How do I know which concentration to buy?

Consumer (RTU/concentrate) products are formulated for homeowner application rates. Professional-grade concentrates require accurate dilution — mistakes in either direction reduce effectiveness or create safety hazards. If you're new to pesticide application, start with ready-to-use formulations and work up to concentrates once you understand mixing and rates.

Can I mix this with other pesticides?

Tank mixing is common in professional applications but requires compatibility testing and label compliance. Never mix pesticides unless both labels permit it. One safe and effective combination: pair an adulticide with an IGR — they attack different life stages and don't interfere with each other.

How long does the treatment remain effective?

Residual activity depends on formulation, surface, UV exposure, and temperature. Micro-encapsulated formulations last longest (4–12 weeks). Wettable powders and emulsifiable concentrates typically last 2–6 weeks outdoors. Indoor applications on non-porous surfaces can persist significantly longer.

Is this product safe for use around pets and children?

All pesticides have some level of toxicity — 'safe' means used correctly according to the label. Keep children and pets out of treated areas until completely dry (minimum 2–4 hours for most sprays). For households with infants or chemically sensitive individuals, discuss low-exposure options (baits, dusts, IGRs) with a pest management professional.

Kaolin Clay

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🏷️ Brand Names — Same Active Ingredient

Surround WP — Tessenderlo Kerley — OMRI-listed crop protectant

Surround at Home — Tessenderlo Kerley — consumer version

🎯 What It Kills

✓ Pear Psylla✓ Plum Curculio✓ Apple Maggot✓ Japanese Beetles (adult deterrence)✓ Thrips✓ Leafhoppers✓ Squash Vine Borer (deterrence)

⚙️ How It Works

Kaolin clay creates a physical barrier that deters and irritates pest insects — doesn't kill, makes plant inhospitable for landing and egg-laying. Surround WP is standard for commercial pear and apple production.

⚗️ Mixing & Application

Surround WP: 25 lb per 100 gallons. Small scale: 3 cups per gallon. Apply 3–5 coats to build barrier. Requires constant agitation — clay settles quickly.

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⚠️ Safety

⚠ Wear dust mask and eye protection during mixing
⚠ Wash produce before eating
⚠ Preventive only — doesn't work on established infestations
⚠ Requires thorough, repeated coverage

📋 Safety Data Sheet (SDS)

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Surround WP — Safety Data Sheet

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📚 Sources: EPA Pesticide Labels · NPIC Pesticide Info

Published: Jan 1, 2025 · Updated: Apr 7, 2026

Kaolin Clay — Surround WP