Developed with a proprietary, scientifically backed blend, EpiShield delivers up to 53% higher mortality rates on mites and aphids than similar products, while using 10 times lower application rates. With no restricted entry interval or pre-harvest interval, EpiShield lets you continue your cultivation without interruption. You can spray up until the day of harvest while keeping yourself and your plants vibrant and healthy. Read the half-dozen 3rd party university trials to see how well EpiShield works for yourself.
EpiShield by BioWorks is a game-changing miticide and insecticide designed to optimize pest management for growers. Its proprietary blend of botanical ingredients, including peppermint oil (15%) and clove oil (10%), provides exceptional control of mites, aphids, thrips, whiteflies, and mealybugs. With up to 53% higher mortality rates on mites and aphids and 10x lower use rates than traditional horticultural oils, EpiShield offers unparalleled efficacy with minimal environmental impact.
Key Features and Benefits:
- Highly Effective Pest Control: Provides paralysis, suffocation, and desiccation upon contact, ensuring optimal control and suppression of targeted pests.
- Lower Oil Content: Reduces the risk of phytotoxicity, making it safer for plants.
- Exempt from REI & PHI: Allows continuous operations in greenhouses with no pre-harvest interval restrictions.
- Eco-Friendly Formula: Uses botanical ingredients with multiple modes of action, eliminating the risk of pest resistance or residue tolerance.
- Low Application Rates: Requires only 9 fl oz per 100 gallons of water for typical infestations, with higher rates for severe cases.
- Safe and Convenient: Minimal PPE required, no specialized spray equipment needed, and suitable for integrated pest management (IPM) programs.
EpiShield is ideal for a wide range of agricultural and commercial applications, including greenhouses, shadehouses, nurseries, interiorscapes, and outdoor crops. It is registered for use across the USA and qualifies for EPA registration exemption under FIFRA 25(b), ensuring safety for users and the environment.
Application Guidelines:
- Spray Timing: Ensure thorough coverage, apply when humidity is below 90%, and avoid application during extreme heat (above 90-95 °F).
- Compatibility: Avoid mixing with sulfur-based products and perform a spray test before broad application.
- Suggested Rates:
- Foliar Spray: 9 fl oz/100 gal (increase to 12 fl oz/100 gal for severe infestations).
- Dipping: 2.7 ml/gal.
EpiShield delivers unmatched performance while supporting sustainable and integrated pest management strategies. Whether managing hotspots or ensuring broad-spectrum control, EpiShield is the ideal choice for keeping crops healthy, productive, and free from harmful pests.
