Turfgrass Insects

Insecticide tables

Editor’s note
Due to the width of these tables, they may be easier to read in the publication PDF you can download from this page.

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.

^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.

^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.

^aLabeled 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.

Table 5
Common names and trade names of biological turfgrass insecticides.

Table 6
Common names and trade names of turfgrass insecticides with IRAC code.

^z Allectus = imidacloprid + bifenthrin; Aloft = clothianidin + bifenthrin; Tandem = thiamethoxam + lambda-cyhalothrin;
Firestrike = s-methoprene + hydramethylnon; Extinguish Plus = s-methoprene + hydramethylnon.