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Rice Stinkbugs Are on the Rise in Arkansas

July 28, 2016

According to Dr. Gus Lorenz, University of Arkansas extension entomologist, rice stinkbug levels are high across the state, especially in the Arkansas River Valley. The rice stink bug, or Oebalus pugnax, does not usually appear in rice fields until heading has begun. The adult pests insert their mouthpieces into the developing seed and inject secretions into the plant. The hardening saliva creates a feed sheath around the plant, which can result in quality and yield loss.

Fortunately, the arsenal of insecticidal tools available to growers includes Karate with Zeon Technology®, a foliar-applied residual insecticide that offers long-lasting, broad-spectrum control of primary and secondary chewing and sucking insects. Karate with Zeon Technology provides residual activity, consistency, flexibility and value.

Product benefits include:

  • Quick release capsules that provide fast knockdown of target pests
  • Improved rainfastness resulting in better overall control
  • Broad crop label with versatile tank mix and chemigation compatibility

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©2016 Syngenta. Important: Always read and follow label instructions. Some products may not be registered for sale or use in all states or counties. Please check with your state or local extension service to ensure registration status. Karate with Zeon Technology is a Restricted Use Pesticide. Karate with Zeon Technology is highly toxic to bees exposed to direct treatment on blooming crops and weeds. Do not apply this product or allow it to drift onto blooming plants while bees are foraging adjacent to the treatment area. Karate with Zeon Technology®, the Alliance Frame, the Purpose Icon and the Syngenta logo are trademarks of a Syngenta Group Company.

 

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