Greenhouse grown Tabasco pepper seedlings, Capsicum frutescens L., were treated with different rates of imidacloprid (Provado 1.6F) to determine the movement of the insecticide in the plant, effectiveness against Myzus persicae (Sulzer), and persistence. After 72 hours, percentage mortality was 100% in plants with 15 leaves. Imidacloprid movement was influenced by the amount of soil moisture at the time off application. In addition, imidacloprid remained toxic to M. persicae for up to 4 weeks after the initial application.
Species 1: Homoptera Aphididae Myzus persicae (green peach aphid)
Keywords: Provado
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