C. Pickleworms in squash flower. © D, Cucumbers deformee 
feeding. (About one-half natural size.) ¢ E. Pickleworm-ix 
CONTROL WITH INSECTICIDE 
Lindane and carbaryl (Sevin) are the insecticides 
recommended for controlling the pickleworm. Lindane 
usually is most effective. 
They may be applied as dusts or sprays. Dusts are 
ready to use when purchased. A spray is prepared by 
mixing a wettable powder with water. Lindane is also 
available in an emulsifiable concentrate for mixing with 
water. 
Note.—Lindane spray prepared from emulsifiable concen- 
trate is not recommended for cantaloup; it may cause unde- 
sirable flavor. Use of lindane in any form on cantaloup, 
cucumber, and winter squash may have a slight effect on flavor. 
Do not use lindane in fields to be planted later to potatoes or 
other root crops. 
Some injury to the foliage of cucurbit plants may 
occur if several days of rain or high humidity follow 
the use of carbary]l. 
Each dust or spray application should provide either 
4 ounces of actual lindane or | pound of actual carbaryl 
per acre. For example, apply 25 pounds of either a 
1-percent lindane dust or a 4-percent carbary] dust per 
acre. Do not exceed these dosages. 
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