{"product_id":"biosafe-bt-now-insecticide-2-5-gallons","title":"BioSafe BT Now Insecticide, 2.5 Gallons","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"fw-bold fs-2\"\u003eBT NOW - Biological Insecticide\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBT NOW is a water-based, biological insecticide that utilizes a novel strain of bacteria, Bacillus thuringiensis ssp. kurstaki (Btk), to offer targeted control of the caterpillars of certain moths and butterflies on a wide variety of crops. Ingestion of BT NOW paralyzes the insect’s digestive system within hours, halting further crop damage potential. The affected larvae die within 2-5 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"fw-bold mb-0\"\u003eBT Now can be used to control the following types of Lepidoptera Pests\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-sm-12 col-md-12 col-lg-4 col-xl-4\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArmyworm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLooper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeafroller\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSkipper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMoth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCaterpillar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-sm-12 col-md-12 col-lg-4 col-xl-4\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFruitworm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCutworm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHornworm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBudworm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWebworm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row justify-content-center\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-sm-12 col-md-12 col-lg-6 col-xl-6\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"fw-bold fs-3 mb-0\"\u003eWhy BT NOW?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy to use liquid formulation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFour-hour REI - Zero-day PHI\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow residue - MRL exempt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan be used in conjunction with many beneficials and pollinators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for IPM programs — Low resistance potential (IRAC GROUP: 11A)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTank-mix compatible with many commonly used pesticides, fertilizers and adjuvants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"fw-bold mb-0\"\u003eActive Ingredients\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-unstyled\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBacillus thuringiensis ssp. kurstaki strain EVB-113-19\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"fw-bold mb-0\"\u003eCertifications\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-unstyled\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOMRI Listed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-10 col-sm-10 col-md-10 col-lg-6 col-xl-6\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"daspect\" style=\"--ratio: 62.5%;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0910\/5912\/6550\/files\/bt-now_product-shot03-1920x1200.jpg?v=1740548714\" class=\"cfresize_600\" width=\"100%\" alt=\"BT NOW\" title=\"Biological Insecticide\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"fw-bold fs-3 mb-0\"\u003eWhat is BT NOW's mode of action?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eBacillus thuringiensis\u003c\/em\u003e ssp. \u003cem\u003ekurstaki (Btk)\u003c\/em\u003e bacteria found in BT NOW contains natural insecticidal endotoxins called \u003cem\u003e\"cry toxins\"\u003c\/em\u003e. When consumed by the larval stage of target lepidoptera pests, these toxins bind to specific receptors in the insect's gut which immediately disrupts and paralyzes certain digestive functions. After the pest consumes \u003cem\u003eBtk\u003c\/em\u003e, plant tissue will be protected from further damage as the pest halts all feeding within hours. As the activated toxins disrupt membrane integrity in the caterpillar's midgut, \u003cem\u003eBtk\u003c\/em\u003e spores enter the body, proliferate and kill the pest 2-5 days later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"fw-bold fs-3 mb-0\"\u003eCaterpillar Control in Fall Ornamentals\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBT NOW, a water-based product containing a novel strain of \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBacillus thuringiensis\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, effectively targets hatched caterpillars \u003cstrong\u003eTrichogramma\u003c\/strong\u003e may have missed, giving growers the best chance of a successful harvest. This combination achieves excellent control of caterpillars without harmful residue and without disrupting beneficial insect populations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"fw-bold mb-0\"\u003eActive Ingredients:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-0\"\u003eBacillus thuringiensis ssp. kurstaki strain EVB-113-19\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-0\"\u003efermentation solids, spores, and insecticidal toxins .................. 14.49%*\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOTHER INGREDIENTS:\u003c\/strong\u003e......................................85.51%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTOTAL:\u003c\/strong\u003e................................................................................. 100.00%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*Potency: 76 billion Cabbage Looper Units (CLU) per gallon of product. The percent active ingredient does not indicate product performance and potency measurements are not federally standardized.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBT NOW in a Caterpillar Management Program\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBT NOW's Bacillus thuringiensis kurstaki (Btk) strain EVB-113-19 is a novel high-potency strain - at 76 billion Cabbage Looper Units per gallon, the concentration is significantly higher than most Btk products on the market, which matters for efficacy against hard-to-control caterpillar species and in high-pressure situations. Btk works by ingestion only - larvae must eat treated plant tissue to be affected - so timing applications to hatching cycles and ensuring thorough canopy coverage are both critical to program success.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBT NOW works specifically on hatched larvae (which is where AzaGuard's IGR mechanism hands off - AzaGuard disrupts molting, BT NOW targets the actively feeding larval stage). Together they cover caterpillar management from egg hatch through the feeding stages that cause crop damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Used Together\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hydrobuilder.com\/products\/biosafe-azaguard\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBioSafe AzaGuard - IGR for molting disruption, complementary mode of action\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hydrobuilder.com\/products\/biosafe-bioceres-wp-biological-mycoinsecticide-1-lb\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBioSafe BioCeres WP - Beauveria bassiana for multi-species IPM programs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFast shipping on most orders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"BioSafe","offers":[{"title":"2.5 Gallons","offer_id":51439940862230,"sku":"7050-2.5","price":173.13,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0910\/5912\/6550\/files\/7050-2.5-1-26_fee041b5-ad34-4ec6-a33d-5fcd3352b4a7.webp?v=1781720135","url":"https:\/\/hydrobuilder.com\/products\/biosafe-bt-now-insecticide-2-5-gallons","provider":"Hydrobuilder","version":"1.0","type":"link"}