HPIPM:Potato Cutworms Loopers
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Author: Whitney S. Cranshaw
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Cutworms, such as variegated cutworm, and cabbage looper commonly occur on potatoes.
Looper problems are aggravated by some insecticides, such as Temik. Foliar feeding rarely reduces yields, but cutworm feeding on tubers can cause crop injury.
Product List for Cutworms and Loopers:
| Insecticide | Product per Acre | Preharvest Interval , remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Dipel 2X, Biobit W1 | 0.5-2.0 lb | (0 days) Bacillus thuringiensis product. Most formulations are acceptable under current regulations for Certified Organic produce. Stomach poison activity. Labeled for application through sprinkler systems. |
| Dipel 4L1, Biobit F1 | 0.5-2 pt | |
| Javelin WG1 | 0.5-1.0 lb | |
| Ambush 25WR,1, Pounce 25WR,1 | 6.4-12.8 oz | (7 days) Labeled for cabbage looper and beet armyworm. Labeled for chemigation. Pyrethroid insecticide (permethrin). Extremely toxic to fish and other aquatic organisms. |
| Pounce 3.2ER,1 | 4-8 fl oz | |
| Ambush 2ER,1 | 6.4-12.8 fl oz | |
| Asana XLR,1 | 5.8-9.6 fl oz | (7 days) Proposed 24 hour reentry interval. Pyrethroid insecticide (esfenvalerate). Some rotation restrictions with root crops. |
| RRestricted Use Pesticide. 1Labelled for chemigation. | ||
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