Surround WP

Surround WP

Kaolin Clay-Based Crop Protectant for Insect and Sun Shielding

Surround WP is a wettable powder made from processed kaolin clay, used to create a protective film on plant surfaces that repels pests, masks crop scent, and reflects excess sunlight. This OMRI-listed product is widely used in organic orchards, market gardens, and vineyards to manage soft-bodied insect pests and prevent sunburn on fruits and foliage-all without harmful residues.

Safe for pollinators and soil life, Surround WP is a key tool in integrated pest management (IPM) and regenerative farming systems.

Key Characteristics

• Protects Against a Broad Range of Insects
  Surround WP deters pests by creating a white, abrasive film that interferes with insect movement, feeding, and egg-laying. Effective against:

  • Leafhoppers, pear psylla, flea beetles, thrips, Japanese beetles, and codling moths

  • Also reduces incidence of aphids, cucumber beetles, and certain caterpillars

• Reduces Heat Stress and Sunburn
  By reflecting ultraviolet and infrared light, the kaolin coating helps protect fruit and foliage from heat and sunscald. Especially useful on apples, pears, tomatoes, squash, peppers, and berries in hot, dry climates or exposed fields.

• How to Use in Orchards, Gardens, and Fields

  • Mixing rate: 25-50 lbs per 100 gallons of water; adjust for application type

  • Initial coat: Apply full coverage until plants have a uniform white film

  • Maintenance: Reapply every 7-14 days, or after heavy rain or vigorous growth

  • Equipment: Use a backpack, hose-end, or boom sprayer with constant agitation

  • Pre-harvest interval: 0 days-safe to use up to harvest

• Ideal for Organic IPM Systems
  Use as a preventative measure in place of or alongside biological controls. Surround doesn't harm beneficial insects and is a great addition to insect pest suppression strategies for orchards, berries, cucurbits, and nightshades.

• Best For These Crops and Systems

  • Fruit trees: apples, pears, plums, peaches, figs

  • Vegetables: squash, cucumbers, tomatoes, peppers, eggplant

  • Berries: raspberries, blueberries, strawberries

  • Vine crops and vineyards

  • Especially useful in hot climates, high UV environments, and organic pest pressure zones

Product Details

• Type: Mineral-based crop protectant (wettable kaolin clay)

• Active Ingredient: Kaolin (95%)

• Form: Fine white powder for spray suspension

• Primary Functions: Insect deterrent, sunburn protection, crop scent masking

• Application Method: Spray to coat all leaf and fruit surfaces

• Use Timing: Preventatively or at first pest signs; throughout sun-sensitive stages

• Reapplication: Every 7-14 days or after rain

• Certifications: OMRI-listed for organic use

• Packaging: Available in 25 lb bags and bulk sizes

Surround WP provides non-toxic, broad-spectrum protection against pests and heat stress, making it an essential input for fruit growers, vegetable farmers, and anyone growing under organic or regenerative systems.