Fertilome Dipel Dust is a biological insecticide powered by the bacterium Bacillus Thuringiensis kurstaki (Btk). This rod-shaped bacterium is naturally found in the soil in many places around the world and targets pests in the Lepidoptera order. Many of the most serious plant pests are in this order, including (but not limited to) Spongy Moth, Hornworms, Leafrollers, Budworms, Loopers, Tent caterpillars, and Webworms. When a caterpillar ingests treated foliage, the Btk releases a type of endotoxin which paralyzes the caterpillar's digestive tract. As soon as this happens, the caterpillar will stop feeding and die a short time later.
Simply dust this product on 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 below to 50 sq. ft. for vegetable and turf treatment.
BEANS, PEAS, CABBAGE, TURNIPS, CAULIFLOWER, COLLARDS, BROCCOLI AND MUSTARD GREENS: Use 1/2-1 oz. to kill Loopers and Webworms. For Hornworms, Cabbageworms, Diamondback Moths and Green Cloverworms, use 1/4-1/2 oz. For Armyworms use 1-2 ozs.
TOMATOES, CUCUMBERS, SQUASH, PEPPERS, MELONS, LETTUCE, CELERY, POTATOES, AND SPINACH: Use 1/2-1 oz. to kill Loopers, Tomato Fruitworms, Variegated Cutworms, Rindworms, Salt Marsh Caterpillars. For Hornworms use 1/4-1/2 oz. For Armyworms and Melonworms use 1-2 ozs. TURF: To kill Sod Webworms use 2-4 ozs.
SHRUBS AND FLOWERS: Dust to thoroughly cover plant surfaces. Use to kill Loopers, Gypsy Moths, Cankerworms, Tent Caterpillars, Bagworms, Webworms, Omnivorous Leafrollers, Tobacco Budworms, Spruce Budworms, Saddle Prominent Caterpillars, Fruit Tree Leafroller, Blackheaded Budworms, Saddleback Caterpillar, Western Tussock Moth, Diamondback Moth, Hornworms, California Oak Moths and Armyworms.
