SPLAT GM-O is completely non-toxic and harmless to humans and animals. All the ingredients in SPLAT GM-O are listed by the EPA as safe and have been approved for food use.
SPLAT GM-O is completely non-toxic and harmless to humans and animals. All the ingredients in SPLAT GM-O are listed by the EPA as safe and have been approved for food use.
Scientific research shows that SPLAT GM-O is not harmful to humans. Individuals with a weakened immune systems or serious food allergies may choose to avoid any potential for exposure by staying indoors during and at least 30 minutes after the treatment, or leaving the area during the application.
Scientific research shows that SPLAT GM-O is not harmful to humans. Individuals with a weakened immune systems or serious food allergies may choose to avoid any potential for exposure by staying indoors during and at least 30 minutes after the treatment, or leaving the area during the application.
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Btk FAQs (not planned in 2025 due to funding cuts)
Btk is a naturally, occurring bacterium that is found in the soil. The product is applied to the treetops where spongy moth caterpillars are feeding. When ingested, the bacterium is toxic to certain susceptible caterpillars like the spongy moth. Caterpillars stop feeding and die within a couple days.
Btk is a naturally, occurring bacterium that is found in the soil. The product is applied to the treetops where spongy moth caterpillars are feeding. When ingested, the bacterium is toxic to certain susceptible caterpillars like the spongy moth. Caterpillars stop feeding and die within a couple days.
Foray is the commercial product containing Btk. The inactive ingredients used in Foray are certified organic food-grade ingredients and contain no petroleum solvents. The Foray Btk is not genetically engineered and the product is gluten free.
Foray is the commercial product containing Btk. The inactive ingredients used in Foray are certified organic food-grade ingredients and contain no petroleum solvents. The Foray Btk is not genetically engineered and the product is gluten free.
