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diatomaceous earth (Celite 610)

CELITE® 610 is a mechanical insect killer. Insects cannot become immune to its action. Insects come in contact or ingest this powder and die within 48 hours. CELITE® 610 is intended for application using commercially available hand dusters, power
dusters or other suitable means for application to areas where insect pests are found.

Alternatively, CELITE® 610 can be applied as a wettable powder (WP). WP treatments are
intended both for indoor and outdoor applications and can be applied in a targeted manner.

  • Non-ionic surfactants or wetting agents are used to promote adhesion on hydrophobic
    surfaces.
  • Mix solution directly prior to spraying and apply the entire batch within 8 hours
  • Solution will settle if left undisturbed for more than 1 hour
  • When proper coverage is obtained, a visible white residue will be apparent on the treated surface.
  • It must be reapplied after rain.

 

Requires Respirator
Effect on Beneficials: Excessive Use Harmful
Material Type: Insecticide
Signal Word: Caution
Formulation: Dust
EPA Number: 73729-1

Usage for diatomaceous earth on Grapes

Dormant to Wooly Bud

Target Rate of application REI PHI MOA Eff. Notes
Grape Mealybug 3-70 lb - - UNM Apply to the trunk and cordon with thorough coverage.

Wooly Bud to Budbreak

Target Rate of application REI PHI MOA Eff. Notes
Grape Mealybug 3-70 lb - - UNM Apply to the trunk and cordon with thorough coverage.

Budbreak to Prebloom

Target Rate of application REI PHI MOA Eff. Notes
Grape Mealybug 3-70 lb - - UNM Apply to the trunk and cordon with thorough coverage.