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Treatment class

spinosad biological insecticide

insecticide

Quick reference

Treatment class
insecticide
Mode of action
Spinosyn — nicotinic acetylcholine receptor allosteric modulator
Application method
foliar spray
Restricted use
No
Seasonal window
Active during caterpillar/thrips pressure
Source
uf_ifas_v1

Controls these pests

  • ThripsFrankliniella spp.first_line
  • Tropical sod webwormHerpetogramma phaeopteralishigh
  • Palm leaf skeletonizerHomaledra sabalellahigh

Controls these diseases

No diseases linked yet.

Notes

Naturally derived. Effective on caterpillars, thrips, leafminers. Lower toxicity to beneficial insects than broad-spectrum alternatives.