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) |
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) |
1.6-2.6 oz |
0.0125-0.02 |
49-80 |
12 hr |
45 d |
|
lambda-cyhalothrin (R) |
0.96-1.6 oz |
0.0156-0.026 |
80-133 |
24 hr |
30 d |
|
esfenvalerate (R) |
5.8-9.6 oz |
0.03-0.05 |
13-22 |
12 hr |
21 d |
|
gamma-cyhalothrin (R) |
0.77-1.28 oz |
0.0075-0.0125 |
100-166 |
24 hr |
30 d |
|
zeta-cypermethrin (R) |
2.8-4.0 oz |
0.0175-0.025 |
32-45.7 |
12 hr |
21 d |
|
zeta-cypermethrin (R) + bifenthrin (R) |
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) |
10-16 oz |
0.25-0.4 |
8-12.8 |
48 hr |
28 d |
|
indoxacarb |
5.6-11.3 oz |
0.054-0.11 |
11.3-22.8 |
12 hr |
21 d |
|
spinosad |
1.5-2.0 oz |
0.047-0.0625 |
64-85 |
4 hr |
28 d |
|
methomyl (R) |
0.75-1.5 pt |
0.225-0.45 |
5.3-10.7 |
48 hr |
14 d |
|
carbaryl |
0.94-1.56 lb |
0.75-1.25 |
- |
12 hr |
21 d |
SPIDER MITES
Product |
Product/acre |
Lb ai/acre |
Acre/gal |
REI |
PHI |
Comments |
dimethoate |
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 |
4.6-8 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) |
1.6 oz |
0.025 |
80 |
12 hr |
45 d |
VBC can occur in high numbers but is easily controlled. |
beta-cyfluthrin (R) |
1.6 oz |
0.0125 |
80 |
12 hr |
45 d |
|
lambda-cyhalothrin (R) |
0.96 oz |
0.0156 |
133 |
24 hr |
30 d |
|
esfenvalerate (R) |
2.9 oz |
0.015 |
44 |
12 hr |
21 d |
|
gamma-cyhalothrin (R) |
0.77 oz |
0.0075 |
166 |
24 hr |
30 d |
|
zeta-cypermethrin (R) |
2.8 oz |
0.0175 |
45.7 |
12 hr |
21 d |
|
zeta-cypermethrin (R) + bifenthrin (R) |
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 |
4 oz |
0.0625 |
32 |
4 hr |
14 d |
|
diflubenzuron |
2-3 oz |
0.03125-0.047 |
42.6-64 |
12 hr |
21 d |
|
thiodicarb (R) |
8 oz |
0.2 |
16 |
48 hr |
28 d |
|
spinosad |
1-2 oz |
0.03125-0.062 |
64-128 |
4 hr |
28 d |
|
methomyl (R) |
4.8-9.6 oz |
0.09-0.18 |
13.3-26.6 |
48 hr |
14 d |
|
carbaryl |
0.5-1.0 lb |
0.5-0.75 |
- |
12 hr |
21 d |
|
methyl parathion (R) |
2 pt |
0.5 |
4 |
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 |
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 |
1.0-2.0 oz |
0.03125-0.062 |
64-128 |
4 hr |
28 d |
|
methoxyfenozide |
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 |
6.7-13.3 lb 1 qt |
1.0-2.0 1.0-2.0 |
- 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) |
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) |
1.6-2.6 oz |
0.0125-0.02 |
49-80 |
12 hr |
45 d |
|
lambda-cyhalothrin (R) |
1.6-1.92 oz |
0.026-0.03 |
66.6-80 |
24 hr |
30 d |
|
esfenvalerate (R) |
5.8-9.6 oz |
0.03-0.05 |
13-22 |
12 hr |
21 d |
|
gamma-cyhalothrin (R) |
1.28-1.54 oz |
0.0125-0.015 |
83-100 |
24 hr |
30 d |
|
zeta-cypermethrin (R) |
3.2-4.0 oz |
0.02-0.025 |
32-40 |
12 hr |
21 d |
|
acephate |
4.6-8 oz |
0.28-0.5 |
- |
24 hr |
14 d |
|
methyl parathion (R) |
2-3 pt |
0.5-0.75 |
2.66-4.0 |
4 d |
14 d |
|
carbaryl |
0.94-1.56 lb |
0.75-1.25 |
- |
12 hr |
21 d |
|
zeta-cypermethrin (R) + bifenthrin (R) |
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) |
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) |
1.6-2.6 oz |
0.0125-0.02 |
49-80 |
12 hr |
45 d |
|
lambda-cyhalothrin (R) |
1.6-1.92 oz |
0.026-0.03 |
66.6-80 |
24 hr |
30 d |
|
gamma-cyhalothrin (R) |
1.28-1.54 oz |
0.0125-0.015 |
83-100 |
24 hr |
30 d |
|
zeta-cypermethrin (R) |
3.2-4.0 oz |
0.02-0.025 |
32-40 |
12 hr |
21 d |
|
zeta-cypermethrin (R) + bifenthrin (R) |
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 |
9.6-16.0 oz |
0.54-0.9 |
- |
24 hr |
14 d |
|
methyl parathion (R) |
2 pt |
0.5 |
4 |
4 d |
14 d |
MULTIPLE PESTS – PRE-MIXED PRODUCTS
Product |
Product/acre |
Lb ai/acre |
Acre/gal |
REI |
PHI |
Comments |
thiamethoxam/lambda-cyhalothrin (R) |
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.
