Spinosad is an organic pesticide relatively new to the market. It’s derived from a byproduct of Saccharopolyspora spinosa, a type of bacteria found in the soil just like Bt. The active ingredients are two chemicals, spinosyn A and spinosyn D.
What is Spinosad (Spinosad)?
Until Spinosad (pronounced spin-OH-sid) was discovered, the only organically acceptable insecticide was Bacillus Thuringensis (Bt). An insect host had to ingest the Bt bacterium, making the insect host sick and the causing it to die. Bt is very host specific and works only on the caterpillar stages of moths and butterflies.
Is Spinosad approved by the FDA?
Some of these products are approved for use in organic agriculture. Spinosad is also found in some drugs regulated by the US Food and Drug Administration. These products are used to control head lice on people and fleas on dogs and cats. Always follow label instructions and take steps to avoid exposure.
When did Spinosad first come out?
Wegman’s Nursery received its first shipment of Spinosad during the summer of 2007. Spinosad has been formulated for use by the Monterey Chemical Company under the name Monterey Garden Insect Spray. It is available in pint and one quart sized concentrates as well as in a ready-to-use Hose End Sprayer.
How to use Spinosad concentrate?
The concentrate is diluted at the rate of 4 Tablespoons per gallon of water and applied to the tops and bottoms of the plant’s leaf surfaces with a tank sprayer. Using the Hose End Sprayer product is even simpler. The container is attached to the garden hose, the water tuned on and Spinosad sprayed on the leaves of the target plant.
Can I mix Bt with spinosad?
It's always a good idea to vary insect control methods in the vegetable garden so consider alternating Bt with a product containing the active ingredient spinosad (also derived from a soil bacterium and also organic).
What insecticide contains spinosad?
Monterey LG6150 Garden Insect Spray, Insecticide & Pesticide with Spinosad Concentrate, 16 oz.
What type of pesticide is Bt?
Bt spores have proteins that are toxic to insect larvae when eaten. Because Bt comes from a natural source, it is called a biopesticide. In general, biopesticides tend to pose fewer risks than typical human-made pesticides. There are many types of Bt.
Is DiPel the same as Bt?
DiPel is the number one biological insecticide in the world. This potent Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) insecticide provides proven control of Lepidoptera pests in many crops. Its balanced blend of four active toxins, plus a natural spore, provides exceptional control.
Is spinosad banned?
Is it dangerous? Spinosad has been banned for sales or commercial use in the following places. As far as we know, there is no comprehensive list of places where it's regulated in this way, so we've pieced this list together from talking with growers around the world.
How often should spinosad be applied?
Spinosad is highly toxic to bees when it's wet, so you'll need to be strategic about the time of day you apply it. But, once dry, it can kill chewing pests for up to four weeks!
Is Bt really safe?
B.t. has been used safely for over 30 years to control insects in the United States, Canada, and other parts in the world. B.t. operates through a well-known protein mechanism that causes toxicity in caterpillars (i.e. insect larvae). This mechanism is not known to be present in humans or other mammals.
Does Bt really work?
B.t. is effective against the larvae, or immature stages, of insects but not the adult stages. There are many strains of B.t., and each is most effective against certain insect pests. Some of the strains include: B.t. var 'aizawa' - for control of larvae of wax moths and other moth species.
Can Bt and neem oil be used together?
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Is Bacillus thuringiensis legal in UK?
The recent invasion by Box tree moth has made gardeners search for a natural solution and Bacillius thuringiensis is a candidate for professionals but is not permitted in the UK for amateurs.
Can you make Bacillus thuringiensis?
Bacillus thuringiensis was produced in different media using the seeds of legumes, dried cow blood, and mineral salts. The resulting insecticidal toxins were effective against Aedes, Anopheles, and Culex species [8] .
What is Bt spray good for?
Bt-i is a highly specific biological pesticide for use against mosquito, black fly and fungus gnat larvae. It may be applied safely to irrigation and roadside ditches, pastures, marshes and ponds, water gardens, flower pots, bird baths, rain gutters… any place there is standing water!
What is spinosad insecticide?
Spinosad (pronounced spin OH sid) is a relatively new insect killer that quickly and safely controls a variety of caterpillar, beetle and thrips pests. Spinosad is derived from the fermentation juices of a lowly soil bacterium called Saccharopolyspora spinosa.
Does Bt kill caterpillars?
Instead of Bt's one or two days' residual, spinosad keeps killing for up to four weeks. In addition, spinosad kills thrips, which Bt doesn't faze.
Is Spinosad safe for butterflies?
Spinosad is safe for adult butterflies and many insect predators and parasites. It falls into the safest human health category as well. Bacillus thuringiensis, known for years to savvy gardeners as "Bt", has been a standard weapon for the war against caterpillars. As an insecticide, Bt is a safe, selective product for caterpillars.
Is Spinosad a macrolactone?
To chemists, spinosad is a complex molecule known as a "glycosylated macrolactone;" but to gardeners with a hankering for safer products, it may be a godsend. Spinosad is not particularly new, having been granted organic status by the USDA National Organic Program (NOP) in 2003.
How long does it take for Spinosad to be used?
Spinosad can be used up to one day before harvest. Spinosad loses its toxicity after 8 to 24 hours and so it will be necessary to reapply at 7 day intervals for 5 or 6 weeks after the first olive flies or codling moths are caught on the pheromone traps.
Where was Spinosad first used?
The first large scale use of Spinosad was in the Olive orchards of Lindsey, California where olive fruit flies were infesting the orchards and potentially destroying a one-half billion dollar industry. The fly would lay her eggs on the Olives and within a few days, the eggs hatched and the maggots bored into the fruit.
When should I spray Spinosad on my apple trees?
Because bees do not fly late in the day or after dark, Spinosad should be sprayed on the Olive, Apple or Pear trees in late afternoon, whenever possible. Spinosad is active by ingestion and contact. Control via ingestion is 5-10 times more effective than by contact.
What is the only organically acceptable insecticide?
Until Spinosad (pronounced spin-OH-sid) was discovered, the only organically acceptable insecticide was Bacillus Thuringensis (Bt). An insect host had to ingest the Bt bacterium, making the insect host sick and the causing it to die. Bt is very host specific and works only on the caterpillar stages of moths and butterflies.
Does Spinosad work on grasshoppers?
It is also effective against some beetles and members of the grasshopper family if they consume large amounts of foliage. Therefore, it would not be effective on small beetles and only on some larger beetles. For leaf miners the addition of a penetrating surfactant increases the effectiveness of Spinosad.
