SucraShield is Back in Stock!

[Ray]

SucraShield is an organic insecticide/miticide that is made from sugar. It kills by dissolving protective coatings on the critters, so they desiccate and die. Interestingly enough, it does not affect bees. I have used it for a few years now, and find it to be fine for in-home use, in addition to the greenhouse.

Unfortunately, I have been unable to get SucraShield for about a year. (It has been one of my best-selling products, too.)

1) The plant that had been toll-manufacturing it stopped doing so.
2) The distributor ran out of stock.
3) Finding a new manufacturer that had an OMRI-certified operation was apparently tougher than they expected.
4) They finally found one, then spent a couple of months optimizing the manufacturing process.

On the plus side - in addition to having a reliable source of supply, the new process has made the material even more effective for killing soft-bodied insects and mites.

For a limited time, use the coupon code "BACK" at checkout to get $5 off.

Click on the image to go straight to it in our online store.

[Pilot]

I've used this stuff before. It's good. It's smell makes me gag but I have a 2 year old and it's nice to combat bugs with a safe spray, not that I let her touch it or anything but it's a sugar after all.

[WhiteRabbit]

Sounds interesting - I don't think I've heard of this before. Gonna check it out - thanks.

[Ray]

It functions a lot like a soap, but with none of the phytotoxicity.

[Franco24]

I've heard of this before. I'll have to purchase a bottle tomorrow (once I get paid).

How much is shipping for a single bottle?

[Ray]

Packaged, a bottle weighs 2#.

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[VickiC]

Ray, have you used it on spidermites?
Vicki

Originally Posted by Ray

SucraShield is an organic insecticide/miticide that is made from sugar. It kills by dissolving protective coatings on the critters, so they desiccate and die. Interestingly enough, it does not affect bees. I have used it for a few years now, and find it to be fine for in-home use, in addition to the greenhouse.

Unfortunately, I have been unable to get SucraShield for about a year. (It has been one of my best-selling products, too.)

1) The plant that had been toll-manufacturing it stopped doing so.
2) The distributor ran out of stock.
3) Finding a new manufacturer that had an OMRI-certified operation was apparently tougher than they expected.
4) They finally found one, then spent a couple of months optimizing the manufacturing process.

On the plus side - in addition to having a reliable source of supply, the new process has made the material even more effective for killing soft-bodied insects and mites.

For a limited time, use the coupon code "BACK" at checkout to get $5 off.

Click on the image to go straight to it in our online store.

[Ray]

Originally Posted by VickiC

Ray, have you used it on spidermites?
Vicki

I have not had a mite issue for years, so no I have not, but as it's mode of action is physical, rather than being a "toxin", per se, it is likely quite effective on them.

[Franco24]

Heya Ray! I'll be placing an order sometime soon. What's the requirements when it comes to mixing? In other words, how long would a single bottle last with 250 plants? I plan to spray everything regularly as a preventive before they come in the house this winter.

[Ray]

I cannot answer that, Franco.

A pint bottle will make up 16 gallons of spray, but I have no idea how thorough you are when interpreting "complete coverage".