BioWorks debuts new product for greenhouse crops

BioWorks has launched EpiShield, a miticide and insecticide that is formulated for grower ease of use and delivers strong efficacy.

The company says benefits of the EpiShield liquid formulation include 10-28x lower use rates than other oil insecticides, no REI or PHI restrictions, and strong efficacy against key pests. Lower use rates allow growers to apply large volumes of water to their crop without handling large volumes of EpiShield and significantly reduce the risk of phytotoxicity to living plant tissue.

EpiShield is labeled for mites, aphids, thrips, whiteflies, and mealybugs in indoor and outdoor production. Working on contract, EpiShield results in paralysis, suffocation, and desiccation of target insects. EpiShield contains the active ingredients of clove oil, peppermint oil and sodium lauryl sulfate. This proprietary formulation is ideal for spot sprays where quick access to susceptible areas is important.

BioWorks says it up to a 53% higher mortality rate compared to other oil insecticides,

EpiShield Product Details

• Exempt from REI and PHI restrictions
• Use rates 10x-28x lower than traditional horticulture mineral oil products
• Up to 45x less oil delivered to plants
• Liquid formulation with 12-month shelf-life at room temperature
• Excellent IPM program tool with no known risk of pest resistance

“EpiShield gives growers the ideal flexibility for dealing with their mite and insect pest populations,” said Technical Services Manager at BioWorks, Julie Graesch. “With low use rates, no restricted entry interval, and strong efficacy, EpiShield is an excellent tool for their IPM programs.”