Labels change frequently. Be sure to read a current product label before applying any chemical. Please refer to Chapter 19 for information on biopesticides, including materials labeled for certified organic production. |
Aphids |
1B |
*Dibrom 8 EC (naled) |
1 pt |
48 |
1 |
Apply no more than 1 pt per acre in Florida. Do not apply more than 5 pt per acre per season. Broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, brussels sprouts, kale, and collards. |
1B |
Dimethoate 4 EC (dimethoate) |
0.5–1 pt—broccoli, cauliflower 0.5 pt—kale, mustard greens, turnip |
48 |
7—broccoli, cauliflower 14—kale, mustard greens, turnip |
Highly toxic to bees. For broccoli, cauliflower, kale, cauliflower; turnip greens and roots, and mustard greens only. |
1B |
*Lorsban Advanced (chlorpyrifos) and other generic products |
Preplant, at plant, postplant soil application:See label. foliar: 1–2 pt |
24, 72 for cauliflower |
Preplant: 30 Foliar: 21 |
See label for crop-specific instructions; pre- or postplant soil application for root aphids only. Foliar: Do not make more than 3 applications of products containing chlorpyrifos. |
1B |
Malathion 5EC, 8F (malathion) |
5EC: 1–2 pt, 1.6 pt for collards, kale, mustard greens 8F: 1.25 pt, 1 for collards, kale, mustard greens |
48, 12 for collards, kale, and mustard greens |
2 for head and stem Brassica except cabbage, 7 for greens and cabbage |
See label for limitations on number of applications per season—varies by crop. |
1B |
*MSR Spray Concentrate (oxydemeton-methyl) |
1.5–2 pt |
7 days |
7 |
Broccoli, broccoflower, broccolini, cabbage, cauliflower—see label for restrictions. |
3A |
*Ambush 25W3 (and generics) |
3.2–6.4 oz; 3.2–12.8 oz—cabbage and Chinese cabbage only |
12 |
1 |
Do not apply more than 51.2 oz/acre per season. Head and stem Brassica crops only. |
3A |
*Brigade 2 EC (bifenthrin) |
2.1–6.4 fl oz |
12 |
7 |
Do not apply more than 0.4 lb a.i./acre for leafy or 0.5 lb a.i./acre for head and stem. |
3A |
*Mustang (zeta-cypermethrin) |
2.4–4.3 fl oz |
12 |
1 |
Do not make applications less than 7 days apart. Diamondback moth populations in Florida have been found to be resistant to pyrethroids. |
3A |
Pyganic 5.0 (pyrethrins) |
4.5–18 oz |
12 |
0 |
Harmful to bees. Can be used in greenhouses. OMRI-listed2. |
4A |
Actara (thiamethoxam) |
1.5–5.5 oz |
12 |
0—head and stem 7—leafy |
Foliar application. Do not use if other 4A insecticide has been applied. |
4A |
Admire Pro (imidacloprid) (see appropriate labels for other brands) |
soil: 4.4–10.5 fl oz foliar: 1.3 fl oz |
12 |
soil: 21 foliar: 7 |
Most effective as a soil application. Do not apply more than 10.5 fl oz per acre per crop season as a soil application or 6.5 fl oz as foliar applications. Do not apply to both soil and foliage. |
4A |
Assail 30SG (acetamiprid) |
2.0–4.0 oz—head and stem cole crops 2.0–5.3 oz—leafy cole crops and turnip greens |
12 |
7—head and stem 3—leafy cole crops and turnip greens |
Susceptibility may vary with aphid species. Do not apply more than 5 times per season for head and stem cole crops or 4 times per season for leafy cole crops, or apply more often than every 7 days. Turnip roots cannot be used for food/feed. |
4A |
Belay Insecticide; 50 WDG (clothianidin) |
Insecticide: soil: 9–12 fl oz foliar: 3–4 fl oz 50 WDG: soil: 4.8–6.4 oz foliar: 1.6–2.1 oz |
12 |
Insecticide: soil: apply at planting foliar: 7 50 WDG: 7 |
Insecticide: soil: Do not apply more than 6.4 oz per acre per season. See label for application instructions. foliar: Do not apply more than 6.4 oz per acre per season. Do not use an adjuvant. Toxic to bees. 50 WDG: Includes turnip greens. Do not apply more than 0.2 lb a.i./acre regardless of application method (or a total of 12 fl oz of this formulation). |
4A |
Platinum Platinum 75SG (thiamethoxam) |
Platinum: 5.0–11 fl oz Platinum 75SG: 1.66–3.67 oz |
12 |
30 |
Soil application. |
4A |
Venom Insecticide Scorpian 35 SL insecticide (dinotefuran) |
Soil and foliar rates different; check label. |
12 |
foliar: 1 soil: 21 |
Use one application method, not both (soil or foliar). For head and stem Brassica only. Foliar: Do not apply more than 0.268 lb a.i. per acre per season. |
4D |
Sivanto Prime (flupyradifurone) |
7–14 fl oz |
4 |
1 |
Soil or foliar application. Maximum per crop season: 28 fl oz/acre. Maximum crop seasons per year: 3. |
4A, 28 |
Durivo (thiamethoxam, chlorantraniliprole) |
10–13 fl oz |
12 |
30 |
Soil application. May be applied via one of several different applications methods. One application per season within 28 days of plant emergence or transplanting. |
3A, 28 |
*Besiege (lambda-cyhalothrin and chlorantraniliprole) |
5–9 fl oz |
24 |
3 |
Highly toxic to bees exposed to direct treatment or residues on blooming crops. Head and stem Brassica only. |
4A, 28 |
Voliam Flexi (thiamethoxam and chlorantraniliprole) |
4–7 oz |
12 |
head and stem—3 leafy Brassica greens—7 |
Foliar application. Highly toxic to bees exposed to direct treatment or residues on blooming crops. |
9B |
PQZ (pyrifluquinazon) |
soil only: 2.4 to 3.2 fl oz |
12 |
7 |
7 days before reapplication. Maximum of 9.6 fl oz rate per season. |
9B |
Fulfill (pymetrozine) |
2.75 oz |
12 |
7 |
Apply when aphids first appear. Maximum of 2 applications per crop. |
23 |
Movento (spirotetramat) |
4–5 fl oz |
24 |
1 |
Limited to 10 oz/acre per season. Only use a spreading-penetrating adjuvant known to be safe for the target crop. |
28 |
Exirel (cyazypyr) |
13.5–20.5 fl oz |
12 |
1 |
Do not apply more than 0.4 lb a.i./acre of cyazypyr- or cyantraniliprole-containing products per crop whether applications are made to foliage or soil. See label for diamondback moth resistance management. |
28 |
Verimark (cyazypyr) |
6.75–13.5 fl oz |
4 |
N/A—applied at planting |
See label for diamondback moth resistance management. |
29 |
Beleaf 50 SG (flonicamid) |
2.0–2.8 oz |
12 |
0 |
Do not apply more than 8.4 oz/acre per season. Begin applications before pests reach damaging levels. |
- |
Mycotrol ESO (Beauveria bassiana strain GHA) |
0.25–1 quart per acre. Apply in sufficient water 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. Apply in sufficient water 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. |
- |
Grandevo (Heat-killed Chromobacterium subtsugae strain PRAA4-1 and spent fermentation) |
2.0–3.0 lb |
4 |
0 |
Can be used in organic production. OMRI-listed. Broad spectrum, repels, reduces fecundity. Tank-mix with a contact insecticide for improved control and resistance management of targeted pests. |
- |
Venerate (Heat-killed Burkholderia rinoiensis strain A396) |
2.0–4.0 qt |
4 |
0 |
Can be used in organic production. OMRI-listed. Broad spectrum, degrades exoskeleton, interfered with molting. Tank-mix with a contact insecticide for improved control and resistance management of targeted pests. |
- |
M-Pede 49% EC (soap, insecticidal) |
1%–2% v/v |
12 |
0 |
OMRI-listed2. |
- |
Suffoil-X (mineral oil) |
1%–2% v/v |
4 |
0 |
OMRI-listed2. |
- |
Saf-T-Side, others (Oil, insecticidal) |
1–2 gal/100 gal |
4 |
up to day of harvest |
Saf-T-Side is OMRI-listed2. |
- |
Azatin XL (azadirachtin) |
5–21 fl oz |
4 |
0 |
Antifeedant, repellant, insect growth regulator. |
- |
Molt-X (azadirachtin) |
10 fl oz |
4 |
0 |
OMRI-listed2. Antifeedant, repellant, insect growth regulator. |
- |
Trilogy (extract of neem oil) |
0.5%–2% v/v |
4 |
0 |
Apply morning or evening to reduce potential for leaf burn. Toxic to bees exposed to direct treatment. OMRI-listed2. |
Caterpillars (including diamondback moth, cabbage looper, imported cabbageworm, corn earworm, cross-striped cabbageworm, cabbage webworm, armyworms) |
1A |
*Lannate LV; *SP (methomyl) |
LV: 1.5–3.0 pt SP: 0.5–1 lb |
48 |
Cabbage—1 Broccoli and cauliflower—3, Others—10 |
Do not make more than 10 applications per crop (8 for collards, kale, mustard and turnip greens). For use on broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, Chinese cabbage, fresh market collards, kale, mustard and turnip greens. |
1A |
Sevin 80S XLR Plus, 4F (carbaryl) |
80S: 0.625–2.5 lb XLR, 4F: 0.5–2 qt |
12 |
3 or 14, depending on specific crop |
Apply no more than 7.5 lb/acre of 80S or 6 qt of 4F or Plus per crop. See label for specific crops. |
1B |
*Diazinon AG-500, *50 W (diazinon) |
AG500 preplant: 1–4 qt 50W: 2–8 lb |
96 |
preplant |
Root maggot, cutworms only. Broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, collard, kale, mustard greens. See label for depth to incorporate. |
1B |
*Dibrom 8 EC (naled) |
1 pt |
48 |
1 |
Apply no more than 1 pt per acre in Florida. Do not apply more than 5 pt per acre per season. Broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, kale and collards. |
1B |
*Lorsban Advanced (chlorpyrifos) |
Preplant, at plant, postplant soil application: See label. foliar: 1–2 pt |
24, 72 for cauliflower |
Preplant: 30 Foliar: 21 |
Preplant for root maggot, cutworms, and symphylans only. See label for crop-specific instructions. Foliar: Do not make more than 3 applications of products containing chlorpyrifos. Will not control organophosphate-resistant diamondback moth. |
1B |
Malathion 5EC, 8F (malathion) |
5EC: 1–2 pt, 1.6 pt for collards, kale, mustard greens 8F: 1.25 pt, 1 for collards, kale, mustard greens |
48, 12 for collards, kale, and mustard greens |
2 for head and stem Brassica except cabbage, 7 for greens and cabbage |
See label for limitations on number of applications per season—varies by crop. |
3A |
*Ambush 25W (permethrin) |
3.2–6.4 oz, 3.2–12.8 oz—cabbage and Chinese cabbage only |
12 |
1 |
Do not apply more than 51.2 oz/acre per season. Head and stem Brassica crops only. |
3A |
*Asana XL (0.66 EC) (esfenvalerate) |
2.9–9.6 fl oz—head and stem Brassicas, 5.8–9.6 oz—collards |
12 |
3–head and stem; 7–collards, mustard greens |
Do not apply more than 0.4 lb a.i./acre per season for head and stem Brassica or 0.2 lb a.i./acre per season for collards and mustard greens. |
3A |
*Baythroid XL (beta-cyfluthrin) |
9.6—mustard greens 0.8–3.2 fl oz |
12 |
0 |
Maximum per crop season: 12.8 fl oz/A. |
3A |
*Brigade 2 EC (bifenthrin) |
2.1–6.4 fl oz |
12 |
7 |
Do not apply more than 0.4 lb a.i./acre for leafy or 0.5 lb a.i./acre for head and stem. |
3A |
*Capture LFR (bifenthrin) |
3.4–8.5 fl oz |
12 |
at planting |
For mixing directly with liquid fertilizer to control soil insect pests. |
3A |
*Danitol (fenpropathrin) |
10.67–16 fl oz |
24 |
7 |
Do not apply more than 42.67 fl oz per acre per season. Head and stem Brassica only. |
3A |
*Declare Insecticide (gamma-cyhalothrin) |
0.77–1.54 fl oz |
24 |
1 |
First and second instars only. Head and stem Brassica only. Do not apply more than 12.3 fl oz per acre per season. |
3A |
*Mustang (zeta-cypermethrin) |
2.4–4.3 fl oz |
12 |
1 |
Do not make applications less than 7 days apart. Diamondback moth populations in Florida have been found to be resistant to pyrethroids. |
3A |
Pyganic 5.0 (pyrethrins) |
4.5–18 oz |
12 |
0 |
Harmful to bees. Can be used in greenhouses. OMRI-listed.2 |
3A |
*Warrior II (lambda-cyhalothrin) |
0.96–1.92 fl oz |
24 |
1 |
Do not apply more than 0.24 lb a.i./acre or 15.36 fl oz of product/acre per season. 1st and 2nd instar only. For head and stem Brassica only. |
4A, 28 |
Durivo (thiamethoxam, chlorantraniliprole) |
10–13 fl oz |
12 |
30 |
May be applied via one of several different soil applications methods. One application per season within 28 days of plant emergence or transplanting. |
4A, 28 |
Voliam Flexi (thiamethoxam and chlorantraniliprole) |
4–7 oz |
12 |
head and stem—3 leafy Brassica greens—7 |
Highly toxic to bees exposed to direct treatment or residues on blooming crops. |
5 |
Radiant SC (spinetoram) |
5–10 fl oz |
4 |
1 |
Do not apply to seedlings grown for transplant. Do not make more than two consecutive applications of Group 5 insecticides. Recommended to reserve for thrips where they are a problem. |
6 |
*Proclaim (emamectin benzoate) |
2.4–4.8 oz |
12 |
7—head and stem 14—leafy |
Do not make more than 2 sequential applications without rotating to another product with a different mode of action. Do not apply by aircraft. Not for turnips grown for roots. |
11A |
DiPel DF and other products (Bacillus thuringiensis subspecies kurstaki) |
0.5–2.0 lb |
4 |
0 |
Treat when larvae are young. See label for rates for specific pests. Good coverage is essential. OMRI- listed2. Can be used in greenhouses. |
11A |
Xentari DF and other products (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. |
15 |
Rimon 0.83 EC (novaluron) |
6–12 fl oz |
12 |
7 |
No more than 3 applications or 24 fl oz per acre per season. No more than 2 applications for thrips or whiteflies. Head and stem Brassica only. |
18 |
Intrepid 2F (methoxyfenozide) |
4–10 fl oz, depending on pest. |
4 |
1 |
Do not apply more than 64 oz per acre per season. |
22 |
Avaunt 30 WG (indoxacarb) |
2.5–3.5 oz |
12 |
3 |
Do not apply more than 14 oz per acre per crop. Add a wetting agent to improve coverage. Do not use in greenhouse or in crops grown for transplant. |
22 |
Avaunt eVo (indoxacarb) |
2.5–3.5 oz/A |
12 |
3 |
|
28 |
Coragen (rynaxypyr) |
3.5–7.5 fl oz |
4 |
3 |
For best results, use an adjuvant when using as a foliar spray. Can be applied to soil at planting or by drip chemigation. See label for diamondback moth resistance management. |
28 |
Exirel (cyazypyr) |
13.5–20.5 fl oz |
12 |
1 |
Do not apply more than 0.4 lb a.i./acre of cyazypyr- or cyantraniliprole-containing products per crop whether applications are made to foliage or soil. See label for diamondback moth resistance management. |
- |
Checkmate DBM-F (pheromone) |
3.1–6.2 fl oz |
0 |
0 |
For mating disruption of diamondback moth. Does not affect larvae and eggs already on plants. Do not exceed 23 fl oz per acre per year. |
- |
Grandevo (Chromobacterium subtsugae strain PRAA4-1) |
1.0–3.0 lb |
4 |
0 |
Can be used in organic production. OMRI-listed2. |
- |
Molt-X (azadirachtin) |
8 fl oz |
4 |
0 |
OMRI-listed2. Antifeedant, repellant, insect growth regulator. |
- |
Aza-Direct (azadirachtin) |
1–2 pt, up to 3.5 pt if needed |
4 |
0 |
Antifeedant, repellant, insect growth regulator. OMRI-listed2. |
- |
Prokil Cryolite (cryolite) |
8–16 lb |
12 |
7 |
For broccoli, brussels sprouts, and cauliflower only. Do not apply more than 96 lb per season or more often than every 7 days. |
Fire ants |
3A |
Pyganic 5.0 (pyrethrins) |
4.5–18 oz |
12 |
0 |
Harmful to bees. Can be used in greenhouses. OMRI-listed.2 |
7A |
Extinguish (S-methoprene) |
1.0–1.5 lb |
4 |
0 |
Slow-acting IGR (insect growth regulator). Best applied early spring and fall where crop will be grown. Colonies will be reduced after three weeks and eliminated after 8 to 10 weeks. May be applied by ground equipment or aerially. |
7C |
Esteem Ant Bait (pyriproxyfen) |
1.5–2.0 lb |
12 |
1 |
Apply when ants are actively foraging. Do not exceed 0.134 lb a.i. per acre per season. |
Flea beetles |
1A |
Sevin 80S XLR Plus, 4F (carbaryl) |
80S: 0.625–2.5 lb XLR, 4F: 0.5–2 qt |
12 |
3 or 14, depending on specific crop. |
Apply no more than 7.5 lb/acre of 80S or 6 qt of 4F or XLR Plus per crop. See label for specific crops. |
|
1B |
*Lorsban Advanced (chlorpyrifos) |
Preplant, at plant, postplant soil application: See label. Foliar: 1–2 pt |
24, 72 for cauliflower |
Preplant: 30 foliar: 21 |
See label for crop-specific instructions. Foliar: Do not make more than 3 applications of products containing chlorpyrifos. |
|
1B |
Malathion 5EC, 8F (malathion) |
5EC: 1–2 pt, 1.6 pt for collards, kale, mustard greens 8F: 1.25 pt, 1 for collards, kale, mustard greens |
48, 12 for collards, kale, and mustard greens |
2 for head and stem Brassica except cabbage, 7 for greens and cabbage |
See label for limitations on number of applications per season—varies by crop. |
|
3A |
*Asana XL (0.66 EC) (esfenvalerate) |
2.9–9.6 fl oz—head and stem Brassicas 5.8–9.6 oz—collards 9.6—mustard greens |
12 |
3—head and stem 7—collards, mustard greens |
Do not apply more than 0.4 lb a.i./acre per season for head and stem Brassica or 0.2 lb a.i./acre per season for collards and mustard greens. |
|
3A |
*Baythroid XL (beta-cyfluthrin) |
0.8–3.2 fl oz |
12 |
0 |
Maximum per crop season: 12.8 fl oz/A. |
|
3A |
*Brigade 2 EC (bifenthrin) |
2.1–6.4 fl oz |
12 |
7 |
Do not apply more than 0.4 lb a.i./acre for leafy or 0.5 lb a.i./acre for head and stem. |
|
3A |
*Declare Insecticide (gamma-cyhalothrin) |
0.77–1.54 fl oz |
24 |
1 |
First and second instars only. Head and stem Brassica only. Do not apply more than 12.3 fl oz per acre per season. |
|
3A |
*Mustang (zeta-cypermethrin) |
2.4–4.3 fl oz |
12 |
1 |
Do not make applications less than 7 days apart. Diamondback moth populations in Florida have been found to be resistant to pyrethroids. |
|
3A |
Pyganic 5.0 (pyrethrins) |
4.5–18 oz |
12 |
0 |
Harmful to bees. Can be used in greenhouses. OMRI-listed2. |
|
3A |
*Warrior II and generics (lambda-cyhalothrin) |
0.96–1.92 fl oz fl |
24 |
1 |
Do not apply more than 0.24 lb a.i./acre or 15.36 fl oz of product/acre per season. (1) 1st and 2nd instar only. For head and stem Brassica only. |
|
4A |
Actara (thiamethoxam) |
1.5–5.5 oz |
12 |
0—head and stem 7—leafy |
Do not use if other 4A insecticide has been applied. |
|
4A |
Belay Insecticide; 50 WDG (clothianidin) |
Insecticide: soil: 9–12 fl oz foliar: 3–4 fl oz 50 WDG: soil: 4.8–6.4 oz foliar: 1.6–2.1 oz |
12 |
Insecticide: soil: apply at planting foliar: 7 50 WDG: 7 |
Insecticide: soil: Do not apply more than 6.4 oz per acre per season. See label for applicationinstructions. foliar: Do not apply more than 6.4 oz per acre per season. Do not use an adjuvant. Toxic to bees. 50 WDG: Includes turnip greens. Do not apply more than 0.2 lb a.i./acre regardless of application method (or a total of 12 fl oz of this formulation). |
|
4A |
Platinum; Platinum 75SG (thiamethoxam) |
5.0–11 fl oz; 75G: 1.66–3.67 oz |
12 |
30 |
Soil application. |
|
4A |
Venom and Scorpion Insecticide (dinotefuran) |
Soil and foliar rates different; Check label |
12 |
foliar: 1 soil: 21 |
Use one application method, not both (soil or foliar). For head and stem Brassica only. Foliar: Do not apply more than 0.268 lb a.i. per acre per season. |
|
4A, 28 |
Durivo (thiamethoxam, chlorantraniliprole) |
10–13 fl oz |
12 |
30 |
May be applied via one of several different soil application methods. One application per season within 28 days of plant emergence or transplanting. |
|
3A, 28 |
*Besiege (lambda-cyhalothrin and chlorantraniliprole) |
5–9 fl oz |
24 |
3 |
Highly toxic to bees exposed to direct treatment or residues on blooming crops. Head and stem Brassica only. |
|
4A, 28 |
Voliam Flexi (thiamethoxam and chlorantraniliprole) |
4–7 oz |
12 |
head and stem—3 leafy Brassica greens—7 |
Highly toxic to bees exposed to direct treatment or residues on blooming crops. |
|
15 |
Rimon 0.83 EC (novaluron) |
6–12 fl oz |
12 |
7 |
No more than 3 applications or 24 fl oz per acre per season. No more than 2 applications for thrips or whiteflies. Head and stem Brassica only. |
|
28 |
Exirel (cyazypyr) |
13.5–20.5 fl oz |
12 |
1 |
Do not apply more than 0.4 lb a.i./acre of cyazypyr- or cyantraniliprole-containing products per crop whether applications are made to foliage or soil. See label for diamondback moth resistance management. |
|
28 |
Verimark (cyazypyr) |
5–13.5 fl oz |
4 |
N/A—applied at planting |
See label for diamondback moth resistance management. |
|
- |
Azatin XL (azadirachtin) |
5–21 fl oz |
4 |
0 |
Antifeedant, repellant, insect growth regulator. |
|
- |
Prokil Cryolite (cryolite) |
8–16 lb |
12 |
7 |
For broccoli, Brussels sprouts, and cauliflower only. Do not apply more than 96 lb per season or more often than every 7 days. |
Grasshoppers |
3A |
*Asana XL (0.66 EC) (esfenvalerate) |
2.9–9.6 fl oz—head and stem Brassicas 5.8–9.6 oz—collards 9.6—mustard greens |
12 |
3—head and stem 7—collards, mustard greens |
Do not apply more than 0.4 lb a.i./acre per season for head and stem Brassica or 0.2 lb a.i./acre per season for collards and mustard greens. |
3A |
*Mustang (zeta-cypermethrin) |
2.4–4.3 fl oz |
12 |
1 |
Do not make applications less than 7 days apart. Diamondback moth populations in Florida have been found to be resistant to pyrethroids. |
3A, 28 |
*Besiege (lambda-cyhalothrin and chlorantraniliprole) |
5–9 fl oz |
24 |
3 |
Highly toxic to bees exposed to direct treatment or residues on blooming crops. Head and stem Brassica only. |
Harlequin bug, stink bug, plant bugs |
4A |
Venom Insecticide (dinotefuran) |
foliar: 1–4 oz soil: 5–6 oz |
12 |
foliar: 1 soil: 21 |
Use one application method, not both (soil or foliar). For head and stem Brassica only. Foliar: Do not apply more than 0.268 lb a.i. per acre per season. |
15 |
*Dimilin 2L (diflubenzuron) |
2–4 fl oz |
12 |
7 |
Not effective against adult stage. No more than 4 applications per season. May be applied only to turnip varieties that do not produce a harvestable root. |
1A |
Sevin 80S XLR Plus, 4F (carbaryl) |
80S: 0.625–2.5 lb XLR, 4F: 0.5–2 qt |
12 |
3 or 14, depending on specific crop |
Apply no more than 7.5 lb/acre of 80S or 6 qt of 4F or XLR Plus per crop. See label for specific crops. |
3A |
*Baythroid XL (beta-cyfluthrin) |
0.8–3.2 fl oz |
12 |
0 |
Maximum per crop season: 12.8 fl oz/A. |
3A |
*Brigade 2 EC (bifenthrin) |
2.1–6.4 fl oz |
12 |
7 |
Do not apply more than 0.4 lb a.i./acre for leafy or 0.5 lb a.i./acre for head and stem. |
3A |
*Danitol (fenpropathrin) |
10.67–16 fl oz |
24 |
7 |
Do not apply more than 42.67 fl oz per acre per season. Head and stem Brassica only. |
3A |
*Declare Insecticide (gamma-cyhalothrin) |
0.77–1.54 fl oz |
24 |
1 |
First and second instars only. Head and stem Brassica only. Do not apply more than 12.3 fl oz per acre per season. |
3A |
*Mustang (zeta-cypermethrin ) |
2.4–4.3 fl oz |
12 |
1 |
Do not make applications less than 7 days apart. Diamondback moth populations in Florida have been found to be resistant to pyrethroids. |
3A |
Pyganic 5.0 (pyrethrins) |
4.5–18 oz |
12 |
0 |
Harmful to bees. Can be used in greenhouses. OMRI-listed.2 |
3A |
*Warrior II (lambda-cyhalothrin) |
0.96–1.92 fl oz |
24 |
1 |
Do not apply more than 0.24 lb a.i./acre or 15.36 fl oz of product/acre per season. First and second instar only. For head and stem Brassica only. |
3A, 28 |
*Besiege (lambda-cyhalothrin and chlorantraniliprole) |
5–9 fl oz |
24 |
3 |
Highly toxic to bees exposed to direct treatment or residues on blooming crops. Head and stem Brassica only. |
4A |
Assail 30SG (acetamiprid) |
2.0–4.0 oz—head and stem cole crops 2.0–5.3 oz—leafy cole crops and turnip greens |
12 |
7—head and stem 3—leafy cole crops and turnip greens |
Begin applications for whiteflies when first adults noticed. Do not apply more than 5 times per season for head and stem cole crops or 4 times per season for leafy cole crops, or apply more often than every 7 days. Turnip roots cannot be used for food/feed. |
4A |
Belay Insecticide; 50 WDG (clothianidin) |
Insecticide: soil: 9–12 fl oz foliar: 3–4 fl oz 50 WDG: soil: 4.8–6.4 oz foliar: 1.6–2.1 oz |
12 |
Insecticide: soil: apply at planting foliar: 7 50 WDG: 7 |
Insecticide: soil: Do not apply more than 6.4 oz per acre per season. See label for application instructions. foliar: Do not apply more than 6.4 oz per acre per season. Do not use an adjuvant. Toxic to bees. 50 WDG: Includes turnip greens. Do not apply more than 0.2 lb a.i./acre regardless of application method (or a total of 12 fl oz of this formulation). |
4A |
Scorpion 35SL Insecticide (dinotefuran) |
foliar: 2–7 fl oz soil: 9–10.5 fl oz |
12 |
foliar: 1 soil: 21 |
Head and stem Brassica only. Do not use more than 10.5 fl oz when applying to foliage or 21 fl oz when applying to soil. Use only one application method. |
4A |
Venom Insecticide (dinotefuran) |
foliar: 1–4 oz soil: 5–6 oz |
12 |
foliar: 1 soil: 21 |
Use one application method, not both (soil or foliar). For head and stem Brassica only. Foliar: Do not apply more than 0.268 lb a.i. per acre per season. |
15 |
Rimon 0.83 EC (novaluron) |
6–12 fl oz |
12 |
7 |
No more than 3 applications or 24 fl oz per acre per season. No more than 2 applications for thrips or whiteflies. Head and stem Brassica only. |
Leafminers |
4A |
Belay Insecticide; 50 WDG (clothianidin) |
Insecticide: soil: 9–12 fl oz foliar: 3–4 fl oz 50 WDG: soil: 4.8–6.4 oz foliar: 1.6–2.1 oz |
12 |
Insecticide: soil: apply at planting foliar: 7 50 WDG: 7 |
Insecticide: soil: Do not apply more than 6.4 oz per acre per season. See label for application instructions. foliar: Do not apply more than 6.4 oz per acre per season. Do not use an adjuvant. Toxic to bees. 50 WDG: Includes turnip greens. Do not apply more than 0.2 lb a.i./acre regardless of application method (or a total of 12 fl oz of this formulation). |
4A |
Scorpion 35SL Insecticide (dinotefuran) |
foliar: 2–7 fl oz soil: 9–10.5 fl oz |
12 |
foliar: 1 soil: 21 |
Head and stem Brassica only. Do not use more than 10.5 fl oz when applying to foliage or 21 fl oz when applying to soil. Use only one application method. |
4A |
Venom Insecticide (dinotefuran) |
foliar: 1–4 oz soil: 5–6 oz |
12 |
foliar: 1 soil: 21 |
Use one application method, not both (soil or foliar). For head and stem Brassica only. Foliar: Do not apply more than 0.268 lb a.i./acre per season. |
5 |
Radiant SC (spinetoram) |
5–10 fl oz |
4 |
1 |
Do not apply to seedlings grown for transplant. Do not make more than two consecutive applications of Group 5 insecticides. |
6 |
*Proclaim (emamectin benzoate) |
2.4–4.8 oz |
12 |
7—head and stem 14—leafy |
Do not make more than 2 sequential applications without rotating to another product with a different mode of action. Do not apply by aircraft. Not for turnips grown for roots. |
15 |
Rimon 0.83 EC (novaluron) |
6–12 fl oz |
12 |
7 |
No more than 3 applications or 24 fl oz per acre per season. No more than 2 applications for thrips or whiteflies. Head and stem Brassica only. |
17 |
Trigard (cyromazine) |
2.66 oz |
12 |
7 |
Limited to 6 applications. Includes turnip greens, not grown for roots. |
28 |
Exirel (cyazypyr) |
13.5–20.5 fl oz |
12 |
1 |
Do not apply more than 0.4 lb a.i./acre of cyazypyr- or cyantraniliprole-containing products per crop whether applications are made to foliage or soil. See label for diamondback moth resistance management. |
28 |
Verimark (cyazypyr) |
6.75–13.5 fl oz |
4 |
N/A—applied at planting |
See label for diamondback moth resistance management. |
- |
Aza-Direct (azadirachtin) |
1–2 pt, up to 3.5 pt if needed |
4 |
0 |
Antifeedant, repellant, insect growth regulator. OMRI-listed2. |
- |
Azatin XL (azadirachtin) |
5–21 fl oz |
4 |
0 |
Antifeedant, repellant, insect growth regulator. |
- |
Suffoil-X (mineral oil) |
1%–2% v/v |
4 |
0 |
OMRI-listed2. |
- |
Neemix 4.5 (azadirachtin) |
4–16 fl oz |
12 |
0 |
IGR and feeding repellant. Greenhouse and field. OMRI-listed2. |
- |
Saf-T-Side, others (Oil, insecticidal) |
1–2 gal/100 gal |
4 |
up to day of harvest |
Saf-T-Side is OMRI-listed2. |
Whitefly |
4A |
Actara (thiamethoxam) |
1.5–5.5 oz |
12 |
0—head and stem 7—leafy |
Do not use if other 4A insecticide has been applied. |
4A |
Admire Pro (imidacloprid) (see appropriate labels for other brands) |
4.4–10.5 fl oz for soil application, 1.3 fl oz for foliar |
12 |
foliar: 7 soil: 21 |
Do not apply more than 10.5 fl oz per acre per crop season as a soil application or 6.5 fl oz as foliar applications. Do not apply to both soil and foliage. |
4A |
Assail 30SG (acetamiprid) |
2.0–4.0 oz—head and stem cole crops, 2.0–5.3 oz—leafy cole crops and turnip greens |
12 |
7—head and stem, 3—leafy cole crops and turnip greens |
Begin applications for whiteflies when first adults are noticed. Do not apply more than 5 times per season for head and stem cole crops or 4 times per season for leafy cole crops, or apply more often than every 7 days. Turnip roots cannot be used for food/feed. |
4A |
Belay Insecticide; 50 WDG (clothianidin) |
Insecticide: soil: 9–12 fl oz foliar: 3–4 fl oz 50 WDG: soil: 4.8–6.4 oz foliar: 1.6–2.1 oz |
12 |
Insecticide: soil: apply at planting foliar: 7 50 WDG: 7 |
Insecticide: soil: Do not apply more than 6.4 oz per acre per season. See label for application instructions. foliar: Do not apply more than 6.4 oz per acre per season. Do not use an adjuvant. Toxic to bees. 50 WDG: Includes turnip greens. Do not apply more than 0.2 lb a.i./acre regardless of application method (or a total of 12 fl oz of this formulation). |
4A |
Platinum Platinum 75SG (thiamethoxam) |
5.0–11 fl oz 75G: 1.66–3.67 oz |
12 |
30 |
Soil application. |
4A |
Scorpion 35SL Insecticide (dinotefuran) |
foliar: 2–7 fl oz soil: 9–10.5 fl oz |
12 |
foliar: 1 soil: 21 |
Head and stem Brassica only. Do not use more than 10.5 fl oz when applying to foliage or 21 fl oz when applying to soil. Use only one application method. |
4A |
Venom Insecticide (dinotefuran) |
foliar: 1–4 oz soil: 5–6 oz |
12 |
foliar: 1 soil: 21 |
Use one application method, not both (soil or foliar). For head and stem Brassica only. Foliar: Do not apply more than 0.268 lb a.i./acre per season. |
4A, 28 |
Durivo (thiamethoxam, chlorantraniliprole) |
10–13 fl oz |
12 |
30 |
May be applied via one of several different soil application methods. One application per season within 28 days of plant emergence or transplanting. |
4A, 28 |
Voliam Flexi (thiamethoxam and chlorantraniliprole) |
4–7 oz |
12 |
head and stem—3 leafy Brassica greens—7 |
Highly toxic to bees exposed to direct treatment or residues on blooming crops. |
4D |
Sivanto Prime (flupyradifurone) |
7–14 fl oz |
4 |
1 |
Maximum per crop season: 28 fl oz/acre. Maximum crop seasons per year: 3. |
7C |
Knack (pyriproxyfen) |
8–10 fl oz |
12 |
7 |
Immatures only. Apply when nymphs first appear. Limited to 2 applications per season. |
9B |
PQZ (pyrifluquinazon) |
soil only: 2.4 to 3.2 fl oz |
12 |
7 |
7 days before reapplication. Maximum of 9.6 fl oz rate per season. |
9B |
Fulfill (pymetrozine) |
2.75 oz |
12 |
7 |
Apply when aphids and whiteflies first appear. Provides suppression of whiteflies. Maximum of 2 applications per crop. |
15 |
Rimon 0.83 EC (novaluron) |
6–12 fl oz |
12 |
7 |
No more than 3 applications or 24 fl oz per acre per season. No more than 2 applications for thrips or whiteflies. Head and stem Brassica only. |
16 |
Courier 40SC (buprofezin) |
9.0–13.6 fl oz |
12 |
1 |
Immatures only. Do not make more than 2 applications per crop cycle or 4 applications per year. |
23 |
Movento (spirotetramat) |
4–5 fl oz |
24 |
1 |
Limited to 10 oz/acre per season. Only use a spreading-penetrating adjuvant known to be safe for the target crop. |
23 |
Oberon 2 SC (spiromesifen) |
7.0–8.5 fl oz |
12 |
7 |
Maximum amount per crop: 25.5 fl oz/acre. No more than 3 applications. Not for turnip greens. |
28 |
Exirel (cyazypyr) |
13.5–20.5 fl oz |
12 |
1 |
Do not apply more than 0.4 lb a.i./acre of cyazypyr- or cyantraniliprole-containing products per crop whether applications are made to foliage or soil. See label for diamondback moth resistance management. |
28 |
Verimark (cyazypyr) |
6.75–13.5 fl oz |
4 |
N/A—applied at planting |
See label for diamondback moth resistance management. |
29 |
Beleaf 50 SG (flonicamid) |
2.8 oz/A |
12 |
0 |
Suppression only. |
- |
Aza-Direct (azadirachtin) |
1–2 pt, up to 3.5 pt if needed |
4 |
0 |
Antifeedant, repellant, insect growth regulator. OMRI-listed2. |
- |
Molt-X (azadirachtin) |
10 fl oz |
4 |
0 |
OMRI-listed2. Antifeedant, repellant, insect growth regulator. |
- |
Azatin XL (azadirachtin) |
5–21 fl oz |
4 |
0 |
Antifeedant, repellant, insect growth regulator. |
- |
BotaniGard ES (Beauveria bassiana strain GHA) |
0.25–1 quart per acre. Apply in sufficient water 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. |
- |
M-Pede 49% EC (soap, insecticidal) |
1%–2 % v/v |
12 |
0 |
OMRI-listed2. |
- |
Suffoil-X (mineral oil) |
1%–2% v/v |
4 |
0 |
OMRI-listed2. |
- |
Saf-T-Side, others (Oil, insecticidal) |
1–2 gal/100 gal |
4 |
up to day of harvest |
Saf-T-Side is OMRI-listed2. |
- |
Neemix 4.5 (azadirachtin) |
4–16 fl oz |
12 |
0 |
IGR and feeding repellant. Greenhouse and field. OMRI-listed2. |
- |
Requiem EC (extract of Chenopodium ambrosioides) |
2–4 qt |
4 |
0 |
Apply before pests reach damaging levels. |
- |
Trilogy (extract of neem oil) |
0.5%–2% v/v |
4 |
0 |
Apply morning or evening to reduce potential for leaf burn. Toxic to bees exposed to direct treatment. OMRI-listed2. |
Wireworms |
1B |
*Diazinon AG-500, *50 W (diazinon) |
AG500 preplant: 1–4 qt 50W: 2–8 lb |
96 |
preplant |
Broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, collard, kale, mustard greens. See label for depth to incorporate. |
1B |
Lorsban 75WG (chlorpyrifos) |
Foliar: 0.67–1.33 lb Preplant soil: 2.66 lb for cauliflower, 3.00 lb for all others At plant or post planting: 0.8–2.15 oz/1000 feet of row. Specific rate depends on the crop. |
24, 72 for cauliflower |
21; pre- or at planting |
Do not make more than 3 applications of products containing chlorpyrifos. Will not control organophosphate-resistant diamondback moth. Preplant: Incorporate preplant applications 2–4 inches deep. |
3A |
*Capture LFR (bifenthrin) |
3.4–8.5 fl oz |
12 |
at planting |
For mixing directly with liquid fertilizer to control soil insect pests. |
1 Mode of Action (MOA) codes for plant pest insecticides from the Insecticide Resistance Action Committee (IRAC) Mode of Action Classification v. 8.2, March 2017. Number codes (1 through 29) are used to distinguish the main insecticide mode of action groups, with additional letters for certain subgroups within each main group. All insecticides within the same group (with same number) indicate the same active ingredient or similar mode of action. This information must be considered for the insecticide resistance management decisions. - = unknown, or a mode of action that has not been classified yet 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. |