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.
This insecticide controls Armyworm, cotton bollworm, native budworm (Helicoverpa sp), cabbage moth caterpillars, cabbage white butterfly caterpillars, green looper, light brown apple moth caterpillars, pear looper, vine moth caterpillars, soybean looper, tobacco looper. It can be used on vegetables, fruits, vines, herbs, ornamental shrubs, flowers & trees.
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 the infestation is gone.
Contains: Bacillus thuringiensis var. kurstaki - 16000 International Units per milligram.
