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.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. DiPel delivers: Unsurpassed pest control for more than 200 different crops -Protection from over 55 species of worm (lepidopteran) pests without harming beneficial insects -4-hour restricted entry interval (REI), the lowest allowed by law
DiPel is available in an emulsifiable suspension (ES) and as a dry flowable (DF) formulation. Active ingredient: Bacillus thuringiensis, subsp. kurstaki, strain ABTS-351