University of Nebraska Entomology - Insecticides for Control of Wireworms in Sorghum

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Nebraska

Department
of Entomology

Insecticides for Control of Wireworms in Sorghum

Updated May 11, 2005 by ZB Mayo

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This information is presented in abbreviated form. Be sure to consult the label for additional information and restrictions.

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Seed Treatments

Product
Name

Common
Name

Rate

Application Methods

Cruiser (Adage) 5FS
seed treatment thiamethoxam 5.1 fl oz per cwt Purchase treated seed from seed dealers. There is a 120 day plant-back interval for soybeans and corn.

Gaucho seed treatment imidacloprid 8.0 oz/cwt Purchase treated seed from seed dealers. There is a 30 day plant-back interval for corn and soybeans.

Sorghum Guard 32.5% captan + 16.6% lindane 3.0 oz/bu Planter box. Suppression of seedcorn maggot.

Product Name	Common Name	Rate	Application Methods

Cruiser (Adage) 5FS seed treatment	thiamethoxam	5.1 fl oz per cwt	Purchase treated seed from seed dealers. There is a 120 day plant-back interval for soybeans and corn.
Gaucho seed treatment	imidacloprid	8.0 oz/cwt	Purchase treated seed from seed dealers. There is a 30 day plant-back interval for corn and soybeans.
Sorghum Guard	32.5% captan + 16.6% lindane	3.0 oz/bu	Planter box. Suppression of seedcorn maggot.

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