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Chlorantraniliprole — Acelepryn, Coragen

Active ingredient: chlorantraniliprole  ·  Residual: Up to 6 months

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🏷️ Brand Names — Same Active Ingredient

Acelepryn G — Corteva — granular professional
Acelepryn SC — Corteva — liquid professional
Coragen — Corteva — agricultural use
Grub-X Plus — Scotts — consumer combination

🎯 What It Kills

✓ White Grubs✓ Japanese Beetles (larval)✓ Caterpillars✓ Armyworms✓ Sod Webworms✓ Fire Ants✓ Billbugs

⚙️ How It Works

Chlorantraniliprole (IRAC Group 28 — ryanodine receptor modulator) is one of the safest insecticides for non-target organisms while highly effective. Low bee toxicity when dry — one of few systemic insecticides acceptable near pollinators.

⚗️ Mixing & Application

Acelepryn G: 1.84–3.67 lb per 1,000 sq ft. Apply late spring for grubs. Water in after application. Premium priced but best safety and residual profile.
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⚠️ Safety

  • ⚠ Very low bee toxicity — one of the safest insecticides for pollinators
  • ⚠ Apply preventively May–July — not effective as curative on large grubs
  • ⚠ Higher cost than traditional grub products

🐛 Pests This Treats — Learn More

Click any pest to view its full identification guide, biology, and treatment options.

🐛 Ants → 🐛 Armyworm → 🐛 Billbugs → 🐛 Caterpillar → 🐛 Fire Ant → 🐛 Grubs → 🐛 Japanese Beetle → 🐛 Scales → 🐛 Sod Webworm → 🐛 Ticks →

⏱️ Residual & Re-entry Timeline

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Apply
Follow label mixing and application rates
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Re-entry: 2–4 hours (until dry)
Keep people and pets out of treated area
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Effective period: Up to 6 months
Active residual — killing or repelling target pests
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Reapply
Re-treat when pest activity returns or residual expires

🌿 Environmental & Ecological Impact

🐝 Bees / PollinatorsLOW
🐟 Fish / Aquatic LifeLOW
🐦 BirdsLOW
🐕 Mammals / PetsLOW
🦐 Aquatic InvertebratesMODERATE
💡 One of the safest conventional insecticides for pollinators. EPA reduced-risk. Selective for caterpillars and beetles.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is chlorantraniliprole safe for pets?
Follow the product label. Keep pets out of treated areas until completely dried (2–4 hours for sprays). Once dry, treated surfaces pose minimal risk to dogs and cats.
Q: Can I use chlorantraniliprole indoors?
Check the specific product label — formulations vary. Baits and dusts often have indoor labeling; concentrates and granulars are typically outdoor.
Q: How long does chlorantraniliprole last after application?
Residual varies by formulation, surface type, weather, and UV exposure. Indoor applications last longer than outdoor. Check the product label for re-application intervals.
Q: What should I do if exposed?
Remove contaminated clothing, wash skin with soap and water. For eye contact, rinse 15–20 minutes. For ingestion or severe symptoms, call Poison Control (1-800-222-1222). Have the product label available.

📋 Safety Data Sheet (SDS)

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Acelepryn G — Safety Data Sheet

View the official SDS document for this product directly on the CDMS label database.

Acelepryn G Safety Data Sheet page 1
📄 Acelepryn G — Safety Data Sheet · View the complete SDS document above or download below
📚 Sources: Texas A&M Fire Ant Project · EPA Safe Pest Control
Published: Jan 1, 2025 · Updated: Apr 7, 2026
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Reviewed by Derek GiordanoContent reviewed by a licensed pest management professional and cross-referenced against EPA, university extension, and manufacturer technical data. Last reviewed: April 2026.