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green soybeans

Soybean insect control

Jeremy K. Greene and Jay W. Chapin

 

CORN EARWORM & GREEN CLOVERWORM* (Pyrethroids/Non-Pyrethroids)
BEAN LEAF BEETLE, THREECORNERED ALFALFA HOPPER, & JAPANESE BEETLE (Pyrethroids)


Product (pyrethroids)

Product/acre

Lb ai/acre

Acre/gal

REI

PHI

Comments

cyfluthrin (R)
Baythroid 2 EC

 

1.6-2.6 oz

0.025-0.04

 

49-80

12 hr

45 d

Pyrethroids provide residual activity for velvetbean caterpillar.

Defoliation should not exceed 15-20% after mid-bloom or 30% before mid-bloom.  Consider population size, canopy density, and temperature in selecting rate.

After pods appear, treat for 2 or more large (>0.5 in) CEW per row ft.

*Use low rates for green cloverworms that infrequently require control.

beta-cyfluthrin (R)
Baythroid XL 1 EC

 

1.6-2.6 oz

0.0125-0.02

 

49-80

12 hr

45 d

lambda-cyhalothrin (R)
Karate Z 2.08 CS
Warrior 1 CS
Silencer 1 EC
Lambda-Cy 1 EC

 

0.96-1.6 oz
1.92-3.2 oz
1.92-3.2 oz
1.92-3.2 oz

0.0156-0.026

 

80-133
40-66.6
40-66.6
40-66.6

24 hr

30 d

esfenvalerate (R)
Asana XL 0.66 EC
Adjourn 0.66 EC

 

5.8-9.6 oz
5.8-9.6 oz

0.03-0.05

 

13-22
13-22

12 hr

21 d

gamma-cyhalothrin (R)
Prolex 1.25 CS

 

0.77-1.28 oz

0.0075-0.0125

 

100-166

24 hr

30 d

zeta-cypermethrin (R)
Mustang Max 0.8 EC

 

2.8-4.0 oz

0.0175-0.025

 

32-45.7

12 hr

21 d

zeta-cypermethrin (R) + bifenthrin (R)
Hero 1.24 EC

 

2.6-6.1 oz

 

0.025-0.06

 

21-49.2

 

12 hr

 

21 d

Product (non-pyrethroids)

Product/acre

Lb ai/acre

Acre/gal

REI

PHI

thiodicarb (R)
Larvin 3.2 F

 

10-16 oz

0.25-0.4

 

8-12.8

48 hr

28 d

indoxacarb
Steward 1.25 EC or SC

 

5.6-11.3 oz

0.054-0.11

 

11.3-22.8

12 hr

21 d

spinosad
Tracer 4 SC

 

1.5-2.0 oz

0.047-0.0625

 

64-85

4 hr

28 d

methomyl (R)
Lannate 2.4 LV
Lannate 90 SP

 

0.75-1.5 pt
4 oz

0.225-0.45

 

5.3-10.7

48 hr

14 d

carbaryl
Sevin 80 S
Sevin XLR Plus
Sevin 4 F

 

0.94-1.56 lb
0.75-1.25 qt
0.75-1.25 qt

0.75-1.25

 

-
3.2-5.33
3.2-5.33

12 hr

21 d

SPIDER MITES


Product

Product/acre

Lb ai/acre

Acre/gal

REI

PHI

Comments

dimethoate
Dimethoate 4 EC

 

1 pt

0.5

 

8

48 hr

21 d

Can be a problem in drought stress

THRIPS


Product

Product/acre

Lb ai/acre

Acre/gal

REI

PHI

Comments

acephate
Orthene 97
Orthene 90 S or Prill
Acephate 90 SP

 

4.6-8 oz
5.0-8.96 oz
5.0-8.96 oz

0.28-0.5

 

-
-
-

24 hr

14 d

Treat only when stand is threatened


VELVETBEAN CATERPILLAR


Product (pyrethroids)

Product/acre

Lb ai/acre

Acre/gal

REI

PHI

Comments

cyfluthrin (R)
Baythroid 2 EC

 

1.6 oz

0.025

 

80

12 hr

45 d

VBC can occur in high numbers but is easily controlled.
Use higher rates for high populations.  Significant defoliation can be caused by 4-6 large VBC per row ft, and pod clipping can occur after defoliation.  Treat when defoliation exceeds 15% after mid-bloom and at 30% before mid-bloom. Pyrethroids provide extended residual control of VBC when applied earlier in season.  Dimilin is a preventative treatment for high-risk areas.

beta-cyfluthrin (R)
Baythroid XL 1 EC

 

1.6 oz

0.0125

 

80

12 hr

45 d

lambda-cyhalothrin (R)
Karate Z 2.08 CS
Warrior 1 CS
Silencer 1 EC
Lambda-Cy 1 EC

 

0.96 oz
1.92 oz
1.92 oz
1.92 oz

0.0156

 

133
66.6
66.6
66.6

24 hr

30 d

esfenvalerate (R)
Asana XL 0.66 EC
Adjourn 0.66 EC

 

2.9 oz
2.9 oz

0.015

 

44
44

12 hr

21 d

gamma-cyhalothrin (R)
Prolex 1.25 CS

 

0.77 oz

0.0075

 

166

24 hr

30 d

zeta-cypermethrin (R)
Mustang Max 0.8 EC

 

2.8 oz

0.0175

 

45.7

12 hr

21 d

zeta-cypermethrin (R) + bifenthrin (R)
Hero 1.24 EC

 

2.6-6.1 oz

 

0.025-0.06

 

21-49.2

 

12 hr

 

21 d

Product (non-pyrethroids)

Product/acre

Lb ai/acre

Acre/gal

REI

PHI

methoxyfenozide
Intrepid 2 F

 

4 oz

0.0625

 

32

4 hr

14 d

diflubenzuron
Dimilin 2 L
Dimilin 25 W

 

2-3 oz
2-3 oz

0.03125-0.047

 

42.6-64
-

12 hr

21 d

thiodicarb (R)
Larvin 3.2 F

 

8 oz

0.2

 

16

48 hr

28 d

spinosad
Tracer 4 SC

 

1-2 oz

0.03125-0.062

 

64-128

4 hr

28 d

methomyl (R)
Lannate 2.4 LV
Lannate 90 SP

 

4.8-9.6 oz
1.6-3.2 oz

0.09-0.18

 

13.3-26.6
-

48 hr

14 d

carbaryl
Sevin 80 S
Sevin XLR Plus
Sevin 4 F

 

0.5-1.0 lb
1.0-1.5 pt
1.0-1.5 pt

0.5-0.75

 

-
5.33-8.0
5.33-8.0

12 hr

21 d

methyl parathion (R)
Penncap-M 2 E
Methyl 4 E

 

2 pt
1 pt

0.5

 

4
8

48 hr

14 d

SOYBEAN LOOPER, BEET & FALL ARMYWORM (FAW rarely a problem in SC soybeans)


Product

Product/acre

Lb ai/acre

Acre/gal

REI

PHI

Comments

indoxacarb
Steward 1.25 EC or SC

 

5.6-11.3 oz

0.054-0.11

 

11.3-22.8

12 hr

21 d

See defoliation thresholds for corn earworm.  It takes 6-8 large loopers per row ft to cause major defoliation.

spinosad
Tracer 4 SC

 

1.0-2.0 oz

0.03125-0.062

 

64-128

4 hr

28 d

methoxyfenozide
Intrepid 2 F

 

4-8 oz

0.0625-0.125

 

16-32

4 hr

14 d


LESSER CORNSTALK BORER


Product

Product/acre

Lb ai/acre

Acre/gal

REI

PHI

Comments

chlorpyrifos
Lorsban 15 G
chlorpyrifos (R)
Lorsban 4 E
Chlorpyrifos 4 E
Nufos 4 E

 

6.7-13.3 lb

1 qt
1 qt
1 qt

1.0-2.0

1.0-2.0

 

-

4
4
4

24 h

24 h

7 d

28 d

PREVENTION: Reduced tillage significantly reduces LCB damage, as does early season irrigation.  AT PLANTING: Apply 8-15 oz 15G/1000 row ft (38’ rows) in a 6-8-inch band over the row.  Incorporate lightly with press wheel and drag chain or tines.  RESCUE: When 10% of seedlings show damage, apply 4E in 25 gal water in a 6-inch band directly at the base of plant.  Rescue control is erratic.

GRASSHOPPERS


Product

Product/acre

Lb ai/acre

Acre/gal

REI

PHI

Comments

cyfluthrin (R)
Baythroid 2 EC

 

1.6-2.6 oz

0.025-0.04

 

49-80

12 hr

45 d

Grasshoppers are primarily a problem on seedling soybeans in reduced tillage systems.

beta-cyfluthrin (R)
Baythroid XL 1 EC

 

1.6-2.6 oz

0.0125-0.02

 

49-80

12 hr

45 d

lambda-cyhalothrin (R)
Karate Z 2.08 CS
Warrior 1 CS
Silencer 1 EC
Lambda-Cy 1 EC

 

1.6-1.92 oz
3.2-3.84 oz
3.2-3.84 oz
3.2-3.84 oz

0.026-0.03

 

66.6-80
33.3-40
33.3-40
33.3-40

24 hr

30 d

esfenvalerate (R)
Asana XL 0.66 EC
Adjourn 0.66 EC

 

5.8-9.6 oz
5.8-9.6 oz

0.03-0.05

 

13-22
13-22

12 hr

21 d

gamma-cyhalothrin (R)
Prolex 1.25 CS

 

1.28-1.54 oz

0.0125-0.015

 

83-100

24 hr

30 d

zeta-cypermethrin (R)
Mustang Max 0.8 EC

 

3.2-4.0 oz

0.02-0.025

 

32-40

12 hr

21 d

acephate
Orthene 97
Orthene 90 S or Prill
Acephate 90 SP

 

4.6-8 oz
5.0-8.96 oz
5.0-8.96 oz

0.28-0.5

 

-
-
-

24 hr

14 d

methyl parathion (R)
Penncap-M 2 E
Methyl 4 E

 

2-3 pt
1.0-1.5 pt

0.5-0.75

 

2.66-4.0
5.33-8.0

4 d

14 d

carbaryl
Sevin 80 S
Sevin XLR Plus
Sevin 4 F

 

0.94-1.56 lb
0.75-1.25 qt
0.75-1.25 qt

0.75-1.25

 

-
3.2-5.33
3.2-5.33

12 hr

21 d

zeta-cypermethrin (R) + bifenthrin (R)
Hero 1.24 EC

 

2.6-6.1 oz

 

0.025-0.06

 

21-49.2

 

12 hr

 

21 d

 


STINK BUGS


Product (pyrethroids)

Product/acre

Lb ai/acre

Acre/gal

REI

PHI

Comments

cyfluthrin (R)
Baythroid 2 EC

 

1.6-2.6 oz

0.025-0.04

 

49-80

12 hr

45 d

After pods appear, treat when stink bugs reach 1 per row ft.

Methyl parathion, Penncap, and Orthene might increase chances for later problems with loopers and velvetbean caterpillars.

beta-cyfluthrin (R)
Baythroid XL 1 EC

 

1.6-2.6 oz

0.0125-0.02

 

49-80

12 hr

45 d

lambda-cyhalothrin (R)
Karate Z 2.08 CS
Warrior 1 CS
Silencer 1 EC
Lambda-Cy 1 EC

 

1.6-1.92 oz
3.2-3.84 oz
3.2-3.84 oz
3.2-3.84 oz

0.026-0.03

 

66.6-80
33.3-40
33.3-40
33.3-40

24 hr

30 d

gamma-cyhalothrin (R)
Prolex 1.25 CS

 

1.28-1.54 oz

0.0125-0.015

 

83-100

24 hr

30 d

zeta-cypermethrin (R)
Mustang Max 0.8 EC

 

3.2-4.0 oz

0.02-0.025

 

32-40

12 hr

21 d

zeta-cypermethrin (R) + bifenthrin (R)
Hero 1.24 EC

 

4.0-10.3 oz

 

0.04-0.1

 

12.4-32

 

12 hr

 

21 d

Product (non-pyrethroids)

Product/acre

Lb ai/acre

Acre/gal

REI

PHI

acephate
Orthene 90 S or Prill
Orthene 97
Acephate 90 SP

 

9.6-16.0 oz
8.2-14.8 oz
9.6-16.0 oz

0.54-0.9

 

-
-
-

24 hr

14 d

methyl parathion (R)
Penncap-M 2 E
Methyl 4 E

 

2 pt
1 pt

0.5

 

4
8

4 d

14 d

MULTIPLE PESTS – PRE-MIXED PRODUCTS


Product

Product/acre

Lb ai/acre

Acre/gal

REI

PHI

Comments

thiamethoxam/lambda-cyhalothrin (R)
Endigo 2.06 ZC

 

2.5-4.5 oz

 

0.04-0.072

 

28.4-51.2

 

24 hr

 

30 d

Season limit of 9 oz

For control of multiple pests exceeding thresholds, including but not limited to the following: cutworm, cabbage looper, green cloverworm, corn earworm, saltmarsh caterpillar, aphids, threecornered alfalfa hopper, velvetbean caterpillar, bean leaf beetles, grasshoppers, plant bugs, and stink bugs.  Use higher rates for stink bugs, corn earworm, grasshoppers, and bean leaf beetles.

 

ai = active ingredient; (R) = Restricted use; REI = re-entry interval; PHI = pre-harvest interval

 

 

The label is the law.  Always read and follow all pesticide label restrictions.

 

 

 

 

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