Dipel Insecticide (500g)

Dipel Insecticide (500g)Description Dipel Insecticide is based on Bacillus thuringiensis var. kurstaki, which is an insecticide derived from beneficial bacteria found in soil, on plant surfaces and also in insects. It specifically targets caterpillars and is safe for beneficial insects such as ladybirds and bees. Bacillus thuringiensis var. kurstaki affects the insects digestive system. The bacteria produce a toxic protein that paralyses the insects gut. Once a caterpillar

Description

Dipel Insecticide is based on Bacillus thuringiensis var. kurstaki, which is an insecticide derived from beneficial bacteria found in soil, on plant surfaces and also in insects. It specifically targets caterpillars and is safe for beneficial insects such as ladybirds and bees. Bacillus thuringiensis var. kurstaki affects the insect’s digestive system. The bacteria produce a toxic protein that paralyses the insect’s gut. Once a caterpillar eats treated foliage, it stops eating but may take up to 3-4 days to die and drop from the leaf.

Controls Armyworm, cotton bollworm, native budworm (Helicoverpa sp), cabbage moth caterpillars, cabbage white butterfly caterpillars, green looper, lightbrown apple moth caterpillars, pear looper, vine moth caterpillars, soybean looper, tobacco looper.

Can be used on vegetables, fruits, vines, herbs, ornamental shrubs, flowers & trees.

Safe for bees, ladybirds, birds, fish, mammals & pets

Directions for Use:
Mix 3-17g of Dipel Insecticide to 10L of water and spray onto crops. Spray once a week at first signs of insects, continue spraying until infestation is gone.

Contains:
Bacillus thuringiensis var. kurstaki - 16000 International Units per milligram.