Monterey B.t. RTU

5 out of 5 stars 9 Reviews | 5 Q&A

Monterey B.t. RTU
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5 out of 5 stars Rating: 5

9 Reviews | 5 Q&A

Product Overview

Monterey B.t. RTU is a biological insecticide that controls worms and caterpillars on many fruits and vegetables, ornamental plants and trees. MONTEREY B.t. RTU kills caterpillar stage insects and worms, but does not hurt or effect earthworms, birds, or beneficial insects such as ladybugs and honeybees, when applied as directed. Caterpillars and worms eat treated foliage, then instantly stop eating and damaging the plants. It is for organic gardening and ORMI Listed so it is acceptable for use on edible plants up to the day of harvest.

Features and Specs

Active Ingredient Bacillus thuringiensis subspecies kurstaki strain SA-12 solides, spores, and insecticidal toxins, ATCC # SD - 1323 9.83%
Target pests Armyworms, Bagworm, Cabbage Looper, Fall Cankerworm, Gypsy Moth, Hornworms,Tent Caterpillar and others
* See label for complete list
For use in Residential Gardens, Ornamental Plants and Shade Trees
Application Spray leaf surfaces thoroughly, top and bottom, for complete control
Shake regularly while spraying
Pet safe Yes, if used as directed on label
NOT FOR SALE TO ME, ND, WY
Special Features For Organic Gardening
OMRI Listed
Shipping Weight 2.32 lbs
Manufacturer Monterey Lawn & Garden (Mfg. Number: LG 6338)
EPA Registration 70051-113-54705

Details

FOR USE

Apply MONTEREY B.t. RTU when worms or caterpillars are first noticed, then repeat at five (5) to seven (7) day intervals while they are active. Apply more frequently to control heavy infestations. Apply thoroughly to top and bottom of foliage. Reapply after heavy rains.

MONTEREY B.t. RTU must be eaten by worms or caterpillars to be effective. After ingesting the insecticide, they immediately stop feeding, though they may otherwise appear to be unaffected for several days. Best results are obtained by treatments when worms are small; they must be actively feeding on treated, exposed foliage. You may apply MONTEREY B.t. RTU up to and on the day of harvest.

FRUITS AND VEGETABLES:

Spray all plant foliage. Apply at first sign of infestation and repeat at weekly intervals when needed to insects in the fruit and vegetable garden:

  • Cabbage Looper, Armyworms, Hornworms, and other Lepidopteran (moth) pests on broccoli, cauliflower, collards, kale, mustard greens, turnip greens, cabbage, celery, lettuce, melons, and tomatoes.

SHADE TREES & ORNAMENTALS:

Spray at first sign of infestation and repeat at weekly intervals when needed to maintain control. Apply to thoroughly cover all foliage surfaces of shade trees and ornamentals for control of the following leaf-feeding worms:

  • Bagworm, Spring Cankerworm, Fall Cankerworm, Gypsy Moth*, Tent Caterpillar, Elm Spanworm, Fall Webworm

*Apply when buds swell, but before leaves are fully open. If eggs hatch over a long period of time or if reinfestation occurs, spray about 14 days after first appearance.

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  • 5 of 5 Stars

    Monterey. B.t. RTU

    By Carol on 08/30/2015

    We had tried many products to kill the caterpillars on our bougainvillea but to no avail. This product worked beautifully. It killed all the caterpillars the first time we used it. We give it a five star.

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    8 of 8 people found this review helpful

  • 5 of 5 Stars

    Great for my Papaya trees

    By Jerome on 09/28/2018

    A couple of years ago I planted some Papaya trees. They got infested with some hornworm. I picked them off, but they kept coming back. I purchased the Monterey B.t RTU and it got rid of them. Use it every year and it works great.

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    5 of 5 people found this review helpful

  • 5 of 5 Stars

    Save my broccoli

    By Anne on 07/14/2017

    Good product descriptions helped me to pick the product that I wanted. Web site is user friendly. The product was delivered very quickly - best of all it worked.

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    4 of 4 people found this review helpful

  • 5 of 5 Stars

    It works

    By Ron on 06/14/2019

    For years I have dealt with leaf roller caterpillars on my Canna plants. I have tried other options to control them, but to no avail. This product was the first one to work.

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    3 of 3 people found this review helpful

  • 5 of 5 Stars

    Great Product

    By Tim on 05/29/2020

    I've used this for several years for bud worms, and it works. Fast 2 day shipping. Highly recommended.

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    1 of 1 people found this review helpful

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After spraying Monterey B.t. RTU on infested tomato plant, how long before it's safe to harvest?
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You may apply Monterey B.t. RTU up to and on the day of harvest.

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Can Monterey B.t. RTU be used on my Meyer Lemon Tree for worm/caterpillar infestation?
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Monterey B.t. RTU is not labeled for citrus fruit, including lemons.

We would recommend using Natural Guard Spinosad Landscape and Garden Insecticide instead. It is labeled for use on lemons and will kill caterpillars on the tree. One bottle will treat approximately 5300 square feet.

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Does Monterey B.T kills all types of caterpillars?
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Yes, Monterey B.t. RTU should kill all caterpillar types.

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Will Orange Oil kill BT? I am battling a fungus gnat infestation and wanted to use a multi-tiered approach.

I want to use several products to rid my home of fungus gnats. I have already applied neem oil, insecticidal soap, and placed sticky paper near soil. This is not taking care of the entire population. I just applied orange oil at 2 oz per gallon of water to all plant soils in my home and wanted to try BT as well. Will the orange oil lyse the cell wall of the beneficial BT bacteria?

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If you are treating edibles you will need to let them dry out for a while as one of the biggest contributors to fungus gnat population growth is over watering/too wet of soil. You may need to contact Monterey Lawn & Garden to see if orange oil would interfere with anything in their specific formulation.  If you are treating non edible plants you can try Talstar P Professional Insecticide and Gentrol IGR Concentrate to the soil to get some IGR going to stop the reproductive cycles. 

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How often can I spray Monterey B.t. RTU?
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Monterey B.t. RTU is applied when worms or caterpillars are first noticed, then repeat at five (5) to seven (7) day intervals while they are active. Apply more frequently to control heavy infestations. Apply thoroughly to top and bottom of foliage. Reapply after heavy rains.

 

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Monterey B.t. RTU 5 out of 5 stars Rating: 5 (9 Reviews / 5 Q&A)

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