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
Captiva Prime
(Capsicum oleoresin
extract, garlic oil, canola
oil)
1-2 pints 0 4 Yes
- JMS Stylet oil
3-6 quarts per 100 gallons water 0 4 No
Organic JMS Stylet oil
3-6 quarts per 100 gallons water 0 4 Yes
- M-Pede 49% EC
(soap, insecticidal)
1-2 % V/V 0 12 Yes
- Suffoil-X
(mineral oil)
1-2% v/v 0 4 Yes Thorough coverage is essential.
Liriomyza leafminers 3A Pyganic 5.0
(pyrethrins)
0 12 Yes Harmful to bees. Can be used in
greenhouses.
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.
- Aza-Direct
(azadirachtin)
1-2 pts, up to 3.5 pts, if needed 0 4 Yes Antifeedant, repellant, insect growth
regulator.
3A, - BotaniGard Maxx
(Beauveria bassiana
strain GHA, pyrethrins)
Up to 2 quarts per 100 gallons water. 0 12 No
- Neemix 4.5
(azadirachtin)
0 12 Yes IGR and feeding repellant. Greenhouse
- JMS Stylet oil
3-6 quarts per 100 gallons water 0 4 No
Organic JMS Stylet oil
3-6 quarts per 100 gallons water 0 4 Yes
- PFR-97 20% WDG
(Isaria fumosoroseus
Apopka Strain 97)
Foliar and soil: 1-2 lb 0 4 Yes Can be used on vegetables grown for
transplant. Do not mix with fungicides
or apply within 5 days of fungicide
applications other than copper. Dust/mist
respirator must be used for mixing and
applying.
Mealybugs - 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.
3A Pyganic 5.0
(pyrethrins)
0 12 Yes Harmful to bees. Can be used in
greenhouses.
- Venerate XC
(heat- killed Burkholderia
spp. strain A396 cells
and spent fermentation
media)
1-8 quarts per acre 0 4 Yes
Mites
(including broad mites,
two spotted spider
mites)
3A Pyganic 5.0
(pyrethrins)
0 12 Yes Harmful to bees. Can be used in
greenhouses.
- 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.
- Captiva
(Capsicum oleoresin
extract, garlic oil,
soybean oil)
8 oz per 100 gallons water 0 4 No
Captiva Prime
(Capsicum oleoresin
extract, garlic oil, canola
oil)
1-2 pints 0 4 Yes
- Trilogy
(extract of neem oil)
0.5-2% V/V 0 4 Yes Apply morning or evening to reduce
potential for leaf burn. Toxic to bees
exposed to direct treatment.
- Des-X
(soap, insecticidal)
2 % V/V 0 12 Yes
- JMS Stylet oil
3-6 quarts per 100 gallons water 0 4 No
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