Can Dipel dust be mixed with water?
Yes No Can Dipel be mixed with water and sprayed from a hose end sprayer? Dipel Dust is to only be used as a dry dust. Mixing it with water will likely decrease the effectiveness of the product, much like putting it down as a dust just before a rain will wash it away.
What is Dipel used for?
DiPel’s unique blend of four different protoxins plus Bt spores provides powerful lepidopteran control. DiPel® is a biological insecticide containing the naturally occurring microorganism Bacillus thuringiensis subspecies kurstaki (Btk).
Is Dipel dust safe for bees?
Fertilome Dipel Dust is safe for use around bees. However, we do recommend that you not you apply it over the top of blooming plants where bees would forage or pollenate, and that you apply in the morning or evening when they are least active.
Is Dipel a chemical insecticide?
DiPel has never shown cross-resistance with any chemical insecticide. DiPel biological insecticide is non-toxic to pollinators and other beneficial insects. The value of DiPel begins with effective and consistent in-field performance. DiPel is produced with exacting quality control based on pharmaceutical grade standards.
Is DiPel dust organic?
No, Fertilome Dipel Dust is not an organic product. It is a natural product. It is made up of materials that occur in nature and are left virtually unchanged. We would recommend this article for the differences between natural, organic, non-toxic and green pest control.
Is DiPel dust toxic?
Dipel Dust is formulated with Bacillus Thuringiensis which is a species of bacteria that lives in soil. It makes proteins that are toxic to some insects when eaten, but not others. The proteins are not toxic to humans because, like all mammals, we cannot activate them.
How do you apply DiPel dust?
Simply dust on the plants at the rates listed below. Dust to thoroughly cover all plant surfaces. Apply when pests appear and repeat as necessary. Apply recommended number of ounces (ozs.)
Can you mix DiPel dust with water?
Answer: Dipel Dust is to only be used as a dry dust. Mixing it with water will likely decrease the effectiveness of the product, much like putting it down as a dust just before a rain will wash it away. Please refer to the product label on how much to use in the areas to be treated.
Is DiPel toxic to humans?
The active ingredient of Bacillus thuringiensis var. kurstaki is derived from beneficial bacteria found in soil, on plant surfaces, and also in insects. Dipel is toxic to caterpillars, but completely harmless to humans, birds, and beneficial insects such as ladybugs and bees.
Is DiPel safe for vegetables?
It is approved for use in organic gardening. It is made from naturally occurring bacteria (Bacillus thuringiensis) and is safe on bees, ladybirds, birds, fish, mammals and pets. Dipel has no withholding period: vegies, fruit and salad ingredients can be washed and eaten immediately after spraying.
How quickly does dipel work?
may take up to 3-5 days. Under low temperatures, when larvae are less actively feeding, control may be slower. 8.
How long does DiPel last after mixing?
Keep agitated dur- ing use and reagitate thoroughly after a stop- page. Use spray within 12 hours of mixing. SHELF LIFE: When stored appropriately this product should show no significant degrada- tion for 2 years from the date of manufac- ture.
How long does DiPel last?
DiPel PRO DF Biological Insecticide will have a three year shelf life if stored away from extreme temperatures and in the original packaging for the most effective control. If you purchased last year, the product should be effective now as long as it has not been wet or obtained moisture during storage.
How often should I spray with DiPel?
It is important to spray both sides of all foliage. Respraying at 5 – 7 day intervals may be needed as more caterpillars hatch or under rainy conditions.
Product Overview
Fertilome Dipel Dust is an easy to use biological insecticide for the control of pest worms on vegetables, flowers, shrubs and lawns. One bite of treated foliage and within minutes worms stop feeding and eventually die.
Details
Simply dust on the plants at the rates listed below. Dust to thoroughly cover all plant surfaces. Apply when pests appear and repeat as necessary. Apply recommended number of ounces (ozs.) below to 50 sq. ft. for vegetable and turf treatment.
Questions & Answers
After applying Fertilome Dipel Dust, how long do you have to wait until harvesting vegetables?
Multiple Benefits of DiPel
Consistent Performance The value of DiPel begins with effective and consistent in-field performance. DiPel is produced with exacting quality control based on pharmaceutical grade standards. Every lot of DiPel is tested multiple times during manufacturing to make sure it meets the performance standards growers expect in the field.
Using DiPel in a Program with Other Insecticides
The flexibility of DiPel and the unique set of benefits it brings at different points in the crop production cycle make it an ideal partner in an integrated program for control of lepidopteran pests. A few widely used examples:
Technical Documents
The DF formulation is a state-of-the-art, dust free, water dispersible granular formulation loaded with the biological active ingredient, Btk strain ABTS-351.
