\m    42   13  110    2  1 'Ants'
\m    57   18   66    2  1 'Aphids'
\m    91   28  125    3  1 'Armyworms'
\m   108   35   11    3  1 'Beet Armyworms'
\m   121   40    4    3  1 'Cabbage Loopers'
\m   148   49   19    4  1 'Corn Earworms'
\m   160   53   62    4  1 'Cucumber Beetles'
\m   197   65   67    5  1 'Cutworms'
\m   227   75   88    5  1 'Darkling Ground Beetles'
\m   239   80   13    5  1 'Fall Armyworms'
\m   256   86   37    6  1 'False Chinchbugs'
\m   270   91   33    6  1 'Field Crickets'
\m   282   95   72    6  1 'Flea Beetles'
\m   310  105   23    7  1 'Grasshoppers'
\m   326  110   88    7  1 'Leafhoppers'
\m   358  120   58    8  1 'Leafminers'
\m   400  133    5    9  1 'Loopers'
\m   424  140  110    9  1 'Lygus Bugs'
\m   438  145   91    9  1 'Melonworms'
\m   477  160   85   10  1 'Mites'
\m   501  168    0   10  1 'Omnivorous Leafroller'
\m   514  172   56   11  1 'Pickleworms'
\m   547  183  112   11  1 'Rindworms'
\m   568  190   43   12  1 'Saltmarsh Caterpillars'
\m   580  194  100   12  1 'Sowbugs'
\m   592  199    1   12  1 'Squash Beetles'
\m   604  203   40   12  1 'Squash Bugs'
\m   626  210   70   13  1 'Squash Vine Borers'
\m   648  218   64   13  1 'Stinkbugs'
\m   662  223   43   13  1 'Thrips'
\m   677  228   24   14  1 'Tobacco Budworms'
\m   692  233  101   14  1 'Webworms'
\m   706  238   57   14  1 'Whiteflies'
\m   718  242   91   14  1 'Wireworms'
\m   733  247   80   15  1 'Yellow-Striped Armyworms'
\t'November 1987'                                                 'IX E-'
\a                 Dr. Freddie Johnson, Extension Entomologist
\a
\a                          INSECT CONTROL IN CANTALOUPE

                 Dr. Freddie Johnson, Extension Entomologist
\h 1 'Ants'


                          INSECT CONTROL IN CANTALOUPE



                                      Ants

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                 Min. Days to
Insecticide                     Formulation    Rate/Acre            Harvest
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
carbaryl (Sevin)                5 B            20 lb                 0
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
\h 1 'Aphids'



                                     Aphids

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                 Min. Days to
Insecticide                     Formulation    Rate/Acre            Harvest
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
carbophenothion (Thrithion)     8 EC           1/2 - 1 pt             5
  (melon aphid)

diazinon                        4 EC           1 - 1 1/2 pt           3

dimethoate (Cygon, Defend)      4 EC           1 pt                   3

endosulfan (Thiodan)            3 EC           1 1/3 - 2 2/3 pt       0

malathion (Cythion)             5 EC           1 1/2 - 2 pt           1

methomyl (Lannate, Nudrin)      1.8 L          2 - 4 pt          1 for 2 pt
  (melon aphid)                                                  3 for 2+ pt

mevinphos (Phosdrin)            4 EC           1/4 - 1/2 pt           1

oxydemetonmethyl                2 EC           1 1/2 - 2 pt          14
  (Meta-Systox-R)

parathion (Aqua 8)              8 EC           1/2 pt                 7

permethrin (Pounce)             3.2 EC         8 oz                   1
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
\b\v
\h 1 'Armyworms'
\v
\v
\v
                                   Armyworms

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                 Min. Days to
Insecticide                     Formulation    Rate/Acre            Harvest
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
carbaryl (Sevin)                5 B            20 lb                  0

methomyl (Lannate, Nudrin)      1.8 L          2 - 4 pt          1 for 2 pt
                                                                 3 for 2+ pt

naled (Dibrom)                  8 EC           1 - 2 pt               1
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
\h 1 'Beet Armyworms'



                                 Beet Armyworm

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                 Min. Days to
Insecticide                     Formulation    Rate/Acre            Harvest
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
methomyl (Lannate, Nudrin)      1.8 L          2 - 4 pt          1 for 2 pt
                                                                 3 for 2+ pt
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
\h 1 'Cabbage Loopers'



                                Cabbage Loopers

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                 Min. Days to
Insecticide                     Formulation    Rate/Acre            Harvest
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
cryolite (Kryocide)             96 WP          15 - 25 lb        not after
                                                                 fruit forms

endosulfan (Thiodan)            3 EC           1 1/3 qt              0

fenvalerate (Pydrin)            2.4 EC         5 1/3 - 10 2/3 oz     3

methamidophos (Monitor)         4 EC           1 - 2 pt              7

methomyl (Lannate, Nudrin)      1.8 L          2 - 4 pt          0 for 2 pt
                                                                 3 for 2+ pt

mevinphos (Phosdrin)            4 EC           1/2 - 1 pt            1

naled (Dibrom)                  8 EC           1 - 2 pt              1
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
\b\v
\h 1 'Corn Earworms'
\v
\v
\v
                                  Corn Earworm

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                 Min. Days to
Insecticide                     Formulation    Rate/Acre            Harvest
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
fenvalerate (Pydrin)            2.4 EC         5 1/3 - 10 2/3 oz     3
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
\h 1 'Cucumber Beetles'



                                Cucumber Beetle

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                 Min. Days to
Insecticide                     Formulation    Rate/Acre            Harvest
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
azinphosmethyl (Guthion)        2 EC           2 pt                   0
  (spotted, striped,
   Western-striped)

carbaryl (Sevin)                80 WP          1 1/4 lb               0

cryolite (Kryocide)             96 WP          15 - 25 lb        not after
                                                                 fruit forms

endosulfan (Thiodan)            3 EC           1 1/3 - 2 2/3 pt       0

fenvalerate (Pydrin)            2.4 EC         5 1/3 - 10 2/3 oz      3
  (adult)

malathion (Cythion)             5 EC           2 - 3 pt               1

methomyl (Lannate, Nudrin)      1.8 L          2 - 4 pt          1 for 2 pt
                                                                 3 for 2+ pt

methoxychlor                    2 EC           2 - 4 qt          1 for 3 1/2 qt
                                                                7 for 3 1/2+ qt

parathion (Aqua 8)              8 EC           1/2 pt                 7

permethrin (Pounce)             3.2 EC         4 - 8 oz               1
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
\b\v
\h 1 'Cutworms'
\v
\v
\v
                                    Cutworms

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                 Min. Days to
Insecticide                     Formulation    Rate/Acre            Harvest
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
carbaryl (Sevin)                5 B            20 lb                  0

diazinon (D.z.n.)               14 G           14 - 28 lb        preplant
  (surface and subterranean)

fenvalerate (Pydrin)            2.4 EC         5 1/3 -           3 (seedling
                                               10 2/3 oz         spray)

methamidophos (Monitor)         4 EC           1 - 2 pt               7
  (granulate)

methomyl (Lannate, Nudrin)      1.8 L          2 - 4 pt          1 for 2 pt
                                                                 3 for 2+ pt

mevinphos (Phosdrin)            4 EC           1/2 - 1 pt             1
  (climbing cutworm)

permethrin (Ambush)             2 EC           6.4 - 12.8 oz          1
           (Pounce)             3.2 EC         4 - 8 oz               1
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
\h 1 'Darkling Ground Beetles'



                            Darkling Ground Beetles

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                 Min. Days to
Insecticide                     Formulation    Rate/Acre            Harvest
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
carbaryl (Sevin)                5 B            20 lb                  0
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
\h 1 'Fall Armyworms'



                                 Fall Armyworm

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                 Min. Days to
Insecticide                     Formulation    Rate/Acre            Harvest
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
methoxychlor                    4 L            1 - 3 qt          1 for up to
                                                                 1.75 qt;
                                                                 7 for 1.75+ qt

methomyl (Lannate, Nudrin)      1.8 L          2 pt                  1
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
\b\v
\h 1 'False Chinchbugs'
\v
\v
\v
                                False Chinchbugs

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                 Min. Days to
Insecticide                     Formulation    Rate/Acre            Harvest
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
mevinphos (Phosdrin)            4 EC           1/2 - 1 pt             1

parathion                       4 EC           1/2 pt                 7
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
\h 1 'Field Crickets'



                                 Field Crickets

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                 Min. Days to
Insecticide                     Formulation    Rate/Acre            Harvest
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
carbaryl (Sevin)                5 B            20 lb                 0
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
\h 1 'Flea Beetles'



                                  Flea Beetles

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                 Min. Days to
Insecticide                     Formulation    Rate/Acre            Harvest
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
carbaryl (Sevin)                80 WP          1 1/4 lb               0

carbophenothion (Trithion)      8 EC           1/2 - 1 pt             5
  (potato flea beetle)

cryolite (Kryocide)             96 WP          15 - 25 lb        not after
                                                                 fruit forms

endosulfan (Thiodan)            3 EC           1 1/3 - 2 2/3 pt       0
  (striped flea beetle)

methomyl (Lannate, Nudrin)      1.8 L          2 - 4 pt          1 for 2 pt
                                                                 3 for 2+ pt

methoxychlor                    2 EC           2 - 4 qt          1 for 3 1/2 qt
                                                                7 for 3 1/2+ qt
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
\b\v
\h 1 'Grasshoppers'
\v
\v
\v
                                  Grasshoppers

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                 Min. Days to
Insecticide                     Formulation    Rate/Acre            Harvest
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
carbaryl (Sevin)                5 B            20 lb                  0

fenvalerate (Pydrin)            2.4 EC         5 1/3 - 10 2/3 oz      3

mevinphos (Phosdrin)            4 EC           1/2 - 1 pt             1
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
\h 1 'Leafhoppers'



                                  Leafhoppers

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                 Min. Days to
Insecticide                     Formulation    Rate/Acre            Harvest
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
azinphosmethyl (Guthion)        2 EC           1 1/2 - 2 pt           0

carbaryl (Sevin)                80 WP          1 1/4 lb               0

diazinon                        4 EC           1 - 1 1/2 pt           3

dimethoate (Cygon, Defend)      4 EC           1 pt                   3

ethion                          8 EC           3/4 - 1 pt             0
  (melon leafhopper)

fenvalerate (Pydrin)            2.4 EC         5 1/3 - 10 2/3 oz      3

malathion (Cythion)             5 EC           1 1/2 - 2 pt           1

mevinphos (Phosdrin)            4 EC           1/2 - 1 pt             1

naled (Dibrom)                  8 EC           1 - 2 pt               1

parathion                       4 EC           1/2 - 1 pt             7
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
\b\v
\h 1 'Leafminers'
\v
\v
\v
                                  Leaf Miners

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                 Min. Days to
Insecticide                     Formulation    Rate/Acre            Harvest
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
azinphosmethyl (Guthion)        2 EC           1 1/2 - 2 pt           0

carbophenothion (Trithion)      8 EC           1/2 - 1 pt             5
  (no longer being manufactured,
   existing stocks can be used)

diazinon                        4 EC           1/2 - 1 pt             3
  (serpentine leaf miner)

dimethoate (Cygon, Defend)      4 EC           1 pt                   3

ethion                          8 EC           1/ 2 pt                0
  (melon leaf miner)

malathion (Cythion)             5 EC           2 pt                   1

methamidophos (Monitor)         4 EC           1 - 2 pt               7

mevinphos (Phosdrin)            4 EC           1/2 - 1 pt             1
  (adults)

naled (Dibrom)                  8 EC           1 - 2 pt               1

oxamyl (Vydate)                 2 SL           2 - 4 pt               1

parathion                       4 EC           1/2 pt                 7
  (serpentine leaf miner)

permethrin (Ambush)             2 EC           6.4 - 12.8 oz          1
           (Pounce)             3.2 EC         8 oz                   1
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
\b\v
\h 1 'Loopers'
\v
\v
\v
                                    Loopers

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                 Min. Days to
Insecticide                     Formulation    Rate/Acre            Harvest
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Bacillus thuringiensis          See individual labels.                0
  (Bactur, Bactospeine, Dipel,
   Sok, Thuricide)

endosulfan (Thiodan)            3 EC           2 2/3 pt               0
  (cabbage looper)

methamidophos (Monitor)         4 EC           1 - 2 pt               7

methomyl (Lannate, Nudrin)      1.8 L          2 - 4 pt          1 for 2 pt
                                                                 3 for 2+ pt

mevinphos (Phosdrin)            4 EC           1/2 - 1 pt             1
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
\h 1 'Lygus Bugs'



                                   Lygus Bugs

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                 Min. Days to
Insecticide                     Formulation    Rate/Acre            Harvest
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
fenvalerate (Pydrin)            2.4 EC         5 1/3 - 10 2/3 oz      3

mevinphos (Phosdrin)            4 EC           1/2 - 1 pt             1
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
\h 1 'Melonworms'



                                  Melonworms

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                 Min. Days to
Insecticide                     Formulation    Rate/Acre            Harvest
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Bacillus thuringiensis          See individual labels.                0
  (Bactur, Bactospeine, Dipel,
   Sok, Thuricide)

carbaryl (Sevin)                80 WP          2/3 - 1 1/4 lb         0

cryolite (Kryocide)             96 WP          15 - 25 lb        not after
                                                                 fruit forms

endosulfan (Thiodan)            3 EC           1 1/3 - 2 2/3 pt       0

methamidophos (Monitor)         4 EC           1 - 2 pt               7

\p                                    (cont'd)
\b\pMelonworms - cont'd
\p------------------------------------------------------------------------------
\p                                                                 Min. Days to
\pInsecticide                     Formulation    Rate/Acre            Harvest
\p------------------------------------------------------------------------------
methomyl (Lannate, Nudrin)      1.8 L          2 - 4 pt          1 for 2 pt
                                                                 3 for 2+ pt

methoxychlor                    2 EC           2 - 4 qt          1 for up to
                                                                 3 1/2 qt
                                                                 7 for over
                                                                 3 1/2 qt

permethrin (Pounce)             3.2 EC         4 - 8 oz               1
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
\h 1 'Mites'



                                     Mites

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                 Min. Days to
Insecticide                     Formulation    Rate/Acre            Harvest
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
diazinon                        50 W           1 - 1 1/2 lb           3

ethion                          8 EC           1/2 pt                 0
  (2-spotted spider-mite)

malathion (Cythion)             5 EC           1 1/2 - 2 pt           1

mevinphos (Phosdrin)            4 EC           1/2 - 1 pt             1

oxydementonmethyl               2 EC           1 1/2 - 2 pt           14
  (Meta-Systox-R)

sulfur                          see various labels
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
\h 1 'Omnivorous Leafroller'



                             Omnivorous Leafroller

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                 Min. Days to
Insecticide                     Formulation    Rate/Acre            Harvest
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
endosulfan (Thiodan)            3 EC           2 2/3 pt               0
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
\b\v
\h 1 'Pickleworms'
\v
\v
\v
                                  Pickleworms

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                 Min. Days to
Insecticide                     Formulation    Rate/Acre            Harvest
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
carbaryl (Sevin)                80 WP          2/3 - 1 1/4 lb         0

cryolite (Kryocide)             96 WP          15-25 lb          not after
                                                                 fruit forms

endosulfan (Thiodan)            3 EC           1 1/3 - 2 2/3 pt       0

fenvalerate (Pydrin)            2.4 EC         5 1/3 - 10 2/3 oz      3

malathion                       5 EC           2 pt                   1

methamidophos (Monitor)         4 EC           1 - 2 pt               7

methomyl (Lannate, Nudrin)      1.8 L          2 - 4 pt          1 for 2 pt
                                                                 3 for 2+ pt

naled (Dibrom)                  8 EC           1 - 2 pt               1

parathion                       4 EC           1/2 - 1 pt             7

permethrin (Ambush)             2 EC           6.4 - 12.8 oz          1
           (Pounce)             3.2 EC         4 - 8 oz               1
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
\h 1 'Rindworms'



                                   Rindworms

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                 Min. Days to
Insecticide                     Formulation    Rate/Acre            Harvest
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
azinphosmethyl (Guthion)        2 EC           2 pt                   0

Bacillus thuringiensis          See individual labels.                0
  (Bactur, Bactospeine, Dipel,
   Sok, Thuricide)

fenvalerate (Pydrin)            2.4 EC         5 1/3 - 10 2/3 oz      3

methamidophos (Monitor)         4 EC           1 - 2 pt               7
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
\b\v
\h 1 'Saltmarsh Caterpillars'
\v
\v
\v
                             Saltmarsh Caterpillar

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                 Min. Days to
Insecticide                     Formulation    Rate/Acre            Harvest
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
mevinphos (Phosdrin)            4 EC           1/2 - 1 pt             1
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
\h 1 'Sowbugs'



                                    Sowbugs

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                 Min. Days to
Insecticide                     Formulation    Rate/Acre            Harvest
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
carbaryl (Sevin)                5 B            20 lb                  0
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
\h 1 'Squash Beetles'



                                 Squash Beetle

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                 Min. Days to
Insecticide                     Formulation    Rate/Acre            Harvest
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
endosulfan (Thiodan)            3 EC           1 1/3 - 2 2/3 pt       0
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
\h 1 'Squash Bugs'



                                  Squash Bugs

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                 Min. Days to
Insecticide                     Formulation    Rate/Acre            Harvest
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
carbaryl (Sevin)                80 WP          1 1/4 lb               0

endosulfan (Thiodan)            3 EC           1 1/3 - 2 2/3 pt       0

fenvalerate (Pydrin)            2.4 EC         5 1/3 - 10 2/3 oz      3

parathion                       4 EC           1 pt                   7

permethrin (Ambush)             2 EC           6.4 - 12.8 oz          1
           (Pounce)             3.2 EC         8 oz                   1
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
\b\v
\h 1 'Squash Vine Borers'
\v
\v
\v
                               Squash Vine Borer

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                 Min. Days to
Insecticide                     Formulation    Rate/Acre            Harvest
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
endosulfan (Thiodan)            3 EC           1 1/3 - 2 2/3 pt      0

fenvalerate (Pydrin)            2.4 EC         5 1/3 - 10 2/3 oz     3

malathion (Cythion)             5 EC           3 pt                  1

methoxychlor                    4 L            1 - 3 qt          1  up to 1.75
                                                                 qt;
                                                                 9 over 1.75 qt

permethrin (Pounce)             3.2 EC         4 - 8 oz               1
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
\h 1 'Stinkbugs'



                                   Stinkbugs

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                 Min. Days to
Insecticide                     Formulation    Rate/Acre            Harvest
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
fenvalerate (Pydrin)            2.4 EC         5 1/3 - 10 2/3 oz      3

parathion (Aqua 8)              8 EC           1/2 pt                 7
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
\h 1 'Thrips'



                                     Thrips

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                 Min. Days to
Insecticide                     Formulation    Rate/Acre            Harvest
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
diazinon                        4 EC           1/2 - 1 pt             3

dimethoate (Cygon)              4 EC           1 pt                   3
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
\b\v
\h 1 'Tobacco Budworms'
\v
\v
\v
                                Tobacco Budworm

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                 Min. Days to
Insecticide                     Formulation    Rate/Acre            Harvest
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
methomyl (Lannate, Nudrin)      1.8 L          2 - 4 pt          1 for 2 pt
                                                                 3 for 2+ pt

methamidophos (Monitor)         4 EC           1 - 2 pt               7
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
\h 1 'Webworms'



                                     Webworms

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                 Min. Days to
Insecticide                     Formulation    Rate/Acre            Harvest
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Bacillus thuringiensis          See individual labels.                0
  (Bactur, Bactospeine, Dipel,
   Sok, Thuricide)
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
\h 1 'Whiteflies'



                                   Whiteflies

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                 Min. Days to
Insecticide                     Formulation    Rate/Acre            Harvest
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
permethrin (Pounce)             3.2 EC         8 oz                   1
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
\h 1 'Wireworms'



                                   Wireworms

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                 Min. Days to
Insecticide                     Formulation    Rate/Acre            Harvest
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
diazinon (D.z.n.)               14 G           21 - 28 lb        preplant

parathion                       10 G           30 - 40 lb        preplant
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
\b\v
\h 1 'Yellow-Striped Armyworms'
\v
\v
\v
                            Yellow-Striped Armyworm

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                 Min. Days to
Insecticide                     Formulation    Rate/Acre            Harvest
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
methomyl (Nudrin)               1.8 L          2 - 4 pt          1 for 2 pt
                                                                 3 for 2+ pt
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
