Athena - IPM

Athena IPM Contact Insecticide and Fungicide

Athena IPM is a contact spray built on peppermint oil and cinnamon oil at 0.25% each. Citric acid at 0.22% completes the actives, and the balance is water, yeast, sodium benzoate and potassium sorbate. It kills on contact and works on adults, nymphs, larvae and eggs. Athena names whitefly, spider mites and aphids among the soft-bodied insects it treats. It is also effective against common fungal infections such as powdery mildew. Its ingredients qualify it for exemption from EPA registration under FIFRA. The label clears it for all crops, in commercial indoor facilities, greenhouses and field plantings. The signal word is Caution, since it may cause mild skin and eye irritation. Wear eye protection and chemical-resistant gloves while mixing and spraying. The concentrate is a soluble amber liquid at about 8.5 lb per gallon. It comes in four sizes, from a 32 oz bottle to a 55 gallon drum.

How to Use a Broad Spectrum Insecticide and Fungicide

This broad spectrum insecticide goes on with the lights off or in early morning sun. For prevention, mix 90 mL per gallon and spray two to three times a week. When pests are already present, step up to 120 mL per gallon. Start at the lower dose and increase only if the problem persists. Most pests need at least three applications spaced three days apart. Soak the tops and undersides of every leaf, plus the stems, until the plant is saturated. Athena's spider mite procedure for a heavy infestation runs 150 mL per gallon, two days on and one day off, over nine days. Add rest days if plants wilt or show other stress. For fungus gnats, drench at 40 mL per gallon until the media just runs off. Run drenches with a sump pump and hose, since it should not go through irrigation systems. It shares a foliar tank with Athena Stack, and the drench works with all fertilizers and additives. Store it between 45 and 85°F somewhere dark, where it keeps two years from manufacture.

Key Features

• Peppermint and Cinnamon Oils: 0.25% each, with citric acid at 0.22%.
• Kills on Contact: Works on adults, nymphs, larvae and eggs.
• Insects and Mildew: Whitefly, spider mites, aphids and powdery mildew.
• Foliar or Root Drench: 90 to 120 mL per gallon on foliage, 40 mL per gallon at the roots.
• FIFRA Exempt: Minimum-risk ingredients, exempt from EPA registration.
• All Crops: Commercial indoor facilities, greenhouses and field use.
• Tank-Mix Partner: Compatible with Athena Stack in the same foliar spray.
• Two-Year Shelf Life: Stored at 45 to 85°F away from sunlight.

Technical Specifications