Monterey LG6332 Monterey B.T. Biological Insecticide, 1-Pint

Monterey B.T. Biological Insecticide for the control of worms and caterpillars on fruit trees, vegetables, ornamentals and shade trees. Contains bacillus thuringiensis. ORMI and NOP Listed.

• Size: 1 Pint
• An easy-to-mix liquid concentrate.
• Kills worms and caterpillar stage insects, but has no effect on birds, earthworms, or beneficial insects such as honeybees and ladybugs, when used as directed.
• Worms and caterpillars eat treated foliage, then immediately stop feeding and damaging plants.
• Acceptable for use on edible plants up to the day of harvest.

Active Ingredient:

• Bacillus thuringiensis subspecies kurstaki strain SA-12 solids, spores and Lepidopteran active toxins (At least 6 million viable spores per mg)* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98.35%
• Other Ingredients: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.65%
• Total: . . . . . . . . . . 100.00%

Directions For Use:

• It is a violation of Federal law to use this product in a manner inconsistent with its labeling.
• Apply Monterey B.t. when worms or caterpillars are first noticed, then repeat at five (5) to seven (7) day intervals while they are active.
• Apply more frequently to control heavy infestations. Apply thoroughly to top and bottom of foliage. Reapply after heavy rains.
• Monterey B.t. must be eaten by worms or caterpillars to be effective. After ingesting the insecticide, they immediately stop feeding, though they may otherwise appear to be unaffected for several days.
• Best results are obtained by treatments when worms are small; they must be actively feeding on treated, exposed foliage. You may apply Monterey B.t. up to and on the day of harvest.

How To Apply

• Always shake or stir Monterey B.t. thoroughly before use. Partially fill sprayer with water before adding the application rate amount of product, then mix in product thoroughly and add remaining amount of water.
• Spray leaf surfaces thoroughly, top and bottom, for complete control. Agitate regularly while spraying. Use all of spray mixture within 24 hours.

Fruits And Vegetables: Mix 1.5 fluid ounces per 3 gallons of water (1 tablespoon per gallon) for a hand sprayer and apply to all plant foliage to cover an area of 1,000 square feet. Apply at first sign of infestation and repeat at weekly intervals when needed 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.

Shade Trees And 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
• Fall Cankerworm
• Gypsy Moth*
• Tent Caterpillar
• Elm Spanworm
• Fall Webworm

*Apply when buds swell, but before leaves are fully open. If eggs hatch over a long period of time or if reinfestation occurs, spray about 14 days after first appearance.