M-Pede® Insecticidal Soap - 2.5gal - OMRI Listed®

Contact Control for Insects, Mites, and Powdery Mildew in One Soap

M-Pede is a natural insecticidal soap built around potassium salts of fatty acids, an active that disrupts cell membranes in insects, mites, and fungal cells on direct contact. That disruption causes rapid dehydration and death without systemic chemistry or lasting residue, and the same mode of action also works against powdery mildew on treated leaf surfaces, making M-Pede a genuine three-in-one contact tool.

Because it works through contact rather than a systemic mechanism, M-Pede is effective across all life stages of soft-bodied pests, from eggs through adults. The 2.5-gallon size is built for larger greenhouse and nursery spray programs, and it is OMRI Listed for organic use.

Key Features & Benefits

• Contact Control Through All Life Stages: Potassium salts of fatty acids disrupt cell membranes in eggs, nymphs, larvae, and adults alike.
• Insecticide, Miticide & Fungicide: Controls soft-bodied insects and mites while also suppressing powdery mildew on contact.
• Broad Pest Spectrum: Labeled against aphids, thrips, fungus gnats, whitefly, and more — see the label for the full list.
• No Lasting Residue: Fatty acid soaps break down quickly after application, leaving no persistent residue on crops.
• OMRI Listed: Certified for use in organic production programs.

Who Should Use This

Greenhouse growers, nursery operators, and organic producers managing soft-bodied insect, mite, and powdery mildew pressure who want a residue-free contact tool are the direct fit for M-Pede, particularly as an early-infestation treatment or tank-mix partner alongside other IPM tools.

About Gowan

Founded in 1962 and headquartered in Yuma, Arizona, Gowan Company develops and markets crop protection products, seeds, and fertilizers for growers across a range of production systems.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the active ingredient in M-Pede?

The active ingredient is potassium salts of fatty acids, a naturally derived soap compound that disrupts insect, mite, and fungal cell membranes on direct contact rather than acting systemically. Because it works on contact, thorough spray coverage of the target pest matters more than with a systemic product.

Does M-Pede also help with powdery mildew?

Yes, the same fatty acid soap that disrupts insect and mite cell membranes also breaks down powdery mildew colonies on contact with treated leaf surfaces. That gives M-Pede a fungicidal role alongside its insecticidal and miticidal activity.

How does the re-entry interval compare to Aza-Direct?

M-Pede carries a 12-hour re-entry interval and a Warning signal word, longer than Aza-Direct's 4-hour interval. Plan re-entry timing accordingly if using both products in the same rotation.

Is M-Pede approved for organic production?

Yes, M-Pede is OMRI Listed for certified organic production. Confirm current acceptance with your specific certifying organization before use.