Table 20: Insecticides Labeled for Insects and Mites on Vegetable Transplants

Insecticide Target Pests Labeled Crops Comments

acetamiprid
(Tristar 8.5 SL) REI 12h, Group 4A

Aphids, beetles, caterpillars, fungus gnat larvae, leafminers, leafhoppers, plant bugs, thrips, whiteflies.

Bulb, cole, cucurbit, fruiting and leafy greens vegetable transplants. 

Contact insecticide with high absorption and upward systemic mobility. 

afidopyropen (Ventigra) REI 12h, Group 9D Aphids, whiteflies, mealybugs.  Cole, cucurbit, fruiting and leafy vegetable transplants for the home consumer market.  Contact insecticide with ingestion and translaminar activity. For vegetable transplants sold for consumer market only, not for commercial agriculture production in field. 

azadirachtin 
(Aza-DirectOG), (AzaGuardOG), (Azatin OOG), Molt XOG), (Neemix 4.5OG) REI 4h; (Ornazin 3% EC) REI 12 h

Aphids, beetles, caterpillars, thrips, fungus gnat larvae, leafminers, whiteflies and other insects (depending upon labels).  Many vegetables such as cole crops, curcurbits, fruiting vegetables (see labels for specific types. Contact insecticide. Insect growth regulator for immature stages of insects. Repeat applications are needed.
azadirachtin & pyrethrins
(Azera ProOG) REI 12h, Group unknown & 3A
Aphids, beetles, caterpillars, fungus gnats, leafhoppers, leafminers, shore flies, thrips, whiteflies. Bulb, leafy, Brassica leafy, fruiting and cucurbit transplants.  Insect growth regulator and contact insecticide combined. Repeat applications needed. 

Bacillus thuringiensis subsp. aizawai (Agree WGOG) REI 4h, Group 11A

Certain caterpillars (see label). Many vegetables such as cole crops, leafy and fruiting vegetables. Stomach poison that must be ingested to be active. Most effective against small, newly hatched larvae. Insects stop feeding and die 1 to 5 days later. Thorough spray coverage needed.

Bacillus thuringiensis subsp. kurstaki (BT NowOG), (DiPel Pro DFOG)   REI 4h, Group 11A

Certain caterpillars (see labels). Many vegetables such as leafy, cole leafy, and fruiting vegetables. Stomach poison that must be ingested to be active. Thorough coverage of all plant parts is important. Most effective against small, newly hatched larvae. Insects stop feeding and die 1 to 5 days later. 

Bacillus thuringiensis subsp. israelensis (Gnatrol WDGOG) REI 4h, Group 11A

Fungus gnat larvae. Leafy and cole crops, cucumber, pepper, tomatoes and eggplant transplants.  Stomach poison that must be ingested to be active. Most effective against first instar larvae. Apply as soil drench. Larvae must ingest material to be killed. 
Beauveria bassiana ANT-03 (BioCeres WPOG) REI 4h Aphids, plant bugs, thrips, whiteflies and others (see label).  Brassica leafy, bulb, cucurbit, fruiting and leafy vegetables.  Contact insecticide. Active ingredient is an insect-killing fungus. 

Beauveria bassiana GHA
(BotaniGard ES), (BotaniGard 22WP) 
(Mycotrol WPO, ESOOG) REI 4h

Aphids, thrips, whiteflies (See labels for more information). Many vegetables. Do not use ES formulation on tomato transplants. Contact insecticides. Active ingredient is an insect killing fungus. Treat when insect populations are low. Repeated applications may be needed.
Beauveria bassiana PPRI 5339 (Velifer), REI 12h Aphids, mites, thrips, whiteflies.  Vegetable transplants for the home consumer market.  Contact insecticide.  Active ingredient is an insect killing fungus. Treat when populations are low.  Repeated applications may be needed. 
Burkholderia A396
(Venerate GCOG) REI 4h
Aphids (suppression),  caterpillars, mites, thrips, whiteflies.   Bulb, cole crops, cucurbits, leafy and fruiting vegetable transplants.  Contact insecticide and stomach poison that disrupts insect exoskeleton interfering with molting. Thorough coverage is needed. 

chlorfenapyr
(Pylon) REI 12h, Group 13

Caterpillars (including hornworms), broad mites, two-spotted spider mites, thrips. Tomato, tomatillo, ground cherry, peppers, eggplant. Do not use on tomato varieties with a diameter of less than one inch when mature. Insecticide/miticide with contact and translaminar activity. Active on larvae and nymphs of two-spotted spider mites and thrips. 

chlorfenapyr
(Pylon TR) REI 12h, Group 13

Caterpillars, broad mites, two-spotted spider mites, thrips (suppression).  Greenhouse fruiting vegetables such as eggplant, pepper and tomato.  Contact insecticide/miticide with translaminar and stomach poison activity.
Chromobacterium subtsugae PRAA4-1 (Grandevo GC OG) REI 4h Aphids, beetles, caterpillars, leafhoppers, plant bugs, mites, thrips, whiteflies (depending upon crop, see label). Brassica leafy, bulb, cucurbit, fruiting and leafy vegetable transplants.  Contact biological insecticide for young immature stages.Stomach poison. Thorough coverage is needed.  Apply when pest populations are low. 
cyflumetofen (Sultan) REI 12h, Group 25 Two-spotted spider mites.  For specified cucumber and fruiting vegetable transplants for the home consumer market.  Contact miticide.  Do not use for vegetable transplants for agricultural field production. Compatible with many biological control agents. 
cyromazine
(Citation) REI 12h, Group 17
Dipterous leafminers (Liriomyza species), fungus gnat and  shore fly larvae. Vegetable transplants grown for consumer use. Insect growth regulator. Applied to growing medium to control fungus gnat and shore fly larvae. Available in water-soluble packets.

dinotefuran
(Safari 20 SG) REI 12h, Group 4A

Aphids, leafminers, thrips (suppression), whiteflies. Cucurbit, cole crop, fruiting and leafy vegetable transplants grown in enclosed structures. Contact and systemic insecticide for foliar application. 
hexythiazox
(Hexygon IQ) REI 12h, Group 10A
Two-spotted spider mites. Pepper, eggplant, and tomato transplants. Ovicide (egg-killing) activity. Most active on eggs and immature (larvae and nymphs) stages.  Use only once per calendar year. 

imidacloprid
(Marathon II) REI 12h, Group 4A

Aphids, fungus gnat larvae, leafhoppers, leafminers, thrips (suppression), whiteflies. Vegetable bedding plants intended for resale only. Contact, systemic and translaminar insecticide. Do not rotate with other products in Group 4A. 

insecticidal soap potassium salts of fatty acids (Kopa Insecticidal SoapOG) REI 12 h 

Aphids, mites, plant bugs, whiteflies.  Bulb, Cole crop, cucurbit, fruiting, leafy and other vegetable transplants.  Contact insecticide/miticide. Short residual activity. See label for plant safety information. Thorough coverage is needed. 

insecticidal soap
Potassium salts of fatty acids
(M-PedeOG), REI 12h

Aphids (suppression),  broad mites, leafminers, leafhoppers, plant bugs, spider mites, thrips, whiteflies. Bulb, cole, leafy, fruiting and cucurbit vegetable transplants.  Contact insecticide/miticide.  Short residual activity. Refer to label for information on plant safety. Can be tank mixed with other products to increase efficacy.

iron phosphate
(SluggoOG) REI 0h

Slugs and snails. Many vegetables.  Bait. Ingestion causes the slugs and snails to cease feeding, become less mobile and begin to die in 3 to 6 days. Best applied in the evening.  Can be used around pets and wildlife. 

Isaria fumosorosea Apopka strain 97
(AncoraOG) (PFR-97 20% WDGOG)  REI 4h
 

Aphids, leafminers (Liriomyza spp.), plant bugs, spider mites, thrips, whiteflies. Drench application to thrips pupae, caterpillars, and Lepidoptera larvae.  

Vegetables transplants. Microbial insecticides that work by contact. Apply when relative humidity is >80% with moderate temperatures.   See technical sheet and labels for application directions. 
Isaria fumosorosea FE 9901 (NoFly WPOG  Whiteflies, aphids, thrips, fungus gnats, leafhoppers, plant bugs  and others.  Vegetables grown in greenhouse.  Microbial insecticide that work by contact.  Apply when relative humidity is >50% with moderate temperatures.  Repeated applications needed. Spray in the early morning or evening.
mineral oil (Organic JMS Stylet OilOG) REI 4h Leafhoppers, leafminers, mites and whiteflies.  Cole crops, cucurbit, fruiting and leafy vegetable transplants.  Contact insecticide/miticide. Foliar injury may occur if applied during humid conditions. See label for plant safety information. 
mineral oil (Suffoil-XOG) REI 4h Aphids, beetle larvae, leafhoppers, leafminers, mites, thrips, whiteflies.  Cucumber, eggplant, melon, pepper, pumpkin, squash and tomato transplants.  Contact insecticide/miticide. Foliar injury may occur if applied during humid conditions.  See label for plant safety information. 
mineral oil (Ultra-Pure OilOG) REI 4 h  Aphids, beetle larvae, leafhoppers, leafminers, mites, thrips and whiteflies.  Many vegetables.  Contact insecticide/miticide.  Foliar injury may occur if applied during humid conditions.  See label for plant safety information. 
neem oil
(Triact 70OG) REI 4h

Aphids, broad mites, leafhoppers, spider mites, thrips (suppression), whiteflies. 

Bulb, cole crop, cucurbit, fruiting and leafy vegetable transplants.  Contact insecticide/miticide. Thorough coverage of all plant parts is important.  Refer to label for information on plant safety. 
parasitic nematodes (Steinernema carpocapsae) (Millenium) Exempt from REI  Shore fly larvae.  Greenhouse crops. Apply to moist growing media (55˚ to 86˚F) during cloudy, overcast conditions.  Remove screens and filters from sprayers and injectors.  Repeat applications needed in areas where algae is growing.
parasitic nematodes
(Steinernema feltiae)  (NemaShield, Nemasys, Scanmask) Exempt from REI 
Fungus gnat larvae, thrips pupae in growing media.  Greenhouse vegetables.

Apply to moist growing media (50-80˚F) during cloudy, overcast conditions.  Remove screens and filters from sprayers and injectors.  Repeat applications needed. 

Peppermint oil, clove oil, sodium lauryl sulfate (EpiShield) no REI 

Mites, aphids, thrips (suppression), whitefly (suppression)  Greenhouse food crops.  Works by contact, suffocation, paralysis and dessication.   
pymetrozine (Endeavor) REI 12 h, Group 9B Aphids, whiteflies (suppression).  Cole crops, cucurbits, fruiting and leafy vegetables for the home consumer market.  Insecticide with systemic and translaminar activity. For use on listed vegetable transplants grown for sale to consumers. 

pyrethrins
(PyGanic EC 1.4 IIOG, PyGanic EC 5.0 IIOG) (PyGanic SpecialtyOG) REI 12h, Group 3A

Aphids, caterpillars, fungus gnat adults, leafhoppers, thrips,  whiteflies.  Bulb, leafy, cole, fruiting and cucurbit vegetable transplants.  Contact insecticides. Provides rapid knockdown of pests.
pyrethrins & Beauveria bassiana GHA (BotaniGard Maxx) REI 12h, Group 3A and unknown Aphids, beetles, caterpillars, fungus gnats, leafhoppers, plant bugs, spider mites, thrips, whiteflies.  Bulb, leafy, brassica leafy, fruiting and cucurbit vegetable transplants.  Contact insecticides. Natural pyrethrum combined with insect-killing fungus.  Do not apply when beneficial insects are present. 
pyrifluquinazon (Rycar) REI 12h, Group 9B  Aphids and whiteflies. Cucumber, lettuce, pepper and tomato.  Contact insecticide with ingestion and translaminar activity.  Thorough spray coverage is needed. 

pyriproxyfen
(Distance Insect Growth Regulator) REI 12h, Group 7C

Foliar spray for whiteflies, thrips (suppression), aphids (suppression). Apply as a sprench (growing media surface spray) or drench for fungus gnat and shore fly larvae. Indoor-grown fruiting vegetables. Do not apply to tomato varieties less than one-inch in diameter.  Insect growth regulator. See label for plant safety information. 

sulfur (Microthiol DisperssOG) REI 24 h, Group M02 

Broad mites (pepper), spider mites.  Many vegetables such as cole crops, cucurbit, fruiting and leafy vegetables.   Contact miticide/fungicide. Crops grown in the greenhouse may be more sensitive to sulfur injury. Do not use within two weeks of an oil treatment. 

thiamethoxam
(Flagship 25 WG) REI 12h, Group 4A

Fruiting vegetables: aphids, flea beetles, leafhoppers, whiteflies.

Cucurbit vegetables: aphids, flea beetles, cucumber beetles (suppression), leafminers (suppression), whiteflies. 

Foliar application to vegetable plants grown for resale to consumers. See label for specific types of fruiting and cucurbit vegetables.

Systemic insecticide for foliar or drench application for transplants only for resale to consumers. 

The symbol OG indicates a pesticide is listed by the Organic Materials Review Institute (OMRI) as approved for use in certified organic production.

See product labels for rates, application instructions, crops and other information. This information is supplied with the understanding that no discrimination is intended and no endorsement implied. Due to constantly changing regulations, we assume no liability for suggestions. If any information in these tables is inconsistent with the label, follow the label.