Molt-X® Insect Growth Regulator - 1gal - OMRI Listed®

Molt-X Insect Growth Regulator, 1gal — Beneficial Insect Safe

A broad-spectrum insecticide that kills beneficial predatory mites and parasitic wasps alongside the target pest undoes the value of a released biological control program. Molt-X sidesteps that tradeoff with an Azadirachtin-based insect growth regulator that disrupts the molting process in immature aphids, thrips, and whiteflies, while leaving established beneficial insect populations intact.

This 1gal container is specifically labeled as safe for beneficial insects, making it a fit for IPM programs that combine biological control releases with targeted chemical intervention on greenhouse vegetable and ornamental crops, nursery stock, turf, trees, and shrubs.

Key Features & Benefits

• Azadirachtin IGR — disrupts molting, preventing immature insects from developing into reproductive adults.
• Safe for beneficial insects — fits IPM programs that rely on predatory mites or parasitic wasps.
• Broad greenhouse pest coverage — controls aphids, thrips, whiteflies, and other common greenhouse pests.
• OMRI Listed — certified for organic production programs.
• Wide labeled use sites — greenhouse vegetables, ornamentals, nursery, turf, trees, and shrubs.

Who Should Use This

Greenhouse growers running IPM programs that combine beneficial insect releases with targeted IGR treatment, in this 1gal size, are the direct fit for Molt-X.

About BioWorks

BioWorks, founded in 1993 in Victor, New York, manufactures Molt-X alongside its broader line of biological and beneficial-insect-compatible pest control products.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the active ingredient in Molt-X?

The active ingredient is Azadirachtin, a naturally derived compound from neem seed that acts as an insect growth regulator. It disrupts the molting process that immature insects need to reach reproductive adulthood.

Is Molt-X safe to use alongside beneficial insect releases?

Yes, Molt-X is specifically labeled as safe for beneficial insects, so it can be applied in greenhouses running biological control programs without disrupting those populations. This is a key distinction from broad-spectrum insecticides.

How should Molt-X be applied for the best results?

Apply at 8 to 10 oz per 100 gallons, ideally early in a pest population cycle before adults establish and reproduce. Follow the label rate and timing for the specific pest and crop.

What pests does Molt-X control?

Molt-X controls aphids, thrips, whiteflies, and a range of other greenhouse pests. See the product label for the complete pest list.