Caterpillars

Autographa gamma , Spodoptera spp. , Helicoverpa armigera
Contributor: Institut de Recerca i Tecnologia Agroalimentaries
Date Compiled: 2024
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Autographa gamma (silver-Y moth); Young caterpillar. October 2014. Image copyright: ©Harald Süpfle/via Wikimedia Commons - CC BY-SA 4.0

Monitoring

Solution
Thresholds: Extended infestations.

Control

Solution
Bacillus thuringiensis subsp. kurstaki
Bacillus thuringiensis subs. aizawai
Spinosad

Regulations surrounding chemical products can change rapidly – always verify chemicals recommended here with the most recent legislation and lists of products registered for your country
Solution Product Category Production stage (if possible with reference to BBCH scale) Max nb. of a. i. application/year Application Details and Notes (commercial product example) Chemical Group Risk resistance (FRAC Code) IRAC Code
Deltamethrin
Synthetic insecticide
Treat at the first appearance of parasites. Suspend treatments 7 days before harvest
3 (For crop cycle with Pyrethroids and etofenprox)
(DECIS®EVO) Dosage: 0,3-0,5 l/ha
Pyrethroids and pyrethrins
3A
Metaflumizone
Synthetic insecticide
Treat at the first appearance of parasites. Suspend treatments 7 days before harvest
2
ALVERDE Dosage: 1L/ha
Semicarbazones
22B
Chlorantraniliprole
Synthetic insecticide
Treat at the first appearance of parasites. Suspend treatments 14 days before harvest
2
MINECTO ALPHA TM (1L/ha)
Diamides
28
Emamectin Benzoate
Synthetic insecticide
Treat at the first appearance of parasites. Suspend treatments 3 days before harvest
2
AFFIRM® 1,5L/ha
Avermectins
6
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