ALFALFA INSECTICIDES 1

Common Alfalfa Pests
Pesticide AW MSB Aph PLH GH PHL
Ambush* X X X X 0-14
Baythroid* X X X X X 7
Dimethoate X X X 10
Furadan* X X X X X 7-14
Guthion* X X X 14-16
Imidan X X X 7
Lannate* X X 7
Lorsban X X X X X 14
Malathion X X X X 0-7
Mustang* X X X X X 3
Penncap-M* X X X X X 15
Pounce* X X X X 0-14
Sevin X X X 7
Warrior* X X X X X 7
AW = Alfalfa weevil, MSB = Meadow spittlebug, Aph = Aphids, PLH = Potato leafhopper, GH = Grasshopper
PHL = Preharvest limitation; waiting period required (in days) before harvest or grazing.
Ranges indicate dosage-dependent PHL.
* Restricted use pesticide.
1 Before using any of these products, read the label - use only as directed.
The information provided herein is supplied with the understanding that no discrimination is intended and no endorsement by Ohio State University Extension is implied. The authors have assembled the most reliable information at the time of publication. Due to changing laws and regulations, Ohio State University Extension assumes no liability for the recommendations.

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Corn, Soybean, Wheat, and Alfalfa Field GuideBulletin 827