Armyworms in Corn By Wayne Bailey

Although no reports have been received concerning true armyworm infestations in field corn, armyworm occasionally attack field corn. Control of armyworm in corn is justifi ed if 25% or more of corn seedlings are signifi cantly damaged through foliage feeding by larvae. Insecticides labeled for control of true armyworm in field corn include:

Insecticide	Product rate/Acre
*Ambush	6.4 to 12.8 fl oz
*Asana XL	5.8 to 9.6 fl oz
*Baythroid 2	1.6 to 2.8 fl oz
*Capture 2EC	2.1 to 6.4 fl oz
*Discipline 2EC	2.1 to 6.4 fl oz
*Fanfare 2EC	2.1 to 6.4 fl oz
*Lannate LV	1-2 pt
*Lorsban 4E	1 to 2 pt.
*Mustang Max	3.2 to 4 fl oz
*Nufos 4E	1 to 2 pt
*PenncapM	2 to 3 pt.
*Pounce 3.2EC	4 to 8 fl oz
*Proaxis	2.56 to 3.84 fl oz
Sevin XLR Plus	1 to 2 qt.
Tracer 4SC	1 to 3 fl oz
*Warrior	2.56 to 3.84 fl oz
*designates a restricted use pesticide Follow all label directions, precautions, and restrictions.

Wayne Bailey, Entomologist
573-882-2838