Eggplant, Pepper, & Tomato XXIV-3

Spider Mites

Whitney S. Cranshaw & Jay D. Donahue

Two-spotted spider mite.

During hot, dry conditions spider mites outbreaks can occur. Use of some insecticides (e.g. sevin) has been associated with aggravating spider mite problems on other crops due to destruction of natural controls.

 

Product List for Spider Mites:

Insecticide

Product per Acre

Preharvest Interval, Remarks

 Vydate LR

1-2 qt

(1 day) High leaching potential.
Carbamate insecticide (oxamyl). 48
hour reentry interval.

Vendex 4L

2-4 pt

(3 days) Maximum of six Vendex 50W 2-4 lb applications of Vendex/year.

Vendex 50WP

2-3 lb

3 days. Maximum 9 lb product per season. Eggplant only.

Capture 2ER

5.12-6.4 fl. oz.

7 days.  Eggplant only.  Maximum 12.8 fl. oz./acre/season.

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: Spider mites, Eggplant, Pepper, Tomato, Insects

Date: 08/19/02