Eggplant, Pepper, & Tomato XXIV-4

Beet Leafhopper

Whitney S. Cranshaw & Jay D. Donahue


Sugarbeet leafhopper adult.

Beet leafhopper can transmit the curly top disease organism. Leafhopper control can reduce the incidence of curly top.

Note: The following products are listed for pepper, and may or may not be listed for other crops. Check product label for usage restrictions.

 

Product List for Beet Leafhoppers:

Insecticide

Product per Acre

Preharvest Interval, Remarks

Sevin XLR+1, 4F1
Sevin 80S1
Sevin 50W1

1 qt
1.25 lb
2 lb

(0 days) A carbamate insecticide (carbaryl). The 80S, 4F and 50W
formulations are highly hazardous to bees. Some rotational restrictions. May be used with sprinkler irrigation. 12-24 hour reentry interval proposed.

Methyl parathion 4ER

1 qt

(15 days) 72 hour reentry proposed.

RRestricted use pesticide. 1Labeled for chemigation.
The information herein is supplied with the understanding that no discrimination is intended and that listing of commercial products, necessary to this guide, implies no endorsement by the authors or the Extension Services of Nebraska, Colorado, Wyoming or Montana. Criticism of products or equipment not listed is neither implied nor intended. Due to constantly changing labels, laws and regulations, the Extension Services can assume no liability for the suggested use of chemicals contained herein. Pesticides must be applied legally complying with all label directions and precautions on the pesticide container and any supplemental labeling and rules of state and federal pesticide regulatory agencies. State rules and regulations and special pesticide use allowances may vary from state to state: contact your State Department of Agriculture for the rules, regulations and allowances applicable in your state and locality.

 

Categories: Beet Leafhopper, Pepper, Curly Top, Insects

Date: 08/19/2002