BioWorks Introduces New Insecticide/Miticide for Greenhouse Crops

Posted by Brian Sparks|October 5, 2023

BioWorks has launched EpiShield, a miticide and insecticide that is formulated for grower ease of use and strong efficacy. Benefits of the EpiShield liquid formulation include lower use rates than other oil insecticides, no reentry interval restrictions, and strong efficacy against key pests. Low use rates allow growers to apply large volumes of water to their crop without handling large volumes of EpiShield and significantly reducing the risk of phytotoxicity to living plant tissue.

With up to a 53% higher mortality rate compared to other oil insecticides, EpiShield is labeled for mites, aphids, thrips, whiteflies, and mealybugs in indoor and outdoor production. Working on contact, it 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.

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

Click here to access a whitepaper detailing extensive trial results of EpiShield.