Crescendo®
Bioinsecticide/Nematicide
Microbial-based, broad-spectrum, OMRI listed nematicide and bioinsecticide. Contains several active compounds that repel, stop feeding, reduce reproduction and induce mortality to prevent the development of damaging populations of sucking and chewing insects, flies and mites.
A FIFRA 2(ee) recommendation has been issued for the use of Crescendo to control nematodes in turfgrass. Download the bulletin here.
University Trial Results
PRODUCT SPECS
ACTIVE INGREDIENTS
Chromobacterium substsugae strain PRAA4-1T and spent fermentation media
ACTIVE INGREDIENT
30.0%
FORMULATION
Solid
BRAND ALTERNATIVE
Proprietary formulation
SIGNAL WORD
Caution
PACKAGING INFORMATION
2 x 8 lb
PRODUCT BENEFITS
- Reduces egg mass formation
- Prevents juvenile to adult molting
- Direct mortality on endo and ectoparasitic nematodes
- No seasonal limit on the number of applications
- Broad tank-mix compatibility with pesticides and fertilizers
- Carries no bee restriction, easy on beneficials
LABELED USES
Herbaceous and woody ornamentals
Turfgrass
Ornamental grasses
Tree plantations – including conifer, Christmas tree
Fruit & nut trees
Stone & pome fruit trees
INSECTS CONTROLLED
Annual bluegrass billbug
Armyworms
Bagworm
Chinch bugs
Cutworms
Fall webworm
Flea beetle
Gypsy moth
Hemlock looper
Leafhoppers
Mealy bugs
Mites
Pear psylla
Sod webworms
Thrips
Whiteflies
See label for complete list of insects and mites controlled.
State Registrations
Crescendo