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Insecticide Treatment Options for White Grubs in Field Corn

Updated December 19, 2011

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 4 = Nicotinic acetylcholine receptor agonists/antagonists; 4A = Neonicotinoids
R = Restricted-Use Product
*NOTE: In-furrow applications are recommended for control of white grubs.

Mode Of
Action
Product
Name
Common
Name
Rate
(/1000 row ft)
Restrictions/Comments
4A R Avicta Duo Corn thiamethoxam and abamectin

Insecticide and nematicide seed treatment.

 Pre-treated seed.
1B, 3 R Aztec 2.1G

tebupirimphos + cyfluthrin

 6.7 oz

Band, T-band or in-furrow. Field, sweet, seed, and popcorn
1B, 3 R
Aztec 4.67G
via SmartBox Systems
tebupirimphos + cyfluthrin
3 oz

May be applied as a band, T-band, or in-furrow application.
Must be applied with SmartBox system.
For use on field corn, popcorn, corn grown for seed or silage.
3 R Brigade 2EC,
Fanfare 2EC		 bifenthrin

At Planting:
0.15-0.30 fl oz

Pre-Plant Incorporated:
3-4 fl oz/acre

 At planting-time apply as a 5-7 inch t-band treatment over an open seed furrow.
1B, 3 R Cobalt chlorpyrifos and
gamma cyhalothrin		 2.87 fl oz

Apply as a t-band over the open seed furrow.
PHI 21 days for grain and 14 days for silage and grazing.
1B R

Counter 15G,
via Lock'n Load and
SmartBox Systems

 terbufos 6-8 oz Band or in-furrow. Field, sweet, popcorn
1B R

Counter 20G,
via SmartBox Systems
terbufos
4.5-6.0 oz
Apply in-furrow, T-band, or band. For field corn and popcorn.
4A Cruiser 5FS thiamethoxam

Pre-treated seed.
0.125 mg ai/K

Field corn, popcorn, seed corn and sweet corn.
1B, 3 R
Defcon 2.1G
phosphorothionate + cyfluthrin
6.7 oz

Apply in a band behind the press wheel with incorporation.
For field, sweet, seed, silage and popcorn.
3 R

Force 3G,
via Conventional and
SmartBox Systems

 tefluthrin 4-5 oz Band, T-band or in-furrow. Field, sweet, seed and popcorn
3 R
Force CS
tefluthrin
0.46-0.57 fl oz

Field corn, popcorn, sweet corn and seed corn. T-band or in-furrow.
1B R

Fortress 5G,
via SmartBox Systems

 chlorethoxyfos 3.0-3.75 oz

For use with SmartBox closed handling application system. Field corn, popcorn, seed corn. Apply T-band or in-furrow.
4A

Macho, Concur, Senator

 imidacloprid Pre-treated seed.  
1B

Lorsban 15G,
via Conventional and
SmartBox Systems

 chlorpyrifos 8 oz Field, sweet, and seed corn.
4A Poncho 250 clothianidin

Pre-treated seed.
0.25 mg ai/K

  
3 R Proaxis gamma-cyhalothrin 0.66 fl oz

Apply in a 5 to 7 inch t-band or in-furrow in a minimum spray volume of 3 GPA.
2B R
Regent 4SC
fipronil
0.24 fl oz

Field corn. Apply in-furrow with a minimum of 1 gal of water or liquid fertilizer per acre. Do not apply more than 4.2 fluid ounces of Regent 4 SC per acre. Do not apply to sweet corn or popcorn. Do not apply on row spacing less than 30 inches.
3 R

SmartChoice 5G
via SmartBox System

 chlorethoxyfos
and bifenthrin		 3-5 oz Do not make more than one application per year.
1B R Thimet 20G phorate 4.5-6.0 oz

Do not use in-furrow application. Field and sweet corn
3 R

Warrior w/ Zeon
Technology,
Silencer

 lambda-cyhalothrin 0.66 fl oz

Do not harvest or graze livestock or cut treated crops for feed within 21 days of at plant applications.
3 R

Warrior II w/ Zeon
Technology

 lambda-cyhalothrin 0.33 fl oz

Do not harvest or graze livestock or cut treated crops for feed within 21 days of at plant applications.