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beetleGONE! tlc Pro's Choice is a professional-grade biological insecticide in a water dispersible formula powered by the naturally occurring soil bacterium Bacillus thuringiensis subsp. galleriae (Btg) and its powerful BTG protein active ingredient. EPA registered for trees, shrubs, ornamentals, turf, and edibles in residential and commercial grounds, parks, playgrounds, nurseries, and greenhouses. The 5 lb Pro's Choice size delivers the volume needed for commercial landscape accounts. Beetles cease feeding within hours of ingestion and typically die within 5 days. The PRO's Choice: The Best Combination of Performance, Safety & Price.
- USDA National Organic Program (NOP) Compliant, supports NOP-certified client programs and organic landscape contracts.
- Labeled for use on trees, shrubs, ornamentals, turf, and edibles across residential and commercial properties, parks, playgrounds, nurseries, and greenhouses.
- The NEW Standard for PERFORMANCE & SAFETY: Controls beetles and weevils at both the adult and grub stage - foliar spray for adult beetles, soil drench or turf spray for turf grubs.
- Target adult beetles, weevils, and borers on the foliage and flowers of ornamental plants, shrubs, and trees; or grubs and annual bluegrass weevil adults and larvae in turf with the high-performing, natural protein BTG that kills these insect pests within days.
- Performs head-to-head with all the chemical products in the Spring for turf grub control.
- Higher performing than the ground and water-contaminating chemical Chlorantraniliprole products in Summer and Fall-timed grub control programs.
- Reduce environmental chemical load in your client's property by adopting IPM practices: use low rates of grubGONE! or beetleGONE! combined with a very low rate of a chemical product for better control and less pest resistance.
- Excellent choice for Turf, Landscape, and Garden IPM programs utilizing other biologicals (non-chemical) or chemical products.
- beetleGONE! won't harm the environment, earthworms, beneficial insects (bees, butterflies, ladybugs), fish, or birds. Does not contaminate groundwater, ponds, or streams.
- Limit exposure to chemicals: Does not put children or pets at risk like the chemical products do.
- Pre-harvest Interval (PHI): 0 days
- No label restrictions for bees or flowering plants; may be applied while pollinators are foraging.
- Won't harm earthworms, ladybugs and other beneficial insects, fish, or birds.
- Does not contaminate groundwater, ponds, or streams.
- 4-hour re-entry interval (REI) minimizes scheduling disruption for commercial crews.
- 18-month shelf life, no refrigeration required.
IMPORTANT: PPE Requirements: The 5 lb. beetleGONE! tlc Pro's Choice label includes enhanced Personal Protective Equipment requirements including long-sleeved shirt and long pants, waterproof gloves, and shoes plus socks, as well as a dust/mist filtering respirator (NIOSH N-95, R-95, or P-95). Please refer to the full label under the Docs tab for complete PPE and use direction requirements
This Product Controls These Pests or Diseases: THE BEETLE ADULTS AND/OR THE LARVAE (ANNUAL WHITE GRUBS) OF:
Japanese Beetles (Popillia japonica), adult & grub Oriental Beetle (Anomala orientalis), adult & grub Asiatic Garden Beetle (Maladera castanea), adult & grub European Chafer (Rhizotrogus majalis), adult & grub Cupreous Chafer (Anomala cuprea), adult & grub Northern Masked Chafer (Cyclocephala borealis), adult & grub Southern Masked Chafer (Cyclocephala lurida), adult & grub Green June Beetle (Cotinis nitida), adult & grub Annual Bluegrass Weevil (Listronotus maculicollis), adult & larva Rose Chafer (Macrodactylus subspinosus), adult & grub Darkling Beetle (Alphitobius diaperinus), adult & grub Rice Leaf Beetle (Oulema oryzae), adult & larva Alder Leaf Beetle (Agelastica alni), adult & larva Emerald Ash Borer (Agrilus planipennis), adult Goldspotted Oak Borer (Agrilus auroguttatus), adult Alfalfa Weevil (Hypera brunneipennis), adult & larva Rice Water Weevil (Sitophilus oryzae)
Please refer to the manufacturer's label under the DOCS tab for more detailed information.
Use Instructions:
beetleGONE! tlc Pro's Choice can be applied via the following application methods: Pressurized backpack, ground and spot spray, and soil drench to ground and potted plants. For all applications, a rate of 2-4 oz of beetleGONE! tlc per gallon of water to treat 1,000 sq ft is recommended.
- When treating for beetles on foliage, apply with commercial pump or backpack sprayer set to mist. Agitate during application. Reapply every 7-14 days based on rain, pest pressure, and foliage growth.
- For the best adhesion on plant surfaces, consider adding a spreader-sticker.
- When treating for root-feeding grubs, apply at 0.25 lb. per 1,000 sq ft and irrigate approximately 0.5 inches immediately after to move product into the root zone where grubs feed.
- Applied in summer or fall (1st-3rd instar): one application is typically sufficient. Applied in spring: a 2nd application is recommended to target the new generation in the late summer.
- Excellent choice for use in Turf, Landscape, and Garden IPM programs utilizing other biologicals (non-chemical) or chemical products.
- Do not allow diluted mixture to remain in the sprayer or tank for more than 24 hours without re-mixing prior to use.
- Store dry out of direct sunlight, ideally at below 100°F.
- Do not apply directly to aquatic habitats.
- Repeat applications as necessary until insect pest pressure has been relieved.
Please refer to the manufacturer's label under the Docs tab for complete application rates, use sites, spreader settings, and required PPE.
Environment: For terrestrial uses. Do not apply directly to water, to areas where surface water is present or to intertidal areas below the mean high water mark. Do not contaminate water when disposing of equipment washwaters or rinsate. This product may not be applied aerially within ¼ mile of any habitats of threatened or endangered Lepidoptera or Coleoptera. No manual application can be made within 300 feet of any threatened or endangered Lepidoptera or Coleoptera.
Storage: Store in a cool, dry place inaccessible to children.
Cannot Be Shipped To: HI,PR
Warning & Toxicities: Causes moderate eye irritation. Harmful if absorbed through the skin or swallowed. Avoid contact with skin, eyes, or clothing. Wash thoroughly with soap and water after handling and before eating, drinking, chewing gum, using tobacco, or using the toilet. Remove and wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
Shelf Life: 18 months
Active Ingredients/Guaranteed Analysis:
Bacillus thuringiensis subsp. galleriae, Strain SDS-502 fermentation solids, spores and insecticidal toxins*..............................76.5% w/w
Other Ingredients:*......23.5 w/w%
Total.....................100.00% w/w
*Contains a minimum of 0.85 x1010 CFU per gram.
