Insecticide tables
Editor’s note
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The following tables contain information describing active ingredients, products and target insects of insecticides currently labeled for turfgrass insect control. Insecticide labels are subject to change. These tables should be used only as a reference, with the current insecticide label serving as the authoritative guide for precautions and use requirements.
Reference to products in this publication is intended to convey objective, unbiased information and not an endorsement of the product over other similar products with similar results. Brand names are listed as a convenience for the reader, and their use does not imply endorsement by the University of Missouri or discrimination against similar products not mentioned. Other brand names may be labeled for use on turfgrasses. Individuals who use pesticides are responsible for ensuring the intended use complies with current regulations and conforms to the product label. Be sure to obtain current information about usage regulations and examine a product label before applying any chemical. For further assistance, contact your local extension specialist.
Table 1. Subsurface feeding insects: Labeled insecticides for use on turfgrasses.
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Insecticides | Acephatex | Bifenthrin | Carbaryly | Chlorpyrifosx | Chlorantraniliprole | Clothianidin | Clothianidin + bifenthrin | Cyantraniprole | Cyfluthrin | Deltamethrin | Dinotefuran | Fipronil | Halofenozide | Imidacloprid | Imidacloprid + bifenthrin | Indoxacarb | Lambda-cyhalothrin | Permethrin | Spinosad | Thiamethoxam | Thiamethoxam + lambda-cyhalothrin | Trichlorfon |
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Insecticide Resistance Action Committee codes | 1B | 3 | 1A | 1B | 28 | 4A | 3 4A |
28 | 3 | 3 | 4A | 2B | 18A | 4A | 3 4A |
22 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 4A | 3 4A |
1B |
Billbugs | adult control only |
larvae control only |
adult control only |
control | control | control | control | adult control only |
adult control only |
adult control only |
control | control | control | adult control only |
control | control | control | |||||
Black turfgrass ataenius | control | adult control only |
larvae control only |
adult control only |
control | control | control | larvae control only |
adult control only |
adult control only |
control | control | control | control | adult control only |
adult control only |
control | adult control only |
control | |||
Crane flies | control | control | larvae control only |
control | control | control | control | control | control | control | control | control | ||||||||||
Green June beetles | control | control | control | control | control | control | control | control | control | control | suppression | control | control | control | ||||||||
Japanese beetles | control | control | control | control | control | control | adult control only |
control | control | control | control | suppression | control | control | control | |||||||
Masked chafers | larvae control only |
control | control | control | control | control | control | control | control | control | suppression | control | control | control | ||||||||
May/June beetles | control | control | control | control | control | control | control | control | control | control | suppression | control | control | control | ||||||||
Mole crickets | control | control | control | suppression | control | control | control | control | control | control | control | adult control only |
control | control | control | suppression | control | control | ||||
x. Not for use on residential lawns. y. Only spot treatments allowed on residential turf. |
Table 2. Surface feeding insects: Labeled insecticides for use on turfgrasses.
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Insecticides | Acephatex | Bifenthrin | Carbaryly | Chlorpyrifosx | Chlorantraniliprole | Clothianidin | Clothianidin + bifenthrin | Cyantraniprole | Cyfluthrin | Cypermethrin | Deltamethrin | Dicofolx | Dinotefuran | Halofenozide | Imidacloprid | Imidacloprid + bifenthrin | Indoxacarb | Lambda-cyhalothrin | Permethrin | Spinosad | Thiamethoxam | Thiamethoxam + lambda-cyhalothrin | Trichlorfon |
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Insecticide Resistance Action Committee codes | 1B | 3 | 1A | 1B | 28 | 4A | 3 4A |
28 | 3 | 3 | 3 | UC | 4A | 18A | 4A | 3 4A |
22 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 4A | 3 4A |
1B |
Armyworms (Fall) | control | control | control | control | control | control | control | control | control | control | control | control | control | control | control | control | control | control | |||||
Bermudagrass mites | control | control | control | control | suppression | control | control | control | |||||||||||||||
Chinch bugs | control | control | control | control | suppression | control | control | suppression | control | 1 | suppression | control | control | suppression | control | control | |||||||
Cutworms | control | control | control | control | control | control | control | control | control | control | control | control | suppression | control | control | control | control | control | control | ||||
Greenbug aphids | control | control | control | control | control | control | control | control | control | control | control | control | control | ||||||||||
Mealybugs | control | control | control | control | control | control | control | control | control | control | control | control | control | control | control | ||||||||
Sod webworm | control | control | control | control | control | control | control | control | control | control | control | control | control | control | control | control | control | control | control | control | control | ||
x. Not for use on residential lawns. y. Only spot treatments allowed on residential turf. |
Table 3. Nuisance/occasional insect pests: Labeled insecticides for use on turfgrasses.
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Insecticides | Acephatex | Bifenthrin | Carbaryly | Chlorpyrifosx | Clothianidin | Clothianidin + bifenthrin | Cyfluthrin | Cypermethrin | Deltamethrin | Fipronil | Hydramethylnon | Imidacloprid + bifenthrin | Indoxacarb | Lambda-cyhalothrin | Metaflumizone | Methoprene | Methoprene + hydramethylnon | Permethrin | Pyriproxyfen | Spinosad | Thiamethoxam | Thiamethoxam + lambda-cyhalothrin | |
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Insecticide Resistance Action Committee codes | 1B | 3 | 1A | 1B | 4A | 3 4A |
3 | 3 | 3 | 2B | 20 | 3 4A |
22 | 3 | 22 | 7A | 20 7A |
3 | 7C | 5 | 4A | 3 4A |
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Ants | control a | control | control | control | control | control | control | control | control | control | control | control | control | control | control | control | control | control | control | control | control | ||
Centipedes | control | control | control | control | control | control | control | control | control | ||||||||||||||
Chiggers | control | control | control | control | control | control | control | control | |||||||||||||||
Crickets | control | control | control | control | control | control | control | control | control | control | control | control | |||||||||||
Earwigs | control | control | control | control | control | control | control | control | control | control | |||||||||||||
Fleas | control | larvae control only |
control | control | control | control | adult control only |
control | control | adult control only |
control | control | control | ||||||||||
Grasshoppers | control | control | control | control | control | control | control | control | control | control | |||||||||||||
Leafhoppers | control | control | control | control | control | control | control | control | |||||||||||||||
Millipedes | control | control | control | control | control | control | control | control | |||||||||||||||
Pillbugs | control | control | control | control | control | control | control | control | control | control | |||||||||||||
Sowbugs | control | control | control | control | control | control | control | control | control | control | |||||||||||||
Spiders | control | control | control | control | control | ||||||||||||||||||
Spittlebugs | control | control | control | control | |||||||||||||||||||
Ticks | control | control | control | control | control | control | control | control | control | control | |||||||||||||
Yellowjackets | control | control | control | control | |||||||||||||||||||
a. Labeled only for fire ant control in residential and commercial lawns. x. Not for use on residential lawns. y. Only spot treatments allowed on residential turf. |
Table 4. IRAC codes, chemical classes and modes of action for insecticides.
Insecticide Resistance Action Committee code | Chemical class | Mode of action |
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1A | carbamates | Acetylcholinesterase inhibitors |
1B | organophosphates | |
2B | fipronil | GABA-gated chloride channel antagonist |
3 | pyrethroids | Sodium channel modulators |
4A | neonicotinoids | Nicotinic acetylcholine receptor antagonists |
5 | spinosyns | Nicotinic acetylcholine allosteric activator |
6 | avermectins | Chloride channel activators |
7A | juvenile hormone analogues | Juvenile hormone mimics |
7B | fenoxycarb | |
7C | pyriproxyfen | |
11B1 | Bacillus thuringensis | Microbial disruptors of insect mid-gut membranes |
11B2 | ||
18A | diacylhydrazines | Ecdysone agonist/molting disruptors |
20 | hydramethylnon | Mitochondrial complex III electron transport inhibitor |
22 | indoxacarb metaflumizone | Voltage-dependent sodium channel blockers |
28 | diamides | Ryanodine receptor modulator |
Table 5. Common names and trade names of biological turfgrass insecticides.
Insecticide Resistance Action Committee code | Common name | Trade name |
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11B1 | B.t. var. aizawai | Xentari |
11B2 | B.t. var. kurstaki | Biobit, Crymax, Dipel, Juvelin, Lepinox |
Unclassified | Bacillus popillae | Milky Spore |
Unclassified | Nematodes: Steinernema spp. and Heterorhabditis spp. | Millennium, BioVector, Nemashield |
Table 6. Common names and trade names of turfgrass insecticides with IRAC code.
Insecticide Resistance Action Committee code | Common name | Trade name |
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1A | carbaryl | Sevin SL, Sevin 80WP, Sevin 10G |
1B | acephate | Orthene T&O 75, Orthene T&O 97 |
1B | chlorpyrifos | Dursban 50W, Dursban Pro |
1B | trichlorfon | Dylox 6.2G, Dylox 420SL, Dylox 80 T&O |
2B | fipronil | Chipco Choice, Chipco Top Choice |
3 | bifenthrin | Allectusz G, Allectus GC Granular, Allectus GC SC, Allectus SC, Aloftz GC SC, Aloft GC G, Onyx, Onyx Pro, Talstar F, Talstar GC Flowable, Talstar GC Granular, Talstar One |
3 | cyfluthrin | Tempo 20 WP, Tempo Ultra SC, Tempo Ultra GC |
3 | cypermethrin | Demon WP, Demon Max |
3 | deltamethrin | DeltaGard GC, DeltaGard T&O, DeltaGard G |
3 | lambda-cyhalothrin | Lambda, Battle GC, Demand CS, Demand EZ, Demand G, Scimitar CS, Scimitar GC Tandemz |
3 | permethrin | Astro |
4A | clothianidin | Arena 0.25G, Arena 0.5G, Arena 50WDG, Aloftz GC G, Aloft GC SC, Aloft LC G, Aloft LC SC |
4A | dinotefuran | Zylam 20SG |
4A | imidacloprid | Allectusz G, Allectus GC Granular, Allectus GC SC, Allectus SC, Imidacloprid, Merit 0.5G, Merit 2F, Merit 75WP, Merit 75WSP, Mallet |
4A | thiamethoxam | Meridian 0.33G, Merdian 25WG, Tandemz |
5 | spinosad | Conserve SC |
7A | s-methoprene | Firestrikez, Extinguish, Extinguish Plusz |
7B | fenoxycarb | Award Fire Ant Bait |
7C | pyriproxyfen | Distance Fire Ant Bait |
18A | halofenozide | Mach 2 2SC, Mach 2 1.5G |
20 | hydramethylnon | Firestrikez, Extinguish Plus, SiegePro |
22 | indoxacarb | Advion Ant Bait, Advion Fire Ant Bait, Advion Insect Bait, Provaunt |
28 | chlorantraniliprole | Acelypryn, Acelypryn G |
28 | cyantraniprole | Ference |
None | dicofol | Kelthane, Dicofol |
z. Allectus = imidacloprid + bifenthrin; Aloft = clothianidin + bifenthrin; Tandem = thiamethoxam + lambda-cyhalothrin; Firestrike = s-methoprene + hydramethylnon; Extinguish Plus = s-methoprene + hydramethylnon. |