Table 19.1. Biopesticides labeled for management of arthropod pests of many crops. (continued)
Insect or
MOA
mite pest
Code1
Trade Name
(Active Ingredient) Rate
Days to
Harvest
REI
(hours)
OMRI
listed Remarks
Caterpillars
(including cabbage
looper, corn
earworm, imported
cabbageworm, larvae,
tobacco budworm,
tomato fruitworm);
armyworms and
cutworms
3A, - Azera
(pyrethrins, azadirachtin)
1.0-3.5 qt 0 12 Yes Apply when larvae are small for best
control. Can be used in greenhouse.
3A Pyganic 5.0
(pyrethrins)
0 12 Yes Harmful to bees. Can be used in
greenhouses.
5 Entrust SC
(spinosad)
See label 4 Yes See label for resistance management and
for maximum allowed amount per season.
5 Seduce Insect Bait
(spinosad)
20-44 lb see
crops on
label
4 Yes
11A Agree WG
(Bacillus thuringiensis
subspecies aizawai)
0.5-2.0 lb 0 4 Yes Apply when larvae are small for best
control. Can be used in greenhouse.
11A Biobit HP
(Bacillus thuringiensis
subspecies kurstaki)
0.5-2.0 lb 0 4 Yes Treat when larvae are young. Good
coverage is essential. Can be used in the
greenhouse.
11A Deliver
(Bacillus thuringiensis
subspecies kurstaki)
0.25-1.5 lb 0 4 Yes Use higher rates for armyworms.
11A DiPel DF
(Bacillus thuringiensis
subspecies kurstaki)
0.5-2.0 lb 0 4 Yes Treat when larvae are young. See
coverage is essential.
11A Javelin WG
(Bacillus thuringiensis
subspecies kurstaki)
0.12-1.50 lb 0 4 Yes Treat when larvae are young. Thorough
coverage is essential. See label for crops
(most cole crops).
11A Xentari DF
(Bacillus thuringiensis
subspecies aizawai)
0.5-2.0 lb 0 4 Yes Treat when larvae are young. Thorough
coverage is essential. May be used in the
greenhouse.
- Aza-Direct
(azadirachtin)
1-2 pts, up to 3.5 pts, if needed 0 4 Yes Antifeedant, repellant, insect growth
regulator.
Corn earworm,
Helicoverpa zea
- Gemstar LC
(Helicoverpa zea NPV)
0 4 Yes Naturally occurring insect virus.
- Grandevo
(Chromobacterium
subtsugae strain
PRAA4-1)
1.0-3.0 lb 0 4 Yes
- Grandevo WDG
(Chromobacterium
subtsugae strain
PRAA4-1)
1.0-3.0 lb 0 4 Yes
- Neemix 4.5
(azadirachtin)
0 12 Yes IGR and feeding repellant. Greenhouse
- Venerate XC
(heat killed Burkholderia
spp. strain A396 cells
and spent fermentation
media)
1-8 quarts per acre 0 4 Yes
Earwigs 3A Pyganic 5.0
(pyrethrins)
0 12 Yes Harmful to bees. Can be used in
greenhouses.
5 Seduce Insect Bait
(spinosad)
20-44 lb see
crops on
label
4 Yes
Leafhoppers 3A Pyganic 5.0
(pyrethrins)
0 12 Yes Harmful to bees. Can be used in
greenhouses.
- Aza-Direct
(azadirachtin)
1-2 pts, up to 3.5 pts, if needed 0 4 Yes Antifeedant, repellant, insect growth
regulator.
- Botanigard ES
(Beauveria bassiana
strain GHA)
water to thoroughly cover foliage,
typically 5 to 100 gallons per acre.
0 4 No Works by contact. Spores attach to
insects, germinate, and penetrate insect
cuticle. May be used in greenhouses.
- Captiva
(Capsicum oleoresin
extract, garlic oil,
soybean oil)
8 oz per 100 gallons water 0 4 No
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