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SOME INSECTICIDES / ACARICIDES LABELED FOR USE IN GREENHOUSES AND INTERIOR PLANTSCAPESby Lee Townsend and Ric Bessin, Extension Entomologists |
Brand name |
Manufacturer |
G=Greenhouse |
I=Interiorscape |
Signal Word |
(Common name) |
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Restricted Entry Interval (ag) |
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Brief Description |
BIOLOGICAL / BOTANICAL / PHYSICAL
Botanigard 22WP Naturalis-O |
Mycotech Whitmire Micro-Gen |
G |
I |
Caution |
(Beauveria bassiana spores strain GHA, TB-1) |
REI 4 hrs ag or spray dry |
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Whitefly, aphids, thrips, psyllids, weevils, and mealybugs in ornamentals and vegetables, indoor/outdoor nurseries, greenhouses, shadehouses, commercial landscape/interiorscape Active ingredient is a pathogenic fungus. Spores must land on insect, taking 3 to 7 days to kill. |
Dipel DF |
Valent |
G |
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Caution |
Javelin WG Certis (Bacillus thuringiensis kurstaki) Agree WG Certis (Bt aizawai) XenTari Valent (Bt aizawai) |
REI 4 hrs |
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Caterpillars only, most effective against small larvae. Destroys the intestinal lining. Larvae stop feeding soon after ingestion but may not die for several days. For use on ornamentals, herbs, and selected vegetables. |
Gnatrol |
Valent |
G |
I |
Caution |
(Bacillus thuringiensis israelensis) |
REI - 4 hr |
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Fungus gnat larvae only (no effect on shore flies) Ornamentals and vegetables. Apply with adequate water by soil drench |
Insecticidal Soap 49.52 CF |
Olympic |
G |
I |
Warning |
Safers Insecticidal Soap (Potassium salts of fatty acids) |
REI 12 hrs |
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Ornamentals or vegetables Causes substantial but temporary eye injury, skin irritation. Broad spectrum, contact only, foliar, aphids, crickets, earwigs, fungus gnats, mealybugs, mites. Soil drench for springtails Use soft water, avoid mechanical agitation, do not use on new transplants, newly rooted cuttings, or plants stressed by drought, avoid application when leaf temperature exceeds 85F |
PT Ultra-Fine Oil |
Whitmire Micro-Gen |
G |
I |
Caution |
(paraffinic oil) |
REI 4 hrs |
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Broad spectrum contact insecticide that works by suffocation. Paraffinic oils have less chance of causing phytotoxicity than refined oils. |
ENERGY DISRUPTOR
Pylon |
Olympic |
G |
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Caution |
chlorfenapyr |
REI 12 hrs |
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For use on greenhouse ornamentals to control mites, some caterpillars, and fungus gnat larvae. Good contact activity, excellent activity from ingestion. Disrupts ability of target pests to produce energy. |
FEEDING DISRUPTOR
Endeavor 50WPG |
Syngenta |
G |
I |
Caution |
(pymetrozine) |
REI 12 hrs |
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For control of aphids and whiteflies on greenhouse ornamentals. Stops feeding activity of insect within hours. Insects remain on the plant for 2 to 4 days. |
GROWTH REGULATOR / CHITIN INHIBITORS
Adept WSB |
UniroyalIGR |
G |
I |
Caution |
(diflubenzuron) |
REI 12 hrs |
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disrupts molting process but is slow working soil or foliar applications Ornamentals to control shore flies fungus gnats as a coarse spray or drench. Armyworms, lepidopterous leafminers, whitefly suppression (combination or rotation). Exceeding label rates, volumes, number of applications can cause serious foliar injury to poinsettias, hibiscus, Regier begonia. |
Azatin XL (azadirachtin) |
Olympic |
G |
I |
Caution |
Ornazin 3% EC SePro |
REI 12 hrs |
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Ornamentals, vegetables. Botanical insecticide from neem tree. Anti-feedant and growth regulator effects. Aphids, armyworms, beetles, fungus gnats, leafhoppers, leafminers, thrips, whiteflies. Controls larvae or nymphs but not adults. Interferes with molting process. |
Citation 75WP |
Syngenta |
G |
I |
Caution |
(cyromazine) |
REI 12 hrs |
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Ornamentals To control dipterous leaf miners, fungus gnats, and shore flies. |
Confirm T/O |
DowAgro MAC |
G |
I |
Caution |
(tebufenozide) |
REI 12 hrs |
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Ornamentals Narrow spectrum lepidopterous larvae - primarily by ingestion, best against small larvae. |
Distance |
Valent |
G |
I |
Caution |
(pyriproxyfen) |
REI 12 hrs |
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To control insects such as whiteflies, scales, shore flies and fungus gnats; suppression of aphids and mealybugs. Affects all life stages, does not control adults but reduces production of viable eggs. |
Enstar II |
Wellmark |
G |
I |
Warning |
(S-kinoprene) |
REI 4 hrs |
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Ornamentals Aphids, scales, whiteflies, fungus gnats, and other soft bodied insects |
Ovation SC |
Aventis |
G |
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Caution |
(clofentezine) |
REI = 12 hrs |
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For mite control on greenhouse ornamentals |
Pedestal 10%SC |
Uniroyal |
G |
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Caution |
(novaluron) |
REI 12 hrs |
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For use on ornamentals to control thrips, whiteflies, leafminers, and caterpillars. Do not make sequential applications. |
Precision |
Syngenta |
G |
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Caution |
(fenoxycarb) |
REI 12 hrs |
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Carbamate insecticide and growth regulator. Ornamentals for control of aphids, caterpillars, leafminers, mealybugs, mites, scales, weevils, and whiteflies. |
NERVOUS SYSTEM |
ORGANOPHOSPHATES - SYNAPTIC
DuraGuard ME* |
Whitemire Micro-Gen |
G |
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Caution |
(microencapsulated chlorpyrifos) |
REI 24 hrs |
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Control of a wide variety of insects on greenhouse ornamentals. |
Orthene TR Orthene 97 |
Whitmire Micro-Gen Valent |
G |
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Caution |
(acephate) |
REI 12 hrs |
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Broad spectrum contact and stomach poison. Ants, black vine weevils, aphids, bagworms, lacebugs, mealybugs, scales, grasshoppers, chinch bugs, mole crickets |
SPINOSYN - POST SYNAPTIC
Conserve SC |
DowAgro Science |
G |
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Caution |
(spinosad) |
REI 4 hrs or spray dry |
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Spinosad is a fermentation metabolite of the actinomycete Saccharopolyspora spinosa, a soil-inhabiting microorganism with contact and stomach activity against caterpillars, some beetle larvae, leaf miners, and thrips. |
CHLORONICOTINYL - POST SYNAPTIC
Marathon II F Marathon 1G Merit 75 WP |
Olympic Lesco |
G |
I |
Caution |
(imidacloprid) |
REI 12 hrs |
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Ornamentals foliar applications and broadcast sprays. Controls variety of sucking insects, thrips suppression, some beetles. Good systemic via root uptake. |
PYRETHRINS / PYRETHRIODS - AXONIC
Astro 3.2 EC Permethrin Pro |
FMC TopPro |
G |
I |
Caution |
(permethrin) |
REI 12 hrs Non-ag - When spray dry |
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Ornamentals broad spectrum chewing and sucking insects, contact or stomach poison. For use on plants intended for aesthetic purposes in interior plantscapes, ornamental gardens or parks. Not for use on plants grown for sale or for research purposes. Direct application to blooms may cause petal browning. Marginal leaf burn may occur in Salvia, Dieffenbachia and Pteris fern. |
Decathalon 20 Wp |
Olympic |
G |
I |
Caution |
(cyfluthrin) |
REI 12 hrs |
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Ornamentals broad spectrum |
Mavrik Aquaflo |
Wellmark |
G |
I |
Caution |
Tau-fluvalinate |
REI 12 hrs or spray dry |
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Use respirator for indoor applications Broad spectrum for chewing and sucking insects. |
Pyreth-it |
Whitmire Micro-gen |
G |
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Caution |
(pyrethrins + piperonyl butoxide) |
12 hrs ag or spray dry |
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Botanical insecticide. Broad spectrum contact insecticide with quick knockdown but little residual effect. Extracted from certain Chrysanthemum flowers. |
Scimitar GC |
Syngenta |
G |
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Caution |
(lambda-cyhalothrin) |
REI 24 hrs non-ag spray dry |
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Broad spectrum insecticide with some miticidal activity at higher rates. For use on greenhouse grown ornamentals |
Talstar F |
FMC |
G |
I |
Caution |
(bifenthrin) |
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Ornamentals for control of whiteflies, mites, thrips, aphids, fungus gnats, mealybugs and scales. |
Tame 2.4 EC* |
Valent |
G |
I |
Warning |
(fenpropathrin) |
REI 24 H |
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Foliar spray for control of some mites, sucking insects, and a few other pests of ornamentals. |
ACARICIDES |
Akari 5SC |
SePro |
G |
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Warning |
(fenpyroximate) |
REI 12 hrs |
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Control of spider mites on greenhouse ornamentals. Most effective on larvae followed by nymphs, adults and eggs. The product blocks cell respiration causing the pest to lose motor control and collapse. |
Avid EC |
Syngenta |
G |
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Warning |
(abamectin) |
REI 12 hrs or spray dry |
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Derived from soil organism Streptomyces avermitilis, it works at the nerve synapse. Controls mites and leafminers, suppresses aphids, whiteflies, and thrips on ornamental and foliage plants. |
Cinnamite |
Whitmire Micro-Gen |
G |
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Caution |
(cinnamaldehyde) |
REI 4 hrs |
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A derivative of cinnamon oil, it is a botanical acaricide for control of aphids and mites on ornamentals, and vegetables. |
Floramite |
Uniroyal |
G |
I |
Caution |
(bifenazate) |
REI 4 hrs or spray dry |
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Especially effective against spider, red, and grass mites. Does not adversely affect many predator mites and beneficial insects used in integrated control programs. |
Ovation SC |
Scott’s |
G |
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Caution |
(clofentezine) |
REI 12 hrs |
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For mite control on greenhouse ornamentals |
Sanmite 75WP |
BASF |
G |
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Warning |
(pyridaben) |
REI 12 hrs |
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For mite control on greenhouse ornamentals |
FUMIGANTS - SMOKES |
DDVP Fumigator* |
Fuller |
G |
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Danger-Poison |
(dichlorvos) OP |
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Organophosphate insecticide for control of red spiders (mites), aphids, whiteflies, and mealybugs |
Nicotine Fumigator* |
Fuller |
G |
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Danger-Poison |
(nicotine) |
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Botanical insecticide for control of aphids and thrips |
Thiodan Insecticidal |
Fuller |
G |
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Danger-Poison |
Smoke* (endosulfan) |
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Chlorinated hydrocarbon insecticide for control of aphids and whiteflies |
Plantfume 103 |
Plant Products Corp. |
G |
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Danger-Poison |
Smoke Generator* (sulfotepp) |
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Organophosphate insecticide for control of aphids, spider mites, thrips, soft brown scale, mealybugs and whiteflies. |
Total Release Aerosols - Contact |
Attain TR and Micro TR |
Whitmire Micro-Gen |
G |
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Warning |
(bifenthrin) |
REI 12 hrs |
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Pyrethroid insecticide for control of aphids, armyworms, caterpillars, fungus gnats, mealybugs, plant bugs, scales, thrips, mites, and whiteflies of ornamentals in commercial greenhouses. |
Duraplex TR* |
Whitmire Micro-Gen |
G |
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Warning |
(chlorpyrifos + cyfluthrin) |
REI 24 hrs |
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Organophosphate + pyrethroid insecticide for control of aphids, caterpillars, fungus gnats, mealybugs, mites, scales, shore flies, thrips, and whiteflies on ornamentals in commercial greenhouses. |
Preclude TR |
Whitmire Micro-Gen |
G |
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Caution |
(phenoxycarb) |
12 hrs |
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Carbamate insecticide and growth regulator. Ornamentals for control of aphids, caterpillars, leafminers, mealybugs, mites, scales, weevils, and whiteflies. |
PT 1100 Pyrethrum TR |
Whitmire Micro-Gen |
G |
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Warning |
(pyrethrins + piperonyl butoxide) |
REI 12 hrs |
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Botanical insecticide for use in commercial greenhouses to control a wide range of pests on herbs, vegetables, and ornamentals. |
PT 1300 Orthene TR |
Whitmire Micro-Gen |
G |
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Caution |
(acephate) |
REI 24 hrs |
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Organophosphate insecticide for use in commercial greenhouses to control a wide range of pests on ornamentals. |
Pyrethrum TR |
Whitmire Micro-Gen |
G |
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Caution |
(pyrethrins + piperonyl butoxide) |
REI 12 hrs |
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Botanical insecticide for control of a variety of insects on ornamental and vegetable plants |
CAUTION! Pesticide recommendations in this publication are registered for use in Kentucky, USA ONLY! The use of some products may not be legal in your state or country. Please check with your local county agent or regulatory official before using any pesticide mentioned in this publication.
Of course, ALWAYS READ AND FOLLOW LABEL DIRECTIONS FOR SAFE USE OF ANY PESTICIDE!