Surround® WP - 25 lb bag

OMRI LISTED. An Effective Crop Protectant That Creates a Barrier Between the Crop and Pests.

Surround® WP - 25 lb bag
SKU: 1440065
$56.25

Surround WP is an effective OMRI listed crop protectant. Made from specially modified Kaolin clay that is registered for agricultural use; forms a barrier that protects from many pests when sprayed on fruits or vegetables. The white barrier not only repels pests, it causes irritation, confusion, and is an obstacle for feeding and egg-laying. Kaolin clay is highly recommended for use on apple, citrus and pear trees, wine grapes, walnut trees, cucumber and tomato plants. In addition to the effects Kaolin clay has on insect pests, it also helps prevent fungal spores from propagating and establishing themselves on the plant foliage.

Surround WP forms a barrier that also protects against sun damage. This can help produce better crop size, color and appearance. The clay provides enough protection to cool plants by 10-15°F which helps reduce stress on plants during high temperatures or exposure to excessive heat. This cooling effect can also be applied when there is a need to extend cool weather for better orchard crops the following year. The natural porosity of Kaolin clay allows normal gas exchange to occur.

Surround WP can be applied with standard commercial sprayers, hand-held sprayers and backpack sprayers. This product is inert and will not not interfere with most other products when tank-mixed. Surround WP may enhance the efficacy of wettable sulfur against scab, powdery mildew, sooty blotch and flyspeck.

Please note that growth enhancers are not registered in the state of California.

This Product Controls These Pests or Diseases: Apple Maggot (Rhagoletis pomonella), Codling Moth (Cydia pomonella), Colorado Potato Beetle, Cucumber Beetle, Fig Beetle (May/June Beetle) Japanese beetle (Popillia japonica Newman), Leafhopper (Circulifer tenellus), Lesser Apple Worm, Olive Fruit Fly (Bactrocera oleae), Oriental Fruit Moth (Grapholitha molesta), Powdery Mildew, Pear Psyllid, Plum Curculio, Rose Chafer (Macrodactylus subspinosus), Stink bugs, Thrips (Franklinothrips sp)

Surround WP is used as a suppressant for some of the pests listed above. It should not be relied upon for complete control of some pests.

Usage rates (Commercial):

25-50 lbs mixed into 100 gallons of water per acre is the average use. Depending on crop and problem, the mix rate may need to be up to 100 lbs mixed into 100 gallons per acre. Continual agitation is required during application due to settling of the clay. See product label for specific information.

Usage rates for the home garden (for use in a backpack sprayer):

Mix 1/4 to 1/2 lb (approximately 3 cups) of Surround WP per one gallon of water. If your sprayer is not easy to shake, premix in a container and pour the mixture into your sprayer
Add the powder slowly to approximately 1/4 of the water you will be using, stir and mix well by shaking vigorously for 30 seconds.
Add the remaining water and shake for an additional 30 seconds.
Shake the sprayer occasionally during application.
When finished, spray until the container is empty and flush the system. Leftover mix can be stored at room temperature. Use within 2 weeks to avoid spoilage. Rinse the sprayer thoroughly when finished and again before mixing or spraying the next batch.

Environment: Outdoors, Crops, Orchards & Vineyards, Nursery, Container Plants

Storage: Store in original container. Store in a dry location.

Limit of 3. Please note that growth enhancers are not registered in the state of California.

Shipping Restrictions: Ships via Ground Only

Shelf Life: Indefinite if kept dry.

Active Ingredients/Guaranteed Analysis: 95.0% Kaolin Clay

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Best protection for our apple trees

Aug 12, 2023 | By Lee Walters

We are a residential grower of two apple trees. Codling moths and Apple Maggots are the biggest threats to our fruit. Surround WP in conjunction with a Spinosad product have proved to be the most effective treatments against those bugs. Our trees produce an impressive abundance of blemish-free fruit every year.

Saved us from a heavier than usual Japanese beetle infestation

Aug 8, 2023 | By Joshua J. Brock

As a hop grower, we've been able to rely on beetle traps for the past few years. This season however, Japanese beetles could've cared less about the traps/lures and went right for our bines, starting at the top and they were determined to gorge themselves on our leaves until they reached the bottom. I reached out to a former colleague who is also an apple grower, and he highly recommended kaolin clay as one might expect. Maybe obvious to others who've used this before, but for newbies to it like me, it's a big bag...light...just physically large so be aware of that. I leave it in the box and scoop out of the bag as the powder will get everywhere otherwise. It's worked like a charm thus far...saved our hops crop this year! Thanks!!

Best year yet for sand plums

Jun 14, 2023 | By James Gutierrez

I have enjoyed sand plums for the better part of my 60+ years but this year they are better. I am finally learning how to care for them to get a better crop as opposed to just being lucky in some years. Immediately after the blossom drop, I spray all the thickets with Surround WP. Surround WP comes in 25-lb bags and costs about $50/bag but unless you can find it at a local farm store - expect to pay shipping on the order of $30-$40. Still, I love my sand plums and this is worth it. The application listed is 1/2 pound per gallon of water but the easy measurement is to dump the entire content of the bag into three five-gallon buckets and you will get 2 and 1/2 buckets full - so two ten-pound amounts of Kaolin clay and one 5 Pound (the half bucket). I'm using a 25-gallon sprayer on the back of a small atv. (I liked this size of sprayer because it had a better/stronger pump) Add some water to the sprayer and dump one entire bucket of clay into the water and keep adding water until you have 20-25 gallons. You will have the right ratios with this system. Spray all of your plum thickets with this. When they have dried - they may look like you have "whitewashed" them. The spray is not poisonous, and you will get some on you and your vehicle. That's fine but try to use the wind to your advantage. This first spray will be ok through the first spring storm or two or three but plan to spray the plum thickets again a few weeks later. This second spray seems to stick a bit better. Bugs and other critters do not like this clay dust on the plants and leave you with almost completely pest-free evenly ripening plums.

Very pleased

Jul 3, 2022 | By David F Sturgeon

Arrived very quick. Completely satisfied with my order. Will definitely be ordering from this company again.

Surround WP great for sun protection

Aug 31, 2021 | By Liriodendron

We've had temperatures up to 123F in the.yard this year, and we are just starting fruit trees and a vegetable garden at our new home. The poor plants were struggling, and I learned about Surround WP late in the year. However, I got it on the plants in late August and they immediately looked less stressed. I"m looking forward to getting it on them in late May next year and saving the stress of June-July-August. We had hail and rain the last couple of days and a surprising amount of whitewash stayed on the plants!

Good Deal for the quantity

Aug 28, 2021 | By Don Cressin

I had been looking to purchase this locally and could not find it even at our local farm supply place in any quantity more than 1lb. I found it here, enough to last me several seasons for my large garden as I had run out. The price difference between buying the equivalent in 1lb packages to meet this quantity were large. This is way more economical!

Satisfied, mostly

Jul 16, 2020 | By JivanJoti Khalsa

I love this product. It is very effective with warding off bugs from my squash, cucumber, tomato and many more plants. I have one complaint - it only comes in such a large amount. I have a home garden and will never use all of this powder. I am trying to give it away, but it is kind of expensive, so some small portion bags would be helpful.

Arbico all around good

Aug 26, 2019 | By Susan Haas

Surround WP came quickly and well packed but this review is mostly for a wonderful vendor and information resource. Arbico Organics is the best

very professional and personable company

Jul 5, 2019 | By Gary Finelli

My first time with this company. I am always a bit suspicious with internet companies as to their commitment to their customers and their desire to make money no matter what. The individual I talked to when ordering was very pleasant and professional and my order came in a timely manner and very well packaged. I will be placing orders with this company again.

Decent on time delivery

Jul 19, 2018 | By Justin Arthur

The product came at a good time. Using the product right now as we speak.