Aza-Direct Insecticide - 2.5gal - OMRI Listed

Break the Pest Life Cycle With an Azadirachtin-Based Growth Regulator

Aza-Direct is a broad-spectrum biological insecticide built around Azadirachtin, the primary insect growth regulating compound derived from the Neem tree. Rather than killing on contact, it works as an insect growth regulator that inhibits molting, preventing immature insects from developing into reproducing adults and interrupting the pest population cycle at its source.

Alongside its IGR activity, Aza-Direct acts as a repellent and antifeedant that reduces feeding damage from both immature and adult insects while the slower growth-regulating effect works through the population. It is labeled for greenhouse and outdoor food crops, ornamental plants and shrubs, and nursery crops, and is OMRI Listed for use in certified organic production.

Key Features & Benefits

• Azadirachtin IGR Action: Inhibits molting so immature pests cannot mature into reproducing adults, breaking the population cycle.
• Repellent & Antifeedant: Reduces feeding damage from both immature and adult insects.
• Broad-Spectrum Coverage: Labeled against aphids, thrips, fungus gnats, whitefly, and other pests — see the product label for the complete list.
• OMRI Listed: Certified for use in organic production under National Organic Program standards.
• 4-Hour REI: A shorter re-entry interval suits operations needing frequent access to treated areas. Signal word: Caution.

Who Should Use This

Greenhouse and outdoor producers, nursery growers, and organic operations managing soft-bodied insect pests on food and ornamental crops are the direct fit for Aza-Direct, particularly programs targeting thrips and whitefly where both population suppression and feeding-damage reduction matter.

About Gowan

Gowan Company, founded in 1962 and headquartered in Yuma, Arizona, develops and markets crop protection products, seeds, and fertilizers for growers.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does Aza-Direct differ from a contact insecticide?

Aza-Direct works as an insect growth regulator rather than killing on contact. Insects exposed to Azadirachtin are unable to complete their molt into the next developmental stage, which prevents larvae from becoming reproducing adults over time rather than producing an immediate knockdown.

Does Aza-Direct kill adult insects?

It is most effective against immature stages through its IGR activity, though its antifeedant and repellent properties also reduce adult feeding and egg-laying. For faster knockdown of an existing adult population, tank mixing with a contact insecticide is a common approach.

How does Aza-Direct fit into an organic program?

Aza-Direct is OMRI Listed for certified organic production under National Organic Program standards. Confirm acceptance with your specific certifying organization before use, since requirements can vary.

What crops is Aza-Direct labeled for?

It is labeled for greenhouse and outdoor food crops, ornamental plants and shrubs, and nursery crops. Check the product label for the complete crop listing and application directions specific to your situation.