Good News: Endigo ZCX Approved for Rice Stink Bug Control in 2023

by Jarrod Hardke, Rice Extension Agronomist - July 14, 2023

Good News: Endigo ZCX Approved for Rice Stink Bug Control

Nick Bateman, Ben Thrash, and Glenn Studebaker

Endigo ZCX Section 18 Label and Documentation

Rice stink bug numbers and control with lambda has varied greatly since 2020 depending on where you are in the state. In our assays work with lambda, we have rarely exceeded 65% control with a 1X rate, and no benefit has been observed for going above 1X.

With the limited amount of alternative products available, we applied for a section 18 for Endigo ZCX in April, and finally got the approval today July 14^th. Many folks are already familiar with Endigo ZCX due to the section 18 for Endigo ZC the past two summers. Our experience with this product has been good, and we typically see upwards of 14 days of control. Below are list of highlights around the section 18 and Endigo ZCX. If there are any questions please feel free to reach out and contact us.

Endigo ZCX Highlights:

• Approved from July 14^th through October 15^th
• Rate range is 4.5-6 oz (we prefer 5oz)
• Limited to one application per year
• Maximum of 6.0 fl oz/year
• Pre-Harvest Interval is 21 days
• Area within 100 feet of the edge of the field must be kept free of flowering weeds