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- Active ingredient
- Streptomyces lydicus strain WYEC 108
- Chemical class
- Bacterial biofungicide. FRAC places Streptomyces lydicus strain WYEC108 among the microbial strains in Group BM02, biologicals with multiple modes of action.[2]
- Mode of action
- FRAC Group BM02: Biologicals with multiple modes of action: microbial strains (Streptomyces spp.)[2][1]
- Signal word
- Actinovate Soluble home and garden sublabel (sold as Actinovate Lawn & Garden or Actinovate for Lawn & Garden): Caution[1]
A living fungicide
The label describes the active ingredient as a microbe that colonizes the root system or foliage and protects it from harmful bacteria and fungi using several antifungal and antibacterial modes of action.[1]
Because it is alive, timing and storage matter. Apply it before disease or at the first sign, and keep the powder from overheating or freezing.[1]
Where it is used
For root diseases, water the mix into the pot or around the plant base until the soil is saturated without runoff. Start as early as seeding or transplanting, and repeat every 2 to 12 weeks.[1]
For leaf diseases, spray leaves, stems and new shoots to runoff, then repeat every 7 days as needed. Don't water foliage for 4 hours, and reapply after heavy rain.[1]
Don't mix it with chlorinated water, quaternary ammonia or hydrogen peroxide, which the label lists as restrictions.[1]
Use an opened package within 4 months and before its expiry date. Store it between 40°F and 77°F, out of sunlight and away from heat.[1]
Products and registrations
| Product | Registrant | EPA Reg. No. | Active % | Formulation | Signal word |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Actinovate Soluble home and garden sublabel (sold as Actinovate Lawn & Garden or Actinovate for Lawn & Garden)[1] | Novozymes BioAg, Inc. | 73314-20 | 0.037% | water-soluble powder biofungicide | Caution |
Label rates
| Product | Use | Pests | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Actinovate Soluble home and garden sublabel (sold as Actinovate Lawn & Garden or Actinovate for Lawn & Garden) | Vegetables, fruits, nuts, flowers, roses, potted and foliage plants, trees and shrubs | Root rot and damping-off, club root, powdery and downy mildew, gray mold, black spot of rose, fire blight | 1–2 tsp product per 2 gallons of water[1] Use the higher rate when disease pressure is heavy. One cup of mix usually treats one 6 inch pot as a drench. |
| Actinovate Soluble home and garden sublabel (sold as Actinovate Lawn & Garden or Actinovate for Lawn & Garden) | Home lawns | Brown patch, dollar spot, take-all patch, gray and pink snow mold | 0.5–2 tsp product per gallon of water[1] Start with 2 teaspoons per gallon, then drop to ½ teaspoon per gallon for maintenance. Spray 1 gallon of mix per 200 sq ft and soak the turf. |
Safety and environmental hazards
People
Signal word CAUTION. Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing, avoid breathing the dust or spray mist, and wash with soap and water after handling.[1]
Pets
The home sublabel gives no separate pet instructions. It says to store the product somewhere children can't reach.[1]
Bees and pollinators
The label has no bee or pollinator hazard statement.[1]
Fish and water
Don't let it enter or run off into storm drains, gutters, ditches or surface water. Rinse spray equipment over the treated area.[1]
Common questions
- How much Actinovate per gallon of water?
- For garden drenches and sprays, 1 to 2 teaspoons in 2 gallons of water. Lawns get 2 teaspoons per gallon at first, then ½ teaspoon for maintenance.[1]
- Can I use Actinovate in hydroponics?
- Yes. The label says to dissolve ½ to 1 teaspoon per gallon in the nutrient tank and reapply each time the nutrient water is changed.[1]
- Is Actinovate organic?
- The home sublabel carries the optional claims For Organic Gardening and For Organic Lawn Care. It can be applied up to and including the day of harvest.[1]
Sources
- U.S. EPA Pesticide Product Label System, “Actinovate Soluble master label label, EPA Reg. No. 73314-20 (EPA-stamped, Dec. 15, 2022).” www3.epa.gov/pesticides/chem_search/ppls/073314-00020-20221215.pdf (accessed 2026-10-06)
- Fungicide Resistance Action Committee, “FRAC Code List 2025.” www.frac.info/media/ljsi3qrv/frac-code-list-2025.pdf (accessed 2026-10-06)