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Insecticides for Control of Western Bean Cutworm in Field Corn

Updated November 12, 2007

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.

For information on the biology and management of the western bean cutworm,
refer to NebGuide G98-1359, Western Bean Cutworm in Corn and Dry Beans.

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IRAC Mode of Action Classification:
  • Group 1 = Acetylcholine esterase inhibitors; 1A = Carbamates, 1B = Organophosphates
  • Group 3 = Sodium channel modulators
  • Group 5 = Nicotinic acetylcholine receptor agonists (allosteric), Spinosyns
  • Group 18 = Ecdysone agonists/moulting disruptors; 18A = Diacylhydrazines
R = Restricted-Use Product
Mode of
Action
Product
Name
Common
Name
Rate
(Formulation/Acre)
Restrictions/Comments

3 R Ambush 2E,
25W
permethrin 6.4-12.8 oz Field corn, sweet corn, popcorn and seed corn. Apply prior to brown silk stage. Apply a minimum of 1 gal per acre spray volume when applying by air. May be chemigated.
3 R Asana XL esfenvalerate 2.9-5.8 fl oz Field corn, popcorn and sweet corn. May be chemigated.
3 R Baythroid 2 cyfluthrin 1.6-2.8 fl oz PHI 21 days for grain or fodder. REI 12 hrs.
3 R Capture 2EC;
numerous products
bifenthrin 2.1-6.4 fl oz Field corn (grain and silage), popcorn and seed corn. Apply in a minimum of 2 - 5 gallons of spray per acre by aircraft or 10 gallons per acre with ground equipment. Do not apply within 30 days of harvest.
18A Intrepid 2F methoxyfenozide 4-8 fl oz Field corn, sweet corn, and seed corn.
1B R Lorsban 4E;
numerous products
chlorpyrifos 1-2 pts Field corn, sweet corn, and seed corn. May be chemigated.
3 R Mustang Max zeta-cypermethrin 1.76-4.0 oz Apply in a minimum of 2 gallons/acre by air and 10 gallons/acre by ground.
1B R Penncap-M methyl parathion 2-4 pts Field corn and sweet corn. For aerial ULV applications, use a minimum of 0.5 gallons total spray per acre.
3 R Pounce 3.2EC permethrin 2-4 fl oz Field corn, popcorn, seed corn. Apply a minimum of 2 gal per acre spray volume when applying by air. May be chemigated.
3 R Pounce 25WP permethrin 3.2-6.4 oz Do not apply more than 0.4 lb ai per acre per season. Do not graze or feed soybean forage or hay. 60-day preharvest interval.
3 R Proaxis gamma-cyhalothrin 1.92-3.20 fl oz/acre Apply a minimum of 2 gal of spray per acre by air.
1A Sevin XLR Plus carbaryl 2 qts Field corn, sweet corn and popcorn. See bee caution on label.
1A Sevin 4-Oil carbaryl 2 qts + 2 qts oil Field corn and popcorn. May be chemigated. Single application only.
1A Sevin 80S carbaryl 2.5 lbs Field corn, sweet corn and popcorn. See bee caution on label.
1A Sevin 80S carbaryl 2.5 lbs Field corn, sweet corn and popcorn. See bee caution on label.
1A Sevin 80S carbaryl 2.5 lbs Field corn, sweet corn and popcorn. See bee caution on label.
1A Sevin 80S carbaryl 2.5 lbs Field corn, sweet corn and popcorn. See bee caution on label.
5 R Tracer spinosad 2-3 fl oz Field corn, sweet corn and popcorn.
3 R Warrior 1CS cyhalothrin 1.92-3.20 fl oz product/acre When applying by air, apply in a minimum of 2 gals. of water/acre.
3 R Warrior 1EC;
numerous products
lambda-cyhalothrin 1.92-3.20 fl oz Field corn, popcorn and seed corn. May be chemigated. When applying by air use a minimum of 2 gallons of water per acre.

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