
Table 14.3. Insecticides labeled for management of arthropod pests of potato. (continued)
Labels change frequently. Be sure to read a current product label before applying any chemical.
MOA
Insects
Code1
Trade Name
Active Ingredient
Rate
Product/acre
REI
(hours)
Days to
Harvest Notes2
-- Requiem EC
(extract of
Chenopodium
ambrosioides)
2-3 qt 4 0 Treat when threshold reached.
– Mycotrol ESO
(Beauveria bassiana
strain GHA)
0.25-1 quart per acre.
to cover foliage, typically
5-100 gallons per acre.
4 0 May be used in greenhouses. Contact dealer for
recommendations if an adjuvant must be used. Compatible as a
tank mix with some fungicides.
- BotaniGard ES
(Beauveria bassiana
strain GHA)
0.25-1 quart per acre.
to cover foliage, typically
5-100 gallons per acre.
4 0 May be used in greenhouses. Contact dealer for
recommendations if an adjuvant must be used. Compatible as a
tank mix with some fungicides.
– Suffoil-X
(mineral oil)
1-2% v/v 4 0 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-listed2.
-- Grandevo
(Chromobacterium
subtsugae strain
PRAA4-1)
1-3 lb 4 0 OMRI-listed2.
-- M-Pede 49% EC
Soap, insecticidal
1-2% V/V 12 0 OMRI-listed2.
Caterpillars;
armyworms,
webworms,
cutworms,
loopers, corn
earworms
1A *Lannate LV; *SP
(methomyl)
LV: 1.5-3.0 pt SP:
0.5-1.0 lb
48 6 Do not make more than 10 applications per crop or apply more
than 15 pt (LV) or 5 lb (SP) per acre per crop.
1A Sevin XLR, 4F; 80 S
(carbaryl)
XLR, 4F: 0.5-2.0 qt 80S:
0.63-2.5 lb
12 7 Do not apply more than a total of 6 qt (4F, XLR) or 7.5 lb (80S).
3A *Asana XL (0.66 EC)
(esfenvalerate)
12 7 Do not apply more than 0.35 lb ai/acre per season (7
applications at highest rate).
3A *Baythroid XL
(
12 0
oz may be applied per acre per season.
3A *Mustang
(zeta-cypermethrin)
1.4-4.3 oz 12 1 A maximum of 0.3 lb ai/acre per season may be applied.
3A *Pounce 25 WP
(permethrin)
6.4-12.8 oz 12 14 Do not apply more than 0.8 lb ai/acre per season.
3A Pyganic Crop
Protection EC 5.0
(pyrethrins)
12 0 Harmful to bees. Degrades rapidly in sunlight. Good coverage
essential. OMRI-listed2.
3A *Warrior II
(lambda-cyhalothrin)
24 7 Only exposed insects can be controlled. Do not apply more than
5 Entrust SC
(spinosad)
4 7 Do not apply to consecutive generations of Colorado potato
than 4 times/crop. OMRI-listed.
5 Radiant SC
(spinetoram)
4 7 No more than 4 applications per year.
11A DiPel DF
(Bacillus thuringiensis
subspecies kurstaki)
0.5-2.0 lb 4 0 Treat when larvae are young. Good coverage is essential. For
organic production.
11A Xentari DF
(Bacillus thuringiensis
subspecies aizawai)
0.5-2.0 lb 4 0 Treat when larvae are young. Thorough coverage is essential.
May be used in the greenhouse. Can be used in organic
production.
28,6 Minecto Pro
(cyantraniliprole,
abamectin)
12 7 Must add an adjuvant. Check label for use requirements.
15 Rimon 0.83EC
(novaluron)
12 14 Do not apply more than 24 oz per acre per season. Does not
affect adult insects.
22 Avaunt eVo
(indoxacarb)
2.5-3.5 oz/A 12 3
22 Avaunt 30WG
(indoxacarb)
2.5-6.0 oz/A 12 7 Do not apply more than 24 oz/acre per crop.
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