Southern AG Thuricide BT Caterpillar Control

Which of the following target pests is specifically listed for application on Shade Trees & Ornamentals?

• Cabbage Looper
• Tomato Hornworms
• Gypsy Moth ✓
• Imported Cabbage Worm

Answer: The label lists Gypsy Moth as a target pest for Shade Trees & Ornamentals, whereas the others are listed for fruits and vegetables.

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If using a hand sprayer to treat vegetables, how many teaspoons of product should be used per gallon of water?

• 1.5 to 2.0 teaspoons
• 2.0 to 3.0 teaspoons
• 3 to 4 teaspoons ✓
• 4 teaspoons

Answer: The notes for fruits and vegetables specify using 3 to 4 teaspoons per gallon for a hand sprayer.

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What is a specific restriction regarding the proximity of application to certain insect habitats?

• Do not apply within 100 feet of any beetle habitats.
• Do not apply within 300 feet of any habitats of threatened or endangered Lepidoptera or Coleoptera. ✓
• Do not apply within 50 feet of any butterfly habitats.
• Do not apply within 300 feet of any pollinator hives.

Answer: The label states the product must not be applied within 300 feet of any habitats of threatened or endangered Lepidoptera or Coleoptera.

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When treating fruits and vegetables, what is the recommended application rate per 3 gallons of water?

• 1.5 to 2.0 fluid ounces ✓
• 2.0 to 2.5 fluid ounces
• 3.0 to 4.0 fluid ounces
• 4.0 fluid ounces

Answer: For fruits and vegetables, the label specifies a rate of 1.5 to 2.0 fluid ounces per 3 gallons of water.

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To ensure the pesticide is not blown or washed off the treatment area, when should it be applied?

• During heavy rain to ensure hydration
• In calm weather when rain is not predicted for the next 24 hours ✓
• Only during high wind periods to aid dispersal
• Immediately before a predicted rainstorm

Answer: The label advises applying in calm weather when rain is not predicted for the next 24 hours to prevent wind or rain from washing the product off.

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According to the label, where is this product permitted for use?

• Indoor and Outdoor
• Outdoor only ✓
• Agricultural establishments covered by the WPS
• Near habitats of endangered Lepidoptera

Answer: All listed applications (fruits, vegetables, shade trees, and ornamentals) are specified as 'Outdoor'.

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When treating Shade Trees & Ornamentals for pests like the Bagworm, when should the product be applied?

• After leaves are fully open
• Only during the winter dormancy period
• When buds swell, but before leaves are fully open ✓
• Only after the first heavy rain of spring

Answer: For Shade Trees & Ornamentals, the label specifies applying when buds swell, but before leaves are fully open.

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What Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) guidance is provided for handling this product?

• Wear a respirator and chemical-resistant gloves at all times.
• Avoid contact with skin, eyes, or clothing and avoid breathing vapors or spray mist. ✓
• Always wear a full-face shield when mixing.
• Use only in well-ventilated indoor areas to avoid vapors.

Answer: The PPE section instructs to avoid contact with skin, eyes, or clothing and to avoid breathing vapors or spray mist.

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