Bonide Caterpillar Killer User Manual

caterpillar killer

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twist and shoot™ sprayer reaches

over 25 feet for taller trees, or a fan
pattern for lower lying plants
gardens

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kills bagworms, tent caterpillars, gypsy
moths and over 100 other insect pests

• connect and spray

• kills and repels insects on trees,
shrubs, vegetables and ornamentals

Store and transport in an upright position.

EPA Est. No. 4-NY-1 EPA Reg. No. 4-469

Buyers Guarantee Limited to Label Claims.

©Bonide Products, Inc. All Rights Reserved

Bonide Products, Inc.
6301 Sutliff Road
Oriskany, NY 13424

and

READ THE ENTIRE LABEL BEFORE USE

This product kills Azalea caterpillar, Eastern tent caterpillar, Leaf feeding
caterpillars and other listed insects.

It is a violation of Federal law to use this product in a manner inconsistent
with its labeling.

Do not allow children or pets into the treated area until dry.

In New York State, this product may not be applied to lawns within 100 ft. of
a coastal marsh, or stream that drains directly into a coastal marsh.

Note: This product is non-staining to most home siding, depending on age
and cleanliness. Prior to applying this product to areas that may contact
home siding (including vinyl siding), test in a hidden area and recheck in a
few hours. If any staining is observed, do not use this product.

Spray as directed - complete coverage is important. Treat when insects
begin to appear and repeat treatments to maintain control as directed.
Carefully follow all label directions and any limitations of use, such as
the amount of spray to apply or PHI (pre-harvest interval) for particular
vegetable crops.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE

APPLICATION

TWIST & SHOOT™ READY TO SPRAY INSTRUCTIONS

1) Make sure control knob is in “OFF” position, then connect to garden hose.

2) Turn water on at faucet.
shrubs, twist the control knob right, to the “FAN” position. When
spraying taller trees, shrubs and other plants, twist the control knob
left to the “STREAM” position for extended reach and more uniform
coverage. The product mixes automatically with the water as you spray.

3) To stop spraying, turn the control knob lever to the “OFF” position. Turn
off water at the faucet and disconnect sprayer from garden hose.

Apply thoroughly as a foliar cover spray to both sides of plant leaves and
all plant surfaces where insects are present. For best results, apply early ­prior to high insect infestations. See Table 1-Ornamental Trees, Shrubs &

Flowers Pest Control for insects controlled.

ORNAMENTAL TREES, SHRUBS & FLOWERS

When spraying low growing

plants and small

Table 1. Ornamental Trees, Shrubs & Flowers Pest Control
Use Site

Ornamental Trees, Shrubs
& Flowers including (but not
limited to): Ageratum, Ash,
Aster, Arborvitae, Arizona
Cypress, Azaleas, Begonia,
Birch, Boxwood, Box Elder,
Camellias, Cherry (ornamental),

Insects Controlled

Ants1, Armyworms, Aphids, Asian lady
beetles, Azalea caterpillar, Bagworms
Black vine weevil (adult), Boxelder bugs,
Broadmites, Brown soft scale
California red scale
Clover mites, Cockroaches, Crickets,
Cutworms, Eastern tent caterpillar,

3

, Budworms,

3

(crawler), Cankerworms,

2

,

Table 1. Ornamental Trees, Shrubs & Flowers Pest Control Cont.
Use Site

Non-bearing Citrus,
Chrysanthemum, Carnation,
Coleus, Common Ninebark,
Conifers, Douglas Fir, Elm,
English Ivy, Euonymus,
Exacum, Weeping
Fig, Fir, Gladioli, Gold
Bells, Hawthorn, Holly,
Honeysuckle, Hypoestes,
Ivy, Juniper, Lilac, Locust,
Maple, Marigold, Mimosa,
Mock Orange, Nannyberry,
Oak, Orchid, Palm, Pansy,
Pea Shrub, Petunia,
Philodendron, Pine,
Ornamental Plum, Poinsettia,
Poplar, Tulip Poplar,
Rhododendron, Roses,
Snapdragon, Snowberry,
Spruce, Taxus, Willow,
Zinnia.

Insects Controlled
Elm leaf beetles, European sawy, Fall
webworm, Flea beetles, Forest tent
caterpillar, Gypsy moth larvae, Japanese

beetle (adults), June beetles (adults),
Lace bugs, Leaf Feeding caterpillars,
Leafhoppers, Leafminers (adult), Leaf rollers,
Leaf skeletonizers, Mealybugs, Midges,
Oleander moth larvae, Pillbugs, Pine

sawy, Pine shoot beetles, Pineneedle scale

(crawler), Pinetip moths, Plant bugs, Root

weevil, Sawy, Scale insects

Spiders, Spider mites, Spittlebugs, Striped
beetles, Striped oakworm, Thrips, Tip moth,

Tussock moth larvae, Whiteies

1

Agentine, Allegheny mound, Black

carpenter, Corneld, Field, Florida

carpenter, Harvester, Honey, Pavement,
Southern, Sugar, Nuisance.

2

For bagworm control, apply when

bagworm larvae start to hatch.

3

For scale control, treat the whole plant,

including the stem, trunks and twigs.

3

(crawlers),

3