Beet armyworm on peanut crop

2021 August, 26

1. Symptom & effect of beet armyworm

The 1^st and 2^nd instar (young larvae) feed the soft part of young foliage. From the 3^rd instar, they can attack the reproductive parts such as flowers and young buds.

2. Prevention and Control

To prevent the damage of Beet armyworm, farmer should usually monitor the field’s status to earlier detecting the infestation and using Map Dona 265EC (Chlorpyrifos Methyl 250g/L + Indoxacarb 15g/L) to control.

3. Advantage of product

Map Dona 265EC – Exceeding any limitations

Broad – spectrum insect control: chewing & sucking insect.
Paralysing the nerve, immediately effective.
Kill pest by 4 mechanisms: Contact, Stomach action, Systemic action and strong respiratory.

Dosage: 25 ml/16 water litter bottle

Note: To increase product’s quick absorbing and the ability to spread on the leaf surface, it should be combined with Map Green 6SL (dosage 100ml / 200 water litters) for extending the effectiveness, particularly in rainy season.