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.

Spinosad

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🏷️ Brand Names — Same Active Ingredient

Entrust SC — Corteva — OMRI-listed professional

Conserve SC — Corteva — non-organic labeled version

Delegate WG — Corteva — spinetoram next-gen spinosyn

Monterey Garden Insect Spray — Certis — consumer organic concentrate

🎯 What It Kills

✓ Caterpillars✓ Thrips✓ Leafminers✓ Fire Ants✓ Fruit Flies✓ Colorado Potato Beetle✓ Corn Earworm✓ Spider Mites (secondary)

⚙️ How It Works

Spinosad is a fermentation product of soil bacterium Saccharopolyspora spinosa. OMRI-listed. The most powerful organic caterpillar and thrips management tool. Entrust (OMRI) and Conserve are same AI — only Entrust is approved organic.

⚗️ Mixing & Application

Entrust SC: 4–8 fl oz per 100 gallons for caterpillars. Monterey Garden Insect Spray: 4 fl oz per gallon for home garden. Limit 4 applications per season for resistance management.

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⚠️ Safety

⚠ Toxic to bees when wet — apply in EVENING ONLY
⚠ Strong resistance potential — limit applications and rotate with Bt
⚠ OMRI-listed: Entrust approved organic; Conserve is NOT

📋 Safety Data Sheet (SDS)

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Entrust SC — Safety Data Sheet

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📄 Entrust SC — Safety Data Sheet · View the complete SDS document above or download below

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📚 Sources: EPA Pesticide Labels · NPIC Pesticide Info

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

Spinosad — Entrust, Conserve, Monterey Garden