Natural Forces SucraShield™ - Insecticide/Miticide

SucraShield™ is a sugar-based insecticide/miticide that gives fast-acting control for hundreds of soft-bodied insects like aphids, caterpillars, glassy-winged sharp-shooters, mealy bugs, mites, soft scale, thrips and whitefly. The active ingredient, a sugar ester, attacks the target pests and causes rapid dehydration. SucraShield™ biodegrades into sugar and water in the environment. There is no documented resistance. OMRI LISTED! View certificate

SucraShield™ has no application interval for harvesting; you can apply it and eat your fruits or vegetables the same day.  It can be used on both ornamental and edible crops; you will notice only a faint, sweet scent upon application. SucraShield™ can be used in greenhouses, nurseries, on trees, and in the garden. SucraShield™ is allowed for use in organic agriculture under the USDA National Organic Program and is registered with the WSDA for Organic Farming and Gardening.

SucraShield™’s novel formula has been proven not to harm beneficial insects such as honey bees, beetles, ladybugs, lacewing, and wasps at labeled use rates. SucraShield™ has not been tested on every beneficial insect. SucraShield™'s activity selectively controls soft bodied insects and not hard bodied insects. Therefore, care should be taken if the beneficial insects are not listed above or are in a state of 'soft bodies'.

SucraShield ™ does cause some mortality to predatory mites. However, pest mites are impacted more significantly than predacious ones. If predatory mites are present at the time of application, the lower impact on the predatory mite population will allow survivors to quickly manage any re-infestation of pest mites. If predatory mites have NOT been applied, you should wait 3-7 days after application of SucraShield before releasing them. It depends upon the residue of the SucraShield left on the leaf surface; definitely after 7 days there is not enough residue to impact predatory mites.

Because SucraShield™ is a sugar ester, it is perfect for use if you have desert alkaline soils/water. As the formula is slightly acidic, generally those with alkaline soils/water do not have to add anything to optimize the pH. If after mixing your final pH measures below 7, you will have to add something to make the mixture more alkaline (basic).

SucraShield™ has a shelf life of 2 years if stored according to directions. For best results keep below 140° F and above 32° F. One pint makes 12 ½ - 16 gallons of spray; one gallon makes 81-100 gallons of spray. Typically, one gallon of spray will cover approximately 150 plants 1 foot high, depending on the amount of foliage present, or 1500 sq. ft.

Ingredients:

Active Ingredient:  Sucrose Octanoate Esters (a-D-glucopyranosyl-b-D – fructofuranosyl-octonoate), mono-, di-, and triesters of sucrose octanoate………………..40.0%

Inert Ingredients: ..…………………………………...60.0%

Application Rates: See attached labels for specific insects/plants.

SucraShield™  is primarily a contact insecticide with limited residual activity.

• Do not apply this product through any type of irrigation system.
• Can be tank mixed with other insecticides and fungicides to boost efficiency.
• Apply as soon as infestation begins.
• Use in sufficient water to achieve adequate coverage.
• Shake or stir before use. SucraShield™ suspends in water. To achieve and to maintain the suspension, add the appropriate quantity to water with agitation and maintain gentle agitation during application.
• Repeat applications, as necessary, at intervals of 7 - 10 days, to maintain control.
• Thorough coverage of plant foliage, including the undersides of leaves, is essential for good control of the target pests.

Dilution Rate Table

Total Mix Volume	% v/v Solution	Amount SucraShield English (Metric)
1 gal (3.8 liters)	0.80%	1 fl oz (30 ml)
	1.00%	1.25 fl oz (37 ml)
2 gal (7.6 liters)	0.80%	2 fl oz (60 ml)
	1.00%	2.5 fl oz (74 ml)
25 gal (94.6) liters)	0.80%	25 fl oz (740 ml)
	1.00%	1 quart (950 ml)
100 gal	0.80%	3 quarts + 1 cup (3.0 liters)
	1.00%	1 gallon (3.8 liters)

Availability: Ships in 1-2 business days.

Why Restrictions? All products labeled as pesticides, whether the product is natural, organic or man-made, are regulated by each state. Restrictions for sale in a state occur because the manufacturer of the product chooses not to register that product there. If the product is not a pesticide, there may be other regulations that the vendor cannot easily meet having to do with labeling.

The reason for non-registration is usually economic: each state requires a fee that is paid annually, or the cost of re-labeling for just one or a few states is too high. For instance, each pesticide registered for sale in Arizona is assessed a $100 fee yearly for each size product.

If you would like this product in your state, let us know and we will communicate your interest to the manufacturer. If there is enough interest, the manufacturer may decide to register the product you want.

In the meantime, call us and we will help you find a similar product that we can substitute that is registered in your state.

Please call with any questions, toll free 1-800-827-2847.

Based on 2 review(s):


Homeowner - By Don G. on Jul 30, 2010
I am ecstatic about this product. I've always had a problem with ants farming aphids on my melons, which usually become quite infested by harvest time. I did not want to use "synthetic" insecticides. Many organic controls, on the other hand, cause phytotoxic reactions to the leaves of melons. I've only had to apply this product once so far with excellent insect control and no signs of phytotoxic reaction. Also experimented on beans and strawberries with no adverse effects.

SucraShield for Watermelon Plants - By Don S. on Oct 6, 2010
(My rating number would be the highest on the scale of 1 to 5). SucraShield did kill aphids on watermelon plants. No phytotoxic reaction occurred despite being applied during hot summer season. As with almost any attempt to control aphids, repeat applications or techniques will probably be required. I love the product because it is effective against aphids, non-harmful to humans and aphid predators,and non-phytotoxic to the leaves of melon plants which are usually quite sensitive.


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