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Seedcorn Maggots
Seed or planter box treatments are used for protection from seedcorn maggot, seedcorn beetle, and/or wireworms. The following tables highlight labeled crops, application rates, and composition of common seed treatments. Always follow label directions. Treat only enough seed needed for immediate use. Do not store treated seed near feed or foodstuffs. Do not feed to livestock.
Application Rate (oz/bu of seed) by Crop |
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| Treatment | Corn | Wheat | Barley | Soybean | Sunflower | Dry Bean | Peas |
| Agrox DL Plus | 2 | - | - | - | - | 2 | 2 |
| DB Green | 2.75 | 2 | 2 | - | - | - | - |
| Diazinon | 0.5-3 | - | - | - | - | - | 0.5-3 |
| Enhance Plus | - | 2 | 2 | - | - | - | - |
| Germate Plus | 2 | - | - | - | - | 2 | - |
| Kernel Guard | 2 | - | - | - | - | 2 | 2 |
| Lorsban 50SL* | 1.25 | - | - | - | - | 1.25 | 1.25 |
| Grain Guard Plus | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | - | - | - |
| Sorghum Guard | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 4 | - | 4 |
Insecticide/Fungicide Composition of Seed Treatments |
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| Seed Treatment | % fungicide |
% insecticide |
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| Maneb | Carboxin | Captan | Lindane | Diazinon | Chlorpyrifos | |
| Agrox DL Plus | - | - | 15 | 25 | 15 | - |
| DB Green | 50 | - | - | 18.8 | - | - |
| Enhance Plus | 35 | 20 | - | 18.8 | - | - |
| Diazinon 50W | - | - | - | - | 50 | - |
| Germate Plus | - | 14 | - | 25.8 | 15 | - |
| Kernal Guard | - | - | 15 | 25 | 15 | - |
| Lorsban 50SL* | - | - | - | - | - | 50 |
| Grain Guard Plus | 50 | - | - | 18.8 | - | - |
| Sorghum Guard | - | - | 32.8 | 16.6 | - | - |
*Available only through commercial seed treatment.
Product labels may change. For a current list and for more information see the Insect Guide at http://www.ext.nodak.edu/extpubs/plantsci/pests/e1143w1.htm
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