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Defender™ Bug-B-Gon

Defender™

Pest Control, Pest Barrier and Weed Control

Defender™ Bug-B-Gon

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Defender™ Bug-B-Gon™ Insect Spray for Indoor and Outdoor Plants is a ready-to-use, long-lasting insect spray that kills a range of insect pests and can act as a deterrent.

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Effective against

Carpenter ant

  • mites
  • aphids
  • caterpillars
  • whitefly
  • thrips
  • ants
  • mealybugs
  • cutworms
  • and many other insect pests

When to use

Use at any time of the year but not when the weather is very hot and/or windy. Don’t apply if rain is forecast that day.

Quick facts

Defender™ Bug-B-Gon is not a scheduled poison.

It is not systemic.

The active ingredient is 0.03g per litre if Bifenthrin.

Why Defender™ Bug-B-Gon is so useful

This spray is very effective and long-lasting while having low toxicity for humans, animals and birds. It is neither readily soluble in water nor readily degraded by sunlight, so an application can last a long time – up to 8 weeks, depending on the weather.

How to use

Shake the container before use. Turn the nozzle to the ON position.

Spray the foliage and stems on both the top and undersides.

Sizes

Available in 750ml trigger pack.

Warning!Be aware! Not scheduled for food plants.

Do not apply to vegetables, herbs or fruits.