Eggplant, Pepper, & Tomato XXIV-5

"Worm" Complex

Whitney S. Cranshaw & Jay D. Donahue

Tomato hornworms, tomato fruitworm, and various "armyworms," "loopers," "cutworms," and "webworms" may feed on foliage and fruit. Needs for controls are very sporadic.

Product List for "Worm" Complex:

Insecticide

Product per Acre

Preharvest Interval, Remarks

Dipel 2X, Biobit W
Dipel 4L, Biobit F
Javelin WG

0.5-2.0 lb
0.5-2 pt
0.125-0.5 lb

0 days Bacillus thurengiensis  product. Most formulations are
acceptable under current regulations for Certified Organic Produce.

Pyronone

2-6 fl oz

0 days. A botanical insecticide  (pyrethrins) combined with a synergist, (piperonyl butoxide).

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.

Thiodan 50W1
Thiodan 3E1, Endocide 3E1

1 lb

1 day. Some rotational restrictions on root crops. 2 applications maximum per year. 48 hour
reentry interval proposed. Chlorinated hydrocarbon insecticide (endosulfan).

Pounce 3.2ER
Ambush 2ER
Ambush 25WR, Pounce 25WR

8 fl oz
12.8 fl oz
12.8 fl oz

3 days. Proposed 24 hour reentry interval. Pounce and Ambusha are pyrethroid insecticides (permethrin). Acutely toxic to fish and other acquatic organisms.

Asana XLR,1

5.8-9.6 fl oz

7 days. Proposed 24 hour reentry
interval. Pyrethroid insecticide
(esfenvaralate). Some rotation restrictions with root crops.

Baythroid 2R

1.6-2.8 fl oz

7 days. Registered for peppers and tomatoes. Maximum 16.8 fl oz product per season, with minimum 7 day intervals between treatments. May aggravate problems with green peach aphid.

Kryocide 96W

8-12 lbs

14 days. Inorganic insecticide (sodium aluminofluoride) with stomach poison activity. Maximum 24 lb product per season.

WarriorR

1.92-3.84 fl oz

5 days. Registered for tomato only. Pyrethroid insecticide. Maximum 0.36 lb (AI)/acre per season
Confirm 2F
6 - 16 fl. oz.
7 days.  Lower rates for early season, lower levels of pest activity.  Maximum 64 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: Worm Complex, Tomato Fruitworm, Armyworm, Cutworms, Webworms, Pepper, Insects

Date: 08/19/2002