Question 1

what is the remaining 5% of surround? as 95%  is kaolin clay

Accepted Answer

It's a proprietary ingredient.  This site has links to more detailed information on the product:http://www.planetnatural.com/product/surround-crop-protectant/

Question 2

I saw that it can be used on vegetables.  Does it keep squash borers off of the squash plants?

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I can't say.  I can say it would reduce productivity some.  It cuts the amount of sunlight the plant receives significantly.  That's OK in an orchard where the apple trees are "turning off" by afternoon - probably less so for squash.  For squash borers try BT and insecticidal soap, and make sure you're putting it on every 5 days a/o every time it rains - my 2 cents.

Question 3

How long does one application last?

Accepted Answer

It depends on what you are using Surround for.  Surround WP protects the plant in 4 ways.  The product is a calcined kaolin material that protects against sunburn, lowers canopy temperatures increasing photosynthesis and it protects and camouflages the plant from insects and in so doing prevents disease spread by insect vectors.  Depending on your coverage, how fast the plant is growing and weather subsequent applications may be required in 7 to 21 days.  Because it is easy to see the barrier film you are applying to the plant it is easy to see when you need to spray again when once it is visibly obvious that your application is not longer thorough and uniform over the entire plant.Thanks for considering AgCare Products and AgCareDirect via Amazon as you make your purchase.

Question 4

Will this work with cucumber beetles?

Accepted Answer

Don't know have not tried it. Am guessing  chalky property would retard bugs on any kind especially while in early-hatched form. In my experience beetle are the "toughest nut" my first/second choices would be "Take Down" combo pyrethrin/canola oil avail as concentrate also inexpensive alternative to try might be Neem oil. These are pretty benign products suitable for edibles.

ASIN	B0091UFDJS
Brand	Surround WP
Brand Name	Surround WP
Customer Reviews	4.1 out of 5 stars 22 Reviews
Part Number	D9661
Target Species	Insects
Unit Count	400.0 Fluid Ounces

Insecticide Organic Surround WP 25 Pound Bag

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