Melon (Cantaloupe, muskmelon, and watermelon)-Wireworm

Limonius spp.

Pest description, crop damage and life history

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Management-biological, cultural, tactical

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Management-chemical control: HOME USE

  • bifenthrin (often as a mix with zeta-cypermethrin)
  • cyfluthrin
  • zeta-cypermethrin

Management-chemical control: COMMERCIAL USE

  • diazinon (Diazinon 50W) at 3 to 4 lb ai/a broadcast and incorporate into top 4 to 8 inches prior to planting. REI 3 days.
  • thiamethoxam as seed treatment.