Monterey® Garden Insect Spray - 16oz - OMRI Listed®

Monterey Garden Insect Spray 16oz Concentrate -- OMRI Listed Spinosad Insecticide

Monterey Garden Insect Spray contains Spinosad, a biological insecticide derived from the naturally occurring soil actinomycete Saccharopolyspora spinosa. Spinosad works through contact and ingestion, disrupting insect nicotinic acetylcholine receptors to cause rapid paralysis and death. The MLGNLG6150 concentrate is fast-acting, odorless, and effective against a broad range of chewing and some piercing insects including caterpillars, leafminers, codling moth, tent caterpillars, gypsy moth, thrips, and borers. Also labeled for fire ant control in lawns and outdoor areas. This 16oz concentrate is sized for small to mid-size home gardens and is diluted per label instructions before use.

Key Features & Benefits

• Spinosad Active Ingredient: A naturally derived biological insecticide with a dual-receptor mode of action, reducing cross-resistance risk in IPM rotation programs.
• Fast-Acting: Provides rapid insect knockdown after contact or ingestion, with visible results typically within hours of application.
• Odorless Formula: Suitable for use in high-occupancy environments, enclosed spaces, and near-harvest applications.
• Broad Pest Spectrum: Controls caterpillars, leafminers, codling moth, tent caterpillars, gypsy moth, thrips, borers, and fire ants.
• Wide Crop Range: Labeled for outdoor ornamentals, lawns, vegetables, and fruit trees.
• 16oz Concentrate: OMRI Listed for organic gardening.

Pest Control Spectrum

Controls: Caterpillars, Leafminers, Codling Moth, Tent Caterpillars, Gypsy Moth, Thrips, Borers, and Fire Ants in lawns and outdoor areas. Check the current label for the complete pest list.

Who Should Use This

Home gardeners, organic growers, landscape managers, and nursery operators managing caterpillar, leafminer, and thrips pressure on vegetable crops, fruit trees, and ornamentals. Spinosad is a widely trusted OMRI Listed insecticide for caterpillar control, valued for its fast action and distinct mode of action for resistance rotation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Spinosad?

Spinosad is a biological insecticide derived from Saccharopolyspora spinosa, a naturally occurring soil actinomycete. It disrupts insect nervous systems through a dual-receptor mechanism, causing rapid paralysis and death.

Is Monterey Garden Insect Spray safe for bees?

Spinosad can be toxic to bees when wet. Apply in the early morning or evening when bees are not actively foraging, and allow the spray to dry before bees access treated plants; once dry, Spinosad residues have reduced impact on adult bees.

Can I use this to control fire ants?

Yes. Monterey Garden Insect Spray is labeled for fire ant control in lawns and other outdoor areas. See the product label for specific rates and application methods for fire ant management.

How is the MLGNLG6150 concentrate applied?

Application rate for the MLGNLG6150 depends on the target pest and crop being treated. Check the current product label for the specific rate before mixing or spraying.