About This Product
Bioworks Epishield O - Hobbyist Sizes — Miticide & Insecticide (OMRI Listed)
Key things we want you to know
Targets: Mites, aphids, thrips, whiteflies and mealybugs.
Rate: Foliar spray 2.7 to 3.5 mL per gallon (about 1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon), or 2.7 mL per gallon for dipping.
Re-entry and harvest: 0-hour REI and 0-day PHI.
Sizes: 2 oz and 8 oz.
Certifications: OMRI Listed
Advanced pest control powered by essential oils
BioWorks EpiShield® O Hobbyist Sizes are a next-generation miticide and insecticide formulated with a concentrated blend of peppermint oil (15%) and clove oil (10%) plus sodium lauryl sulfate (3%). It’s designed to deliver strong control of soft-bodied pests while using significantly lower rates than traditional horticultural oils—helping reduce plant stress and the risk of phytotoxicity.
Multiple modes of action for reliable results
EpiShield® O works on contact by paralyzing, suffocating, and desiccating pests—supporting resistance-management strategies and making it a strong fit for Integrated Pest Management (IPM) rotation programs.
Keep operations moving: 0-hour REI and 0-day PHI
Because EpiShield® O Hobbyist Sizes are REI 0-hour and PHI 0-day (exempt from maximum residue limits), it supports continuous greenhouse workflows and flexible application timing. It’s also OMRI Listed and qualifies for 25(b) EPA exemption (no federal EPA registration).
Target Pests
- Mites, Aphids, Thrips, Whiteflies, Mealybugs
Application & Use Rates
- Foliar spray: 2.7–3.5 mL per gallon (about 1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon; use the higher rate under high pressure). This equals 9–12 fl oz per 100 gallons.
- Dipping: 2.7 mL/gal
- Coverage: apply thoroughly (spray to wet, not runoff) and follow label best practices (avoid extreme heat; don’t tank mix with sulfur-based products).
Available Hobbyist Sizes
- 2 oz
- 8 oz