Xentari - Organic Box Caterpillar Control - Box Moth Caterpillar Control - 5 gms

For control of Boxwood Moth Caterpillar

Please read the Safety & Medical information below

You will receive 1 x 5 gram packet

Active ingredient is Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt)

Bt is a naturally occurring bacterium found in soils

It is readily embraced by the organic gardening community

Dissolve the 5g of granules with a small amount of water and then mix with

 2.5 litres of water in a sprayer to cover 25 square metres of boxwood

Thoroughly spray all the leaves, when leaves are dry

Bt makes toxins that target caterpillars when eaten. In their gut, the toxins are activated

Bt create toxins only activated in caterpillars, so are safe for other insects

Apply treatment at temperature +10C, preferably morning or evening

Apply on dry leaves, and when no rain for 12 hours after treatment

A second treatment is recommended after 10 days

Postage & Packing included in price

All purchases are posted same day, or following morning

Purchases over the weekend are posted Monday morning

Safety and Medical Information

 It is not recommended to spray indoors, i.e., a greenhouse

Avoid contact with eyes and skin

Do not breathe dust

Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves, respiratory, and eyewear

When using, do not eat, drink or smoke

WASH HANDS after use

Wash contaminated clothing before reuse

Store out of reach of children and pets

 If contact is made with skin or eye

Wash skin immediately with water

Eye rinse thoroughly with plenty of water

In all cases of doubt, seek medical attention