Limonius spp.
Pest description, crop damage and life history
See:
Common Pests of Vegetable Crops
Management-biological, cultural, tactical
See:
Management-chemical control: HOME USE
- bifenthrin (often as a mix with zeta-cypermethrin)
- cyfluthrin
- zeta-cypermethrin
Management-chemical control: COMMERCIAL USE
- bifenthrin (Brigade WSB, Capture LFR) at 0.05 to 0.08 lb ai/a in furrow with seed or transplant. REI 12 hr.
- bifenthrin/avermectin (Athena) at 0.058 to 0.116 lb ai/a at plant. REI 12 hr.
- chloropicrin (Telone)-Preplant soil fumigants.
- diazinon (Diazinon 50W) at 3 to 4 lb ai/a. Broadcast before planting and incorporate into the top 4 to 8 inches. REI 2 days.