Chemical selector
The Pesticide Selector includes suggestions for chemical control of pests in Kansas crops, which are provided by K-State Research and Extension, and may not be relevant for states other than Kansas. We will continue to expand this tool for help in selecting other types of agricultural chemicals, and for other states. Contact the myFields Team if you are interested in contributing content!
The herbicide performance ratings are taken from: C.R. Thompson, D.E. Peterson, W.H. Fink, P.W. Stahlman, and J.W. Slocombe. 2020. Chemical Weed Control for Field Crops, Pastures, Rangeland, and Noncropland, Kansas State University, January 2016. Contribution no. 16-029-S from the Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station. Find it online at the bookstore.
The insecticide recommendations are taken from: B.P. McCornack, S. Zukoff, R.J. Whitworth, J.P. Michaud, and H.N. Schwarting. 2019. Insect Management Guides. March 2018. Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service. PDF formats are available here.
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Crop type: Corn
Arthropod: European Corn Borer, European Corn borer
Biological-based products act as stomach poisons and are effective against some caterpillars, generally causing death within two to four days. Signal word on label: CAUTION. These products do not harm beneficial insects, so using them should not enhance mite outbreaks. Do not apply through irrigation systems. Fourteen-day REI with an exception made for the last 12 days of REI with proper personal protective equipment (PPE). (See label.) Do not apply on seed corn less than 14 days before detasseling or rogueing. Do not apply within 30 days of harvest.