Chapter 8. Eggplant Production (original) (raw)

Table 5. Insecticides approved for management of arthropod pests of eggplant. Labels change frequently. Be sure to read a current product label before applying any chemical. Please refer to chapter 19 for information on biopesticides, including materials labeled for certified organic production. Contact: Craig Frey, UF/IFAS Extension Hendry County, or Jawwad Qureshi, UF/IFAS Southwest Florida Research and Education Center.

Insect MOA Code1 Trade Name (Active Ingredient) Rate Product/Acre Max Rate per Season Days to Harvest REI (Hours) Remarks
Aphids (Including green peach aphid, potato aphid, aphids transmitting viruses) 1A *Lannate LV; *SP (methomyl) LV: 0.75–3.0 pt SP: 0.25–1.0 lb 15 pt/A per crop 5 48 No more than 10 applications per crop.
1A *Vydate L (oxamyl) Foliar: 2–4 pt 16 pt/A 1 48
1B *Dibrom 8 EC (naled) 1 pt 1 pt/A 1 48 Do not apply when temperature is over 90°F.
1B Malathion 8F (malathion) 1.56 pt 6.24 pt/A 3 12 Reapplications at least 4 days apart.
3A *Baythroid XL (beta-cyfluthrin) 1.6–2.8 fl oz 16.8 fl oz/A 7 12 Reapplications at least 7 days apart.
3A *Proaxis Insecticide (gamma-cyhalothrin) 1.92–3.84 fl oz 2.88 pt /A 5 24
3A Pyganic Crop Protection EC 5.0 (pyrethrins) 4.5–18.0 fl oz 11.25 pt 0 12 Pyrethrins degrade rapidly in sunlight. Thorough coverage is important. Reapplications at least 10 days apart. OMRI-listed2.
3A *Warrior II (lambda-cyhalothrin) 0.96–1.92 fl oz 0.36 lb a.i./A 5 24
3A + 4A *Endigo ZC (lambda-cyhalothrin + thiamethoxam) 4.0–4.5 fl oz 19.0 fl oz/A 5 24 Toxic to bees and other insect pollinators.
4A Actara (thiamethoxam) 2.0–5.5 oz 11 oz/ A 0 12 Do not use if a soil application of a neonicotinoid has been used.
4A Admire Pro (imidacloprid) (for rates for other brands, see labels) 7–10.5 fl oz 10.5 fl oz/A 21 12 Risk to bees and other insect pollinators. Most effective if applied to soil at transplanting.
4A Admire Pro (imidacloprid) 0.44 fl oz/10,000 plants 21 12 Planthouse: 1 application.
4A Assail 30 SG (acetamiprid) 1.5–4.0 oz 16.0 oz/A, including any pretransplant applications of acetamiprid 7 12 No more than 4 applications per season. Reapplications at least 7 days apart.
4A Belay 50 WDG (clothianidin) 1.6–3.2 oz 6.4 oz /A 7 12 Do not use an adjuvant.Toxic to bees. Do not release irrigation water from the treated area.
4A Belay 50 WDG (clothianidin) Soil: 4.8–6.4 oz 6.4 oz/A Apply at planting 12 Do not release irrigation water from the treated area.
4A Platinum (thiamethoxam) 5.0–11.0 fl oz 11 fl oz/A per growing season 30 12 A 120-day plant-back interval must be observed. Avoid using related pesticides (Actara, Assail) in conjunction with Platinum.
4A Platinum 75SG (thiamethoxam) 1.66–3.67 oz 3.67 oz/A per growing season 30 12 A 120-day plant-back interval must be observed. Avoid using related pesticides (Actara, Assail) in conjunction with Platinum.
4A Provado 1.6F (imidacloprid) 3.8–6.2 oz 19.2 fl oz/A per crop 0 12 Do not apply if imidacloprid or thiamethoxam have been used at planting.
4A Scorpion 35SL Insecticide (dinotefuran) Foliar: 2–7 fl oz Soil: 9–10.5 fl oz 10.5 fl oz/A as foliar sprays or 21 fl oz/A to soil Foliar: 1 Soil: 21 12 Use only 1 application method.
4A Venom Insecticide (dinotefuran) Foliar: 1–4 oz Soil: 5–6.0 oz 6 oz/A foliar or 12 oz/A soil Foliar: 1 Soil: 21 12 Do not use both application methods. No more than 3 applications per season.
4A + 28 Durivo (thiamethoxam + chlorantraniliprole) 10–13 oz 13 fl oz/A 30 12 May be applied to soil by 1 of several methods—see label.
4A + 28 Voliam Flexi (thiamethoxam + chlorantraniliprole) 4.0–7.0 oz 14 oz/A per growing season 1 12
4D Sivanto Prime (flupyradifurone) 7.0–14.0 fl oz 28.0 fl oz/A per year 1 4 Reapplications at least 7 days apart.
9B Fulfill (pymetrozine) 2.75 oz 5.5 oz/A per crop 0 12 Apply before populations build to damaging levels. Minimum of 7 days between applications. No more than 2 applications.
9B PQZ (pyrifluquinazon) 2.4–3.2 fl oz No more than 4.8 fl oz/A (0.070 lb a.i./A) per crop cycle. No more than 9.6 fl oz/A (0.140 lb a.i./A) per year. 1 12 Do not apply by air. No more than 2 applications per crop cycle. No more than 4 applications per year.
9C Beleaf 50 SG (flonicamid) 2.0–2.8 oz 8.4 oz 0 12 Begin applications before pests reach damaging levels.
9D Sefina Inscalis Insecticide (afidopyropen) 3.0 fl oz 28 fl oz/A (0.09 lb a.i./A) 0 12 No more than 2 sequential applications of Sefina before using an effective insecticide with a different mode of action.
23 Movento (spirotetramat) 4.0–5.0 fl oz 10 fl oz/A 1 24
28 Exirel (cyantraniliprole) 13.5–20.5 fl oz 0.4 lb a.i./A per crop 1 12 Risk to bees and other pollinators; follow application restriction. Minimum application interval between treatments is 5 days.
28 Verimark (cyantraniliprole) 6.75–13.5 fl oz 0.4 lb a.i./A per crop 1 4
Beetles (including blister beetle, Colorado potato beetle, cucumber beetle, flea beetle) 1A Carbaryl 4L (carbaryl) 0.5–2 qt 8 qt/A per crop per year 3 12 Toxic to honeybees and other bees.
1A Sevin 80 S; XLR; 4F (carbaryl) 80S: 0.63–2.5 lb XLR, 4F: 0.5–2 qt 10 lb/A or 8 qt/A per crop 3 12 No more than 7 times. Reapplications at least 7 days apart. Do not apply to crops or weeds in bloom.
1A *Vydate L (oxamyl) Foliar: 2–4 pt 24 pt/A 1 48
1B *Dibrom 8 EC (naled) 1 pt 6 pt/A 1 48 No more than 1 pt/acre in Florida. Do not apply when temperature is over 90°F.
3A *Ambush 25W (permethrin) 6.4–12.8 oz 2 lb a.i./A (128 oz) 3 12
3A *Asana XL (0.66 EC) (esfenvalerate) 5.8–9.6 fl oz 0.35 lb a.i./A 7 12
3A *Baythroid XL (beta-cyfluthrin) 1.6–2.8 fl oz 16.8 fl oz/A 7 12 Reapplications at least 7 days apart.
3A *Brigade 2EC (bifenthrin) 2.1–6.4 fl oz 0.2 lb a.i./A 7 12 Reapplications at last 7 days apart.
3A *Hero (bifenthrin + zeta-cypermethrin) 4.5–11.2 oz 43.26 fl oz/A 7 12
3A *Mustang (zeta-cypermethrin) 2.4–4.3 oz 0.3 lb a.i./A 1 12 Reapplications at least 7 days apart.
3A *Pounce 25 W (permethrin) 6.4–9.6 oz 0.6 lb a.i./A 3 12
3A *Proaxis Insecticide (gamma-cyhalothrin) 1.92–3.84 fl oz 2.88 pt/A 5 24
3A Pyganic Crop Protection EC 5.0 (pyrethrins) 4.5–18.0 fl oz 11.25 pt 0 12 Pyrethrins degrade rapidly in sunlight. Thorough coverage is important. OMRI-listed2. No more than 10 applications per season.
3A + 4A *Endigo ZC (lambda-cyhalothrin + thiamethoxam) 4.0–4.5 fl oz 19.0 fl oz/A 5 24 This product can kill bees and other insect pollinators.
3A + 28 *Besiege (lambda-cyhalothrin + chlorantraniliprole) 5.0–9.0 fl oz 31 fl oz/A of Besiege per year 5 24
4A Actara (thiamethoxam) 2.0–3.0 oz 11 oz/A 0 12 Do not use if a soil application of a neonicotinoid has been used.
4A Admire Pro (imidacloprid) (for rates for other brands, see labels) 7–10.5 fl oz 10.5 fl oz/A per crop 21 12 Application restrictions exist for this product because of the risk to bees and other insect pollinators. Follow application restrictions found in the directions for use to protect pollinators. Most effective if applied to soil at transplanting.
4A Assail 30 SG (acetamiprid) 1.5–4.0 oz 16.0 oz/A per growing season, including any pretransplant applications of acetamiprid 7 12 No more than 4 applications per season. Reapplications at least 7 days apart.
4A Belay 50 WDG (clothianidin) 1.6–3.2 oz 6.4 oz/A 7 12 Do not use an adjuvant. Toxic to bees. Do not release irrigation water from the treated area.
4A Platinum (thiamethoxam) 5.0–11.0 fl oz 11 fl oz/A per growing season 30 12 For most crops that are not on the label, a 120-day plant-back interval must be observed. To manage resistance, avoid using related pesticides (Actara, Assail) in conjunction with Platinum.
4A Platinum 75SG (thiamethoxam) 1.66–3.67 oz 3.67 oz/A per growing season 30 12 For most crops that are not on the label, a 120-day plant-back interval must be observed. To manage resistance, avoid using related pesticides (Actara, Assail) in conjunction with Platinum.
4A Provado 1.6F (imidacloprid) 3.8–6.2 oz 19.2 fl oz/A per crop 0 12 Do not apply if imidacloprid or thiamethoxam have been used at planting.
4A Scorpion 35SL Insecticide (dinotefuran) Foliar: 2–7 fl oz Soil: 9–10.5 fl oz 10.5 fl oz/A as foliar sprays or 21 fl oz/A to soil Foliar: 1 Soil: 21 12 Use only 1 application method.
4A Venom Insecticide (dinotefuran) Foliar: 1–4 oz Soil: 5–6.0 oz 6 oz/A foliar or 12 oz/A soil Foliar: 1 Soil: 21 12 Do not use both application methods. No more than 3 applications per season.
4A + 28 Durivo (thiamethoxam + chlorantraniliprole) 10–13 oz 13 fl oz/A 30 12 May be applied to soil by one of several methods—see label.
4A + 28 Voliam Flexi (thiamethoxam + chlorantraniliprole) 4.0–7.0 oz 14 oz/A per growing season 1 12
4D Sivanto Prime (flupyradifurone) 7.0–14.0 fl oz 28.0 fl oz/A per year 1 4 Reapplications at least 7 days apart.
5 Entrust SC (spinosad) 1.5–10 fl oz 29 oz/A per crop 1 4 Do not apply to seedlings grown for transplant. OMRI-listed2.
5 Radiant SC (spinetoram) 5–10 fl oz 34 fl oz/A 1 4
6 *Agri-Mek SC (abamectin) 1.7–3.5 fl oz 10.25 fl oz/A in a growing season 7 12 No more than 2 sequential applications. Must be used with a nonionic activator-type wetting, spreading, or penetrating adjuvant.
15 Rimon 0.83EC (novaluron) 9–12 fl oz 36 fl oz/A 1 12 Do not use with an adjuvant.
28 Coragen (rynaxypyr) 3.5–7.5 fl oz 15.4 fl oz/A per crop 1 4 Can be applied by drip chemigation or as a soil application at planting as well as a foliar spray. See label. For hornworms, can use as little as 2.0 fl oz/A when applied as a foliar spray.
28 Exirel (cyantraniliprole) 7.0–13.5 fl oz 1 12 For control of Colorado potato beetle. This product has pollinator protection warning information on the label.
28 Verimark (cyantraniliprole) 6.75–13.5 fl oz 0.4 lb a.i./A per crop 1 4 Colorado potato beetle and flea beetles
Caterpillars (including cabbage looper, imported cabbageworm, corn earworm, garden webworm, hornworms, tobacco budworm, tomato fruitworm, beet armyworm, fall armyworm, southern armyworm) 1A Carbaryl 4L (carbaryl) 0.5–2 qt 8 qt/A per crop per year 3 12 Toxic to honeybees and other bees.
1A *Lannate LV; *SP (methomyl) LV: 0.75–3.0 pt SP: 0.25–1.0 lb LV: 15 pt/A per crop SP: 5 lb/A per crop 5 48 No more than 10 applications per crop.
1A Sevin 80 S; XLR; 4F (carbaryl) 80S: 0.63–2.5 lb XLR, 4F: 0.5–2 qt 10 lb/A or 8 qt/A per crop 3 12 No more than 7 applications. Reapplications at least 7 days apart. Do not apply to crops or weeds in bloom.
3A *Ambush 25W (permethrin) 6.4–12.8 oz 2 lb a.i./A (128 oz) 3 12
3A *Asana XL (0.66 EC) (esfenvalerate) 5.8–9.6 fl oz 0.35 lb a.i./A 7 12
3A *Baythroid XL (beta-cyfluthrin) 1.6–2.8 fl oz 16.8 fl oz/A 7 12 Reapplications at least 7 days apart.
3A *Brigade 2EC (bifenthrin) 2.1–6.4 fl oz 0.2 lb a.i./A 7 12 Reapplications at least 7 days apart.
3A *Danitol 2.4 EC (fenpropathrin) 10.67 fl oz 42.67 fl oz/A total application 3 24 No more than 4 applications per season.
3A *Hero (bifenthrin + zeta-cypermethrin) 4.5–11.2 oz 43.26 fl oz/A 7 12
3A *Mustang (zeta-cypermethrin) 2.4–4.3 oz 0.3 lb a.i./A 1 12 Reapplications at least 7 days apart.
3A *Pounce 25 W (permethrin) 6.4–9.6 oz 0.6 lb a.i./A 3 12
3A *Proaxis Insecticide (gamma-cyhalothrin) 1.92–3.84 fl oz 2.88 pt/A 5 24
3A Pyganic Crop Protection EC 5.0 (pyrethrins) 4.5–18.0 fl oz 11.25 pt 0 12 Pyrethrins degrade rapidly in sunlight. Thorough coverage is important. OMRI-listed2. No more than 10 applications per season.
3A *Warrior II (lambda-cyhalothrin) 0.96–1.92 fl oz 0.36 lb a.i./A 5 24
3A + 4A *Endigo ZC (lambda-cyhalothrin + thiamethoxam) 4.0–4.5 fl oz 19.0 fl oz/A 5 24 This product can kill bees and other insect pollinators.
3A + 28 *Besiege (lambda-cyhalothrin + chlorantraniliprole) 5.0–9.0 fl oz 31 fl oz/A of Besiege per year 5 24
4A + 28 Durivo (thiamethoxam + chlorantraniliprole) 10–13 oz 13 fl oz/A 30 12 May be applied to soil by 1 of several methods—see label.
4A + 28 Voliam Flexi (thiamethoxam + chlorantraniliprole) 4.0–7.0 oz 14 oz/A per growing season 1 12
5 Entrust SC (spinosad) 1.5–10 fl oz 29 oz/A per crop 1 4 Do not apply to seedlings grown for transplant. OMRI-listed2.
5 Radiant SC (spinetoram) 5–10 fl oz 34 fl oz/A 1 4
6 *Proclaim (emamectin benzoate) 2.4–4.8 oz 28.8 oz/A 7 12
6 + 28 *Minecto Pro (abamectin + cyantraniliprole) 5.5–10 fl oz 20 fl oz/A per year 7 24 This label contains pollinator warnings.
11A Biobit HP (Bacillus thuringiensis subspecies kurstaki) 0.5–2.0 lb 0 4 Treat when larvae are young. Good coverage is essential. Can be used in the greenhouse. OMRI-listed2.
11A Crymax WDG (Bacillus thuringiensis subspecies kurstaki) 0.5–2.0 lb 0 4 Use high rate for armyworms. Treat when larvae are young. Not for organic production.
11A Deliver (Bacillus thuringiensis subspecies kurstaki) 0.25–1.5 lb 0 4 Use higher rates for armyworms. OMRI- listed2.
11A DiPel DF (Bacillus thuringiensis subspecies kurstaki) 0.5–2.0 lb 0 4 Treat when larvae are young. Good coverage is essential. Can be used in greenhouses. OMRI-listed2.
11A Javelin WG (Bacillus thuringiensis subspecies kurstaki) 0.12–1.50 lb 0 4 Treat when larvae are young. Thorough coverage is essential. OMRI-listed2.
11A Xentari DF (Bacillus thuringiensis subspecies aizawai) 0.5–2.0 lb 0 4 Treat when larvae are young. Thorough coverage is essential. May be used in the greenhouse. Can be used in organic production.
15 Rimon 0.83EC (novaluron) 9–12 fl oz 36 fl oz/A per season 1 12 Do not use with an adjuvant.
18 Confirm 2F (tebufenozide) 6–16 fl oz 64 oz 7 4 No more than 16 oz per application.
18 Intrepid 2F (methoxyfenozide) 4–16 fl oz 64 oz 1 4 No more than 16 oz per application.
28 Coragen (chlorantraniliprole/rynaxypyr) 3.5–7.5 fl oz 15.4 fl oz/A per crop 1 4 Can be applied by drip chemigation or as a soil application at planting as well as a foliar spray. See label. For hornworms, use as little as 2.0 fl oz/A when applied as a foliar spray.
28 Exirel (cyantraniliprole) 7–20.5 fl oz 0.4 lb a.i./A per crop 1 12 Application restrictions exist for this product because of the risk to bees and other pollinators. Follow application restrictions found in the directions for use to protect pollinators. Minimum application interval between treatments is 5 days.
28 Verimark (cyantraniliprole) 5–13.5 fl oz 0.4 lb a.i./A per crop 1 4
Fire ants 7A Extinguish (S-methoprene) 1.0–1.5 lb 0 4 Slow-acting IGR (insect growth regulator). Best applied early spring and fall where crop will be grown. Colonies will be reduced after 3 weeks and eliminated after 8–10 weeks. May be applied by ground equipment or aerially.
7C Esteem Ant Bait (pyriproxyfen) 1.5–2.0 lb 1 12 Apply when ants are actively foraging.
Grasshoppers 3A *Hero (bifenthrin + zeta-cypermethrin) 4.5–11.2 oz 43.26 fl oz/A 7 12
3A *Mustang (zeta-cypermethrin) 2.4–4.3 oz 0.3 lb a.i./A 1 12 Reapplications at least 7 days apart.
3A *Proaxis Insecticide (gamma-cyhalothrin) 1.92–3.84 fl oz 2.88 pt/A 5 24
3A Pyganic Crop Protection EC 5.0 (pyrethrins) 4.5–18.0 fl oz 11.25 pt 0 12 Pyrethrins degrade rapidly in sunlight. Thorough coverage is important. OMRI-listed2. No more than 10 applications per season.
3A *Warrior II (lambda-cyhalothrin) 0.96–1.92 fl oz 0.36 lb a.i./A 5 24
3A + 4A *Endigo ZC (lambda-cyhalothrin + thiamethoxam) 4.0–4.5 fl oz 19.0 fl oz/A 5 24 This product can kill bees and other insect pollinators.
3A + 28 *Besiege (lambda-cyhalothrin + chlorantraniliprole) 5.0–9.0 fl oz 31 fl oz/A of Besiege per year 5 24
4A Scorpion 35SL Insecticide (dinotefuran) Foliar: 2–7 fl oz Soil: 9–10.5 fl oz 10.5 fl oz/A as foliar sprays or 21 fl oz/A to soil Foliar: 1 Soil: 21 12 Use only 1 application method.
4A Venom Insecticide (dinotefuran) Foliar: 1–4 oz Soil: 5–6.0 oz 6 oz/A foliar or 12 oz/A soil Foliar: 1 Soil: 21 12 Do not use both application methods. No more than 3 applications per season.
Lace bugs 1A Carbaryl 4L (carbaryl) 0.5–2 qt 8 at/A per crop per year 3 12 Toxic to honeybees and other bees.
1A Sevin 80 S; XLR; 4F (carbaryl) 80S: 0.63–2.5 lb XLR, 4F: 0.5–2 qt 10 lb/A or 8 qt/A per crop 3 12 No more than 7 applications. Reapplications at least 7 days apart. Do not apply to crops or weeds in bloom.
1B Malathion 8F (malathion) 1.56 pt 6.24 pt per crop 3 12 No more than 4 applications.
Leafhoppers 1A Carbaryl 4L (carbaryl) 0.5–2 qt 8 qt/A per crop per year 3 12 Toxic to honeybees and other bees.
1A Sevin 80 S; XLR; 4F (carbaryl) 80S: 0.63–2.5 lb XLR, 4F: 0.5–2 qt 10 lb/A or 8 qt/A per crop 3 12 No more than 7 applications. Reapplications at least 7 days apart. Do not apply to crops or weeds in bloom.
3A *Baythroid XL (beta-cyfluthrin) 1.6–2.8 fl oz 16.8 fl oz/A 7 12 Reapplications at least 7 days apart.
3A *Hero (bifenthrin + zeta-cypermethrin) 4.5–11.2 oz 43.26 fl oz/A 7 12
3A *Mustang (zeta-cypermethrin) 2.4–4.3 oz 0.3 lb a.i./A 1 12 Reapplications at least 7 days apart.
3A *Proaxis Insecticide (gamma-cyhalothrin) 1.92–3.84 fl oz 2.88 pt/A 5 24
3A Pyganic Crop Protection EC 5.0 (pyrethrins) 4.5–18.0 fl oz 11.25 pt 0 12 Pyrethrins degrade rapidly in sunlight. Thorough coverage is important. OMRI-listed2. No more than 10 applications per season.
3A *Warrior II (lambda-cyhalothrin) 0.96–1.92 fl oz 0.36 lb a.i./A 5 24
3A + 4A *Endigo ZC (lambda-cyhalothrin + thiamethoxam) 4.0–4.5 fl oz 19.0 fl oz/A 5 24 This product can kill bees and other insect pollinators.
4A Actara (thiamethoxam) 2.0–5.5 oz 11 oz/A 0 12 Do not use if a soil application of a neonicotinoid has been used.
4A Admire Pro (imidacloprid) (for rates for other brands, see labels) 7–10.5 fl oz 10.5 fl oz/A per crop 21 12 Application restrictions exist for this product because of the risk to bees and other insect pollinators. Follow application restrictions found in the directions for use to protect pollinators. Most effective if applied to soil at transplanting.
4A Belay 50 WDG (clothianidin) 1.6–3.2 oz 6.4 oz/A 7 12 Do not use an adjuvant. Toxic to bees. Do not release irrigation water from the treated area.
4A Belay 50 WDG (clothianidin) Soil: 4.8–6.4 oz 6.4 oz/A Apply at planting 12 Do not release irrigation water from the treated area.
4A Platinum (thiamethoxam) 5.0–11.0 fl oz 11 fl oz/A per growing season 30 12 For most crops that are not on the label, a 120-day plant-back interval must be observed. To manage resistance, avoid using related, pesticides (Actara, Assail) in conjunction with Platinum.
4A Platinum 75SG (thiamethoxam) 1.66–3.67 oz 3.67 oz/A per growing season 30 12 For most crops that are not on the label, a 120-day plant-back interval must be observed. To manage resistance, avoid using related pesticides (Actara, Assail) in conjunction with Platinum.
4A Scorpion 35SL Insecticide (dinotefuran) Foliar: 2–7 fl oz Soil: 9–10.5 fl oz 10.5 fl oz/A as foliar sprays or 21 fl oz to soil Foliar: 1 Soil: 21 12 Use only 1 application method.
4A + 28 Durivo (thiamethoxam + chlorantraniliprole) 10–13 oz 13 fl oz/A 30 12 May be applied to soil by 1 of several methods—see label.
4A + 28 Voliam Flexi (thiamethoxam + chlorantraniliprole) 4.0–7.0 oz 14 oz/A per growing season 1 12
4D Sivanto Prime (flupyradifurone) 7.0–14.0 fl oz 28.0 fl oz/A per year 1 4 Reapplications at least 7 days apart.
9B PQZ (pyrifluquinazon) 3.2 fl oz No more than 4.8 fl oz/A (0.070 lb a.i./A) per crop cycle. No more than 9.6 fl oz/A (0.140 lb a.i./A) per year. 1 12 Do not apply by air. No more than 2 applications per crop cycle. No more than 4 applications per year.
16 Courier 40SC (buprofezin) 9.0–13.6 fl oz 27.2 fl oz/A per crop cycle 1 12 Immature insects only. No more than 2 applications per crop cycle.
Liriomyzaleafminers 1A *Vydate L (oxamyl) Foliar: 2–4 pt 16 pt/A 1 48
1B *Dibrom 8 EC (naled) 1 pt 6 pt/A 1 48 No more than 1 pt/A in Florida. Do not apply when temperature is over 90°F.
3A *Ambush 25W (permethrin) 6.4–12.8 oz 2 lb a.i./A (128 oz) 3 12
3A *Brigade 2EC (bifenthrin) 2.1–6.4 fl oz 0.2 lb a.i./A 7 12 Reapplications at least 7 days apart.
3A *Hero (bifenthrin + zeta-cypermethrin) 4.5–11.2 oz 43.26 fl oz/A 7 12
3A *Pounce 25 W (permethrin) 6.4–9.6 oz 0.6 lb a.i./A 3 12
3A Pyganic Crop Protection EC 5.0 (pyrethrins) 4.5–18.0 fl oz 11.25 pt 0 12 Pyrethrins degrade rapidly in sunlight. Thorough coverage is important. OMRI-listed2. No more than 10 applications per season.
4A Belay 50 WDG (clothianidin) 1.6–3.2 oz 6.4 oz/A 7 12 Do not use an adjuvant. Toxic to bees. Do not release irrigation water from the treated area.
4A Belay 50 WDG (clothianidin) Soil: 4.8–6.4 oz 6.4 oz/A Apply at planting 12 Do not release irrigation water from the treated area.
4A Scorpion 35SL Insecticide (dinotefuran) Foliar: 2–7 fl oz Soil: 9–10.5 fl oz 10.5 fl oz/A as foliar sprays or 21 fl oz/A to soil Foliar: 1 Soil: 21 12 Use only 1 application method.
5 Entrust SC (spinosad) 1.5–10 fl oz 29 oz/A per crop 1 4 Do not apply to seedlings grown for transplant. OMRI-listed2.
5 Radiant SC (spinetoram) 5–10 fl oz 34 fl oz/A 1 4
6 *Agri-Mek SC (abamectin) 1.7–3.5 fl oz 10.25 fl oz/A in a growing season 7 12 No more than 2 sequential applications. Must be used with a nonionic activator-type wetting, spreading, or penetrating adjuvant.
6 + 28 *Minecto Pro (abamectin + cyantraniliprole) 5.5–10 fl oz 20 fl oz/A per year 7 24 This label contains pollinator warnings.
15 Rimon 0.83EC (novaluron) 9–12 fl oz 36 fl oz/A 1 12
28 Coragen (chlorantraniliprole/rynaxypyr) 5.0–7.5 fl oz 15.4 fl oz/A per crop 1 4 Can be applied by drip chemigation or as a soil application at planting as well as a foliar spray. See label. For hornworms, use as little as 2.0 fl oz/A when applied as a foliar spray.
28 Exirel (cyantraniliprole) 13.5–20.5 fl oz 0.4 lb a.i./A per crop 1 12 Application restrictions exist for this product because of the risk to bees and other pollinators. Follow application restrictions found in the directions for use to protect pollinators. Reapplications at least 5 days apart.
28 Verimark (cyantraniliprole) 6.75–13.5 fl oz 0.4 lb a.i./A per crop 1 4
Mealybug 16 Courier 40SC (buprofezin) 9.0–13.6 fl oz 27.2 fl oz/A per crop cycle 1 12 Immature insects only. No more than 2 applications per crop cycle.
Mites (including banks grass mite, broad mite, carmine spider mite, tomato russet mite, two spotted spider mite) 1A *Vydate L (oxamyl) Foliar: 2–4 pt 16 pt/A 1 48
1B *Dibrom 8 EC (naled) 1 pt 6 pt/A 1 48 No more than 1 pt/A in Florida. Do not apply when temperature is over 90°F.
1B Malathion 8F (malathion) 1.56 pt 6.24 pt/A per crop 3 12 No more than 4 applications.
3A *Brigade 2EC (bifenthrin) 2.1–6.4 fl oz 0.2 lb a.i./A 7 12 Reapplications at least 7 days apart.
3A *Danitol 2.4 EC (fenpropathrin) 10.67 fl oz 42.67 fl oz/A total application 3 24 No more than 4 applications (0.8 lb a.i./A) per season.
3A *Hero (bifenthrin + zeta-cypermethrin) 4.5–11.2 oz 43.26 fl oz/A 7 12
3A *Proaxis Insecticide (gamma-cyhalothrin) 1.92–3.84 fl oz 2.88 pt/A 5 24
3A Pyganic Crop Protection EC 5.0 (pyrethrins) 4.5–18.0 fl oz 11.25 pt 0 12 Pyrethrins degrade rapidly in sunlight. Thorough coverage is important. OMRI-listed2. No more than 10 applications per season.
3A *Warrior II (lambda-cyhalothrin) 0.96–1.92 fl oz 0.36 lb a.i./A 5 24
6 *Agri-Mek SC (abamectin) 1.7–3.5 fl oz 0.25 fl oz/A in a growing season 7 12 No more than 2 sequential applications. Must be used with a nonionic activator-type wetting, spreading, or penetrating adjuvant.
6 + 28 *Minecto Pro (abamectin + cyantraniliprole) 5.5–10 fl oz 20 fl oz/A per year 7 24 This label contains pollinator warnings.
10B Zeal Miticide (etoxazole) 2–3 oz 3 oz/A 7 12
12B *Vendex 50 WP (fenbutatin-oxide) 2–3 lb 9 lb/A per year 3 48 Apply when mites first appear. No more than 3 applications per year.
20B Kanemite 15 SC (acequinocyl) 31 fl oz 62 fl oz/A 1 12 Reapplications at least 21 days apart. No more than 2 applications per year. Do not use an adjuvant.
20D Acramite 50WS (bifenazate) 0.75–1.0 lb 3 12 No more than 1 application per season.
21A Magister (fenazaquin) 24–36 fl oz 36 fl oz 12 3 No more than 1 application per year.
21A Portal (fenpyroximate) 2.0 pt 4.0 pt/A per crop cycle 1 12 No more than 2 applications per season.
Plant bugs and Tarnished plant bug 1A Sevin 80 S; XLR; 4F (carbaryl) 80S: 0.63–2.5 lb XLR, 4F: 0.5–2 qt 10 lb/A or 8 qt/A per crop 3 12 No more than 7 applications. Reapplications at least 7 days apart. Do not apply to crops or weeds in bloom.
3A *Brigade 2EC (bifenthrin) 2.1–6.4 fl oz 0.2 lb a.i./A 7 12 Reapplications at least 7 days apart.
3A *Mustang (zeta-cypermethrin) 2.4–4.3 oz 0.3 lb a.i./A 1 12 Reapplications at least 7 days apart.
3A *Proaxis Insecticide (gamma-cyhalothrin) 1.92–3.84 fl oz 2.88 pt/A 5 24
3A Pyganic Crop Protection EC 5.0 (pyrethrins) 4.5–18.0 fl oz 11.25 pt 0 12 Pyrethrins degrade rapidly in sunlight. Thorough coverage is important. OMRI-listed2. No more than 10 applications per season.
3A *Warrior II (lambda-cyhalothrin) 0.96–1.92 fl oz 0.36 lb a.i./A 5 24
3A + 4A *Endigo ZC (lambda-cyhalothrin + thiamethoxam) 4.0–4.5 fl oz 19.0 fl oz/A 5 24 This product can kill bees and other insect pollinators.
3A + 28 *Besiege (lambda-cyhalothrin + chlorantraniliprole) 5.0–9.0 fl oz 31 fl oz/A of Besiege per year 5 24
4A Belay 50 WDG (clothianidin) 1.6–3.2 oz 6.4 oz/A 7 12 Do not use an adjuvant. Toxic to bees. Do not release irrigation water from the treated area.
4A Belay 50 WDG (clothianidin) Soil: 4.8–6.4 oz 6.4 oz/A Apply at planting 12 Do not release irrigation water from the treated area.
29 Beleaf 50 SG (flonicamid) 2.0–2.8 oz 8.4 oz/A 0 12
Planthoppers 16 Courier 40SC (buprofezin) 9.0–13.6 fl oz 27.2 fl oz/A per crop cycle 1 12 Immature insects only. No more than 2 applications per crop cycle.
Psyllids 4A Scorpion 35SL Insecticide (dinotefuran) Foliar: 2–7 fl oz Soil: 9–10.5 fl oz 10.5 fl oz/A as foliar sprays or 21 fl oz/A to soil Foliar: 1 Soil: 21 12 Use only 1 application method.
4D Sivanto Prime (flupyradifurone) 7.0–14.0 fl oz 28.0 fl oz/A per year 1 4 Reapplications at least 7 days apart.
23 Movento (spirotetramat) 4.0–5.0 fl oz 10 fl oz/A 1 24
Soil insects (garden symphylans) 3A *Baythroid XL (beta-cyfluthrin) 1.6–2.8 fl oz 16.8 fl oz/A 7 12 Reapplications at least 7 days apart.
Stink bugs (including brown stink bug, green stink bug, southern green stink bug, squash bug) 1A Carbaryl 4L (carbaryl) 0.5–2 qt 8 qt/A per crop per year 3 12 Toxic to honeybees and other bees.
1A Sevin 80 S; XLR; 4F (carbaryl) 80S: 0.63–2.5 lb XLR, 4F: 0.5–2 qt 10 lb/A or 8 qt/A per crop 3 12 No more than 7 applciations. Reapplications at least 7 days apart. Do not apply to crops or weeds in bloom.
3A *Baythroid XL (beta-cyfluthrin) 1.6–2.8 fl oz 16.8 fl oz/A 7 12 Reapplications at least 7 days apart.
3A *Brigade 2EC (bifenthrin) 2.1–6.4 fl oz 0.2 lb a.i./A 7 12 Reapplications at least 7 days apart.
3A *Danitol 2.4 EC (fenpropathrin) 10.67 fl oz 42.67 fl oz/A total application 3 24 No more than 4 applications (0.8 lb a.i./A) per season.
3A *Hero (bifenthrin + zeta-cypermethrin) 4.5–11.2 oz 43.26 fl oz/A 7 12
3A *Mustang (zeta-cypermethrin) 2.4–4.3 oz 0.3 lb a.i./A 1 12 Reapplications at least 7 days apart.
3A *Proaxis Insecticide (gamma-cyhalothrin) 1.92–3.84 fl oz 2.88 pt/A 5 24
3A *Warrior II (lambda-cyhalothrin) 0.96–1.92 fl oz 0.36 lb a.i./A 5 24
3A + 4A *Endigo ZC (lambda-cyhalothrin + thiamethoxam) 4.0–4.5 fl oz 19.0 fl oz/A 5 24 This product can kill bees and other insect pollinators.
4A Actara (thiamethoxam) 2.0–5.5 oz 11 oz/A 0 12 Do not use if a soil application of a neonicotinoid has been used.
4A Belay 50 WDG (clothianidin) 1.6–3.2 oz 6.4 oz/A 7 12 Do not use an adjuvant. Toxic to bees. Do not release irrigation water from the treated area.
4A Scorpion 35SL Insecticide (dinotefuran) Foliar: 2–7 fl oz Soil: 9–10.5 fl oz 10.5 fl oz/A as foliar sprays or 21 fl oz/A to soil Foliar: 1 Soil: 21 12 Use only 1 application method.
4A Venom Insecticide (dinotefuran) Foliar: 1–4 oz Soil: 5–6.0 oz 6 oz/A foliar or 12 oz/A soil. Foliar: 1 Soil: 21 12 Do not use both application methods. No more than 3 applications per season.
4A + 28 Voliam Flexi (thiamethoxam + chlorantraniliprole) 4.0–7.0 oz 14 oz/A per growing season 1 12
15 Rimon 0.83EC (novaluron) 9–12 fl oz 36 fl oz/A 1 12 Do not use with an adjuvant.
Thrips (check label for species controlled) (eastern flower thrips, western flower thrips, Florida flower thrips, foliar feeding thrips, chilli thrips, melon thrips) 1A Carbaryl 4L (carbaryl) 0.5–2 qt 8 qt/A per crop per year 3 12 Toxic to honeybees and other bees.
1A Sevin 80 S; XLR; 4F (carbaryl) 80S: 0.63–2.5 lb XLR, 4F: 0.5–2 qt 10 lb/A or 8 qt/A per crop 3 12 No more than 7 applications. Reapplications at least 7 days apart. Do not apply to crops or weeds in bloom.
3A *Baythroid XL (beta-cyfluthrin) 1.6–2.8 fl oz 16.8 fl oz/A 7 12 Reapplications at least 7 days apart.
3A *Brigade 2EC (bifenthrin) 2.1–6.4 fl oz 0.2 lb a.i./A 7 12 Reapplications at least 7 days apart.
3A *Hero (bifenthrin + zeta-cypermethrin) 4.5–11.2 oz 43.26 fl oz/A 7 12
3A *Proaxis Insecticide (gamma-cyhalothrin) 1.92–3.84 fl oz 2.88 pt/A 5 24
3A Pyganic Crop Protection EC 5.0 (pyrethrins) 4.5–18.0 fl oz 11.25 pt 0 12 Pyrethrins degrade rapidly in sunlight. Thorough coverage is important. OMRI-listed2. No more than 10 applications per season.
4A Admire Pro (imidacloprid) (for rates for other brands, see labels) 7–10.5 fl oz 10.5 fl oz/A per crop 21 12 Application restrictions exist for this product because of the risk to bees and other insect pollinators. Follow application restrictions found in the directions for use to protect pollinators. Most effective if applied to soil at transplanting.
4A Assail 30 SG (acetamiprid) 1.5–4.0 oz 16.0 oz/A per growing season, including any pretransplant applications of acetamiprid 7 12 Begin applications for whiteflies when first adults are noticed. No more than 4 applications per season. Reapplications at least 7 days apart.
4A Belay 50 WDG (clothianidin) Soil: 4.8–6.4 oz 6.4 oz/A Apply at planting 12 Do not release irrigation water from the treated area.
4A Platinum (thiamethoxam) 5.0–11.0 fl oz 11 fl oz/A per growing season 30 12 For most crops that are not on the label, a 120-day plant-back interval must be observed. To manage resistance, avoid using Provado or other related pesticides (Actara, Assail) in conjunction with Platinum.
4A Platinum 75SG (thiamethoxam) 1.66–3.67 oz 3.67 oz/A per growing season 30 12 For most crops that are not on the label, a 120-day plant-back interval must be observed. To manage resistance, avoid using related pesticides (Actara, Assail) in conjunction with Platinum.
4A Scorpion 35SL Insecticide (dinotefuran) Foliar: 2–7 fl oz Soil: 9–10.5 fl oz 10.5 fl oz/A as foliar sprays or 21 fl oz/A to soil Foliar: 1 Soil: 21 12 Use only 1 application method.
4A Venom Insecticide (dinotefuran) Foliar: 1–4 oz Soil: 5–6.0 oz 6 oz/A foliar or 12 oz/A soil Foliar: 1 Soil: 21 12 Do not use both application methods. No more than 3 applications per season.
4A + 28 Durivo (thiamethoxam + chlorantraniliprole) 10–13 oz 13 fl oz/A 30 12 May be applied to soil by 1 of several methods—see label.
4D Sivanto Prime (flupyradifurone) 7.0–14.0 fl oz 28.0 fl oz/A per year 1 4 Reapplications at least 7 days apart.
5 Entrust SC (spinosad) 1.5–10 fl oz 29 oz/A per crop 1 4 Do not apply to seedlings grown for transplant. OMRI-listed2.
5 Radiant SC (spinetoram) 5–10 fl oz No more than 34 fl oz/A. 1 4
6 *Agri-Mek SC (abamectin) 1.7–3.5 fl oz 10.25 fl oz/A in a growing season 7 12 No more than 2 sequential applications. Must be used with a nonionic activator-type wetting, spreading, or penetrating adjuvant.
6 + 28 *Minecto Pro (abamectin + cyantraniliprole) 5.5–10 fl oz 20 fl oz/A per year 7 24 This label contains pollinator warnings.
15 Rimon 0.83EC (novaluron) 9–12 fl oz 36 fl oz/A 1 12 Do not use with an adjuvant.
28 Exirel (cyantraniliprole) 13.5–20.5 fl oz 0.4 lb a.i./A per crop 1 12
28 Verimark (cyantraniliprole) Tray drench/transplant water: 10.0–13.5 fl oz Drip: 10 fl oz 0.4 lb a.i./A per crop 1 4
Weevils 3A *Mustang (zeta-cypermethrin) 2.4–4.3 oz 0.3 lb a.i./A 1 12 Reapplications at least 7 days apart.
3A *Proaxis Insecticide (gamma-cyhalothrin) 1.92–3.84 fl oz 2.88 pt/A 5 24
3A *Warrior II (lambda-cyhalothrin) 0.96–1.92 fl oz 0.36 lb a.i./A 5 24
3A + 4A *Endigo ZC (lambda-cyhalothrin + thiamethoxam) 4.0–4.5 fl oz 19.0 fl oz/A 5 24 This product can kill bees and other insect pollinators.
Whiteflies 3A *Brigade 2EC (bifenthrin) 2.1–6.4 fl oz 0.2 lb a.i./A 7 12 Reapplications at least 7 days apart.
3A *Hero (bifenthrin + zeta-cypermethrin) 4.5–11.2 oz 43.26 fl oz/A 7 12
3A *Proaxis Insecticide (gamma-cyhalothrin) 1.92–3.84 fl oz 2.88 pt/A 5 24
3A Pyganic Crop Protection EC 5.0 (pyrethrins) 4.5–18.0 fl oz 11.25 pt 0 12 Pyrethrins degrade rapidly in sunlight. Thorough coverage is important. OMRI-listed2. No more than 10 applications per season.
3A *Warrior II (lambda-cyhalothrin) 0.96–1.92 fl oz 0.36 lb a.i./A 5 24
4A Platinum (thiamethoxam) 5.0–11.0 fl oz 11 fl oz/A per growing season 30 12 For most crops that are not on the label, a 120-day plant-back interval must be observed. To manage resistance, avoid using related pesticides (Actara, Assail) in conjunction with Platinum.
4A Platinum 75SG (thiamethoxam) 1.66–3.67 oz 3.67 oz/A 30 12
4A Actara (thiamethoxam) 2.0–5.5 oz 11 oz/A 0 12 Do not use if a soil application of a neonicotinoid has been used.
4A Admire Pro (imidacloprid) (for rates for other brands, see labels) 7–10.5 fl oz 10.5 fl oz/A 21 12 Risk to bees and other insect pollinators; follow application restrictions. Most effective if applied to soil at transplanting.
4A Admire Pro (imidacloprid) 0.44 fl oz/10,000 plants 21 12 Planthouse**:** 1 application. See label.
4A Assail 30 SG (acetamiprid) 1.5–4.0 oz 16.0 oz/A per growing season, including any pretransplant applications of acetamiprid 7 12 Begin applications for whiteflies when first adults are noticed. No more than 4 applications per season. Reapplications at least 7 days apart..
4A Belay 50 WDG (clothianidin) 1.6–3.2 oz 6.4 oz/A 7 12 Do not use an adjuvant. Toxic to bees. Do not release irrigation water from the treated area.
4A Belay 50 WDG (clothianidin) Soil: 4.8–6.4 oz 6.4 oz/A Apply at planting 12 Do not release irrigation water from the treated area. Do not apply if imidacloprid or thiamethoxam have been used at planting.
4A Scorpion 35SL Insecticide (dinotefuran) Foliar: 2–7 fl oz Soil: 9–10.5 fl oz 10.5 fl oz/A as foliar sprays or 21 fl oz/A to soil. Foliar: 1 Soil: 21 12
4A Venom Insecticide (dinotefuran) Foliar: 1–4 oz Soil: 5–6.0 oz 6 oz/A foliar or 12 oz/A soil Foliar: 1 Soil: 21 12 Do not use both application methods. No more than 3 applications per season.
4A + 28 Durivo (thiamethoxam + chlorantraniliprole) 10–13 oz 13 fl oz/A 30 12 May be applied to soil by 1 of several methods—see label.
4A + 28 Voliam Flexi (thiamethoxam + chlorantraniliprole) 4.0–7.0 oz 14 oz/A per growing season 1 12
4D Sivanto Prime (flupyradifurone) 7.0–14.0 fl oz 28.0 fl oz/A per year 1 4 Reapplications at least 7 days apart.
6 + 28 *Minecto Pro (abamectin + cyantraniliprole) 5.5–10 fl oz 20 fl oz /A per year 7 24 This label contains pollinator warnings.
7C Knack IGR (pyriproxyfen) 8–10 fl oz 20 fl oz/A 1 12 Apply before populations build to damaging levels. Reapplications at least 7 days apart. No more than 2 applications.
9B Fulfill (pymetrozine) 2.75 oz 5.5 oz/A 0 12
9B PQZ (pyrifluquinazon) 2.4–3.2 fl oz No more than 4.8 fl oz/A (0.070 lb a.i./A). No more than 9.6 fl oz/A (0.140 lb a.i./A) per year. 1 12 Do not apply by air. No more than 2 applications per crop cycle. No more than 4 applications per year.
9D Sefina Inscalis Insecticide (afidopyropen) 14 fl oz 28 fl oz/A of Sefina (0.09 lb a.i./A afidopyropen) 0 12 No more than 2 sequential applications of Sefina before using an effective insecticide with a different mode of action.
15 Rimon 0.83EC (novaluron) 9–12 fl oz 36 fl oz/A 1 12
16 Courier 40SC (buprofezin) 9.0–13.6 fl oz 27.2 fl oz/A 1 12 Immature insects only. No more than 2 applications per crop cycle.
21A Magister (fenazaquin) 24–36 fl oz 36 fl oz 12 3 No more than 1 application per year.
21A Portal (fenpyroximate) 2.0 pt 4.0 pt/A 1 12 No more than 2 applications per season.
23 Movento (spirotetramat) 4.0–5.0 fl oz 10 fl oz/A 1 24
23 Oberon 2SC (spiromesifen) 7.0–8.5 fl oz 25.5 fl oz/A 7 12 No more than 3 applications.
28 Exirel (cyantraniliprole) 13.5–20.5 fl oz 0.4 lb a.i./A 1 12 Foliar application.
28 Verimark (cyantraniliprole) Tray drench/transplant water: 6.75–13.5 fl oz Drip: 6.75–10 fl oz 0.4 lb a.i./A 1 4 Soil application.
1Mode of Action (MOA) codes for plant pest insecticides from the Insecticide Resistance Action Committee (IRAC) Mode of Action Classification v. 11.1 January 2024. Number codes are used to distinguish the main insecticide mode of action groups, with additional letters for certain subgroups within each main group. All insecticides within the same group (with same number) indicate the same active ingredient or similar mode of action. This information must be considered for the insecticide resistance management decisions. 2Information provided in this table applies only to Florida. Be sure to read a current product label before applying any product. The use of brand names and any mention or listing of commercial products or services in the publication does not imply endorsement by UF/IFAS Extension nor discrimination against similar products or services not mentioned. OMRI-listed: Listed by the Organic Materials Review Institute for use in organic production. *Restricted use insecticide.