Captiva Prime Botanical Insecticide - 32oz - OMRI Listed

Captiva Prime Botanical Insecticide - 32oz OMRI Listed - Capsicum, Garlic, and Canola Oil for Thrips and Mite Flushing

Captiva Prime is a botanical insecticide containing capsicum extract, garlic oil, and canola oil that works by agitating Mites and Thrips - physically flushing them from their hiding places in leaf tissue and protected areas, where they become exposed to contact with the applied solution. This flushing mechanism enhances direct contact with the pest and improves the efficacy of standalone applications and tank mix programs. Used standalone, Captiva Prime repels thrips and mites, inhibits their feeding, and deters egg-laying. Used as a tank mix partner with conventional insecticides, it enhances overall pest control activity by exposing hidden pests to the primary insecticide. OMRI Listed for organic production. Rate: 16 to 32 oz per acre. REI: 4 hours. Signal Word: Caution.

Key Features & Benefits

• Flushing Action - Exposes Hidden Pests: Capsicum extract irritates Thrips and Mites, causing them to abandon protected positions within leaf tissue and covered areas - where they become vulnerable to contact with the spray solution or tank mix partner.
• Repellent, Antifeedant, and Oviposition Inhibitor: Standalone application repels Thrips and Mites, stops their feeding activity, and inhibits egg-laying - reducing both immediate damage and population development.
• Tank Mix Enhancer: When added to conventional insecticide programs, the flushing action of Captiva Prime increases the proportion of the pest population that makes direct contact with the primary insecticide - improving overall program efficacy.
• OMRI Listed - Organic Production: Certified for organic production. Botanical active ingredients derived from capsicum, garlic, and canola.
• Broad Target Pest Coverage: Controls Thrips, Mites, and Whiteflies - three of the most economically damaging pest groups in greenhouse and ornamental production.

Who Should Use This

Captiva Prime is designed for greenhouse and field producers managing Thrips, Mites, and Whiteflies in conventional IPM or organic production programs. Particularly valuable where Thrips are hiding deep within flowers, terminal growth, or leaf folds where spray coverage is difficult - the flushing action brings pests into the spray zone. Also well-suited for growers looking to enhance their conventional insecticide program without adding a second chemical mode of action.

Compatibility

Active Ingredients: Capsicum extract, Garlic Oil, Canola Oil. Rate: 16 to 32 oz per acre. REI: 4 hours. Signal Word: Caution. OMRI Listed. Compatible as a tank mix partner with most conventional insecticides - conduct a jar compatibility test before full-scale tank mixing. For organic production, confirm with your certifying organization before use. Always read and follow the product label before use.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does "flushing" pests mean and why does it help?

Thrips and Mites often hide in protected areas - inside flower petals, at growing points, or on leaf undersides - where spray coverage is limited. Captiva Prime agitates these pests and causes them to move into more exposed positions, increasing their contact with the spray solution and improving overall efficacy.

Can Captiva Prime be used alone or does it need to be tank mixed?

Captiva Prime can be used alone as a standalone repellent, antifeedant, and oviposition inhibitor, or as a tank mix partner with conventional insecticides. Standalone use is suitable for low-to-moderate pressure situations or as a preventive program; tank mixing is recommended for high-pressure situations where faster knockdown is needed.

Is Captiva Prime approved for organic production?

Yes. Captiva Prime is OMRI Listed for certified organic production. Confirm with your certifying organization before use in a certified organic program.

Does Captiva Prime have a harvest restriction?

The REI is 4 hours. See the product label for specific pre-harvest interval guidance for your crops and application method.