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Treatment class

bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) biological

insecticide

Quick reference

Treatment class
insecticide
Mode of action
Microbial — insect midgut disruptor
Application method
foliar spray
Restricted use
No
Seasonal window
Apply when caterpillars actively feeding
Source
uf_ifas_v1

Controls these pests

  • Tropical sod webwormHerpetogramma phaeopteralisfirst_line
  • Palm leaf skeletonizerHomaledra sabalellafirst_line

Controls these diseases

No diseases linked yet.

Notes

Caterpillar-specific (kurstaki strain for sod webworms, palm leaf skeletonizers). Pollinator-safe. Short residual — repeat applications needed.