Chapter 19. Biopesticides and Alternative Disease and Pest Management Products

Natalia A. Peres, Gary E. Vallad, Johan Desaeger, and Sriyanka Lahiri


The following tables list registered pesticides that should be integrated with other pest management methods. Additional information on integrated management methods can be requested from UF/IFAS Extension horticulture or agriculture agents. A list of local UF/IFAS Extension offices is available at https://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/find-your-local-office/.

Table 1. Biopesticides labeled for management of arthropod pests of many crops. Contact: Sriyanka Lahiri, UF/IFAS Gulf Coast Research and Education Center.

Trade Name

(Active Ingredient)

MOA Code1

Insect or Mite Pest

Days to Harvest

REI (Hours)

OMRI-Listed

Remarks

Agree WG, Xentari

(Bacillus thuringiensis subspecies aizawai)

Biobit HP, Deliver, DiPel DF, Javelin WG

(Bacillus thuringiensis subspecies kurstaki)

11A

Caterpillars

0

4

Yes

Apply when larvae are small for best control. Can be used in greenhouse.

Aza-Direct

(azadirachtin)

-

Aphids, beetles, caterpillars, leafhoppers, leafminers, thrips, whiteflies

0

4

Yes

Antifeedant, repellant, IGR.

Azera

(pyrethrins + azadirachtin)

3A + -

Aphids, beetles, caterpillars, leafminers, whiteflies

0

12

Yes

Apply when larvae are small for best control. Can be used in greenhouse.

BotaniGard ES

(Beauveria bassiana strain GHA)

-

Aphids, leafhoppers, mealybugs, mites, plant bugs, planthoppers, thrips, whiteflies

0

4

No

Works by contact. Spores attach to insects, germinate, and penetrate insect cuticle. May be used in greenhouses.

BotaniGard Maxx

(Beauveria bassiana strain GHA + pyrethrins)

3A + -

Aphids, leafhoppers, leafminers, plant bugs, thrips, whiteflies

0

12

No

 

Captiva

(Capsicum oleoresin extract, garlic oil, soybean oil)

-

Leafhoppers, mites, thrips, whiteflies

0

4

No

 

Captiva Prime

(Capsicum oleoresin extract, garlic oil, canola oil)

-

Leafhoppers, mites, thrips, whiteflies

0

4

Yes

 

Des-X

(soap, insecticidal)

-

Aphids, mites, plant bugs, whiteflies

0

12

Yes

 

Entrust SC

(spinosad)

5

Beetles, caterpillars, thrips, seed bugs

1

4

Yes

Highly toxic to bees and other pollinators. Do not use more than twice per crop season.

Grandevo WDG

(Chromobacterium subtsugae strain PRAA4-1)

-

Aphids, mites, plant bugs, whiteflies

0

4

Yes

 

JMS Stylet Oil

(paraffinic oil)

-

Aphids, leafhoppers, leafminers, mites, whiteflies

0

4

No

 

Met52 EC

(Metarhizium anisopliae strain F52)

 

Mites, thrips

0

12

Yes

Composed of spores of insect pathogenic fungus Metarhizium anisopliae strain F52.

M-Pede 49% EC

(soap, insecticidal)

-

Aphids, leafhoppers, mites, thrips, whiteflies

0

12

Yes

 

Mycotrol ESO

(Beauveria bassiana strain GHA)

-

Aphids, leafhoppers, whiteflies

0

4

Yes

 

Mycotrol WPO

(Beauveria bassiana strain GHA)

-

Aphids, leafhoppers, whiteflies

0

4

Yes

 

Neemix 4.5

(azadirachtin)

-

Aphids, leafminers, whiteflies

0

12

Yes

IGR (insect growth regulator) and feeding repellant. Greenhouse and field.

Organic JMS Stylet Oil

(paraffinic oil)

-

Aphids, leafhoppers, leafminers, mites, whiteflies

0

4

Yes

Use ceramic spray nozzles and apply at a pressure of no less than 400 psi.

PFR-97 20% WDG

(Cordyceps javanica Apopka strain 97)

-

Aphids, leafminers, mites, plant bugs, psyllids, weevils, whiteflies

0

4

Yes

Can be used on vegetables grown for transplant. Do not mix with fungicides or apply within 5 days of fungicide applications other than copper. Dust/mist respirator must be used for mixing and applying.

Pyganic EC 5.0

(pyrethrins)

3A

Aphids, beetles, leafhoppers, leafminers, mealybugs, mites, plant bugs, planthopper, psyllids, stink bugs, thrips, weevils, whiteflies

0

12

Yes

Harmful to bees. Can be used in greenhouses.

Seduce Insect Bait

(spinosad)

5

Caterpillars

See specific crops on label

4

Yes

 

Seican

(Cinnamaldehyde)

-

Mites, aphids, thrips, psyllids, whiteflies

0

4

Yes

 

Suffoil-X

(mineral oil)

-

Aphids, leafhoppers, thrips, whiteflies

0

4

Yes

Thorough coverage is essential.

Surround

(kaolin clay)

-

Whiteflies, thrips, psyllids

0

0

Yes

It is better to not use it too close from harvest to avoid white spots on the fruits.

Trilogy

(extract of neem oil)

-

Aphids, mites, thrips, whiteflies

0

4

Yes

Apply morning or evening to reduce potential for leaf burn. Toxic to bees exposed to direct treatment.

Venerate XC

(heat-killed Burkholderia spp. strain A396 cells and spent fermentation media)

-

Corn earworm, mealybugs, mites, stink bugs, weevils, whiteflies

0

4

Yes

 

1 Mode of Action (MOA) codes for plant pest insecticides from the Insecticide Resistance Action Committee (IRAC) Mode of Action Classification v. 11.1 January 2024. Number codes are used to distinguish the main insecticide mode of action groups, with additional letters for certain subgroups within each main group. All insecticides within the same group (with same number) indicate the same active ingredient or similar mode of action. This information must be considered for the insecticide resistance management decisions. - = unknown, or a mode of action that has not been classified yet.

Table 2. Biopesticides and other alternative products labeled for plant disease management. Contact: Gary E. Vallad, UF/IFAS Gulf Coast Research and Education Center.

Product

(Active Ingredient), Fungicide Group1

Crops

Pertinent Diseases or Pathogens

Minimum Hours to

OMRI-Listed

Remarks2

Harvest

Reentry

Labels change frequently. Be sure to read a current product label before applying any pesticide. Refer to crop-specific tables for conventional pesticides labeled for disease and pest management.

2-3-2 Companion

(Bacillus subtilis strain GB03)

Vegetables & Strawberries

Broad-spectrum fungicide and bactericide

0

4

No

Do NOT mix with copper-based fungicides, concentrated acids such as sulfuric acid, solvents, oxidizing agents, or bactericides. Do not mix with products with a pH below 4 or above 9. Consult specific product labels for additional information or restrictions concerning tank-mixing.

ActinoGrow

Actinovate

(Streptomyces lydicus WYEC 108), NC

Vegetables & Strawberries

Broad-spectrum fungicide and bactericide

0

1

Yes

See label for specific rates and application recommendations.

Afla-guard GR

(Aspergillus flavus NRRL 21882), NC

Sweet Corn

Aspergillus

-

4

No

Do not exceed 20 lb/A per growing season. See label for specific application instructions.

AgriPhage

(bacteriophage), NC

Tomato, Pepper

Bacterial spot, Bacterial speck

0

0

No

Bacterial strains must be characterized periodically by manufacturer to correctly formulate the bacteriophage mixture.

Aura 360

(Flg22-Bt peptide)

Vegetables & Strawberries

Broad-spectrum fungicide and bactericide

0

12

No

Broad spectrum activator of disease resistance. See label for specific rates and application recommendations.

Aviv

(Bacillus subtilis strain IAB/BS03)

Vegetables & Strawberries

Broad-spectrum fungicide

0

4

Yes

See label for specific rates and application recommendations.

(Bacillus subtilis strain QST 713), 44

Many brands available: Cease, Minuet, Rhapsody, Serenade ASO, Serenade Opti,

Vegetables & Strawberries

Broad-spectrum fungicide and bactericide

0

4

Yes

For foliar applications, mix with copper compounds or other effective fungicides for improved disease control. See label for details regarding specific foliar and soil applications and target diseases.

BioCover

(oil, petroleum), NC

Vegetables & Strawberries

Powdery mildew, Rust

0

4

No

See label for specific rates, application recommendations, and precautions regarding use with other pesticides.

Bionatrol-M

(soybean oil)

Vegetables & Strawberries

Powdery mildew, Botrytis, Rust, Sour rot

0

0

Yes

Do not apply any copper, sulfur, or others within 12 days of Bionatrol-M application. Do not spray when freezing temperatures are anticipated within 48 hours and do not apply above 95°F. Do not mix with foliar fertilizers.

BIO-TAM

Tenet WP

(Trichoderma asperellum strain ICC 012 + Trichoderma gamsii strain ICC 080), NC

Vegetables & Strawberries

Fusarium spp., Phytophthora spp., Pythium spp., Rhizoctonia spp., Sclerotinia spp., Sclerotiumrolfsii, Thielaviopsisbasicola, and Verticillium spp.

-

1

Yes

See label for additional rates and recommendations for transplant production and details for specific diseases. Check label for product incompatibility with certain chemical fungicides.

Botector

(Aureobasidium pullulans strain DSM 14940, 14941)

Tomatoes & Strawberries

Anthracnose, Botrytis, Phomopsis, Rhizopus

0

4

Yes

See label for specific rates and application recommendations. Check label for precautions regarding incompatibility with fungicides.

BotryStop

(Ulocladium oudemansii U3 strain), NC

Vegetables & Strawberries

Botrytis, Sclerotinia

0

4

No

See label for specific rates, application recommendations, and precautions regarding fungicide compatibility.

Cinnerate

EMP Barrier

(cinnamon oil), NC

Vegetables & Strawberries

Powdery mildew, Botrytis, Rusts

0

0

Yes

See label for specific rates and application recommendations.

Contans WG

(Coniothyrium minitans strain CON/M/91-08)

Vegetables & Strawberries

Sclerotinia sclerotiorum and Sclerotinia minor

0

4

Yes

See label for specific rates and application recommendations.

Cyclops

(olive and cinnamon oils), NC

Vegetables & Strawberries

Broad-spectrum fungicide

0

0

Yes

See label for specific rates and application recommendations. Ingredients are exempt from FIFRA.

DART Funigicide EC

(capric acid, caprylic acid)

Vegetables & Strawberries

Broad-spectrum fungicide

0

24

Yes

See label for specific rates and application recommendations.

Debug ON

Debug Optimo

Debug Tres

Debug Turbo

(fats and glyceridic oils Mongosa, Azadirachtin), NC

Vegetables & Strawberries

Powdery mildew, Rust, Rhizoctonia, Sclerotinia, Sclerotium rolfsii

0

4

Yes

See labels for specific rates, application recommendations, and precautions regarding use with other pesticides.

Double Nickel 55

Double Nickel LC

Triathlon BA

(Bacillus amyloliquefaciens strain D747), 44

Vegetables & Strawberries

Alternaria spp., Anthracnose, Bacterial diseases, Botrytis, Early blight, Fusarium spp., Late blight, Phytophthora spp., Powdery mildew, Pythium spp., Rhizoctonia

0

4

Yes

See label for additional rates and recommendations for foliar and soil application rates and details for specific diseases. Use as a soil drench at transplant and periodically throughout the season. Can also be used as a seed treatment. See label for details.

EcoSwing

(extract of Swinglea glutinosa), NC

Vegetables & Strawberries

Alternaria alternata, Monilinia fructicola, Monilinia laxa, Botrytis cinerea, Erysiphaceae spp., Erwinia carotovora subspp., Aspergillus niger, Alternaria tenuis, Cladosporium herbarum, Rhizopus arrhizus, Penicillium spp.

0

4

Yes

See label for specific rates, application recommendations, and greenhouse use.

Ethos

(bifenthrin, Bacillus velezensis strain RTI301, and Bacillus subtilis strain RTI477

Vegetables

Damping off, seedling blights, & root or crown rot caused by Phythium, Rhizoctonia, Fusarium and Phytophthora

-

12

No

For at-plant disease suppression, must be applied in-furrow with the seed or with transplant water at transplant.

FungOUT

(citric acid)

Vegetables, Stone Fruits, Blueberries, Greenhouse Vegetables

Downy mildew, Target spot, Bacterial canker, Powdery mildew, Bitter rot, Fire Blight, and Anthracnose

0

4

Yes

For disease suppression, obtain excellent coverage on both sides of leaf, do not apply within 24 hrs of rainfall.

Glacial Spray Fluid

(oil, petroleum), NC

Vegetables & Strawberries

Powdery mildew, Rust

0

4

Yes

See label for specific rates, application recommendations, and precautions regarding use with other pesticides.

GreenClean PRO

PerCarb

(sodium carbonate peroxyhydrate), NC

Vegetables & Strawberries

Broad-spectrum fungicide/bactericide

0

 

No

See label for specific rates and application recommendations.

Howler

(Pseudomonas chlororaphis strain AFS009), NC

Vegetables & Strawberries

Rhizoctonia, Pythium, Fusarium, Phytophthora, Sclerotinia, Colletotrichum, and Botrytis.

0

4

Yes

See label for specific rates and application recommendations.

(Hydrogen peroxide + peroxyacetic acid), NC

Many brands available: GreenClean Liquid, Jet-Ag, OxiDate, Purpose Plus, Rendition, SaniDate, SporeQuell, StorOx, TerraClean, TerraStart, ZeroTol

Vegetables & Strawberries

Broad-spectrum fungicide

0

1 for enclosed areas; until spray dries in open-field areas.

No

See labels for specific rates, application recommendations, and precautions regarding use with other pesticides. Some formulations can be used as a soil drench at transplant and periodically throughout the season. Can also be used as a seed treatment or for postharvest treatments.

JMS Stylet-Oil

Organic JMS Stylet-Oil

(paraffinic oil), NC

Vegetables & Strawberries

Potato Virus Y, Tobacco Etch Virus, Cucumber Mosaic Virus

0

4

Yes, but only for 1 label

See label for specific rates, application recommendations, and precautions regarding use with other pesticides.

LEAPES

(Bacillus thuringiensis subsp. kurstaki, strain ABTS-351 and methyl salicylate)

Tomato & Pepper

Xanthomonas spp.

0

12

No

Apply before disease is observed in the field; should be used as part of a plant pathogen control program. See label for details regarding insecticidal activity.

LifeGard

(Bacillus mycoides isolate J)

Vegetables

Broad-spectrum fungicide

 

4

Yes

See label for specific rates and application recommendations.

Mildew Cure

(cotton, corn, and garlic oils), NC

Vegetables & Strawberries

Powdery mildew

0

0

Yes

See label for specific rates and application recommendations. Ingredients are exempt from FIFRA.

(mineral oil), NC

Many brands: 440 Superior Spray Oil, BioCover, Glacial Spray Oil, Omni Supreme Oil, PureSpray Green, SuffOil-X, TriTek, Ultra-Pure Oil

Vegetables & Strawberries

Powdery mildew

0

4

Yes

See label for specific rates, application recommendations, precautions, and fungicide compatibility.

Mycostop

(Streptomyces sp. strain K61)

Vegetables & Strawberries

Broad-spectrum fungicide

0

4

No

See label for specific rates and application recommendations.

Nutrol

(potassium phosphate), NC

Cucurbits, Peppers & Tomatoes

Powdery mildew

0

0

No

Do not mix with copper fungicides or other products affected by low pH (<5.5). See label for specific rates and application recommendations.

OxiPhos

(mono- and dipotassium salts of phosphorus acid + hydrogen peroxide), 33 & NC

Vegetables & Strawberries

Alternaria spp., Anthracnose, Bacterial diseases, Botrytis, Early blight, Fusarium spp., Late blight, Phytophthora spp., Powdery mildew, Pythium spp., Rhizoctonia

0

1for enclosed areas; until spray dries in open-field areas.

No

See label for additional rates and recommendations for transplant production and details for specific diseases. Use as a soil drench at transplant and periodically throughout the season. Can also be used as a seed treatment.

PlantShield HC

RootShield WP

(Trichoderma harzianum Rifai strain KRL-AG2), NC

Vegetables & Strawberries

Cylindrocladium spp., Fusarium spp., Pythium spp., Rhizoctonia spp., Thielaviopsis spp.

0

PlantShield: 4;

RootShield: 0 if soil-applied; until spray dries

Yes

See label for specific rates, application recommendations, and precautions regarding use and fungicide compatibility.

(potassium bicarbonate), NC

Many brands available: Armicarb 100, Armicarb “O”, Carb-O-Nator, Eco-mate, Kaligreen, Milstop

Vegetables & Strawberries

Broad-spectrum fungicide

0

4

Yes

See label for specific rates and application recommendations.

(potassium phosphite; mono- and dipotassium salts of phosphorous acid), 33

Many brands available: Alude, Appear, Confine Extra T&O, Fosphite, Fungi-Phite, Helena Prophyt, K-Phite 7LP AG, Phiticide, Phorcephite, Phostrol, Rampart, Reveille

Vegetables & Strawberries

Alternaria spp., Anthracnose, Bacterial diseases, Downy mildew, Fusarium spp., Late blight, Leaf blights caused by Cercospora and Septoria spp., Phytophthora spp., Powdery mildew, Pythium spp., Rhizoctonia spp., Root rots

0

4

No

See label for details, specific recommendations, and precautions for tank mixing with copper-based fungicides.

Prev-Am

(sodium tetraborohydrate decahydrate), NC

Vegetables & Strawberries

Downy mildew, Botrytis, Powdery mildew, Late blight, White rust, White mold

0

12

No

See label for details, crop-specific recommendations, and precautions.

ProBlad Verde

Fracture

(Banda de Lupinus albus doce (BLAD))

Vegetables & Strawberries

Anthracnose, Botrytis, Powdery mildew, Southern blight, White mold

24

 

24

4

 

4

Yes

 

No

See label for details, crop specific recommendations, and precautions.

Procidic

BerryCare

FungOUT

(citric acid), NC

Vegetables & Strawberries

(labels vary)

Broad-spectrum fungicide & bactericide

0

0

0

0

4

4

No

Yes

Yes

See label for specific rates, application recommendations, and precautions regarding use with other pesticides.

PureCrop1

Vegetables & Strawberries

Botrytis, Fusarium wilt, downy mildew, and powdery mildew.

0

0

Yes

See label for specific rates, application recommendations, and precautions.

Purespray Green

(oil, petroleum), NC

Vegetables & Strawberries

Powdery mildew, Rust

0

4

Yes

See label for specific rates, application recommendations, and precautions regarding use.

Pvent

LALSTOP G46 WG

(Clonostachys rosea strain J1446), NC

Vegetables & Strawberries

Broad-spectrum fungicide

0

4

Yes

See label for details, crop specific recommendations, and precautions.

Regalia

Regalia Rx

Pacesetter

(extract of Reynoutria sachalinensis), P

Vegetables & Strawberries

Bacterial canker, Bacterial speck, Bacterial spot, Botrytis, Early blight, Late blight, Phytophthora spp., Powdery mildew, Target spot

0

4

Yes

Tank-mix with other effective fungicides for improved disease control under heavy pressure. See label for details.

Romeo

(Cerevisane; cell walls of Saccharomyces cerevisiae strain LAS117)

Vegetables & Strawberries

Alternaria leaf spot, Anthracnose, Botrytis, Downy mildew, Fusarium, Late blight, Phytophthora, Powdery mildew, Rhizoctonia, Scab, Sour rot

0

4

Yes

See label for details, crop specific recommendations, and precautions.

RootShield Granular

RootShield Home & Garden

(Trichoderma harzianum Rifai strain T-22), NC

Vegetables & Strawberries

Cylindrocladium spp., Fusarium spp., Pythium spp., Rhizoctonia spp., Thielaviopsis spp.

0

0

Yes

See label for specific rates, application recommendations, and precautions regarding use and fungicide compatibility.

RootShield Plus Granular

RootShield Plus WP

(Trichoderma harzianum Rifai strain T-22 and Trichoderma virens strain G-41), NC

Vegetables & Strawberries

Cylindrocladium spp., Fusarium spp., Pythium spp., Rhizoctonia spp., Thielaviopsis spp.

0

4

Yes

See label for specific rates, application recommendations, and precautions.

Seican

(cinnamaldehyde)

Vegetables & Strawberries

Botrytis, Powdery mildew, Rusts

0

4

No

See label for details, crop specific recommendations, and precautions.

Serifel Biofungicide

Serifel NG Biological Fungicide

Subtilex NG

(Bacillus amyloliquefaciens strain MBI 600), NC

Vegetables & Strawberries

Broad-spectrum fungicide

0

4

Yes

See label for details, crop specific recommendations, and precautions.

Sil-Matrix

(potassium silicate), NC

Vegetables & Strawberries

Broad-spectrum fungicide

0

4

No

Must be used in a rotational program with other fungicides when conditions are conducive for disease development. See label for details.

Soilgard

(Gliocladium virens GI-21), NC

Vegetables & Strawberries

Fusarium root and crown rot, Phytophthora capsici, Pythium spp., Rhizoctonia, Sclerotinia spp., Sclerotium spp.

0

0

Yes

For best results, apply to transplants or as a drench during transplanting. Subsequent applications can be made as drench, directed spray, or by chemigation. See label for precautions regarding use and fungicide compatibility.

Sonata

(Bacillus pumilus QST 2808), NC

Vegetables & Strawberries

Early blight, Downy mildew, Late blight, Powdery mildew, Rust

0

4

Yes

Mix or alternate with other effective fungicides for improved disease control. See label for details.

Sporatec

(oils of clove, rosemary, and thyme), NC

Vegetables & Strawberries

Bacterial spot, Botrytis, Early blight, Gray mold, Late blight, Powdery mildew

0

0

Yes

Exercise care when applying. Begin applications once disease is observed. Use of a spreader and/or penetrant adjuvant recommended for improved performance. Do not apply when temps are above 90°F. See label for details. Ingredients are exempt from FIFRA.

Stargus

(Bacillus amyloliquefaciens strain F727 cells and spent fermentation media)

Vegetables & Strawberries

Broad-spectrum fungicide and bactericide

0

4

Yes

See label for specific rates and application recommendations.

Taegro ECO

(Bacillus amyloliquefaciens strain FZB24), NC

Vegetables

Foliar diseases: Downy mildew, Powdery mildew, Pseudomonas spp., Xanthomonas spp.

Soilborne diseases: Fusarium spp., Phytophthora spp., Pythium spp., Rhizoctonia spp., Sclerotinia spp.

-

24

No

See label for specific instructions regarding soil injected, spray, or incorporated applications. Maximum of 12 applications per season. For best efficacy, product should be applied prior to disease or disease establishment. May be applied to greenhouse-produced crops.

Thyme Guard

(thyme oil extract), NC

Vegetables & Strawberries

Broad-spectrum bactericide and fungicide

0

0

-

See label for specific rates, application recommendations, and precautions regarding use with other pesticides. Ingredients are exempt from FIFRA.

Thymox Guarda

(thyme oil)

Vegetables & Strawberries

Broad-spectrum fungicide

0

0

-

See label for specific rates and application recommendations. Ingredients are exempt from FIFRA.

Timorex ACT

(tea tree oil), BM 01

Vegetables & Strawberries

Broad-spectrum fungicide

48

4

Yes

See label for specific rates and application recommendations.

Trilogy

(clarified hydrophobic extract of neem oil), NC

Vegetables & Strawberries

Alternaria spp., Anthracnose, Botrytis, Early blight, Powdery mildew

0

4

Yes

See label for specific rates, application recommendations, and precautions regarding use with other pesticides.

Ultra-Pure Oil

(mineral oil), NC

Vegetables & Strawberries

Powdery mildew

0

4

Yes

See label for specific rates, application recommendations, precautions, and fungicide compatibility.

Vacciplant

(laminarin), P

Vegetables & Strawberries

Anthracnose, Bacterial speck, Bacterial spot, Early blight, Phytophthora blight, Powdery mildew

0

4

No

Start applications preventatively when weather conditions are favorable for disease development. Repeat applications until disease conditions end. Add a labeled copper product to VacciPlant if the disease symptoms appear.

Vectorite with CR-7

(Clonostachys rosea strain CR-7)

Vegetables & Strawberries

Broad-spectrum fungicide

0

0

Yes

Biofungicide is dispensed using commercially reared bumble or honey bees using Bee Vectoring Technology-approved hive dispensers.

Veg'Lys, Brandt

(garlic oil), NC

Vegetables & Strawberries

Broad-spectrum bactericide and fungicide

0

0

Yes

See label for specific rates and application recommendations and precautions. Do not apply when temps are above 90°F. Ingredients are exempt from FIFRA.

WarHammer

(chitosan)

Vegetables & Strawberries

Broad-spectrum bactericide and fungicide

0

0

No

See label for specific rates and application recommendations and precautions. Ingredients are exempt from FIFRA.

Zayin

Vegalab Mildew Control

(geraniol)

Vegetables & Strawberries

(labels vary)

Broad-spectrum fungicide

0

 

0

0

 

0

Yes

No

See label for specific rates and application recommendations.

Zivion S

(natamycin)

Strawberries

Anthracnose, Verticillium, Charcoal rot

0

4

No

Apply prior to plant as a preplant transplant root or whole-plant dip treatment. Do not apply after or to harvestable commodities.

ZONIX

(rhamnolipid biosurfactant)

Vegetables & Strawberries

Broad-spectrum fungicide (see label)

0

4

Yes

See label for specific rates and application recommendations.

1 FRAC code (fungicide group): Letters (BM, NC, and P) are used to distinguish the fungicide mode of action groups. All fungicides within the same group (with same letter and number) indicate the same active ingredient or similar mode of action. This information must be considered for the fungicide resistance management decisions. However, products with BM, NC or P are considered low risk and don’t require any rotation unless specifically directed on the label. BM = Biologicals with multiple modes of action, NC = not classified, includes mineral oils, organic oils, potassium bicarbonate, and other materials of biological origin; P = host plant defense inducers. Source: FRAC Code List 2024 http://www.frac.info/ (FRAC = Fungicide Resistance Action Committee).

2 Information provided in this table applies only to Florida. Be sure to read a current product label before applying any product. The use of brand names and any mention or listing of commercial products or services in the publication does not imply endorsement by UF/IFAS Extension nor discrimination against similar products or services not mentioned.

Table 3. Biopesticides labeled for management of nematode pests of many crops. Contact: Johan Desaeger, UF/IFAS Gulf Coast Research and Education Center.

Pest

Active Ingredient

Product(s)

Rate

Days to Harvest

REI

(Hours)

Remarks1

Nematodes

Azadirachtin

AzaGuard, Ecozine Plus, Molt-X

See label

0

4

OMRI-listed.1

Burkholderia rinojensis heat-killed

Majestene

4–8 qt

0

4

OMRI-listed.1

Mustard oil + capsaicin

Dazitol

6.25 gal

0

4

OMRI-listed.1 Apply 3–5 days preplant or 1/4 rate postplant.

Myrothecium verrucaria fermentation product

DiTera

See label

0

4

OMRI-listed.1

Purpureocillium lilicanum PL-251

MeloCon 20% LC

10.25 fl oz

0

4

OMRI-listed.1

Purpureocillium lilicanum PL-11

NemaClean 10% WP

1-2 lb

0

12

OMRI-listed.1

Saponins of Quillaja saponaria

Nema-Q

See label

0

4

OMRI-listed.1

Thyme oil

Nemakill, Promax, Thyme Guard

See label

0

4

OMRI-listed.1

1 Information provided in this table applies only to Florida. Be sure to read a current product label before applying any product. The use of brand names and any mention or listing of commercial products or services in the publication does not imply endorsement by UF/IFAS Extension nor discrimination against similar products or services not mentioned. OMRI-listed: Listed by the Organic Materials Review Institute for use in organic production.