1. Insect
  2. Vegetable Crops
  3. Vegetable Pests
  4. Hosts and Pests of Vegetable Crops

Beet, table-Wireworm

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Pacific coast wireworm
Limonius canus LeConte
Immature
© Ken Gray Insect Image Collection
Image related to Beet, table-Wireworm
Pacific coast wireworm
Limonius canus LeConte
Adult
© Ken Gray Insect Image Collection

Ctenicera spp. and Limonius spp.

Pest description, crop damage, biology and life history

See:

Common Pests of Vegetable Crops

Management-biological, cultural, tactical

See:

Potato, Irish-Wireworm

Management-chemical control: HOME USE

  • azadirachtin (neem oil)-Some formulations are OMRI-listed for organic use.
  • pyrethrins (often combined with other ingredients)-Some formulations are OMRI-listed for organic use.
  • zeta-cypermethrin

Management-chemical control: COMMERCIAL USE

  • chloropicrin (Telone)-Apply preplant only.
  • diazinon (Diazinon AG500) at 3 to 4 lb ai/a preplant broadcast and incorporate. REI 3 days. See label for chemigation instructions. Toxic to birds, fish and other wildlife.