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Insecticide Treatment Options for Stalk Borer in Field Corn

Updated December 20, 2011

Economic Threshold:

This list is not inclusive. See http://www.greenbook.net or other resources for additional registrations.
This information is presented in abbreviated form. Be sure to consult the label for additional information and restrictions.

IRAC Mode of Action Classification:
  • Group 1 = Acetylcholine esterase inhibitors; 1B = Organophosphates
  • Group 2 = GABA-gated chloride channel antagonists; 2B = Phenylpyrazoles (Fiproles)
  • Group 3 = Sodium channel modulators
  • Group 28 = Ryanodine receptor modulators, Diamides
R = Restricted-Use Product

Mode Of
Action
Product
Name
Common
Name
Rate
(Formulation/Acre)
Restrictions/Comments
3 R Ambush permethrin 6.4-12.8 fl oz

PHI 30 days for grain or fodder.
3 R Arctic 3.2EC permethrin 4-6 fl oz

PHI 30 days for grain or fodder.
3 R Asana XL esfenvalerate 5.8-9.6 fl oz

PHI 21 days.
3 R

Baythroid XL,
Tombstone

 cyfluthrin 1.6-2.8 oz PHI 21 days for grain or fodder. REI 12 hrs.
28 Belt flubendiamide 2-3 fl oz

PHI 1 day for green forage and silage and 28 days for grain or stover.
3 R

Brigade 2EC,
Fanfare 2EC

 bifenthrin 2.1-6.4 fl oz PHI 30 days.
1B, 3 R Cobalt

chlorpyrifos and
gamma cyhalothrin

 19-38 fl oz PHI 21 days for grain and 14 days for silage and grazing.
3 R Delta Gold deltamethrin 1.5-1.9 fl oz

PHI 21 days for grain or fodder and 12 days for grazing.
3 R Hero

zeta-cypermethrin
and bifenthrin

 2.6-6.1 fl oz PHI 30 days for grain and 60 days for forage. REI 12 hours.
1B R

Lorsban 4E,
Nufos 4E

 chlorpyrifos 2 pts PHI 21 days.
3 R

Mustang Max EC,
Respect

 zeta-cypermethrin 2.72-4.0 fl oz

Apply in minimum of 2 gallons/acre by air and 10 gallons/acre by ground. Do not apply within 30 days of harvest for grain and fodder, and 60 days for forage.
3 R Pounce 1.5G permethrin 6.7-10.0 lbs

PHI 30 days for grain or fodder.
3 R Pounce 25WP permethrin 6.4-9.6 fl oz

PHI 30 days for grain and fodder.
3 R Proaxis

gamma-
cyhalothrin

 2.56-3.84 fl oz PHI 21 days.
2B R
Regent 4SC
fipronil
0.24 fl oz/1000 row ft

Field corn only. Apply at planting in-furrow with a minimum of 1 gal of water or liquid fertilizer per acre.
1B, 3 R Stallion

chlorpyrifos +
zeta-cypermethrin

 9.25-11.75 fl oz PHI 30 days for grain or stover and 60 days for forage.
3 R Steed

zeta-cypermethrin
and bifenthrin

 2.5-3.5 fl oz PHI 30 days for grain and 60 days for forage.
3 R

Warrior w/
Zeon Technology,
Silencer

 lambda-cyhalothrin 2.56-3.84 fl oz PHI 21 days.
3 R

Warrior II w/
Zeon Technology

 lambda-cyhalothrin 1.28-1.92 fl oz PHI 21 days.