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Optimizing chemical control for Diatraea saccharalis (Lepidoptera: Crambidae) in sugarcane
Highlights • Chlorantraniliprole and novaluron are systemic in sugarcane. • Chlorantraniliprole provides up to eight weeks of protection from Diatraea saccharalis injury in sugarcane. • Efficacy of insecticide applications in sugarcane is reduced at low water volumes.
Blake E. Wilson, Leonardo D. Salgado, James M. Villegas
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Optimizing chemical control for Diatraea saccharalis (Lepidoptera: Crambidae) in sugarcane