Scientific Name:
Elateridae
Type:
Insects & Mites
Control Options for Wireworms on Potatoes
| Material | Application per Acre | REI | PHI | MOA | Eff. | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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dichloropropene (Telone II) |
20-25 gal | 5 d | - | 11 | G-F | Apply when wireworms are present. Soil temperature at application depth must be > 50°F or wireworms may be too deep. Use 20 gal/A for mineral soil or 25 gal/A for muck. Shank-in at 14-inch depth or more, or at least 18-inch depth if also targeting nematodes. |
| Material | Application per Acre | REI | PHI | MOA | Eff. | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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imidacloprid (Admire Pro (seed treatment)) |
See Label | - | - | 4A | P | It can reduce wireworm damage to seed-pieces, but it will not prevent most damage to daughter tubers during the growing season. Apply at 0.17-0.35 fl oz/100 lb seed. |
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clothianidin (Belay (seed treatment)) |
See Label | - | - | 4A | P | It can reduce wireworm damage to seed-pieces, but it will not prevent damage to daughter tubers during the growing season. Apply at 0.4-0.6 fl oz/100 lb seed. |
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thiamethoxam + fludioxonil + difenoconazole (Cruiser Maxx Potato Extreme) |
0.31 fl oz/100 lb seed | 12 h | - | IRAC 4A; FRAC 12, 3 | P | It can control wireworms that feed on the seed piece but will not prevent damage to daughter tubers during the growing season. |
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thiamethoxam + fludioxonil (Cruiser Maxx Potato Insecticide and Fungicide) |
See Label | 12 h | - | IRAC 4A; FRAC 12 | P | It can control wireworms that feed on the seed piece, but it will not prevent most damage to daughter tubers during the growing season. Apply at 0.19-0.27 fl oz/100 lb seed. |
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thiamethoxam + fludioxonil + difenoconazole + sedaxane (Cruiser Maxx Vibrance Potato) |
0.5 fl oz/100 lb seed | 12 h | - | IRAC 4A; FRAC 12, 3, 7 | P | It can control wireworms that feed on the seed piece but will not prevent damage to daughter tubers during the growing season. |
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ethoprop (Mocap 15% Granular (broadcast)) |
27-40 lb | 72 h | - | 1B | G | Apply at a rate of 40 lbs/A to control wireworms and symphylans (80 lbs/A is used to control nematodes). The label suggests 2–4-inch incorporation for wireworms, but 6–8-inches may be better. |
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ethoprop (Mocap EC (broadcast)) |
0.67-1 gal | 72 h | - | 1B | G | Apply at a rate of 1 gal/A to control wireworms and symphylans (up to 2 gal/A can be used to control nematodes). The label suggests 2–4-inch incorporation for wireworms, but 6–8-inches may be better. |
|
dichloropropene (Telone II) |
20-25 gal | 5 d | - | 11 | G-F | Apply when wireworms are present. Soil temperature at application depth must be > 50°F or wireworms may be too deep. Use 20 gal/A for mineral soil or 25 gal/A for muck. Shank-in at 14-inch depth or more, or at least 18-inch depth if also targeting nematodes. |
| Material | Application per Acre | REI | PHI | MOA | Eff. | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
imidacloprid (Admire Pro (soil application)) |
5.7-8.7 fl oz | 12 h | - | 4A | P | It can reduce wireworm damage to seed-pieces, but it will not prevent damage to daughter tubers during the growing season. |
|
clothianidin (Belay (soil application)) |
9-12 fl oz | 12 h | - | 4A | P | It can reduce wireworm damage to seed-pieces, but it will not prevent damage to daughter tubers during the growing season. |
|
bifenthrin (Brigade 2EC) |
9.6-19.2 fl oz | 12 h | 21 d | 3 | F-P | Apply as a soil incorporated broadcast spray into the furrow at planting or at hilling to control wireworms. |
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ethoprop (Mocap 15% Granular (banded)) |
See Label | 72 h | - | 1B | G | Apply at a rate of 1.4 lbs. per 1,000 row feet to control wireworms and symphylans. |
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ethoprop (Mocap EC (banded)) |
See Label | 72 h | - | 1B | G | Apply at a rate of 4.4 fl. oz per 1,000 row feet to control wireworms and symphylans. |
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broflanilide (Nurizma) |
See Label See Label | 12 h | - | 30 | E | Use the highest labeled rate when wireworm pressure is high. It will also control white grubs. |
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thiamethoxam (Platinum 75 SG) |
1.66-2.67 oz | 12 h | - | 4A | P | It can control wireworms that feed on the seed piece, but it will not prevent most damage to daughter tubers during the growing season. |
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fipronil (Regent 4SC) |
3.2 fl oz | 0 h | 90 d | 2B | E | |
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spinosad (Seduce Insect Bait) |
20-44 lb | 4 h | 7 d | 5 | F | Wireworms are not mentioned on the label, but applications made to target other pests (earwigs, cutworms) can suppress wireworms. Trials conducted by Agriculture Development Group, Inc. found an application at 40 lbs. per acre significantly reduced wireworm damage in a heavy pressure situation. |