Strong-arm leaf-feeding Insects

Leaf-feeding insects like Japanese beetles, are one of the most common ornamental pests you might encounter in an outdoor nursery operation. This pest can cause severe damage if left unchecked, leaving plants largely unsaleable.

Active in most areas of the country from late May through August, Japanese beetles are indiscriminate when it comes to food sources and are known to feed on more than 300 different types of plants, trees and shrubs. The beetles will also feed on flowers and fruits, chewing small holes in the leaves, creating a “skeletonized” appearance. In ornamental nursery environments, plan to make early insecticide applications in the spring to reduce pest pressure in the summer when adult beetles can cause the most damage.

Get broad-spectrum control from a proven product

Acelepryn® insecticide is a trusted solution that offers broad-spectrum control at low use rates. Powered by the novel active ingredient chlorantraniliprole in IRAC group 28, Acelepryn helps control key leaf-feeding insects in greenhouses and nurseries, including:

• Japanese beetles
• Caterpillars, including Eastern tent caterpillars, fall webworms and bagworms
• Sawfly larvae
• Hemlock woolly adelgids
• Clearwing moths
• Lace bugs
• Aphids
• Birch leafminers

Plus, with Acelepryn, there are also no known adverse effects on beneficial and non-target organisms, like bees and biological control agents.

Flexibility and long-lasting control

As a foliar spray, Acelepryn provides up to four weeks of control on lepidopteran pests. When applied as a drench or soil treatment in the fall, the product moves upward into the canopy providing even longer residual control into the spring. Acelepryn can also be applied as a bark treatment to protect from pests like clearwing borers. This long-lasting, effective control can lead to time savings and labor efficiencies.

Additionally, Acelepryn can be applied to a wide range of crops, including ornamental plants, woody ornamental plants and trees, shrubs, evergreens and conifers.

Take action now and learn how to strong-arm leaf-feeding pests. Visit GreenCastOnline.com/AceleprynInsecticide to learn more.

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