By Leanne Pundt, UConn Extension and Tina Smith, UMass Extension
2007, latest revision 2024 by L. Pundt
If any information in this table is inconsistent with the label, then follow the label.
| Insecticide | Target Pests | Labeled Crops | Comments |
| Acetamiprid (Tristar 8.5SL) 12 hr. REI Group 4A |
Aphids, beetles, caterpillars, fungus gnat larvae, leafminers, leafhoppers, plant bugs, thrips, whiteflies |
Bulb, Cole, cucurbit, fruiting, and leafy vegetable transplants. |
Contact insecticide with high absorption and upward systemic mobility. |
| Afidopyropen (Ventigra) 12 hr. REI 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. |
| Azadirachtin (Aza-Direct; AzaGuard; Azatin O, Molt-X; Neemix 4.5) 4 hr. REI OMRI-certified products | Aphids, beetles, caterpillars, fungus gnat larvae, leafminers, thrips and other insects depending upon the label |
Many vegetable transplants. | Contact insecticides. Insect growth regulator for immature stages of insects. Repeat applications needed. |
| Azadirachtin (Ornazin 3% EC) 12 hr. REI | Aphids, beetles, caterpillars, fungus gnat larvae, leafhoppers, leafminers, shore fly larvae, thrips, whiteflies |
Cole crops, cucurbit, eggplant, pepper, tomato, and other miscellaneous crops. | Contact insecticide. Insect growth regulator for immature stages of insects. Repeat applications needed. |
| Azadirachtin & pyrethrins (Azera Pro) 12 hr. REI Group unknown and 3A OMRI-certified product |
Aphids, beetles, caterpillars, fungus gnats, leafhoppers, leafminers, shore flies, thrips, whiteflies |
Bulb, leafy, Brassica leafy, fruiting and cucurbit vegetable transplants. |
Insect growth regulator and contact insecticide combined. |
| Bacillus thuringiensis subsp. aizawaii (Agree WG) 4 hr. REI Group 11A OMRI-certified products |
Caterpillars (see labels for specific types) |
Agree: Greenhouse 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. |
| Bacillus thuringiensis subsp. kurstaki (BT Now) (Dipel Pro DF) 4 hr. REI Group 11A OMRI-certified products |
Caterpillars | Many vegetables. Such as leafy, Cole, leafy, and fruiting vegetable transplants. |
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. israelensis (Gnatrol WDG) 4 hr. REI Group 11A OMRI-certified product |
Fungus gnat larvae | Leafy and Cole crops, cucumber, pepper, tomato, eggplant transplants. |
Stomach poison that must be ingested to be active. Most effective against first instar larvae. Apply as a media drench. |
| Beauveria bassiana ANT-O3 (BioCeres WP) 4 hr. REI OMRI-certified product |
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 and 22WP) 4 hr. REI |
Aphids, thrips, whiteflies | Many vegetables. Do not use ES formulation on tomatoes. |
Contact insecticides. Active ingredient is an insect-killing fungus |
| Beauveria bassiana GHA (Mycotrol WPO, ESO) 4 hr. REI OMRI-certified products |
Aphids, thrips, whiteflies | Many vegetables | Contact insecticides. Active ingredient is an insect-killing fungus |
| Beauveria bassiana PPRI5539 (Velifer) 12 hr. REI | Aphids, mites, thrips, and whiteflies |
Vegetable transplants for the home consumer market. |
Contact insecticide. Active ingredient is an insect killing fungus. |
| Burkholderia ssp. A396 (Venerate GC) 4 hr. REI OMRI-certified product |
Aphid (suppression), caterpillars, mites, thrips, whiteflies |
Bulb, Cole crops, cucurbits, leafy, and fruiting vegetable transplants. |
Contact insecticide & stomach poison that disrupts insect exoskeleton interfering with molting. |
| Canola oil & pyrethrins (Pycana) 12 hr. REI OMRI-certified product |
Aphids, beetles, caterpillars, fungus gnats, leafhoppers, leafminers, plant bugs, spider mites, thrips, whiteflies |
Bulb, leafy, fruiting, cucurbit, Brassica leafy vegetable transplants. |
Combination of a botanical oil and pyrethrins. See label for plant safety information. |
| Chlorfenapyr (Pylon) 12 hr. REI Group 13 | Broad mites, caterpillars including hornworms, spider mites, thrips |
Tomato, tomatillo, ground cherry, peppers, eggplant. |
Insecticide/miticide with contact and translaminar activity. |
| Chromobacterium subtsugae PRAA4-1 (Grandevo GC) 4 hr. REI OMRI-certified product |
Aphids, beetles, caterpillars, leafhoppers, plant bugs, mites, thrips, whiteflies |
Cole leafy, bulb, cucurbit, fruiting, and leafy vegetable transplants. |
Contact biological fungicide for young immature stages. Stomach poison. Thorough coverage is needed. See label for plant safety information. |
| Cyflumetofen (Sultan) 12 hr. REI Group 25 | Twospotted spider mites | Cucumber, pepper, and tomato transplants for home consumer market (see supplemental labels). |
Contact miticide. Compatible with many biological control agents. |
| Cyromazine (Citation) 12 hr. REI Group 17 | Dipterous leafminer (Liromyza sp.), fungus gnat and shore fly larvae |
Vegetable transplants (brassica leafy, bulb, cucurbit, leafy vegetables, pepper, and tomato) grown for sale to consumers. |
Insect growth regulator. Available in water-soluble packets. Applied to growing media for fungus gnat larvae. |
| Dinotefuran (Safari 20 SG) 12 hr. REI Group 4A |
Aphids, leafminers, thrips (suppression), whiteflies |
Cucurbit, fruiting, cole and leafy vegetable transplants grown in enclosed structures. |
Contact and systemic insecticide with translaminar activity for foliar application. |
| Hexythiazox (Hexygon IQ) 12 hr. REI Group 10A |
Two-spotted spider mites | Pepper, eggplant and tomato transplants. |
Ovicide (egg killing activity). Most active on eggs and immature stages. Use only once per calendar year. |
| Imidacloprid (Marathon) 12 hr. REI Group 4A |
Aphids, leafhoppers, leafminers, fungus gnat larvae, thrips (suppression), whiteflies |
Vegetable transplants intended for resale to consumers. |
Contact, systemic, and translaminar insecticide. Do not rotate with other products in Group 4A. |
| Insecticidal Soap (Kopa Insecticidal Soap) (M-Pede) 12 hr. REI OMRI-certified products |
Kopa: Aphids, mites, plant bugs, whiteflies M-Pede: Aphids (suppression), broad mites, leafhoppers, leafminers, plant bugs, spider mites, thrips, whiteflies |
Bulb, cole, cucurbit, fruiting, leafy and other vegetable transplants. |
Contact insecticides. Short residual activity. See labels for plant safety information. |
| Iron phosphate (Sluggo) O hr. REI OMRI-certified product |
Slugs, snails | Many vegetable transplants. | Bait. Best applied in the evening. Can be used around pets and wildlife |
| Iron phosphate & spinosad (Bug- N- Sluggo) 4 hr. REI OMRI-certified product |
Cutworms, slugs, snails | Bulb, leafy (except Brassicas), cole crops, cucurbit, and fruiting vegetables. |
Bait. |
| Isaria fumosoroseus FE 9901 (ISARID) 12 hr. REI OMRI-certified product |
Suppression of whiteflies, aphids, thrips, leafhoppers, plant bugs, mites, fungus gnats |
Leafy, bulb, root, and tuber vegetables. |
Contact microbial insecticide. See label for application and storage directions. Repeated applications needed. For foliar or drench applications. |
| Isaria fumosoroseus Apopka 97 (Ancora) 4 hr. REI OMRI-certified product |
Aphids, leafminers (Liriomyza spp.)., plant bugs, spider mites, thrips, whiteflies. Drench applications for thrips pupae, caterpillars. |
Vegetable transplants. | Contact microbial insecticides. Apply when relative humidity is > 80%. See technical sheet & label for application directions. |
| Metarhizum brunneum (LALGUARD M52 OD) 4 hr. REI OMRI-certified product |
Thrips, whiteflies, mites Aphids: celery, lettuce, spinach, peppers, tomatoes |
Cucurbits, onions, celery, lettuce, spinach, peppers, tomatoes |
Contact bioinsecticide for foliar spray and drench applications depending upon pest. Formerly known as M. anisopliae Met 52). |
| Mineral oil (Organic JMS Stylet Oil) 4 hr. REI OMRI-certified product | Leafhopper, leafminers, mites, 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- X) 4 hr. REI OMRI-certified product |
Aphids, leafhoppers, leafminers, mites, thrips, whiteflies |
Many vegetable transplants. | Contact insecticide/miticide. Foliar injury may occur if applied during humid conditions. See label for plant safety information. |
| Mineral oil (Ultra-Pure Oil) 4 hr. REI |
Aphids, leafhoppers, leafminers, mites, thrips, whiteflies |
Many vegetable transplants. | Contact insecticide/miticide. Foliar injury may occur if applied during humid conditions. See label for plant safety information. |
| Neem oil (Triact 70) 4 hr. REI OMRI-certified product |
Aphids, broad mites, leafhoppers, spider mites, thrips suppression, and whiteflies |
Bulb, cole, cucurbit, fruiting, and leafy vegetable transplants. |
Contact insecticide. See label for plant safety information. |
| Parasitic Nematodes (Steinernema carpocapsae) (Millenium) Exempt from REI |
Shore fly larvae (suppression) | Greenhouse Crops | Apply to moist growing media (55-86° F) during cloudy, overcast conditions. Remove screens and filters from injectors, sprayers. Repeated applications needed. |
| Parasitic Nematodes (Steinernema feltiae) (Entonem, NemaShield, Nemasys, ScanMask) Exempt from REI |
Fungus gnat larvae, thrips pupae in growing media | Greenhouse vegetables | Apply to moist growing media (50-86° F) during cloudy, overcast conditions. Remove screens and filters from injectors, sprayers. Repeated 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 desiccation. |
| Pymetrozine (Endeavor) 12 hr. REI Group 9B |
Aphids, whiteflies (suppression) |
Many vegetables for home consumer market. |
Insecticide with systemic and translaminar activity. Apply only to listed vegetable plants grown for sale to consumers. |
| Pyrethrins (PyGanic EC 1.4 11) (PyGanic EC 5.0 11) (PyGanic Specialty) 12 hr. REI Group 3A OMRI-certified products | Aphids, caterpillars, fungus gnat adults, leafhoppers, thrips, whiteflies |
Bulb, cole, cucurbit, fruiting, and leafy vegetable transplants. |
Contact insecticides. Provides rapid knockdown of pests. |
| Pyrethrins and Beauveria bassiana Strain GHA (BotaniGard Maxx) 12 hr. REI 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. |
| Pyrethrins & PBO (Pyrethrum TR) 12 hr. REI Group 3A |
Aphids, beetles, fungus gnat adults, leafhoppers, thrips, whiteflies |
Bulb, leafy, brassica leafy, fruiting and cucurbit vegetable transplants. |
Contact insecticide. See label for specific directions for placement and use for successful application. |
| Pyrifluquinazon (Rycar) 12 hr. REI Group 9B | Whiteflies, aphids | Cucumber, lettuce, pepper, and tomato. |
Contact insecticide with ingestion and translaminar activity. Thorough spray coverage is needed. |
| Pyriproxyfen (Distance IGR) 12 hr. REI Group 7C |
Foliar spray for aphid & thrips suppression, and whiteflies. Sprench 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 Disperss) 24 hr. REI OMRI-certified product Group M02 |
Broad mite (pepper), spider mite |
Many 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 25WG) 12 hr. REI Group 4A | Aphids, beetles, whiteflies | Foliar application to vegetable plants grown for resale to consumers. | Contact and systemic insecticide with translaminar activity for foliar or drench application for transplants only. |
If any information in this table is inconsistent with the label, then follow the label.
OMRI-certified product: determined by the Organic Materials Review Institute (OMRI) to be suitable for use in certified organic production. Resistance Groups (number and letter) indicate products with a common mode of action based on the Insecticide Resistance Action Committee (IRAC) guidelines at http://www.irac-online.org/. For multiple applications to one crop, select products from different resistant groups.
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