\m    36   11   96    2  1 'Ants'
\m    50   16   50    2  1 'Aphids'
\m    94   32   16    3  1 'Armyworms'
\m   116   39  107    3  1 'Beet Armyworms'
\m   129   44  100    3  1 'Cabbage Loopers'
\m   145   50   39    3  1 'Corn Earworms'
\m   160   55   30    4  1 'Crickets'
\m   172   59   67    4  1 'Cucumber Beetles'
\m   215   73   85    5  1 'Cutworms'
\m   238   81   41    5  1 'Darkling Beetles'
\m   250   85   84    5  1 'Flea Beetles'
\m   278   95   86    6  1 'Granulate Cutworms'
\m   291  100   91    6  1 'Grasshoppers'
\m   309  106   97    6  1 'Leafhoppers'
\m   335  115   53    7  1 'Leafminers'
\m   366  125   56    7  1 'Loopers'
\m   385  132   10    7  1 'Lygus Bugs'
\m   399  136  123    8  1 'Mites'
\m   437  150   85    8  1 'Omnivorous Leafrollers'
\m   450  155   15    9  1 'Pickleworms and Melonworms'
\m   489  168    3    9  1 'Rindworms'
\m   504  172  116   10  1 'Sowbugs'
\m   516  177   23   10  1 'Squash Beetles'
\m   530  182   10   10  1 'Squash Bugs'
\m   551  189   49   11  1 'Squash Vine Borers'
\m   576  198   82   11  1 'Stinkbugs'
\m   594  205   37   11  1 'Thrips'
\m   613  211  124   12  1 'Tobacco Budworms'
\m   626  216  127   12  1 'Wireworms'
\t'November 1987'                                                 'IX J-'
\a                 Dr. Freddie Johnson, Extension Entomologist
\a
\a                           INSECT CONTROL IN CUCUMBER

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


                           INSECT CONTROL IN CUCUMBER


                                      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 (Trithion)      4 EC           1 - 2 pt               7
  (melon aphid)
  (no longer being manufactured,
   existing supplies may be used)

diazinon (D.z.n. AG500)         4 EC           1 pt                   7

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

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

methamidophos (Monitor)         4 EC           1 - 2 pt               10

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

methyl parathion                4 EC           1/2 pt            15 - do not
                                                                 apply prior
                                                                 to vining

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

naled (Dibrom)                  8 EC           1 pt                   0

oxydemetonmethyl                2 S (EC)       1 1/2 - 2 pt      0 - do not
  (Meta-Systox-R)                                                use more than
                                                                 twice per
                                                                 season

parathion                       4 EC           1 pt              15 - do not
                                                                 apply before
                                                                 vining
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
\b\v
\h 1 'Armyworms'
\v
\v
\v
                                   Armyworms

See also:  Beet Armyworm
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                 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
  (fall, yellowstriped,                                          3 for 2+ pt
   armyworms)

methoxychlor                    4 L            1 - 3 qt          1 for 1 3/4 qt
  (fall armyworm)                                               7 for 1 3/4+ qt

naled (Dibrom)                  8 EC           1 pt                   0
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
\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        wash fruit

esfenvalerate (Asana)           1.9 EC         1.7 - 3.4 fl oz        3

fenvalerate (Pydrin)            2.4 EC         5 1/3 - 10 2/3 oz      3
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
\h 1 'Corn Earworms'



                                  Corn Earworm

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                 Min. Days to
Insecticide                     Formulation    Rate/Acre            Harvest
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
esfenvalerate (Asana)           1.9 EC         1.7 - 3.4 fl oz        3

fenvalerate (Pydrin)            2.4 EC         5 1/3 - 10 2/3 oz      3
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
\b\v
\h 1 'Crickets'
\v
\v
\v
                                    Crickets

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



                                Cucumber Beetle

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                 Min. Days to
Insecticide                     Formulation    Rate/Acre            Harvest
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
azinphosmethyl (Guthion)        2 S, 2 L       2 pt                   1
  (spotted, striped,              (EC)
   western beetles)

azinphosmethyl (Guthion)        50 WP          1 lb                   1

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

cryolite (Kryocide)             96 WP          15 - 25 lb        wash fruit

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

esfenvalerate (Asana)           1.9 EC         1.7 - 3.4 fl oz        3
   (adult control)

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

malathion (Cythion)             5 EC           2 pt                   1

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

methoxychlor                    4 L            1 - 3 qt          1 for 1 3/4 qt
                                                                7 for 1 3/4+ qt

naled (Dibrom)                  8 EC           1 pt                   0

parathion                       4 EC           1 pt              15 - do not
                                                                 apply before
                                                                 vining
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
\b\v
\h 1 'Cutworms'
\v
\v
\v
                                  Cutworms

See also:  Granulate Cutworm
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                 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

esfenvalerate (Asana)           1.9 EC         1.7 - 3.4 fl oz        3
 (seedling spray)

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

methomyl (Lannate, Nudrin)      1.8 L          2 - 4 pt          1 for 2 pt
  (granulate, variegated)                                        3 for 2+ pt
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
\h 1 'Darkling Beetles'



                                Darkling Beetles

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                 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

cryolite (Kryocide)             96 WP          15 - 25 lb        wash fruit

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

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

methoxychlor                    4 L            1 - 3 qt          1 for 1 3/4 qt
                                                                7 for 1 3/4+ qt

parathion                       4 EC           1 pt              15 - do not
                                                                 apply before
                                                                 vining
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
\b\v
\h 1 'Granulate Cutworms'
\v
\v
\v
                               Granulate Cutworms

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                 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 'Grasshoppers'



                                  Grasshoppers

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

esfenvalerate (Asana)           1.9 EC         1.7 - 3.4 fl oz        3

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
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
carbophenothion (Trithion)      4 EC           1 - 2 pt               7
  (potato leafhopper)

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

esfenvalerate (Asana)           1.9 EC         1.7 - 3.4 fl oz        3

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

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

parathion                       4 EC           1 pt              15 - do not
                                                                 apply before
                                                                 vining
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
\b\v
\h 1 'Leafminers'
\v
\v
\v
                                   Leafminers

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                 Min. Days to
Insecticide                     Formulation    Rate/Acre            Harvest
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
carbophenothion (Trithion)      4 EC           1 - 2 pt               7
  (serpentine)

diazinon (D.z.n. AG500)         4 EC           1 pt                   7
  (serpentine)

ethion                          4 EC           1 pt                   0
  (serpentine)

malathion (Cythion)             5 EC           2 pt                   1

methamidophos (Monitor)         4 EC           1 - 2 pt               10

naled (Dibrom)                  8 EC           1 1/2 pt               0

parathion                       4 EC           1 pt              15 - do not
                                                                 apply before
                                                                 vining

oxamyl (Vydate L)               2 EC           2 - 4 pt               1
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
\h 1 'Loopers'


                                    Loopers

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

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

naled (Dibrom)                  8 EC           1 pt                   0
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
\h 1 'Lygus Bugs'


                                   Lygus Bugs

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                 Min. Days to
Insecticide                     Formulation    Rate/Acre            Harvest
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
esfenvalerate (Asana)           1.9 EC         1.7 - 3.4 fl oz        3

fenvalerate (Pydrin)            2.4 EC         5 1/3 - 10 2/3 oz      3
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
\b\v
\h 1 'Mites'
\v
\v
\v
                                     Mites

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                 Min. Days to
Insecticide                     Formulation    Rate/Acre            Harvest
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
carbophenothion (Trithion)      4 EC           1 - 2 pt               7

dicofol (Kelthane)              1.6 EC         1 1/2 - 2 pt           2

ethion                          4 EC           1 pt                   0
  (two-spotted mites)

malathion                       5 EC           1 1/2 - 2 pt           1
  (spider mites)

methyl parathion                4 EC           1/2 pt            15 - do not
  (two-spotted spider mite)                                      apply prior
                                                                 to vining

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

naled (Dibrom)                  8 EC           1 pt                   0
  (spider mites)

oxydemetonmethyl                2 SC, 2 L      1 1/2 - 2 pt      0 - do not
  (Meta-Systox-R)                 (EC)                           use more than
                                                                 twice per
                                                                 season

parathion                       4 EC           1 pt              15 - do not
  (spider mites)                                                 apply prior
                                                                 to vining
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
\h 1 'Omnivorous Leafrollers'



                             Omnivorous Leafrollers

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

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                 Min. Days to
Insecticide                     Formulation    Rate/Acre            Harvest
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Bacillus thuringiensis          see individual labels                 0
  (numerous brands)

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

cryolite (Kryocide)             96 WP          15 - 25 lb        wash fruit

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

esfenvalerate (Asana)           1.9 EC         1.7 - 3.4 fl oz        3
  (pickleworms)

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

malathion (pickleworm only)     5 EC           1 1/2 - 2 pt           1

methamidophos (Monitor)         4 EC           1 - 2 pt               10

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

naled (Dibrom)                  8 EC           1 1/2 pt               0
  (pickleworm only)

parathion (pickleworm only)     4 EC           1/2 - 1 pt        15 - do not
                                                                 apply prior
                                                                 to vining
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
\h 1 'Rindworms'



                                   Rindworms

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                 Min. Days to
Insecticide                     Formulation    Rate/Acre            Harvest
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
esfenvalerate (Asana)           1.9 EC         1.7 - 3.4 fl oz        3

fenvalerate (Pydrin)            2.4 EC         5 1/3 - 10 2/3 oz      3
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
\b\v
\h 1 'Sowbugs'
\v
\v
\v
                                    Sowbugs

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



                                 Squash Beetles

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                 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
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
\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

esfenvalerate (Asana)           1.9 EC         1.7 - 3.4 fl oz        3

parathion                       4 EC           1 pt              15 - do not
                                                                 apply before
                                                                 vining
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
\b\v
\h 1 'Squash Vine Borers'
\v
\v
\v
                               Squash Vine Borers

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

esfenvalerate (Asana)           1.9 EC         1.7 - 3.4 fl oz        3

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 for 1 3/4 qt
                                                                7 for 1 3/4+ qt

parathion                       4 EC           1 pt              15 - do not
                                                                 apply before
                                                                 vining
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
\h 1 'Stinkbugs'



                                   Stinkbugs

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                 Min. Days to
Insecticide                     Formulation    Rate/Acre            Harvest
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
esfenvalerate (Asana)           1.9 EC         1.7 - 3.4 fl oz        3

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

parathion                       4 EC           1 pt              15 - do not
                                                                 apply before
                                                                 vining
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
\h 1 'Thrips'



                                     Thrips

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                 Min. Days to
Insecticide                     Formulation    Rate/Acre            Harvest
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
diazinon (D.z.n. AG500)         4 EC           1 pt                   7

naled (Dibrom)                  8 EC           1 pt                   0

parathion                       4 EC           1/2 - 1 pt        15 - do not
                                                                 apply prior
                                                                 to vining
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
\b\v
\h 1 'Tobacco Budworms'
\v
\v
\v
                                Tobacco Budworms

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                 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 'Wireworms'



                                   Wireworms

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                 Min. Days to
Insecticide                     Formulation    Rate/Acre            Harvest
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
diazinon                        14 G           21 - 28 lb        preplant

dichloropropene (Telone II)     94 L           15 - 35 gal       preplant
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
