Insecticide Treatment Program: 1st Generation
Stage 1 - Overwintered Adults: Scimitar ^® GC insecticide 10 fl. oz./A

Timing:
Application is based on Growing Degree Days (GDD) and ABW activity. Some areas may require two applications spaced 14 days apart.

Early to mid-April
Forsythia half green half gold

Insecticide Treatment Program: 1st Generation
Stage 2 - Early Instar (inside of stem): Acelepryn ^®  insecticide 12 fl. oz./A

Timing:
Application should be applied prior to egg hatch to ensure Acelepryn is in the transpiration stream prior to larvae feeding.

Late April to early May
Dogwood full bloom

Insecticide Treatment Program: 1st Generation
Stage 3 - Late Instar (outside of stem): Ference insecticide 12 fl. oz./A

Timing:
Application should be applied when the third stage larvae exit the stem to feed on the crown and surface roots.

Mid-May to early June
Rhododendron catawbiensis full bloom

Insecticide Treatment Program: 2nd Larval Generation
Stage 4 - Adults: Scimitar GC insecticide 10 fl. oz./A

Timing:
Application is based on the presence of adults.

Mid- to late June

Insecticide Treatment Program: 2nd Larval Generation
Stage 5 - Adults and Late Instar: Provaunt^® WDG insecticide 18 oz./A**

Timing:
Application should be applied about 7 to 14 days after adulticide.

Late June to early July

Insecticide Treatment Program: 2nd Larval Generation
Stage 6 - Asynchronous larvae: Ference insecticide 12 fl. oz./A

Timing:
Application should be applied about 14 to 21 days after Provaunt WDG.

Late July to early August

Insecticide Treatment Program: 3rd Larval Generation (if needed)
Stage 7: Provaunt WDG 18 oz./A

Timing:
Application should be applied about 21 to 28 days after Ference.

Late August to early September