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Southern AG Thuricide BT Caterpillar Control is one of the best ways to keep your plants protected against the ravages of insects. Caterpillars and certain types of worms are the main pests that Southern AG Thuricide BT protects from the rest. These insects can destroy your garden, making it a priority to clear them out as soon as they are found. Apply at the first sign of infestation and then reapply at 5 to 7 day intervals. This can be applied up to an on the day of harvest. Thuricide must be carried into the insects gut while feeding, and after ingesting, the worms will stop feeding and will die.
Product Documents
Active Ingredient | Bacillus Thuringiensis In Liquid Form 98.35% |
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Target pests |
Diamondback Moth, Cabbage Worm, Cabbage Looper, Fruit Tree Leaf-roller, Gypsy Moth, Orange Dog Caterpillar, Tomato Horn-worm, Tomato Fruit-worm, Tent Caterpillar and others * See label for complete list |
For use in |
Residential Outdoors: Ornamental Flowering Plants, Shrubs & Trees; Ornamental Home Greenhouses; Fruit & Nut Trees, Vegetable Gardens * See label for complete list |
Application | Always shake or stir Thuricide BT Caterpillar Control thoroughly before use. Partially fill sprayer with water before adding the application rate amount of product, then mix in product thoroughly and add remaining amount of water. Spray leaf surfaces thoroughly, top and bottom for complete control. Agitate regularly while spraying. Use all of spray mixture within 24 hours. Fruits and vegetables: mix 1.5 fluid ounces per 3 gallons water (1 tablespoon per gallon) for a hand sprayer and apply to all plant foliage to cover an area of 1,000 square feet. Shade Trees & Ornamentals: Mix 2 fluid ounces per 3 gallons of water (4 teaspoons per gallon) for a hand sprayer or proportional amounts for a hose-end sprayer following manufacturer's directions. |
Pet safe | Yes, if used as directed on Label |
NOT FOR SALE TO | AK |
Shipping Weight | 0.62 lbs |
Manufacturer | Southern Ag (Mfg. Number: 13021) |
UPC | 051538130219 |
EPA Registration | 70051-106-829 |
DIRECTIONS FOR USE
GENERAL
Apply at first sign of infestation when worms are small and repeat at weekly intervals as needed to maintain control. Thuricide must be carried into the insects gut while feeding, to be effective. Thorough coverage of leaf surface is essential for best results. After ingesting Thuricide, worms stop feeding and will die within 2-3 days.
MIXING
SHAKE WELL before using - Pour recommended amount into 3/4 filled spray tank. Agitate and maintain agitation. Do not allow dilute spray to stand in tank more than a few hours. Combinations with most fungicides and stickers are not deleterious if used promptly. A Non-ionic spreader sticker, used sparingly, is recommended when applications must be made when frequent rainfall and heavy dews are anticipated. Do not combine with alkaline materials such as bordeaux mixture or lime sulfur During hot, sunny or windy weather, late afternoon and early evening applications produce better results. Apply to obtain thorough leaf coverage. Thuricide HPC, when applied at recommended rates, may be used up to the day of harvest.
RECOMMENDATIONS
THOROUGH COVERAGE IS ESSENTIAL. Apply indicated amount in each gallon of water and spray to obtain thorough coverage of foliage.
ORNAMENTALS SHRUBS, TREES, AND FLOWERING PLANTS: For the control of Tent caterpillar, Fall webworm, Oakmoth larvae, Oleander Caterpillar and Gypsy moth larvae use 4 teaspoonfuls per gallon. ORNAMENTALS IN HOME GREENHOUSES: For pests listed on this label use 2 tsp. per gallon.
VEGETABLES
Crops | Pest | Tsp./Gallon |
Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Collards, Kale, Mustard and Turnip Greens | Diamondback Moth, Cabbage Worm, Cabbage Looper | 2-4 |
Beans, Beets, Carrots, Celery, Chard, Endive, Escarole, Garlic, Kohlrabi, Lentils, Lettuce, Onions, Parsley, Radishes, Spinach and Squash | Cabbage Looper | 2-4 |
Cucumbers and Melons | Cabbage Looper | 2-4 |
Eggplant and Peppers | Tomato Hornworm | 1-3 |
Tomato Fruitworm, Cabbage Looper | 2-4 | |
Potatoes | Cabbage Looper | 2-4 |
Tomatoes | Tomato Hornworm | 1-3 |
Cabbage Looper | 2-4 | |
Watermelons (FLA) | Rindworm Complex | 2 |
FRUITS & NUTS
Crop | Pest | Tsp./Gal |
Almonds and Cherries | Tent Caterpillar | 2-4 |
Apples and Pears | Tufted Apple Budmoth, Variegated Leafroller, Tent Caterpillar, Fruit Tree Leafroller and Gypsy Moth | 2-4 |
Blueberries, Blackberries, Raspberries | Omnivorous Leafroller | 2-4 |
Filberts | Tent Caterpillar, Filbert Leafroller | 2-4 |
Grapes | Grape Leaf Folder | 2-4 |
Oranges | Fruit Tree Leafroller | 2-4 |
Orange dog Caterpillar | 2 | |
Strawberries | Cabbage Looper | 2-4 |
Peaches and Nectarines | Tent Caterpillar, Omnivorous Leafroller | 2-4 |
Pecans and Walnuts | Fall Webworm, Tent Caterpillar, Omnivorous leafroller | 2-4 |
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