One of the most recognized brand names ever sold. Javelin contains a naturally occurring Bt kurstaki strain that offers broad spectrum control of mixed worm populations in tree and vegetable crops.
Active Ingredient: Bacillus thuringiensis kurstaki
Rates: 0.12-4.00 lb. per acre (see label)
Spray Interval: 5-10 days (see label)
Re-entry Interval: 4 hours
Days to Harvest: 0
Notes:
Javelin is a biological insecticide specific for use against the lepidopterous larvae listed on the label. Javelin must be eaten by the larvae to be effective. Since Javelin is most effective against small, newly hatched larvae, an early scouting program to determine early infestations is recommended. After consuming a lethal dose of Javelin, larvae stop eating within an hour, but may remain on the foliage until they die, usually within several days. Affected larvae move more slowly and tend to become shriveled and discolored before dying.
This product is approved for organic production by the National Organic Program (NOP), a marketing program housed within the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service, the agency that sets marketing standards. The NOP mission is to develop and implement national standards that govern the marketing of agricultural products as organically produced, to facilitate commerce in fresh and processed food that is organically produced, and to assure consumers that such products meet consistent standards.
This product is OMRI Listed, therefore it is determined by the Organic Materials Review Institute (OMRI) to be suitable for use in certified organic production.
Washington state organic growers have several sources for determining what materials are allowed in organic production: the National List (NOP), the OMRI Products List and the WSDA Brand Name Materials Lists (BNML).
The WSDA Brand Name Materials List is a list of brand name products that have been evaluated by the Washington State Department of Agriculture to determine that they comply with organic standards. Products listed on the BNML are for use in organic production.
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