| Common name (Example trade name) | Mode of Action1 | Selectivity (affected groups)2 | Predatory Mites3 | General Predators4 | Parasites4 | Honey bees5 | Duration of impact to natural enemies6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| abamectin (Agri-Mek) | 6 | moderate (mites) | M | L | M/H | I | moderate to predatory mites and affected insects |
| acetamiprid (Assail) | 4A | moderate (sucking insects, larvae) | —7 | — | — | II | moderate |
| azadirachtin (Neemix) | un | broad (insects, mites) | M | L/M | L/M | II | short |
| Bacillus thuringiensis ssp. kurstaki | 11A | narrow (caterpillars) | L | L | L | III | none |
| bifenazate (Acramite) | un | narrow (spider mites) | L | L | L | II | short |
| buprofezin (Centaur) | 16 | narrow (scales) | L | H8 | L | II | long |
| carbaryl (Sevin XLR Plus) | 1A | broad (insects, mites) | M | H | M | I | long |
| chlorantraniliprole (Altacor) | 28 | narrow (primarily caterpillars) | L | L | L/M | III | short |
| clofentezine (Apollo) | 10A | narrow (mites) | L | L | L | III | short |
| diazinon–foliar (Diazinon 50WP) | 1B | broad (insects, mites) | L | H | H | I | moderate to long |
| diflubenzuron (Dimilin) | 15 | — | L | H | L | II | — |
| esfenvalerate (Asana) | 3A | broad (insects, mites) | H | M | H | I | moderate |
| fenbutatin oxide (Vendex) | 12B | narrow (pest mites) | L | L | L | III | short |
| hexythiazox (Onager, Savey) | 10A | narrow (mites) | L | L | L | II | short |
| imidacloprid (Admire Pro) | 4A | narrow (sucking insects) | M | M | H | I | short to moderate |
| indoxacarb (Avaunt) | 22A | narrow (caterpillars, plant bugs) | L | L | L | I | moderate |
| methomyl (Lannate) | 1A | broad (insects, mites) | H | H | H | I | moderate |
| methoxyfenozide (Intrepid) | 18 | narrow (caterpillars) | L | L | L | II | none |
| permethrin (Ambush, Pounce) | 3A | broad (insects, mites) | H | H | H | I | long |
| petroleum oil | un | broad (exposed insects, mites) | L | L | L | II | short to none |
| phosmet (Imidan) | 1B | broad (insects, mites) | H | H | H | I | moderate to long |
| pyridaben (Nexter) | 21A | broad (insects, mites) | H | M | — | I | short |
| pyriproxyfen (Seize) | 7C | narrow (scale, beetles) | L | H8 | L | II | long |
| spinetoram (Delegate) | 5 | narrow (caterpillars, thrips, whiteflies, aphids, scales) | M | M9 | L/M | II | moderate10 |
| spinosad (Entrust, Success) | 5 | narrow (caterpillars, thrips, whiteflies, aphids, scales) | M | M9 | L/M | II | short to moderate |
| spirodiclofen (Envidor) | 23 | narrow (mites) | L | — | — | II | — |
| sulfur | un | narrow (mites) | L/H | L | H | III | short |
| H = high M = moderate L = low — = no information un = unknown or uncertain mode of action | |
| 1 | Rotate pesticides with a different mode-of-action group number, and do not use products with the same mode-of-action group number more than twice per season to help prevent the development of resistance. For example, the organophosphates have a group number of 1B; insecticides with a 1B group number should be alternated with insecticides that have a group number other than 1B. Mode-of-action group numbers for insecticides and miticides (un=unknown or uncertain mode of action) are assigned by IRAC (Insecticide Resistance Action Committee). For additional information, see their website at http://www.irac-online.org/. |
| 2 | Selectivity: broad means it affects most groups of insects and mites; narrow means it affects only a few specific groups. |
| 3 | Toxicities are generally to the native strain of the western predatory mite, Galendromus occidentalis. Where differences have been measured in toxicity of the pesticide-resistant strain versus the native strain, these are listed as pesticide-resistant strain/native strain. |
| 4 | Toxicities are averages of reported effects and should be used only as a general guide. Actual toxicity of a specific insecticide depends on factors including the application rate, environmental conditions, and life stage and species of parasite or predator. |
| 5 | Ratings are as follows: I—Do not apply or allow to drift to plants that are flowering; II—Do not apply or allow to drift to plants that are flowering, except when the application is made between sunset and midnight if allowed by the pesticide label and regulations; III—No bee precaution, except when required by the pesticide label or regulations. For more information about pesticide synergistic effects, see Bee Precaution Pesticide Ratings. |
| 6 | Duration: short means hours to days; moderate means days to 2 weeks; and long means many weeks or months. |
| 7 | May cause an increase in spider mite numbers. |
| 8 | Kills lady beetles. |
| 9 | Toxic against some natural enemies (predatory thrips, syrphid fly and lacewing larvae, beetles) when sprayed and up to 5-7 days after, especially for syrphid fly larvae. |
| 10 | Residual is moderate if solution is between pH of 7 to 8. |