Brassicas Pest & Disease Programs — Biological Inputs That Fit Your Spray Window
Caterpillar and disease program for cabbage and cole crops — Larva Control for loopers, armyworms and diamondback moth, Spore Control for downy mildew and black rot, at zero REI.
Growing brassicas with Vegalab
Brassicas — cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, kale and cole crops — are hit hard by caterpillar pests (loopers, armyworms, diamondback moth) and by downy mildew and black rot.
Vegalab's Larva Control targets the caterpillars and Spore Control covers the diseases, all with zero re-entry. Rates follow the registered label.
Vegalab brassicas program
| Vegalab product | Target (pest / disease) | Rate | PHI / REI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Larva Control | Cabbage looper, armyworm, diamondback moth & other caterpillars | Foliar, per label | 0 / 0 |
| Spore Control | Downy mildew, black rot & fungal/bacterial disease | Foliar, per label | 0 / 0 |
Larva Control (oxymatrine) has been university-evaluated against beet armyworm on brassica (kimchi cabbage).
Frequently asked questions
What controls caterpillars on cabbage naturally?
Larva Control, a plant-derived broad-spectrum larvicide that targets loopers, armyworms and diamondback moth on contact or ingestion, with zero REI.
Does Vegalab control downy mildew on brassicas?
Yes — Spore Control (thyme oil) manages downy mildew and other brassica diseases; apply preventatively in cool, humid conditions.