Pacific Northwest Insect Management Handbook

Carrot-Wireworm

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Several species

Pest description, crop damage 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 (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 (10 gal/A min). Broadcast and mix into soil before planting. REI 3 days. Do not apply more than 8 lb of formulated product (4 lb ai/A per calendar year.
  • dichloropropene (Telone II)-Registered for preplant soil treatment for nematodes and reduces wireworm populations in soil.
  • imidacloprid (Gaucho 480F) at 0.25 lb ai/100 lb of seed. Apply as commercial seed treatment.

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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