Pesticide Formulations Catalogue

DiPel ES

DiPel ES is a biological caterpillar‑control insecticide based on the naturally occurring bacterium Bacillus thuringiensis. 

Insecticide (microbial) Bacillus thuringiensis subsp. kurstaki strain ABTS 351

Identification

Associated companies 
Sumitomo Chemical
Cheminova A/S
Registration codes 
 BVL 024080-00 Germany: Pesticide product registration number assigned by the Federal Office of Consumer Protection and Food Safety (BVL), Germany. Products containing macro-organisms may be authorised differently.
Pesticide type 
Insecticide (microbial)
Pesticide group 
IRAC 11A

Active substances 

Bacillus thuringiensis subsp. kurstaki strain ABTS 351 33.2 g L⁻¹ as technical material

Formulation

UFI and Type

Unique Formula Identifier (UFI) 
-
Type 
Oil dispersion

Possible coformulants 

-

Product family 

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Other information

The technical material for this product is described as 'fermentation solids, spores and insecticidal toxins'. It does not refer to the pure active microbial cells

The German product called Dipel ES is a different formulation from that marketed in other countries.


Please cite as:

AERU (2026) Pesticide Formulations Catalogue (PFC): DiPel ES. Agriculture and Environment Research Unit (AERU), University of Hertfordshire, UK. URL: https://sitem.herts.ac.uk/aeru/pfc/Reports/2389.htm (Last accessed: 30/09/2026)


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