Limonius spp.
Pest description, crop damage and life history
See:
Common Pests of Vegetable Crops
Management-cultural control
Crop rotation is an important practice for controlling wireworms in garlic. Soil fumigation rarely is used in garlic due to the high cost.
See:
Management-chemical control: HOME USE
- pyrethrins (as a mix with azadirachtin)-Some formulations are OMRI-listed for organic use.
- zeta-cypermethrin
Management-chemical control: COMMERCIAL USE
- chloropicrin (Telone)-Preplant.
- diazinon (Diazinon 50W) at 3 to 4 lb ai/a. Broadcast before planting and incorporate into the top 4 to 8 inches of soil. REI 3 days.