Management of Insect Pests in Rangeland and Pasture

Arthropod pests of rangeland and pasture rarely become a serious economic problem. Many pest problems can be avoided by implementing an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) plan that includes the use of good pasture management practices, proper fertilization, mowing and optimal stocking rates. Pesticide applications should not replace the use of good pasture management practices and should not be applied as “preventative insurance” because it is rarely economically or environmentally justifiable.

 

The information herein is for educational purposes only. Reference to commercial products or trade names is made with the understanding that no discrimination is intended and no endorsement by the Cooperative Extension Service is implied. Pesticide recommendations in this publication were correct as of the “Modified Date" but always check the label that came with the purchased insecticide for the most current rates and restrictions

The first name listed is the trade name of a product registered for use in corn for the listed pest. The name in (parentheses) listed below the trade name is the name of the active ingredient. The active ingredient name is provided because in many cases, there are other registered products containing the same active ingredient that may cost less, so producers should compare prices.

 

The number [in brackets] following a product is its Mode of Action number [MOA]. The more frequently insecticides with the same MOA are used, the more likely resistance will occur. This number provides an easy way to select different
modes of action to avoid selecting for pests that are resistant to a certain mode of action.

 

Refer to the following OSU publications for additional information.

 

• EPP-7196 Grasshopper Management in Rangeland, Pastures, and Crops
• NREM-2869 Management Strategies for Rangeland and Introduced Pastures
• NREM-2870 Drought Management Strategies
• NREM-2875 Intensive Early Stocking
• NREM-2882 Weed Control on Rangelands
• NREM-2886 Stocking Rate Determination on Native Rangelands
• PSS-2583 Choosing, Establishing and Managing Bermudagrass Varieties in Oklahoma
• PSS-2585 Forage Legumes for Oklahoma
• PSS-2591 Bermudagrass Pasture Management
• PSS-2594 Plan Grazing Management Using the Oklahoma Grazing Stick

 

 

The information given herein is for educational purposes only. Reference to commercial products or trade names is made with the understanding that no discrimination is intended and no endorsement by the Cooperative Extension Service is implied.

 

The pesticide information presented in this publication was current with federal and state regulations at the time of printing. The user is responsible for determining that the intended use is consistent with the label of the product being used. Use pesticides safely. Read and follow label directions. The information given herein is for educational purposes only. Reference to commercial products or trade names is made with the understanding that no discrimination is intended and no endorsement by the Cooperative Extension Service is implied.

 

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Issued in furtherance of Cooperative Extension work, acts of May 8 and June 30, 1914, in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Director of Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, Oklahoma. This publication is printed and issued by Oklahoma State University as authorized by the Vice President for Agricultural Programs and has been prepared and distributed at a cost of 20 cents per copy. October 2022 AF.