1997 Sunflower Grower Survey of Pest Problems and Pesticide Use 


Table 21. Targeted insect species for parathion used on sunflower in Kansas in 1997.

Targeted Insect Methyl Parathion All Parathiona
Banded Sunflower Moth 18.2 14.3
Seed Weevil 9.1 4.8
Sunflower Head Moth 72.7 81.0

aethyl, methyl and 6-3 parathion; less than 10 respondents for ethyl or 6-3 parathion, so data not reported separately.