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🏷️ Brand Names — Same Active Ingredient
Surround WP — Tessenderlo Kerley — OMRI-listed crop protectant
Surround at Home — Tessenderlo Kerley — consumer version
🎯 What It Kills
✓ Pear Psylla✓ Plum Curculio✓ Apple Maggot✓ Japanese Beetles (adult deterrence)✓ Thrips✓ Leafhoppers✓ Squash Vine Borer (deterrence)
⚙️ How It Works
Kaolin clay creates a physical barrier that deters and irritates pest insects — doesn't kill, makes plant inhospitable for landing and egg-laying. Surround WP is standard for commercial pear and apple production.
⚗️ Mixing & Application
Surround WP: 25 lb per 100 gallons. Small scale: 3 cups per gallon. Apply 3–5 coats to build barrier. Requires constant agitation — clay settles quickly.
Example
0.5 oz
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⚗️ Mixing Calculator
Enter your sprayer size and target rate — get the exact amount to pour. Backpack, hand sprayer, hose-end, or skid unit.
⚠️ Safety
- ⚠ Wear dust mask and eye protection during mixing
- ⚠ Wash produce before eating
- ⚠ Preventive only — doesn't work on established infestations
- ⚠ Requires thorough, repeated coverage
🐛 Pests This Treats — Learn More
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⏱️ Residual & Re-entry Timeline
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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: Persistent until washed off
Active residual — killing or repelling target pests
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Reapply
Re-treat when pest activity returns or residual expires
🌿 Environmental & Ecological Impact
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is kaolin clay 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 kaolin clay 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 kaolin clay 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)
Surround WP — Safety Data Sheet
View the official SDS document for this product directly on the CDMS label database.
📚 Sources: EPA Pesticide Labels · NPIC Pesticide Info
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.