Chapter 9. Leafy Vegetable Production

North Florida

Sept–Oct; Jan–Feb

Sept–Oct; Jan–Feb

Aug–Oct; Jan–Feb

Aug–Oct; Jan–Feb

Aug–Oct; Jan–Feb

Central Florida

Sept–Feb

Sept–Feb

Aug–Feb

Aug–Feb

Aug–Feb

South Florida

Sept–Feb

Sept–Feb

Sept–Mar

Sept–Mar

Sept–Mar

Planting Information

Distance between rows (in)

18–30

18–30

18–30

18–30

18–30

Distance between plants (in)

8–12

9

12

14–16

14–16

Seeding depth (in)

0.25

0.25

0.25

0.25

0.25

Seed per acre (lb)

1–3

1–3

2–4

3–4

3–4

Days to maturity from seed

70–95

60–80

60–80

60–80

60–80

Plant populations (acre)

43,560

38,720

29,040

24,891

24,891

Green Salad bowl

Romaine (Green)

Red Leaf

Crisphead

Endive

Escarole

Green Star

Concept

Galactic

Gator

Markant

Full Heart NR 65

Tropicana

Fusion

New Red Fire

Gulfstream

Salad King

Twinkle

Two Star

Kalura

Red Saladbowl

Raleigh

Medallion

Vulcan

Summer Crisp (red)

Snappy

Solid King

Terrapin

Boston

Romaine (Red)

Oakleaf (Green)

Bibb

Ermosa

Outredgeous

Ferrari

Cherokee

Florida Butter Crisp

Rosalita

Royal Oak

Floribibb

Margarita

Iceberg

Belle Glade

Intermediate¹

Chosen

Early²

Cooper

Intermediate/Late³

Flagler

Throughout⁴

Lantana

Early

Romaine

1505

Intermediate/Late

Desert Gold

Intermediate

Hialeah

Throughout

Homestead

Intermediate

Manatee

Throughout

Okeechobee

Intermediate

Sawgrass

Intermediate/Late

Solid King

Intermediate

Tammy

Intermediate

Leaf

3SX739

Intermediate

Big Star

Intermediate

Cherokee

Throughout

RSX743

Throughout

Boston

Odyssey

Throughout

Palmetto

Throughout

Escarole

38100

Throughout

39019

Throughout

Forbes

Throughout

Olmos

Throughout

Siena

Throughout

¹ Planting starts in December

² Planting starts in October

³ Planting starts in January

⁴ Planting all season (October to March)

Planting Dates

North and central Florida

Sept–Mar

South Florida

Oct–Feb

Planting Information

Distance between rows (in)

12–36

Distance between plants (in)

2–6

Seeding depth (in)

0.5

Seed per acre (lb)

10–15

Days to maturity from seed

45–60

Plant population (acre)

261,136

Smooth Leaf

A+C #30 (H)

Space (H)

Semi-savoy Leaf

Ashley (H)

Seaside

Chinook II (H)

Skookum (H)

Gladiator (H)

Tyee (H)

Melody (H)

Savoy Leaf

Ambassador (H)

Hybrid 612 (H)

H = hybrid

Labels change frequently. Be sure to read a current product label before applying any chemical.

*** PREEMERGENCE ***

Benefin

1.2

(Balan) DF

2 lb

3

Lettuce

Annual broadleaf and grass weeds. Apply before seeding or transplanting. Incorporate with cultivation or irrigation into the top 2–3 inches of the final bed.

Bensulide

5.0–6.0

(Prefar) 4 E

5–6 qt

8

Leafy vegetables

Annual broadleaf and grass weeds. Incorporate with cultivation or irrigation. Do not use on spinach or Swiss chard.

Carfentrazone

up to 0.031

(Aim) 2EC

up to 2 fl oz

14

Leafy vegetables

Apply as a preplant burndown for emerged broadleaf weeds. Use crop oil concentrate, methylated seed oil, or nonionic surfactant at recommended rates. Maximum rate of 0.096 lb a.i./A per season. No pretransplant interval.

Glyphosate

(various formulations) consult label

9

Leafy vegetables

Emerged broadleaf and grass weeds. Apply as a preplant burndown. Consult label for individual product directions.

Imazethapyr

0.016–0.031

(Pursuit) 2 EC

1–2 fl oz

2

Lettuce, endive, escarole

Broadleaf weeds. Apply in fields with 40% organic matter or greater. Do not apply more than 2 applications per crop. A maximum of 4 oz/A per crop season. Should be applied in 2 or more gallons of water per acre. Potential for rotational crop injury is highly variable. Label is a Third-Party Registration (TPR, Inc.). Use without having a signed authorization and waiver of liability agreement is a misuse of the product. PHI 30 days.

Paraquat

0.5–1.0

(Gramoxone) 2 SL

2–4 pt

(Gramoxone) 3 SL

1.3–2.7 pt

22

Lettuce, endive, escarole

Emerged broadleaf and grass weeds. Apply as a preplant burndown. Do not make more than 3 applications per year. Consult label for new restrictions.

Pelargonic acid

(Scythe) 4.2 EC

3%–10% v/v

27

Leafy vegetables

Emerged broadleaf and grass weeds. Apply as a preplant burndown before planting.

Pronamide

1.0–2.0

(Kerb) 50 W

2.0–4.0 lb

3

Head lettuce, endive, escarole

Certain annual broadleaf and grass weeds. Overhead irrigate with 1–2 in following applications. Observe rotational restrictions to other crops. Not recommended for soils with high organic matter. PHI 55 days.

Pyraflufen ethyl

0.001–0.003

(ET Herbicide/Defoliant)

0.5–2.0 fl oz

14

Leafy vegetables

Emerged broadleaf weeds. Apply as a preplant burndown 1 day prior to planting. Include an NIS at 0.25% or COC at 1.0% to the spray solution.

Trifluralin

0.5

(Treflan, Trifluralin) 4 EC

1.0 pt

(Trifluralin) 10 G

5 lb

3

Endive, escarole, radicchio

Annual broadleaf and grass weeds. Apply as preplant incorporate to mineral soils only.

**POSTEMERGENCE**

Carfentrazone

up to 0.031

(Aim) 2 EC

up to 2 fl oz

14

Leafy vegetables

Emerged broadleaf weeds. Apply as a preplant burndown for emerged broadleaf weeds. Use crop oil concentrate or nonionic surfactant at recommended rates. May be tank mixed with other herbicides.

Clethodim

0.09–0.13

0.07–0.12

(Arrow) 2 EC

6–8 fl oz

(Select Max) 1 EC

9–16 fl oz

1

Leafy vegetables

Emerged annual and perennial grass weeds. For repeat application, minimum of 14 days between applications. PHI 14 days.

Imazethapyr

0.016–0.031

(Pursuit) 2 EC

1–2 fl oz

2

Lettuce, endive, escarole

Broadleaf weeds. Apply in fields with 40% organic matter or greater. Apply postemergence after 3–4 true leaf stage. Do not apply more than 2 applications per crop. A maximum of 4 oz per crop season. Potential for rotational crop damage is highly variable. Label is a Third-Party Registration (TPR, Inc.). Use without having a signed authorization and waiver for liability agreement is a misuse of the product. PHI 30 days.

Paraquat

0.3–0.5

(Gramoxone) 2 SL

1.2–2.0 pt

(Gramoxone) 3 SL

0.8–1.3 pt

22

Lettuce

Emerged broadleaf and grass weeds. Row middles only. Consult individual labels for not all formulations are labeled for this use pattern. Include a NIS at 0.25% v/v. PHI 24 hrs. Consult label for new restrictions.

Pelargonic acid

(Scythe) 4.2 EC

3%–10% v/v

27

Leafy vegetables

Emerged broadleaf and grass weeds. Apply as a directed or shielded spray to row middles.

Sethoxydim

0.19–0.28

(Poast) 1.5 EC

1.0–1.5 pt

1

Head/leaf lettuce, endive, radicchio

Emerged grass weeds. Do not exceed 3.0 pt/A per season. Include a crop oil concentrate. Head lettuce and radicchio PHI 30 days. Leaf lettuce and endive PHI 15 days.

Labels change frequently. Be sure to read a current product label before applying any chemical.

*** PREPLANT/PREEMERGENCE ***

Carfentrazone

up to 0.031

(Aim) 2 EC

up to 2 fl oz

14

Apply as a preplant burndown for emerged broadleaf weeds. Use crop oil concentrate, methylated seed oil, or nonionic surfactant at recommended rates. Maximum rate of 0.096 lb a.i./A per season. No pretransplant interval.

Glyphosate

(various formulations)

consult labels

9

Emerged broadleaf and grass weeds. Apply as a preplant burndown treatment. Product is a contact, nonselective, foliar-applied herbicide with no residual control. May be tank mixed with soil residual compounds.

Pelargonic acid

(Scythe) 4.2 EC

3%–10% v/v

27

Emerged broadleaf and grass weeds. Apply as a preplant burndown treatment. Product is a contact, nonselective, foliar-applied herbicide with no residual control. May be tank mixed with soil residual compounds.

Pyraflufen ethyl

0.001–0.003

(ET Herbicide) 0.208 EC

0.5–2.0 fl oz

14

Emerged broadleaf weeds. Apply as a preplant burndown treatment.

*** POSTEMERGENCE ***

Carfentrazone

up to 0.031

(Aim) 2 EC

up to 2 fl oz

14

Emerged broadleaf weeds. Apply as hooded application to row middles only. Use crop oil concentrate or nonionic surfactant at recommended rates. May be tank mixed with other herbicides. PHI 0 days.

Clethodim

0.09–0.13

0.07–0.25

(Arrow) 2 EC

6–8 fl oz

(Select Max)

1 EC

9–16 fl oz

1

Perennial and annual grass weeds. Use higher rates under heavy grass pressure or larger grass weeds. Read the label for required surfactant. PHI 14 days.

Clopyralid

0.06–0.12

(Clopyr Ag) 3 EC

0.17–0.33 pt

4

Certain broadleaf weeds. Do not exceed a total of 0.5 pt/A per growing season. Apply in the 2-to5-leaf stage of crop growth. PHI 21 days.

Pelargonic acid

(Scythe) 4.2 EC

3%–10% v/v

27

Emerged broadleaf and grass weeds. Direct spray to row middles. Product is a contact, nonselective, foliar-applied herbicide with no residual control. May be tank mixed with several soil residual compounds.

Sethoxydim

0.19–0.28

(Poast) 1.5 EC

1.0–1.5 pt

1

Controls emerged grass weeds. A total of 3.0 pt/A applied in 1 season. Include a crop oil concentrate. Unsatisfactory results may occur if applied to grasses under stress. PHI 15 days.

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

1A

*Lannate LV

*Lannate SP

(methomyl)

LV: 1.5–3 pt

SP: 0.5–1.0 lb

48

10, or 7 for lowest rates for lettuce only

Head varieties: Maximum of 24 pt/A (LV) or 8 lb/A (SP) per crop.

Leaf varieties and endive (escarole), dandelions, Swiss chard: Maximum of 12 pt/A (LV) or 4 lb/A (SP) per crop.

1B

*Diazinon AG500

*Diazinon 50W

(diazinon)

AG500: 0.5–1 pt

50W: 0.5–1 lb

72

14

Do not apply more than once. Head and leaf lettuce only.

1B

Dimethoate 4 EC

(dimethoate)

0.5 pt

48

14

Leaf lettuce only; not for head lettuce. Also for endive (escarole) and Swiss chard.

1B

Malathion 5EC

Malathion 8F

(malathion)

5EC: Endive: 1.5–2.0 pt

Lettuce: 2–3 pt

8F: Endive: 1.25 pt

Head and leaf lettuce: 1.88 pt

24

Endive: 7

Head and leaf lettuce: 14

Maximum of 2 applications per year.

1B

Orthene 97

(acephate)

0.5–1.0 lb

24

21

Crisphead head lettuce only. Maximum of 2.125 lb/A per crop cycle. Other brands available with same active ingredient.

3A

*Brigade 2EC

(bifenthrin)

2.1–6.4 fl oz

12

7

Head lettuce only. Maximum of 32 fl oz/A per season. Other brands available with same active ingredient.

3A

*Fastac CS

(alpha-cypermethrin)

3.2–3.8 fl oz

12

1

Maximum of 11.4 fl oz/A per season.

3A

*Mustang Maxx

(zeta-cypermethrin)

2.24–4.0 fl oz

12

1

Maximum of 24 fl oz/A per season.

3A

*Pounce 25 WP

(permethrin)

6.4–12.8 oz

12

1

Maximum of 0.8 lb a.i./A per season.

3A

PyGanic Crop Protection EC 5.0

(pyrethrins)

4.5–18 fl oz

12

0

Can be used in greenhouses. Thorough coverage is essential. Breaks down rapidly in sunlight. OMRI-listed.²

3A

*Warrior II

(lambda-cyhalothrin)

1.28–1.92 fl oz

24

1

Head and leaf lettuce only. Maximum of 19.2 fl oz/A per crop. Many other brands with same active ingredient are available.

3A + -

Azera

(pyrethrins + azadirachtin)

16–56 fl oz

12

0

OMRI-listed.²

3A + -

BotaniGard Maxx

(pyrethrins + Beauveria bassiana strain GHA)

Ground: 0.25–2.00 qt

Aerial: 0.25–1.00 qt

12

0

Apply in sufficient water to cover foliage. Compatible in tank mix with some fungicides. May not be compatible with adjuvants.

4A

Actara

(thiamethoxam)

1.5–3.0 oz

12

7

Maximum of 11 oz/A per growing season.

4A

Admire Pro

(imidacloprid)

Foliar: 1.3 fl oz

Soil: 4.4–10.5 fl oz

12

Foliar: 7

Soil: 21

Maximum of 6.5 fl oz/A (foliar) or 10.5 fl oz/A (soil) per year. Many other brands with same active ingredient are available.

4A

Assail 30SG

Assail 70WP

(acetamiprid)

30SG: 2.0–4.0 oz

70WP: 0.8–1.7 oz

12

7

30SG: Maximum of 20.0 oz/A or 0.375 lb a.i. per year.

70WP: Maximum of 8.5 oz/A or 0.375 lb a.i. per year. Other brands available with same active ingredient.

4A

Belay

(clothianidin)

Foliar: 3–4 fl oz

Soil: 9–12 fl oz

12

Foliar: 7

Soil: 21

Maximum of 12 fl oz/A or 0.2 lb a.i./A per year.

4A

Belay 50 WDG

(clothianidin)

Foliar: 1.6–2.1 oz

Soil: 4.8–6.4 oz

12

7

Maximum of 6.4 oz/A per season. Do not use an adjuvant.

4A

Platinum 75 SG

(thiamethoxam)

1.66–3.67 oz

12

30

Maximum of 3.67 oz/A per season.

4A

Scorpion 35 SL

(dinotefuran)

Foliar: 2–5.25 fl oz

Soil: 9–10.5 fl oz

12

Foliar: 7

Soil: 21

Maximum of 10.5 fl oz/A (foliar) or 21 fl oz/A (soil) per season.

4A + 28

Durivo

(thiamethoxam + chlorantraniliprole)

10–13 fl oz

12

30

May be applied using one of several soil application methods.

4A + 28

Voliam Flexi

(thiamethoxam + chlorantraniliprole)

4.0–7.0 oz

12

7

Do not exceed a total of 14 oz/A per season or 0.172 lb a.i./A of thiamethoxam or 0.2 lb a.i./A of chlorantraniliprole per season.

4D

Sivanto Prime

(flupyradifurone)

7.0–14.0 fl oz

4

1

Maximum of 28 fl oz/A per crop season. Maximum crop seasons per year of 3.

6 + 28

*Minecto Pro

(abamectin + cyantraniliprole)

10 fl oz

12

7

Maximum of 20 fl oz/A per year, or 0.4 lb a.i./A per year of cyantraniliprole-containing products and 0.056 lb a.i./A per year of abamectin-containing products including all application types.

9B

Fulfill

(pymetrozine)

2.75 oz

12

7

Maximum of 5.5 oz/A per season.

9B

PQZ

(pyrifluquinazon)

2.4–3.2 fl oz

12

1

Maximum of 4.8 fl oz/A per crop cycle.

9D

Versys

(afidopyropen)

1.5 fl oz

12

0

Maximum of 14 fl oz/A per season.

21A

Torac

(tolfenpyrad)

17–21 fl oz

12

1

Do not apply until at least 14 days after emergence. Maximum of 42 fl oz/A per crop cycle.

23

Movento

(spirotetramat)

4.0–5.0 fl oz

24

3

Do not apply more than 10 fl oz/A per crop. See label for information about the use of adjuvants.

28

Exirel

(cyantraniliprole)

13.5–20.5 fl oz

12

1

Maximum of 0.4 lb a.i./A per year of cyantraniliprole-containing products (such as Verimark) including all application types. For best performance, use an adjuvant.

28

Harvanta 50SL

(cyclaniliprole)

10.9–16.4 fl oz

4

1

Maximum of 49.2 fl oz/A per year. For best performance, use an adjuvant.

28

Verimark

(cyantraniliprole)

6.75–13.5 fl oz

4

N/A—applied at planting

Maximum of 13.5 fl oz/A at planting or 0.4 lb a.i./A per year of cyantraniliprole-containing products (such as Exirel), including all application types.

29

Beleaf 50 SG

(flonicamid)

2.0–2.8 oz

12

0

Do not apply more than 8.4 oz/A per season. Begin applications before pests reach damaging levels.

–

Aza-Direct

(azadirachtin)

1–2 pt, up to 3.5 if needed

4

0

OMRI-listed.²

–

BotaniGard ES

BoteGHA ES

Mycotrol ESO

(Beauveria bassiana strain GHA)

0.25–1 qt

4

0

Apply in sufficient water to cover foliage, typically 5–100 gal/A. Compatible in tank mix with some fungicides. Mycotrol ESO OMRI-listed.²

–

Grandevo

(Chromobacterium subtsugae strain PRAA4-1)

1–2 lb

4

0

OMRI-listed.²

–

Molt-X

(azadirachtin)

10 fl oz

4

0

OMRI-listed.²

–

M-Pede 49%

(soap, insecticidal)

1%–2% v/v

12

0

OMRI-listed.²

–

Neemix 4.5 EC

(azadirachtin)

4–16 fl oz

12

0

OMRI-listed.²

–

Requiem EC

(extract of Chenopodium ambrosioides)

2.0–4.0 qt

4

0

–

Suffoil-X

(mineral oil)

1–2 gal/100 gal

4

0

OMRI-listed.²

–

Trilogy

(extract of neem oil)

0.5%–2.0% v/v

4

0

Apply morning or evening to reduce potential for leaf burn. OMRI-listed.²

Beetles (includes cucumber beetles, flea beetles) and weevils

1A

Sevin 4F

Sevin XLR Plus

(carbaryl)

0.5–1.0 qt

12

14

Maximum of 6 qt/A per year.

3A

*Baythroid XL

(beta-cyfluthrin)

0.8–3.2 fl oz

12

0

Maximum of 12.8 fl oz/A per season.

3A

*Brigade 2EC

(bifenthrin)

2.1–6.4 fl oz

12

7

Head lettuce only. Maximum of 32 fl oz/A per season. Other brands available with same active ingredient.

3A

*Fastac CS

(alpha-cypermethrin)

2.2–3.8 fl oz

12

1

Maximum of 11.4 fl oz/A per season.

3A

*Mustang Maxx

(zeta-cypermethrin)

2.24–4.0 fl oz

12

1

Maximum of 24 fl oz/A per season.

3A

PyGanic Crop Protection EC 5.0

(pyrethrins)

4.5–15.6 fl oz

12

0

Can be used in greenhouses. Thorough coverage is essential. Breaks down rapidly in sunlight. OMRI-listed.²

3A

*Warrior II

(lambda-cyhalothrin)

1.28–1.92 fl oz

24

1

Head and leaf lettuce only. Maximum of 19.2 fl oz/A per season. Many other brands with same active ingredient are available.

3A + 28

*Besiege

(lambda-cyhalothrin + chlorantraniliprole)

6–9 fl oz

24

1

Head and leaf lettuce only. Maximum of 31 fl oz/A per year.

3A + -

Azera

(pyrethrins + azadirachtin)

16–56 fl oz

12

0

OMRI-listed.²

3A + -

BotaniGard Maxx

(pyrethrins + Beauveria bassiana strain GHA)

Ground: 0.25–2.00 qt

Aerial: 0.25–1.00 qt

12

0

Apply in sufficient water to cover foliage. Compatible in tank mix with some fungicides. May not be compatible with adjuvants.

4A

Actara

(thiamethoxam)

1.5–3.0 oz

12

7

Maximum of 11 oz/A per growing season. Flea beetles only.

4A

Admire Pro

(imidacloprid)

1.3 fl oz

12

7

Maximum of 6.5 fl oz/A per year. Flea beetles only. Other brands available with same active ingredient.

4A

Belay

(clothianidin)

Foliar: 3–4 fl oz

Soil: 9–12 fl oz

12

Foliar: 7

Soil: 21

Maximum of 12 fl oz/A or 0.2 lb a.i./A per year. Flea beetles only.

4A

Belay 50 WDG

(clothianidin)

Foliar: 1.6–2.1 oz

Soil: 4.8–6.4 oz

12

7

Maximum of 6.4 oz/A per season. Do not use an adjuvant. Flea beetles only.

4A

Platinum 75 SG

(thiamethoxam)

1.66–3.67 oz

12

30

Maximum of 3.67 oz/A per season. Flea beetles only.

4A

Scorpion 35 SL

(dinotefuran)

Foliar: 2–5.25 fl oz

Soil: 9–10.5 fl oz

12

Foliar: 7

Soil: 21

Maximum of 10.5 fl oz/A (foliar) or 21 fl oz/A (soil) per season.

4A

Venom

(dinotefuran)

Foliar: 1.0–3.0 oz

Soil: 5.0–6.0 oz

12

Foliar: 7

Soil: 21

Maximum of 6 oz/A (foliar) or 12 oz/A (soil) per season.

4A + 28

Durivo

(thiamethoxam + chlorantraniliprole)

10–13 fl oz

12

30

May be applied using one of several soil application methods.

4A + 28

Voliam Flexi

(thiamethoxam + chlorantraniliprole)

4.0–7.0 oz

12

7

Do not exceed a total of 14 oz/A per season or 0.172 lb a.i./A of thiamethoxam or 0.2 lb a.i./A of chlorantraniliprole per season.

21A

Torac

(tolfenpyrad)

17–21 fl oz

12

1

Do not apply until at least 14 days after emergence. Maximum of 42 fl oz/A per crop cycle. Flea beetles only.

-

Aza-Direct

(azadirachtin)

1–2 pt, up to 3.5 if needed

4

0

OMRI-listed.²

Caterpillars (includes armyworms, corn earworm, green cloverworm, tobacco budworm, lesser cornstalk borer, loopers, cutworms)

1A

*Lannate LV

*Lannate SP

(methomyl)

LV: 1.5–3 pt

SP: 0.5–1.0 lb

48

10, or 7 for lowest rates for lettuce only

Head varieties: Maximum of 24 pt/A (LV) or 8 lb/A (SP) per crop. Leaf varieties and endive (escarole), dandelions, Swiss chard: Maximum of 12 pt/A (LV) or 4 lb/A (SP) per crop.

1A

Sevin 4F

Sevin XLR Plus

(carbaryl)

1–2 qt

12

14

Maximum of 6 qt/A per year.

1B

*Diazinon AG500

*Diazinon 50W

(diazinon)

AG500: 1–2 qt

Endive (escarole): 1–4 qt

50W: 2–4 lb

Endive (escarole): 2–8 lb

Lettuce: 72

Endive (escarole): 96

preplant

Head and leaf lettuce, endive (escarole) only.

1B

Orthene 97

(acephate)

1.0 lb

24

21

Crisphead head lettuce only. Maximum of 2.125 lb/A per crop cycle. Other brands available with same active ingredient.

3A

*Ambush 25W

(permethrin)

6.4–12.8 oz

12

1

Maximum of 128 oz/A per season.

3A

*Asana XL

(esfenvalerate)

4.8–9.6 fl oz

12

7

Head lettuce only. Do not apply more than 0.35 lb a.i./A per season.

3A

*Baythroid XL

(beta-cyfluthrin)

0.8–3.2 fl oz

12

0

Maximum amount of 12.8 fl oz/A per season.

3A

*Brigade 2 EC

(bifenthrin)

2.1–6.4 fl oz

12

7

Head lettuce only. Maximum of 32 fl oz/A per season. Other brands available with same active ingredient.

3A

*Fastac CS

(alpha-cypermethrin)

2.2–3.8 fl oz

12

1

Maximum of 11.4 fl oz/A per season.

3A

*Mustang Maxx

(zeta-cypermethrin)

2.24–4.0 fl oz

12

1

Maximum of 24 fl oz/A per season

3A

*Pounce 25 WP

(permethrin)

3.2–12.8 oz

12

1

Maximum of 0.8 lb a.i./A per season.

3A

PyGanic Crop Protection EC 5.0

(pyrethrins)

4.5–15.6 fl oz

12

0

Can be used in greenhouses. Thorough coverage is essential. Breaks down rapidly in sunlight. OMRI-listed.²

3A

*Warrior II

(lambda-cyhalothrin)

0.96–1.92 fl oz

24

1

Head and leaf lettuce only. Maximum of 19.2 fl oz/A per season. 1st and 2nd instar larvae only. Many other brands with same active ingredient are available.

3A + 28

*Besiege

(lambda-cyhalothrin + chlorantraniliprole)

5–9 fl oz

24

1

Head and leaf lettuce only. Maximum of 31 fl oz/A per year.

3A + -

Azera

(pyrethrins + azadirachtin)

16–56 fl oz

12

0

OMRI-listed.²

3A + -

BotaniGard Maxx

(pyrethrins + Beauveria bassiana strain GHA)

Ground: 0.25–2.00 qt

Aerial: 0.25–1.00 qt

12

0

Apply in sufficient water to cover foliage. Compatible in tank mix with some fungicides. May not be compatible with adjuvants.

4A + 28

Durivo

(thiamethoxam + chlorantraniliprole)

10–13 fl oz

12

30

May be applied using one of several soil application methods.

4A + 28

Voliam Flexi

(thiamethoxam + chlorantraniliprole)

4.0–7.0 oz

12

7

Do not exceed a total of 14 oz/A of Voliam Flexi per season.

5

Entrust SC

(spinosad)

1.5–10.0 fl oz

4

1

Turnip greens: 3

See label for resistance management recommendations. Do not apply more than 29 oz/A per crop or more than twice in succession. OMRI-listed.²

5

Radiant SC

(spinetoram)

5–10 fl oz

4

1

Turnip greens and other leaves of root, tuber, legume vegetables: 3

Maximum of 6 applications; no more than 2 consecutive applications before rotating to another MOA.

6

*Proclaim

(emamectin benzoate)

2.4–4.8 oz

12

7

Do not make more than 2 sequential applications without rotation to another product with a different mode of action.

6 + 28

*Minecto Pro

(abamectin + cyantraniliprole)

5.5–10.0 fl oz

12

7

Maximum of 20 fl oz/A per year, or 0.4 lb a.i./A per year of cyantraniliprole-containing products and 0.056 lb a.i./A per year of abamectin-containing products, including all application types.

11A

Xentari DF

(Bacilius 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.

18

Confirm 2F

(tebufenozide)

6–8 fl oz

4

7

Maximum of 40 fl oz/A per season.

18

Intrepid 2F

(methoxyfenozide)

4–10 fl oz

4

1

Maximum of 64 fl oz/A per year.

22

Avaunt

Avaunt eVo

(indoxacarb)

2.5–6.0 oz

12

3

Maximum of 24 oz/A per crop and 96 oz/A per year (Avaunt) or 18 oz/A per crop and 72 oz/A per year (Avaunt eVo).

28

Coragen

(chlorantraniliprole)

3.5–7.5 fl oz

4

1

Can be applied by drip chemigation to soil at planting or used as a foliar spray.

28

Exirel

(cyantraniliprole)

7–20.5 fl oz

12

1

Maximum of 0.4 lb a.i./A per year of cyantraniliprole-containing products (such as Verimark) including all application types.

28

Harvanta 50SL

(cyclaniliprole)

10.9–16.4 fl oz

4

1

Maximum of 49.2 fl oz/A per year.

28

Verimark

(cyantraniliprole)

5.0–13.5 fl oz

4

N/A—applied at planting

Maximum of 13.5 fl oz/A at planting or 0.4 lb a.i./A per year of cyantraniliprole-containing products (such as Exirel), including all application types.

32

Spear-Lep

(GS-omega/kappa-Hxtx-Hv1a)

1–2 pt

4

0

Must be tank-mixed with a Bacillus thurigiensis (Bt) product. Maximum of 10 gal/A per year.

-

Aza-Direct

(azadirachtin)

1–2 pt, up to 3.5 if needed

4

0

OMRI-listed.²

-

Grandevo

(Chromobacterium subtsugae strain PRAA4-1)

1–2 lb

4

0

OMRI-listed.²

-

Molt-X

(azadirachtin)

10 fl oz

4

0

OMRI-listed.²

-

Neemix 4.5 EC

(azadirachtin)

4–16 fl oz

12

0

OMRI-listed.²

Fire ants

7

Extinguish

(S-methoprene)

1–1.5 lb

0

0

Slow-acting IGR (insect growth regulator). Best applied early spring and fall where crop will be grown. Colonies will be reduced after 3 weeks and eliminated after 8–10 weeks. May be applied by ground equipment or aerially.

Grasshoppers, Mole crickets

1B

*Diazinon AG500

*Diazinon 50W

(diazinon)

AG500: 1–2 qt

Endive (escarole): 1–4 qt

50W: 2–4 lb

Endive (escarole): 2–8 lb

AG500: Lettuce: 72

50W: Endive (escarole): 96

preplant

See label. Head and leaf lettuce, endive (escarole) only.

3A

*Baythroid XL

(beta-cyfluthrin)

0.8–3.2 fl oz

12

0

Maximum of 12.8 fl oz/A per season.

3A

*Fastac CS

(alpha-cypermethrin)

3.2–3.8 fl oz

12

1

Maximum of 11.4 fl oz/A per season.

3A

*Warrior II

(lambda-cyhalothrin)

0.96–1.92 fl oz

24

1

Head and leaf lettuce only. Maximum of 19.2 fl oz/A per season. Many other brands with same active ingredient are available.

3A + -

Azera

(pyrethrins + azadirachtin)

16–56 fl oz

12

0

OMRI-listed.²

4A

Scorpion 35 SL

(dinotefuran)

Foliar: 2–5.25 fl oz

Soil: 9–10.5 fl oz

12

Foliar: 7

Soil: 21

Maximum of 10.5 fl oz/A (foliar) or 21 fl oz/A (soil) per season.

4A

Venom

(dinotefuran)

Foliar: 1.0–3.0 oz

Soil: 5.0–6.0 oz

12

Foliar: 7

Soil: 21

Maximum of 6 oz/A (foliar) or 12 oz/A (soil) per season.

Leafhoppers

1A

*Lannate LV

*Lannate SP

(methomyl)

LV: 1.5–3 pt

SP: 0.5–1.0 lb

48

10, or 7 for lowest rates for lettuce only

Head varieties: Maximum of 24 pt/A (LV) or 8 lb/A (SP) per crop.

Leaf varieties and endive (escarole), dandelions, Swiss chard: Maximum of 12 pt/A (LV) or 4 lb/A (SP) per crop.

1A

Sevin 4F

Sevin XLR Plus

(carbaryl)

0.5–1.0 qt

12

14

Maximum of 6 qt/A per year.

1B

Dimethoate 4 EC

(dimethoate)

0.5 pt

48

14

Leaf lettuce only, not for head lettuce. Also for endive (escarole) and Swiss chard.

1B

Malathion 5EC

Malathion 8F

(malathion)

5EC: Lettuce: 2–3 pt

8F: Endive: 1.25 pt

Head and leaf lettuce: 1.88 pt

24

Head and leaf lettuce: 14

Do not apply more than twice per year.

1B

Orthene 97

(acephate)

0.5–1.0 lb

24

21

Crisphead head lettuce only. Maximum of 2.125 lb/A per crop cycle. Other brands available with same active ingredient.

3A

*Ambush 25W

(permethrin)

6.4–12.8 oz

12

1

Maximum of 128 oz/A per season.

3A

*Baythroid XL

(beta-cyfluthrin)

0.8–3.2 fl oz

12

0

Maximum of 12.8 fl oz/A per season.

3A

*Brigade 2EC

(bifenthrin)

2.1–6.4 fl oz

12

7

Head lettuce only. Maximum of 32 fl oz/A per season. Other brands available with same active ingredient.

3A

*Fastac CS

(alpha-cypermethrin)

2.2–3.8 fl oz

12

1

Maximum of 11.4 fl oz/A per season.

3A

*Mustang Maxx

(zeta-cypermethrin)

2.24–4.0 fl oz

12

1

Maximum of 24 fl oz/A per season.

3A

PyGanic Crop Protection EC 5.0

(pyrethrins)

4.5–15.6 fl oz

12

0

Can be used in greenhouses. Thorough coverage is essential. Breaks down rapidly in sunlight. OMRI-listed.²

3A

*Warrior II

(lambda-cyhalothrin)

0.96–1.92 fl oz

24

1

Head and leaf lettuce only. Maximum of 19.2 fl oz/A per season. Many other brands with same active ingredient are available.

3A + -

Azera

(pyrethrins + azadirachtin)

16–56 fl oz

12

0

OMRI-listed.²

3A + -

BotaniGard Maxx

(pyrethrins + Beauveria bassiana strain GHA)

Ground: 0.25–2.00 qt

Aerial: 0.25–1.00 qt

12

0

Apply in sufficient water to cover foliage. Compatible in tank mix with some fungicides. May not be compatible with adjuvants.

4A

Actara

(thiamethoxam)

1.5–3.0 oz

12

7

Maximum of 11 oz/A per growing season.

4A

Admire Pro

(imidacloprid)

Foliar: 1.3 fl oz

Soil: 4.4–10.5 fl oz

12

Foliar: 7

Soil: 21

Maximum of 6.5 fl oz/A (foliar) or 10.5 fl oz/A (soil) per year. Other brands available with same active ingredient.

4A

Belay

(clothianidin)

Foliar: 3–4 fl oz

Soil: 9–12 fl oz

12

Foliar: 7

Soil: 21

Maximum of 12 fl oz/A or 0.2 lb a.i./A per year.

4A

Belay 50 WDG

(clothianidin)

Foliar: 1.6–2.1 oz

Soil: 4.8–6.4 oz

12

7

Maximum of 6.4 oz/A per season. Do not use an adjuvant.

4A

Platinum 75 SG

(thiamethoxam)

1.66–3.67 oz

12

30

Maximum of 3.67 oz/A per season.

4A

Scorpion 35 SL

(dinotefuran)

Foliar: 2–5.25 fl oz

Soil: 9–10.5 fl oz

12

Foliar: 7

Soil: 21

Maximum of 10.5 fl oz/A (foliar) or 21 fl oz/A (soil) per season.

4A

Venom

(dinotefuran)

Foliar: 1.0–3.0 oz

Soil: 5.0–6.0 oz

12

Foliar: 7

Soil: 21

Maximum of 6 oz/A (foliar) or 12 oz/A (soil) per season

4A + 28

Durivo

(thiamethoxam + chlorantraniliprole)

10–13 fl oz

12

30

May be applied using one of several soil application methods.

4D

Sivanto Prime

(flupyradifurone)

7.0–14.0 fl oz

4

1

Maximum of 28 fl oz/A per crop season. Maximum of 3 crop seasons per year.

16

Courier 40SC

(buprofezin)

9.0–13.6 fl oz

12

7

IGR. Do not make more than 2 applications per season per crop or 4 per year. Allow 7 days between applications.

21A

Torac

(tolfenpyrad)

14–21 fl oz

12

1

Do not apply until at least 14 days after emergence. Maximum of 42 fl oz/A per crop cycle.

-

Aza-Direct

(azadirachtin)

1–2 pt, up to 3.5 if needed

4

0

OMRI-listed.²

-

JMS Stylet-Oil

Saf-T-Side

Suffoil-X

Sun Spray

(insecticidal oils)

JMS: 3–6 qt/100 gal

Other oils: 1–2 gal/100 gal

4

0

Organic Stylet-Oil, Saf-T-Side, and Suffoil-X are OMRI-listed.²

-

Molt-X

(azadirachtin)

10 fl oz

4

0

OMRI-listed.²

-

M-Pede 49%

(soap, insecticidal)

1%–2% v/v

12

0

OMRI-listed.²

Leafminers

1B

*Diazinon AG500

*Diazinon 50W

(diazinon)

AG500: 0.5–1 pt

50W: 0.5–1 lb

72

14

Do not apply more than once. Head and leaf lettuce only.

1B

Dimethoate 4 EC

(dimethoate)

0.5 pt

48

14

Leaf lettuce only, not for head lettuce. Also for endive (escarole) and Swiss chard.

3A

PyGanic Crop Protection EC 5.0

(pyrethrins)

4.5–15.6 fl oz

12

0

Can be used in greenhouses. Thorough coverage is essential. Breaks down rapidly in sunlight. OMRI-listed.²

3A + -

Azera

(pyrethrins + azadirachtin)

16–56 fl oz

12

0

OMRI-listed.²

3A + -

BotaniGard Maxx

(pyrethrins + Beauveria bassiana strain GHA)

Ground: 0.25–2.00 qt

Aerial: 0.25–1.00 qt

12

0

Apply in sufficient water to cover foliage. Compatible in tank mix with some fungicides. May not be compatible with adjuvants.

5

Entrust SC

(spinosad)

1.5–10.0 fl oz

4

1

Turnip greens: 3

See label for resistance management recommendations. Do not apply more than 29 oz/A per crop or more than twice in succession. OMRI-listed.²

5

Radiant SC

(spinetoram)

5–10 fl oz

4

1

Turnip greens and other leaves of root, tuber, legume vegetables: 3

Maximum of 6 applications; no more than 2 consecutive applications before rotating to another MOA.

6

*Agri-Mek SC

(abamectin)

1.75–3.50 fl oz

12

7

Maximum of 10.25 fl oz/A per year. Must be mixed with a nonionic activator-type wetting, spreading, or penetrating adjuvant. Do not use binder or sticker adjuvant. Many other brands with same active ingredient are available.

6

*Proclaim

(emamectin benzoate)

2.4–4.8 oz

12

7

Do not make more than 2 sequential applications without rotation to another product with a different mode of action.

6 + 28

*Minecto Pro

(abamectin + cyantraniliprole)

5.5–10.0 fl oz

12

7

Maximum of 20 fl oz/A per year, or 0.4 lb a.i./A per year of cyantraniliprole-containing products and 0.056 lb a.i./A per year of abamectin-containing products, including all application types.

17

Trigard

(cyromazine)

2.66 oz

12

7

Limited to 6 applications for head lettuce and 5 applications for other leafy vegetables.

28

Coragen

(chlorantraniliprole)

5.0–7.5 fl oz

4

1

May be applied by drip chemigation in addition to foliar and various soil application methods.

28

Exirel

(cyantraniliprole)

13.5–20.5 fl oz

12

1

Maximum of 0.4 lb a.i./A per year of cyantraniliprole-containing products (such as Verimark), including all application types. For best performance, use an adjuvant.

28

Harvanta 50SL

(cyclaniliprole)

10.9–16.4 fl oz

4

1

Maximum of 49.2 fl oz/A per year.

28

Verimark

(cyantraniliprole)

6.75–13.5 fl oz

4

N/A—applied at planting

Maximum of 13.5 fl oz/A at planting or 0.4 lb a.i./A per year of cyantraniliprole-containing products (such as Exirel), including all application types.

-

Aza-Direct

(azadirachtin)

1–2 pt, up to 3.5 if needed

4

0

OMRI-listed.²

-

Molt-X

(azadirachtin)

10 fl oz

4

0

OMRI-listed.²

-

Neemix 4.5 EC

(azadirachtin)

4–16 fl oz

12

0

OMRI-listed.²

-

Requiem EC

(extract of Chenopodium ambrosioides)

2.0–4.0 qt

4

0

-

Sun Spray

JMS Stylet-Oil

Saf-T-Side

(Insecticidal oils)

JMS: 3–6 qt/100 gal

Other oils: 1–2 gal/100 gal

4

0

Organic Stylet-Oil and Saf-T-Side are OMRI-listed.²

Mites (includes carmine spider mite, two-spotted spider mite)

1B

Malathion 5EC

Malathion 8F

(malathion)

5EC: Endive: 1.5–2.0 pt

Lettuce: 2.5–3.0 pt

8F: Endive: 1.25 pt

Head and leaf lettuce: 1.88 pt

24

Endive: 7

Head and leaf lettuce: 14

Do not apply more than twice per year.

3A

*Brigade 2EC

(bifenthrin)

5.1–6.4 fl oz

12

7

Head lettuce only. Maximum of 32 fl oz/A per season. Other brands available with same active ingredient.

3A

*Warrior II

(lambda-cyhalothrin)

0.96–1.92 fl oz

24

1

Head and leaf lettuce only. Maximum of 19.2 fl oz/A per season. Many other brands with same active ingredient are available.

3A + -

Azera

(pyrethrins + azadirachtin)

16–56 fl oz

12

0

OMRI-listed.²

3A + -

BotaniGard Maxx

(pyrethrins + Beauveria bassiana strain GHA)

Ground: 0.25–2.00 qt

Aerial: 0.25–1.00 qt

12

0

Apply in sufficient water to cover foliage. Compatible in tank mix with some fungicides. May not be compatible with adjuvants.

6

*Agri-Mek SC

(abamectin)

1.75–3.50 fl oz

12

7

Maximum of 10.25 fl oz/A per year. Must be mixed with a nonionic activator-type wetting, spreading, or penetrating adjuvant. Do not use binder or sticker adjuvant. Many other brands with same active ingredient are available.

6 + 28

*Minecto Pro

(abamectin + cyantraniliprole)

5.5–10.0 fl oz

12

7

Maximum of 20 fl oz/A per year, or 0.4 lb a.i./A per year of cyantraniliprole-containing products and 0.056 lb a.i./A per year of abamectin-containing products, including all application types.

-

Aza-Direct

(azadirachtin)

1–2 pt, up to 3.5 if needed

4

0

OMRI-listed.²

-

Grandevo

(Chromobacterium subtsugae strain PRAA4-1)

1–3 lb

4

0

OMRI-listed.²

-

JMS Stylet-Oil

Saf-T-Side

Suffoil-X

Sun Spray (insecticidal oils)

JMS: 3–6 qt/100 gal

Other oils: 1–2 gal/100 gal

4

0

Organic Stylet-Oil, Saf-T-Side, and Suffoil-X are OMRI-listed.²

-

M-Pede 49%

(soap, insecticidal)

1%–2% v/v

12

0

OMRI-listed.²

-

Trilogy

(extract of neem oil)

0.5%–2.0% v/v

4

0

Apply morning or evening to reduce potential for leaf burn. OMRI-listed.²

Stink bugs, plant bugs, meadow spittlebug

3A

*Brigade 2 EC

(bifenthrin)

2.1–6.4 fl oz

12

7

Head lettuce only. Maximum of 32 fl oz/A per season. Other brands available with same active ingredient.

3A

*Fastac CS

(alpha-cypermethrin)

2.2–3.8 fl oz

12

1

Maximum of 11.4 fl oz/A per season.

3A

*Mustang Maxx

(zeta-cypermethrin)

2.24–4.0 fl oz

12

1

Maximum of 24 fl oz/A per season.

3A

*Warrior II

(lambda-cyhalothrin)

0.96–1.92 fl oz

24

1

Head and leaf lettuce only. Maximum of 19.2 fl oz/A per season. Many other brands with same active ingredient are available.

3A + 28

*Besiege

(lambda-cyhalothrin + chlorantraniliprole)

6–9 fl oz

24

1

Maximum of 31 fl oz/A per year.

3A + -

Azera

(pyrethrins + azadirachtin)

16–56 fl oz

12

0

OMRI-listed.²

4A

Scorpion 35 SL

(dinotefuran)

Foliar: 2–5.25 fl oz

Soil: 9–10.5 fl oz

12

Foliar: 7

Soil: 21

Maximum of 10.5 fl oz/A (foliar) or 21 fl oz/A (soil) per season.

4A

Venom

(dinotefuran)

Foliar: 1.0–3.0 oz

Soil: 5.0–6.0 oz

12

Foliar: 7

Soil: 21

Maximum of 6 oz/A (foliar) or 12 oz/A (soil) per season.

-

Aza-Direct

(azadirachtin)

1–2 pt, up to 3.5 if needed

4

0

OMRI-listed.²

-

M-Pede 49%

(soap, insecticidal)

1%–2% v/v

12

0

OMRI-listed.²

Thrips (check labels for species control)

1A

*Lannate LV

*Lannate SP

(methomyl)

LV: 1.5–3 pt

SP: 0.5–1.0 lb

48

10, or 7 for lowest rates for lettuce only

Head varieties: Maximum of 24 pt/A (LV) or 8 lb/A (SP) per crop.

Leaf varieties and endive (escarole), dandelions, Swiss chard: Maximum of 12 pt/A (LV) or 4 lb/A (SP) per crop.

3A + -

BotaniGard Maxx

(pyrethrins + Beauveria bassiana strain GHA)

Ground: 0.25–2.00 qt

Aerial: 0.25–1.00 qt

12

0

Apply in sufficient water to cover foliage. Compatible in tank mix with some fungicides. May not be compatible with adjuvants.

5

Entrust SC

(spinosad)

1.5–10.0 fl oz

4

1

Turnip greens: 3

See label for resistance management recommendations. Do not apply more than 29 oz/A per crop, or more than twice in succession. OMRI-listed.²

5

Radiant SC

(spinetoram)

5–10 fl oz

4

1

Turnip greens and other leaves of root, tuber, legume vegetables: 3

Includes turnip greens. Maximum of 6 applications, no more than 2 consecutive applications before rotating to another MOA.

21A

Torac

(tolfenpyrad)

21 fl oz

12

1

Do not apply until at least 14 days after emergence. Maximum of 42 fl oz/A per crop cycle.

28

Exirel

(cyantraniliprole)

13.5–20.5 fl oz

12

1

Maximum of 0.4 lb a.i./A per year of cyantraniliprole-containing products (such as Verimark), including all application.

-

Aza-Direct

(azadirachtin)

1–2 pt, up to 3.5 if needed

4

0

OMRI-listed.²

-

BotaniGard ES

BoteGHA ES

Mycotrol ESO

(Beauveria bassiana strain GHA)

0.25–1 qt

4

0

Apply in sufficient water to cover foliage, typically 5–100 gal/A. Compatible in tank mix with some fungicides. Mycotrol ESO OMRI-listed.²

-

Grandevo

(Chromobacterium subtsugae strain PRAA4-1)

1–3 lb

4

0

OMRI-listed.²

-

JMS Stylet-Oil

Saf-T- Side

Suffoil-X

Sun Spray 98.8%

(insecticidal oils)

JMS: 3–6 qt/100 gal

Other oils: 1–2 gal/100 gal

4

0

Organic Stylet-Oil, Saf-T-Side, and Suffoil-X are OMRI-listed.²

-

Molt-X

(azadirachtin)

10 fl oz

4

0

OMRI-listed.²

-

M-Pede 49%

(soap, insecticidal)

1%–2% v/v

12

0

OMRI-listed.²

-

Trilogy

(extract of neem oil)

0.5%–2.0% v/v

4

0

Apply morning or evening to reduce potential for leaf burn. OMRI-listed.²

¹ Mode of Action (MOA) codes for plant pest insecticides from the Insecticide Resistance Action Committee (IRAC) Mode of Action Classification v. 11.1 January 2024. Number codes 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 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.

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

Malathion 5EC

Malathion 8F

(malathion)

5EC: 1.6 pt

8F: 1.0 pt

12

7

Maximum of 2 applications per year.

3A

*Ambush 25W

(permethrin)

6.4–12.8 oz

12

1

Do not apply more than 1.0 lb a.i./A per season (5 applications at high rate).

3A

*Fastac CS

(alpha-cypermethrin)

3.2–3.8 fl oz

12

1

Maximum of 11.4 fl oz/A per season.

3A

*Mustang Maxx

(zeta-cypermethrin)

2.24–4.0 fl oz

12

1

Maximum of 24 fl oz/A per season.

3A

*Pounce 25 WP

(permethrin)

6.4–12.8 oz

12

1

Maximum of 0.6 lb a.i./A per season (Maximum 3 applications at highest rate).

3A

PyGanic Crop Protection EC 5.0

(pyrethrins)

4.5–15.6 fl oz

12

0

Pyrethrins degrade rapidly in sunlight. OMRI-listed.²

3A + -

Azera

(pyrethrins + azadirachtin)

16–56 fl oz

12

0

OMRI-listed.²

3A + -

BotaniGard Maxx

(pyrethrins + Beauveria bassiana strain GHA)

Ground: 0.25–2.00 qt

Aerial: 0.25–1.00 qt

12

0

Apply in sufficient water to cover foliage. Compatible in tank mix with some fungicides. May not be compatible with adjuvants.

4A

Actara

(thiamethoxam)

1.5–3.0 oz

12

7

Maximum of 11 oz/A per growing season.

4A

Admire Pro

(imidacloprid)

Foliar: 1.3 fl oz

Soil: 4.4–10.5 fl oz

12

Foliar: 7

Soil: 21

Maximum of 6.5 fl oz/A (foliar) or 10.5 fl oz/A (soil) per year. Other brands available with same active ingredient.

4A

Assail 30SG

Assail 70WP

(acetamiprid)

30SG: 2.0–4.0 oz

70WP: 0.8–1.7 oz

12

7

30SG: Maximum of 20.0 oz/A or 0.375 lb a.i. per year.

70WP: Maximum of 8.5 oz/A or 0.375 lb a.i. per year. Other brands available with same active ingredient.

4A

Belay

(clothianidin)

Foliar: 3–4 fl oz

Soil: 9–12 fl oz

12

Foliar: 7

Soil: 21

Maximum of 12 fl oz/A or 0.2 lb a.i./A per year.

4A

Belay 50 WDG

(clothianidin)

Foliar: 1.6–2.1 oz

Soil: 4.8–6.4 oz

12

7

Maximum of 6.4 oz/A per season. Do not use an adjuvant.

4A

Platinum 75 SG

(thiamethoxam)

1.66–3.67 oz

12

30

Maximum of 3.67 oz/A per season.

4A

Scorpion 35 SL

(dinotefuran)

Foliar: 2–5.25 fl oz

Soil: 9–10.5 fl oz

12

Foliar: 7

Soil: 21

Maximum of 10.5 fl oz/A (foliar) or 21 fl oz/A (soil) per season.

4A

Venom

(dinotefuran)

Foliar: 1.0–3.0 oz

Soil: 5.0–6.0 oz

12

Foliar: 7

Soil: 21

Maximum of 6 oz/A (foliar) or 12 oz/A (soil) per season.

4A + 28

Durivo

(thiamethoxam + chlorantraniliprole)

10–13 oz

12

30

May be applied using one of several soil application methods. 1 application per season.

4A + 28

Voliam Flexi

(thiamethoxam + chlorantraniliprole)

4.0–7.0 oz

12

7

Do not exceed a total of 14 oz/A of Voliam Flexi per season. Do not use an adjuvant.

4D

Sivanto Prime

(flupyradifurone)

7.0–14.0 fl oz

4

1

Maximum of 28 fl oz/A per year.

9B

Fulfill

(pymetrozine)

2.75 oz

12

7

Maximum of 5.5 oz/A per season.

9B

PQZ

(pyrifluquinazon)

2.4–3.2 fl oz

12

1

Maximum of 4.8 fl oz/A per crop cycle.

9D

Versys

(afidopyropen)

1.5 fl oz

12

0

Maximum of 14 fl oz/A per season.

23

Movento

(spirotetramat)

4.0–5.0 fl oz

24

3

Do not apply more than 10 fl oz/A per crop. See label for information about the use of adjuvants.

28

Exirel

(cyantraniliprole)

13.5–20.5 fl oz

12

1

Maximum of 0.4 lb a.i./A per year of cyantraniliprole-containing products (such as Verimark), including all application types. Do not use an adjuvant.

28

Harvanta 50SL

(cyclaniliprole)

10.9–16.4 fl oz

4

1

Maximum of 49.2 fl oz/A per year. For best performance, use an adjuvant.

28

Verimark

(cyantraniliprole)

6.75–13.5 fl oz

4

N/A: applied at planting

Maximum of 13.5 fl oz/A at planting or 0.4 lb a.i./A per year of cyantraniliprole-containing products (such as Exirel) including all application types.

29

Beleaf 50 SG

(flonicamid)

2.0–2.8 oz

12

0

Maximum of 8.4 oz/A per season. Begin applications before pests reach damaging levels.

-

Aza-Direct

(azadirachtin)

1–2 pt, up to 3.5 if needed

4

0

OMRI-listed.²

-

BotaniGard ES

BoteGHA ES

Mycotrol ESO

(Beauveria bassiana strain GHA)

0.25–1 qt

4

0

Apply in sufficient water to cover foliage, typically 5–100 gal/A. Compatible in tank mix with some fungicides. Mycotrol ESO is OMRI-listed.²

-

Grandevo

(Chromobacterium subtsugae strain PRAA4-1)

1–2 lb

4

0

OMRI-listed.²

-

Molt-X

(azadirachtin)

10 fl oz

4

0

OMRI-listed.²

-

M-Pede 49%

(soap, insecticidal)

1%–2% v/v

12

0

OMRI-listed.²

-

Neemix 4.5 EC

(azadirachtin)

4–16 fl oz

12

0

IGR and feeding repellant. OMRI-listed.²

-

Trilogy

(extract of neem oil)

1.0%–2.0% v/v

4

0

Apply morning or evening to reduce potential for leaf burn. OMRI-listed.²

Beetles (includes cucumber beetle, flea beetles, darkling beetles) and weevils

1A

Sevin 4F

Sevin XLR Plus

(carbaryl)

0.5–1.0 qt

12

14

Maximum of 6 qt/A per year.

3A

*Baythroid XL

(beta-cyfluthrin)

0.8–3.2 fl oz

12

0

Maximum of 12.8 fl oz/A per season.

3A

*Brigade 2EC

(bifenthrin)

2.1–6.4 fl oz

12

7

Maximum of 25.6 fl oz/A per season. Other brands available with same active ingredient.

3A

*Fastac CS

(alpha-cypermethrin)

2.2–3.8 fl oz

12

1

Maximum of 11.4 fl oz/A per season.

3A

*Mustang Maxx

(zeta-cypermethrin)

2.24–4.0 fl oz

12

1

Maximum of 24 fl oz/A per season.

3A

PyGanic Crop Protection EC 5.0

(pyrethrins)

4.5–15.6 fl oz

12

0

Pyrethrins degrade rapidly in sunlight. OMRI-listed.²

3A + -

Azera

(pyrethrins + azadirachtin)

16–56 fl oz

12

0

OMRI-listed.²

3A + -

BotaniGard Maxx

(pyrethrins + Beauveria bassiana strain GHA)

Ground: 0.25–2.00 qt

Aerial: 0.25–1.00 qt

12

0

Apply in sufficient water to cover foliage. Compatible in tank mix with some fungicides. May not be compatible with adjuvants.

4A

Actara

(thiamethoxam)

1.5–3.0 oz

12

7

Maximum of 11 oz/A per growing season. Flea beetles only.

4A

Admire Pro

(imidacloprid)

1.3 fl oz

12

7

Maximum of 6.5 fl oz/A per year. Flea beetles only. Other brands available with same active ingredient.

4A

Belay

(clothianidin)

Foliar: 3–4 fl oz

Soil: 9–12 fl oz

12

Foliar: 7

Soil: 21

Maximum of 12 fl oz/A or 0.2 lb a.i./A per year. Flea beetles only.

4A

Belay 50 WDG

(clothianidin)

Foliar: 1.6–2.1 oz

Soil: 4.8–6.4 oz

12

7

Maximum of 6.4 oz/A per season. Do not use an adjuvant. Flea beetles only.

4A

Platinum 75 SG

(thiamethoxam)

1.66–3.67 oz

12

30

Maximum of 3.67 oz/A per season.

4A

Scorpion 35 SL

(dinotefuran)

Foliar: 2–5.25 fl oz

Soil: 9–10.5 fl oz

12

Foliar: 7

Soil: 21

Maximum of 10.5 fl oz/A (foliar) or 21 fl oz/A (soil) per season. Flea beetles only.

4A

Venom

(dinotefuran)

Foliar: 1.0–3.0 oz

Soil: 5.0–6.0 oz

12

Foliar: 7

Soil: 21

Maximum of 6 oz/A (foliar) or 12 oz/A (soil) per season. Flea beetles only.

4A + 28

Durivo

(thiamethoxam + chlorantraniliprole)

10–13 oz

12

30

4A + 28

Voliam Flexi

(thiamethoxam + chlorantraniliprole)

4.0–7.0 oz

12

7

Do not exceed a total of 14 oz/A of Voliam Flexi per season. Do not use an adjuvant.

-

Aza-Direct

(azadirachtin)

1–2 pt, up to 3.5 if needed

4

0

OMRI-listed.²

Caterpillars (including armyworms, corn earworm, green cloverworm, tobacco budworm, lesser cornstalk borer, loopers, cutworms)

1A

*Lannate LV

*Lannate SP

(methomyl)

LV: 1.5–3 pt

SP: 0.5–1.0 lb

48

7

Do not use more than 4 lb/A of SP or 12 pt/A of LV per season. Do not apply to seedlings less than 3 inch diameter.

1A

Sevin 4F

Sevin XLR Plus

(carbaryl)

1–2 qt

12

14

Maximum of 6 qt/A per year.

1B

*Diazinon AG500

*Diazinon 50W

(diazinon)

AG500: 2.0–4.0 qt

50W: 4.0–8.0 lb

72

preplant

Do not make more than 1 soil application per year.

3A

*Baythroid XL

(beta-cyfluthrin)

0.8–3.2 fl oz

12

0

Maximum of 12.8 fl oz/A per season.

3A

*Brigade 2EC

(bifenthrin)

2.1–6.4 fl oz

12

7

Maximum of 25.6 fl oz/A per season. Other brands available with same active ingredient.

3A

*Fastac CS

(alpha-cypermethrin)

2.2–3.8 fl oz

12

1

Maximum of 11.4 fl oz/A per season.

3A

*Mustang Maxx

(zeta-cypermethrin)

2.24–4.0 fl oz

12

1

Maximum of 24 fl oz/A per season.

3A

*Pounce 25 WP

(permethrin)

3.2–12.8 oz

12

1

Maximum of 0.6 lb a.i./A per season (maximum 3 applications at highest rate).

3A

PyGanic Crop Protection EC 5.0

(pyrethrins)

4.5–15.6 fl oz

12

0

Pyrethrins degrade rapidly in sunlight. OMRI-listed.²

3A + -

Azera

(pyrethrins + azadirachtin)

16–56 fl oz

12

0

OMRI-listed.²

3A + -

BotaniGard Maxx

(pyrethrins + Beauveria bassiana strain GHA)

Ground: 0.25–2.00 qt

Aerial: 0.25–1.00 qt

12

0

Apply in sufficient water to cover foliage. Compatible in tank mix with some fungicides. May not be compatible with adjuvants.

5

Entrust SC

(spinosad)

1.5–10.0 fl oz

4

1

Use no more than 29 oz/A per crop. OMRI-listed.²

5

Radiant SC

(spinetoram)

5–10 fl oz

4

1

Maximum of 6 applications; no more than 2 consecutive applications before rotating to another MOA.

6

*Proclaim

(emamectin benzoate)

2.4–4.8 oz

12

7

Do not apply more than 28.8 oz/A per season.

11A

Biobit HP

(Bacillus thuringiensis ssp. kurstaki)

0.5–2.0 lb

4

0

Treat when larvae are young. Good coverage is essential. Can be used in the greenhouse. OMRI-listed.²

11A

Crymax WDG

(Bacillus thuringiensis ssp. kurstaki)

0.5–2.0 lb

4

0

Use high rate for armyworms. Treat when larvae are young.

11A

Deliver

(Bacillus thuringiensis ssp. kurstaki)

0.25–1.5 lb

4

0

Use higher rates for armyworms. OMRI-listed.²

11A

DiPel DF

(Bacillus thuringiensis ssp. kurstaki)

0.5–2.0 lb

4

0

Treat when larvae are young. Good coverage is essential. See label for rates for specific pests. For organic production.

11A

Javelin WG

(Bacillus thuringiensis ssp. kurstaki)

0.12–1.5 lb

4

0

Treat when larvae are young. Thorough coverage is essential. OMRI-listed.²

11A

Xentari DF

(Bacillus thuringiensis ssp. 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.

18

Confirm 2F

(tebufenozide)

6–8 fl oz

4

7

Maximum of 40 fl oz/A per season.

18

Intrepid 2F

(methoxyfenozide)

4–10 fl oz

4

1

Maximum of 64 fl oz/A per year.

28

Coragen

(chlorantraniliprole)

3.5–7.5 fl oz

4

1

Can be applied by drip chemigation to soil at planting or used as a foliar spray.

28

Exirel

(cyantraniliprole)

7–20.5 fl oz

12

1

Maximum of 0.4 lb a.i./A per year of cyantraniliprole-containing products (such as Verimark), including all application types. Do not use an adjuvant.

28

Harvanta 50SL

(cyclaniliprole)

10.9–16.4 fl oz

4

1

Maximum of 49.2 fl oz/A per year.

28

Verimark

(cyantraniliprole)

5.0–13.5 fl oz

4

N/A—applied at planting

Maximum of 13.5 fl oz/A at planting or 0.4 lb a.i./A per year of cyantraniliprole-containing products (such as Exirel), including all application types.

32

Spear-Lep

(GS-omega/kappa-Hxtx-Hv1a)

1–2 pt

4

0

Must be tank-mixed with a Bacillus thurigiensis (Bt) product. Maximum of 10 gal/A per year.

-

Aza-Direct

(azadirachtin)

1–2 pt, up to 3.5 if needed

4

0

OMRI-listed.²

-

Grandevo

(Chromobacterium subtsugae strain PRAA4-1)

1–3 lb

4

0

OMRI-listed.²

-

Molt-X

(azadirachtin)

10 fl oz

4

0

OMRI-listed.²

-

Neemix 4.5 EC

(azadirachtin)

4–16 fl oz

12

0

IGR and feeding repellant. OMRI-listed.²

Fire ants

7A

Extinguish

(S-methoprene)

1–1.5 lb

4

0

Slow-acting IGR. Best applied early spring and fall where crop will be grown. Colonies will be reduced after 3 weeks and eliminated after 8–10 weeks. May be applied by ground equipment or aerially.

Grasshoppers, mole crickets

3A

*Baythroid XL

(beta-cyfluthrin)

0.8–3.2 fl oz

12

0

Maximum of 12.8 fl oz/A per season.

3A

*Fastac CS

(alpha-cypermethrin)

3.2–3.8 fl oz

12

1

Maximum of 11.4 fl oz/A per season.

3A

*Mustang Maxx

(zeta-cypermethrin)

2.24–4.0 fl oz

12

1

Maximum of 24 fl oz/A per season.

4A

Scorpion 35 SL

(dinotefuran)

Foliar: 2–5.25 fl oz

Soil: 9–10.5 fl oz

12

Foliar: 7

Soil: 21

Maximum of 10.5 fl oz/A (foliar) or 21 fl oz/A (soil) per season.

4A

Venom

(dinotefuran)

Foliar: 1.0–3.0 oz

Soil: 5.0–6.0 oz

12

Foliar: 7

Soil: 21

Maximum of 6 oz/A (foliar) or 12 oz/A (soil) per season.

Leafhopper

1A

Sevin 4F

Sevin XLR Plus

(carbaryl)

0.5–1.0 qt

12

14

Maximum of 6 qt/A per year.

1B

Malathion 8F

(malathion)

1.6 pt

12

7

Maximum of 2 applications per year.

3A

*Ambush 25W

(permethrin)

6.4–12.8 oz

12

1

Do not apply more than 1.0 lb a.i./A per season (5 applications at high rate).

3A

*Baythroid XL

(beta-cyfluthrin)

0.8–3.2 fl oz

12

0

Maximum of 12.8 fl oz/A per season.

3A

*Fastac CS

(alpha-cypermethrin)

3.2–3.8 fl oz

12

1

Maximum of 11.4 fl oz/A per season.

3A

*Mustang Maxx

(zeta-cypermethrin)

2.24–4.0 fl oz

12

1

Maximum of 24 fl oz/A per season.

3A

*Pounce 25 W

(permethrin)

3.2–12.8 oz

12

1

Do not apply more than 0.6 lb a.i./A per season (no more than 3 applications at highest rate).

3A

PyGanic Crop Protection EC 5.0

(pyrethrins)

4.5–15.6 fl oz

12

0

Pyrethrins degrade rapidly in sunlight. OMRI-listed.²

3A + -

BotaniGard Maxx

(pyrethrins + Beauveria bassiana strain GHA)

Ground: 0.25–2.00 qt

Aerial: 0.25–1.00 qt

12

0

Apply in sufficient water to cover foliage. Compatible in tank mix with some fungicides. May not be compatible with adjuvants.

4A

Actara

(thiamethoxam)

1.5–3.0 oz

12

7

Maximum of 11 oz/A per growing season.

4A

Admire Pro

(imidacloprid)

Foliar: 1.3 fl oz

Soil: 4.4–10.5 fl oz

12

Foliar: 7

Soil: 21

Maximum of 6.5 fl oz/A (foliar) or 10.5 fl oz/A (soil) per year. Other brands available with same active ingredient.

4A

Belay

(clothianidin)

Foliar: 3–4 fl oz

Soil: 9–12 fl oz

12

Foliar: 7

Soil: 21

Maximum of 12 fl oz/A or 0.2 lb a.i./A per year.

4A

Belay 50 WDG

(clothianidin)

Foliar: 1.6–2.1 oz

Soil: 4.8–6.4 oz

12

7

Maximum of 6.4 oz/A per season. Do not use an adjuvant.

4A

Platinum 75 SG

(thiamethoxam)

1.66–3.67 oz

12

30

Maximum of 3.67 oz/A per season.

4A

Scorpion 35 SL

(dinotefuran)

Foliar: 2–5.25 fl oz

Soil: 9–10.5 fl oz

12

Foliar: 7

Soil: 21

Maximum of 10.5 fl oz/A (foliar) or 21 fl oz/A (soil) per season.

4A

Venom

(dinotefuran)

Foliar: 1.0–3.0 oz

Soil: 5.0–6.0 oz

12

Foliar: 7

Soil: 21

Maximum of 6 oz/A (foliar) or 12 oz/A (soil) per season.

4A + 28

Durivo

(thiamethoxam + chlorantraniliprole)

10–13 oz

12

30

May be applied using one of several soil application methods. 1 application per season.

4A + 28

Voliam Flexi

(thiamethoxam + chlorantraniliprole)

4.0–7.0 oz

12

7

Do not exceed a total of 14 oz/A of Voliam Flexi per season. Do not use an adjuvant.

4D

Sivanto Prime

(flupyradifurone)

7.0–14.0 fl oz

4

1

Maximum of 28 fl oz/A per year.

16

Courier 40SC

(buprofezin)

9.0–13.6 fl oz

12

7

IGR. Do not make more than 2 applications per season per crop or more than 4 per year. Allow 7 days between applications.

-

Aza-Direct

(azadirachtin)

1–2 pt, up to 3.5 if needed

4

0

OMRI-listed.²

-

Molt-X

(azadirachtin)

10 fl oz

4

0

OMRI-listed.²

-

M-Pede 49%

(soap, insecticidal)

1%–2% v/v

12

0

OMRI-listed.²

-

Neemix 4.5 EC

(azadirachtin)

4–16 fl oz

12

0

OMRI-listed.²

Leafminers

3A + -

BotaniGard Maxx

(pyrethrins + Beauveria bassiana strain GHA)

Ground: 0.25–2.00 qt

Aerial: 0.25–1.00 qt

12

0

Apply in sufficient water to cover foliage. Compatible in tank mix with some fungicides. May not be compatible with adjuvants.

5

Entrust SC

(spinosad)

1.5–10.0 fl oz

4

1

Use no more than 29 oz/A per crop. OMRI-listed.²

5

Radiant SC

(spinetoram)

5–10 fl oz

4

1

Maximum of 6 applications; no more than 2 consecutive applications before rotating to another MOA.

6

*Agri-Mek SC

(abamectin)

1.75–3.50 fl oz

12

7

Maximum of 10.25 fl oz/A per year. Must be mixed with a nonionic activator-type wetting, spreading, or penetrating adjuvant. Do not use binder or sticker adjuvant. Many other brands with same active ingredient are available.

6

*Proclaim

(emamectin benzoate)

2.4–4.8 oz

12

7

Do not apply more than 28.8 oz/A per season.

17

Trigard

(cyromazine)

2.66 oz

12

7

No more than 5 applications per crop.

28

Coragen

(chlorantraniliprole)

3.5–7.5 fl oz

4

1

May be applied by drip chemigation in addition to foliar and various soil application methods.

28

Exirel

(cyantraniliprole)

13.5–20.5 fl oz

12

1

Maximum of 0.4 lb a.i./A per year of cyantraniliprole-containing products (such as Verimark), including all application types. Do not use an adjuvant.

28

Harvanta 50SL

(cyclaniliprole)

10.9–16.4 fl oz

4

1

Maximum of 49.2 fl oz/A per year.

28

Verimark

(cyantraniliprole)

6.75–13.5 fl oz

4

N/A; applied at planting

Maximum of 13.5 fl oz/A at planting or 0.4 lb a.i./A per year of cyantraniliprole-containing products (such as Exirel) including all application types.

-

Aza-Direct

(azadirachtin)

1–2 pt, up to 3.5 if needed

4

0

OMRI-listed.²

-

Molt-X

(azadirachtin)

10 fl oz

4

0

OMRI-listed.²

-

Neemix 4.5 EC

(azadirachtin)

4–16 fl oz

12

0

OMRI-listed.²

Mites

(includes carmine spider mite, two-spotted spider mite)

3A

*Brigade 2EC

(bifenthrin)

5.1–6.4 fl oz

12

7

Maximum of 25.6 fl oz/A per season. Other brands available with same active ingredient.

3A + -

BotaniGard Maxx

(pyrethrins + Beauveria bassiana strain GHA)

Ground: 0.25–2.00 qt

Aerial: 0.25–1.00 qt

12

0

Apply in sufficient water to cover foliage. Compatible in tank mix with some fungicides. May not be compatible with adjuvants.

6

*Agri-Mek SC

(abamectin)

1.75–3.50 fl oz

12

7

Maximum of 10.25 fl oz/A per year. Must be mixed with a nonionic activator-type wetting, spreading, or penetrating adjuvant. Do not use binder or sticker adjuvant. Many other brands with same active ingredient are available.

Stink bugs, plant bugs, meadow spittlebug

1A

Sevin 4F

Sevin XLR Plus

(carbaryl)

1–2 qt

12

14

Maximum of 6 qt/A per year.

3A

*Brigade 2EC

(bifenthrin)

5.1–6.4 fl oz

12

7

Maximum of 25.6 fl oz/A per season. Other brands available with same active ingredient.

3A

*Fastac CS

(alpha-cypermethrin)

3.2–3.8 fl oz

12

1

Maximum of 11.4 fl oz/A per season.

3A

*Mustang Maxx

(zeta-cypermethrin)

2.24–4.0 fl oz

12

1

Maximum of 24 fl oz/A per season.

3A

PyGanic Crop Protection EC 5.0

(pyrethrins)

4.5–15.6 fl oz

12

0

Pyrethrins degrade rapidly in sunlight. OMRI-listed.²

3A + -

Azera

(pyrethrins + azadirachtin)

16–56 fl oz

12

0

OMRI-listed.²

3A + -

BotaniGard Maxx

(pyrethrins + Beauveria bassiana strain GHA)

Ground: 0.25–2.00 qt

Aerial: 0.25–1.00 qt

12

0

Apply in sufficient water to cover foliage. Compatible in tank mix with some fungicides. May not be compatible with adjuvants.

4A

Scorpion 35 SL

(dinotefuran)

Foliar: 2–5.25 fl oz

Soil: 9–10.5 fl oz

12

Foliar: 7

Soil: 21

Maximum of 10.5 fl oz/A (foliar) or 21 fl oz/A (soil) per season.

4A

Venom

(dinotefuran)

Foliar: 1.0–3.0 oz

Soil: 5.0–6.0 oz

12

Foliar: 7

Soil: 21

Maximum of 6 oz/A (foliar) or 12 oz/A (soil) per season.

29

Beleaf 50 SG

(flonicamid)

2.0–2.8 oz

12

0

Maximum of 8.4 oz/A per season. Begin applications before pests reach damaging levels.

-

Aza-Direct

(azadirachtin)

1–2 pt, up to 3.5 if needed

4

0

OMRI-listed.²

-

M-Pede 49%

(soap, insecticidal)

1%–2% v/v

12

0

OMRI-listed.²

Thrips (check label for species controlled)

3A, -

BotaniGard Maxx

(pyrethrins + Beauveria bassiana strain GHA)

Ground: 0.25–2.00 qt

Aerial: 0.25–1.00 qt

12

0

Apply in sufficient water to cover foliage. Compatible in tank mix with some fungicides. May not be compatible with adjuvants.

5

Entrust SC

(spinosad)

1.5–10.0 fl oz

4

1

Use no more than 29 oz/A per crop. OMRI-listed.²

5

Radiant SC

(spinetoram)

5–10 fl oz

4

1

Maximum of 6 applications; no more than 2 consecutive applications before rotating to another MOA.

28

Exirel

(cyantraniliprole)

13.5–20.5 fl oz

12

1

Maximum of 0.4 lb a.i./A 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

OMRI-listed.²

-

BotaniGard ES

BoteGHA ES

Mycotrol ESO

(Beauveria bassiana strain GHA)

0.25–1 qt

4

0

Apply in sufficient water to cover foliage, typically 5–100 gal/A. Compatible in tank mix with some fungicides. Mycotrol ESO is OMRI-listed.²

-

Grandevo

(Chromobacterium subtsugae strain PRAA4-1)

1–3 lb

4

0

OMRI-listed.²

-

Molt-X

(azadirachtin)

10 fl oz

4

0

OMRI-listed.²

-

M-Pede 49%

(soap, insecticidal)

1%–2% v/v

12

0

OMRI-listed.²

¹ Mode of Action (MOA) codes for plant pest insecticides from the Insecticide Resistance Action Committee (IRAC) Mode of Action Classification v. 11.1 January 2024. Number codes 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 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.

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.

Alternaria leaf spot

3

Procure 480SC

(triflumizole)

8 fl oz

16 fl oz

0

0.5

3

Rhyme

(flutriafol)

7 fl oz

28 fl oz

7

0.5

No more than 4 applications per season.

3

Trionic 4SC

(triflumizole)

8 fl oz

16 fl oz

0

0.5

No more than 2 applications per season.

3 + 11

Topguard EQ

(flutriafol + azoxystrobin)

8 fl oz

32 fl oz

7

0.5

No more than 4 applications per season.

7 + 11

Luna Sensation

(fluopyram + trifloxystrobin)

7.6 fl oz

15.3 fl oz

0

0.5

Alternate with fungicides of dissimilar modes of action.

7 + 11

Merivon

(pyraclostrobin + fluxapyroxad)

11.0 fl oz

33 fl oz

1

0.5

Alternate with fungicides of dissimilar modes of action.

7 + 12

Miravis Prime

(pydiflumetofen + fludioxonil)

13.4 fl oz

36.5 fl oz

14

0.5

See label for restrictions.

9 + 12

Switch 62.5WDG

(cyprodinil + fludioxonil)

14 oz

56 oz

0

0.5

Alternate with fungicide with dissimilar modes of action after 2 applications.

11

Cabrio EG

(pyraclostrobin)

16 oz

64 oz

0

0.5

Alternate with fungicides of dissimilar modes of action.

11

Quadris

(azoxystrobin)

15.4 fl oz

2.88 qt

0

4 hr

Alternate with fungicides of dissimilar modes of action.

Bacterial blight

M1

(copper compounds)

Many brands available: Badge SC, Badge X2, Basic Copper 53, Champ DP, Champ Formula 2, Champion++, Cueva, Cuproxat, Kentan DF, Kocide 3000, Kop-hydroxide, Nu-Cop 3L, Nu-Cop 50WP, Nu-Cop D, Nu-Cop HB

SEE INDIVIDUAL LABEL

1

Varies by product from 4 hr to 2 days

Basal rot

Septoria

Gray mold

Sclerotinia

9 + 12

Switch 62.5WDG

(cyprodinil + fludioxonil)

14 oz

56 oz

0

0.5

Alternate with fungicide with dissimilar modes of action after 2 applications.

12

Cannonball WG

(fludioxonil)

7 oz

28 oz

0

0.5

14

Botran 5F

(dichloran)

5.33 lb

5.33 lb

14

0.5

19

OSO 5%SC

(polyoxin D zinc salt)

13 fl oz

84 fl oz

0

4 hr

See label for details.

Botrytis rot

7

Endura

(boscalid)

9.0 oz

18 oz

14

0.5

See label for details.

7 + 11

Luna Sensation

(fluopyram + trifloxystrobin)

7.6 fl oz

15.3 fl oz

0

0.5

Alternate with fungicides of dissimilar modes of action.

7 + 12

Miravis Prime

(pydiflumetofen + fludioxonil)

13.4 fl oz

36.5 fl oz

14

0.5

See label for details.

14

Botran 5F

(dichloran)

5.33 lb

5.33 lb

14

0.5

19

OSO 5%SC

(polyoxin D zinc salt)

13 fl oz

84 fl oz

0

4 hr

See label for details.

Cercospora leaf spot

Septoria leaf spot

7 + 11

Luna Sensation

(fluopyram + trifloxystrobin)

7.6 fl oz

15.3 fl oz

0

0.5

Alternate with fungicides of dissimilar modes of action.

7 + 11

Merivon

(pyraclostrobin + fluxapyroxad)

11.0 fl oz

33 fl oz

1

0.5

Alternate with fungicides of dissimilar modes of action.

7 + 12

Miravis Prime

(pydiflumetofen + fludioxonil)

13.4 fl oz

36.5 fl oz

14

0.5

See label for restrictions.

11

Cabrio EG

(pyraclostrobin)

16 oz

64 oz

0

0.5

Alternate with fungicides of dissimilar modes of action.

11

Quadris

(azoxystrobin)

15.4 fl oz

2.88 qt

0

4 hr

Alternate with fungicides of dissimilar modes of action.

Damping off

M3

Defiant 75 WP

(thiram)

5.3 oz/100 lb of seed

1

Seed treatment only.

Downy mildew

M1

(copper compounds)

Many brands available: Badge SC, Badge X2, Basic Copper 53, Champ DP, Champ Formula 2, Champion++, Cueva, Cuproxat, Kentan DF, Kocide 3000, Kop-hydroxide, Nu-Cop 3L, Nu-Cop 50WP, Nu-Cop DF, Nu-Cop HB

SEE INDIVIDUAL LABEL

1

Varies by product from 4 hrs to 2 days

M2

(sulfur)

Many brands available: Crusade DF, Microfine Sulfur, Micro Sulf, Microthiol Disperss, Sulfur 90W

SEE INDIVIDUAL LABEL

1

1

Do not apply during periods of warm weather. Do not apply within 2 weeks of an oil spray.

11

(azoxystrobin)

Various brands available: Quadris, Satori, Willowood Azoxy

15.5 fl oz

2.88 qt

0

4 hr

Alternate with fungicides of dissimilar modes of action.

11

Cabrio EG

(pyraclostrobin)

16 oz

64 oz

0

0.5

Alternate with fungicides with dissimilar modes of action.

11

Reason

(fenamidone)

8.2 fl oz

24.6 fl oz

2

0.5

Alternate with fungicides with dissimilar modes of action.

21

Ranman

(cyazofamid)

2.75 fl oz

16.5 fl oz

0

0.5

Alternate with fungicides of dissimilar modes of action.

27 + 11

Tanos

(cymoxanil + famoxadone)

8 oz

24 oz

3

0.5

33

Aliette WDG

Legion 80WDG

Linebacker WDG

(fosetyl-Al)

5 lb

Aliette: 35 lb

Legion, Linebacker: 20 lb

3

0.5

Caution should be used when applying in a management program including copper fungicides.

33

(mono- and dipotassium salts of phosphorous acid)

Many brands available: Alude, Confine Extra, Fosiphite, Fungi-phite, K-Phite 7LP, Oxiphos, Phiticide, Prophyt, Phostrol, Rampart, Reveille

3 qt

0

4 hr

See label for details.

40

Forum

(dimethopmorph)

6.0 fl oz

30 fl oz

0

0.5

Do not apply sequentially.

40

Revus

(mandipropamid)

8 fl oz

32 fl oz

1

4 hr

Do not exceed 2 sequential applications. See label for soil applications.

43

Presidio

(fluopicolide)

4 fl oz

12 fl oz

2

0.5

Must be tank-mixed with a fungicide of different mode of action. Do not exceed 2 sequential applications.

45 + 40

Zampro

(ametoctradin + dimethomorph)

14 fl oz

42 fl oz

0

0.5

Do not exceed 2 sequential applications

49 + 4

Orondis Gold

(oxathiapiprolin + mefenoxam)

19.2 fl oz

38.4 fl oz

0

4 hr

Do not make foliar applications with Orondis Ultra if applied using soil applications. Be aware of plant-back restrictions.

49 + 40

Orondis Ultra

(oxathiapiprolin + mandipropamid)

8 fl oz

32 fl oz

1

0.5

Do not exceed 4 applications per crop. Do not make more than 2 sequential applications. Do not exceed more than 33% of total foliar applications.

Powdery mildew

M2

(sulfur)

Many brands available: Microfine Sulfur, Micro Sulf, Microthiol Disperss, Suffa, Sulfur 90W

SEE INDIVIDUAL LABEL

1

1

Do not apply during periods of warm weather. Do not apply within 2 weeks of an oil spray.

3

Procure 480SC

(triflumizole)

8 fl oz

18 fl oz

0

0.5

3

Rhyme

(flutriafol)

7 fl oz

28 fl oz

7

0.5

No more than 4 applications per season.

3

Trionic 4SC

(triflumizole)

8 fl oz

16 fl oz

0

0.5

No more than 2 applications per season.

3 + 11

Topguard EQ

(flutriafol + azoxystrobin)

8 fl oz

32 fl oz

7

0.5

No more than 4 applications per season.

7

Fontelis

(penthiopyrad)

24 fl oz

72 fl oz

3

0.5

7 + 11

Luna Sensation

(fluopyram + trifloxystrobin)

7.6 fl oz

15.3 fl oz

0

0.5

Alternate with fungicides of dissimilar modes of action.

7 + 11

Merivon

(pyraclostrobin + fluxapyroxad)

11.0 fl oz

33 fl oz

1

0.5

Alternate with fungicides of dissimilar modes of action.

7 + 12

Miravis Prime

(pydiflumetofen + fludioxonil)

13.4 fl oz

36.5 fl oz

14

0.5

See label for restrictions.

9 + 12

Switch 62.5WDG

(cyprodinil + fludioxonil)

14 oz

56 oz

0

0.5

Alternate with fungicide with dissimilar modes of action after 2 applications. See label for details.

11

(azoxystrobin)

Various brands available: Equation, Quadris, Satori, Willowood Azoxy

15.5 fl oz

2.88 qt

0

4 hr

Alternate with fungicides of dissimilar modes of action.

11

Cabrio EG

(pyraclostrobin)

16 oz

64 oz

0

0.5

Alternate with fungicides of dissimilar modes of action.

Pythium damping off

4

Sebring

(metalaxyl)

0.7 fl oz/100 lb of seed

2

Seed treatment only.

Pythium seedling blight

4

Acquire

Allegiance FL

(metalaxyl)

0.7 fl oz/100 lb of seed

1

Seed treatment only.

4

Apron XL

(mefenoxam)

0.64 fl oz/100 lb of seed

2

4

Metastar 2E

(metalaxyl)

8 pt

2

Apply as a broadcast soil application and incorporate into top 2 inches.

Pythium seedling disease

4

Ridomil Gold GR

Ridomil Gold SL

Ultra Flourish

(mefenoxam)

GR: 40 lb

SL: 2 pt

Ultra Flourish: 4 pt

2

See label for specifics regarding preplant incorporated applications and surface applications at the time of planting.

Rhizoctonia bottom rot

7 + 11

Luna Sensation

(fluopyram + trifloxystrobin)

7.6 fl oz

15.3 fl oz

0

0.5

Alternate with fungicides of dissimilar modes of action.

Sclerotinia diseases

7

Endura

(boscalid)

10.0 oz

18 oz

14

0.5

See label for details.

9 + 12

Switch 62.5WDG

(cyprodinil + fludioxonil)

14 oz

56 oz

0

0.5

Alternate with fungicide with dissimilar modes of action after 2 applications.

11

Quadris

(azoxystrobin)

15.2 fl oz

2.88 qt

0

4 hr

Alternate with fungicides of dissimilar modes of action.

Various seedling diseases

4 + 11

Uniform

(azoxystrobin + mefenoxam)

0.34 fl oz/1000 ft of row

1 application

0

Soil incorporated.

12

Maxim 4FSS

(fludioxonil)

0.16 fl oz/100 lb of seed

0.5

Seed treatment only.

¹ FRAC code (fungicide group): Number (1–54) and letters (U and P) are used to distinguish the fungicide mode of action groups. All fungicides within the same group (with same number or letter) indicate same active ingredient or similar mode of action. This information must be considered for the fungicide resistance management decisions. U = unknown, or a mode of action that has not been classified yet and is typically associated with another number; P = host plant defense inducers. Source: FRAC Code List 2024; http://www.frac.info/ (FRAC = Fungicide Resistance Action Committee).

² Information provided in this table applies only to Florida. Be sure to read a current product label before applying any chemical. 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.