BioWorks EpiShield Miticide and Insecticide

BioWorks EpiShield Miticide and Insecticide, manufactured by BioWorks, is a low-risk botanical miticide and insecticide that delivers reliable, broad-spectrum control of soft-bodied pests across ornamental and greenhouse crops.

This OMRI miticide and insecticide made with botanical oils, forms a physical barrier that suffocates and dehydrates pests - while being gentle on your plants and safe for beneficial insects when used properly. With 45 times less oil delivered per application, there's a significantly lower risk of phytotoxicity, making it safer for plants.

BioWorks EpiShield Miticide and Insecticide is a next-generation miticide and insecticide that delivers exceptional pest control with 45x less oil and a 10x lower use rate than traditional horticultural oils, reducing the risk of phytotoxicity while maintaining top-tier efficacy. 

Tools Needed

You will need a handheld pump sprayer, backpack sprayer, hose-end sprayer, or spray rig. 

How to Use

• Step 1: Determine how much BioWorks EpiShield Miticide and Insecticide to use by measuring the square footage of the treatment area. Find the square footage by measuring the treatment area's length and width in feet, then multiplying them together (length X width = square footage). For acreage, take the square footage and divide it by one acre (square footage / 43,560 sq. ft. = acres). For foliar applications, apply 9 to 12 fl. oz. of BioWorks EpiShield Miticide and Insecticide per 100 gallons of water per acre. For dip applications, mix 0.09 fl. oz. of product per gallon of water. 
• Step 2: Fill the sprayer tank with half the amount of water, add the proper amount of product, and then pour in the remaining half of the water. Close the tank lid and shake until the solution is mixed. 
• Step 3: Use enough spray solution to completely penetrate the leaf canopy and cover both top and bottom of all leaves until wet without runoff. Use caution when applying to buds, open bloom, and fruit.
• Step 4: For dip applications: Clean and disinfect the dipping tank and equipment before a new dip solution is prepared. Prepare only as much dip solution as can be used in one day. If plant pathogens are a concern, prepare a new dip solution regularly throughout the day. Ensure full coverage by dipping for approximately 10-30 seconds while moving the plants around in the solution. Agitate dip solution throughout use.
• Step 5: Repeat applications as needed, 5 to 7 day interval recommended. Ensure plants are dry within 2 hours after application.

Where to Use

BioWorks EpiShield Miticide and Insecticide are for agricultural and commercial use; greenhouse, shadehouse, interiorscape, and nursery use on outdoor food crops, indoor plants, turfgrass, outdoor shrubs, trees, and ornamentals.

When to Use

Spray during active infestations before temperatures reach 90 to 95 degrees Fahrenheit. 

Safety Information

BioWorks EpiShield Miticide and Insecticide is safe for people and pets when applied according to the product label instructions. Always wear the proper personal protective equipment (PPE) when mixing and applying this product. 

Special Considerations

Do not allow the spray mixture to stand overnight or for prolonged periods.