Several species
Pest description and crop damage Nitidulid beetles are shiny black beetles about 0.19 inch long. The pollen-seeking adults damage flowers. Browned flowers are unattractive to pollinators.
Management-chemical control: HOME USE
- None reistered.
Management-chemical control: COMMERCIAL USE
Effective chemicals previously used for control are no longer registered for use.
- pyrethrins/piperonyl butoxide (Pyronyl Crop Spray) at 0.004 to 0.050 lb ai/A. PHI 0 days. REI 12 hr. Do not exceed 10 applications per season. Minimum retreatment interval 3 days.