\m    49   16   84    2  1 'Ants'
\m    63   21   38    2  1 'Aphids'
\m   127   43   18    3  1 'Armyworms'
\m   158   52   67    4  1 'Aster Leafhoppers'
\m   172   58   17    4  1 'Beet Armyworms'
\m   191   64  109    4  1 'Blister Beetles'
\m   206   69  103    5  1 'Cabbage Loopers'
\m   227   77   21    5  1 'Colorado Potato Beetles'
\m   291  100  122    6  1 'Corn Earworms (tomato fruitworm)'
\m   303  105   60    6  1 'Cucumber Beetles'
\m   327  112   81    7  1 'Cutworms'
\m   356  122    6    7  1 'Darkling Beetles'
\m   368  126   49    7  1 'European Corn Borers'
\m   404  139  100    8  1 'Fall Armyworms'
\m   420  145   34    8  1 'False Chinchbugs'
\m   437  150  105    9  1 'Field Crickets'
\m   449  155   23    9  1 'Flea Beetles'
\m   519  179   32   10  1 'Garden Symphylans'
\m   532  184   27   10  1 'Grasshoppers'
\m   557  192    8   11  1 'Lace Bugs'
\m   569  196   46   11  1 'Leafhoppers'
\m   650  222  100   12  1 'Leafminers'
\m   672  229  120   13  1 'Loopers'
\m   693  236   33   13  1 'Lygus Bugs'
\m   705  240   67   13  1 'Mealy Bugs'
\m   717  244  101   13  1 'Mites'
\m   734  250   27   14  1 'Plant Bugs'
\m   751  255   88   14  1 'Potato Psyllids'
\m   780  265   79   15  1 'Potato Tuberworms'
\m   808  275   28   15  1 'Shield Bugs'
\m   820  279   63   15  1 'Southern Armyworms'
\m   833  283  116   16  1 'Sowbugs'
\m   845  288   23   16  1 'Spittlebugs'
\m   857  292   58   16  1 'Stinkbugs'
\m   874  298    5   16  1 'Tarnished Plant Bugs'
\m   898  306    6   17  1 'Thrips'
\m   910  310   40   17  1 'Tomato Hornworms'
\m   922  314   81   17  1 'Tomato Fruitworms (corn earworms)'
\m   934  319   21   17  1 'Tomato Pinworms'
\m   946  323   63   17  1 'Vegetable Weevils'
\m   959  327  114   18  1 'Whiteflies'
\m   971  332   26   18  1 'Wireworms'
\t'November 1987'                                                 'IX T-'
\a                 Dr. Freddie Johnson, Extension Entomologist
\a
\a                           INSECT CONTROL IN POTATOES

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


                           INSECT CONTROL IN POTATOES


                                      Ants

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                 Min. Days to
Insecticide                     Formulation    Rate/Acre            Harvest
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
carbaryl (Sevin)                5 B            40 lb                  0
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
\h 1 'Aphids'



                                     Aphids

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                 Min. Days to
Insecticide                     Formulation    Rate/Acre            Harvest
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
aldicarb (Temik)                15 G           14 - 20 lb        with seed
                                                                 piece or side
                                                                 dress before
                                                                 6" high

demeton (Systox)                2 EC           3/4 - 2 pt             21

diazinon (D.z.n. AG500)         4 EC           1/2 - 3/4 pt           35

dimethoate (Cygon, Defend)      4 EC           1/2 - 1 pt             0

disulfoton (Di-Syston)          8 EC           2 1/4 - 3 1/2 oz       75
                                               per 1000 ft of row

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

esfenvalerate (Asana)           1.9 EC         1.7-3.4 fl oz          7
  (potato and buckthorn aphid)

fenvalerate (Pydrin)            2.4 EC         5 1/3 - 10 2/3 oz      7
  (potato and buckthorn aphid)

malathion (Cythion)             5 EC           2 pt                   0

methamidophos (Monitor)         4 EC           1 1/2 - 2 pt          14

methomyl (Lannate, Nudrin)      1.8 L          2 - 4 pt               6

methyl parathion                4 EC           1 1/2 qt               5

\p                                    (cont'd)
\b\pAphids - cont'd
\p------------------------------------------------------------------------------
\p                                                                 Min. Days to
\pInsecticide                     Formulation    Rate/Acre            Harvest
\p------------------------------------------------------------------------------
mevinphos (Phosdrin)            4 EC           1/4 - 1/2 pt           1

oxamyl (Vydate L)               2 SL           2 - 4 pt               7

oxydementonmethyl               2 EC           1 1/2 - 2 pt           7
  (Meta-Systox-R)

parathion                       4 EC           1/2 - 1 pt             5

permethrin (Ambush)             2 EC           3.2 - 12.8 oz          7
  (potato aphid)

phorate (Thimet)                15 G           15 - 23 oz             90
                                               per 1000 ft row

pyrethrin + piperonyl           66% liquid     2 - 6 oz               0
  butoxide (Pyrenone)              (EC)
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
\h 1 'Armyworms'



                                   Armyworms

See also:  Beet Armyworm, Fall Armyworm, Southern Armyworm
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                 Min. Days to
Insecticide                     Formulation    Rate/Acre            Harvest
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Bacillus thuringiensis          See label for rates and instructions
  (Javelin)

carbaryl (Sevin)                20 B           5 - 10 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          7
  (western yellow-striped)

fenvalerate (Pydrin)            2.4 EC         5 1/3 - 10 2/3 oz      7
  (western yellow-striped)

methamidophos (Monitor)         4 EC           1 1/2 - 2 pt          14

methyl parathion                4 EC           1 1/2 qt               5

parathion (up to 3rd instar)    4 EC           3/4  pt                5
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
\b\v
\h 1 'Aster Leafhoppers'
\v
\v
\v
                               Aster Leafhoppers

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                 Min. Days to
Insecticide                     Formulation    Rate/Acre            Harvest
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
permethrin (Ambush)             2 EC           3.2 - 12.8 oz          7
           (Pounce)             3.2 EC         4 - 8 oz          7 - do not
                                                                 feed foliage
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
\h 1 'Beet Armyworms'



                                 Beet Armyworms

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                 Min. Days to
Insecticide                     Formulation    Rate/Acre            Harvest
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
esfenvalerate (Asana)           1.9 EC         1.7-3.4 fl oz          7

fenvalerate (Pydrin)            2.4 EC         5 1/3 - 10 2/3 oz      7

methomyl (Lannate, Nudrin)      1.8 L          2 - 4 pt               6

permethrin (Pounce)             3.2 EC         4 - 8 oz          7 - do not
                                                                 feed foliage
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
\h 1 'Blister Beetles'



                                Blister Beetles

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                 Min. Days to
Insecticide                     Formulation    Rate/Acre            Harvest
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
methoxychlor                    2 EC           2 - 4 1/2 qt           0

parathion                       4 EC           1/2 - 1 pt             5
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
\b\v
\h 1 'Cabbage Loopers'
\v
\v
\v
                                Cabbage Loopers

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                 Min. Days to
Insecticide                     Formulation    Rate/Acre            Harvest
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
esfenvalerate (Asana)           1.9 EC         1.7-3.4 fl oz          7

fenvalerate (Pydrin)            2.4 EC         5 1/3 - 10 2/3 oz      7

methamidophos (Monitor)         4 EC           1 1/2 - 2 pt           14

parathion                       4 EC           3/4 pt                 5

permethrin (Ambush)             2 EC           3.2 - 12.8 oz     7 - do not
           (Pounce)             3.2 EC         4 - 8 oz         feed foliage
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
\h 1 'Colorado Potato Beetles'



                             Colorado Potato Beetles

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                 Min. Days to
Insecticide                     Formulation    Rate/Acre            Harvest
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
aldicarb (Temik)                15 G           14 - 20 lb        apply with
                                                                 seed pieces
                                                                 or side dress
                                                                 before plants
                                                                 are 6" high

azinphosmethyl (Guthion)        2 EC           1 1/2 pt               7

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

carbofuran (Furadan)            15 G           1 1/2 lb per      at planting
                                               1000 ft row

diazinon (D.z.n. AG500)         4 EC           1/2 - 3/4 pt           35

disulfoton (Di-Syston)          8 EC           2 1/4 - 3 1/5 oz       75
  (early season reduction)                     per 1000 ft row

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

esfenvalerate (Asana)           1.9 EC         1.7-3.4 fl oz          7

fenvalerate (Pydrin)            2.4 EC         5 1/3 - 10 2/3 oz      7

methamidophos (Monitor)         4 EC           1 1/2 - 2 pt           14

methoxychlor                    2 EC           2 - 4 1/2 qt           0

\p                                    (cont'd)
\b\pColorado Potato Beetles - cont'd
\p-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
\p                                                                 Min. Days to
\pInsecticide                     Formulation    Rate/Acre            Harvest
\p-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
oxamyl (Vydate L)               2 SL           2 - 4 pt               7

parathion                       4 EC           1/2 - 1 pt             5

permethrin (Ambush)             2 EC           3.2 - 12.8 oz     7 - do not
           (Pounce)             3.2 EC         4 - 8 oz          feed foliage

phorate (Thimet)                15 G           23 oz per 1000    90 - banded
  (early season control)                       ft row            at planting
                                               (min 32" row)

phosalone (Zolone)              3 EC           1 1/2 - 4 pt           7

phosmet (Imidan)                50 WP          2 lb                   7

pyrethrin + piperonyl           66% liquid     2 - 6 oz               0
  butoxide (Pyrenone)              (EC)

rotenone (Rotenox)              5% EC          2/3 gal                0
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
\h 1 'Corn Earworms (tomato fruitworm)'



                       Corn Earworms (tomato fruitworm)

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                 Min. Days to
Insecticide                     Formulation    Rate/Acre            Harvest
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
carbaryl (Sevin)                80 WP          1 1/4 - 2 1/2 lb       0
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
\h 1 'Cucumber Beetles'



                                Cucumber Beetles

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                 Min. Days to
Insecticide                     Formulation    Rate/Acre            Harvest
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
azinphosmethyl (Guthion)        2 EC           1 1/2 - 2 pt           7

diazinon (D.z.n. AG500)         4 EC           3/4 - 1 pt             35

endosulfan (Thiodan)            3 EC           1 1/3 pt               0
  (three-lined potato beetle)

esfenvalerate (Asana)           1.9 EC         1.7-3.4 fl oz          7
  (adults)

fenvalerate (Pydrin)            2.4 EC         5 1/3 - 10 2/3 oz      7
  (adults)
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
\b\v
\h 1 'Cutworms'
\v
\v
\v
                                    Cutworms

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

carbaryl (Sevin)                5 B            40 lb                  0

esfenvalerate (Asana)           1.9 EC         1.7-3.4 fl oz          7

fenvalerate (Pydrin)            2.4 EC         5 1/3 - 10 2/3 oz      7

methamidophos (Monitor)         4 EC           1 1/2 - 2 pt          14

methomyl (Lannate, Nudrin)      1.8 L          2 pt                   6
  (variegated cutworms)

parathion                       4 EC           3/4 pt                 5
  (climbing cutworms)

permethrin (Pounce)             3.2 EC         4 - 8 oz          7 - do not
                                                                 feed foliage
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
\h 1 'Darkling Beetles'



                                Darkling Beetles

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                 Min. Days to
Insecticide                     Formulation    Rate/Acre            Harvest
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
carbaryl (Sevin)                5 B            40 lb                  0
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
\h 1 'European Corn Borers'



                              European Corn Borers

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                 Min. Days to
Insecticide                     Formulation    Rate/Acre            Harvest
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
azinphosmethyl (Guthion)        2 EC           2 - 3 pt               7

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

carbofuran (Furadan)            15 G           1 1/2 lb per      at planting
                                               1000 ft row

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

\p                                    (cont'd)
\b\pEuropean Corn Borers - cont'd
\p-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
\p                                                                 Min. Days to
\pInsecticide                     Formulation    Rate/Acre            Harvest
\p-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
esfenvalerate (Asana)           1.9 EC         1.7-3.4 fl oz          7

fenvalerate (Pydrin)            2.4 EC         5 1/3 - 10 2/3 oz      7

methamidophos (Monitor)         4 EC           1 1/2 - 2 pt           14

permethrin (Pounce)             3.2 EC         4 - 8 oz          7 - do not
                                                                 feed foliage

phosalone (Zolone)              3 EC           2 2/3 pt               7
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
\h 1 'Fall Armyworms'



                                 Fall Armyworms

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

methomyl (Lannate, Nudrin)      1.8 L          2 pt                   6

methoxychlor                    2 EC           2 - 4 1/2 qt           0
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
\h 1 'False Chinchbugs'



                                False Chinchbugs

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

malathion (Cythion)             5 EC           1 1/2 pt               0

methyl parathion                4 EC           1 1/2 qt               5
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
\b\v
\h 1 'Field Crickets'
\v
\v
\v
                                 Field Crickets

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                 Min. Days to
Insecticide                     Formulation    Rate/Acre            Harvest
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
carbaryl (Sevin)                5 B            40 lb                  0
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
\h 1 'Flea Beetles'



                                  Flea Beetles

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                 Min. Days to
Insecticide                     Formulation    Rate/Acre            Harvest
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
aldicarb (Temik)                15 G           20 lb             apply with
                                                                 seed pieces

azinphosmethyl (Guthion)        2 EC           2 - 3 pt               7

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

carbofuran (Furadan)            15 G           1 1/2 lb per      at planting
  (potato flea beetle)                         1000 ft row

diazinon (D.z.n. AG500)         4 EC           1/2 - 3/4 pt           35

disulfoton (Di-Syston)          8 EC           2 1/4 - 3 1/2 oz       75
  (except tuber flea beetle)                   per 1000 ft row

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

esfenvalerate (Asana)           1.9 EC         1.7-3.4 fl oz          7

fensulfothion (Dasanit)         15 G           33.3 lb           preplant,
  (tuber flea beetle larvae)                                     broadcast

fenvalerate (Pydrin)            2.4 EC         5 1/3 - 10 2/3 oz      7

methamidophos (Monitor)         4 EC           1 1/2 - 2 pt           14

methomyl (Lannate, Nudrin)      1.8 L          2 pt                   6

methoxychlor                    2 EC           2 - 4 1/2 qt           0

methyl parathion                4 EC           1 1/2 qt               5

oxamyl (Vydate L)               2 SL           2 - 4 pt               7

oxydemetonmethyl                2 EC           1 1/2 - 2 pt           7
  (Meta-Systox-R)

\p                                        (cont'd)
\b\pFlea Beetles - cont'd
\p-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
\p                                                                 Min. Days to
\pInsecticide                     Formulation    Rate/Acre            Harvest
\p-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
parathion                       4 EC           1 pt                   5

permethrin (Ambush)             2 EC           3.2 - 12.8 oz     7 - do not
           (Pounce)             3.2 EC         4 - 8 oz          feed foliage
  (potato flea beetle)

phorate (Thimet)                15 G           15 - 23 oz per         90
                                               1000 ft row
                                               (min 32" row)

phosmet (Imidan)                50 WP          2 lb                   7
  (potato flea beetle)

pyrethrin + piperonyl           66% liquid     2 - 6 oz               0
  butoxide (Pyrenone)              (EC)
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
\h 1 'Garden Symphylans'



                               Garden Symphylans

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                 Min. Days to
Insecticide                     Formulation    Rate/Acre            Harvest
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
fonofos (Dyfonate)              10 G           20 lb             preplant,
                                                                 broadcast
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
\h 1 'Grasshoppers'



                                  Grasshoppers

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                 Min. Days to
Insecticide                     Formulation    Rate/Acre            Harvest
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
carbaryl (Sevin)                5 B            40 lb                  0

dimethoate (Cygon, Defend)      4 EC           1/2 - 1 pt             0

esfenvalerate (Asana)           1.9 EC         1.7-3.4 fl oz          7

fenvalerate (Pydrin)            2.4 EC         5 1/2 - 10 2/3 oz      7

malathion (Cythion)             5 EC           2 pt                   0

mevinphos (Phosdrin)            4 EC           1/2 pt                 1

parathion                       4 EC           1/2 - 1 pt             5
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
\b\v
\h 1 'Lace Bugs'
\v
\v
\v
                                   Lace Bugs

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



                                  Leafhoppers

See also:  Aster Leafhopper
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                 Min. Days to
Insecticide                     Formulation    Rate/Acre            Harvest
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
aldicarb (Temik)                15 G           14 - 20 lb        apply with
                                                                 seed pieces

azinphosmethyl (Guthion)        2 EC           2 - 3 pt               7

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

carbofuran (Furadan)            15 G           1 1/2 lb per      at planting
  (potato leafhopper)                          1000 row ft

demeton (Systox)                2 EC           3/4 - 2 pt             21

diazinon (D.z.n. AG500)         4 EC           3/4 - 1 pt             35

dimethoate (Cygon, Defend)      4 EC           1/2 - 1 pt             0

disulfoton (Di-Syston)          8 EC           2 1/4 - 3 1/2 oz       75
                                               per 1000 ft row

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

esfenvalerate (Asana)           1.9 EC         1.7-3.4 fl oz          7
  (potato leafhopper)

fenvalerate (Pydrin)            2.4 EC         5 1/3 - 10 2/3 oz      7
  (potato leafhopper)

malathion (Cythion)             5 EC           2 pt                   0

methamidophos (Monitor)         4 EC           1 1/2 - 2 pt           14
  (potato leafhopper)

methomyl (Lannate, Nudrin)      1.8 L          2 pt                   6

methoxychlor                    2 EC           2 - 4 1/2 qt           0

\p                                    (cont'd)
\b\pLeafhoppers - cont'd
\p-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
\p                                                                 Min. Days to
\pInsecticide                     Formulation    Rate/Acre            Harvest
\p-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
methyl parathion                4 EC           1 1/2 qt               5

mevinphos (Phosdrin)            4 EC           1/2 pt                 1

oxamyl (Vydate L)               2 SL           2 - 4 pt               7
  (potato leafhopper)

oxydementonmethyl               2 EC           1 1/2 - 2 pt           7
  (Meta-Systox-R)

parathion                       4 EC           1 pt                   5

permethrin (Ambush)             2 EC           3.2 - 12 oz       7 - do not
           (Pounce)             3.2 EC         4 - 8 oz          feed foliage
  (potato leafhopper,
   aster leafhopper)

phorate (Thimet)                15 G           15 - 23 oz per    90 - banded
                                               1000 ft row       at planting
                                               (min 32" row)

phosmet (Imidan)                50 WP          2 lb                   7
  (potato leafhopper)

pyrethrin + piperonyl           66% liquid     2 - 6 oz               0
 butoxide (Pyrenone)              (EC)
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
\h 1 'Leafminers'



                                   Leafminers

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                 Min. Days to
Insecticide                     Formulation    Rate/Acre            Harvest
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
diazinon (D.z.n. AG500)         4 EC           1/2 - 3/4 pt           35
  (dipterous)

dimethoate (Cygon, Defend)      4 EC           1/2 - 1 pt             0

parathion                       4 EC           1/2 - 1 pt             5

phorate (Thimet)                15 G           15 - 23 oz per         90
                                               1000 ft row
                                               (min 32" row)
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
\b\v
\h 1 'Loopers'
\v
\v
\v
                                    Loopers

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

methomyl (Lannate, Nudrin)      1.8 L          2 - 4 pt               6

parathion                       4 EC           3/4 pt                 5
  (cabbage looper)
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
\h 1 'Lygus Bugs'



                                   Lygus Bugs

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                 Min. Days to
Insecticide                     Formulation    Rate/Acre            Harvest
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
methamidophos (Monitor)         4 EC           1 1/2 - 2 pt          14
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
\h 1 'Mealy Bugs'



                                   Mealy Bugs

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                 Min. Days to
Insecticide                     Formulation    Rate/Acre            Harvest
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
malathion (Cythion)             5 EC           2 - 2 1/2 pt           0
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
\h 1 'Mites'



                                     Mites

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                 Min. Days to
Insecticide                     Formulation    Rate/Acre            Harvest
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
methyl parathion                4 EC           1 1/2 qt               5

mevinphos (Phosdrin)            4 EC           1/2 pt                 1

parathion                       4 EC           1/2 - 1 pt             5
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
\b\v
\h 1 'Plant Bugs'
\v
\v
\v
                                   Plant Bugs

See also:  Tarnished Plant Bug
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                 Min. Days to
Insecticide                     Formulation    Rate/Acre            Harvest
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
endosulfan (Thiodan)            3 EC           1 1/3 - 2 2/3 pt       0
  (plant bug, leaf-footed
   plant bug)

parathion                       4 EC           1/2 - 1 pt             5
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
\h 1 'Potato Psyllids'



                                 Potato Psyllids

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                 Min. Days to
Insecticide                     Formulation    Rate/Acre            Harvest
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
disulfoton (Di-Syston)          8 EC           2 1/4 - 3 1/2 oz       75
                                               per 1000 ft row

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

esfenvalerate (Asana)           1.9 EC         0.85-1.7 fl oz         7

fenvalerate (Pydrin)            2.4 EC         2 2/3 - 5 1/3 oz       7

parathion                       4 EC           1/2 - 1 pt             5

permethrin (Ambush)             2 EC           3.2 - 12.8 oz          7
           (Pounce)             3.2 EC         4 - 8 oz               7

phorate (Thimet)                15 G           15 - 23 oz per         90
                                               1000 ft row
                                               (min 32" row)
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
\b\v
\h 1 'Potato Tuberworms'
\v
\v
\v
                                Potato Tuberworms

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                 Min. Days to
Insecticide                     Formulation    Rate/Acre            Harvest
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
azinphosmethyl (Guthion)        2 EC           2 1/4 - 3 pt           7

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

esfenvalerate (Asana)           1.9 EC         0.85-1.7 fl oz         7

fenvalerate (Pydrin)            2.4 EC         2 2/3 - 5 1/3 oz       7

methamidophos (Monitor)         4 EC           1 1/2 - 2 pt           14

methomyl (Lannate, Nudrin)      1.8 L          2 - 4 pt               6

methoxychlor                    4 L            1.9 oz/100 seed        0
                                               potatoes

permethrin (Ambush)             2 EC           3.2 - 12.8 oz     7 - do not
           (Pounce)             3.2 EC         4 - 8 oz          feed foliage
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
\h 1 'Shield Bugs'



                                  Shield Bugs

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                 Min. Days to
Insecticide                     Formulation    Rate/Acre            Harvest
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
methyl parathion                4 EC           1 1/2 qt               5
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
\h 1 'Southern Armyworms'



                               Southern Armyworms

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                 Min. Days to
Insecticide                     Formulation    Rate/Acre            Harvest
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
diazinon (D.z.n. AG500)         4 EC           3/4 - 1 pt             35
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
\b\v
\h 1 'Sowbugs'
\v
\v
\v
                                    Sowbugs

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                 Min. Days to
Insecticide                     Formulation    Rate/Acre            Harvest
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
carbaryl (Sevin)                5 B            40 lb                  0
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
\h 1 'Spittlebugs'



                                  Spittlebugs

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                 Min. Days to
Insecticide                     Formulation    Rate/Acre            Harvest
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
azinphosmethyl (Guthion)        2 EC           2 - 3 pt               7
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
\h 1 'Stinkbugs'



                                   Stinkbugs

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

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

parathion                       4 EC           1 pt                   5
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\h 1 'Tarnished Plant Bugs'



                              Tarnished Plant Bugs

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                                                                 Min. Days to
Insecticide                     Formulation    Rate/Acre            Harvest
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azinphosmethyl (Guthion)        2 EC           2 - 3 pt               7

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

esfenvalerate (Asana)           1.9 EC         1.7-3.4 fl oz          7

fenvalerate (Pydrin)            2.4 EC         5 1/3 - 10 2/3 oz      7

oxamyl (Vydate L)               2 SL           2 - 4 pt               7

permethrin (Pounce)             3.2 EC         4 - 8 oz          7 - do not
                                                                 feed foliage
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\b\v
\h 1 'Thrips'
\v
\v
\v
                                     Thrips

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                                                                 Min. Days to
Insecticide                     Formulation    Rate/Acre            Harvest
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parathion                       4 EC           1/2 - 1 pt             5
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\h 1 'Tomato Hornworms'



                              Tomato Hornworms

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                                                                 Min. Days to
Insecticide                     Formulation    Rate/Acre            Harvest
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carbaryl (Sevin)                80 WP          1 1/4 - 2 1/2 lb       0
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\h 1 'Tomato Fruitworms (corn earworms)'



                        Tomato Fruitworms (corn earworm)

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                                                                 Min. Days to
Insecticide                     Formulation    Rate/Acre            Harvest
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carbaryl (Sevin)                80 WP          1 1/4 - 2 1/2 lb       0
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\h 1 'Tomato Pinworms'



                                 Tomato Pinworms

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                                                                 Min. Days to
Insecticide                     Formulation    Rate/Acre            Harvest
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carbaryl (Sevin)                80 WP          1 1/4 - 2 1/2 lb       0
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\h 1 'Vegetable Weevils'



                                Vegetable Weevils

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                                                                 Min. Days to
Insecticide                     Formulation    Rate/Acre            Harvest
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parathion                       4 EC           1/2 - 1 pt             5
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\b\v
\h 1 'Whiteflies'
\v
\v
\v
                                   Whiteflies

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



                                   Wireworms

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                                                                 Min. Days to
Insecticide                     Formulation    Rate/Acre            Harvest
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diazinon (D.z.n.)               14 G           21 - 42 lb        preplant
                                                                 broadcast

dichloropropene (Telone II)     92% L          15 - 36 gal/A     preplant
                                               broadcast

disulfoton (Di-Syston)          15 G           20 - 26.7 lb           75
  (southern potato wireworm)                   broadcast or
                                               15 - 23 oz
                                               per 1000 ft row

ethoprop (Mocap)                10 G           40 - 60 lb        preplant,
                                                                 broadcast

fensulfothion (Dasanit)         15 G           13.3 lb           preplant,
  (southern potato &                                             broadcast
   tobacco wireworm)

fensulfothion (Dasanit)         15 G           33.3 lb           preplant,
  (Ctenicera spp.)                                               broadcast

fonofos (Dyfonate)              10 G           40 lb             preplant
                                                                 broadcast

parathion                       10 g           40 - 60 lb        preplant
                                                                 broadcast

phorate (Thimet)                15 G           15 - 23 oz        90 - banded
                                               per 1000 ft row   at planting
                                               (min 32" row)
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