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  • Monterey BT

    Created by Kenneth on September 6, 2016 at 6:22 pm

    Can Monterey Bacillus thuringiensis BT be used on pastures with cattle grazing. If not what would be good product to stop army worms?

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  • September 7, 2016 at 5:10 am #209112

    Eric Vinje
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    Hi Kenneth –

    While there is nothing on the Monterey Bt label about grazing cattle I do not see why you couldn’t apply it here without concern. Bacillus thuringiensis is a biological insecticide that kills worms and caterpillars, including armyworms, but has no effect on people, birds, earthworms, or beneficial insects such as honeybees and ladybugs. Approved for organic use, this easy-to-mix liquid concentrate biodegrades quickly in sunlight and can be used on fruits and vegetables up to the day of harvest.

    Read the EPA’s Fact Sheet on Bacillus thuringiensis subspecies kurstaki (PDF) here.

    Apply Monterey B.T. when worms or caterpillars are first noticed, then repeat at 5-7 day intervals while they are active. Use more frequently to control heavy infestations and reapply after heavy rains.

    Hope this helps!

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