Pacific Northwest Insect Management Handbook

Beet, table-Wireworm

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Pacific coast wireworm
Limonius canus LeConte
Immature
© Ken Gray Insect Image Collection
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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 (as a mix with pyrethrins)-Some formulations are OMRI-listed for organic use.
  • bifenthrin (as a mix with zeta-cypermethrin)
  • cyfluthrin
  • zeta-cypermethrin

Management-chemical control: COMMERCIAL USE

  • chloropicrin (Telone II)-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. Only registered for use in OR.

Kaur, N. (Ed.). 2024 Pacific Northwest Insect Management Handbook.
© Oregon State University.

Use pesticides safely!

  • Wear protective clothing and safety devices as recommended on the label. Bathe or shower after each use.
  • Read the pesticide label—even if you’ve used the pesticide before. Follow closely the instructions on the label (and any other directions you have).
  • Be cautious when you apply pesticides. Know your legal responsibility as a pesticide applicator. You may be liable for injury or damage resulting from pesticide use.

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