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Table 24. Strawberry Pest Management Table

Table 24. Strawberry pest management table.
For resistance management do not make more than 2 sequential applications of fungicides in the same FRAC group or insecticides in the same IRAC group. See product labels or RAC column in this table for groups.
Pest RAC
Group
Spray Material, Rate/A
(pre harvest interval PHI)
Cultural Practices and
Scouting Notes
Comments
Establishment Year - at planting
Red Stele
(Phytophthora spp.)
FRAC
P07
49, 4
P07
4
BM02
 
BM02
 
Aliette WDG, 2.5 lb/100 (1)
Orondis Gold, 20-62 fl oz (28)
Phostrol, 2.5-5 pt/100gal
Ridomil Gold SL, 1pt 
RootShield PLUS Granules, 2.5-6.0 lb/half acre in-furrow (0)
RootShield PLUS WP, 16-32 oz in-furrow spray or transplant starter solution; 3-8 oz/100 gal in field chemigation (0)
 

 

Use as preplant dip; soak roots and crowns for 15 - 30 minutes and plant within 24 hrs.
All RootShield formulations should be used preventively.
Make first Orondis Gold application soon after planting when overhead watering for plant establishement is completed. Make second application 30 days before the begining of harvest or at fruit set. 
Make first application of Ridomil Gold SL after transplanting. Make the second application 30 days before the begining of harvest or at fruit set. Depending on disease pressure, a third application may be made at harvest. 
Black Root Rot
FRAC
11
 
19
BM02
BM02
 
BM02
 
 
 
BM02
 
BM02
 
BM02
 
 
Abound, 0.4-0.8 fl oz/1000 row feet banded or in-furrow
Ph-D, 6.2 oz (0)
Double Nickel LC, 1-2 qt (0)
Double Nickel 55 WDG, 0.25-3 lb/1000 row feet (0)
RootShield WP, 16-32 oz in-furrow or transplant starter solution (0); 3-5 oz/100 gal for field chemigation (0)
RootShield Granules, 2.5-6.0 lb/ half acre in-furrow (0)
RootShield PLUS Granules, 2.5-6.0 lb/half acre in-furrow (0)
RootShield PLUS WP, 16-32 oz in-furrow spray or transplant starter solution; 3-8 oz/100 gal in field chemigation (0)
 
 
Abound should be applied at planting.
All RootShield formulations should be used preventively.
Ph-D is recommended to target the root rot Cylindrocarpon spp.
Double Nickel can supress Rhizoctonia, Fusararium and Pythium, fungi associated with black root rot.
Double Nickel: see label for additional application methods and rates (in furrow, soil drench, drip and chemigation). 
Aphids
IRAC
4A
3, UN
4A
 
Admire Pro, 10.5-14 oz (14)
Azera, 1.0 to 3.5 pt (0)
Platinum, 1.7-4.01 oz (50)
 
Admire Pro should be applied just prior to or during transplanting.
White Grubs, Leafhoppers, Strawberry Root Weevils
IRAC
4A
N/A
 
Platinum, 1.7-4.01 oz (50)
NemaShield HB, 1 billion nematodes (0)
 
Apply nematodes in early- to mid-May or mid- to late-August as a band treatment. Application rates are given for the treated area. Irrigate prior to and following the nematode spray.
Establishment Year - as needed throughout the growing season
Two-Spotted Spider Mites (TSSM)
IRAC
20D
6
3
3A
3
20B
6, 28
25
21A
23
21A
10A
12B
10B



 
 
Acramite 50WS, 0.75-1 lb (1)
*Agri–Mek 0.15EC, 3.5 oz (3)
*Bifenture 10DF, 16-32 oz (0)
*Brigade WSB, 16-32 oz (0)
*Danitol 2.4EC, 16-21 oz (2)
Kanemite 15SC, 21-31oz (1)
Minecto Pro, 10 oz (3)
Nealta, 13.7 oz (1)
Nexter SC, 7.5-17 oz (7)
Oberon 2SC, 12-16 oz (3)
Portal, 2 pt (1)
Savey 50DF, 6 oz (3)
Vendex 50WP, 1.5-2 lb (1)
Zeal 2-3 oz (1)
Des-X Insecticidal Soap, 2% sol (0)
JMS Stylet Oil, 3 qts (0)
SuffOil-X, 1-2 gal (0)
Trilogy (Neem) 1-2% sol (0)
Predatory mite release,
rate varies (0)
Do not overfertilize with nitrogen as this stimulates higher mite populations.
Scout for presence of TSSM by randomly sampling 60 leaves from whole field.
Treat field with miticide or release mite predators if TSSM are found on more than 25% of leaves sampled.
Consult your Extension Specialist for help identifying mite predators and/or finding a source of predators for release.
Good spray coverage, especially on the underside of leaves is important for successful control. Use adequate gallonage and sufficient pressure to achieve good spray coverage.
Repeat applications may be needed for successful control.
Apply Portal in a minimum of 25 gals. of water per acre.
Savey and Zeal are effective on eggs and immatures and not adults so are best used when infestation levels are low.
Apply Nealta at first sign of mites, before population increases.
 
Aphids
IRAC
4A
4A
4A
UN
3, UN
3
UN
UN
3A

UN
18
 

4A
3A

 
4A, 28
 
Actara, 1.5-3 oz (3)
Admire Pro, 10.5-14 oz soil (14)
Admire Pro, 1.3 oz foliar (7)
Aza-Direct, 16-56 oz (0)
Azera, 1.0 to 3.5 pt (0)
*Bifenture 10DF, 6.4-32 oz (0)
BotaniGard 22WP, 0.5-2 lb (0)
BotaniGard ES, 0.5-2 qt (0)
*Brigade WSB, 6.4-32 oz (0)
Des-X insecticidal soap, 2% sol (0)
Molt-X, 8-10 oz (0)
Mycotrol O, 0.5-1 qt (0)
Neemix 10-16 oz (0)
PFR-97 20 WDG, 1-2 lb (0)
Platinum, 1.7-4.01 oz (50)
Pyganic EC, 16-64 oz (0)
SuffOil-X, 1-2 gal (0)
Trilogy, 1-2% sol (0)
Volium Flexi, 2-4 oz (3)
Scout fields for presence and treat only if significant infestation is found. Spot treatments may be sufficient in many cases.
Admire Pro and Platinum are systemic materials - make soil application or through drip irrigation. Admire Pro can also be applied to foliage at lower rate.
 
Leafhoppers
IRAC
4A
4A
UN
UN
16

1B
UN
 
UN
4A
1A
4A, 28
 
Actara, 1.5-3 oz (3)
Assail 30 SG, 1.9-4.0 oz (1)
BotaniGard22WP, 0.5-2 lb (0)
BotaniGard ES, 0.5-2 qt (0)
Courier SC, 9 to 13.6 oz (3)
Des-X Insecticidal Soap, 2% sol (0)
Malathion 57EC, 1.5-3 pt (3)
Molt-X, 8-10 oz (0)
M-Pede, 2.0% solution (0)
Mycotrol, .25-1 qt (0)
Platinum, 1.7-4.01 oz (50)
Sevin 4F, 1-2 qt (7)
Volium Flexi, 2-4 oz (3)
Scout fields for leafhopper damage; distorted leaf shape; reflexed leaf growth.
Apply only if symptoms observed.
Apply Portal in a minimum of 25 gals. of water per acre.
 
Apply Courier in at least 80 gals of water/A when populations reach threshold of 1 nymph/leaf sampled. 
Leaf Spot
FRAC
M01
M01
11
M4
M4
3,9
7,11
3
3
7,11
 
Badge SC, 1-2.5 pt (0)
Badge X2, 1-2.5 lb (0)
Cabrio EG, 12-14 oz (0)
Captan 50W, 3-6 lb (0)
Captec 4L, 3 qt (0)
Inspire Super, 14-20 fl oz (0)
Merivon, 4-7 fl oz (0)
Mettle 125 ME, 3-5 fl oz, (0)
Nova/Rally 40W, 2.5-5.0 oz (0)
Pristine, 18.5-23 oz (0)
 
Apply only if symptoms observed.
Both Badge SC and X2 require 48 hr REI.
Begin applications of Merivon no later than 10% bloom, or prior to disease development and continue on a 7 to 14 day interval. Use the shorter interval and/or higher rate when disease pressure is high. 
Powdery Mildew
FRAC
1,M04
 
 
11
M01
11
BM01
3, 9
7
M02
7,11
3
7, 12
19
7,11
3
11, 3
13
3
P05
NC
9, 12
3
U6
M01
BM02
BM02
BM02
BM01
NC
NC
BM02
BM02
NC
19
P05
BM02
NC
M02
NC
 
Topsin-M 70WP, 0.75-1 lb (1) plus Captan 50WP, 3 lb (0)
Or, use alone:
Abound, 6-15.5 fl oz (0)
Badge SC, 1-2.5 pt (0)
Cabrio EG, 12-14 oz (0)
Fracture, 20.5-24.4 fl oz (1)
Inspire Super, 14-20 fl oz (0)
Kenja 400SC,  13.5-15.5 fl oz (0)
Kumulus, 5-10 lb (0)
Merivon, 4-7 fl oz (0)
Mettle 125ME, 3-5 fl oz (0)
Miravis Prime, 9.1-13.4 fl oz (0)
Ph-D, 6.2 oz (0)
Pristine, 18.5-23 oz (0)
Procure 50WS, 4-8 oz (1)
Quadris Top, 12-14 fl oz (0)
Quintec, 4-6 fl oz (1)
Rally 40WSP, 2.5-5 oz (0)
Regalia, 1-4qt/100 gal (0)
Rendition, 1-3 pt (0)
Switch 62.5WG, 11-14 fl oz (0)
Tilt, 6 fl oz (30)
Torino, 3.4 oz (0)
Badge X2, 0.75-1.25 lb (0)
CEASE, 3-6 qt/100 gal (0)
Double Nickel LC, 1-6 qt (0)
Double Nickel 55 WDG, 0.25-3 lb (0)
EcoSwing, 1.5-2 pt (0)
JMS Stylet Oil, 3 qt (0)
Kaligreen, 2.5-3 lb (1)
LifeGard WG, 1-4.5 oz/100 gal (0)
Microthiol Disperss, 5-10 lb (0)
MilStop SP, 2-5 lb (0)
OSO 5%SC, 6.5-13 fl oz (0)
Regalia, 1-4 qt/ 100 gal (0)
Serenade ASO, 2-4 qt (0)
SuffOil-X, 1-2% by volume (0)
Thiolux, 5-10 lb (0)
Trilogy, 1% solution (0)
Plant beds in such a way as to maximize the air circulation and drying of foliage. Avoid excess nitrogen fertilization.

Some cultivars are more susceptible to powdery mildew than others. See Table 22 for susceptibility rating.
Cultivars vary in their susceptibility to powdery mildew.
Applications of Abound should begin prior to disease development. See label for details.
Captan has a 0 day phi, but the REI of 24 hrs requires that PPE be worn during this period.
Apply Torino in a minimum of 20 gals of water per acre.
Begin application of Serenade for suppresion of powdery mildew at or before flowering and repeat every 7-10 days or as needed through harvest. For improved performance, use in a tank mix or rotational program with other registered fungicides for powdery mildew control. 
Begin application of Kaligreen at first sign of  disease.
Both Badge SC and XE require 48 hr REI. 
CEASE is labelled for greenhouse/hightunnel production only. Requires 4 hr REI.
MilStop SP can be used preventatively and as a curative in early disease development. 
Begin applications of Merivon no later than 10% bloom, or prior to disease development and continue on a 7 to 14 day interval. Use the shorter interval and/or the higher rate when disease pressure is high. 
Do not make more than 2 sequential applications of Fracture before alternating with a different chemsitry.
Apply EcoSwing with minimum of 10gal water/A for ground applications. See label for additional applications methods and sites. 
See label for JMStylet Oil mixing restrictions (strawberries). 
Use a minimum of 15gal of water/A for ground application of Quadris Top.
Begin application of Switch 62.5WG at or before bloom. See label for interval details.
Tilt is more effective when applied and allowed to dry before a rainfall. 
 

 

Fruiting Years - Early Spring (new leaves are expanding and blossom buds visible)
Cyclamen Mite
IRAC
6
21A
 
 
Agri-Mek 3.5 oz (3) suppression only
Portal 2 pt (1)
Scout fields by looking for areas where the plants are slightly stunted and leaves are somewhat distorted or crinkled. Scout fields again in late summer for return populations.
Use high volume directed spray to ensure penetration of spray material into plant crowns for optimal control.
Apply Portal in a minimum of 200-300 gals. of water per acre plus adjuvant.
 
Strawberry Bud Weevil (clipper)
IRAC
3A
3A
3
1B
1A
3
 
*Bifenture 10DF, 6.4-32 oz (0)
*Brigade WSB, 6.4-32oz (0)
*Danitol 2.4EC, 0.33 oz (2)
*Lorsban 4E, 1 qt (21)
Sevin 4F, 1-2 qt (7)
PyGanicEC, 16-64 oz (0)
Scout field perimiter especially near woods or hedgerows for incoming populations. Begin scouting prior to bud expansion and bloom and continue through petal fall. Spot treatments can be made if infestation is localized to field perimeter.
See text on bud weevil for thresholds.
All of these insecticides are toxic to mite predators.
Lorsban can only be used pre-bloom and is limited to two applications per season.Follow-up first spray with a second spray 10-14 days later.
Tarnished Plant Bug
only
IRAC
4A
3A
3A
4C
3
1B
UN
15
4A, 28
 
Assail 30 SG, 4.0-6.9 oz (1)
*Bifenture 10DF, 6.4-32 oz (0)
*Brigade WSB, 6.4-32oz (0)
Closer SC, 2.75 - 4.5 fl oz (1)
*Danitol 2.4 EC, 10.6 oz (2)
*Dibrom 8EC, 1 pt (1)
Molt-X, 8-10 oz (0)
Rimon 0.83 EC, 6 to 12 oz (1)
Volium Flexi 5 oz (3) suppression only
Brigade & Bifenture, with 0 days to harvest (12 hr REI), and Dibrom, with only a 1 day harvest interval may be very useful for day neutral varieties.
Use Captiva to repel or suppress plant bugs.
Molt-X and Rimon are a molting disrupters; they will not control adult stages
Tarnished Plant Bug and Spittlebug
IRAC
3A
3
1B
3, UN
3
 
*Brigade WSB, 6.4-32oz (0)
*Danitol 2.4EC, 10.6 oz (2)
Malathion 57EC, 1.5-3 pt (3)
Azera, 1.0 to 3.5 pt (0)
PyGanic EC, 1.4, 16-64 oz (0)
 
Spittlebug
only
IRAC
4A
1A
 
Assail 30 SG, 1.9-4.0 oz (1)
Sevin 4F, 1-2 qt (7)
Spittlebugs generally do not damage fruit but make them less appealing to pickers.
Thrips
IRAC
4A
UN
4C
1B
1B
6, 28
UN
5
15
3, UN
5
UN
UN
 
Assail 30 SG, 4.0-6.9 oz (1)
BotaniGard ES, 0.5-2 qt (0)
Closer SC, 4.5 oz (1) suppression only
*Dibrom 8E, 1 pt (1)
Malathion 8F, 1.5-2 pt (3)
Minecto Pro, 10 oz (3) suppression only
Molt-X, 8-10 oz (0)
Radiant SC, 6-10 oz (1)
Rimon 0.83 EC, 6 to 12 oz (1)
Azera, 1.0 to 3.5 pt (0)
Entrust, 1.25-2 oz (0)
Mycotrol O, 1-2 qt (0)
PFR-97 20 WDG, 1-2 lb/a (0)
See text on thrips for details of scouting and sampling methods.
Radiant effectiveness may be improved by addition of an adjuvant to the spray mix.
Use Closer to suppress thrips.
Molt-X and Rimon are molting disrupters; they will not control adult stages
Two-Spotted Spider Mite (TSSM)
IRAC
20D
6
3A
3A
3
20B
25
23
21A
10A
12B
10B 

 
UN
 
 
Acramite 50W, 0.75-1 lb (1)
*Agri–Mek 0.15EC, 16 oz (3)
*Bifenture 10DF, 16-32 oz (0)
*Brigade WSB, 16-32 oz (0)
*Danitol 2.4 EC 0.33 oz (2)
Kanemite 15SC, 21-31oz (1)
Nealta, 13.7 oz (1)
Oberon 2SC, 12-16 oz (3)
Portal, 2 pt (1)
Savey 50DF, 6 oz (3)
Vendex 50WP, 1.5-2 lb (1)
Zeal, 2-3 oz (1)
Des-X Insecticidal Soap, 2% sol (0)
JMS Stylet Oil, 3 qts (0)
PFR-97 WDG, 1-2 lb (0)
Trilogy (Neem) 1-2% solution (0)
Predatory mite release, rate varies (0)
Do not over-fertilize with nitrogen as this stimulates higher mite populations.
Scout for presence of TSSM by randomly sampling 60 leaves from whole field.
Treat field with miticide or release mite predators if TSSM are found on more than 25% of leaves sampled.
Consult your Extension Specialist for help identifying mite predators and/or finding a source of predators for release.
Good spray coverage, especially on the underside of leaves is important for successful control. Use adequate gallonage and sufficient pressure to achieve good spray coverage.
Repeat applications may be needed for successful control. 
Apply Portal in a minimum of 25 gals. of water per acre.
Savey and Zeal are effective on eggs and immatures and not adults so are best used when infestation levels are low.
Apply Nealta at first sign of mites, before population increases.
 
Leaf Spot
Leaf Scorch
Leaf Blight
FRAC
 
1
 
M4
 
M01
M01
11
M4
7, 11
3
7, 11
3
NC
 
Combine:

Topsin-M 70WP, 0.75-1 lb (1) 
plus
Captan 50WP, 3-6 lb (0)
Or, use alone:
Badge SC, 1-2.5 pt (0)
Badge X2 1-2.5 lb (0)
Cabrio EG, 12-14 oz (0)
Captan 50WP, 3-6 lb (0)
Merivon, 4-7 fl oz (0)
Mettle 125ME, 3-5 fl oz (0)
Pristine, 18.5-23 oz (0)
Rally 40WSP, 2.5-5 oz (0)
Rendition, 1-3 pt (0)
Improve air circulation by narrowing row width, increasing distance between rows, and raising beds. This will allow faster drying after rain, irrigation, and dew.
Remove or thoroughly incorporate leaf debris from field at renovation. This helps disrupt the disease cycle of these fungi.
Avoid excess nitrogen applications that promotes dense foliage and poor air circulation.
Treatment not needed unless infection is severe. Fungicide applications for gray mold will usually manage leaf spots as well.
Captan has a 0 day phi, but the REI of 24 hrs requires that PPE be worn during this period.
Both Badge SC and X2 formulations require a 48 hr REI. 
Red Stele
FRAC
P07
49, 9
P07
4
BM02
 
BM02
 
 
Aliette WDG, 2.5-5 lb - foliar (0)
Orondis Gold, 20-62fl oz (28)
Phostrol, 2.5-5 pt (0)
Ridomil Gold SL, 1 pt (0)
RootShield PLUS WP, 16-32 oz in-furrow spray; 3-8 oz/100 gal in field chemigation (0)
RootShield PLUS Granules, 2.5-6 lb/half acre in-furrow (0)
Early spring or fall applications are recommended for control of red stele.
Use sufficient water to move Ridomil into the root zone. There is no preharvest interval for this application.
Phostrol may be used as a preplant root dip or postplant foliar application. See label for specific instructions.
Note Orondis Gold long PHI (28 days) and 48hr REI. 
Spring, Pre-bloom to Early-bloom (from bud expansion to 10% bloom)
Tarnished Plant Bug (TPB)
Spittlebug
 
Same as Early Spring, Pre-bloom treatments shown above.
See text on tarnished plant bug for details of scouting and sampling methods.
DO NOT SPRAY INSECTICIDES DURING BLOOM. In case of an emergency, use only those materials listed as having low toxicity to pollinators (see Tables 65-66).
Strawberry Bud Weevil
 
Same as Early Spring, Pre-bloom treatments shown above.
See text on strawberry bud weevil (clipper) for details of scouting and sampling methods.
Two-Spotted Spider Mite (TSSM)
 
Same as Early Spring, Pre-bloom treatments shown above.
Thrips
 
Same as Early Spring, Pre-bloom treatments shown above.
See text on thrips for details of scouting and sampling methods.
Anthracnose
FRAC
11
11
12
M4
17, M4
3
3, 9
7
7, 11
19
7,11
11, 3
9, 12
P05
19
3
BM02
BM02
19
BM02
NC
 
Abound F, 6-15.5 fl oz (0)
Cabrio EG, 12-14 oz (0)
Cannonball WG, 5.5-8 oz (0)
Captan 50WP, 6 lb (0)
Captevate WDG, 5.25 lb (0)
Inspire, 5.5-7 fl oz (0)
Inspire Super 14-20 fl oz (0)
Kenja 400SC,  13.5-15.5 fl oz (0)
Merivon 5.5-8 fl oz (0)
Miravis Prime, 11.4-13.4 fl oz (0)
Ph-D, 6.2 oz (0)
Pristine, 18.5-23 oz (0)
Quadris Top, 12-14 fl oz (0)
Switch 62.5WG, 11-14 fl oz (0)
Regalia, 1-4 qt/100 gal (0)
Tavano 5% SC (0)
Tilt, 6 fl oz (30)
Double Nickel LC, 1-6 qt (0)
Double Nickel 55 WDG, 0.25-3 lb (0)
OSO 5% SC, 6.5-13 fl oz (0)
Serenade ASO, 2-4 qt (0)
Trilogy, 1% solution (0)
 
Begin application of Cannonball at or before bloom and continue on 7-10 day interval. After 2 applications, alternate to another fungicide with different mode of action. 
Apply Inspire in sufficient water to provide through coverage. See label for application intervals. 
Use minimum of 15gal water/A for ground application of Quadris Top. See label for addiotional application methods. 
Begin application of Miravis Prime prior to disease development. 
Begin applications of Merivon no later than 10% bloom, or prior to disease development and continue on 7-14 day interval. Use shorter interval and/or the higher rate when disease pressure is high.
Serenade should be applied prior to disease development and repeat on 7-10 intervals or as needed. For improved performance, use in a tank mix or rotational program with other registered fungicides. Thorough coverage is essential. 
Regalia: suppression of strawberry Anthracnose
Note long PHI for Tilt (30). 
 
Botrytis Gray Mold
FRAC
1
17
 
M4
M3
 
12
M4
17,M4
17
BM01
3,9
7
7,11
7, 12
19
7,11
NC
9
9, 12
BM02
BM02
BM02
BM02
NC
NC
19
BM02
NC
Combine either:
Topsin-M 70WP, 0.75-1lb (1) or,
Elevate 50WDG, 1-1.5 lb (0) 
plus
Captan 50WP, 3 lb (0) or
Thiram SC, 1.5-2.5 qt  (1)
Or, use alone:
Cannonball WG, 5.5-8 oz (0)
Captan 50WP, 3-6 lb (0)
Captevate WDG, 3.5-5.25 lb (0)
Elevate 50WDG, 1.5 lb (0)
Fracture, 24.4-36.6 fl oz (1)
Inspire Super, 14-20 fl oz (0)
Kenja 400 SC,  13.5-15.5 fl oz (0)
Merivon, 8-11 fl oz (0)
Miravis Prime, 9.1-13.4 fl oz (0)
Ph-D, 6.2 oz (0)
Pristine, 18.5-23 oz (0)
Rendition, 1-3 pt (0)
Scala, 18 fl oz (0)
Switch 62.5WG, 11-14 oz (0)
CEASE, 3-6 qt/100 gal (0)
BotryStop 2-4 lb (0) 
Double Nickel LC, 1-6 qt (0)
Double Nickel 55 WDG, 0.25-3 lb (0)
JMS Stylet Oil, 3 qts/100 gal (0)
MilStop SP, 2-5 lb (0)
OSO 5% SC, 6.5-13 oz (0)
Serenade ASO, 2-4 qt (0)
Trilogy, 1% solution (0)
Improve air circulation by narrowing row width, increasing distance between rows, and raising beds. This will allow faster drying after rain, irrigation, and dew.
Remove or thoroughly incorporate leaf debris from field at renovation. This helps disrupt the disease cycle of these fungi.
Avoid excess nitrogen application that promotes dense foliage and poor air circulation.
Blossom protection is the most important component of successful Botrytis control. An early bloom application should be made at 10% bloom and followed up at mid and late bloom if field conditions are wet.
Captan has a 0 day phi, but the REI of 24 hrs requires that PPE be worn during this period.
Be careful about phytotoxicity when using JMS Stylet Oil in proximity to some other materials, especially Captan. Read label carefully before use.
Begin application of Serenade at or before flowering and repeat every 7-10 days or as needed through harvest. For improved performance, use in a tank mix or rotational program with other registered fungicide for Botrytis control.
CEASE is labelled for greenhouse/ high tunnel production only. Has 4 hr REI.
MilStop SP may be used curatively in early disease development or used preventatively.
Do not make more than 2 sequential applications of Fracture before alternating with a different chemistry.
BotryStop: Don't use stomatal flooding or penetrant adjuvant.
Begin application of Miravis Prime prior to disease development.
Bacterial Angular Leaf Spot
FRAC
P01
M01
NC
NC
M01
BM02
M01
M01
BM02
BM02
BM02
 
Actigard 50WG, 0.5-0.75 oz (0)
Kocide 3000, 0.75-1.25 lb (0)
Oxidate, 1:100 - curative (0)
Rendition, 1-3 pt (0)
Badge SC, 1-2.5 pt (0)
CEASE, 3-6 qt/100 gal (0)
Badge X2, 1-2.5 lb (0)
Cueva, 0.5-2 gal/100 gal (0)
Double Nickel LC, 1-6 qt (0)
Double Nickel 55, 0.25-3 lb (0)
Lifegard LC, 1gal/100 gal (0)
Avoid unneeded overhead irrigation; allow drying time between wetting periods when possible.
Avoid excess nitrogen application that promotes dense foliage and poor air cirulation.
Avoid working in fields when wet.
Do not apply Actigard 50WG within 5days of transplanting. Begin appplications when disease apears and continue on 7 to 10day interval. 
Apply Kocide in at least 20 gallons water. Use higher rates when conditions favor disease. Discontinue use if signs of crop injury appear.
Spray Oxidate when conditions first appear. Use caution when tank mixing Oxidate with other materials; conduct a compatability test for any combinations.
Both Badge SC and X2 formulations require 48hr REI for field use. 
Oxidate can be applied as curative or preventative (1:200-1:400). See label for application details. 
CEASE is labelled for greenhouse/high tunnel production only. Has a 4 hr REI. 
Full-bloom (from 10% bloom until no blossoms remain)
Tarnished Plant Bug (TPB)
 
DO NOT SPRAY INSECTICIDES DURING BLOOM TO PROTECT POLLINATORS
Avoid mowing hay or alfalfa in adjacent fields when strawberries are in bloom, since this will drive tarnished plant bugs into nearby stawberry fields.
Two-Spotted Spider Mite (TSSM)
 
Same as Early Spring, Pre-bloom recommendations.
Botrytis Gray Mold
 
Same as Spring, Pre-bloom to early-bloom recommendations.
Bacterial Angular Leaf Spot
FRAC
M01
NC
NC
M01
M01
BM02
M01
BM02
BM02
 
Kocide, 3000, 0.75-1.25 lb (0)
Oxidate 2.0, 1:100 - curative (0)
Rendition, 1-3 pt (0)
 Badge SC, 1-2.5 pt (0)
Badge X2, -1.25 lb (0)
CEASE, 3-6 qt/100 gal (0)
Cueva, 0.5-2 gal/100 gal (0)
Double Nickel LC, 1-6 qt (0)
Double Nickel 55, 0.25-3 lb (0)
Avoid excessive overhead irrigation; allow drying time between wetting periods when possible.
Avoid excess nitrogen application that promotes dense foliage and poor air circulation.
Avoid work in fields when wet.
Apply Kocide in at least 20 gallons water. Use higher rates when conditions favor disease. Discontinue use if signs of crop injury appear.
Spray Oxidate when conditions first appear.  Use caution when tank mixing Oxidate with other materials; conduct a compatability test for any combinations.
Both Badge formulations require 48 hr REI (for field use).  
CEASE is labelled for greenhouse/ hightunnel production only. Has 4 hr REI.
Early Summer (Fruit-set to harvest)
Tarnished Plant Bug (TPB)
 
Same as Early spring, Pre-bloom treatments shown above.
See text on tarnished plant bug above for details of scouting and sampling methods.
Sap Beetle
IRAC
4A
3A
3A
3
1B
1B
3
 
Assail 30 SG, 4.0-6.9 oz (1)
*Bifenture 10DF, 16-32 oz (0)
*Brigade WSB, 6.4-32 oz (0)
*Danitol 2.4 EC, 0.33 oz (2)
*Dibrom 8E, 1 pt (1)
Malathion 57EC, 1.5-3 pt (3)
Pyganic EC 1.4, 16-64 oz (0)
Keep field free of over-ripe fruit to the extent possible. Prompt renovation can reduce migration into neighboring fields.
Bait baskets with overripe fruit or balls of bread dough at intervals around edges of field to catch beetles as they migrate into the field.
Spittlebug
 
Same as Spring, Pre-bloom to early-bloom recommendations
Botrytis Gray Mold
 
Same as Spring, Pre-bloom to early-bloom recommendations

Do not allow fruit to become over-ripe.
Harvest regularly.

Spray only if weather is wet or very humid during this period to control secondary infections.

If good coverage was made during bloom, further fungicide applications may not be needed.

Pay strict attention to re-entry periods and harvest intervals for materials used.

Anthracnose
 
Same as Spring, Pre-bloom to early bloom recommendations
Leather Rot
FRAC
11
P07
P07
P07
4
 
Abound, 6-15.5 fl oz (0)
Aliette WDG, 2.5-5 lb (0)
Phostrol, 2.5-5 qt (0)
Prophyt, 2-4 pt (0)
Ridomil Gold SL, 1 pt (0)
 
Make sure to maintain a good mulch layer around plants to reduce puddling and splashing around plants from rain or irrigation.
For leather rot control, make 2 applications of Abound on a 7-day interval from late bloom to harvest. 
For control of leather rot apply Ridomil Gold during the growing season at fruit-set.
 
Bacterial Angular Leaf Spot
 
 Same as Spring, Pre-bloom to early-bloom recommendations
Leaf Spot
Leaf Scorch
Leaf Blight
 
No fungicides until after renovation
Fungicides are usually not applied at this time for leaf spot diseases. Materials used for Botrytis management should alleviate leaf spot symptoms until after renovation.
Improve air circulation by narrowing row width, increasing distance between rows, and raising beds. This will allow faster drying after rain, irrigation, and dew.
Remove or thoroughly incorporate leaf debris from field at renovation. This helps disrupt the disease cycle of these fungi.
Harvest (within 4 days of harvest through harvest)
Botrytis Gray Mold
 
Same as Spring, Pre-bloom to early-bloom treatments above.
Do not allow fruit to become over-ripe.
Harvest regularly.
If irrigating between harvests, be sure the plants have time to dry prior to nightfall or use drip irrigation to deliver water while keeping foliage dry.
Fungicide applications at this time are for emergency situations. Good coverage at infection periods during bloom should make late season sprays unnecessary.
Be sure to follow label instructions for both REI and PHI restrictions.
Anthracnose
 
Same as Spring, Pre-bloom to early bloom recommendations.
Two-Spotted Spider Mite (TSSM)
 
Same as Early Spring, Pre-bloom recommendations.
Slugs
 
Deadline M-Ps, 10-40 lbs
Sluggo, 24-44 lb (0)
Mulching can promote slug populations
Apply in mid-September to reduce egg-laying. Apply prior to fruit ripening to reduce new generation. Avoid contamination of edible plant parts.
Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (BMSB)
IRAC
3A
3A
1B
UN
 

*Bifenture 10DF, 6.4-32 oz (0)
*Brigade WSB, 6.4-32 oz (0)
Malathion 57EC, 1.5-3 pt (3)
Molt-X, 8-10 oz (0)
Surround WP, 25-50 lb (0)
 
As of 2023, brown marmorated stink bugs have been found in all New England states but have not yet become a problem in strawberries.
Spotted Wing Drosophila
(SWD)
IRAC
4A
3A
3A
3
1B
5
6, 28
 
Assail 30 SG, 4.0-6.9 oz (1)
*Bifenture 10DF, 6.4-32 oz (0)
*Brigade WSB, 6.4-32 oz (0)
*Danitol 2.4EC, 10.6 oz (2)
Malathion 57EC, 1.5-3 pts (3)
Radiant, 6-10 oz (1)
Minecto Pro, 10 oz (3)
Flies emerge in late summer. Monitor with traps baited with apple cider vinegar and/or fermenting yeast. Fine screening  (less than 1 mm) can act as a barrier for small plantings.
Day-neutral strawberries are most threatened. Remove all waste fruit from field.
Summer (post-harvest)
Strawberry Root Worm; adult
IRAC
1A
 
Sevin 50WP, 2-4 lb (7)
Scout field for ‘shot-hole’ feeding injury on leaves. If found, look in duff around plants for small copper-colored beetle.
Apply post harvest only when foliar damage is noticed and beetles positively identified.
Larvae feed on roots causing general loss of vigor and possible collapse of plant.
Root Weevils (various)
IRAC
4A
3A
UN
UN
3A
4A
UN
N/A
N/A
N/A
4A, 28
 
Actara, 4 oz, (3)
*Bifenture 10DF, 8-32 oz (0)
BotaniGard 22WP, 0.5-2 lb (0)
BotaniGard ES, 0.5-2 qt (0)
*Brigade WSB, 8-32 oz (0)
Platinum, 1.7-4.01 oz (50)
Mycotrol, 0.5-2 qt (0)
Steinernema spp., 3 billion/A (0)
Heterorhabditis spp., 1/2 - 1 billion/A (0)
NemaShield HB, 1 billion nematodes (0)
Voliam Flexi, 5 oz (3)
Scout fields early for areas of stunted growth. Where found, dig up the roots of a plant and look for grubs. In mid to late summer look every 1- 2 weeks for leaf notching caused by adult feeding. Adult beetles hide in the soil during the day and feed at night.
Plow under old beds as soon as possible to avoid spread of the insect to new beds. Rotate to non-susceptible crop for 3 years.
A high rate (16 oz.) of Brigade or Bifenture is needed to obtain control of adult black vine weevil (best if applied at night).
Apply Platinum as soil drench in fall or early spring for control of larvae; may be applied to new plantings.
Apply nematodes in early- to mid-May or mid- to late-August as a band treatment. Application rates are given for the treated area. Irrigate prior to and following the nematode spray.
Two-Spotted Spider Mite (TSSM)
 
Same as Early Spring, Pre-bloom recommendations.
Cyclamen Mite
 
Same as Early Spring, Pre-bloom recommendations.
Leafhopper
IRAC
4A
16
1B
1A
 
Assail 30 SG, 1.9-4.0 oz (1)
Courier SC, 9 to 13.3 oz (3)
Malathion 57EC, 1.5 - 3 pt (3)
Sevin 4F, 1-2 qt (7)
Plants may be able to tolerate some of this injury without long-lasting damage.
Leafhoppers can infest new or old planting and symptoms show up especially well during runner production.
Apply Portal with a minimum of 25 gals. of water per acre.
 
Apply Courier in at least 80 gals of water/A when populations reach threshold of 1 nymph/leaf sampled.
White Grub
IRAC
4A
4A
 
Admire Pro, 7.0-10.5 oz (14)
Platinum, 5-12 oz (50)
 
Apply within 2 hours of irrigation or rainfall as a broadcast or banded soil treatment, or in irrigation water.
Aphid
 
Same as Establishment Year recommendations.
Powdery Mildew
 
Same as Establishment Year recommendations.
Leaf Spot
Leaf Scorch
Leaf Blight
 
Same as Early Bloom recommendations.
Red Stele
FRAC
P07
P07
P07
49, 4
4
BM02
 
BM02
 
 
Aliette WDG, 2.5-5 lb (0)
Phostrol, 2.5-5 pt (0)
Prophyt, 2-4 pt (0)
Orondis Gold, 20-62 fl oz (28)
Ridomil Gold SL, 1 pt (0) 
RootShield PLUS WP, 16-32 oz in-furrow spray or 3-8 oz/100 gal in field chemigation
RootShield PLUS Granules, 2.5-6 lb/ half acre in-furrow
Proper site selection and preparation to avoid prolonged periods of “wet feet” should be the primary control stratagy for this disease.
Use sufficient water to move the Ridomil Gold into the root zone. There is no preharvest interval for this application. Routine or preventative application of these materials is not recommended.
Apply Phostrol to foliage when weather is wet and cool in late summer or fall; repeat application in spring when growth begins.
Note: Orondis Gold has long PHI (28 days).
Where brand names for chemicals are used, it is for the reader’s information. No endorsement is implied, nor is discrimination intended against products with similar ingredients. Please consult pesticide product labels for rates, application instructions and safety precautions. Users of these products assume all associated risks.
RAC=Resistance Action Committee group for resistance management.  Fungicides=FRAC, Insecticides=IRAC
*Restricted use pesticide; pesticide applicators license required.  OMRI listed for organic production
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For resistance management do not make more than 2 sequential applications of fungicides in the same FRAC group or insecticides in the same IRAC group. See product labels or RAC column in this table for groups.