Two small plot trials were conducted in Jefferson Co., Arkansas, in 2000 to evaluate Steward for the control of the Heliothine complex in conventional (non- B.t.) cotton. In the first trial, Steward (indoxacarb) was compared to various pyrethroids and other new cotton insecticides. In the second trial, Steward was evaluated alone and at a reduced rate with tank-mix partners. Steward at 0.11 lb (AI)/acre provided heliothine control comparable to Tracer at 0.067 lb (AI)/acre. It also outperformed the traditional pyrethroid standards. In addition, Steward at the reduced rate of
0.075 lb (AI)/acre in combination with standard rates of Orthene, Curacron, or Asana XL provided heliothine control comparable to Steward at 0.11 lb (AI)/acre which is its labeled rate for heliothine control.