Description
| Product Overview | |
|---|---|
| Product type | Insecticide |
| Product name | DiPel® DF |
| MAPP No. | 18874 |
| Active substances | 54% w/w |
| Formulation | Water dispersible granule |
| Areas of use | Amenity vegetation, outdoor edible crops, protected vegetables, ornamental plant production |
| Amateur/Professional | Professional |
| Phytomobility | Contact |
| Mode of Action Group | 11a: Microbial disruptors |
DiPel® DF is a biological insecticide which has specific action against lepidopterous caterpillars. DiPel® DF can be used in a variety of situations including amenity vegetation and ornamental plant production. It can be applied up to eight times per year at a rate of 0.75-1.0 kg/ha.
DiPel® DF contains the naturally occurring microbe, bacillus thuringiensis. DiPel® DF works rapidly; stopping caterpillars from feeding immediately and control occurring within 24-72 hours after they have ingested plants treated with the insecticide.
The strain of Bacillus thuringiensis that is used in DiPel® DF makes toxic proteins that are specifically toxic to the caterpillars of butterflies and moths. This means that DiPel® DF does not harm bees or other beneficial insects.
DiPel® DF is biodegradable and can be used on many edible crops as well as in ornamental plant production and amenity vegetation. It has a pre-harvest interval of just one day.
Instructions for use
Where to use
DiPel® DF has on label approval for use on the following crops:
- Outdoor edible crops: Globe artichokes, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, leeks, combining, vining and edible podded peas
- Protected Vegetables: Aubergine, broad bean, dwarf French bean, runner bean, cucumber, pepper, strawberry, chilli and tomato
- Ornamental Plant Production
- Amenity vegetation
DiPel® DF also has Extension of Authorisation for Minor Use (EAMU)* approvals for a variety of crops including:
- Forestry: For control of oak processionary moth
- Edible crops: EAMUs for various protected and outdoor edible crops
*Consult the EAMU text for specific conditions before use.
When to use
- DiPel® DF should be applied as soon as the first caterpillars are seen, preferably during an active feeding period.
- Repeat applications every 7-10 days until the end of the hatching period
How to use
- Ensure spray tank is clean and half fill with water.
- Start agitator and slowly sprinkle the required amount of granules into the centre of the agitator vortex.
- Continue agitating for a few minutes and complete filling with water to the required spray volume.
- During spraying agitate as necessary to maintain the suspension.
- DiPel® DF can be applied through a knapsack or vehicle mounted hydraulic sprayer (boom sprayer) or through a suitable broadcast air-assisted sprayer.
- A fine spray quality should be used and the foliage covered thoroughly, but not to the point of run-off, to ensure good control.
| Maximum treatments | Application interval | Dose | Water volume | Application method |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 per annum | 1 day | 0.75 - 1.0 kg/ha | 400 - 500 L/ha | Vehicle mounted hydraulic (boom) sprayer Knapsack sprayer Broadcast air-assisted sprayer |
Active substances
Bacillus thuringiensis kurstaki ABTS-351
Chemical group: Bacillus thuringiensis belongs to the microbial disruptors of insect midgut membranes group of insecticides.
Bio-chemical mode of action: Microbial disruptors work by binding protein toxins to receptors on the midgut membrane of the insect. This induces pore formation, resulting in ionic imbalance and septicaemia.
Mobility: Bacillus thuringiensis is a biological insecticide which acts on the target larvae following ingestion of treated parts of the plant.
Application timing: Bacillus thuringiensis is best applied at the first signs of the pest species.
Resistance: To reduce the risk of resistance, insecticides containing Bacillus thuringiensis should be used as part of an integrated pest management programme and alternated with other chemical and non-chemical methods of control. DiPel® DF should be applied no more than 3 times per generation of the pest species.
For further information regarding DiPel® DF Insecticide, please contact our technical sales team on 01952 897917.
Technical Information
| SKU | Product | File |
|---|---|---|
| 9934 | DiPel DF Insecticide | Safety Data Sheet (PDF) |
Delivery & Returns
Any applicable delivery charges will be calculated at checkout. Certain products qualify for next working day delivery if ordered before 1pm, excluding bank holidays and the festive season. Please be aware that deliveries to remote areas, including the Highlands and Cornwall, may take longer. Additional charges apply for non-mainland locations — please contact the office for further details, or you can learn more about our delivery options here.
A signature is required upon delivery. If no one is available, you can leave a signed note for the driver requesting the parcel be left in a secure location without a signature. However, please be aware that this is done at your own risk and is subject to the driver's discretion.
For large orders, please be aware that if you require a smaller 7.5 tonne lorry, the maximum weight for pallets is 750kg - otherwise the standard pallet size limit of 1000kg applies.
Please note for deliveries that require a pallet, the pallet/packaging itself is the customer's responsibility and will not be uplifted or taken upon delivery.
If you have any access restrictions for lorries or large vehicles, please speak to our sales team on +44 (0)1952 641949.
Collection from our Telford, Shropshire, Trade Counter is available for this product.