Swd and apple maggot insecticide?

[TheDerek]

i need to purchase some insecticide that i can use in rotation with malathion to control these insects. id like to purchase a couple from different classes that are effective with relatively low phi and long shelf life because i won’t need large quantities annually. can someone with knowledge in this area make some recommendations? thanks

[dimitri_7a]

Great article from MSU on dealing with Spotted Wing Drosophila (SWD)

@ltilton @Bradybb @Olpea Found this that you might be interested in. Full PDF with product recommendations can be found here (from NDSU). Another similar publication from OSU can be found here. [image] [image] For my purposes of growing strawberries, raspberry, blackberry and blueberries I am planning on going with alternating sprays of Spinosad (1 or 3 day PHI) and maybe Bifenthrin (1 or 3 day PHI).

[TheDerek]

Maybe I should mention, specifically I need SWD protection for my cherries and apple maggot is for, ummm, APPLES!

[TheDerek]

[TheDerek]

I picked up 1lb of Imdan 70w from ebay for $35 shipped, Id like to find something with a lower PHI and excellent efficacy to work into my spraying also… I have some Venom but its not labeled for cherry… Any other suggestions appreciated.

[blueberrythrill]

Have you looked at Delegate or Entrust?

[TheDerek]

problem ive found is getting smaller quantities of good insecticides is tough, evidently some of them require a license to purchase…