What is Dipel dust used for?

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.

How long does Dipel dust 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.

Is dipel safe for bees?

Dipel is toxic to caterpillars, but completely harmless to humans, birds, and beneficial insects such as ladybugs and bees. Bacillus thuringiensis, or BT, is a naturally occurring bacteria that can be used to control caterpillar damage in your patch, but it should be considered a last resort.

How do you use Fertilome Dipel dust?

Application: Dust to thoroughly cover all plant surfaces. Apply when insects or their damage first appear and repeat as necessary. Always Read and Follow Label Directions.

Is Dipel dust organic?

Answer: 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.

What is dipel spray?

Dipel is an organic spray specifically for caterpillars only and is non toxic to everything else including humans. It is a natural bacterium that they must eat to be killed and has no contact action so takes time to work.

What is the active ingredient in DiPel?

Bacillus thuringiensis subspecies
Active Ingredient: 32000 International Units Bacillus thuringiensis subspecies kurstaki (H-3a, 3b HD1) /mg in the form of a water dispersible granule.

How quickly does DiPel work?

Apply DiPel when insects pests are small (early instars) before crop damage has occurred. DiPel should be applied to actively growing larvae. The pest will stop feeding immediately and die within 1-3 days.

Is DiPel dust organic?

Is Eco-Neem poisonous?

Eco-neem must be ingested for it to work which makes it safe for good insects which do not feed on plant foliage. There is no secondary poisoning, therefore, it is safe for other predators to ingest affected insects. Eco-neem is also harmless to larger creatures like birds, lizards and pets.

Can I eat herbs sprayed with neem oil?

Is it safe to eat vegetables sprayed with neem oil? Yes, you can eat vegetables sprayed with neem oil, but make sure you wash the vegetables thoroughly before consuming them.

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.

What is the active ingredient in Dipel® dust?

DIPEL® DUST. • Used by commercial organic growers • Made from a bacteria that is toxic to certain pests • Same active ingredient as Thuricide ® CONTAINS: Bacillus Thuringiensis (Bt) USE ON: Vegetable crops; broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, celery, collards, cucumber, kale, lettuce, greens, tomatoes, turnips,…

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.