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
28 Verimark
(cyantraniliprole)
4 N/A-
applied at
planting
cyantraniliprole-containing products (such as Exirel) 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.
- Molt-X
(azadirachtin)
4 0 OMRI-listed2.
- Neemix 4.5 EC (azadirachtin)
12 0 IGR and feeding repellant. OMRI-listed2.
Mites
(includes carmine
spider mite,
twospotted spider
mite)
3A *Brigade 2EC
(bifenthrin)
12 7
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.
6 *Agri-Mek SC
(abamectin)
12 7
per acre per season. Must be mixed with a non-ionic activator
type wetting, spreading, and/or penetrating adjuvant, but not a
binder sticker type adjuvant.
Thrips
(check label for
species controlled)
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 Use no more than 29 oz per acre per crop. OMRI-listed2.
5 Radiant SC
(spinetoram)
4 1 Maximum of 6 applications, no more than 2 consecutive applications
before rotating to another MOA.
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. 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.
- 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.
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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