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STRAWBERRY INSECTS - POSTHARVEST


Insect Chemical and Formulation Rate/100 gal Dilute Acre Concentrate Remarks
Strawberry root weevil Brigade WSB
OR
malathion 8EC
4-16 oz

1 pt

8-32 oz

2 pt

Where root weevil has been a problem, spray when leaf feeding appears.
Strawberry leafroller Sevin XLR
OR
SpinTor 2SC
OR
Entrust 80WP
OR
Radiant 1SC
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2 qt

4-6 pt

1.25-1.5 oz

6-10 fl oz

Leafrollers and aphids may need to be controlled to ensure continued growth, especially in young plantings.
Strawberry aphid Thionex 50W
OR
Aza-Direct
OR
Provado 1.6F
1 lb

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2 lb

11.5-42.0 fl oz

3.75 fl oz
Use virus-free plants.

Provado will not knock down heavy aphd populations.
White grubs Admire 2F
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16-24 fl oz
Apply as ground application via boom or backpack sprayer in minimum of 20 gal water/A followed by 0.25 in irrigation, or as a row band of treated acre. Irrigate with 0.25 in water within 2 h, or as chemigation.


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