Industry leading organic protection for your crops
DiPel DF contains the bacteria Bacillus thuringiensis v. kurstaki or Btk. It is a dry, flowable formulation which is dust-free. DiPel DF is registered to control most Lepidopteran (caterpillar) insects on fruits, citrus, tropical fruits, vegetables, grains, bulbs, flowers, herbs, turf, ornamental trees and shrubs. After ingesting a lethal dose, larvae stop feeding within the hour and will die within several hours to 3 days. It is best used when the larvae are actively feeding but before the plants are damaged. Contains 54%, 32,000 I.U. /mg of Bacillus thuringiensis v kurstaki and 46% inert ingredients.
Effective against a wide variety of worms and caterpillar larvae including tent caterpillars, inch worms, gypsy moth larvae, tomato hornworm, cabbageworm, corn earworm, European corn borer, oak worm, webworm, codling moths and more.
- Dust-free
- Contains 54%, 32,000 I.U./mg of Bacillus thuringiensis v kurstaki (B.T.) and 46% inerts.
- Dry flowable granules dissolve readily in water.
- After ingesting a lethal dose of DiPel DF, larvae stop feeding within the hour, and will die within several hours to 3 days. Mortality varies with larval size (instar), lepidopteran species, and dose consumed.
Use in Biological Control: Dissolves better in water than wettable powders. Granulated - no dust or clumping when mixed. Specific to leaf-eating caterpillars, Dipel is the natural choice for controlling gypsy moth, tent caterpillar, cabbage looper, tomato hornworm, leafroller, and more. For use on vegetables, fruits, flowers, ornamentals, and lawns. Harmless to humans, animals and beneficial insects.
DiPel DF is OMRI listed and WSDA approved. DiPel DF has an REI of 4 hours, and can be used on the day of harvest.
