CORN: CORN INSECT CONTROL

David Buntin, Research/Extension Entomologist

AMOUNT PER ACRE LB. ACTIVE REI/PHI

MATERIAL AND OR PER 1000 FT INGREDIENT (Hours or
PEST FORMULATION MOA OF ROW PER ACRE Days) REMARKS AND PRECAUTIONS
Preplant treatment bifenthrin 3A 0.047-0.062 24 H/ Use bifenthrin for grubs, wireworms, seedcorn maggot, and cut-
for soil insects Brigade, Discipline, Fanfare, other 3-4 fl oz 30 D worms. Broadcast using 20 GPA before planting and immediately
brands 2EC incorporate into top 3” of soil. Plant crop as soon as possible after
treatment. May be tank mixed with preplant herbicides.
chlorpyrifos 1B 1 24 H/ Use chlorpyrifos for cutworm and armyworm control in
Lorsban, Chlorpyrifos, Lorsban 2 pt 35 D conservation tillage areas. Broadcast using 20 GPA before
Advanced 3.755 planting. Plant crop as soon as possible after treatment.
(cutworms, armyworms only)
Soil Insects SEED TREATMENTS All of these materials at the listed rates provide helpful control,
At-planting: clothianidin 4A 12 H/ but may not provide complete protection if population pressure is
wireworm, grubs, Poncho 250, Acceleron, NipsIt Inside 0.25 mg (ai)/seed – – Not great. Risk of severe infestation is greater in reduced/no tillage,
S. corn rootworm, Poncho 500, Acceleron with Poncho 0.5 mg (ai)/seed – listed fallow land, following sod, poor soil conditions for seedling
seed corn maggot, Vitivo; NipsIt Inside Poncho 1250; 1.25 mg (ai)/seed – growth, and late-planted corn.
fire ants Acceleron with Poncho Vitivo 1250; NOTE: Poncho and Cruiser are commercially applied seed
PPST+Poncho 1250; NipsIt Inside treatments. The low rate may not provide good protection under
(Also see sections
for billbugs, imidacloprid 4A 12 H/ severe infestations. These products also suppress aphids and chinch
cutworms, lesser Gaucho 600, Attendant 600, Axcess, 0.6 mg (ai)/seed – bugs on seedlings. Both insecticides available in combination with
cornstalk borer, other brands 1.34 mg (ai)/seed various fungicides under several brand names. Avicta Complete
and mid-season thiamethoxam 4A 12 H/ Corn contains Cruiser 500. Acceleron for corn contains Poncho 250
rootworms for these Cruiser 250 (5FS), PPST 250 0.25 mg (ai)/seed – 45 D and Acceleron with VITiVO contains Poncho 500.
pests) Cruiser 1250 (5FS) 1.25 mg (ai)/seed – NOTE: At-planting treatment rates are for 1000 ft of row in 30-
Cruiser 500 (5FS) 0.5 mg (ai)/seed – 40” rows. Per acre rates vary with row spacing; See labels for per
thiamethoxam + chlorantraniliprole 4A 0.25 mg (ai)/seed 12 H/ acre rates for specific row spacing and for row spacings fewer than
PPST 250 Plus Lumivia + 0.25 mg (ai)/seed 45 D 30” apart.
AT-PLANTING TREATMENT NOTE: Apply Counter 20G as a T-band or in-furrow. Counter will
interact with ALS-inhibiting herbicides like Accent, Beacon, and
bifenthrin 3A 0.0023-0.0046/ 24 H/
Brigade, Capture, Fanfare, 0.15-0.3 fl oz/1000 ft of row 1000 ft lb (ai)/A varies 30 D Option to cause severe plant injury. See corn weed section of this
Discipline, other brands 2EC with row spacing handbook and product labels for specific herbicide interactions and
precautions.
Capture LFR 1.5 3.4-13.6 fl oz/A OR 0.04-0.16 lb (ai)/A
0.2-0.78 fl oz/1000 ft of row NOTE: Phorate / Thimet (phorate) 20G also are labeled but not
listed. Apply as a band application only; in-furrow applications
Capture 3RIVE 3D 0.23-0.92 fl oz/1000 ft row 0.05-0.2 12 H/
30 D may cause plant injury and stand loss. Due to the risk of plant
injury, Counter 15G is a better choice. Phorate / Thimet will
Capture 1.15G, similar products 6.4-8 oz /1000 ft Varies w/row spacing 24 H/ interact with ALS-inhibiting herbicides as noted for Counter.
30 D
NOTE: Apply Lorsban 15G at planting as a T-band or in-furrow.
chlorethoxyfos + bifenthrin 11B + Varies 48 H/
For wireworms apply in-furrow or use an insecticide seed
Smart Choice 5G Smartbox 3A 3-3.5 oz / 1000 ft of row –
treatment with T-band applications. Lorsban 15G is compatible
chlorpyrifos 1B Varies 12 H/ with ALS-inhibitor herbicides. See corn weed section of this
Lorsban 15G 8 oz / 1000 ft 35 D handbook and product labels for specific herbicide interactions and
tefluthrin 3A Varies 12 H/ precautions.
Force 3G 4-5 oz /1000 ft of row – NOTE: Apply Force 3G and bifenthrin products as an open-
Force CS 0.46-0.57 fl oz/1000 ft row furrow T-band or in-furrow. Force and bifenthrin do not interact
terbufos 1B Varies 48 H/ with ALS herbicides.
Counter 20G 4.5-6 oz / 1000 ft 30 D

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MATERIAL AND OR PER 1000 FT INGREDIENT (Hours or
PEST FORMULATION MOA OF ROW PER ACRE Days) REMARKS AND PRECAUTIONS
Soil Insect Mid-season: AT-PLANTING TREATMENT Western corn rootworm can be a problem in non-rotated corn in
Western corn rootworm northern and central Georgia. Hybrids with Bt-rootworm traits are
chlorethoxyfos + bifenthrin 11B + 3A Varies 48 H/
available and are effective against mid-season rootworms but are
Smart Choice 5G Smartbox 3-3.5 oz/1000 ft of row –
NOT effective against other soil insects. Bt-rootworm traits have a
20% refuge requirement.
chlorpyrifos 1B Varies 12 H/
Lorsban 15G 8 oz/1000 ft 35 D At-Planting Treatments: Apply at-planting in a 6-7” band or
T-band (if label permits) over the open seed furrow in front of the
clothianidin 4A – 12 H/ planter press wheel. Counter and Force can be applied in-furrow.
Poncho 1250 1.25 mg (ai)/seed – For no-till where no incorporation is obtained with the press wheel,
use Lorsban, or Counter in-furrow at indicated rates.
tefluthrin 3A Varies 12 H/
Force 3G 4-5 oz /1000 ft of row – NOTE: Rates are for 30-40” row. See label for rates for specific
Force CS 0.46-0.57 fl oz/1000 ft row spacing. Most products cannot be used at the listed rate in
row less than 30 inch rows without exceeding the maximum labeled
amount/A. See label for narrow rows.
terbufos 1B Varies 48 H/
Counter 20G 4.5-6 oz/1000 ft 30 D NOTE: Poncho 1250 is available as a commercially applied seed
treatment. Provides suppression only of western corn rootworms.

NOTE: Counter may interact with ALS herbicides like Accent

and Beacon to cause plant injury. See corn weed control section
of this handbook and product labels for herbicide interactions and
precautions.

Soil Insects: SEED TREATMENTS/AT-PLANTING TREATMENT Beetles feed on seedling plants at or below soil line causing dead
Billbug, Sugarcane or dead-hearted plants. Generally problems are worse in reduced
bifenthrin 3A 0.04-0.08 lb ai 12 H/
beetle tillage, when a winter cover crop is used. Billbugs are often
Capture LFR 3.4-6.8 fl oz –
associated with nutgrass infestation and sugarcane beetle is often
4A 12 H/ associated with bahiagrass infestation.
clothianidin
Poncho 500 0.50 mg (ai)/seed – –
At-Planting treatments: Apply Counter as a T-band application.
Poncho 1250 1.25 mg (ai)/seed –
See label –
Apply Capture LFR in-furrow or in a 5-7” open furrow T band
NipsIt Inside for sugarcane beetle control. Poncho 1250 and Cruiser 1250 are
terbufos 1B Varies 48 H/ available only as a commercial seed treatment. Poncho 500 may
Counter 20G 4.5-6 oz/1000 ft 30 D also provide suppression of billbug. Poncho 250 also provides fair-
good control of sugarcane beetle.
thiamethoxam 4A – 12 H/
Cruiser 1250 1.25 mg (ai)/seed 45 D NOTE: Counter may interact with ALS herbicides like Accent
and Beacon to cause plant injury. See corn weed control section
gamma cyhalothrin 3A 24 H/ of this handbook and product labels for herbicide interactions and
Declare 1.25 1.54 fl oz 0.015 21 D precautions.
Proaxis 0.5 3.84 fl oz 0.015
Post-emergence control: Stand loss of 10% justifies control.
lambda cyhalothrin 3A 24 H/ Direct liquid sprays at base of plant using at least 25 gal/A of spray.
Warrior II Zeon 2.08 1.92 fl oz 0.03 21 D Generally rescue treatments for sugarcane beetle are not effective.
Silencer, Lambda T, 3.84 fl oz 0.03
others 1CS

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PEST FORMULATION MOA OF ROW PER ACRE (Hours or Days) REMARKS AND PRECAUTIONS
Soil Insects: PREPLANT/SEED TREATMENTS/AT-PLANTING Lesser cornstalk borer larvae tunnel into the seedling plant
Lesser cornstalk borer below the soil line causing dead or dead-hearted plants Larvae
chlorpyrifos 1B Varies 24 H/ spin silken tubes at plant base. Hot, dry conditions, clean
Lorsban 15G 8 oz/1000 ft 21 D tillage, and late planting favor infestations. Difficult to control
after planting; at-planting treatments are most effective.
clothianidin 4A 12 H/
Poncho 500 0.5 mg (ai)/seed – – At-Planting: Apply Lorsban 15G as a T-band and incorporate
Poncho 1250 1.25 mg (ai)/seed – around seed.
NipsIt Inside See label –
Post-emergence: Direct spray at full rate in a band around
chlorpyrifos 1B 1 24 H/ base of plants and lightly incorporate. Apply before larvae
Lorsban, Nufos, other 4E, 2 pt 35 D enter plants. A rescue treatment once larvae tunnel into plants
Chlorpyrifos 4E is rarely effective.

gamma cyhalothrin 3A 24 H/ NOTE: Hybrids with Bt traits also may provide useful
Declare 1.25 1.54 fl oz 0.015 21 D control.
Proaxis 0.5 3.84 fl oz 0.015

lambda cyhalothrin 3A 24 H/
Warrior II Zeon 2.08 1.92 fl oz 0.03 21 D
Silencer, Lambda, others 1 3.84 fl oz 0.03

Chinch bug AT-PLANTING At-planting treatments: Low (250) rates of Poncho and
Cruiser seed treatments as applied at planting for soil insect
clothianidin 4A 12 H/
control may suppress chinch bugs for up to 25 days after
Poncho 250 0.25 mg (ai)/seed – –
planting. Poncho 500, 1250, and Cruiser 1250 may control
Poncho 500 0.5 mg (ai)/seed –
chinch bugs for several weeks after planting.
NipsIt Inside 5 See label –
terbufos 1B Varies 48 H/ Counter 20G for suppression of light to moderate infestations.
Counter 20G 4.5-6 oz/1000 ft 30 D Post-emergence treatments: Treat if bugs become numerous
and wilting leaves are noticed. Usually not important after
thiamethoxam 4A 12 H/ seedling stage. Chinch bug infestations are difficult to control.
Cruiser 250 0.25 mg (ai)/seed – 45 D Treatment after boot stage is rarely effective.
Cruiser 1250 1.25 mg (ai)/seed –

chlorpyrifos 1B 24 H/
Lorsban, Nufos, other 4E, 35 D
Chlorpyrifos 4EC 2 pt 1
Lorsban 75WG 1.33 lb 1

gamma cyhalothrin 3A 24 H/
Declare 1.25 1.54 fl oz 0.015 21 D
Proaxis 0.5 3.84 fl oz 0.015
lambda cyhalothrin 3A 24 H/
Warrior II Zeon 2.08 1.92 fl oz 0.03 21 D
Silencer, Lambda T, 3.84 fl oz 0.03
others 1CS

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PEST FORMULATION MOA OF ROW PER ACRE (Hours or Days) REMARKS AND PRECAUTIONS
Aphids bifenthrin 3A 0.05-0.10 24 H/ Aphids seldom require control on field corn in Georgia.
(foliar treatments) Brigade, Capture, Fanfare, 2.1-6.4 fl oz 30 D Natural enemies, mainly lady beetles, usually move in
Discipline, other brands 2EC and rapidly control aphid infestations. During silking and
dimethoate 1B 48 H/ tasseling, treat if aphids are so abundant they appear likely to
Dimethoate 2.67EC 0.5 pt 0.25 42 D interfere with pollination.
Dimethoate 4E, 400 2-3 pt 0.5-0.75
esfenvalerate 3A 0.03-0.05 12 H/ NOTE: Poncho and Cruiser seed treatments as applied at
Asana XL, Adjourn 0.66EC 5.8-9.6 fl oz 21 D planting for soil insect control will control aphids on seedling
corn for up to 30 days after planting.
flupyradifurone 4D 0.091-0.137 fl oz 4H/
Sivanto Prime 7-10.5 fl oz 21 D
sufloxaflor 4C 0.023-0.047 24H/
Transform WG 0.75-1.5 oz 7D
Armyworms: alpha-cypermethrin 3A 0.012-0.025 12 H/ Reduced tillage and grassy weeds favor infestations.
True armyworm Fastac CS 0.83 1.8-3.8 fl oz 30 D Seedling plants, treat if 25% of plants show defoliation
Fall armyworm bifenthrin 3A 0.033-0.01 24 H/ including window-panning type defoliation and larvae are
Brigade, Capture, Fanfare, 2.1-6.4 fl oz 30 D present. Treat within 48 hours.
Discipline, other brands 2EC
Whorl stage plants, treat when 30% of the plants are infested.
beta-cyfluthrin 3A 0.022 12 H/
Use ground equipment and apply at least 20 gal of finished
Baythroid XL 1.0EC 2.8 fl oz 21 D
spray/A directed down into the whorls. Nozzles with large
chlorantraniliprole 28 0.047-0.09 4 H/ droplet size will aid in control.
Prevathon 0.43 14-20 fl oz 21 D
(Fall armyworm only) NOTE: Bt-corn, especially YieldGard-CB, generally is not
chlorpyrifos 1B 24 H/ effective against true armyworm. See seed dealer for refuge
Lorsban, Nufos, others 4E 1-2 pt 0.5-1 35 D requirements of Bt corn hybrids.
Chlorpyrifos 4EC 2 pt 1
Lorsban 75WG 1.33 lb 1
deltamethrin 3A 0.009 12 H/
Delta Gold 1.5EC 0.8 fl oz 21 D
esfenvalerate 3A 0.05 12 H/
Asana XL, Adjourn 0.6 6EC 9.6 fl oz 21 D
(True armyworm only)
gamma cyhalothrin 3A 24 H/
Declare 1.25 1.54 fl oz 0.015 21 D
Proaxis 0.5 3.84 fl oz 0.015
lambda cyhalothrin 3A 24 H/
Warrior II Zeon 2.08 1.92 fl oz 0.03 21 D
Silencer, Lambda T, others 1CS 3.84 fl oz 0.03
methomyl 1A 48 H/
Lannate, Annihilate, other 0.75-1.5 pt 0.225-0.45 21 D
brands 2.4LV
methoxyfenozide 18 0.06-0.25 24 H/
Intrepid 2F 4-16 fl oz 30 D
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Armyworms: spinetoram 5 0.234-0.0469 4 H/
True armyworm Radiant 1SC 3-6 fl oz 28 D
Fall armyworm spinosad 5 0.038-0.075 4 H/
(continued) Blackhawk (36%) 1.67-3.3 oz 28 D
zeta-cypermethrin 3A 0.025 12 H/
Mustang Maxx, Respect 4 fl oz 30 D
Corn earworms, chlorantraniliprole 28 4 H/ Corn earworm and fall armyworm in ears are difficult to
Fall armyworms Prevathon 0.43 14-20 fl oz 0.047-0.09 21 D control. Usually not economical to keep these insects out of
(In ears) methoxyfenozide + spinetoram 5 + 18 24 H/ the ears using insecticides. Apply Prevathon when eggs are
Intrepid Edge 8-12 fl oz 28 D being laid on silks and before larvae move into the ear. Bt-
trait in Genuity, Trecepta, Agrisure Viptera, and Optimum
Bt-trait corn 11A Insecticide produced in plant
Leptra will reduce infestation and ear/kernel damage by corn
Genuity Trecepta
earworm and fall armyworm. Other single Bt traits are not
Agrisure Viptera
effective in preventing ear damage.
Optimum Leptra
Cutworms alpha-cypermethrin 3A 0.012-0.025 12 H/ Several species including black, dingy and variegated
Fastac CS, other brands 0.83 1.8-3.8 fl oz 30 D cutworms. Reduced tillage conditions, plant residue, winter
beta-cyfluthrin 3A 0.013 12 H/ cover crops, and winter grassy weeds favor infestation.
Baythroid XL 1EC 1.6 fl oz 21 D
Pre-plant broadcast application within 2 weeks of planting
bifenthrin 3A PPI & PRE: 0.033-0.10 24 H/
may provide helpful control of large cutworms. Use
Bifenthrin, Capture, Discipline, 3-4 fl oz/A (0.047-0.062 lb AI) 30 D
intermediate to highest rate listed. Most products can be tank
Fanfare, other brands 2EC POST: 2.1-6.4 fl. oz/A (0.033-0.10)
mixed with a pre-plant herbicide.
chlorpyrifos 1B 24 H/
Lorsban, Nufos, other 4E 1-2 pt 0.5-1 35 D At planting apply insecticide as a band or T-band over the
Chlorpyrifos 4EC 2 pt 1 row. Check label for specific banding directions.
Lorsban 75WG 1.33 lb 1
cyfluthrin 3A 0.025 12 H/ NOTE: Poncho 1250 as applied at planting for soil insect
Tombstone 2 1.6 fl oz 21 D control also will reduce cutworm damage.
deltamethrin 3A 0.009 12 H/
NOTE: Some Bt traits are effective at preventing cutworm
Delta Gold 1.5EC 0.8 fl oz 21 D
damage.
esfenvalerate 3A 0.05 12 H/
Asana XL, Adjourn 0.66EC 9.6 fl oz 21 D
gamma cyhalothrin 3A 24 H/
Declare 1.25 1.54 fl oz 0.015 21 D
Proaxis 0.5 3.84 fl oz 0.015
lambda cyhalothrin 3A 24 H/
Warrior II Zeon 2.08 1.28-1.6 fl oz 0.02-0.025 21 D
Silencer, Lambda T, 1.92-3.2 fl oz 0.02-0.025
others 1CS
permethrin 3A 0.1-0.15 12 H/
others 3.2EC 4-6 fl oz 30 D
zeta-cypermethrin 3A 2.8-4 fl oz/A 0.014-0.025 12 H/
Mustang Maxx, Respect 0.8EC or 0.16 fl oz/1000 ft 7D

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PEST FORMULATION MOA OF ROW PER ACRE (Hours or Days) REMARKS AND PRECAUTIONS
European corn borer, bifenthrin 3A 0.033-0.10 24 H/ EUROPEAN CORN BORER: Insecticides must be applied
Southwestern corn Bifenthrin, Capture, Fanfare, 2.1-6.4 fl oz 30 D before larvae bore into stalks. Whorl stage (1st generation),
borer Discipline, other brands 2EC treat if numerous egg masses are found in the field (treat
Bt-trait corn 11A Insecticide produced in plant just as eggs hatch) or when 50% of the plants have leaf
feeding and live, small larvae are found. Tasseling stage (2nd
chlorantraniliprole 4 H/ generation), treat when the corn is in the early-tasseling stage
Prevathon 0.43 14-20 fl oz 0.047-0.09 21 D and moths are active in the field.
chlorpyrifos 1B 24 H/ SOUTHWESTERN CORN BORER: Currently restricted
Lorsban, Nufos, other 4E 1-2 pt 0.5-1 35 D to northwestern Georgia. Infestations usually worse in late-
Chlorpyrifos 4EC 2 pt 1 planted fields. Comments on European corn borer also apply
Lorsban 75WG 1.33 lb 1 to southwestern corn borer.
gamma cyhalothrin 3A 24 H/
Declare 1.25 1.28-1.54 fl oz 0.0125-0.015 21 D NOTE: All Bt-corn products currently on the market are
Proaxis 0.5 3.20-3.84 fl oz 0.0125-0.015 very effective against both borer species. See seed dealer for
lambda cyhalothrin 3A 24 H/ refuge requirements of Bt corn hybrids.
Warrior II Zeon 2.08, Silencer, 1.6-1.92 fl oz 0.025-0.003 21 D
Lambda T, others 1CS 3.2-3.84 fl oz 0.025-0.003 NOTE: Blackhawk/Tracer is most effective against small
larvae.
methoxyfenozide 18 0.06-0.25 24 H/
Intrepid 2F 4-16 fl oz 30 D
methoxyfenozide + spinetoram 5 + 18 24 H/
Intrepid Edge 4-12 fl oz 28 D
spinosad 5 0.038-0.075 4 H/
Blackhawk (36%) 1.67-3.3 oz 28 D
Grasshoppers alpha-cypermethrin 3A 0.017-0.025 12 H/ Generally, a problem in reduced tillage and along field
Fastac CS, other brands 0.83 2.7-3.8 fl oz 30 D margin. Products listed are most effective against small to
beta-cyfluthrin 3A 0.0165-0.022 12 H/ medium sized nymphs. Adults are highly mobile and may
Baythroid XL 1EC 2.1-2.8 fl oz 21 D re-infest soon after treatment.

bifenthrin 3A 0.033-0.10 24 H/
Bifenthrin, Capture, Discipline, 2.1-6.4 fl. oz 30 D
Fanfare, other brands 2EC
chlorpyrifos 1B 24 H/
Lorsban, Nufos, other 4E 0.5-2 pt 0.25-1 35 D
Chlorpyrifos 4EC 0.5-2 pt 0.25-1
Lorsban 75WG 1.33 lb 1
cyfluthrin 3A 0.033-0.044 12 H/
Tombstone 2 2.1-2.8 fl oz 21 D
deltamethrin 3A 0.018 12 H/
Delta Gold 1.5EC 1.5 fl. oz 21 D
dimethoate 3A 0.5 48 H/
Dimethoate 400, 4EC 1 pt 28 D
esfenvalerate 3A 0.03-0.05 12 H/
Asana XL, Adjourn 0.66EC 5.8-9.6 fl oz 21 D

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Grasshoppers gamma cyhalothrin 3A 24 H/
Declare 1.25 1.02-1.54 fl 0.01-0.015 21 D
(continued)
Proaxis 0.5 3A3AG RG AW G 0.01-0.015
lambda cyhalothrin 3A 24 H/
Warrior II Zeon 2.08, Silencer, 1.28-1.92 fl. oz 0.02-0.03 21 D
Lambda T, others 1CS 2.56-3.84 fl oz 0.02-0.03
zeta-cypermethrin 3A 12 H/
Mustang Maxx, Respect 2.72-4 fl oz 0.017-0.025 7D
0.8EC
Beetle Adults: alpha-cypermethrin 3A 0.017-0.025 12 H/ LEAF FEEDING by CEREAL LEAF BEETLES, FLEA
Cereal Leaf beetles, Fastac CS 0.83 2.7-3.8 fl oz 30 D BEETLES, JAPANESE BEETLES: Leaf feeding on whorl
Flea beetles, stage plants usually in late spring. Cereal leaf beetles move out
Japanese beetle, beta-cyfluthrin 3A 0.0165-0.022 12 H/ of maturing small grain fields and infest nearby corn fields.
Corn rootworm Baythroid XL 1EC 2.1-2.8 fl oz 21 D Usually only border rows are damaged and may need control.
adults Treat if beetles become numerous and their feeding damage
bifenthrin 3A 0.033-0.10 24 H/
exceeds 25% leaf area loss.
Bifenthrin, Capture, Fanfare, 2.1-6.4 fl oz 30 D
Discipline, other brands 2EC
SILK FEEDING by JAPANESE BEETLE, CORN
carbaryl 1A 24 H/ ROOTWORM ADULTS: Feeding on silks by beetles during
Sevin, other brands 4.0 1-2 qt 1-2 48 D pollination. Treat if 2 or more Japanese beetles or 5 or more
rootworm beetles are present AND most silks are being clipped
cyfluthrin 3A 0.025-0.044 12 H/ to within an inch of the ear tip.
Tombstone 2 1.6-2.8 fl oz 21 D
gamma cyhalothrin 3A 24 H/ NOTE: During pollination, Sevin (carbaryl) has a bee caution.
1.02-1.54 fl oz 0.01-0.015 Notification of beekeepers in the area may be needed. See label
Declare 1.25 21 D
2.56-3.84 fl oz 0.01-0.015 for details.
Proaxis 0.5
lambda cyhalothrin 3A 24 H/
Warrior II Zeon 2.08 1.28-1.92 fl oz 0.02-0.03 21 D
Silencer, Lambda T, 2.56-3.84 fl oz 0.02 -0.03
others 1CS
permethrin 3A 0.1-0.15 12 H/
others 3.2EC 4-6 fl oz 21 D
zeta-cypermethrin 3A 0.017-0.025 12 H/
Mustang Maxx, Respect 2.72-4 fl oz 7D
0.8EC

Spider Mites bifenthrin 3A 0.08-0.10 24 H/ MITES: Treat if infestations become widespread, leaf
Bifenthrin, Capture, Fanfare, 5.12-6.4 fl oz 30 D discoloration is evident, and 1-2 lower leaves are dying.
Discipline, other brands 2EC Bifenthrin products: Use 6.4 fl oz rate alone OR use 5.1 fl oz
dimethoate 1B Tank mix dimethoate at 0.5 lb (AI)/A 48 H/ rate tank mixed with dimethoate at 0.5 lb (AI)/A.
Dimethoate 2.67EC with bifentrhin 42 D
Dimethoate 4E, 400
etoxazole 10B 0.045-0.135 12 H/
Zeal 72WSP 1-3 oz 21 D

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Spider Mites hexythiazox 10A 0.078-0.1875 12 H/ Apply at first sign of mites before population begins to
Onager 1 10-24 fl oz 30 D build.
(continued)

propargite 12C 1.125-1.6875 13 H/ Only apply to dry foliage. Do not tank mix; do not use an
Comite II 6 1.5-2.25 pt 30 D oil-based surfactant. See label for additional restrictions.

spiromesifen 23 13 H/ Use 8.5 fl oz rate for large infestations. A NIS adjuvant

Oberon 2SC 5.7-8.5 fl oz 0.087-0.13 30 D is beneficial.
Oberon 4SC, 2.85-8 fl oz 0.087-0.25

Stink bugs BROWN STINK BUGS SEEDLING STAGE: Treat if 5% of seedling plants have
bifenthrin 3A 0.10 12 H/ damage and stink bugs are present. Poncho 250, 500, and
Bifenthrin, Capture, Discipline, 6.4 fl oz 30 D 1250 will suppress stink bug damage to seedlings for a
Fanfare, others 2EC few weeks after planting.

bifentrhin + zeta cypermethrin 3A 12 H/ EAR STAGE: Corn is most sensitive to stink bug injury
Hero 10.3 fl oz bifenthrin 0.10 30 D during ear formation before silking. Treat if 25% (1/4) of
Speed 4.7 fl oz bifenthrin 0.10 plants in the ear zone are infested with stink bugs.

GREEN/SOUTHERN GREEN STINK BUGS KERNEL FILL: During early kernel filling bugs feed
through the husk damaging individual kernels. Treat if
alpha-cypermethrin 3A 0.020-0.025 12 H/
50% (1/2) of ears are infested.
Fastac CS, other brands 0.83 3.2-3.8 fl oz 30 D
NOTE: Use pyrethroids (Baythroid, Capture, Delta
beta-cyfluthrin 3A 0.015-0.022 12 H/ Gold, Fastac CS, Mustang, Karate, Warrior, Declare,
Baythroid XL 1EC 2-2 8 fl oz 21 D Proaxis, Tombstone) if southern green stink bug is
present. These products are less effective against brown
stink bug.
bifenthrin 3A 0.05-0.10 24 H/
Bifenthrin, Capture, Discipline, 3.2-6.4 fl oz 30 D
NOTE: Bidrin as used on cotton is not registered for use
Fanfare, other brands 2EC
on corn.
cyfluthrin 3A 0.033-0.044 12 H/
Tombstone 2 2.1-2.8 fl oz 21 D

gamma cyhalothrin 3A 24 H/
Declare 1.25 1.28-1.54 fl oz 0.0125-0.015 21 D
Proaxis 0.5 3.20-3.84 fl oz 0.0125-0.015

lambda cyhalothrin 3A 24 H/
Warrior II Zeon 2.08, Silencer, 1.6-1.92 fl oz 0.025-0.03 21 D
Lambda T, others 1CS 3.2-3.84 fl oz 0.025-0.03

zeta-cypermethrin 3A 3.2-4 fl oz 0.02-0.025 12 H/

Mustang MAX, Respect 0.8EC 7D

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AMOUNT PER ACRE LB. ACTIVE

MATERIAL AND OR PER 1000 FT INGREDIENT REI/PHI
PEST FORMULATION MOA OF ROW PER ACRE (Hours or Days) REMARKS AND PRECAUTIONS
Thrips SEEDLING CONTROL Treat if field is heavily infested and new leaves show
excessive damage. Rarely causes yield loss on field corn.
clothianidin 4C 12 H/
Seed treatments provide suppression; low (250) rate usually
Poncho 500 0.50 mg (ai)/seed – –
not effective.
Poncho 1250 1.25 mg (ai)/seed –
NipsIt Inside 5 See label –
NOTE: Blackhawk/Tracer 4SC as applied for fall
thiamethoxam 4C – 12 H/ armyworm may provide helpful control.
Cruiser Extreme 1250 1.25 mg (ai)/seed
45 D

FOLIAR TREATMENT
chlorpyrifos 1B 0.5-1 24 H/
Lorsban, Chlorfos, 1-2 pt 35 D
Chlorpyrifos 4E

Premixed or Co-Packed Insecticides: Products listed are available as premixes or co-packages of two insecticide active ingredients.
User should check mixture labels for active ingredient, specific use rates, target pests, and precautions.

BRAND NAME (ACTIVE INGREDIENTS) RANGE OF FORMULATION RATES

Besiege (lambda-cyhalothrin, clorantraniliprole) 5-10 fl oz/A

Cobalt Advanced (chlorpyrifos, gamma-cyhalothrin) 6-38 fl oz/A

Consero (spinosad, gamma-cyhalothrin) 2-3 fl oz/A

Hero (zeta-cypermithrin, bifenthrin) 2.6-10.3 fl oz/A

Steed (zeta-cypermithrin, bifenthrin) 2.5-4.7 fl oz/A

Intrpid Edge (methoxyfenozide, spinetoram) 4-12 fl oz/A

Stallion (chlorpyrifos, zeta-cypermethrin) 3.75-11.75 fl oz/A

Bt-TRAITS FOR CORN: Most corn hybrids now contain one or more Bt traits. Some traits target caterpillar pests including corn borers, cutworms, fall armyworm, and corn earworm in the
whorl, and corn earworm and fall armyworm in the ears. Hybrids with two or three stacked traits for caterpillar control will be available for the 2011 season. Hybrids also may contain one or
more Bt traits for control of western corn rootworms that attack roots during mid-season. Bt-rootworm traits are effective against mid-season rootworms but are NOT effective on seedlings
against southern corn rootworm or other soil insects such as wireworms and white grubs. Depending on specific traits, refuge requirements for hybrids with Bt traits are either 20% or 50% of the
corn acreage on a farm. Check with seed supplier for a complete list of resistant management restrictions. A table listing various combinations of Bt traits and relative efficacy against pests in
Georgia is in the Insect Control section of the current Georgia Corn Production Handbook and on the Georgia Grain web page.

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 INSECTICIDE USE RESTRICTIONS FOR FIELD CORN
David Buntin, Research/Extension Entomologist

DAYS TO MAXIMUM
GRAZING RESTRICTED AMOUNT
DAYS TO OR ENTRY ALLOWED
GRAIN SILAGE INTERVAL PER ACRE PER
INSECTICIDE BRAND NAME HARVEST HARVEST (REI, HOURS) CROP REMARKS
alpha-cypermethrin Fastac CS 30 60 12 11.4 fl oz
bifenthrin Brigade, Capture, 30 30 24 19.2 fl oz Use of bifenthrin is prohibited in all coastal counties.
Bifenthrin, Discipline,
Fanfare 2E
beta cyfluthrin Baythroid XL 1EC 21 0 12 11.2 fl oz Only 1 application from early dent to 21 days before harvest.
(4 applications)
carbaryl Sevin, Carbaryl 4 48 14 2 8 qt Bee caution. Beekeeper notification may be needed. See label for
4 details.
chlorantraniliprole Coragen 1.67SC 14 14 4 15.4 fl oz Do not apply fewer than 7 days apart.
Prevathon 0.43 1 (grazing)
chlorpyrifos Lorsban 15G 35 14 12 13.5 lb
chlorpyrifos Lorsban 4E, others 35 14 24 15 pt
chlorethoxyfos + bifenthrin Smart Choice 5G at-planting – 48 1 application/year In-furrow only. Do not apply as a surface band application. Registration
only in Georgia expected by 2013.
clothianidin Poncho 600 sold Commercially applied. See label for plant back restrictions.
as Poncho 250 and Not Listed Not Listed 0 seed treatment
Poncho 1250
cyfluthrin Tombstone 1 21 0 12 11.2 fl oz Only 1 application from early dent to 21 days before harvest.
deltamethrin Delta Gold 1.5EC 21 12 12 8.1 fl oz Do not apply fewer than 21 days apart.
21 (fodder) (5 applications)
dimethoate Dimethoate 42 14 48 3 applications Do not apply during pollen shed.
esfenvalerate Asana XL, Adjourn 21 Not Listed 12 48 fl oz Do not apply more than 0.25 lb (ai) per acre per season.
gamma cyhalothrin Declare 1.25, 21 21 24 0.48 pt See label for additional restrictions.
Proaxis 0.5 0.96 pt
hexythiazox Onager 30 20 12 1 application 15-20 GPA by ground or 5 GPA by air; see label.
lambda cyhalothrin Warrior II Zeon 2.08, 21 21 24 0.96 pt See label for restrictions.
Silencer, other brands 1 0.48 pt
methozyfenozide Intrepid 2F 21 21 4 64 fl oz
spiromesifen Oberon 4SC 30 5 12 See label
permethrin (foliar) Permethrin 30 0 12 24 fl oz
methomyl Lannate 2.4LV, 90SP 21 3 48 2.25 lb ai
phorate Phorate, Thimet 20G 301 30 48 1 application; Do not apply in-furrow or after cultivation.
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GRAZING RESTRICTED AMOUNT
DAYS TO OR ENTRY ALLOWED
GRAIN SILAGE INTERVAL PER ACRE PER
INSECTICIDE BRAND NAME HARVEST HARVEST (REI, HOURS) CROP REMARKS
propargite Comite II 30 30 7 days 1 application Only apply to dry foliage, DO NOT tank mix, do not use an oil-based
surfactant. Use minimum of 20 GPA by ground and 5 GPA for aerial
applications.
spinosad Tracer 4SC 28 7 4 6 fl oz Most effective against small larvae.
Blackhawk 36% 8.3 oz
spiromesifen Oberon 2SC 30 5 12 17 fl oz and Use at least 10 GPA by ground and 5 GPA by air.
2 applications
terbufos Counter 20G 30 1 30 1 48 6.5 lb Make only 1 application.
tefluthrin Force 3G Not Listed Not Listed 0 1 application Granules must be incorporated into soil.
thiamethoxam Cruiser 5FS Not Listed – 12 Seed treatment Commercially applied; see label for plant back restrictions. Some
formulations may contain fungicides.
zeta-cypermethrin Mustang Maxx, Respect 7 7 12 16 fl oz
1
Not listed for at-planting application.

CORN NEMATODE CONTROL

Bob Kemerait, Extension Plant Pathologist

CHEM ICAL Rate/A REMARKS AND PRECAUTIONS

AVICTA Duo Corn AVICTA Duo Corn is a combination of abamectin and thiamethoxam.
(seed treatment)
BIOST Nematicide 100 6-8 fl oz/100 BIOST Nematicide 100 is a seed treatment. BIOST Nematicide 100 is derived from the bacterium, Burkholderia rinojensis. The active ingredient is ‘Heat
cwt Killed’ Burkholderia rinojensis.
Counter 15G 7 lb *Apply in furrow as row treatment. DO NOT exceed 8.7 lb/A regardless of row spacing. ALS-inhibiting herbicides should not be used if Counter 15G has
been applied to the corn at planting.
REI is 48 hours. REI increases to 72 hours in areas where average rainfall is less than 2” a year. Do not graze or cut for forage within 30 days of
treatment.
Counter 20G 5.25 lb Apply in-furrow as row treatment. DO NOT exceed 6.5 lb/A regardless of row spacing. ALS-inhibiting herbicides should not be used if Counter 20G has
been applied to the corn at planting.
REI is 48 hours. REI increases to 72 hours in areas where average rainfall is less than 2” a year. Do not graze or cut for forage within 30 days of
treatment.
PONCHO VOTiVO PONCHO VOTiVO is a systemic insecticide and biological seed treatment for use on corn to control insect pests and plant pathogenic nematodes listed on
(seed treatment) the label to include lance, root-knot, stubby-root, stunt, and sting nematodes.
Telone II 3 gal Apply Telone II at least 7 days prior to planting by injecting 12” below the soil surface.
REI is 5 days post application.

*NOTE: Granules should be incorporated for best results.

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 FIELD CORN DISEASE CONTROL
Bob Kemerait, Extension Plant Pathologist
REI/PHI
PEST FUNGICIDE MOA AMOUNT PER ACRE (Hours or Days) REMARKS AND PRECAUTIONS
Southern Corn Leaf NOTE: Growers do not need to apply fungicides to control common rust as this disease causes little damage. However, southern rust, especially in severe years, can cause heavy
Blight, Northern Corn yield losses. For best results, fungicide applications should be initiated before disease enters the field or as soon as southern rust is detected after careful scouting. Use of
Leaf Blight, Common fungicides to manage southern corn leaf blight is rarely needed in recent years. However, 2008 and 2009 were severe years for northern corn leaf blight. With the emergence
Rust and Southern of northern corn leaf blight as an important disease of corn in Georgia beginning in 2008, growers should recognize that fungicides can be an effective tool to minimize losses
Rust associated with this disease. 2018 was a severe year for southern corn leaf blight. For best results, fungicide applications for management of northern corn leaf blight and southern
corn leaf blight may need to be made as early as the V8-V10 growth stages. When varieties which are very susceptible to these diseases are planted, fungicides may not always
adequately protect the corn crop.
azoxystrobin 11 6-15.5 fl oz – Do not apply AzoxyStar within 7 days of harvest.
AzoxyStar 7D Maximum rate is 123 fl oz/A/season.
azoxystrobin 11 9.2-15.4 fl oz 4 H/ Do not apply Quadris within 7 days of harvest.
Quadris – Maximum rate is 123 fl oz/A/season.
azoxystrobin + propiconazole 11 + 3 7-14 fl oz/A 12 H/ Do not apply Quilt within 30 days of harvest.
Quilt – Maximum rate is 56 fl oz/A/season.
azoxystrobin + propiconazole 10.5-14 fl oz Do not apply Quilt Xcel within 30 days of harvest.
Quilt Xcel Maximum rate is 56 fl oz/A/season.
azoxystrobin + propiconazole 10.5-14 fl oz Do not apply Cover XL within 30 days of harvest.
Cover XL
benzovindiflupyr (solatenol) + 7+3 13.7 fl oz 12 H/ Trivapro: Maximum total – 47 fl oz/year.
azoxystrobin + propiconazole + 11 7D
DO NOT ADD an adjuvant or crop oil after the V8 stage and prior to the VT stage.
Trivapro
flutriafol 3 5-7 fl oz 12 H/ Restricted Entry Interval (REI): The REI for detasselling field corn and popcorn grown
TopGuard 7D for seed is 5 days. The REI for all other activities is 12 hours. Pre-harvest Interval: Do
not apply within 7 days of harvest.
flutriafol + azoxystrobin 3 + 11 5-7 fl oz 12 H/ Restricted Entry Interval (REI): The REI for detasselling field corn and popcorn grown
TopGuard EQ 7D for seed is 5 days. The REI for all other activities is 12 hours, Pre-harvest Interval: Do
not apply within 7 days of harvest.
fluoxastrobin 11 2-5.7 fl oz 12 H/ Apply a maximum of 2 applications of Evito 480SC. Do not apply Evito after the R4
Evito 480 SC – (early dough) stage or within 30 days of harvest. Maximum rate is 22.8 fl oz/A/season.
fluoxastrobin + tebuconazole 11 + 3 4-9 fl oz 12 H/ Do not apply Evito after the R4 (early dough) stage or within 36 days of harvest.
Evito T 7D Maximum rate is 18 fl oz/A/season.
fluoxostrobin + tetraconazole 3 + 11 4.4-6.8 fl oz 12 H/ Maximum of one application allowed per season. Do not apply with an adjuvant
Zolera FX 30 D between the V8 and VT growth stages. Do not apply after R3 (brown silk) growth stage.
flutriafol + fluoxastrobin 3 + 11 4-6 fl oz 12 H/ Apply a maximum of two applications per season no later than growth stage R4 (early
Fortix – dough stage). Do not apply Fortix within 80 days of harvest or through chemigation.
Maximum rate is 12 fl oz/A/season.
flutriafol + fluoxastrobin 3 + 11 4-6 fl oz 12 H/ Do not use an adjuvant after the V8 stage and prior to the VT stage of corn. An adjuvant
Preemptor – may be used at any other growth stage. Restricted Entry Interval (REI) for detasselling
is 5 days. The REI for all other activities is 12 hours. Pre-Harvest Interval: Do not apply
Preemptor SC Fungicide within 30 days of harvest (grain, seed, forage, or stover)

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PEST FUNGICIDE MOA PER ACRE (Hours or Days) REMARKS AND PRECAUTIONS
Southern Corn Leaf picoxystrobin 11 3-4 fl oz 12 H/ There should be no more than 2 sequential applications of Aproach before shifting to a
Blight, Northern Aproach + – fungicide of a different mode of action. The 3-4 fl oz/A rate is for early season disease
Corn Leaf Blight, 6-12 fl oz suppression (V3-V7) while the 6-12 fl oz/A rate is typically applied between the VT and R3
Common Rust and growth stages. Do not apply Aproach within 7 days of grain harvest or 0 days before harvest
Southern Rust for foliage. Maximum rate is 36 fl oz/A/season.
(continued) picoxystrobin + cyproconazole 11 + 3 3.4 fl oz 12 H/ There should be no more than two sequential applications of Aproach Prima before shifting
Aproach Prima + – to a fungicide of a different mode of action. The 3.4 fl oz/A rate is for early season disease
3.4-6.8 fl oz suppression (V3-V7) while the 3.4-6.8 fl oz/A rate is typically applied between the VT and
R3 growth stages. Do not apply Aproach Prima within 30 days of grain harvest or 21 days
before harvest for foliage. Maximum rate is 6.8 fl oz/A/season.
propiconazole 3 2-4 fl oz 12 H/ Do not apply Tilt within 30 days of harvest. Maximum rate is 16 fl oz/A/season.
Tilt – For management of northern corn leaf blight and southern corn leaf blight, it is recommended
to not apply propiconazole alone.
pyraclostrobin 11 9-12 fl oz 12 H/ Do not apply Headline within 7 days of harvest.
Headline – Maximum rate is 72 fl oz/A/season.
pyraclostrobin + fluxapyroxad 7 + 11 4-8 fl oz 12 H/ Priaxor is a combination of fluxapyroxad and pryraclostrobin. Do not apply within 21 days of
Priaxor 21 D harvest to field corn and make no more than 2 applications per season.
Maximum rate is 16 fl oz/A/season.
pyraclostrobin + 11 + 3 7-10 fl oz 12H/ Do not apply more than 20 fl oz/A of Veltyma per year.
mefentrifluconazole 21D
Veltyma
pyraclostrobin + 11 + 3 8-15 fl oz Do not make more than 2 applications per year and do not apply more than 30 fl oz/year.
mefentrifluconazole + fluxapyroxad +7
Revytek
pyraclostrobin + metconazole 11 + 3 10 fl oz 12 H/ Maximum rate is 57.6 fl oz/A/season. Do not apply Headline AMP within 20 days of
Headline AMP – harvest for grain or within 7 days of harvest for forage/silage.

tebuconazole 3 4-6 fl oz 12 H/ Do not apply tebuconazole within 21 days of harvest for forage or within 36 days of harvest
3.6F Grain 36 D for grain. For management of northern corn leaf blight and southern corn leaf blight, it is
Forage/silage 21 D recommended to not apply tebuconazole alone.
tetraconazole 3 4-6 fl oz 12 H/ Do not apply more than 6 fl oz/A in order to reduce the potential for resistance. Do not make
Domark 230 ME 21 D more than one application of Domark per year. Do not apply Domark after corn growth stage
3 (milk). Do not use adjuvants in sprays made between V-8 and VT growth stage.
tetraconazole + azoxystrobin 3 + 11 10-17 fl oz 12 H/ Maximum rate is 17.06 fl oz/A/year. Limit of 2 applications per year. Early applications:
Affiance 7D V4-V8. Regular applications: V8-R3 (do not apply with adjuvants between V8 and VT). Do
not apply after R3 (brown silk). Can be applied in chemigation (0.1-0.25”). Do not harvest for
silage within 21 days of application.
tebuconazole + azoxystrobin 3 + 11 9-12.9 fl oz 12 H/ Apply in a protective spray schedule or when weather conditions favor disease. Apply on
Custodia 21 D a 7-14 day schedule. Do not use an adjuvant or crop oil after V* stage and prior to VT.
Maximum rate is 51.7 fl oz/A/season.
trifloxystrobin + propiconazole 11 + 3 10-12 fl oz 12 H/ Do not apply Stratego within 30 days of harvest.
Stratego – Maximum rate is 24 fl oz/A/season.
trifloxystrobin + prothioconazole 11 + 3 4-5 fl oz 12 H/ Stratego YLD should not be applied to field corn within 14 days of harvest.
Stratego YLD – Maximum rate is 10 fl oz/A/season.

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Eric P. Prostko, Extension Agronomist – Weed Science

BROADCAST RATE/ACRE

AMOUNT OF REI/PHI
HERBICIDE MOA FORMULATION LBS AI/A (Hours or Days) REMARKS AND PRECAUTIONS
PRE-EMERGENCE
acetochlor 15 1.125 12 H/ Can be applied PRE or POST (up to 30” tall corn). Provides residual control for more annual grasses,
Warrant 3ME 48 oz Grazing or except Texas panicum, and certain broad weeds. Under cool, wet weather conditions, stunting or crop injury
Forage 40 D expressed as malformed, knotted, twisted top growth may occur. Do not apply Warrant if these conditions
are forecast within 10 days of application. Warrant may be tank-mixed with atrazine or glyphosate or
Liberty. For the following soil types, do not apply Warrant within 50 feet of any well where the depth to
groundwater is 30 feet or less: sands < 3% OM; These restrictions do not apply for areas more than 50 feet
from a well or if groundwater is more than 30 feet below land surface. Warrant has no POST activity. Before
using Warrant PRE, check with seedsman about potential hybrid sensitivity.
metolachlor 15 1-1.33 24 H/ Can be applied PPI, PRE, or POST (up to 40” tall). With PPI/PRE applications, a formulation that
Stalwart C 16-21 oz Grazing or contains a crop safener is preferred. Controls (residual) most annual grasses (except Texas panicum) and
Parallel Forage 30 D certain broadleaf weeds. Fair to good control of yellow nutsedge. Under cool, wet weather conditions,
Me-Too- Lachlor-II stunting or crop injury expressed as malformed, knotted, twisted top growth may occur. Corn normally
outgrows early season injury. Metolachlor may be tank-mixed with atrazine, glyphosate, or Liberty.
Available in several premixes with atrazine (Bicep II Magnum, Cinch ATZ, Lexar, Lumax, Parallel Plus,
S-metolachlor 15 0.96-1.27 24 H/ Stalwart Xtra). In UGA field trials, the generic formulations of metolachlor (Parallel, Stalwart, Me-Too-
Dual Magnum 7.62E 16-21 oz Grazing or Lachlor) have not provided the same length of residual control of certain weeds as similar rates of Dual
Dual II Magnum 7.64E Forage 30 D Magnum formulations. When applied POST, a maximum rate of 2 pt/A can be used. The total amount of
Cinch 7.64E metolachlor that can be applied in a single season cannot exceed 3.33 pt/A on coarse soil types. Before
using Dual PPI or PRE, check with seedsman about potential hybrid sensitivity.
atrazine 5 12 H/ Can be applied PPI, PRE, or POST (12” tall). Good to excellent control of most annual broadleaf weeds.
Numerous trade names 4L 2.5-3 lb 2-2.4 Grazing 21 D Does not usually provide adequate control of Texas panicum or fall panicum. Atrazine will often fail to
80W 2.25-2.66 lb 2-2.4 Forage 60 D provide extended control of crabgrass and late season control of sicklepod and morningglories. Atrazine may
90DG 2-2.5 qt 2-2.5 be tank-mixed with Liberty, glyphosate, metolachlor, acetochlor, or pyroxasulfone. Do not use more than
2.5 lbs ai/A/year of atrazine. When using atrazine formulations other than 4L, use equivalent rates: 1 qt 4L
equals 1.25 lb 8 0W or 1.1 lb 90 DF.
pyroxasulfone 15 0.079-0.146 12 H/ Can be applied PRE, or early post-emergence (V4 stage). Provides residual control of certain annual grasses
Zidua 85WG 1.5-2.75 oz – and broadleaf weeds including Palmer amaranth. Can be tank-mixed with atrazine, glyphosate, and Liberty.
When applying Zidua PRE, use the low rate (1.5 oz/A) on coarse soils. No more than 2.75 oz/A can be
applied per year on coarse soils. Pre-slurry in water before mixing into larger spray tank. Before using
Zidua PRE, check with seedsman about potential corn hybrid sensitivity. In recent UGA research,
PRE applications of Zidua (pyroxasulfone) were more injurious than Dual or Warrant, thus POST
applications would be preferred.
pyroxasulfone + fluthiacet 15 0.082-0.098 12 H/ Can be applied PRE and/or early post-emergence (V4 stage). Provides residual control of certain
Anthem Maxx 4.3SE + 2.5-3.0 oz + Grain 70 D annual grasses and broadleaf weeds. Can be tank-mixed with atrazine, glyphosate, or Liberty. On coarse
14 0.002-0.003 Stover 70D textured soils, use the 2.5 oz/A rate. No more than 4.5 oz/A/year total can be applied on coarse soils. POST
Forage 30 D applications will cause leaf burn/speckling. Rotation restrictions for 3.25 oz/A or less: corn and soybean – 0
months; grain sorghum – 6 months; cotton – 2 months; peanut – 4 months; wheat – 1 month. Before using
Anthem Maxx, check with seedsman about potential hybrid sensitivity. Rain-free period is 1 hour. In
recent UGA research, PRE applications of Zidua (pyroxasulfone) were more injurious than Dual or
Warrant, thus POST applications would be preferred.

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HERBICIDE MOA FORMULATION LBS AI/A (Hours or Days) REMARKS AND PRECAUTIONS
CHEMIGATION
metolachlor 15 Refer to PRE section for rates 24 H/ May be applied by injection through center pivot irrigation systems. Use at normal rates
Stalwart C – recommended for conventional methods of application. Apply after planting but before crop
Parallel emergence. Requires proper system calibration and safety devices (check valves, cutoff
Me-Too-Lachlor-II switches, etc.) to provide effective weed control and prevent environmental contamination.
In some UGA field trials, the generic formulations of metolachlor (Parallel, Stalwart, Me-
S-metolachlor 15 Refer to PRE section for rates 24 H/ Too-Lachlor) have not provided the same length of residual control of certain weeds as
Dual Magnum – similar rates of Dual Magnum formulations.
Dual II Magnum
Cinch

pendimethalin 3 Refer to PRE section for rates

Prowl 3.3 EC

POST-EMERGENCE: OVER-THE-TOP
atrazine 5 1.5-2 12 H/ Refer to herbicide table and label for specific information. Use low rate for broadleaf weeds.
Numerous trade names 4L 48-64 oz Grazing 21 D Use high rate for mixed infestations of grasses and broadleaf weeds. Application with crop
80W 1.88-2.5 lb Forage 60 D oil or crop oil concentrate (1% v/v) will improve control. Can be applied up to 12” tall corn.
90DG 1.67-2.22 lb Poor control may result on sicklepod more than 2” tall and on grasses beyond the 2-leaf
stage. Do not apply with fluid fertilizer. If no atrazine was applied pre-emergence, apply no
more than 2 lb/ai/A. If a pre-emergence treatment was used,
do not exceed a total of 2.5 lb/ai/A/calendar year. Rain-free period is 2 hours.

pendimethalin 3 24 H/ Refer to herbicide table and label for specific product. Apply over-the-top after corn
Prowl/Pendimax 3.3EC + 29-38 oz 0.75-1 – emergence but when weeds are less than 1” tall. For control of seedling grasses apply when
Prowl H20 3.8 ACS 5 32 oz 0.95 no more than ½” tall. Consistency of control is contingent on timing of rainfall or irrigation
+ + after application. Do not use with fluid fertilizers after crop emergence. Pendimethalin
atrazine + or tank-mixtures including pendimethalin may cause crop injury expressed as restricted
Numerous trade names 4L 1.5-2 root growth and crop stunting. Potential for injury is greatest on sand or loamy sand soils
48-64 oz under cool, wet conditions. Plant corn at least 1.5” deep when using pendimethalin. Can be
applied up to 12” tall corn. Tank-mix with glyphosate (RR hybrids) or Liberty (LL hybrids).

bentazon 6 0.75-1 48 H/ Controls yellow nutsedge, cocklebur, bristly starbur, and certain other broadleaf weeds.
Basagran/Broadloom 4SC 24-32 oz Grazing 12 D Adjust rate according to weed size as noted on the label. A second application within 7-10
19-26 oz days will often be required for yellow nutsedge control. Add a crop oil concentrate at 1%
v/v. Rain-free period is 4 hours.

carfentrazone 14 0.008-0.016 12 H/ For the control of pigweed, annual morningglory species (except smallflower), and tropical
Aim 2EC 0.50-1 oz Leaf Collars 14 D spiderwort. Can be applied over the top of corn until the V8 stage of growth. Aim will cause
crop injury in the form of leaf speckling and necrosis but this injury will not affect yield.
Use in combination with a crop oil concentrate at 1% v/v (1 gal/100 gal). Aim can be tank-
mixed with glyphosate (RR corn hybrids only), 2,4-D, atrazine, and Accent. Refer to label
for a more complete list of approved tank-mixes.
Rain-free period is 6-8 hours.

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POST-EMERGENCE: OVER-THE-TOP (continued)
2,4-D amine 4 0.24-0.48 48 H/ Refer to herbicide table and label for specific product. May be applied over-the-top of the crop
Numerous trade names 8-16 oz 7D and weeds until corn is 5-8” tall. Use only as a directed spray after corn is 8” tall. Do not apply
3.8 lb/gal after tassels appear. No spray additive is required. Corn is most subject to injury if it is rapidly
growing and if soil moisture and temperature conditions are high or from over-the-top applications.
If soil moisture levels and temperatures are high, use no more than 0.25 lb/ai/A. To minimize drift
hazards where 2,4-D sensitive crops are present, use amine formulations and observe drift control
precautions noted on label.

pendimethalin 3 24 H/ CULTI-SPRAY TECHNIQUE (Post-emergence Incorporated)

Prowl/Pendimax 3.3EC 19-29 oz 0.5-0.75 – These treatments will provide residual control of annual grasses, including Texas panicum. They
Prowl H20 3.8 ACS 24 oz 0.71 will not control existing grasses. They should be used to augment other weed control tactics. When
using either of the treatments, the following steps must be followed:
trifluralin 1. The herbicides must be applied to weed-free soil.
Numerous trade names 16-24 oz 0.5-0.75
2. Corn brace roots must be protected by soil thrown to the base of the stalk with a sweep or rolling
4 lb/gal
cultivator prior to application.
3. The herbicides can be applied over-the-top or post-directed, depending on corn size.
4. A shallow, follow-up cultivation is required after application to minimize herbicide loss. Rainfall
or irrigation amounts of 0.5-1” can be used instead of mechanical cultivation.
5. Apply Pendimethalin when the corn is at least 4” tall until layby. Apply trifluralin when the corn
is in the 2 true leaf stage until it reaches 30” in height.

dicamba 4 0.25 24 H/ May be applied either over-the-top up to 8” corn then as a directed spray. Directed sprays are less
Banvel (4 lb/gal) 8 oz Grazing or likely to result in crop injury or drift hazards and will improve weed coverage in larger corn. Refer
Clarity 8 oz Forage – milk to label. Do not use crop or petroleum oils. DO NOT apply after corn is 36” tall or within 15 days of
Engenia 5SL 6.4 oz stage or later tassel emergence, whichever occurs first. Where dicamba-sensitive crops such as cotton, soybeans,
Fexapan + VG 2.9SL 11 oz tobacco, and vegetables are near treatment area, observe the following precautions to minimize drift
Sterling 8 oz hazards:
Vision, etc. 8 oz 1. Use coarse sprays and spray pressure of less than 20 psi.
Xtendimax + VG 2.9SL 11 oz
2. Apply only as a directed spray.
3. DO NOT apply if maximum daily temperature is expected to exceed 85° F.
4. DO NOT apply if winds exceed 5 mph and are blowing in the direction of the sensitive crop.

Rain-free period is 4 hours.

The newer formulations of dicamba require the use of nozzles/pressure that produce a specific
droplet size. Dicamba should not be applied during temperature inversions. Newer dicamba
formulations must be applied in 15 GPA and spray boom heights cannot exceed 24”. Refer to latest
product labels/websites for additional application requirements.
Also is very important to remember that dicamba field corn use rates are ½ of the rated used in
tolerant cotton/soybean varieties. Thus, weed control expectations should be lowered.

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dicamba + diflufenzopyr 4 0.125-0.25 24 H/ Will control many annual broadleaf weeds. Include a NIS at 0.25% v/v and AMS at 5-17 lbs/100 gal.
+ isoxadifen + 5-10 oz + Grain 72 D Can be applied from 4” tall corn (V2) to 36” tall corn (V10). Status can also be tank-mixed with Round
Status 56WDG 19 0.05-0.10 Forage 32 D Up or Liberty when used on RR or LL corn hybrids only. The normal use rate when tank-mixed with
0.175-0.350 these herbicides is 5 oz/A. Status should not be tank-mixed with Dual Magnum, Harness, Outlook,
Surpass, Lorsban, 2,4-D, or Stinger. Rotational crops can be planted 120 days after application with the
following exception: When Status is applied at 5 oz/A or less and field receives at least 1” of rainfall
or irrigation, the following crops can be planted 30 days after application: alfalfa, cereal grain crops,
cotton, grain sorghum, and soybeans. Field corn can be re-planted 7 days after application. Pre-slurry in
water before mixing into larger spray tank.
Rain-free period is 4 hours.

halosulfuron 2 0.032 12 H/ Controls many annual broadleaf weeds and nutsedge. Can be applied over-the-top from spike stage through
Profine 0.67 oz Forage 30 D layby stage of corn. Use higher rates for nutsedge control and larger weeds. Can be tank-mixed with Banvel,
Sandea 75 DF Accent, 2,4-D, Buctril, Beacon, and atrazine. The use of a non-ionic surfactant or crop oil is recommended.
May be applied in a split application but do not exceed 2.67 oz/A/year. Rotational restrictions include the
following: barley, oats, rye, wheat – 2 months; cotton – 4 months; peanuts – 6 months; soybeans – 9 months;
onions – 18 months. Refer to product label for additional crop rotation information. Pre-slurry in water before
mixing into larger spray tank. DO NOT use Sandea/Permit if an OP soil insecticide (i.e. Counter) was used
in-furrow.
Rain-free period is 4 hours.

nicosulfuron 2 0.031 4 H/ Controls many annual and perennial grasses, including johnsongrass. DO NOT apply to corn treated with
Accent 75G 0.67 oz Forage 30 D Counter insecticide due to severe crop injury or mortality. Can be applied over-the-top of corn up to 20” tall
Accent Q 54.5 WG 0.9 oz or before the V6 stage (whichever is more restrictive) and post-directed up to 36” tall. A nonionic surfactant
(includes crop safener) (0.25% v/v) or crop oil concentrate (1% v/v) is required. Do not apply Accent within 7 days to corn treated
with foliar-applied organophosphate insecticides or with herbicides containing bentazon or 2,4-D. DO NOT
apply organophosphate insecticides within 3 days after applying Accent. Refer to manufacturer’s label for
sprayer cleanup. DO NOT apply within 30 days of harvest. Accent Q formulation contains a crop safener
(isoxadifen). Rotational restrictions include the following: soybeans – 0.5 months; winter wheat, barley,
rye – 4 months; oats – 8 months; cotton, sorghum, peanuts, tobacco – 10 months. Pre-slurry in water before
mixing into larger spray tank.
Rain-free period is 4 hours.
nicosulfuron + rimsulfuron 2 0.024 + 0.012 4 H/ Can be applied over-the-top of corn up to 20” tall and exhibiting up to and including 6 leaf collars. When
+ crop safener 1.5 oz Forage 30 D tank- mixed with atrazine, can only be applied to corn that is 12” tall or less. Use in combination with a NIS
Steadfast Q 37.7WDG at 0.25% v/v or COC at 1% v/v + ammonium-nitrogen fertilizer (2 qt/A UAN or 2 lb/A AMS). Do not tank-
mix with Basagran, 2,4-D, Lorsban, parathion, and malathion. Do not use on corn that was previously
treated with Counter, Lorsban, and Thimet. Rotational Restrictions: field corn – 0 months; soybeans – 15
days; small grains – 4 months; cotton – 10 months; sorghum/peanut – 10 months (soil pH < 6.5). Steadfast Q
contains a crop safener (isoxadifen). Recent results from UGA research suggests that a 1X rate of Steadfast Q
applied to ALS-sensitive field corn hybrids (i.e. DKC62-08 and DKC64-69) can cause up to 4.7% yield losses
when applied under weed-free conditions. Pre-slurry in water before mixing into larger spray tank.
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mesotrione 27 0.094 12 H/ May be useful for the post-emergence control of escaped Palmer amaranth (pigweed) in situations where 2,4-
Callisto 4SC 3 oz Forage, Grain D use would be undesirable or glyphosate, ALS, or triazine-resistance is suspected. Callisto will also provide
or Stover 45 D residual control. Apply before Palmer amaranth exceeds 5” in height. Do not use if the corn has been treated
with a soil application of Counter or Lorsban. Corn may be treated up to 30” tall or the 8-leaf stage of
growth. Use in combination with a COC (1% v/v) and UAN (2.5% v/v) or AMS (8.5 lb/100 gal). Callisto can
be tank mixed with Accent, atrazine, Liberty, Lightning, Basagran, Buctril, Dual Magnum, Bicep II Magnum,
Steadfast, or Warrior. Crop injury is increased when tank-mixed with EC formulations of grass herbicides such
as Dual Magnum. Do not tank-mix with carbamate or organophosphate insecticides. Rotational restrictions: field
corn, grain sorghum – 0 months; small grains and sugarcane – 4 months; soybeans, cotton, peanuts, sunflowers,
canola, tobacco – 10 months; other crops – 18 months. Temporary bleaching may occur under extreme weather
conditions or when the crop is suffering from stress. Sold in various pre-mixes with atrazine + Dual Magnum
(Lexar, Lumax). Rain-free period is 1 hour. Callisto does not provide effective control of Texas panicum or
sicklepod. Callisto Xtra is a pre-mix formulation of Callisto (0.5 lb/gal) + atrazine (3.2 lb/gal). Callisto GT is a
pre-mix formulation of Callisto (0.38 lb ai/gal) + Touchdown (3.8 lb ai/gal).
tembotrione + crop safener 27 0.082 12 H/ May be useful for the post-emergence control of escaped Palmer amaranth (pigweed) in situations where
Laudis 3.5SC 3 oz Forage 45 D 2,4-D use would be undesirable, or glyphosate, ALS, or triazine-resistance is suspected. Apply post-
emergence to field corn from emergence to V8 stage of growth. Two applications can be made if needed
(14 days apart). Can be tank-mixed with the following herbicides: atrazine, Liberty, Define, glyphosate,
Accent, Option, Steadfast, Buctril. Use a methylated seed oil (MSO) at 1% v/v and nitrogen (1.5 qt/A
UAN or 1.5 lb/A AMS). Rain-free period is 1 hour. Crop rotation restrictions: small grains – 4 months;
soybeans – 8 months; cotton and sorghum – 10 months; peanut – 12 months. In some UGA field trials,
Laudis has not been as effective as Accent (nicosulfuron) in controlling Texas panicum. Laudis can be
used in fields previously treated with in-furrow applications of Counter.
topramezone 27 0.016 12 H/ May be most useful in areas where atrazine-resistant Palmer amaranth is a problem. Can be applied post-
Impact/Armezon 2.8SC 0.75 oz 45 D emergence until 45 days before harvest. Tank-mix with atrazine, glyphosate (RR corn), or Liberty (LL
corn). Use in combination with MSO or COC at 1% v/v and 1.25% v/v UAN or AMS (8.5-17 lb/100 gal
water). Rotation restrictions: wheat – 3 months; cotton, peanut, soybean, sorghum, sunflower – 9 months;
tobacco – 18 months. Impact can be used in fields previously treated with in-furrow applications of
Counter. Armezon Pro is a pre-mix of Armezon + Outlook (dimethenamid-p). Rain-free period is 1
hour.
topramezone + atrazine 27 0.016-0.021 12 H/ May be of use in fields where atrazine-resistant Palmer amaranth is a problem. Can be applied up until
Impact Z 4.26SC + 8-10.7 oz + 45 D corn is 12” tall. Can be tank-mixed with Liberty (LL corn) or glyphosate (RR corn) and/or additional
5 0.25-0.33 atrazine. Impact Z can be used in fields previously treated with in-furrow applications of Counter. Use
with a NIS @ 0.25% v/v (1 qt/100 gal). Crop rotation restrictions: cotton, peanut, sorghum, soybean,
wheat – 9 months. Rain-free period is 4 hours.
thiencarbazone + 2 0.013 + 0.0675 12 H/ Contains same active ingredient as Laudis. Apply post-emergence for the control of Palmer amaranth and
tembotrione + 3 oz/A 45 D certain annual grasses such as crabgrass and Texas panicum. Capreno can be applied over-the-top from
+ crop safener 27 V1-V6 stage of growth and post-directed from V6-V7 stage of growth. Can be tank-mixed with atrazine,
Capreno 3.45SC glyphosate (RR corn), or Liberty (LL corn). Use in combination with a COC at 1% v/v and 1.5 qt/A UAN
or 1.5 lb/A AMS. Do not use on field corn treated with OP soil insecticides. Recent results from UGA
research suggests that a 1X rate of Capreno applied to ALS-sensitive field corn hybrids (i.e. DKC62-08
and DKC64-69) can cause up to 4.7% yield losses when applied under weed-free conditions. Crop rotation
restrictions: wheat – 4 months; cotton, soybean, sorghum – 10 months; peanut – 11 months; tobacco – 12
months, canola – 18 months. Rain-free period is 1 hour. Capreno contains a crop safener (isoxadifen).

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nicosulfuron + mesotrione 2 0.031-0.036 12 H/ Before using Revulin Q, check with seed supplier for corn hybrid tolerance information. Can be applied post-
+ crop safener + + Grain 70 D emergence in field corn that is < 20” tall or up to and including the V5 stage of growth. Can be applied post-
Revulin Q 51.2DG 27 3.4-4 oz 0.078-0.092 Forage 45 D directed to corn that is 20-30” tall or in the V6-V7 stage. Use in combination with a COC at 1% v/v. Can tank-
mix with glyphosate (RR corn), Liberty (LL corn), or atrazine. Crop rotation restrictions: winter cereals – 4
months; cotton, sorghum, soybeans – 10 months; peanut, tobacco – 18 months. DO NOT use Revulin Q if an
OP soil insecticide (i.e. Counter) was used in-furrow. Revulin Q contains a crop safener (isoxadifen). Rain-
free period is 4 hours. Revulin Q is very useful in fields with a known history of glyphosate and/or atrazine
resistant Palmer amaranth. Revulin Q may cause temporary crop bleaching.

S-metolachlor + atrazine + 5 24 H/ Apply early postemergence in combination with glyphosate (RR hybrids) or Liberty (LL hybrids) for the
mesotrione + bicyclopyrone + 0.80 + 0.375 Grain 60 D improved control of both broadleaf and grass weeds. Can be applied up to 12” tall corn. No adjuvants are
Acuron 3.44ZC 15 48 oz/A + 0.09 + Forage 45 D required when using a “loaded” formulation of glyphosate. NIS can be used with “unloaded” glyphosate
+ 0.02 formulations. AMS is the only adjuvant that can be added when used in combination with Liberty. Do not use
27 Acuron if Counter has been applied in-furrow.
Crop rotation restrictions are as follows: field corn, sweet corn = 0 months; small grains = 4 months; cotton,
peanut, soybean, sorghum = 10 months.
Rain-Free period = none listed on label. Would suggest at least 1 hour or more.

POST-EMERGENCE-HERBICIDE TOLERANT HYBRIDS – PLEASE NOTE: Herbicide selection should not be the dominant factor in determining varietal selection.
Consult your local Extension personnel or seed dealer when choosing a hybrid(s) that is best adapted for your area and farming operation.
glufosinate 10 0.402-0.585 12 H/ USE ONLY ON “LIBERTY-LINK” CORN HYBRIDS. APPLICATIONS OF LIBERTY TO NON-
Liberty 280 2.34SL 22-32 oz Grain 70 D TOLERANT HYBRIDS WILL RESULT IN SEVERE CROP INJURY AND/OR CROP DEATH. Can
Interline 2.34SL Forage 60 D be applied post-emergence from crop emergence until the V6 stage of growth. For corn 24”-36” tall, only
Kong 2.34SL apply Liberty with drop nozzles and avoid spraying directly into the whorl or leaf axils. Broad-spectrum
material with limited systemic activity. Possesses no soil residual activity. Effective on a number of grassy
weeds including Texas panicum and several broadleaf species including sicklepod and morningglories.
Thorough coverage is essential—use with at least 15-20 gallons water/A. Should be tank-mixed with atrazine
for broader spectrum and more consistent control. No major rotation restrictions exist with Liberty. Liberty
is weak on arrowleaf sida. Do not apply more than 2 applications of Liberty (≥ 7 day interval). Do not
apply more than 64 oz/A of Liberty on corn per growing season. Applications of Liberty should be made
between dawn and 2 hours before sunset for optimum weed control and with pressure/nozzles that
produce medium to coarse droplets. Rain-free period is 4 hours. Generic formulations of glufosinate are
also available including Kong and Interline. Generic formulations of glufosinate should be used with caution
because limited data has been collected by UGA.

glyphosate + S-metolachlor 15 0.56-0.70 24 H/ FOR USE ONLY ON ROUNDUP READY CORN HYBRIDS. APPLICATIONS OF GLYPHOSATE
Sequence 32-40 oz + Grain 50 D TO NON-TOLERANT HYBRIDS WILL RESULT IN SEVERE CROP INJURY. Can be applied from
5.25 lb/gal 0.75-0.94 Forage 30 D corn emergence until corn plants reach 30” in height. Do not exceed 2.5 pts/A in a single application or 5 pts
total/A/year. Very effective for the control of tropical spiderwort if applied before the weed exceeds 1”. Can be
tank-mixed with atrazine for improved broadleaf weed control.

glyphosate + S-metolachlor 15 + 5 0.63-0.94 24 H/ FOR USE ONLY ON ROUNDUP READY CORN HYBRIDS. APPLICATIONS OF GLYPHOSATE TO
+ atrazine + 1.09-1.63 Forage 30 D NON-TOLERANT HYBRIDS WILL RESULT IN SEVERE CROP INJURY AND/OR CROP DEATH.
Expert 80-120 oz Expert can be applied over-the-top of RR corn up until a maximum corn height of 12”.
+ 1.34-2
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POST-EMERGENCE-HERBICIDE TOLERANT HYBRIDS – PLEASE NOTE: Herbicide selection should not be the dominant factor in determining varietal selection. Consult your local
Extension personnel or seed dealer when choosing a hybrid(s) that is best adapted for your area and farming operation.
glyphosate + S-metolachlor 9 0.941-1.568 24 H/ FOR USE ONLY ON ROUNDUP READY CORN HYBRIDS. Can be applied from corn emergence up
+ mesotrione + + Forage, Grain until 30” or 8 leaf stage of growth. Atrazine can be tank-mixed with Halex if desired. Add a NIS at 0.25%
Halex GT 15 58-64 oz 0.941-1.568 or Stover 45 D v/v + AMS at 8.5-17 lb/100 gallons of water. Do not use Halex GT if OP insecticides have been used at
4.389 lb/gal + + planting. Rotation restrictions: corn – 0 months; grain sorghum (Concep treated) – 0 months; barley, oats,
27 0.094-0.105 wheat, rye – 4 months; cotton, peanuts, soybeans, sunflowers, tobacco – 10 months; canola – 12 months.
Halex GT may cause temporary crop bleaching and buggy-whipping. Check with seedsman for potential
corn hybrid tolerance issues. Rain-free period is 1 hour. Mixing sequence/order is critical with Halex
GT in order to prevent problems. Consider the following mixing order: 1) fill tank 1/3 to 1/2 with clean
water and start agitation; 2) add AMS if needed; 3) add NIS; 4) Add atrazine if needed: 5) add Halex GT; 6)
add other EC products if needed but EC formulations will increase crop injury; 7) fill tank with remaining
amount of clean water. To minimize injury potential from Halex GT avoid applications during cool/wet
periods (< 50 F).

glyphosate 9 4 H/ FOR USE ONLY ON ROUNDUP READY CORN HYBRIDS. APPLICATIONS OF GLYPHOSATE
Numerous trade names 0.75 ae Grain 50 D TO NON-TOLERANT HYBRIDS WILL RESULT IN SEVERE
3 lb ae/gal 32 oz Forage 50 D CROP INJURY AND/OR CROP DEATH.
3.73 lb ae/gal 26 oz
Can be tank-mixed with atrazine, Dual, Harness, Harness Xtra, Micro-Tech, Bullet, Partner, or Permit
4 lb ae/gal 24 oz
herbicides. Various formulations of glyphosate are available. Not all formulations of glyphosate are labeled
4.17 lb ae/gal 23 oz
for use on RR corn hybrids. Please refer to specific product label. Sequence is a pre-mix of glyphosate +
4.50 lb ae/gal 22 oz
S-metolachlor. Expert is a pre-mix of glyphosate + S-metolachlor + atrazine. Halex GT is a pre-mixture of
5 lb ae/gal 19 oz
glyphosate + S-metolachlor + mesotrione. Allow a minimum of 10 days between in-crop applications.
USE RATE TABLE (lb ae/A): RR2-Corn RR-Corn
Normal Application Rate 0.75 0.75
Maximum Application Rate 1.12 0.75
Maximum Total In-Crop Rate 2.25* 1.50*
Application Timing Up to V8 or 30” Up to V8 or 30”
30-48” (drops)
*0.75 lb ae/A = 32 oz/A of 4 lb ai/gal or 22 oz/A of 5.5 lb ai/gal
*1.12 lb ae/A = 48 oz/A of 4 lb ai/gal or 32 oz/A of 5.5 lb ai/gal
*1.50 lb ae/A = 64 oz/A of 4 lb ai/gal or 43 oz/A of 5.5 lb ai/gal
*2.25 lb ae/A = 96 oz/A of 4 lb ai/gal or 64 oz/A of 5.5 lb ai/gal

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ametryn 6 1-1.6 12 H/ Apply only as a directed spray to corn. Minimum corn height: ametryn 12”, linuron 15”,
Evik 80DF 1.25-2 lb Grazing 30 D paraquat 10”. Spray to cover weeds no more than 3-4” tall. Where rate range is given, use
Forage 30 D lower rate when weeds are no taller than 2” and higher rate for weeds up to 4” tall. Use a
nonionic surfactant to improve spray coverage of weeds (ametryn and linuron – 0.5% v/v;
linuron 7 0.63-0.75 24 H/
paraquat – 0.25% v/v).
Numerous trade names 4L 1.25-1.5 lb 57 D
50DF 1.25-1.50 pt DO NOT apply Evik (ametryn) within 3 weeks of tasseling. With paraquat arrange nozzles
paraquat 22 0.25-0.50 12 H/ to spray no higher than lower 3” of stalks.
Gramoxone Inteon/ 16-32 oz Use Aim for the control of annual morningglory, pigweed, and tropical spiderwort. Add a
Gramoxone SL COC at 1% v/v (1 gal/100 gal). Avoid directing the spray into the whorl of the plant. Aim
2 lb/gal provides no residual control.
When using Evik post-directed in field corn, consider the following:
Firestorm/Parazone/Helmquat 11-21 oz
3 lb/gal 1) Apply in 20 GPA
2) Pre-slurry before mixing
carfentrazone 14 0.08-0.031 12 H/
3) Purchase new product
Aim 2EC 0.5-1.9 oz (before 14 leaf
collars) 4) Strong sprayer agitation is required

MINIMUM TILLAGE
paraquat 22 0.47-0.94 24 H/ Use with a nonionic surfactant (0.25% v/v for contact kill of emerged annual weeds. Paraquat
Gramoxone Inteon/ 30-60 oz – will not adequately control horseweed, swinecress, purslane speedwell, or curly dock. Apply
Gramoxone SL prior to, during, or after planting, but prior to crop emergence. Use 20-60 gallons of spray
2 lb/gal solution to assure good spray coverage. Use higher GPA for heavier weed infestations and
Firestorm/Parazone/Helmquat 20-40 oz where crop residue or stubble is dense. Paraquat does not provide residual control. Paraquat
3 lb/gal can be tank-mixed with atrazine, Dual, Warrant, Zidua, or Anthem. Can also be tank-mixed
with atrazine, 2,4-D, or Aim to improve burndown weed control. However, if 2,4-D is used,
corn planting must be delayed for 7-14 days.

glyphosate 9 0.38-3 ae 4 H/ Use 0.38-1.13 lbs ae/A for control of most emerged annual grasses and broadleaf weeds. Use
Numerous trade names 1.5-3 lbs ae/A for control of perennial grasses and broad leaf weeds. Apply with 10-40 gal
3 lb ae/gal 16-128 oz water/A immediately before, during or after planting, but before crop emergence. As stubble,
3.73 lb ae/gal 13-103 oz crop residue or weed density increases, GPA and glyphosate rate should be increased (refer to
4 lb ae/gal 12-96 oz label). Glyphosate tank mixtures are not recommended for bermudagrass or johnsongrass
4.17 lb ae/gal 11.7-92 oz control in minimum tillage systems. Weed kill from glyphosate treatments applied as a
4.50 lb ae/gal 11-85 oz tank mixture with residual herbicides has not been as consistent as when glyphosate and pre-
5 lb ae/gal 10-77 oz emergence herbicides are applied separately. Can be tank-mixed with atrazine, dicamba, 2,4-
D, or Aim to improve burndown weed control. However, if 2,4-D is used, corn planting must
be delayed for 7-14 days.

glufosinate 10 0.40-0.53 12 H/ To kill emerged annual grasses and weeds, apply during or after planting, but before crop
Liberty 280 2.34SL 22-29 oz emerges. Liberty will not provide adequate burndown control of small grains. Very effective
Kong for burndown control of volunteer peanuts. Can be tank-mixed with glyphosate or 2,4-D.
Interline Generic formulations of glufosinate are also available including Kong and Interline. Generic
formulations of glufosinate should be used with caution because limited data has been
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MINIMUM TILLAGE (continued)
flumioxazin 14 0.064 12 H/ Use only on no-till or minimum tillage fields where last year’s crop residue has not been
Valor SX 51WG 2 oz – incorporated into the soil. Tank-mix with glyphosate or paraquat to improve burndown control of
Outflank certain weeds. Will also provide residual control of many broadleaf weeds including pigweed and Florida
Panther beggarweed. Corn can be planted 7 days after application if a minimum of 25% of the soil surface is
Rowel covered with the residue of the preceding crop and a minimum of 0.25” of rainfall has occurred between
application and planting. If cover is < 25%, corn can be planted in 14 days after application in fields
where last year’s crop residue has not been incorporated into the soil. Do not irrigate from emergence
to 2-leaf stage. Corn planted in other tillage systems should not be planted for at least 30 days after
application. Pre-slurry in water before mixing into a larger spray tank.
Although labeled, UGA weed scientists do not recommend that Valor be used prior to planting field
corn. Field corn is the only major row crop in GA where PPO herbicides are not over-used.
Valor EZ and Panther SC are liquid formulations of flumioxazin. Red Eagle Flumioxazin is a newer
generic dry formulation. Limited data has been collected by UGA weed scientists with Valor EZ,
Panther SC, and Red Eagle so these formulations should be used with caution.

carfentrazone 14 0.008-0.016 12 H/ Tank-mix with glyphosate or glufosinate for the improved control of large morningglories.
Aim 2EC 0.5-1 oz Corn can be planted immediately.

pyraflufen 14 0.0008- 12 H/ Tank-mix with glyphosate or glufosinate for the improved control of large morningglories.
ET 0.208EC 0.5-2 oz 0.003 Silage 50 D Corn can be planted immediately.
Grain or
Stover 90 D
2,4-D amine 4 16 oz 0.475 48 H/ Very effective for cutleaf evening primrose control. Can be tank-mixed with other burndown herbicides.
Various trade names - 3.8 lb/gal Corn can be planted in 7-14 days after application. When using Enlist One formulation, all labeled
restrictions must be followed (nozzle type, boom height, wind speed, buffer zones, etc.)
2,4-D choline Users of Enlist One must have attended UGA’s Using Pesticides Wisely (UPW) Training.
Enlist One (3.8 lb ai/gal)

thifensulfuron + tribenuron 2 0.008 to 12 H/ Tank-mix with glyphosate, paraquat, or Liberty for improved control of broadleaf weeds. Corn can be
FirstShot SG 50SG 0.5-0.80 oz 0.013 – planted in 14-21 days depending upon soil type. (21 days for sand, loamy sands, or sandy loams).
+
0.5 to 0.8 oz
dicamba 4 0.25 24 H/ Apply in combination with either Liberty, glyphosate, or paraquat in fields where marestail/ horseweed is
Banvel 8 oz Grazing or a problem. There is no plant-back restriction for field corn following a burndown application of dicamba.
Clarity 8 oz Forage – milk Corn must be planted at least 1.5” deep. Rain-free period is 4 hours. Pay attention to nearby sensitive
Diablo 8 oz stage or later broadleaf crops such as cotton, peanut, soybean, and vegetables.
Engenia 5Sl 6.4 oz
The newer formulations of dicamba require the use of nozzles/pressure that produce a specific droplet
Fexapan + VG 2.9SL 11 oz
size. Dicamba should not be applied during temperature inversions. Newer dicamba formulations must
Rifle 8 oz
be applied in 15 GPA and spray boom heights cannot exceed 24”. Refer to latest product labels/web-sites
Sterling, etc. 4SL 8 oz
for additional application requirements. Also is very important to remember that dicamba field corn use
Xtendimax + VG 11 oz
rates are ½ of the rated used in tolerant cotton/soybean varieties. Thus, weed control expectations should
be lowered.

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BROADCAST RATE/ACRE
AMOUNT OF REI/PHI
HERBICIDE MOA FORMULATION LBS AI/A (Hours or Days) REMARKS AND PRECAUTIONS
BURNDOWN CONTROL OF RR FIELD CORN (REPLANTING)
clethodim 1 For the control of an existing stand of RR field corn or volunteer RR field corn (up to 12” tall) prior to
SelectMax/TapOut 0.97EC 6 oz 0.045 replanting field corn. Use a NIS (0.25% v/v) + AMS (2.5 lbs/A). Corn can be replanted in 6 days.
Clethodim 2EC 3 oz

HARVEST AID
2,4-D 4 0.48-0.96 48 H/ Apply by air or high clearance equipment when corn reaches the hard dough stage to suppress,
Numerous trade names 1- 2 pt 7D control or decrease seed production of cocklebur, jimsonweed, ragweed, or vines that interfere with
3.8 lb/gal harvesting. Observe drift control precautions noted for post-emergence use of 2,4-D. No adjuvant is
recommended. Wait 5-7 days after application before harvesting.

glyphosate 9 0.75 ae 4 H/ Apply 7 days before harvest when kernel moisture is less than 35% and after black layer formation.
Numerous trade names 7D Avoid drift onto sensitive crops. Do not use on corn grown for seed if hybrid is not RR Corn
3 lb ae/gal 32 oz 2. Not all formulations of glyphosate may be labeled for use as a harvest aid. Please refer to the
3.73 lb ae/gal 26 oz specific product label.
4 lb ae/gal 24 oz
4.17 lb ae/gal 23 oz
4.50 lb ae/gal 22 oz
5 lb ae/gal 19 oz
carfentrazone 14 0.025-0.030 12 H/ Apply for the defoliation/desiccation of annual morningglories and pigweed. Use a COC at 1%
Aim 2EC 1.6-1.9 oz 3D v/v. Can be applied aerially or by ground. Do not apply within 3 days of harvest. Do not graze corn
stover until 14 days after application.

paraquat 22 0.30-0.50 24 H/ Application must be made at least 7 days before harvest. Apply after the corn is mature and black
Firestorm, Parazone, Helmquat 13-21 oz 7D layer has formed at the base of the kernels. Add a NIS at 0.25% v/v (1 qt/100 gals). Can be applied
3 lb/gal aerially or by ground.
19-32 oz
Gramoxone Inteon/
Gramoxone SL
2 lb/gal

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SUGGESTED HERBICIDE PROGRAMS FOR THE POST-HARVEST CONTROL OF TROPICAL SPIDERWORT:

OPTION 1: 2,4-D amine 3.8SL at 24 oz/A followed by 2,4-D amine 3.8SL at 24 oz/A or Gramoxone Inteon/Gramoxone 2SL at 32 oz/A or Firestorm/Parazone/Helmquat 3SL
at 21 oz/A + COC at 1% v/v or Aim 2EC at 1.5 oz/A + COC at 1% v/v 14 -21 days later.

OPTION 2: Gramoxone Inteon/Gramoxone 2SL at 32 oz/A or Firestorm/Parazone/Helmquat 3SL at 21 oz/A + COC at 1% v/v followed by Gramoxone Inteon/Gramoxone 2SL
at 32 oz/A or Firestorm/Parazone/Helmquat 3SL at 21 oz/A + COC at 1% v/v 14- 21 days later.

OPTION 3: Aim 2EC at 1.5 oz/A + COC at 1% v/v followed by Aim 2EC at 1.5 oz/A + COC at 1% v/v 14-21 days later.

METOLACHLOR AND S-METOLACHLOR PRODUCTS

TRADE NAME ACTIVE INGREDIENT LBS/GAL CORN SAFENER COMPANY

Brawl S-metolachlor 7.62 none Tenkoz

Brawl II S-metolachlor 7.64 benoxacor Tenkoz

Charger Basic S-metolachlor 7.62 none Agriliance

Charger Max S-metolachlor 7.64 benoxacor Agriliance

Cinch S-metolachlor 7.64 benoxacor DuPont

Dual Magnum S-metolachlor 7.62 none Syngenta

Dual II Magnum S-metolachlor 7.64 benoxacor Syngenta

EverpreX S-metolachlor 7.62 none DuPont

Me-Too-Lachlor metolachlor 8.0 none Drexel

Me-Too-Lachlor II metolachlor 7.8 dichlormid Drexel

Medal S-metolachlor 7.62 none Syngenta

Mocassin S-metolachlor 8.0 none UPI

Parallel metolachlor 7.8 benoxacor Adama

Parallel PCS metolachlor 8.0 none Adama

Parrlay metolachlor 8.0 none Monsanto

Stalwart metolachlor 8.0 none SipCam

Stalwart C metolachlor 7.8 dichlormid SipCam

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PREPACKAGED TANK-MIXES FOR FIELD CORN

See manufacturer’s label for specific rates and application uses

ACTIVE INGREDIENTS ACTIVE INGREDIENTS

PRODUCT NAME PRODUCT NAME
(LBS AI/GAL OR % AI) (LBS AI/GAL OR % AI)
S-metolachlor (2.14) + atrazine (1.0) + mesotrione (0.24)
Acuron Capreno thiencarbazone (0.57) + tembotrione (2.88) + isoxadifen
+ bicyclopyrone (0.06)

Anthem Maxx pyroxasulfone (4.174) + fluthiacet (0.126) Celebrity Plus dicamba (4 6.6%) + diflufenzopyr (18. 1%) + nicosulfuron (10.6%)

Armezon Pro topramezone (0.1) + dimethenamid-p (5.25) Charger Max ATZ S-metolachlor (2.4) + atrazine (3. 1) + benoxacor

Axiom flufenacet (54.4%) + metribuzin (13.6%) Charger Max ATZ Lite S-metolachlor (3.33) + atrazine (2.67) + benoxacor

Axiom AT flufenacet (19.6%) + metribuzin (4.9 %) + atrazine (50.5%) Cinch ATZ S-metolachlor (2.4) + atrazine (3. 1) + benoxacor

Balance Flexx isoxaflutole (2.0) + cyprosulfamide Cinch ATZ Lite S-metolachlor (3.33) + atrazine (2.67) + benoxacor

Basis rimsulfuron (50%) + thifensulfuron (25%) Corvus thiencarbazone (0.75) + isoxaflutole (1.88) + cyprosulfamide

Basis Gold rimsulfuron (1.34 %) + nicosulfuron (1. 34%) + atrazine (82.44 %) Degree Xtra acetochlor (2.7) + atrazine (1.34)

Bicep metolachlor (3.33) + atrazine (2.67) Distinct diflufenzopyr (20%) + dicamba (50%)

Bicep II metolachlor (3.23) + atrazine (2.67) + benoxacor Epic flufenacet (48%) + isoxaflutole (10%)

Bicep Lite II metolachlor (2.3) + atrazine (1. 67) + benoxacor Equip foramsulfuron (30%) + idosulfuron (2%)

Bicep II Magnum S-metolachlor (2.4) + atrazine (3.1) + benoxacor Exceed primisulfuron (28.5%) + prosulfuron (28.5%)

Bicep Lite II Magnum S-metolachlor (3.33) + atrazine (2.67) + benoxacor Expert S-metolachlor (1.74) + atrazine (2.14) + glyphosate (1.0)

Breakfree ATZ acetochlor (3.0) + atrazine (2.25) + dichlormid FieldMaster acetochlor (2.0) + atrazine (1.5) + glyphosate (0.75)

Breakfree ATZ Lite acetoachlor (4.0) + atrazine (1.50) + dichlormid FulTime acetochlor (2.4) + atrazine (1.6)

Bullet alachlor (2.5) + atrazine (1.5) Guardsman dimethenamid (2.33) + atrazine (2.67)

Callisto Xtra atrazine (3.2) + mesotrione (0.5) Guardsman Max dimethenamid-p (1.7) + atrazine (3.3)

Camix mesotrione (0.33) + S-metolachlor (3.3 4) + benoxacor Halex GT mesotrione (0.209) + S-metolachlor (2.09) + glyphosate (2.09)

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PREPACKAGED TANK-MIXES FOR FIELD CORN (continued)

See manufacturer’s label for specific rates and application uses

ACTIVE INGREDIENTS ACTIVE INGREDIENTS

PRODUCT NAME PRODUCT NAME
(LBS AI/GAL OR % AI) (LBS AI/GAL OR % AI)

Harness Xtra acetochlor (4.3) + atrazine (1.7) Propel ATZ dimethenamid-p (1.7) + atrazine (3.3)

Harness Extra 5.6L acetochlor (3.1) + atrazine (2.5) Propel ATZ Lite dimethenamid-p (2.25) + atrazine (2.75)

Hornet flumetsulam (23%) + clopyralid (62.5%) Radius flufenacet (3.57) + isoxaflutole (0.43)

Impact Z atrazine (4.0) + topramezone (0.26) Resolve Q rimsulfuron (18.4%) + thifensulfuron (4.0%) + isoxadifen

Imperium EPTC (5.6) + acetochlor (1.4) Realm Q rimsulfuron (7.5%) + mesotrione (31.25%) + isoxadifen

Keystone acetochlor (3.0) + atrazine (2.5) Resicore acetochlor (2.8) + mesotrione (0.30) + clopyralid (0.19)

Keystone LA acetochlor (4.0) + atrazine (1.5) Revulin Q mesotrione (36.8%) + nicosulfuron (14.1%) + isoxadifen

Laddock bentazon (1.66) + atrazine (1.66) Shotgun atrazine (2.25) + 2,4-D (1.0)

LandMaster glyphosate (1.2) + 2,4-D (1.9) Stalwart Xtra atrazine (3.1) + metolachlor (2.4) + dichlormid

Lariat alachlor (2.5) + atrazine (1.5) Steadfast nicosulfuron (50%) + rimsulfuron (25%)

Lexar S-metolachlor (1.74)+ atrazine (1.74) + mesotrione (0.224) + benoxacor Steadfast ATZ nicosulfuron (2.7 %) + rimsulfulorun (1.3 %) + atrazine (85.3%)

Lightning imazethapyr (52.5%) + imazapyr (17.5%) Steadfast Q nicosulfuron (25.2%) + rimsulfuron (12.5%) + isoxadifen

Liberty ATZ atrazine (3.3) + glufosinate (1.0) Sterling Plus dicamba (1.1) + atrazine (2.1)

Lumax S-metolachlor (2.68) + mesotrione (0.268) + atrazine (1.0) + benoxacor Stout nicosulfuron (67.5%) + thifensulfuron (5.0%)

Marksman dicamba (1.1) + atrazine (2.1) SureStart clopyralid (0.29) + acetochlor (0.38) + flumetsulam (0.12)

Parallel Plus atrazine (2.8) + metolachlor (2.7) + benoxacor TripleFLEX acetochlor (3.75) + clopyralid (0.38) + flumetsulam (0.12)

Prequel rimsulfuron (15%) + isoxaflutole (30%) Yukon halosulfuron (12.5%) + dicamba (55%)

Priority carfentrazone (12.5%) + halosulfuron (50.0%)

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Eric P. Prostko, Extension Agronomist – Weed Science

Harness Surpass
Micro-Tech Anthem Maxx Outlook AAtrex Dual1
Sutan Eradicane TopNotch Simazine Python
Lasso Zidua Propel Atrazine Cinch
Degree Warrant
PPI PRE
PERENNIAL WEEDS
johnsongrass (rhizome) F F-G P P P P P P P
nutsedge, purple G-E G-E P P P P P P P P
nutsedge, yellow G-E G-E F P F-G P F-G F P P
ANNUAL GRASSES
broadleaf signalgrass G G F-G F-G F-G P F-G G P P
crabgrass E E E G-E E G E E G P
crowfootgrass E E E G-E E G E E G P
fall panicum E E E G-E E P E E G P
goosegrass E E E G-E E G E E G P
johnsongrass (seedling) E E P P P P P P P
sandbur E E F-G G-E F-G F-G F-G G P
Texas panicum G-E G-E P-F F P- F P P-F P P P
annual ryegrass G G E P
BROADLEAF WEEDS
bristly starbur P P G P P G E
burcucumber P P P-F P P F P
citronmelon P P G P P F
cocklebur P P G-E P P G E
cowpea P P E P P G
crotalaria P P G-E P P G
croton, tropic P P G P P G
Florida beggarweed F P E F F G F-G

Florida pusley G-E G-E G-E G G-E E G-E G-E G G

Key to response symbols: E – Excellent control, weed kill 90% or above; G – Good control, weed kill 80% or above; F – Fair control, weed kill 70-79%, usually unacceptable unless supplemental chemical or cultivation
practices are used; P – Poor control (<70%). If no symbol is given, weed response is unknown.
PPI = Preplant soil incorporated; PRE = Pre-emergence (surface applied)
1
Includes all metolachlor products (Cinch, Dual, Dual II, Dual Magnum, Dual II Magnum). The generic formulations of metolachlor (Parallel, Stalwart, Me-Too-Lachlor)
have not provided the same length of residual control of certain weeds as similar rates of Dual Magnum formulations in some UGA field trials.

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Harness Surpass
Micro-Tech Anthem Maxx Outlook AAtrex Dual1
Sutan Eradicane TopNotch Simazine Python
Lasso Zidua Propel Atrazine Cinch
Degree Warrant
PPI PRE
BROADLEAF WEEDS (continued)
jimsonweed P P E P P E P

lambsquarters, common G G F-G F E F F E E

morningglories P P G P P G F-G
pigweed G G G G G E G G E E
ALS-resistant G G G G G E G G E P
glyphosate-resistant G G G G G E G G E E
atrazine-resistant G G G G P G G P E

prickly sida G G F-G F E F F E E

purslane G G G G E G G E
ragweed, common P P E P P E G
sesbania, hemp P P P F-G P P
sicklepod F F P P G P P G F-G
smartweed P P P P G-E P P G G
tropical spiderwort G-E F F G-E
volunteer peanuts P P P P P G P P F
velvetleaf P G P P E
wild poinsettia G
wild radish P P P P G P P F

Key to response symbols: E – Excellent control, weed kill 90% or above; G – Good control, weed kill 80% or above; F – Fair control, weed kill 70-79%, usually unacceptable unless supplemental chemical or cultivation
practices are used; P – Poor control (<70%). If no symbol is given, weed response is unknown.
PPI = Preplant soil incorporated; PRE = Pre-emergence (surface applied)
1
Includes all metolachlor products (Cinch, Dual, Dual II, Dual Magnum, Dual II Magnum). The generic formulations of metolachlor (Parallel, Stalwart, Me-Too-Lachlor)
have not provided the same length of residual control of certain weeds as similar rates of Dual Magnum formulations in some UGA field trials.

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AAtrex, Glyphosate
Evik Accent Beacon Exceed Basagran Callisto Laudis Capreno Steadfast Q
Atrazine + Acuron

POST-EMERGENCE / POST-DIRECTED

PERENNIAL WEEDS
johnsongrass (rhizome) P P G-E F-G P-F P P G-E E
nutsedge, purple G P P-F P P P-F P F-G
nutsedge, yellow G P P G P-F P F
ANNUAL GRASSES
broadleaf signalgrass G P-F G P P F E
crabgrass E P-F P P P P F-G F-G G F E
crowfootgrass E P G-E P P P G-E E
fall panicum E P G-E F P P P E
goosegrass E P G-E P P P E
johnsongrass (seedling) E P G-E G-E F-G P P G-E E
sandbur E F G-E P P P E
Texas panicum G-E P G-E P P P P F-G G G-E E
annual ryegrasses F-G P-F G P P E
BROADLEAF WEEDS
bristly starbur E E E G
burcucumber F F-G F-G G G P P-F E
citronmelon G G F P G
cocklebur F E P-F G E G-E G-E
cowpea G G P G
crotalaria E G P G
croton, tropic G G P G
Florida beggarweed E G G G-E P G-E
Florida pusley E G P-F G-E P F
jimsonweed E E F-G G E G-E G
lambsquarters, common E E F-G G P G-E G
morningglories G E G-E F F-G F-G F-G G

Key to response symbols: E – Excellent control, weed kill 90% or above; G – Good control, weed kill 80% or above; F – Fair control, weed kill 70-79%,
usually unacceptable unless supplemental chemical or cultivation practices are used; P – Poor control (<70%). If no symbol is given, weed response is unknown.

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AAtrex, Glyphosate
Evik Accent Beacon Exceed Basagran Callisto Laudis Capreno Steadfast Q
Atrazine + Acuron

POST-EMERGENCE / POST-DIRECTED

BROADLEAF WEEDS (continued)

pigweed E E G-E G-E G P G G G-E G-E G-E
ALS-resistant E E P P P P G G G P G-E
glyphosate-resistant E E G-E G-E G P G G G-E G-E G-E
atrazine-resistant E P G-E G-E G P G G G-E G-E G-E

prickly sida E E P F-G G P G

purslane E E P G

ragweed, common E E P-F G F F-G G

sesbania, hemp P-F F-G P-F P F-G P F

sicklepod E E P-F G G P P P P G-E

smartweed G-E G G G-E G-E G-E

tropical spiderwort G-E P F-G F

velvetleaf E F F-G G-E E G

volunteer peanuts G-E F-G F F P P P F

wild poinsettia G-E

wild radish G-E F-G G G G F G

Key to response symbols: E – Excellent control, weed kill 90% or above; G – Good control, weed kill 80% or above; F – Fair control, weed kill 70-79%,
usually unacceptable unless supplemental chemical or cultivation practices are used; P – Poor control (<70%). If no symbol is given, weed response is unknown.

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BANVEL, CLARITY,
LIBERTY1,
REVULIN Q GLYPHOSATE 2 ENGENIA, FEXAPAN, LOROX, LINEX
KONG, INTERLINE XTENDIMAX

POST-EMERGENCE / POST-EMERGENCE DIRECTED

PERENNIAL WEEDS
johnsongrass (rhizome) G-E P-F E P P
nutsedge, purple P F-G P F
nutsedge, yellow P F P F
ANNUAL GRASSES
broadleaf signalgrass G G E P G
crabgrass P-F F-G E P G
crowfootgrass G G E P E
fall panicum G G E P E
goosegrass G P E P E
johnsongrass (seedling) G-E G E P E
sandbur G-E E P E
Texas panicum G G-E E P G-E
annual ryegrass G G F-G P
BROADLEAF WEEDS
bristly starbur G-E G E G
burcucumber F-G G E F F
citronmelon G G E E
cocklebur G-E E G E E
cowpea G G E G
crotalaria G G E
croton, tropic G G G G
Florida beggarweed G G-E G-E G E
Florida pusley P-F P-F F G G

Key to response symbols: E – Excellent control, weed kill 90% or above; G – Good control, weed kill 80% or above; F – Fair control, weed kill 70-79%,
usually unacceptable unless supplemental chemical or cultivation practices are used; P – Poor control (<70%). If no symbol is given, weed response is unknown.
1
Liberty is only for use on Liberty-Link corn hybrids.
2
Glyphosate is only for use on Roundup Ready corn hybrids. Ratings also reflect weed control in minimum tillage applications prior to crop emergence/planting.

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BANVEL, CLARITY,
LIBERTY1,
REVULIN Q GLYPHOSATE 2 ENGENIA, FEXAPAN, LOROX, LINEX
KONG, INTERLINE XTENDIMAX

POST-EMERGENCE / POST-EMERGENCE DIRECTED

BROADLEAF WEEDS (continued)

jimsonweed G G G E E

lambsquarters, common G E G E E

morningglories G G-E F-G E G

pigweeds G-E F-G G-E G-E G

ALS-resistant G-E F-G G-E G-E G
glyphosate-resistant G-E F-G P G-E G
atrazine-resistant G-E F-G G-E G-E G

prickly sida P P-F G E G

purslane G G E G

ragweed, common F-G G G E E

sesbania, hemp G-E F E G

sicklepod G G-E E E

smartweed G G-E G-E E

tropical spiderwort P-F F P F

velvetleaf G-E E G F-G

volunteer peanuts G-E F F-G G

wild poinsettia G-E

wild radish F G G-E G

Key to response symbols: E – Excellent control, weed kill 90% or above; G – Good control, weed kill 80% or above; F – Fair control, weed kill 70-79%,
usually unacceptable unless supplemental chemical or cultivation practices are used; P – Poor control (<70%). If no symbol is given, weed response is unknown.
1
Liberty is only for use on Liberty-Link corn hybrids.
2
Glyphosate is only for use on Roundup Ready corn hybrids. Ratings also reflect weed control in minimum tillage applications prior to crop emergence/planting.

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PARAQUAT PROWL+ TRIFLURALIN+ STINGER 2,4-D SANDEA BUCTRIL AIM

POST-EMERGENCE / POST-EMERGENCE DIRECTED

PERENNIAL WEEDS
johnsongrass (rhizomes) P P P P P P P P

nutsedge, purple F P P P P G P P

nutsedge, yellow F P P P P-F G P P

ANNUAL GRASSES
broadleaf signalgrass G G G P P P P P
crabgrass G G-E G-E P P P P P
crowfootgrass G G-E G-E P P P P P
fall panicum G G-E G-E P P P P P
goosegrass G G-E G-E P P P P P
johnsongrass (seedling) G G G P P P P P
sandbur G G G P P P P P
Texas panicum E G G P P P P P
annual ryegrass F F P P P
BROADLEAF WEEDS
bristly starbur G * * F-G G G P
burcucumber G P P P P P F-G P
citronmelon F * * F-G E P-F
cocklebur G * * G-E E G E G
cowpea G * * G-E E
crotalaria G * * G-E G P F
croton, tropic G * * G G G
Florida beggarweed E * * G-E P P G F
Florida pusley F-G G G F-G G E F-G
jimson weed G * * G E G

Key to response symbols: E – Excellent control, weed kill 90% or above; G – Good control, weed kill * Must be tank mixed with atrazine or glyphosate for post-emergence control of seedling grasses and
80% or above; F – Fair control, weed kill 70-79%, usually unacceptable unless supplemental chemical broadleaf weeds.
or cultivation practices are used; P – Poor control (<70%). If no symbol is given, weed response is + For control of grasses and selected broadleaf weeds, these herbicides must be applied prior to weed
unknown. Ratings are based on average to good soil and weather conditions for herbicide performance. emergence.
** Aim will not effectively control smallflower morningglory.

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PARAQUAT PROWL+ TRIFLURALIN+ STINGER 2,4-D SANDEA BUCTRIL AIM

POST-EMERGENCE / POST-EMERGENCE DIRECTED

BROADLEAF WEEDS (continued)

lambsquarters, common F-G G* G* P E P-F G G-E

morningglories G * * P G P-F G E**

pigweeds G G* G* P G-E F-G G G-E

ALS-resistant G G G P G-E P G G-E
glyphosate-resistant G G G P G-E F-G G G-E
atrazine-resistant G G G P G-E F-G G G-E

prickly sida F-G * * G F

purslane G G* G* G G

ragweed, common G * * G E G G F

sesbania, hemp P-F G F-G G

sicklepod G * * F-G E P P P

smartweed F P-F F-G G

tropical spiderwort G-E P P G-E P G-E

velvetleaf P P G E G E

volunteer peanuts P P P F-G P P P P

wild poinsettia F-G P P

wild radish G P P G G-E G

Key to response symbols: E – Excellent control, weed kill 90% or above; G – Good control, weed kill * Must be tank mixed with atrazine or glyphosate for post-emergence control of seedling grasses and
80% or above; F – Fair control, weed kill 70-79%, usually unacceptable unless supplemental chemical broadleaf weeds.
or cultivation practices are used; P – Poor control (<70%). If no symbol is given, weed response is + For control of grasses and selected broadleaf weeds, these herbicides must be applied prior to weed
unknown. Ratings are based on average to good soil and weather conditions for herbicide performance. emergence.
** Aim will not effectively control smallflower morningglory.

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 WEED AND COVER CROP RESPONSE TO BURNDOWN HERBICIDES USED IN CONSERVATION
TILLAGE FIELD CORN PRODUCTION SYSTEMS IN GEORGIA
Eric P. Prostko, Extension Agronomist – Weed Science

GLYPHOSATE GLYPHOSATE GLYPHOSATE GLYPHOSATE PARAQUAT PARAQUAT PARAQUAT

WEED GLYPHOSATE + 2,4-D + ATRAZINE + VALOR*** + DICAMBA PARAQUAT + 2,4-D + ATRAZINE + DICAMBA GLUFOSINATE

Carolina geranium P F-G G-E G G G-E G-E G-E G G-E

chickweed E E G-E E E E E E G-E G-E

corn spurry G-E G-E G-E G-E F-G

crimson clover P-F F F F-G G G-E G-E G-E

cutleaf evening primrose P-F E G-E F-G G F E G-E G G-E

(mature plant)

henbit F-G E G-E E G G E G-E G-E F

horseweed G G-E G-E G-E G-E F G G-E G G

red sorrel E E E E E E E E E P-F

ryegrass** G G G-E G F-G P-F P-F F P-F P

small grains E E G-E E E F-G F-G G F-G P-F

swinecress F-G G G F-G F-G P-F F-G F-G G-E

volunteer peanut F F F F-G G P P-F F G G-E

wild radish F-G G-E G-E E G-E F G-E G-E G G-E

(mature plant)
corn plant-back
0 days 7-14 days 0 days 7-30 0 days 0 days 7-14 days 0 days 0 days 0 days
restriction

Burndown rates are the following: Glyphosate at 0.75 lb ae/A (22 oz/A of 4.5 lb ae/gal or 32 oz/A of 3 lb ae/gal); paraquat at 0.75 lb ai/A (3 pt/A of Gramoxone Inteon/Gramoxone SL or 2 pt/A of
Firestorm/Parazone); glufosinate at 0.40-0.53 lb ai/A (22-29 oz/A of Ignite 2.34SL); atrazine at 1.0 lb ai/A (1 qt/A of atrazine 4L), Valor SX 51WG at 2 oz/A; and 2,4-D amine at 0.48 lb ai /A (1 pt/A
of 2,4-D Amine 3.8SL).
*** Only for use in no-till or minimum tillage fields with previous crop residue. Rotation restriction for corn in other tillage systems is 30 days (1” rainfall/irrigation is required between application and planting)
** Programs to Manage Glyphosate-Resistant Italian Ryegrass Prior to Planting Field Corn
Fall (Mid-October to Mid-November) – Dual Magnum at 1.33 pt/A or double disking. Add Gramoxone 2SL at 1-2 pts/A (or equivalent generic) to the Dual Magnum if the ryegrass is emerged.
Winter (Mid-January to Mid-February) – SelectMax or TapOut at 16 oz/A or Select/Arrow at 8 oz/A. Corn can be planted 30 days after application.
Spring (March-April) – Gramoxone 2SL at 3-4 pts/A (or equivalent generic) + Atrazine 4L at 1 qt/A. An additional application of Gramoxone can be applied 10-14 days later if control is less than desirable.
These recommendations are based on research conducted by Drs. Jason Bond and Tom Eubanks at Mississippi State University.

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 POTENTIAL HERBICIDE PROGRAMS FOR FIELD CORN IN GEORGIA

EARLY-POSTEMERGENCE1 LAYBY/DIRECTED
CORN HYBRID/SYSTEM PREEMERGENCE (~20-30 DAP, V3-V5 STAGE) (IF NEEDED)
Conventional Atrazine2 1) Prowl + Atrazine + Crop Oil or Evik
2) Atrazine + One of the following:
Callisto, Capreno, Impact/Impact Z, Laudis, Revulin Q, Steadfast Q, 2,4-D, dicamba

Dual II Magnum or Warrant 1) Atrazine + Prowl + Crop Oil or

2) Atrazine + One of the following:
Callisto, Capreno, Impact/Impact Z, Laudis, Revulin Q, Steadfast Q, 2,4-D, dicamba

Liberty-Link Atrazine2 Liberty + Atrazine + One of the following:

Prowl, Dual Magnum, Warrant, Zidua, Anthem Maxx

Dual II Magnum or Warrant Liberty + Atrazine + One of the following:

Prowl, Zidua, Anthem Maxx

Roundup Ready Atrazine2 1) Glyphosate + Atrazine + (Prowl or Dual Magnum or Warrant or Zidua or Anthem Maxx) or
2) Glyphosate + Atrazine + (Capreno or Impact/Impact Z or Laudis or Revulin Q or Steadfast Q) or
3) Glyphosate + Atrazine + (2,4-D or dicamba) or
4) Halex GT + Atrazine or
5) Glyphosate + Acuron 3.44ZC (48 oz/A)

Dual II Magnum or Warrant 1) Glyphosate + Atrazine + (Prowl or Zidua or Anthem Maxx) or

2) Glyphosate + Atrazine + (Capreno or Impact/Impact Z or Laudis or Revulin Q or Steadfast Q) or
3) Glyphosate + Atrazine + (2,4-D or dicamba)
4) Halex GT+ Atrazine or
5) Glyphosate + Acuron 3.44ZC (48 oz/A)

1
When using Counter (INFR) for insect and nematode control, the following herbicides should not be applied POST: Acuron, Callisto, Capreno, Halex GT, Revulin Q, and Steadfast Q. A maximum amount of 2.0 to 2.5
lb ai/A of atrazine can be applied in a single year depending upon application methods.

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 POST-HARVEST (CORN) MANAGEMENT OF PALMER AMARANTH
After corn harvest, Palmer amaranth plants that emerge up until 35 days before first frost will have the potential to produce viable seed. Consequently, these post-harvest
populations should be managed up until this time using 1 or more of the following strategies:

A) For plants larger than 6” in height:

• Mowing
• Tillage

B) For plants less than 6” in height:

• Tillage or
• Gramoxone Inteon/Gramoxone SL at 48 oz/A or Firestorm/Parazone/Helmquat 3SL at 32 oz/A + 2,4-D amine 3.8SC at 16-24 oz/A + COC (1.0% v/v).
If cotton is nearby and drift is a concern, consider using Engenia 5SL @ 6.4 oz/A or Xtendimax 2.9SL @ 11 oz/A instead of 2,4-D. Delay planting of
small grains for at least 24 days for each 16 oz/A of 2,4-D applied or 14 days for each Engenia or Xtendimax applied. When using these newer dicamba
formulations, refer to latest product label for specific application requirements (nozzle type, boom height, tractor speed, wind speed, etc.).
• If residual control is desired and a small grain will not be planted in the fall, Dual Magnum/Stalwart, etc. at 16 oz/A can be included with the burndown
treatment. Tricor 4F at 8 oz/A or Tricor 75 DF at 5.33 oz/A (metribuzin) can also be used for fall residual control in fields that will be planted to corn or
soybeans the following spring.
• In dairy situations (i.e. no rotations with peanuts, soybeans, and cotton: and no overuse of PPO herbicides), Valor 51WG (2 oz/A) can be used for the
residual control of Palmer amaranth after field corn harvest. Wheat can be planted 30 days after application (need 1” rainfall/irrigation after application),
cereal rye and barley can be planted 3 months after application, and ryegrass can be planted 4 months after application (with tillage). Valor can be tank-
mixed with paraquat.

It is important to remember that viable Palmer amaranth seed can be produced within 2 weeks after pollen shed. Thus, control strategies need to be implemented before this
time to be effective in reducing weed-seed rain back into a field.

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