Diabrotica virgifera

Diabrotica virgifera
Contributor: Institut de Recerca i Tecnologia Agroalimentaries
Date Compiled: 2024
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Monitoring

Solution
Threshold: catches of 50 consecutive weekly adults for two weeks and only in case the cultivation of corn is foreseen also in the following year. Report any presence to the Phytosanitary Services.

Control

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 IRAC Code
Deltamethrin
Synthetic insecticide
Treat at the first appearance of parasites. Suspend treatments 3 days before harvest
1
(DECIS®EVO) Dosage:0,3-0,5 l/ha
Pyrethroids and pyrethrins
3A
Lambda-cyhalothrin
Synthetic insecticide
Treat preventively or at the first appearance of parasites. Suspend treatments 7 days before harvest
1
(KARATE ZEON® 1.5)
Pyrethroids and pyrethrins
3A
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