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Honeylocust
Bagworm: Formulations of acephate, azadirachtin, Bacillus thuringiensis, bifenthrin (Bifenthrin Pro Multi-Insecticide, Onyx Insecticide, Talstar F, Talstar Lawn & Tree Flowable, Talstar GC Flowable, Talstar Nursery Flowable, and TalstarOne Multi-Insecticide only), carbaryl, chlorpyrifos (Dursban 50W only), cryolite, cyfluthrin, cyfluthrin and imidacloprid, deltamethrin, diflubenzuron, dimethoate, lambda-cyhalothrin, malathion, permethrin, pyrethrins and piperonyl butoxide, spinosad, tau-fluvalinate, tebufenozide, and trichlorfon are labeled for bagworm management.
Management hints: Bagworm cases (containing overwintering eggs) can be hand-picked from infested host plants during winter and early spring. Otherwise, management measures can be applied after eggs hatch and caterpillars are small during early to mid-June. (p. 176)
Calico Scale: Horticultural spray oil can be applied as a dormant treatment. Crawlers may be managed with formulations of acephate, azadirachtin (Ornazin 3% EC only), buprofezin, carbaryl, chlorpyrifos (Dursban 50W only), cyfluthrin , cyfluthrin and imidacloprid, deltamethrin, dinotefuran, horticultural oil, hydrophobic extract of neem oil, imidacloprid, insecticidal soap, lambda-cyhalothrin (Battle GC, Demand CS, Scimitar CS, Scimitar GC, and Scimitar WP only), methidathion, and thiamethoxam. Marathon 1% G and Marathon 60 WP are labeled for use only on plants grown in containers, flats, benches, or beds.
Management Hints: Select and apply horticultural spray oils according to label directions. Crawlers may be managed when they are active in June through early July. Repeat applications may be needed. (p. 354)
Honeylocust Plant Bug: Formulations of acetamiprid, bifenthrin (Bifenthrin Pro Multi-Insecticide, Onyx Insecticide, Talstar F, Talstar Lawn & Tree Flowable, Talstar GC Flowable, Talstar Nursery Flowable, and TalstarOne Multi-Insecticide only), carbaryl, chlorpyrifos (Dursban 50W only), cyfluthrin, cyfluthrin and imidacloprid, deltamethrin, horticultural oil, insecticidal soap, lambda-cyhalothrin (Battle GC, Demand CS, Scimitar CS, Scimitar GC, and Scimitar WP only), permethrin (Astro Insecticide and Permethrin Pro only), pyrethrins and piperonyl butoxide, and thiamethoxam are labeled for plant bug management.
Management Hints: Registered insecticides should be directed against young nymphs 7 to 10 days after bud break in early May. (p. 404)
Honeylocust Pod Gall Midge: Formulations of carbaryl, cyfluthrin, deltamethrin, lambda-cyhalothrin (Battle GC, Demand CS, Scimitar CS, Scimitar GC, and Scimitar WP only), pyrethrins and piperonyl butoxide, spinosad, and thiamethoxam are labeled for gall midge management. Formulations of cyfluthrin are labeled for the management of midges.
Management Hints: Treat growing tips as new growth starts in the spring. If repeat applications are needed, be sure to follow label directions. (p. 466)
Mimosa Webworm: Formulations of acephate, azadirachtin, Bacillus thuringiensis, bifenthrin (Bifenthrin Pro Multi-Insecticide, Onyx Insecticide, Talstar F, Talstar Lawn & Tree Flowable, Talstar GC Flowable, Talstar Nursery Flowable, and TalstarOne Multi-Insecticide only), carbaryl, chlorpyrifos (Dursban 50W only), cryolite, cyfluthrin, cyfluthrin and imidacloprid, deltamethrin, diflubenzuron, disulfoton, lambda-cyhalothrin, permethrin (Astro Insecticide and Permethrin Pro only), pyrethrins and piperonyl butoxide, spinosad, tau-fluvalinate, and trichlorfon are labeled for webworm management.
Management Hints: First generation adults appear in June and lay eggs on flowers and foliage. Manage first-generation larvae as they hatch from eggs in mid- to late June. Second-generation larvae may require treatment in August. (p. 180)
Painted Hickory Borer: Formulations of carbaryl and chlorpyrifos (Dursban 50W only) are labeled for borer management.
Management Hints: Fertilization and irrigation will promote a healthy plant and reduce successful attack by this pest. Spray bark of trunk and large branches in late May. There is one generation per year. (p. 274)
Spider Mites: Horticultural spray oil can be applied as a dormant treatment. Formulations of abamectin, bifenthrin (Bifenthrin Pro Multi-Insecticide, Onyx Insecticide, Talstar F, Talstar Lawn & Tree Flowable, Talstar GC Flowable, Talstar Nursery Flowable, and TalstarOne Multi-Insecticide only), chlorpyrifos (Dursban 50W only), deltamethrin, disulfoton, fenpyroximate, hexythiazox (for honeylocust spider mite), horticultural oil, hydrophobic extract of neem oil, insecticidal soap, lambda-cyhalothrin (Battle GC, Demand CS, Scimitar CS, Scimitar GC, and Scimitar WP only), malathion, oxydemeton-methyl, spinosad, spiromesifen, and tau-fl uvalinate are labeled for mite management.
Management Hints: Select and apply horticultural spray oil according to label directions. Manage vulnerable life stages in the spring as they hatch from eggs. Repeat applications may be needed. (p. 472)