{"product_id":"dipel-df-insecticide","title":"DiPel DF Insecticide 0.5kg","description":"\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth colspan=\"2\"\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProduct type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInsecticide\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProduct name\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiPel\u003csup\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e DF\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMAPP No.\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18874\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eActive substances\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e54% w\/w\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFormulation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater dispersible granule\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAreas of use\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAmenity vegetation, outdoor edible crops, protected vegetables, ornamental plant production\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAmateur\/Professional\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProfessional\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePhytomobility\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eContact\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMode of Action Group\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11a: Microbial disruptors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiPel\u003csup\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e DF is a biological insecticide which has specific action against lepidopterous caterpillars. DiPel\u003csup\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e DF can be used in a variety of situations including amenity vegetation and ornamental plant production. It can be applied up to eight times per year at a rate of 0.75-1.0kg\/ha.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiPel\u003csup\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e DF contains the naturally occurring microbe,\u003ci\u003e bacillus thuringiensis\u003c\/i\u003e. DiPel\u003csup\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e DF works rapidly; stopping caterpillars from feeding immediately and control occurring within 24-72 hours after they have ingested plants treated with the insecticide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe strain of \u003ci\u003eBacillus thuringiensis\u003c\/i\u003e that is used in DiPel\u003csup\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e DF makes toxic proteins that are specifically toxic to the caterpillars of butterflies and moths. This means that DiPel\u003csup\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e DF does not harm bees or other beneficial insects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiPel\u003csup\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e DF is biodegradable and can be used on many edible crops as well as in ornamental plant production and amenity vegetation. It has a pre-harvest interval of just one day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInstructions for use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhere to use\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiPel\u003csup\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e DF has on label approval for use on the following crops:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOutdoor edible crops:\u003c\/b\u003e Globe artichokes, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, leeks, combining, vining and edible podded peas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eProtected Vegetables:\u003c\/b\u003e Aubergine, broad bean, dwarf French bean, runner bean, cucumber, pepper, strawberry, chilli and tomato\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrnamental Plant Production\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eAmenity vegetation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiPel\u003csup\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e DF also has Extension of Authorisation for Minor Use (EAMU)* approvals for a variety of crops including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eForestry:\u003c\/b\u003e For control of oak processionary moth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eEdible crops:\u003c\/b\u003e EAMUs for various protected and outdoor edible crops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*Consult the EAMU text for specific conditions before use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhen to use\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiPel\u003csup\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e DF should be applied as soon as the first caterpillars are seen, preferably during an active feeding period.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRepeat applications every 7-10 days until the end of the hatching period\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow to use\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnsure spray tank is clean and half fill with water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStart agitator and slowly sprinkle the required amount of granules into the centre of the agitator vortex.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContinue agitating for a few minutes and complete filling with water to the required spray volume.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDuring spraying agitate as necessary to maintain the suspension.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiPel\u003csup\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e DF can be applied through a knapsack or vehicle mounted hydraulic sprayer (boom sprayer) or through a suitable broadcast air-assisted sprayer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA fine spray quality should be used and the foliage covered thoroughly, but not to the point of run-off, to ensure good control.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaximum treatments\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eApplication interval\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDose\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWater volume\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eApplication method\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8 per annum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 day\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.75 - 1.0 kg\/ha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e400 - 500 L\/ha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVehicle mounted hydraulic (boom) sprayer\u003cbr\u003eKnapsack sprayer\u003cbr\u003eBroadcast air-assisted sprayer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eActive substances\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eBacillus thuringiensis kurstaki ABTS-351\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChemical group:\u003c\/b\u003e Bacillus thuringiensis belongs to the microbial disruptors of insect midgut membranes group of insecticides.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBio-chemical mode of action:\u003c\/b\u003e Microbial disruptors work by binding protein toxins to receptors on the midgut membrane of the insect. This induces pore formation, resulting in ionic imbalance and septicaemia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMobility:\u003c\/b\u003e Bacillus thuringiensis is a biological insecticide which acts on the target larvae following ingestion of treated parts of the plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eApplication timing:\u003c\/b\u003e Bacillus thuringiensis is best applied at the first signs of the pest species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eResistance:\u003c\/b\u003e To reduce the risk of resistance, insecticides containing Bacillus thuringiensis should be used as part of an integrated pest management programme and alternated with other chemical and non-chemical methods of control. 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