Table 4.11. Chemicals for the control of weeds in squash production.


Herbicide Time of application Rate (lbs. AI./Acre) Mineral
 6

 DCPA Early post-emergence 8-10

 (Dacthal W-75)

 Diquat Burndown of vines 0.25

 (Diquat H/A after harvest

 Glyphosate Prior to planting 0.5-1.0

 (Roundup)

 Paraquat Pre-plant or pre- 0.63-0.94

 (Gramoxone Extra) emergence

 Sethoxydim Post-emergence 0.188-0.28

 (Poast)


 Source: Florida Weed Control Guide, 1993.




Insects

 In squash production, insects such as wireworm may increase in population with the

removal of methyl bromide. Methods of control for wireworm include Diazinon, a non-

fumigant, and Telone I and Telone C-17, a fumigant chemical (Florida Insect Control Guide,

1993).