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Safflower Insect Problems
Safflower has relatively few insect pests that cause economic damage. Grasshoppers are a potential problem. Insecticides are available and producers should consult the NDSU Extension Circular 1143, Insect Control Guide, available at local extension offices, for latest recommendations. Wireworms can reduce stands but can be controlled with Lindane either as a planter box treatment or as a combination with seed treatment fungicides.
Other insects that could be a potential problem include cutworm, seed corn maggot, leafhopper, and armyworms. Eastern flower thrips, lygus bug, and onion thrips may feed on safflower and can occasionally reach populations high enough to warrant control measures. If significant populations of these insects occur, contact your county extension office for recommended control measures.
For more information see the Insect Guide at http://www.ext.nodak.edu/extpubs/plantsci/pests/e1143w1.htm
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