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Defender Pyrethrum

Defender™

Pest Control, Pest Barrier and Weed Control

Defender™ Pyrethrum Insect Spray


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Defender™ Pyrethrum Insect Spray is a ready-to-use, low-toxicity garden insect spray.


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Effective against

Carpenter ant

  • aphids
  • caterpillars
  • whitefly
  • thrips
  • ants
  • budworm
  • leafhoppers
  • other soft-bodied pests

When to use

Quick facts

Pyrethrum is very effective against ants but ants often do little damage to plants.

Ants eat the honeydew exuded by sap-sucking insects such as aphids, so targeting the sap-suckers will usually get rid of the ants.

The active ingredient is 0.3g/L pyrethrins

This spray also contains piperonyl butoxide that stabilises the pyrethrum and enhances its effectiveness.

Use at any time of the year but not when the weather is hot and/or windy. Spray lightly and often until pests are under control.

Why Pyrethrum Insect Spray is so useful

Based on the natural extract of pyrethrum daisies grown in Tasmania, this low toxicity spray kills insects effectively while not entering the food chain or accumulating in the environment. It is safe to use on all food plants.

How to use

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

Holding the container well back (25cm) from the plant, spray the foliage and stems on both the top and undersides.

Safe to use on indoor plants

Sizes

Available in 750ml trigger pack.

Warning!BE AWARE:

Do not use on very young seedlings or very new, tender leaves. Do not apply in the heat of the day.