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Summit Chemical Company Biological Caterpillar & Webworm Control

Summit Chemical Company Biological Caterpillar & Webworm Control is an Easy-to-Mix Liquid concentrate. The active ingredient is Bacillus thuringiensis subsp. kurstaki (BTK), a species specific biological larvicide that kills only leaf eating caterpillar pests (Lepidoptera).

Functions: Insecticide, Larvicide

Insecticide Target Species: Bagworms, Caterpillars, Moths

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    Identification & Functionality

    Agrochemical Functions
    Technologies

    Features & Benefits

    Features
    • Biological control for destructive caterpillar pests
    • Will not harm birds, earthworms, or beneficial insects such as honeybees and ladybugs OMRI listed and approved for use in organic gardening
    • May be used on edible plants, fruits, and vegetables up to day of harvest
    • Same active ingredient as "Dipel" and "Thuricide"
    • Contains no synthetic toxins.
    • 100% natural alternative to synthetic broad-use insecticides
    • Webworms and caterpillars eat treated foliage, then immediately stop feeding, until they die of starvation. Plants may be retreated weekly.
    • May be used on edible plants, fruits, and vegetables up to the day of harvest.
    • Labeled For Organic Gardening.
    • OMRI Listed®

    Applications & Uses

    Insecticide Target Species
    How to Apply?

    Always shake or stir Summit® Biological Caterpillar & Webworm Control thoroughly prior to mixing and before use. Partially fill sprayer with water before adding the appropriate amount of product, then mix in product thoroughly and add remaining amount of water. Apply at first sign of infestation, spraying to leaf surfaces thoroughly, top and bottom, for complete control. Use all of spray mixture within 24 hours. Repeat at weekly intervals when needed to maintain control.

    Where to Apply

    Shade Trees & Ornamentals: Mix 2 fluid ounces per 3 gallons of water (4 teaspoons per gallon) for a hand sprayer or proportional amounts for a hose-end sprayer following manufacturer’s directions. Apply at first sign of infestation and repeat at weekly intervals when needed to maintain control. Apply to thoroughly cover all foliage surfaces of shade trees and ornamentals for control of the following leaf-feeding worms:

    • Bagworm
    • Spring Cankerworm
    • Gypsy Moth
    • Cabbage Lopper
    • Tent Caterpillar
    • Imported Cabbage Worm
    • Fall Webworm
    • Tomato Hornworm

    Concentrate is available in pints (16oz.) and quarts (32oz.) when mixed with water yields 12 and 24 gallons of material respectively.

    Fruits and Vegetables: Mix 1.5 fluid ounces per 3 gallons water (1 tablespoon per gallon) for a hand sprayer and apply to all plant foliage to cover an area of 1000 square feet. Apply at first sign of infestation to maintain control of the following insects:

    Cabbage Looper on broccoli, cauliflower, collards, kale, mustard greens, turnip greens, cabbage, celery, lettuce, melons, and tomatoes.

    Imported Cabbage Worm on broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, collards, kale, mustard greens, and turnip greens

    Tomato Hornworm on tomatoes.

    Properties

    Physical Form

    Regulatory & Compliance

    Certifications & Compliance
    Regulatory

    Approved for Organic Gardening and OMRI Listed. Summit® Biological Caterpillar & Webworm Control is an Easy-to-Mix Liquid concentrate.

    Safety & Health

    Safety

    Bacillus thuringiensis subsp. kurstaki BTK, a species specific biological larvicide that has no effect on birds, earthworms, or beneficial insects, such as honeybees and ladybugs.