Mixing: Shake or stir thoroughly before use. Add recommended amount of product to water in jar or tank while shaking or stirring. A sticker and evaporation retardant (such as molasses) may be added to the spray mix. Do not store diluted spray mix for more than 12 hours. Gypsy Moth- To use on trees infested with gypsy moth caterpillars, apply when caterpillars are small (2nd or 3rd instars), and repeat treatment in two weeks. Use at the rate of 4 teaspoons/gal. water. Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Collards, Kale, Mustard Greens, Turnip Greens-to control cabbage looper use at a rate of 2-4 tsp. per gal. of water. To control imported cabbage worm use at a rate of 1-3 tsp. per gal. of water. Beans, Celery, Lettuce, Spinach-to control cabbage looper use at a rate of 2-4 tsp. per gal. of water. Melons, Potatoes, Cucumbers (Southeast only)-to control cabbage looper use at a rate of 1-3 tsp. per gal. of water. Tobacco-to control cabbage looper use at a rate of 2-3 tsp. per gal. of water. To control tobacco budworm, tobacco hornworm use at a rate of 1-2 tsp. per gal. of water. Tomatoes-to control cabbage looper use at a rate of 1-- 3 tsp. per gal. of water. To control tomato hornworm use at a rate of 1-2 tsp. per gal. of water.
Follow all directions on the label. As with all products, the label is the final arbiter of all arguments. Keep in a safe place out of reach of children and curious hands.
GENERAL INFORMATION- Bonide (BT) is a bacterium which is selectively toxic to many moth and butterfly larvae (Caterpillars). The insects stop feeding and die within 2-3 days of ingestion. There is no residue problem, and being exempt from tolerance requirements, this product may be applied at recommended amounts up to the day of harvest. Apply at first sign of infestation, and repeat at weekly intervals as needed to maintain control. Bonide BT may be applied by hose or pressurized sprayers. Apply thoroughly to upper and lower leaf surfaces, but not to the point of excessive run-off.
BACILLUS THURINGIENSIS (BT) THURICIDE®Concentrate CONTROLS alfalfa and redhumped caterpillars, cabbage looper, omnivorous and fruit tree leaf roller...USEon alfalfa, broccoli, cabbage, mustard greens, melons, tomatoes and others as listed...MIX1 to 4 tsp. per gallon of water. Mixture ratios vary. Read and use according to label directions. APPLY using hose or pressurized sprayers. Can be applied up to the day of harvest. Store and transport in an upright position.
