DES-X Insecticidal Soap Concentrate is a bioinsecticide that controls insect and mite pests on contact. It contains specially selected fatty acid salts (soaps) that penetrate the body of pests and results in rapid death.
DES-X can be used to treat plants prior to biological control agent release and to treat "hot spots" for pest control in greenhouses with subsequent release of beneficial mites and insects.
Ideal for use as part of an Integrated Pest Management program, DES-X is compatible with biological control agents, beneficial insects and beneficial predatory mites.
Application Instructions:
For field applications, apply 2% formulation, 2 gal of product/100 gal of water (4.07 lb. Tech/gal) at a rate of 75 to 200 gal/acre (6.10 to 16.26 lbs a.i./acre) using ground spray equipment.
For best results, commence treatment when infestation is first noticed. Thoroughly spray insect pests on plants with diluted product to wetting. Minimize run-off to reduced plant injury on sensitive plants. DES-X is a contact spry and is effective in its liquid state. Pests need to be contacted with spray solution to be effective. Efforts should be made to thoroughly reach all plant parts, including the undersides of leaves.
Repeat treatment every one to two weeks as needed. Apply to a maximum of three consecutive applications to ensure plant injury does not occur. Additional applications may be possible if previous experience with repeat applications of the product under the same conditions have not produced plant injury.
DES-X may be used on edible crops up to and including day of harvest after a minimum spray interval of 12 hours.
Adelgids (woolly aphids)
Aphids
Lace bugs
Mealybugs
Mites
Leafhoppers
Scale insects
Plant bugs
Sawfly larvae
Psyllids
Tent caterpillars
Spider mite
Earwigs
Whitefly
Crops Protected
Corn (field, seed, sweet)
Flower and bedding plants
Fruit and nut trees
Ornamental and shade trees
Row crops
Vegetables
Vines and berries
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Specifications
Application Type
Liquid
Product Type
Insecticide
OMRI Certified
Yes
Product Details
Brand
Certis Biologicals
SKU
120183
Weight
24.01 lb
Dimensions (L × W × H)
6.5 × 9.16 × 14.3 in.
Shipping
Lead Time
Ships in 2-3 business days
Shipping Restrictions
Can't ship to: CA
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What pests does DES-X Insecticidal Soap Concentrate control?
DES-X Insecticidal Soap Concentrate controls aphids, spider mites, whiteflies, mealybugs, scale insects, leafhoppers, lace bugs, plant bugs, sawfly larvae, psyllids, tent caterpillars, earwigs, and other listed pests on contact.
Can DES-X Insecticidal Soap Concentrate be used with beneficial insects and predatory mites?
DES-X Insecticidal Soap Concentrate is compatible with biological control agents, beneficial insects, and beneficial predatory mites. DES-X also can be used to treat plants before biological control agent release and to treat greenhouse hot spots.
Is DES-X Insecticidal Soap Concentrate an organic, OMRI Certified insecticide?
DES-X Insecticidal Soap Concentrate is OMRI Certified Yes and has an organic-based ingredient base.
How is DES-X Insecticidal Soap Concentrate mixed for field applications?
DES-X Insecticidal Soap Concentrate uses a 2% formulation for field applications, with 2 gal of product per 100 gal of water. Field application rate is 75 to 200 gal per acre using ground spray equipment.
Can DES-X Insecticidal Soap Concentrate be used on edible crops near harvest?
DES-X Insecticidal Soap Concentrate may be used on edible crops up to and including day of harvest after a minimum spray interval of 12 hours.
When should DES-X Insecticidal Soap Concentrate be applied for best results?
DES-X Insecticidal Soap Concentrate works best when infestation is first noticed. DES-X is a contact spray, so pests need direct spray contact for effectiveness, including thorough coverage of leaf undersides.
