Table 9.8. Insecticides labeled for management of arthropod pests of spinach. (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
- Aza-Direct
(azadirachtin)
1-2 pt, up to 3.5, if needed 4 0 Antifeedant, repellant, insect growth regulator. OMRI-listed2.
- 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.
- Neemix 4.5 EC
(azadirachtin)
12 0 IGR and feeding repellant. OMRI-listed2.
- Trilogy
(extract of neem oil)
1.0-2.0% V/V 4 0 Apply morning or evening to reduce potential for leaf burn. Toxic
to bees exposed to direct treatment. OMRI-listed.
Beetles (includes
cucumber
beetles,darkling
beetles) and
weevils.
1A Sevin 4F, XLR Plus
(carbaryl)
0.5-1.0 qt 12 14 Maximum of 6 qt/acre per year.
3A *Baythroid XL
(
12 0
3A *Brigade 2EC
(bifenthrin)
12 7
3A *Mustang
(zeta-cypermethrin)
12 1
3A PyGanic Crop Protection
EC 5.0 (pyrethrins)
12 0 Pyrethrins degrade rapidly in sunlight, but still may be harmful to
bees. OMRI-listed2.
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.
4A Actara
(thiamethoxam)
1.5-3.0 oz 12 7 Maximum of 11 oz/acre per growing season. Highly toxic to
foraging bees. Flea beetles only.
4A Admire Pro
(imidacloprid)
12 7
Flea beetles only.
4A Belay
(clothianidin)
Foliar:
Soil:
12 Foliar: 7,
Soil: 21
Regardless of application method, do not apply more than 0.2 lb
Flea beetles only.
4A Belay 50 WDG
(clothianidin)
Foliar: 1.6-2.1 oz,
Soil: 4.8 -6.4 oz
12 7 Maximum of 6.4 oz/acre per season. Do not use an adjuvant.
Toxic to bees. Flea beetles only.
4A Platinum 75 SG
(thiamethoxam)
1.66-3.67 oz 12 30 Maximum of 3.67 oz/acre per season. Do not use in conjunction
with other 4A insecticides.
4A Scorpion 35 SL
(dinotefuran)
Foliar:
Soil:
12 Foliar: 7;
Soil: 21
See pollinator protection restrictions on label. Flea beetles only.
4A Venom
(dinotefuran)
Foliar: 1.0-3.0 oz;
Soil: 5.0-6.0 oz
12 Foliar: 7;
Soil: 21
Maximum of 6 oz (foliar) or 12 oz (soil) /acre per season. See
pollinator protection restrictions on label. Flea beetles only.
4A, 28 Durivo
(thiamethoxam,
chlorantraniliprole)
10-13 oz 12 30
4A, 28 Voliam Flexi
(thiamethoxam,
chlorantraniliprole)
4.0-7.0 oz 12 7 Do not exceed a total of 14 oz of Voliam Flexi per acre per
season. Do not use an adjuvant.
- 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.
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