Table 12.4. Insecticides labeled for management of arthropod pests of garlic, leeks, and shallots. (continued)
Labels change frequently. Be sure to read a current product label before applying any chemical.
Insect or
MOA
mite pest
Code1
Trade Name
(Active Ingredient)
*Restricted
Rate
Product/acre
REI
(hours)
Days to
Harvest Remarks2
28 Exirel
(cyantraniliprole)
12 1 Label contains pollinator protection warnings.
28 Verimark
(cyantraniliprole)
in-furrow at planting.
4 1
-- Aza-Direct
(azadirachtin)
1-2 pts, up to 3.5, if needed 4 0 Antifeedant, repellant, insect growth regulator. OMRIlisted.
-- Azatin XL
(azadirachtin)
4 0 Antifeedant, repellant, insect growth regulator.
-- BotaniGard ES (Beauveria
bassiana strain GHA)
0.25 - 1 quart per acre. Apply in
typically 5 - 100 gallons per acre.
0 4
– Grandevo (Chromobacterium
subtsugae strain PRAA4-1)
1-3 lb 4 0 Leek, garlic, and shallot
-- M-Pede 49% EC Soap,
insecticidal
1-2% V/V 12 0 OMRI-listed.
-- Requiem EC
(extract of Chenopodium
ambrosioides)
1.5-3.0 qt 4 0 Begin as soon as thrips are seen.
-- 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.
Wireworms 1B *Diazinon AG500,
*Diazinon 50W
(diazinon)
AG500: 2-4 qt; 50W: 4-8 lb 72 preplant Do not make more than one soil application per year.
For leeks, garlic, and shallots.
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.
Table 12.5. Insecticides registered for managing insect pests of onions. (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 Remarks2
Aphids 1B Malathion 5EC, 8F
(malathion)
5EC: 1.5-2.5 pt;
8F: 1.5 pt
12 3 Onions, bulb and green. Two applications per year.
Suppression only.
3A *Mustang
(zeta-cypermethrin)
2.4-4.3 oz 12 7 Do not apply more than 21.5 oz per acre per season.
Onions, bulb and green.
3A *Warrior II
(lambda-cyhalothrin)
24 14 For bulb crops only (onions and garlic), not
green onions
per acre per season. Suppression only.
UN Azaguard
(azadirachtin)
4 0 Antifeedant, repellant, insect growth regulator.
OMRI-listed.
UN Azatin XL
(azadirachtin)
4 0 Antifeedant, repellant, insect growth regulator.
– BotaniGard ES
(Beauveria bassiana)
0.5-2 qt/100 gal 4 0 May be used in greenhouses. Contact dealer for
recommendations if an adjuvant must be used. Not
compatible in tank mix with fungicides.
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