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| Author(s): | Thomas, John H.;
Hughes, Robert F. |
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| Author Affiliation: | Thomas: Field Development Representative; Hughes: Field Sales Representative, MOBAY Corporation, Wayne, PA |
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| Title: | White grub control with Oftanol insecticide |
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| Section: | Lecture notes from New Jersey Turfgrass Expo December 1986
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| Meeting Info.: | "Lecture Notes from December 1986 New Jersey Turfgrass Expo" |
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| Source: | Rutgers Turfgrass Proceedings: 1987. Vol. 18, 1987, p. 15-18. |
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| Publishing Information: | New Brunswick, NJ: Cook College and the New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station, Rutgers University, In cooperation with the New Jersey Turfgrass Association |
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| # of Pages: | 4 |
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| Keywords: | TIC Keywords: White grubs; Pest control; Isofenphos; Pesticide profile; Environmental factors; Thatch; Application timing
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| Abstract/Contents: | The 1981 introduction of Oftanol suggested that season-long control of white grubs could be obtained using the product. Bayer Ag. has continued a "testing program over the years and in 1985-86 noticed a reduced residual with the material. Watering became necessary or even critical in certain situations (watering via rainfall or irrigation has been necessary almost immediately after an application has been made). Thatch is now an important factor and the timing window has narrowed. What caused these changes for Oftanol from 1981 until now? Let's frist look at the factors that influence the residual activity of insecticides. Important items include irrigation, thatch, (Mobay has investigated the influence of thatch upon the activity of Oftanl and have found at times it can have an influence), timing of applications, and mowing practices (mowing immediately after application and before watering resulted in the granules being picked up with the clippings). Application techniques have had an influence when operators do not accurately calibrate equipment and misapply the materials. These factors all affect the residual activity of soil insecticides, Oftanol included." "There is no research evidence to date to indicate that grubs have become resistant to Oftanol. Mobay has conducted numerous bioassays on grubs of various species and from different locations to substantiate this finding. This implies that reduced control is a result of the product not coming in contact with the target pests." The best times to apply Oftanol are these three options: early spring, early August, and post-damage application made on a curative basis. |
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| Language: | English |
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| References: | 0 |
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| ASA/CSSA/SSSA Citation (Crop Science-Like - may be incomplete):
Thomas, J. H., and R. F. Hughes. 1987. White grub control with Oftanol insecticide. p. 15-18. In Rutgers Turfgrass Proceedings: 1987. "Lecture Notes from December 1986 New Jersey Turfgrass Expo". New Brunswick, NJ: Cook College and the New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station, Rutgers University, In cooperation with the New Jersey Turfgrass Association. |
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