DiPel®
DiPel® is a biological insecticide containing the naturally occurring microorganism Bacillus thuringiensis subspecies kurstaki (Btk). For the manufacture of DiPel, VBC selected a proprietary, high yielding Btk strain (ABTS-351). Globally, DiPel has become a cornerstone insecticide in many IPM programs as it offers high quality, cost-effective, broad-spectrum caterpillar control on more than 200 crops, including vegetables, fruits, nuts, vines, cotton, oil palm, and corn. Specific registrations vary by country.
Product families
- Insecticides
Other characteristics
- Brand
- Valent BioSciences Corporation DiPel
- Functions
- Insecticide
- IRAC Code
- 28
- Insecticide Target Species
- Caterpillars, Moths
- Usage
- Early Season
- Start with DiPel. Add it to a tank-mix to improve insect control. 0r use as an economical alternative to other soft insecticides to preserve beneficials and to avoid flaring secondary pests
- Mid-Season
- Maximize during the middle. Use DiPel mid season to improve pertormance and reduce the risk of resistance due to DIPel's multiple modes of action
- Late Season
- Finish with flexibility. Use DiPel late season and enjoy the shortest re-entry and pre harvest intervals allowed by law. Then market with confidence, knowing you won't face residue issues with DiPeluse
- Markets
- Agriculture & Feed
- Benefits
Overall value - better performance of your insecticide program at the same or less cost; Flexibility - shortest worker re-entry and pre-harvest intervals (PHIs) allowed by law; Preservation of beneficial insects -no flaring of secondary pests Marketing confidence - no residue issues when you apply DiPel
- Product Info
The active ingredient in DiPel consists of an optimized blend of four potent Bt protein toxins and a spore. Many other Bt strains lack the volume and balance of Bt toxin proteins that DiPel delivers. Bt subsp. kurstaki toxins have distinct modes of action unlike any chemical insecticide, providing a perfect tool for insect pest control programs which employ tank mix or rotation for insecticide resistance management. DiPel has never shown cross-resistance with any chemical insecticide. DiPel biological insecticide is non-toxic to pollinators and other beneficial insects.
- Technology
- Agrochemicals
- Certification
DiPel is OMRI® listed and USDA National Organic Program (NOP) certified.
- Compatibility
DiPel® is generally compatible with most agricultural products.; Perform a jar test to ensure physical compatibility of DiPel® with other pesticide formulations.; Use a clear glass jar with lid. Add water, pesticides, and adjuvants in correct proportions and order of addition.; Invert the jar several times to ensure proper mixing.; After 15 to 30 minutes, observe mixture for any incompatibility such as sludge, balling-up, gelling.; The tank-mixture should be easily dispersible.; This test will not detect chemical or phytotoxic incompatibility.
- Applicable Crop
- Apple
- Broccoli
- Cabbage
- Corn
- Cotton
- Maize (corn)
- Oil Palm
- Labeling Claims
- Non-Toxic
- Organic
- Agrochemical Functions
- Insecticide
