Basic Pest Control Guide
What is Integrated Pest Management (IPM)?
You should always implement solid IPM fundamentals, which include the following:
- Scout in regular intervals
- Identify the pest
- Understand its life cycle
- Understand why it is present
- Determine what prevention can be taken in the future
- Develop a plan for treatment and eradication
- Always follow the manufacturer's label guidelines when applying chemicals
- Never apply chemicals without a reason to do so
Pest Control Products
To assist further, we developed a matrix of common pests, along with their treatments. Please note that the timing, pest, and method may vary from region to region. Please reference your local county extension service as it is a good resource for insect control information.
Legend |
Method (Code) |
Foliar Spray |
(FS) |
Broadcast |
(B) |
Drench |
(D) |
Dormant Spray |
(DS) |
| Pest | Brand* | Active Ingredient | Method |
| Aphids | Upstar Gold | Bifenthrin | (FS) |
| Acephate 97UP | O,S -Dimethyl Acetyphosphoramidothioate | (FS) | |
| Azatrol | Azadirachtin | (FS) | |
| Imidacloprid 75WSP | Imidacloprid | (FS) | |
| Horticultural Spray Oil | Paraffinic Oil | (DS) | |
| Green Horticultural Spray oil | Petroleum Oil | (DS) | |
| Malathion | Cythion 50% | (FS) | |
| Spider Mites | Upstar Gold | Bifenthrin | (FS) |
| Horticultural Spray Oil | Petroleum Oil | (DS) | |
| Green Horticultural Spray Oil | Paraffinic Oil | (DS) | |
| Azatrol | Azadirachtin | (FS) | |
| Conserve | Spinosyn/Spinosad | (FS) | |
| Malathion | Cythion 50% | (FS) | |
| Japanese Beetles | Acephate 97UP | O,S-Dimethyl Acetylposphoramidothioate | (FS) |
| Azatrol | Azadirachtin | (FS) | |
| Upstar Gld | Bifenthrin | (FS) | |
| Imidacloprid 75WSP | Imidacloprid | (FS) | |
| Malathion | Cythion 50% | (FS) | |
| Caterpillars | Upstar Gold | Bifenthrin | (FS) |
| Conserve | Spinosyn/Spinosad | (FS) | |
| Azatrol | Azadirachtin | (FS) | |
| Fungus Gnats (larvae) | Azatrol | Azadirachtin | (FS) |
| Imidacloprid 75WSP | Imidacloprid | (FS) | |
| Fungus Gnats (adults) leafhoppers | Upstar Gold | Bifenthrin | (FS) |
| Acephate 97UP | O, S - Dimethyl Acetylphosphoramidothioate | (FS) | |
| Imidacloprid 75WSP | Imidacloprid | (FS) | |
| Azatrol | Azadiractin | (FS) | |
| Leafminers | Conserve | Spinosyn/Spinosad | (FS) |
| Acephate 97UP | O,S-Dimethyl Acetylphosphoramidothioate | (FS) | |
| Imidacloprid 75WSP | Imidacloprid | (FS) | |
| Azatrol | Azadiractin | (FS) | |
| Malathion | Cythion 50% | (FS) | |
| Mealybugs | Acephate 97UP | O,S-Dimethyl Acetylphosphoramidothioate | (FS) |
| Upstar Gold | Bifenthrin | (FS) | |
| Azatrol | Azadiractin | (FS) | |
| Imidacloprid 75WSP | Imidacloprid | (FS) | |
| Horticultural Spray Oil | Paraffinic Oil | (DS) | |
| Green Horticultural Spray Oil | Petroleum oil | (DS) | |
| Malathion | Cythion 50% | (FS) | |
| Scale (Hard/Soft) | Horticulcural Spray Oil | Paraffinic Oil | (DS) |
| Green Horticultural Spray Oil | Petroleum oil | (DS) | |
| Upstar Gold | Bifenthrin | (DS) | |
| Acephate 97UP | O,S-Dimethyl Acetylphosphoramidothioate | (FS) | |
| Malathion | Cythion 50% | (FS) | |
| Shorefly | Azatrol | Azadiractin | (FS) |
| Conserve | Spinosyn/Spinosad | (FS) | |
| Whiteflies | Acephate 97UP | O,S-Dimethyl Acetylphosphoramidothioate | (FS) |
| Upstar Gold | Bifenthrin | (FS) | |
| Azatrol | Azadiractin | (FS) | |
| Imidacloprid 75WSP | Imidacloprid | (FS) | |
| Malathion | Cythion 50% | (FS) | |
| Thrips | Conserve | Spinosyn/Spinosad | (FS) |
| Azatrol | Azadiractin | (FS) | |
| Imidacloprid 75WSP | Imidacloprid | (FS) | |
| Upsatar Gold | Bifenthrin | (FS) | |
| Acephate 97UP | O,S-Dimethyl Acetylphosphoramidothioate | (FS) | |
| Horticultural Spray Oil | Paraffinic Oil | (DS) | |
| Green Horticultural Spray Oil | Petroleum Oil | (DS) | |
| Malathion | Cythion 50% | (FS) | |
| Gypsy Moth | Azatrol | Azadiractin | (FS) |
| Conserve | Spinosyn/Spinosad | (FS) | |
| Acephate 97UP | O,S-Dimethyl Acetylphosphoramidothioate | (FS) | |
| Upstar Gold | Bifenthrin | (FS) | |
| Emerald Ash Borer (adult) | Imidacloprid 75WSP | Imidacloprid | (D), injection (FS) |
| Conserve | Spinosyn/Spinosad | (FS) | |
| Asian Longhorned Beetle | Imidacloprid 75WSP | Imidacloprid | (D), injection (FS) |
| Bag Worm | Azatrol | Azadiractin | (FS) |
| Conserve | Spinosyn/Spinosad | (FS) | |
| Acephate 97UP | O,S-Dimethyl Acetylphosphoramidothioate | (FS) | |
| Lacebugs | Imidacloprid 75WSP | Imidacloprid | (FS) |
| Azatrol | Azadiractin | (FS) | |
| Acephate | O,S-Dimethyl Acetylphosphoramidothioate | (FS) | |
| Malathion | Cythion 50% | (FS) | |
| Blackvine Weevil (adult) | Upstar Gold | Bifenthrin | (FS) |
| Azatrol | Azadiractin | (FS) | |
| Acephate 97UP | O,S-Dimethyl Acetylphosphoramidothioate | (FS) | |
| Flea Beetle | Azatrol | Azadiractin | (FS) |
| Acephate 97UP | O,S-Dimethyl Acetylphosphoramidothioate | (FS) | |
| Sawfly | Conserve | Spinosyn/Spinosad | (FS) |
| Horticultural Spray Oil | Paraffinic Oil | (FS) | |
| Green Horticultural Spray Oil | Petroleum Oil | (DS) | |
| Acephate 97UP | O,S-Dimethyl Acetylphosphoramidothioate | (DS) | |
| Imidacloprid 75WSP | Imidacloprid | (FS) | |
| Fire Ants | Acephate 97UP | O,S-Dimethyl Acetylphosphoramidothioate | (D) |
| Upstar Gold | Bifenthrin | (D),(FS) | |