Table 15.7. Insecticides labeled for management of arthropod pests of carrots and beets. (continued)
Labels change frequently. Be sure to read a current product label before applying any chemical.
Trade Name
Insect or
MOA
(Active Ingredient)
Rate
REI
Days to
mite pest
Code1
*Restricted
(Product/acre)
(hours)
Harvest Remarks2
-- Azatin XL
(azadirachtin)
4 0 Antifeedant, repellant, insect growth regulator.
-- M-Pede
(potassium salts of fatty
acids)
1-2% V/V 12 0 OMRI-listed.
-- Neemix 4.5
(azadirachtin)
12 0 Acts as IGR and feeding repellant. OMRI-listed.
Mole crickets and
wireworms
1B *Diazinon AG500,
*50W
(diazinon)
AG500: 1-4 qt;
50W:2-8 lb
72 preplant Do not make more than one application per year.
Plant bugs 29 Beleaf 50 SG
(
2.0-2.8 oz 12 3 Do not apply more than 3 times at high rate.
Stink bugs 1A Sevin 80S; XLR; 4F
(carbaryl)
80S: 0.63-2.5 lb;
XLR, 4F: 0.5-2 qt
12 7 Highly toxic to bees. Repeat applications, as needed up to 6
times, at least 7 days apart.
3A Pyganic Crop
Protection EC 5.0
(pyrethrins)
12 0 Pyrethrins degrade rapidly in sunlight, but still may be harmful
to bees. OMRI-listed.
-- Aza-Direct
(azadirachtin)
1-2 pts, (max 3.5 pts) 4 0 Antifeedant, repellant, insect growth regulator. OMRI-listed.
Tarnished plant
bug
1A Sevin 80S; XLR; 4F
(carbaryl)
80S: 0.63-2.5 lb;
XLR, 4F: 0.5-2 qt
12 7 Highly toxic to bees. Repeat applications, as needed up to 6
times, at least 7 days apart.
3A *Mustang
(zeta-cypermethrin)
1.4-4.3 oz 12 1 A maximum of 0.3 lb ai/acre per season may be applied.
Leaves cannot be used for food or feed.
Weevils 3A *Asana XL (0.66EC)
(esfenvalerate)
12 7 Do not apply more than 0.5 lb ai/acre per season. Carrots
only.
3A *Baythroid XL
(
12 0 Carrots only.
3A *Mustang
(zeta-cypermethrin)
1.4-4.3 oz 12 1 A maximum of 0.3 lb ai/acre per season may be applied.
Leaves cannot be used for food or feed.
-- Aza-Direct
(azadirachtin)
1-2 pts, (max 3.5 pts) 4 0 Antifeedant, repellant, insect growth regulator. OMRI-listed.
-- Azatin XL
(azadirachtin)
4 0 Antifeedant, repellant, insect growth regulator.
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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