Botanical insecticide & miticide concentrate that kills soft-bodied insect and mite pests on contact — built for growers who need synthetic-level performance at a fraction of the cost.
Reliable domestic supply chain from an established chemical manufacturer.
Bulk ingredient purchasing drives down cost per unit.
At a fraction of the price of comparable botanical insecticides.
Mix 8–12 fl oz per 100 gallons (70–93 mL/100 L) or 8–12 fl oz per acre with sufficient water for even coverage. Spray to full coverage, including leaf undersides, while minimizing runoff. Ensure airflow and droplet size allow foliage to dry within 2 hours. Begin applications when pests first appear; repeat every 5–7 days as needed. Avoid applying above 90°F, during intense light, or high humidity.
Mix ½ teaspoon (0.08 fl oz / 2.4 mL) per gallon of water. Dip unrooted cuttings or above-ground portions for 10–30 seconds. Test rooted cuttings prior to full use. Prepare fresh daily and wear chemical-resistant gloves during handling.
Shake well before use. Dilute before application and use within 24 hours of mixing. No adjuvant required. Compatible with most pesticides and fertilizers — perform a jar test prior to tank mixing and avoid products that advise against oils. Test on a small number of plants prior to widespread use; discontinue if phytotoxicity occurs.
Frankliniella occidentalis on sweet pepper (Capsicum annuum) — a 5-day controlled laboratory bioassay, completely randomized design, 5 replicates per treatment, 20 adult thrips per arena.
5-day cumulative thrips mortality by treatment. The competitive product is an established peppermint-clove oil-based botanical insecticide applied at the same 0.50 mL/500 mL rate. FortaShield Pro applied at the low label rate matched the efficacy of the competitive product's high rate. Hazard ratios estimated via Cox proportional hazards model with robust standard errors clustered by replicate (significance at α = 0.05); FG-1 High (HR = 1.23, p = 0.088) did not reach statistical significance vs. control in this trial. Conducted February 2026 at 72°F / 35% RH, Texas A&M AgriLife Research & Extension Center, Dallas, TX. Results reflect laboratory bioassay conditions — field performance may vary.
Ready for trial-size distribution, sampling programs, and small-scale grower testing.
Larger concentrate sizes are available for commercial accounts and distribution partners — contact us for pack sizes and pricing.
We're seeking commercial partners with established ag distribution networks and grower relationships to bring FortaShield Pro to market at scale.
Independent trial data from Texas A&M AgriLife demonstrating statistically significant thrips mortality.
Domestic production and automation keep prices well below comparable botanical insecticides.
Simplified path to grower adoption — fewer restrictions, less regulatory friction than synthetic alternatives.
Open to distribution agreements, co-selling, private label, and other arrangements.