Table 9.7. Insecticides labeled for management of arthropod pests of lettuce and other leafy vegetables (non-Brassica, including escarole and endive). (continued)
Labels change frequently. Be sure to read a current product label before applying any chemical.
Pest
MOA
Code1
Trade Name
Active Ingredient
*Restricted
Rate
Product/acre
REI
(hours)
Days to
Harvest Notes2
- Grandevo
(Chromobacterium
subtsugae strain
PRAA4-1)
1-3 lb 4 0 Can be used in organic production. OMRI-listed2.
- M-Pede 49%
Soap, insecticidal
1-2% v/v 12 0 OMRI-listed2.
- JMS Stylet-Oil, Saf-T-
Side, Suffoil-X, Sun
Spray 98.8%, others
Oil, insecticidal
3-6 qt/100 gal (JMS), 1-2
gal/100 gal
4 0 Organic Stylet-Oil, Saf-T-Side, and Suffoil-X are OMRI-listed2.
- Trilogy
(extract of neem oil)
0.5-2.0% v/v 4 0 Apply morning or evening to reduce potential for leaf burn. Toxic
to bees exposed to direct treatment.
OMRI-listed2.
Thrips (check
labels for species
controlled)
1A *Lannate LV, *SP
(methomyl)
LV: 1.5-3 pt;
SP: 0.5-1.0 lb
48 10, or 7 for
lowest rates
for lettuce
only
Head varieties: Maximum of 24 pt (LV) or 8 lb (SP) /acre per
crop. Leaf varieties and endive (escarole), dandelions, Swiss
chard: Maximum of 12 pt (LV) or 4 lb (SP) /acre per crop.
3A, - BotaniGard Maxx
(pyrethrins, Beauveria
bassiana strain GHA)
Ground app.: 0.25-2.00 qt;
Aerial app.: 0.25-1.00 qt
12 0
with some fungicides. May not be compatible with adjuvants.
5 Entrust SC
(spinosad)
4 1, except 3 for
turnip greens
See label for resistance management recommendations. Do not
apply more than 29 oz per acre per crop, or more than twice in
succession. OMRI-listed2.
5 Radiant SC
(spinetoram)
4 1, 3 for turnip
greens and
other leaves
of root, tuber,
legume
vegetables
Includes turnip greens. Maximum of 6 applications, no more
than 2 consecutive applications before rotating to another MOA.
21A Torac
(tolfenpyrad)
12 1 Do not apply until at least 14 days after emergence. Maximum of
28 Exirel
(cyantraniliprole)
12 1 Maximum of 0.4 lb ai/acre per year of cyantraniliprole-containing
products (such as Verimark) including all application types.
- Aza-Direct
(azadirachtin)
1-2 pt, up to 3.5, if needed 4 0 Antifeedant, repellant, insect growth regulator. OMRI-listed.
- Azatin XL
(azadirachtin)
4 0 Antifeedant, repellant, insect growth regulator.
- BotaniGard ES,
Mycotrol ESO
(Beauveria bassiana
strain GHA)
0.25-1 qt 4 0
acre. Compatible in tank mix with some fungicides. Mycotrol
ESO OMRI-listed2.
- Grandevo
(Chromobacterium
subtsugae strain
PRAA4-1)
1-3 lb 4 0 Can be used in organic production. OMRI-listed2.
- M-Pede 49%
Soap, insecticidal
1-2% v/v 12 0 OMRI-listed2.
- Molt-X
(azadirachtin)
4 0 OMRI-listed2.
- JMS Stylet-Oil, Saf-T-
Side, Suffoil-X, Sun
Spray 98.8%, others
Oil, insecticidal
3-6 qt/100 gal (JMS), 1-2
gal/100 gal
4 0 Organic Stylet-Oil, Saf-T-Side, and Suffoil-X are OMRI-listed2.
- Trilogy
(extract of neem oil)
0.5-2.0% v/v 4 0 Apply morning or evening to reduce potential for leaf burn. Toxic
to bees exposed to direct treatment. OMRI-listed.
1
codes (1 through 29) are used to distinguish the main insecticide mode of action groups, with additional letters for certain sub-groups within each main group. All insecticides
within the same group (with same number) indicate same active ingredient or similar mode of action. This information must be considered for the insecticide resistance
2 Information provided in this table applies only to Florida. Be sure to read a current product label before applying any product. The use of brand names and any mention or
listing of commercial products or services in the publication does not imply endorsement by UF/IFAS Extension nor discrimination against similar products or services not
mentioned. OMRI listed: Listed by the Organic Materials Review Institute for use in organic production.
* Restricted use insecticide.
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