Efekto Garden Ripcord

An emulsifiable concentrate contact and stomach insecticide for use on crops as indicated.

• Low toxic synthetic pyrethroid, which is effective at very low levels
• Ideal general contact insecticide – controls a wide range of insects
• Safe to use on ornamental plants
• Low toxicity towards mammals

• Safety Information

  Warnings

  WARNING – May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. Harmful if swallowed. May be harmful if inhaled. Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

  • Re-entry interval: Do not enter treated field within 1 day after application unless wearing protective clothing
  • Allow the following number of days between last application and harvesting or feeding/grazing (F):
    • Macadamias, Rooibos tea – 30 days
    • Citrus, Grapes – 28 days
    • Apples, Pears, Table Peaches, Plums, Maize, Sweetcorn – 14 days
    • Beans, Peas – 7 days
    • Tomatoes, Cruciferae – 4 days
    • Canning Peaches – 3 days

  Precautions

  Garden Ripcord EC may only be used if:

  • The harvest at the time of application of Garden Ripcord is free of scales (Red, Purple, Mussel and Soft brown scale)
  • A preventive spray programme to control red scale and mealybug is used in the beginning of the following season (after a Cypermethrin 200 EC application)
  • Producers in regions with a mild climate are warned against the possibilities of a Red mite (Panonychus citri) flare-up when Cypermethrin 200 EC will be used for false codling moth control
  • Wear a hat, face shield, cotton overalls and boots when applying the spray mixture
  • When preparing the spray mixture wear in addition a respirator and rubber gloves
  • Avoid skin contact by, and inhalation of the spray mist
  • Avoid contact with eyes. Wash with soap and water immediately after accidental skin contact
  • Wash overalls daily
  • Do not eat, drink or smoke while using, or before having washed hands and face
  • Prevent drift of spray mist onto other crops, grazing, rivers, dams and areas not under treatment
  • Clean applicator after use and dispose of wash water where it will not contaminate crops, grazing, rivers or dams
  • Prevent contamination of food, feed, drinking water and eating utensils

  Usage Instructions

  Name of Pests: (Crop)	Product Measurements:	Usage Description:
  Disease Tomatoes and American Bollworm	1,5 ml product – 10 l water	Apply as a full cover spray at the first signs of infestation Repeat the application at 7 to 10-day intervals
  Apples and Pears and Banded Fruit Weevil (Snout Beetle)	1 ml product – 10 l water	Apply two sprays: The first at 75 % petal fall and the second four weeks later A third spray can be applied in mid-January to prevent late season damage Initially this treatment will also control American bollworm and codling moth Caution: Toxic to bees
  Codling Moth and Leafrollers	0,5 ml product – 10 l water	Apply the first spray at 75 % petal drop Repeat every 14 days Caution: Toxic to bees
  American Bollworm	0,5 ml product – 10 l water	Apply as a corrective spray Do not apply before 75 % petal drop Full cover application at 75 % petal drop or when pest is noticed Caution: Toxic to bees
  Grape Vines Weevils (Snout Beetles)	1 ml product – 10 l water	Apply first spray when the first signs of movement and/or feeding of weevils is detected Apply as a full cover application ensuring thorough coverage of all parts of the plant Repeat within 21 to 28 days as necessary The first occurrence of weevils varies from area to area but can be expected from mid-October to mid-November Caution: Toxic to bees
  Peaches and Plums   (Fruit Flies)	1 ml product – 10 l water	In the summer rainfall region, application should commence not later than the third week of December Full cover spray at 14-day intervals, beginning 8 weeks prior to harvest
  False Codling Moth	0,5 ml product – 10 l water	In summer rainfall region, application should commence no later than the third week of December Early cultivators: Full cover spray at 14-day intervals, beginning 6 weeks prior to harvest Late cultivators: Full cover spray at 14-day intervals, beginning 8 weeks prior to harvest
  Codling Moth	0,5 ml product – 10 l water	Full cover spray at 75 % petal drop Repeat at 14 to 21 day intervals depending on level of infestation
  Banded Fruit Weevil	1 ml product – 10 l water	Apply as soon as damage is noticed Repeat 4 weeks later if necessary
  Beans American Bollworm	1 ml product – 10 l water	Commence application as soon as eggs or larvae are noticed on plants Ensure that plants are thoroughly sprayed wet Repeat the application at 14 day intervals
  Peas American Bollworm and Lesser Army Worm	1 ml product – 10 l water	Ensure that plants are thoroughly sprayed wet
  Cruciferae American bollworm, Caterpillars of the Diamond Back Moth, Greater Cabbage Moth and Thrips	1 ml product – 10 l water	Commence spraying at the first signs of the pest and repeat sprays 10 to 14 days Ensure good wetting of the plant by adding a wetting agent This treatment will suppress aphids in a spray programme
  Corn and Maize Pink Stalkbore	1 ml product – 10 l water for sweetcorn	Start spraying 3 weeks after planting and repeat within 10 to 14 day intervals until the ears appear Will suppress Use in not less than 3 l water/100 m row
  Busseola Stalkborer, American Bollworm and Leafhoppers Various Crops Cutworm	1 ml product – 10 l water	Apply only if the top 3 cm of soil is moist Post emergence over the row in 3 litre water as a 30 cm band
  Ornamentals Flowers Aphids	1 ml product – 10 l water	Apply when pest is noticed Full cover application – Only for home garden Repeat when necessary
  Mealy Bug and Australian Bug	1 ml product – 10 l water	Full cover application – Only for home garden Ant control will materially assist with control
  Flower Beetles   (Cetoniidae)	1 ml product – 10 l water	Direct contact spray
  Lily Borer	1 ml product – 10 l water	Apply regularly when the pest is around Ensure thorough wetting of plants
  Shield Bug and Twig Wilters	1 ml product – 10 l water	Direct contact spraying in garden only
  White Fly	1 ml product – 10 l water	Full cover application Pay particular attention to the underside of the leaves
  Lawns Crickets	5 ml product – 10 l water	Apply at the Rate of 0,5 ml Mixture/ m² and /or pour 50 m of the mixture into each hole Repeat when necessary
  Lawn Caterpillar	5 ml product – 10 l water	Apply when damage is noticed Light full cover application A damp sack left on the lawn overnight will reveal infestation when removed early in the morning
  Northern Harvester Termite and Ants	5 ml product – 10 l water	Apply onto lawns at 5 l spray mixture per 100 m² Garden use only Repeat application when activity is noticed again In the case of northern harvester termite up to 30 days control may be expected
  Army Worm	5 ml product – 10 l water	A pest of grasses only (veld, grazing and grass crops) Spray as an overall light cover onto the lawn