Chapter 13. Pepper Production (original) (raw)
Table 4. Insecticides labeled for management of arthropod pests of peppers. 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: Jawwad Qureshi, UF/IFAS Southwest Florida Research and Education Center.
| Insect or Mite Pest | MOA Code1 | Trade Name (Active Ingredient) | Rate Product/Acre | Max Rate Product per Season | REI (Hours) | Days to Harvest | Remarks2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aphids (including aphid-transmitted viruses, green peach aphid, potato aphid) | 1A | *Lannate LV, *SP (methomyl) | LV: 1.5–3.0 pt SP: 0.5–1.0 lb | 12 pt/A LV or 4 lb/A SP | 48 | 3 | No more than 8 applications per crop. |
| 1A | *Vydate L (oxamyl) | Foliar: 2–4 pt Drip chemigation and soil injection systems: 2–4 pt/A of plant bed | 24 pt/A | 48 | 7 | No more than 8 applications per season. | |
| 1B | Acephate 90 WDG (acephate) | 0.55–1.11 lb | 2.22 lb/A | 24 | 7 | – | |
| 1B | *Dibrom 8EC (naled) | 1 pt | 5 pt/A | 48 | 1 | No more than 5 applications. Do not apply when temperatures are > 90°F. | |
| 1B | Dimethoate LV, EC, 2.67 (dimethoate) | LV & EC: 0.5–0.66 pt 2.67: 0.75–1.0 pt | 1.65 lb a.i./A | 48 | 0 | Highly toxic to bees. | |
| 1B | Malathion 5EC (malathion) | 1.5–2.5 pt | No maximum. | 12 | 3 | No more than 2 applications per year. | |
| 1B | Orthene 97 (acephate) | Bell peppers: 0.5–1.0 lb Non-bell peppers: 0.5 lb | 2 lb a.i./A per crop cycle or 1 lb a.i./A for non-bell peppers | 24 | 7 | – | |
| 3A | *Karate with Zeon (lambda-cyhalothrin) | 1.28–1.92 fl oz | 23.04 fl oz/A | 24 | 5 | Suppression only. | |
| 3A | Pyganic EC 5.0 (pyrethrins) | 4.5–15.6 fl oz | SEE INDIVIDUAL LABELS | 12 | 0 | No more than 10 applications. Pyrethrins degrade rapidly in sunlight. Thorough coverage is important. OMRI-listed.2 | |
| 3A | *Warrior II (lambda-cyhalothrin) | 1.28–1.92 fl oz | 0.36 lb a.i./A | 24 | 5 | Suppression only. | |
| 3A + 4A | *Endigo ZC (lambda-cyhalothrin + thiamethoxam) | 4.0–4.5 fl oz | 19.0 fl oz/A of product | 24 | 5 | Toxic to bees. | |
| 3A + 6 | *Gladiator (zeta-cypermethrin + avermectin B1) | 19 fl oz | 57 fl oz/A of product per year | 12 | 7 | Do not reapply this product or others containing either of the same active ingredients within 7 days. | |
| 3A + 28 | *Besiege (lambda-cyhalothrin + chlorantraniliprole) | 6.0–9.0 fl oz | 31.0 fl oz/A per year | 24 | 5 | Reapplications at least 5 days apart. Suppression only. | |
| 4A | Actara (thiamethoxam) | 2.0–3.0 oz | 11 oz/A | 12 | 0 | Toxic to bees. | |
| 4A | Admire Pro (imidacloprid) | 7–14.0 fl oz | 14.0 fl oz/A (0.5 lb a.i./A) . | 12 | Soil: 21 | Most effective if applied to soil at transplanting. | |
| 4A | Admire Pro (imidacloprid) | 0.44 fl oz/10,000 plants | 0.44 fl oz/10,000 plants | 12 | Soil: 21 | Planthouse: 1 Application to transplants: see label. | |
| 4A | Assail 30SG (acetamiprid) | 2.0–4.0 oz | 16 oz/A | 12 | 7 | No more than 4 applications per season. Reapplications at least 7 days apart. | |
| 4A | Assail 70WP (acetamiprid) | 0.8–1.7 oz | 6.8 oz/A | 12 | 7 | No more than 4 applications per season. Reapplications at least 7 days apart. | |
| 4A | Belay 50 WDG (clothianidin) | 1.6–2.1 oz | 6.4 oz/A | 12 | 7 | 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 | 12 | Apply at planting | Do not release irrigation water from the treated area. | |
| 4A | Platinum (thiamethoxam) | 5–11 fl oz | 11 fl oz/A | 12 | 30 | Soil application. See label for rotational restrictions. | |
| 4A | Platinum 75 SG (thiamethoxam) | 1.66–3.67 oz | 3.8–6.2 oz/A | 12 | 30 | Soil application. See label for rotational restrictions. | |
| 4A | Scorpion 35SL (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 | 12 | Foliar: 1 Soil: 21 | Suppression only. Use only 1 application method (soil or foliar). Follow label restrictions to protect pollinators. | |
| 4A | Venom (dinotefuran) | Foliar: 1–4 oz Soil: 5–7.5 oz | 6 oz/A (foliar) or 12 oz/A (soil) | 12 | Foliar: 1 Soil: 21 | Suppression only. Use only 1 application method (soil or foliar). No more than 3 applications per season. | |
| 4A + 28 | Durivo (thiamethoxam + chlorantraniliprole) | 10–13 fl oz | 13.0 fl oz/A | 12 | 30 | No more than 1 soil application per crop season. Several methods of soil application—see label. | |
| 4A + 28 | Voliam Flexi (thiamethoxam + chlorantraniliprole) | 4–7 oz | 14 oz/A | 12 | 1 | Not for greenhouses, transplants, or if seed was treated with thiamethoxam or other Group 4A insecticides. Do not use adjuvant on chili pepper or pimento. Highly toxic to bees. | |
| 4C | Transform WG (sulfoxaflor) | 0.75–1.0 oz | 8.5 oz/A per year | 12 | 1 | No more than 0.070 lb a.i./A per season. No more than 2 applications per crop cycle. | |
| 4D | Sivanto Prime (flupyradifurone) | 7.0–12.0 fl oz | 28.0 fl oz/A per year | 4 | 1 | Reapplications at least 7 days apart. | |
| 9B | Fulfill (pymetrozine) | 2.75 oz | 5.5 oz/A per crop | 12 | 0 | No more than 2 applications. | |
| 9B | PQZ (pyrifluquinazon) | 2.4–3.2 fl oz | 4.8 fl oz/A per crop cycle | 12 | 1 | No more than 2 applications per crop cycle. | |
| 9D | Sefina Inscalis Insecticide (afidopyropen) | 3.0 fl oz | 28 fl oz/A of product | 12 | 0 | No more than 2 sequential applications per year before using a different mode of action. | |
| 23 | Movento (spirotetramat) | 4.0–5.0 fl oz | 10 fl oz/A | 24 | 1 | Reapplications at least 7 days apart. | |
| 28 | Exirel (cyantraniliprole) | 13.5–20.5 fl oz | 0.4 lb a.i./A per crop. | 12 | 1 | Spray reapplications at least 5 days apart. | |
| 28 | Verimark (cyantraniliprole) | Soil at-planting or transplant trays: 6.75–13.5 fl oz Drip chemigation or soil injection: 6.75–10 fl oz | See Label | 4 | 1 | Suppression only. | |
| 28 + 6 | *Minecto Pro (cyantraniliprole + abamectin) | 10 fl oz | 20 fl oz/A | 12 | 7 | – | |
| 29 | Beleaf 50 SG (flonicamid) | 2.8–4.28 oz | 8.4 oz/A | 12 | 0 | Begin applications before pests reach damaging levels. | |
| U | Requiem 25EC (extract of Chenopodium ambrosioides) | 2–4 qt | 4 | 0 | Begin before pests reach damaging levels. | ||
| Beetles (including beetle larvae, blister beetle, Colorado potato beetle, cucumber beetle, flea beetle) | 1A | Carbaryl 4L (carbaryl) | 0.5–2 qt | 8 qt per crop per year | 12 | 3 | Bee Caution: DO NOT apply to weeds or crops in bloom. |
| 1A | Sevin XLR; 4F (carbaryl) | XLR, 4F: 0.5–2.0 qt | 8 qt/A per crop | 12 | 3 | No more than 7 applications. Do not apply to crops or weeds in bloom. | |
| 1B | *Dibrom 8EC (naled) | 1 pt | 5 pt/A | 48 | 1 | No more than 1 pt/A in Florida. Do not apply when temperatures are over 90°F. | |
| 3A | *Ambush 25W (permethrin) | 6.4–12.8 oz | 1.6 lb a.i./A | 12 | 3 | Bell peppers only. | |
| 3A | *Asana XL (esfenvalerate) | 5.8–9.6 fl oz | 0.35 lb a.i./A. | 12 | 7 | Repeat applications at 7-to-10-day intervals to achieve control. | |
| 3A | *Brigade 2EC (bifenthrin) | 2.1–6.4 fl oz | 0.2 lb a.i./A. | 12 | 7 | Reapplications at least 7 days apart. | |
| 3A | *Hero (bifenthrin + zeta-cypermethrin) | 4.0–10.3 oz | 27.39 oz/A of product | 12 | 7 | Refer to label’s maximum usage table when applying Hero and another product containing either of the same active ingredients. | |
| 3A | *Karate with Zeon (lambda-cyhalothrin) | 1.28–1.92 fl oz | 23.04 fl oz/A | 24 | 5 | – | |
| 3A | *Pounce 25 WP (permethrin) | 6.4–12.8 oz | 0.8 lb a.i./A | 12 | 3 | Labeled for bell peppers. Reapplications at least 5 days apart. | |
| 3A | Pyganic EC 5.0 (pyrethrins) | 4.5–15.6 fl oz | SEE INDIVIDUAL LABEL | 12 | 0 | Pyrethrins degrade rapidly in sunlight. Thorough coverage is important. No more than 10 applications. OMRI-listed.2 | |
| 3A + 4A | *Endigo ZC (lambda-cyhalothrin + thiamethoxam) | 4.0–4.5 fl oz | 19.0 fl oz/A | 24 | 5 | Reapplications at least 5 days apart. Toxic to bees. | |
| 3A + 6 | *Gladiator (zeta-cypermethrin + avermectin B1) | 19 fl oz | 57 fl oz/A | 12 | 7 | Do not reapply this product or others containing either of the same active ingredients within 7 days. | |
| 3A + 28 | *Besiege (lambda-cyhalothrin + chlorantraniliprole) | 6.0–9.0 fl oz | 31.0 fl oz/A per year | 24 | 5 | Reapplications at least 5 days apart. | |
| 4A | Actara (thiamethoxam) | 2.0–3.0 oz | 11 oz/A | 12 | 0 | Toxic to bees. | |
| 4A | Admire Pro (imidacloprid) | 7–14.0 fl oz | 14.0 fl oz/A | 12 | Soil: 21 | Most effective if applied to soil at transplanting. | |
| 4A | Assail 70WP (acetamiprid) | 0.6–1.1 oz | – | 12 | 7 | No more than 4 applications per season or reapplication within 7 days. | |
| 4A | Belay 50 WDG (clothianidin) | 1.6–2.1 oz | 6.4 oz/A | 12 | 7 | 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 | 12 | Apply at planting. | Do not release irrigation water from the treated area. | |
| 4A | Platinum 75 SG (thiamethoxam) | 1.66–3.67 oz | 11 fl oz/A | 12 | 30 | Soil application. See label for rotational restrictions. | |
| 4A | Provado 1.6F (imidacloprid) | 3.8–6.2 oz | 19.2 fl oz/A per crop | 12 | 0 | Do not apply to crop treated with imidacloprid or thiamethoxam. Reapplications at least 5 days apart. | |
| 4A | Scorpion 35SL (dinotefuran) | Foliar: 2–7 fl oz Soil: 9–10.5 fl oz | 10.5 fl oz/A (foliar sprays) or 21 fl oz/A (soil) | 12 | Foliar: 1 Soil: 21 | Application restrictions exist because of risk to bees and other insect pollinators. Follow directions for use to protect pollinators. Use only 1 application method. | |
| 4A | Venom (dinotefuran) | Foliar: 1–4 oz Soil: 5–7.5 oz | 6 oz/A (foliar) or 12 oz/A (soil) | 12 | Foliar: 1 Soil: 21 | Use only 1 application method (soil or foliar). No more than 3 applications per season. | |
| 4A + 28 | Durivo (thiamethoxam + chlorantraniliprole) | 10–13 fl oz | 13.0 fl oz/A of product | 12 | 30 | No more than 1 soil application per crop season. Several methods of soil application—see label. | |
| 4A + 28 | Voliam Flexi (thiamethoxam + chlorantraniliprole) | 4–7 oz | 14 oz/A of product | 12 | 1 | Not for greenhouses, transplants, or if seed was treated with thiamethoxam or other Group 4A insecticides. Do not use adjuvant on chili pepper or pimiento. Highly toxic to bees. | |
| 4D | Sivanto 200 SL (flupyradifurone) | 10.5–14.0 fl oz | 28.0 fl oz/A per year | 4 | 1 | Reapplications at least 7 days apart. | |
| 5 | Radiant SC (spinetoram) | 5–10 fl oz | 34 fl oz/A per year | 4 | 1 | Reapplications at least 4 days apart. No more than 6 applications per year. | |
| 6 | Abba Ultra (abamectin) | 4.0–8.0 fl oz | 24 fl oz foliarly applied per year. | 12 | 7 | No more than 2 sequential applications of product or same active ingredient. Reapplications at least 7 days apart. | |
| 28 | Coragen (chlorantraniliprole) | Foliar: 3.5–7.5 fl oz | 15.4 fl oz/A per crop | 4 | 1 | Can apply by drip chemigation, at planting to soil and foliar. No more than 4 applications per crop. | |
| 28 | Exirel (cyantraniliprole) | 7.0–13.5 fl oz | 0.4 lb a.i./A per crop. | 12 | 1 | Spray reapplication at least 5 days apart. | |
| 28 | Verimark (cyantraniliprole) | Soil at-planting or transplant trays: 6.75–13.5 fl oz Drip chemigation or soil injection: 6.75–10 fl oz | 0.4 lb a.i./A per crop | 4 | 1 | – | |
| 28 + 6 | *Minecto Pro (cyantraniliprole + abamectin) | 5.5–10 fl oz | 20 fl oz/A per calendar year | 12 | 7 | – | |
| U | Azatin XL (azadirachtin) | 5–16 fl oz | – | 4 | 0 | Antifeedant, repellant, IGR (insect growth regulator). | |
| U | Surround (kaolin) | 12.50–50 lb | – | 4 | 0 | 12.5 lb/25 gal preferred up to fruit set. Apply only up to 1/4 of desired fruit size unless washing capabilities are sufficient. | |
| Caterpillars (including cabbage looper, corn earworm, garden webworm loopers, hornworms, salt marsh caterpillars, tobacco budworm, tomato fruitworm, tomato pinworm, beet armyworm, fall armyworm, southern armyworm) | 1A | Carbaryl 4L (carbaryl) | 1–2 qt | 8 qt per crop per year | 12 | 3 | Do not apply to target crop or weeds in bloom. No more than 7 applications per year. |
| 1A | *Lannate LV, *SP (methomyl) | LV: 0.75–3.0 pt SP: 0.25–1.0 lb | 12 pt/A LV or 4 lb/A SP | 48 | 3 | No more than 8 applications per crop. | |
| 1A | Sevin XLR; 4F (carbaryl) | XLR, 4F: 1–2 qt | 8 qt/A | 12 | 3 | No more than 7 applications. Do not apply to crops or weeds in bloom. | |
| 1B | Acephate 90 WDG (acephate) | 0.55–1.11 lb | 2.22 lb/A per crop cycle | 24 | 7 | Bell-type peppers only. | |
| 1B | Lorsban 75WG (chlorpyrifos) [24(c) label] SLN FL-040005 | 1.33 lb | 10.64 lb/A | 24 | 7 | Do not apply within 10 days of transplanting or to plants under severe heat or drought stress. No more than 8 applications. | |
| 1B | Orthene 97 (acephate) | Bell peppers: 0.50–1.00 lb | 2 lb a.i./A | 24 | 7 | – | |
| 3A | *Ambush 25W (permethrin) | 6.4–12.8 oz | 1.6 lb a.i./A | 12 | 3 | Bell peppers only. | |
| 3A | *Asana XL (esfenvalerate) | 5.8–9.6 fl oz | 0.35 lb a.i./A | 12 | 7 | – | |
| 3A | *Baythroid XL (beta-cyfluthrin) | 1.6–2.8 fl oz | 16.8 fl oz/A | 12 | 7 | Beet armyworm 1st and 2nd instars only. No more than 2.8 fl oz/A within 7 days. | |
| 3A | *Brigade 2EC (bifenthrin) | 2.1–6.4 fl oz | 0.2 lb a.i./A | 12 | 7 | Reapplications at least 7 days apart. | |
| 3A | *Danitol 2.4 EC (fenpropathrin) | 10.67 fl oz | 42.67 oz/A | 24 | 3 | Do not mix with copper. No more than 4 applications. | |
| 3A | *Hero (bifenthrin + zeta- cypermethrin) | 4.0–10.3 oz | 27.39 oz/A | 12 | 7 | Refer to label’s maximum usage table when applying Hero and another product containing either of the same active ingredients. | |
| 3A | *Karate with Zeon (lambda-cyhalothrin) | 0.96–1.92 fl oz | 23.04 fl oz/A or 0.36 lb a.i./A | 24 | 5 | – | |
| 3A | *Pounce 25 W (permethrin) | 6.4–12.8 oz | 0.8 lb a.i./A | 12 | 3 | Labeled for bell peppers. Reapplications at least 5 days apart. | |
| 3A | Pyganic EC 5.0 (pyrethrins) | 4.5–15.6 fl oz | SEE INDIVIDUAL LABEL | 12 | 0 | Pyrethrins degrade rapidly in sunlight. Thorough coverage is important. No more than 10 applications. OMRI-listed.2 | |
| 3A | *Warrior II (lambda-cyhalothrin) | 0.96–1.92 fl oz | 0.36 lb a.i./A | 24 | 5 | – | |
| 3A + 4A | *Endigo ZC (lambda-cyhalothrin + thiamethoxam) | 4.0–4.5 fl oz | 19.0 fl oz/A of product | 24 | 5 | Toxic to bees. | |
| 3A + 28 | *Besiege (lambda-cyhalothrin + chlorantraniliprole) | Cabbage looper, cutworms and hornworms: 5.0–8.0 fl oz All others: 6.0–9.0 fl oz | 31.0 fl oz/A per year | 24 | 5 | Reapplications at least 5 days apart. | |
| 4A + 28 | Durivo (thiamethoxam + chlorantraniliprole) | 10–13 fl oz | 13.0 fl oz/ A | 12 | 30 | Make only 1 soil application per crop season. Several methods of soil application—see label. | |
| 4A + 28 | Voliam Flexi (thiamethoxam + chlorantraniliprole) | 4–7 oz | 14 oz/A or 0.172 lb a.i./A of thiamethoxam or 0.2 lb a.i./A of chlorantraniliprole products | 12 | 1 | Do not use in greenhouses or on transplants. Do not use if seed has been treated with thiamethoxam or if other Group 4A insecticides will be used. Highly toxic to bees. | |
| 5 | Radiant SC (spinetoram) | 5–10 fl oz | 34 fl oz/A per year | 4 | 1 | Reapplications at least 4 days apart. No more than 6 applications per year. | |
| 6 | Abba Ultra (abamectin) | 8.0 fl oz | 24 fl oz per year | 12 | 7 | Tomato pinworm. No more than 2 sequential applications of product or same active ingredient. Reapplications at least 7 days apart. | |
| 6 | *Proclaim (emamectin benzoate) | 2.4–4.8 oz | 28.8 oz/A | 12 | 7 | – | |
| 15 | *Dimilin 25W, *2L (diflubenzuron) | 4–8 oz | 24 oz/A | 12 | 7 | No more than 5 applications per season. IGR effects not seen for 5–7 days. | |
| 15 | Rimon 0.83EC (novaluron) | 9–12 fl oz | 36 fl oz/A | 12 | 1 | Do not use with an adjuvant. | |
| 18 | Confirm 2F (tebufenozide) | 6–16 fl oz | 1.0 lb a.i./A | 4 | 7 | – | |
| 18 | Intrepid 2F (methoxyfenozide) | 4–16 fl oz | 64 fl oz/A | 4 | 1 | – | |
| 22A | Avaunt eVo (indoxacarb) | 2.5–6.0 fl oz | 24 fl oz | 12 | 3 | No more than 4 applications per season. | |
| 28 | Coragen (chlorantraniliprole) | 3.5–7.5 fl oz | 15.4 fl oz/A per crop | 4 | 1 | Can be applied as drip, soil, or foliar application . See label. | |
| 28 | Exirel (cyantraniliprole) | 7–17 fl oz | 0.4 lb a.i./A per crop | 12 | 1 | Spray reapplications at least 5 days apart. | |
| 28 | Verimark (cyantraniliprole) | Soil at-planting or transplant tray treatment: 5–13.5 fl oz Drip, soil injection or chemigation: 5–10 fl oz | 0.4 lb a.i./A per crop | 4 | 1 | – | |
| 28 + 6 | *Minecto Pro (cyantraniliprole + abamectin) | Tomato pinworms: 10 fl oz Loopers: 7.5–10 fl oz All others: 5.5–10 fl oz | 20 fl oz/A per calendar year | 12 | 7 | – | |
| U | Azatin XL (azadirachtin) | 5–21 fl oz | 4 | 0 | Antifeedant, repellant, IGR. | ||
| Fire ants | 7A | Extinguish (S-methoprene) | 1.0–1.5 lb | – | 4 | 0 | – |
| 7C | Esteem Ant Bait (pyriproxyfen) | 1.5–2.0 lb | – | 12 | 1 | Apply when ants are actively foraging. | |
| Grasshoppers | 1B | Acephate 90 WDG (acephate) | 0.28–1.11 lb | 2.22 lb/A or 2.0 lb a.i./A per crop cycle | 24 | 7 | Bell-type peppers only. |
| 1B | Orthene 97 (acephate) | Bell peppers: 0.25–0.5 lb | 2 lb a.i./A | 24 | 7 | Bell-type peppers only. | |
| 3A | *Hero (bifenthrin + zeta-cypermethrin) | 4.0–10.3 oz | 27.39 oz/A of product | 12 | 7 | Refer to label’s maximum usage table when applying Hero and another product containing either of the same active ingredients. | |
| 3A | *Karate with Zeon (lambda-cyhalothrin) | 1.28–1.92 fl oz | 23.04 fl oz/A | 24 | 5 | – | |
| 3A | Pyganic EC 5.0 (pyrethrins) | 4.5–15.6 fl oz | SEE INDIVIDUAL LABEL | 12 | 0 | Pyrethrins degrade rapidly in sunlight. Thorough coverage is important. No more than 10 applications. OMRI-listed.2 | |
| 3A | *Warrior II (lambda-cyhalothrin) | 1.28–1.92 fl oz | 0.36 lb a.i./A | 24 | 5 | – | |
| 3A + 4A | *Endigo ZC (lambda-cyhalothrin + thiamethoxam) | 4.0–4.5 fl oz | 19.0 fl oz/A of product | 24 | 5 | – | |
| 3A + 6 | *Gladiator (zeta-cypermethrin + avermectin B1) | 19 fl oz | 57 fl oz/A of product | 12 | 7 | Do not reapply this product | |
| 3A + 28 | *Besiege (lambda-cyhalothrin + chlorantraniliprole) | 6.0–9.0 fl oz | 31.0 fl oz/A per year | 24 | 5 | Reapplications at least 5 days apart. | |
| 4A | Scorpion 35SL (dinotefuran) | Foliar: 2–7 fl oz Soil: 9–10.5 fl oz | 10.5 fl oz/A (foliar sprays) or 21 fl oz/A (soil) | 12 | Foliar: 1 Soil: 21 | Risk to bees and other insect pollinators. | |
| 4A | Venom (dinotefuran) | **Foliar:**1–4 oz Soil: 5.0–7.5 oz | 6 oz/A (foliar) or 12 oz/A (soil) | 12 | Foliar: 1 Soil: 21 | Use only 1 application method (soil or foliar). No more than 3 applications per season. Toxic to bees. | |
| U | Surround (kaolin) | 12.50–50 lb | – | 4 | 0 | 12.5 lb is the preferred rate up to fruit set. | |
| Lace bugs | 1A | Carbaryl 4L (carbaryl) | 1–2 qt | 8 qt per crop per year | 12 | 3 | Do not apply to crops in bloom. No more than 7 applications per year. |
| 1A | Sevin XLR; 4F (carbaryl) | XLR, 4F: 1.0–2.0 qt | 8 qt/A per crop | 12 | 3 | No more than 7 times. Do not apply to crops or weeds in bloom. | |
| Leafhoppers | 1A | Carbaryl 4L (carbaryl) | 0.5–1 qt | 8 qt/A per year | 12 | 3 | Do not apply to crops or weeds in bloom. Toxic to bees. |
| 1A | Sevin XLR; 4F (carbaryl) | XLR, 4F: 0.5–1.0 qt | 8 qt/A per crop | 12 | 3 | No more than 7 applications. 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 or 0.132 lb a.i./A | 12 | 7 | – | |
| 3A | *Hero (bifenthrin + zeta-cypermethrin) | 4.0–10.3 oz | 27.39 oz/A | 12 | 7 | Follow label | |
| 3A | *Karate with Zeon (lambda-cyhalothrin) | 1.28–1.92 fl oz | 23.04 fl oz/A or 0.36 lb a.i./A | 24 | 5 | – | |
| 3A | *Warrior II (lambda-cyhalothrin) | 1.28–1.92 fl oz | 0.36 lb a.i./A | 24 | 5 | – | |
| 3A + 4A | *Endigo ZC (lambda-cyhalothrin + thiamethoxam) | 4.0–4.5 fl oz | 19.0 fl oz/A | 24 | 5 | – | |
| 3A + 6 | *Gladiator (zeta-cypermethrin + avermectin B1) | 19 fl oz | 57 fl oz/A of product or 0.036 lb/A of avermectin or 0.078 lb/A per cropping year | 12 | 7 | Do not reapply this product or others containing either of the same active ingredients within 7 days. | |
| 4A | Admire Pro (imidacloprid) | 7–14.0 fl oz | 14.0 fl oz/A | 12 | Soil: 21 | Most effective if applied to soil at transplanting. | |
| 4A | Belay 50 WDG (clothianidin) | Foliar: 1.6–2.1 oz | 6.4 oz/A | 12 | 7 | 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 | 12 | Apply at planting | Do not release irrigation water from the treated area. | |
| 4A | Platinum (thiamethoxam) | 5–11 fl oz | 11 fl oz/A of Platinum or 0.172 lb a.i./A | 12 | 30 | Soil application. See label for rotational restrictions. | |
| 4A | Provado 1.6F (imidacloprid) | 3.8–6.2 oz | 19.2 fl oz/A per crop | 12 | 0 | Do not apply to crop treated with imidacloprid or thiamethoxam. Reapplications at least 5 days apart. | |
| 4A | Scorpion 35SL (dinotefuran) | Foliar: 2–7 fl oz Soil: 9–10.5 fl oz | 10.5 fl oz/A (foliar sprays) or 21 fl oz/A (soil) | 12 | Foliar: 1 Soil: 21 | Risk to bees and other insect pollinators. Use 1 application method. | |
| 4A + 28 | Durivo (thiamethoxam + chlorantraniliprole) | 10–13 fl oz | 13.0 fl oz/A | 12 | 30 | Make only 1 soil application per crop season. | |
| 4A + 28 | Voliam Flexi (thiamethoxam + chlorantraniliprole) | 4–7 oz | 14 oz/A per growing season | 12 | 1 | Reapplications at least 5 days apart. Highly toxic to bees. | |
| 4D | Sivanto 200 SL (flupyradifurone) | 7.0–10.5 fl oz | 28.0 fl oz/A per year | 4 | 1 | Reapplications at least 7 days apart. | |
| 16 | Courier SC (buprofezin) | 9.0–13.6 fl oz | 27.2 fl oz/A per crop cycle | 12 | 1 | No more than 2 applications per season. Reapplication at least 5 apart. | |
| U | Surround (kaolin) | 12.50–50 lb | – | 4 | 0 | 12.5 is the preferred rate up to fruit set. | |
| Liriomyzaleafminers (includes leafminer larvae) | 1A | *Vydate L (oxamyl) | Foliar: 2–4 pt/A | 24 pt/A | 48 | 7 | May also be applied by drip chemigation or soil injection systems. See label for rate. |
| 1B | *Dibrom 8EC (naled) | 1 pt | 6 pt/A | 48 | 1 | No more than 1 pt/A in Florida. Do not apply when temperatures are over 90°F. | |
| 1B | Dimethoate LV, EC, 2.67 (dimethoate) | LV & EC: 0.5–0.66 pt 2.67: 0.75–1.0 pt | 1.65 lb a.i./A per year | 48 | 0 | Highly toxic to bees. | |
| 3A | *Ambush 25W (permethrin) | 6.4–12.8 oz | 1.6 lb a.i./A | 12 | 3 | Bell peppers only. | |
| 3A | *Baythroid XL (beta-cyfluthrin) | 2.8 fl oz | 16.8 fl oz/A or 0.132 lb a.i./A | 12 | 7 | Suppression only. | |
| 3A | *Brigade 2EC (bifenthrin) | 2.1–6.4 fl oz | 0.2 lb a.i./A | 12 | 7 | Reapplications at least 7 days apart. | |
| 3A | *Hero (bifenthrin + zeta-cypermethrin) | 4.0–10.3 oz | 27.39 oz/A of product or 0.266 lb a.i./A | 12 | 7 | Refer to label’s maximum usage table when applying Hero and another product containing either of the same active ingredients. | |
| 3A | *Karate with Zeon (lambda-cyhalothrin) | 1.28–1.92 fl oz | 23.04 fl oz/A or 0.36 lb a.i./A | 24 | 5 | Suppression only. | |
| 3A | *Pounce 25 W (permethrin) | 6.4–12.8 oz | 0.8 lb a.i./A | 12 | 3 | Labeled for bell peppers. Reapplications at least 5 days apart. | |
| 3A + 4A | *Endigo ZC (lambda-cyhalothrin + thiamethoxam) | 4.5 fl oz | 19.0 fl oz/A | 24 | 5 | Suppression only. For control: tank-mix with 2–2.5 oz/A of Actara. | |
| 3A + 6 | *Gladiator (zeta-cypermethrin + avermectin B1) | 19 fl oz | 57 fl oz/A per 12-month cropping year. | 12 | 7 | Do not reapply this product or others containing either of the same active ingredients within 7 days. | |
| 4A | Belay 50 WDG (clothianidin) | Foliar: 1.6–2.1 oz | 6.4 oz/A | 12 | 7 | Suppression only. 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 | 12 | Apply at planting | Suppression only. Do not release irrigation water from the treated area. | |
| 4A | Scorpion 35SL (dinotefuran) | Foliar: 2–7 fl oz Soil: 9–13 fl oz | 10.5 fl oz/A (foliar sprays) or 21 fl oz/A (soil) | 12 | Foliar: 1 Soil: 21 | Risk to bees and other insect pollinators. | |
| 4A + 28 | Voliam Flexi (thiamethoxam + chlorantraniliprole) | 4–7 oz | 14 oz/A of product or 0.172 lb a.i./A of thiamethoxam or 0.2 lb a.i./A of chlorantraniliprole products | 12 | 1 | Suppression only. Do not use in greenhouses or on transplants. Highly toxic to bees. | |
| 5 | Radiant SC (spinetoram) | 6–10 fl oz | 34 fl oz/A or 0.266 lb a.i./A per year | 4 | 1 | Reapplications at least 4 days apart. No more than 6 applications per year. | |
| 6 | Abba Ultra (abamectin) | 4.0–8.0 fl oz | 24 fl oz/A or 0.056 lb a.i. foliarly applied per year | 12 | 7 | No more than 2 sequential applications of product or same active ingredients. Reapplications at least 7 days apart. | |
| 6 | *Agri-Mek SC (abamectin) | 1.7–3.5 fl oz | 10.25 fl oz/A (0.056 lb a.i./A) | 12 | 7 | No more than 2 sequential applications per year. Must be used with a nonionic activator-type wetting, spreading, or penetrating adjuvant. | |
| 15 | Rimon 0.83EC (novaluron) | 12 fl oz | 36 fl oz/A | 12 | 1 | Do not use with an adjuvant. | |
| 17 | Trigard (cyromazine) | 2.66 oz (1 packet) | 15.96 oz/A | 12 | 0 | No more than 6 applications per crop. | |
| 28 | Coragen (chlorantraniliprole) | 5.0–7.5 fl oz | 15.4 fl oz/A or 0.2 lb a.i./A per crop | 4 | 1 | Can be applied by drip chemigation or as a soil application at planting as well as a foliar spray. See label. No more than 4 applications per crop. | |
| 28 | Exirel (cyantraniliprole) | 13–20.5 fl oz | 0.4 lb a.i./A per crop | 12 | 1 | Spray reapplications at least 5 days apart. | |
| 28 | Verimark (cyantraniliprole) | Soil at-planting or transplant tray treatment: 6.75–13.5 fl oz Drip, soil injection or chemigation: 6.75–10 fl oz | 0.4 lb a.i./A per crop | 4 | 1 | – | |
| 28 + 6 | *Minecto Pro (cyantraniliprole + abamectin) | 5.5–10 fl oz | 20 fl oz/A per calendar year | 12 | 7 | – | |
| U | Requiem 25EC (extract of Chenopodium ambrosioides) | 3–4 qt | – | 4 | 0 | Begin before pests reach damaging levels. | |
| Mealybugs | 1B | *Dibrom 8EC (naled) | 1 pt | 6 pt/A | 48 | 1 | No more than 1 pt/A in Florida. Do not apply when temperatures are over 90°F. |
| Mites (including broad mites, carmine spider mite, tomato russet mite, two spotted spider mite) | 3A | *Brigade 2EC (bifenthrin) | 5.12–6.4 fl oz | 0.2 lb a.i./A | 12 | 7 | Reapplications at least 7 days apart. |
| 3A | *Danitol 2.4 EC (fenpropathrin) | 10.67 fl oz | 4 applications (0.8 lb a.i./A) | 24 | 3 | Do not apply with copper. | |
| 3A | *Hero (bifenthrin + zeta-cypermethrin) | 10.3 oz | 27.39 oz/A or 0.266 lb a.i./A | 12 | 7 | Refer to label’s maximum usage table when applying Hero and another product containing either of the same active ingredients. | |
| 3A | *Karate with Zeon (lambda-cyhalothrin) | 1.28–1.92 fl oz | 23.04 fl oz/A or 0.36 lb a.i./A | 24 | 5 | Suppression only (spider mite species). | |
| 3A | *Warrior II (lambda-cyhalothrin) | 1.28–1.92 fl oz | 0.36 lb a.i./A | 24 | 5 | Suppression only (spider mite species). | |
| 3A + 4A | *Endigo ZC (lambda-cyhalothrin + thiamethoxam) | 4.5 fl oz | 19.0 fl oz/A | 24 | 5 | Suppression only. For control: tank-mix with 2–2.5 oz/A of Actara. | |
| 3A + 6 | *Gladiator (zeta-cypermethrin + avermectin B1) | 19 fl oz | 57 fl oz/A of product or 0.036 lb/A of avermectin or 0.078 lb/A of z-cypermethrin per 12-month cropping year | 12 | 7 | Do not reapply this product or others containing either of the same active ingredients within 7 days. | |
| 6 | Abba Ultra (abamectin) | 4.0–8.0 fl oz | 24 fl oz product or 0.056 lb a.i. foliarly applied per year | 12 | 7 | No more than 2 sequential applications of product. | |
| 6 | *Agri-Mek SC (abamectin) | 1.7–3.5 fl oz | 10.25 fl oz/A (0.056 lb a.i./A) | 12 | 7 | No more than 2 sequential applications per year. Must be used with a nonionic activator-type wetting, spreading, or penetrating adjuvant. | |
| 10B | Zeal WDG Miticide (etoxazole) | 2.0–3.0 oz | 3.0 fl o oz/A | 12 | 7 | Do not use with an adjuvant or surfactant. No more than 1 application. | |
| 20B | Kanemite 15 SC (acequinocyl) | 31.0 fl oz | 62 fl oz/A | 12 | 1 | 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 | 1.0 lb | 12 | 3 | No more than 1 application | |
| 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 | No more than 4.0 pt/A per crop cycle | 12 | 1 | No more than 2 applications per season. Reapplications at least 14 days apart. | |
| 23 | Oberon 2SC (spiromesifen) | 7.0–8.5 fl oz | 25.5 fl oz/A | 12 | 1 | No more than 3 applications. | |
| 28 + 6 | *Minecto Pro (cyantraniliprole + abamectin) | 5.5–10 fl oz | 20 fl oz/A per calendar year | 12 | 7 | – | |
| U | MET52 EC (Metarhizium anispoliae strain F52) | Drench: 40–80 fl oz/100 gal Foliar: 0.5 pt–2 qt/A | – | 4 | 0 | – | |
| Plant bugs (includes tarnished plant bug) | 1A | Sevin XLR; 4F (carbaryl) | XLR, 4F: 1–2 qt | 10 lb or 8 qt /A per crop | 12 | 3 | No more than 7 applications. Do not apply to crops or weeds in bloom. |
| 3A | *Karate with Zeon (lambda-cyhalothrin) | 1.28–1.92 fl oz | 23.04 fl oz/A or 0.36 lb a.i./A | 24 | 5 | – | |
| 3A | *Warrior II (lambda-cyhalothrin) | 1.28–1.92 fl oz | 0.36 lb a.i./A | 24 | 5 | – | |
| 3A + 4A | *Endigo ZC (lambda-cyhalothrin + thiamethoxam) | 4.0–4.5 fl oz | 19.0 fl oz/A | 24 | 5 | – | |
| 3A + 28 | *Besiege (lambda-cyhalothrin + chlorantraniliprole) | 6.0–9.0 fl oz | 31.0 fl oz/A per year | 24 | 5 | Reapplications at least 5 days apart. | |
| 4A | Belay 50 WDG (clothianidin) | Foliar: 1.6–2.1 oz | 6.4 oz/A | 12 | 7 | 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 | 12 | Apply at planting | Do not release irrigation water from the treated area. | |
| 4C | Transform WG (sulfoxaflor) | 1.15–2.25 oz | 8.5 oz/A per year | 12 | 1 | No more than 0.070 lb a.i./A per season. No more than 2 applications per crop cycle. | |
| 29 | Beleaf 50 SG (flonicamid) | 2.0–4.28 oz | 8.4 oz/A | 12 | 0 | Begin applications before pests reach damaging levels. | |
| U | M-Pede 49% EC (soap, insecticidal) | 1%–2% v/v | – | 12 | 0 | OMRI-listed.2 | |
| U | Suffoil-X (petroleum oil) | 1–2 gal/100 gal of water | – | 4 | 0 | OMRI-listed.2 | |
| Planthoppers | 4A | Scorpion 35SL (dinotefuran) | Foliar: 2–7 fl oz Soil: 9–10.5 fl oz | 10.5 fl oz/A (foliar sprays) or 21 fl oz/A (soil) | 12 | Foliar: 1 Soil: 21 | Risk to bees and other insect pollinators. Follow application restrictions found in the directions for use to protect pollinators. Use only 1 application method. |
| 16 | Courier SC (buprofezin) | 9.0–13.6 fl oz | 27.2 fl oz/A per crop cycle | 12 | 1 | Product is a slow-acting IGR that will not kill nymphs immediately. No more than 2 applications per season. Reapplications at least 5 days apart. | |
| Psyllids | 4D | Sivanto 200 SL (flupyradifurone) | 10.5–14.0 fl oz | 28.0 fl oz/A per year | 4 | 1 | Reapplications at least 7 days apart. |
| 6 | Abba Ultra (abamectin) | 4.0–8.0 fl oz | 24 fl oz product or 0.056 lb a.i. foliarly applied per year | 12 | 7 | No more than 2 sequential applications of product or same active ingredient. Reapplications at least 7 days apart. | |
| 23 | Movento (spirotetramat) | 4.0–5.0 fl oz | 10 fl oz/A | 24 | 1 | Reapplications at least 7 days apart. | |
| Stinkbugs (including brown stinkbug, green stinkbug, southern green stinkbug) | 1A | Carbaryl 4L (carbaryl) | 1–2 qt | 8 qt per crop per year | 12 | 3 | Suppression only. |
| 1A | Sevin XLR; 4F (carbaryl) | XLR, 4F: 0.5–2.0 qt | 10 lb or 8 qt/A per crop | 12 | 3 | Suppression. No more than 7 applications. 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 or 0.132 lb a.i./A | 12 | 7 | – | |
| 3A | *Danitol 2.4 EC (fenpropathrin) | 10.67 fl oz | (0.8 lb a.i./A) | 24 | 3 | – | |
| 3A | *Hero (bifenthrin + zeta-cypermethrin) | 4.0–10.3 oz | 27.39 oz/A or 0.266 lb a.i./A | 12 | 7 | Refer to label’s maximum usage table when applying Hero and another product containing either of the same active ingredients. | |
| 3A | *Karate with Zeon (lambda-cyhalothrin) | 1.28–1.92 fl oz | 23.04 fl oz/A or 0.36 lb a.i./A | 24 | 5 | – | |
| 3A | *Warrior II (lambda-cyhalothrin) | 1.28–1.92 fl oz | 0.36 lb a.i./A | 24 | 5 | – | |
| 3A + 4A | *Endigo ZC (lambda-cyhalothrin + thiamethoxam) | 4.0–4.5 fl oz | 19.0 fl oz/A | 24 | 5 | – | |
| 3A + 6 | *Gladiator (zeta-cypermethrin + avermectin B1) | 19 fl oz | 57 fl oz/A of product or 0.036 lb/A of avermectin per cropping year | 12 | 7 | Do not reapply this product or others containing either of the same active ingredients within 7 days. | |
| 4A | Actara (thiamethoxam) | 3.0–5.5 oz | Maximum of 11 oz/A or 0.172 lb a.i./A s per growing season | 12 | 0 | Toxic to bees. | |
| 4A | Scorpion 35SL (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 | 12 | Foliar: 1 Soil: 21 | Risk to bees and other insect pollinators. Use only 1 application method. | |
| 4A | Venom (dinotefuran) | Foliar (only): 1–4 oz | 6 oz/A (foliar) or 12 oz/A (soil) | 12 | Foliar: 1 Soil: 21 | Use only 1 application method. No more than 3 applications per season. | |
| 4A | Belay 50 WDG (clothianidin) | Foliar: 1.6–2.4 oz | 6.4 oz/A | 12 | 7 | Do not use an adjuvant. Toxic to bees. Do not release irrigation water from the treated area. | |
| 4A + 28 | Voliam Flexi (thiamethoxam + chlorantraniliprole) | 4–7 oz | 14 oz/A | 12 | 1 | Highly toxic to bees. | |
| 15 | Rimon 0.83EC (novaluron) | 12 fl oz | 36 fl oz/A | 12 | 1 | Do not use with an adjuvant. | |
| U | Aza-Direct (azadirachtin) | 1–2 pt, up to 3.5 pt if needed | – | 4 | 0 | Antifeedant, repellant, IGR. OMRI-listed.2 | |
| Thrips Check label for species controlled (includes eastern flower thrips, foliar feeding thrips, chilli thrips, melon thrips, western flower thrips) | 1A | Carbaryl 4L (carbaryl) | 1–2 qt | 8 qt per crop per year | 12 | 3 | Suppression. |
| 1A | Sevin XLR; 4F (carbaryl) | XLR, 4F: 1.0–2.0 qt | 10 lb or 8 qt/A per crop | 12 | 3 | Suppression. No more than 7 applications. Do not apply to crops or weeds in bloom. | |
| 1A | *Vydate L (oxamyl) | Foliar: 2–4 pt | 24 pt/A | 48 | 7 | Does not control western flower thrips. | |
| 1B | Lorsban 75WG (chlorpyrifos) [24(c) label] SLN FL-040005 | 1.33 lb | 10.64 lb/A per crop | 24 | 7 | No more than 8 applications. | |
| 3A | *Baythroid XL (beta-cyfluthrin) | 2.1–2.8 fl oz | 16.8 fl oz /A | 12 | 7 | Not effective on Thrips palmi. | |
| 3A | *Brigade 2EC (bifenthrin) | 2.1–6.4 fl oz | 0.2 lb a.i./A | 12 | 7 | Reapplications at least 7 days apart. | |
| 3A | *Hero (bifenthrin + zeta-cypermethrin) | 10.3 oz | 27.39 oz/A of product or 0.266 lb a.i./A | 12 | 7 | Refer to label’s maximum usage table when applying Hero and another product containing either of the same active ingredients. | |
| 3A | *Warrior II (lambda-cyhalothrin) | 1.28–1.92 fl oz | 0.36 lb a.i./A | 24 | 5 | Will not control Western Flower Thrips. | |
| 3A + 4A | *Endigo ZC (lambda-cyhalothrin + thiamethoxam) | 4.5 fl oz | 19.0 fl oz/A | 24 | 5 | Will not control Western Flower Thrips. | |
| 3A + 6 | *Gladiator (zeta-cypermethrin + avermectin B1) | 19 fl oz | 57 fl oz/A of product or 0.036 lb/A of avermectin or 0.078 lb/A of z-cypermethrin per 12-month cropping year | 12 | 7 | Do not reapply this product or others containing either of the same active ingredients within 7 days. | |
| 4A | Admire Pro (imidacloprid) | 7–14.0 fl oz | 14.0 fl oz/A (0.5 lb a.i./A) | 12 | Soil: 21 | Most effective if applied to soil at transplanting. | |
| 4A | Assail 30SG (acetamiprid) | 4.0 oz | 16 oz/A of Assail 30SG per growing season. | 12 | 7 | No more than 4 applications per season. Reapplications at least 7 days apart. | |
| 4A | Assail 70WP (acetamiprid) | 1.7 oz | 6.8 oz/A | 12 | 7 | – | |
| 4A | Belay 50 WDG (clothianidin) | Soil: 4.8–6.4 oz | 6.4 oz/A | 12 | Apply at planting | Do not release irrigation water from the treated area. | |
| 4A | Platinum (thiamethoxam) | 5–11 fl oz | 11 fl oz/A or 0.172 lb a.i./A | 12 | 30 | Soil application. See label for rotational restrictions. | |
| 4A | Platinum 75 SG (thiamethoxam) | 1.66–3.67 oz | 11 fl oz/A or 0.172 lb a.i./A | 12 | 30 | Soil application. See label for rotational restrictions. | |
| 4A | Scorpion 35SL (dinotefuran) | Foliar: 2–7 fl oz Soil: 9–10.5 fl oz | 10.5 fl oz/A (foliar sprays) or 21 fl oz/A (soil) | 12 | Foliar: 1 Soil: 21 | Risk to bees and other insect pollinators. | |
| 4A | Venom (dinotefuran) | Foliar: 1–4 oz Soil: 5.0–7.5 oz | 6 oz/A (foliar) or 12 oz/A (soil) | 12 | Foliar: 1 Soil: 21 | Use only 1 application method. No more than 3 applications per season. | |
| 4C | Transform WG (sulfoxaflor) | 2.75 oz | 8.5 oz/A per year | 12 | 1 | No more than 0.070 lb a.i./A per season. No more than 2 applications per crop cycle. | |
| 4D | Sivanto Prime (flupyradifurone) | 12–14.0 fl oz | 28.0 fl oz/A per year | 4 | 1 | Suppression—Chilli thrips. Reapplications at least 7 days apart. | |
| 4A + 28 | Durivo (thiamethoxam + chlorantraniliprole) | 10–13 fl oz | 13.0 fl oz/A | 12 | 30 | No more than 1 soil application per crop season. Several methods of soil application—see label. | |
| 5 | Entrust SC (spinosad) | 4–8 fl oz | 29 fl oz/A or 0.45 lb a.i./A per crop | 4 | 1 | No more than 6 applications per year. Do not apply to seedlings grown for transplant. OMRI-listed.2 | |
| 5 | Radiant SC (spinetoram) | 6–10 fl oz | 34 fl oz or 0.266 lb a.i./A per year | 4 | 1 | Reapplications at least 4 days apart. No more than 6 applications per year. | |
| 6 | Abba Ultra (abamectin) | 4.0–8.0 fl oz | 24 fl oz product or 0.056 lb a.i. foliarly applied per year | 12 | 7 | Thrips palmi. No more than 2 sequential applications. | |
| 6 | *Agri-Mek SC (abamectin) | 1.7–3.5 fl oz | 10.25 fl oz/A | 12 | 7 | Thrips palmi. 2 sequential applications per year. No more than 10.25 fl oz/A any other foliar-applied abamectin-containing product in a growing season. | |
| 15 | Rimon 0.83EC (novaluron) | 12 fl oz | 36 fl oz/A | 12 | 1 | Do not use with an adjuvant. No more than 2 applications targeting thrips. | |
| 28 | Exirel (cyantraniliprole) | 13.5–20.5 fl oz | 0.4 lb a.i./A per crop | 12 | 1 | Spray reapplications at least 5 days apart. | |
| 28 | Verimark (cyantraniliprole) | Soil at-planting or transplant tray treatment: 10–13.5 fl oz Drip, soil injection or chemigation: 10 fl oz | 0.4 lb a.i./A per crop | 4 | 1 | – | |
| 28 + 6 | *Minecto Pro (cyantraniliprole + abamectin) | 5.5–10 fl oz Foliage-feeding species: 10 fl oz | 20 fl oz/A per calendar year | 12 | 7 | Suppression: foliage feeders | |
| 29 | Beleaf 50 SG (flonicamid) | Greenhouse: 4.2 oz | 8.4 oz/A | 12 | 0 | Apply before pests reach damaging levels. Rotate MOA after 2 consecutive Beleaf applications. Reapplications at least 7 days apart. No more than 2 applications per season. | |
| U | Aza-Direct (azadirachtin) | 1–2 pt, up to 3.5 pt if needed | – | 4 | 0 | Antifeedant, repellant, IGR. OMRI-listed.2 | |
| U | Azatin XL (azadirachtin) | 10–21 fl oz | – | 4 | 0 | Antifeedant, repellant, IGR. | |
| U | BotaniGard ES (Beauveria bassiana strain GHA) | 0.25–1.0 qt | – | 4 | 0 | OMRI-listed.2 Greenhouse approved. May be mixed with some fungicides. Contact dealer for recommendations when using an adjuvant. | |
| U | M-Pede 49% EC (soap, insecticidal) | 1%–2% v/v | – | 12 | 0 | OMRI-listed.2 | |
| U | MET52 EC (Metarhizium anispoliae strain F52) | Drench: 40–80 fl oz/100 gal Foliar: 0.5 pt–2 qt/A | – | 4 | 0 | – | |
| U | Molt-X (azadirachtin) | 8 fl oz | – | 4 | 0 | OMRI-listed.2 Antifeedant, repellant, IGR. | |
| U | Mycotrol ESO (Beauveria bassiana strain GHA) | 0.25–1.0 qt | – | 4 | 0 | OMRI-listed.2 Greenhouse approved. May be mixed with some fungicides. Contact dealer for recommendations if adjuvant being used. | |
| U | Requiem 25EC (extract of Chenopodium ambrosioides) | 2–4 qt | – | 4 | 0 | Begin before pest reach damaging levels. | |
| U | Suffoil-X (petroleum oil) | 1–2 gal/100 gal of water | – | 4 | 0 | OMRI-listed.2 | |
| U | Surround (kaolin) | 12.50–50 lb | – | 4 | 0 | 12.5 is the preferred rate up to fruit set. | |
| U | Ultra-Fine Oil, JMS Stylet-Oil, Saf-T-Side, others (oil, insecticidal) | JMS: 3–6 qt/100 gal Others: 1–2 gal/100 gal | – | 4 | 0 | Organic Stylet-Oil and Saf-T-Side are OMRI-listed.2 | |
| Weevils (including pepper weevil, vegetable weevil) | 1A | *Vydate L (oxamyl) | Foliar: 2–4 pt | 24 pt/A | 48 | 7 | – |
| 1B | Lorsban 75WG (chlorpyrifos) [24(c) label] SLN FL-040005 | 1.33 lb | 10.64 lb per crop | 24 | 7 | Do not apply within 10 days of transplanting or to plants under severe heat or drought stress. No more than 8 applications. Reapplication at least 10 days apart. | |
| 3A | *Ambush 25W (permethrin) | 6.4–12.8 oz | 1.6 lb a.i./A | 12 | 3 | Bell peppers only. | |
| 3A | *Asana XL (0.66EC) (esfenvalerate) | 5.8–9.6 fl oz | 0.35 lb a.i./A or treat more than 7 times at highest rate | 12 | 7 | Aids in control. | |
| 3A | *Baythroid XL (beta-cyfluthrin) | 2.8 fl oz | 16.8 fl oz/A or 0.132 lb a.i./A | 12 | 7 | Suppression. | |
| 3A | *Brigade 2EC (bifenthrin) | 2.1–6.4 fl oz | 0.2 lb a.i./A | 12 | 7 | Reapplications at least 7 days apart. | |
| 3A | *Hero (bifenthrin + zeta-cypermethrin) | 4.0–10.3 oz | 27.39 oz/A | 12 | 7 | Refer to label’s maximum usage table when applying Hero and another product containing either of the same active ingredients. | |
| 3A | *Karate with Zeon (lambda-cyhalothrin) | 1.28–1.92 fl oz | 23.04 fl oz/A or 0.36 lb a.i./A | 24 | 5 | Suppression. | |
| 3A | *Mustang (zeta-cypermethrin) | 2.4–4.3 fl oz | 245.8 fl oz/A | 12 | 1 | Reapplications at least 7 days apart. | |
| 3A | *Pounce 25 W (permethrin) | 6.4–12.8 oz | 0.8 lb a.i./A | 12 | 3 | Labeled for bell peppers. Reapplications at least 5 days apart. | |
| 3A | *Warrior II (lambda-cyhalothrin) | 1.28–1.92 fl oz | 0.36 lb a.i./A | 24 | 5 | Suppression. | |
| 3A + 4A | *Endigo ZC (lambda-cyhalothrin + thiamethoxam) | 4.5 fl oz | 19.0 fl oz/A | 24 | 5 | Suppression only. For control, tank-mix with 2–2.5 oz/A of Actara. | |
| 3A + 6 | *Gladiator (zeta-cypermethrin + avermectin B1) | 19 fl oz | 57 fl oz/A of product or 0.036 lb/A of avermectin or 0.078 lb/A of z-cypermethrin per 12-month cropping year | 12 | 7 | Do not reapply this product or others containing either of the same active ingredients within 7 days. | |
| 3A + 28 | *Besiege (lambda-cyhalothrin + chlorantraniliprole) | 6.0–9.0 fl oz | 31.0 fl oz/A per year | 24 | 5 | Reapplications at least 5 days apart. | |
| 4A | Assail 30SG (acetamiprid) | 2.5–4.0 oz | 16 oz/A of Assail 30SG per growing season, including any pretransplant application of acetamiprid | 12 | 7 | Begin applications for whitefly when first adults are noticed. No more than 4 applications per season. Reapplications at least 7 days apart. | |
| 4A | Assail 70WP (acetamiprid) | 1.1–1.7 oz | 6.8 oz/A | 12 | 7 | – | |
| 4A | Belay 50 WDG (clothianidin) | Foliar: 1.6–2.1 oz | 6.4 oz/A | 12 | 7 | Do not use an adjuvant. Toxic to bees. Do not release irrigation water from the treated area. | |
| 4A | Provado 1.6F (imidacloprid) | 6.2 oz | 19.2 fl oz/A per crop | 12 | 0 | Do not apply to crop treated with imidacloprid or thiamethoxam. Reapplications at least 5 days apart. | |
| 4A | Scorpion 35SL (dinotefuran) | Foliar: 2–7 fl oz Soil: 9–10.5 fl oz | 10.5 fl oz/A (foliar sprays) or 21 fl oz/A (soil) | 12 | Foliar: 1 Soil: 21 | Risk to bees and other insect pollinators. Follow application restrictions found in the directions for use to protect pollinators. Use only 1 application method. | |
| 15 | *Dimilin 25W, *2L (diflubenzuron) | 4–8 oz | 24 oz/A | 12 | 7 | No more than 5 applications per season. IGR effects not seen for 5–7 days. Will not control adults; however, eggs laid by adults will exhibit reduced hatching in fruits once adults have consumed or contacted residues on plant tissue. | |
| 15 | Rimon 0.83EC (novaluron) | 9–12 fl oz | 36 fl oz/A | 12 | 1 | Do not use with an adjuvant. Apply at initial flowering stage. | |
| 28 | Exirel (cyantraniliprole) | 13.5–20.5 fl oz | 0.4 lb a.i./A per crop | 12 | 1 | Suppression only. Use as part of an effective control program. Rotate in other modes of action. Start applications when populations are low. | |
| 28 + 6 | *Minecto Pro (cyantraniliprole + abamectin) | 10 fl oz | 20 fl oz/A per calendar year | 12 | 7 | Suppression. | |
| U | Aza-Direct (azadirachtin) | 1–2 pt, up to 3.5 pt if needed | – | 4 | 0 | Antifeedant, repellant, IGR. OMRI-listed.2 | |
| U | Azatin XL (azadirachtin) | 10–21 fl oz | – | 4 | 0 | Antifeedant, repellant, IGR. | |
| U | Neemix 4.5 (azadirachtin) | 4–16 fl oz | – | 12 | 0 | IGR and feeding repellant. OMRI-listed.2 | |
| Whiteflies (adults, immatures) | 3A | *Brigade 2EC (bifenthrin) | 2.1–6.4 fl oz | 0.2 lb a.i./A | 12 | 7 | Reapplications at least 7 days apart. |
| 3A | *Hero (bifenthrin + zeta-cypermethrin) | 10.3 oz | 27.39 oz/A of product or 0.266 lb a.i./A | 12 | 7 | Refer to label’s maximum usage table when applying Hero and another product containing either of the same active ingredients. | |
| 3A | *Karate with Zeon (lambda-cyhalothrin) | 1.28–1.92 fl oz | 23.04 fl oz or 0.36 lb a.i./A | 24 | 5 | Suppression. | |
| 3A | *Warrior II (lambda-cyhalothrin) | 1.28–1.92 fl oz | 0.36 lb a.i./A | 24 | 5 | Suppression. | |
| 3A + 4A | *Endigo ZC (lambda-cyhalothrin + thiamethoxam) | 4.5 fl oz | 19.0 fl oz/A | 24 | 5 | Suppression only. For control, tank-mix with 2–2.5 oz/A of Actara. | |
| 3A + 6 | *Gladiator (zeta-cypermethrin + avermectin B1) | 19 fl oz | 57 fl oz/A of product or 0.036 lb/A of avermectin or 0.078 lb/A of z-cypermethrin per 12-month cropping year | 12 | 7 | Do not reapply this product or others containing either of the same active ingredients within 7 days. | |
| 3A + 28 | *Besiege (lambda-cyhalothrin + chlorantraniliprole) | 6.0–9.0 fl oz | 31.0 fl oz/A per year | 24 | 5 | Reapplications at least 5 days apart. Suppression only. | |
| 4A | Actara (thiamethoxam) | 3.0–5.5 oz | 11 oz/A | 12 | 0 | Toxic to bees. | |
| 4A | Admire Pro (imidacloprid) | 7–14.0 fl oz | 14.0 fl oz/A | 12 | Soil: 21 | Most effective if applied to soil at transplanting. | |
| 4A | Admire Pro (imidacloprid) | 0.44 fl oz/10,000 plants | – | 12 | Soil: 21 | Planthouse: 1 application to transplants. See label. | |
| 4A | Assail 30SG (acetamiprid) | 2.5–4.0 oz | 16 oz/A of Assail 30SG per growing season, including any pretransplant applications of acetamiprid. | 12 | 7 | Begin applications for whitefly when first adults are noticed. No more than 4 applications per season. Reapplications at least 7 days apart. | |
| 4A | Assail 70WP (acetamiprid) | 1.1–1.7 oz | 6.8 oz/A of Assail 70WP per growing season, including any pretransplant applications of acetamiprid | 12 | 7 | – | |
| 4A | Belay 50 WDG (clothianidin) | Foliar: 1.6–3.2 | 6.4 oz/A | 12 | 7 | Suppression. 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 | 12 | Apply at planting | Do not release irrigation water from the treated area. | |
| 4A | Platinum (thiamethoxam) | 5–11 fl oz | 11 fl oz/A or 0.172 lb a.i. /A | 12 | 30 | Soil application. See label for rotational restrictions. | |
| 4A | Platinum 75 SG (thiamethoxam) | 1.66–3.67 oz | 11 fl oz/A | 12 | 30 | Soil application. See label for rotational restrictions. | |
| 4A | Provado 1.6F (imidacloprid) | 3.8–6.2 oz | 19.2 fl oz/A per crop | 12 | 0 | Do not apply to crop treated with imidacloprid or thiamethoxam. Reapplication at least 5 days apart. | |
| 4A | Scorpion 35SL (dinotefuran) | Foliar: 2–7 fl oz Soil: 9–10.5 fl oz | 10.5 fl oz/A (foliar sprays) or 21 fl oz/A (soil) | 12 | Foliar: 1 Soil: 21 | Risk to bees and other insect pollinators. Follow application restrictions found in the directions for use to protect pollinators. Use only 1 application method. | |
| 4A | Venom (dinotefuran) | Foliar: 1–4 oz Soil: 5.0–7.5 oz | 6 oz/A (foliar) or 12 oz/A (soil) | 12 | Foliar: 1 Soil: 21 | Use only 1 application method (soil or foliar). No more than 3 applications per season. | |
| 4A + 28 | Durivo (thiamethoxam + chlorantraniliprole) | 10–13 fl oz | 13.0 fl oz/A of product or 0.172 lb/A thiamethoxam or 0.2 lb/A chlorantraniliprole | 12 | 30 | No more than 1 soil application per crop season. Several methods of soil application—see label. | |
| 4A + 28 | Voliam Flexi (thiamethoxam + chlorantraniliprole) | 4–7 oz | 14 oz/A of product | 12 | 1 | Do not use in greenhouses or on transplants. Do not use if seed has been treated with thiamethoxam or if other Group 4A insecticides will be used. Highly toxic to bees. | |
| 4C | Transform WG (sulfoxaflor) | 2.0–2.25 oz | 0.070 lb a.i./A or a total of 8.5 oz/A per year | 12 | 1 | No more than 2 applications per crop cycle. | |
| 4D | Sivanto Prime (flupyradifurone) | 10.5–14.0 fl oz | 28.0 fl oz/A per year | 4 | 1 | Reapplications at least 7 days apart. | |
| 7C | Knack IGR Section 2(ee) #59639-95 FL (pyriproxyfen) | 5 fl oz | 20 fl oz/A | 12 | 1 | Immatures only. Apply when nymphs first appear. Alternate or mix application with active ingredient of different mode of action. | |
| 9B | Fulfill (pymetrozine) | 2.75 oz | 5.5 oz/A per crop | 12 | 0 | Suppression. No more than 2 applications. | |
| 9D | Sefina Inscalis Insecticide (afidopyropen) | 14.0 fl oz | 28 fl oz/A | 12 | 0 | No more than 2 sequential applications per year before using a different mode of action. | |
| 15 | Rimon 0.83EC (novaluron) | 12 fl oz | 36 fl oz/A | 12 | 1 | Do not use with an adjuvant. No more than 2 applications targeting whitefly. | |
| 16 | Courier SC (buprofezin) | 9.0–13.6 fl oz | 27.2 fl oz/A per crop cycle | 12 | 1 | Immatures only. Slow-acting IGR that will not kill nymphs immediately. No more than 2 applications per season. Reapplications at least 5 days apart. | |
| 21A | Portal (fenpyroximate) | 2.0 pt | 4.0 pt/A per crop cycle | 12 | 1 | Suppression. No more than 2 applications per season. Reapplications at least 14 days apart. | |
| 23 | Movento (spirotetramat) | 4.0–5.0 fl oz | 10 fl oz/A | 24 | 1 | Reapplications at least 7 days apart. | |
| 23 | Oberon 2SC (spiromesifen) | 7.0–8.5 fl oz | 25.5 fl oz/A per crop | 12 | 1 | No more than 3 applications. | |
| 28 | Exirel (cyantraniliprole) | 13.5–20.5 fl oz | 0.4 lb a.i./A per crop. | 12 | 1 | Spray reapplications at least 5 days apart. | |
| 28 | Verimark (cyantraniliprole) | Soil at-planting or transplant tray treatment: 6.75–13.5 fl oz Drip, soil injection or chemigation: 6.75–10 fl oz | 0.4 lb a.i./A per crop | 4 | 1 | – | |
| 28 + 6 | *Minecto Pro (cyantraniliprole + abamectin) | 10 fl oz | 20 fl oz/A per calendar year | 12 | 7 | – | |
| 28 + 16 | Vetica (flubendiamide + buprofezin) | 12.0–17.0 fl oz | 38 fl oz/A | 12 | 1 | No more than 3 times per season. Use 14–17 fl oz/A to control whiteflies. | |
| 29 | Beleaf 50 SG (flonicamid) | 2.8–4.2 oz | 8.4 oz/A | 12 | 0 | Reapplications at least 7 days apart. No more than 2 applications per season. | |
| U | Azatin XL (azadirachtin) | 10–21 fl oz | – | 4 | 0 | Antifeedant, repellant, IGR. | |
| U | MET52 EC (Metarhizium anispoliae strain F52) | Drench: 40–80 fl oz/100 gal Foliar: 0.5 pt–2 qt/A | – | 4 | 0 | – | |
| U | Requiem 25EC (extract of Chenopodium ambrosioides) | 2–3 qt | – | 4 | 0 | Begin before pests reach damaging levels. | |
| 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 the same number) indicate the same active ingredient or similar mode of action. This information must be considered for the insecticide resistance management decisions. U = unknown, or a mode of action that has not been classified yet. 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. |