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MaxGuard

Effective against:

  • Aphids
  • Azaleas Lace Bugs
  • Whiteflies
  • Mealy Bugs
  • Leafhoppers
  • Thrips
  • Scale
  • Lillypilly psyllids

Defender™ MaxGuard® Systemic, Contact & Residual Insecticide

A ready-to-use insect spray with long residual effects. It kills a range of insects, including a number of hard-to-kill pests, on ornamental plants.

Do not use on food plants

When to use

Use when insect pests are active. Avoid applying when it is very hot or windy.

Quick facts

MaxGuard is safe to use both indoors and outdoors.

It is not a scheduled poison but should not be used on food plants.

The active ingredient is 0.05g/L acetamiprid, a powerful insecticide that is very effective at extremely low concentrations.

Why MaxGuard is so useful

The spray works in three ways:

  • It kills insects on contact
  • It has a long residual effect
  • It is systemic - it is absorbed into plants and will kill insects that feed on them. It is also a low toxicity product that has little effect on many beneficial insects.

How to use

Turn the nozzle to the ON position.

Spray the foliage and stems on both the top and undersides, being sure to spray deeply into the foliage where pests like mealy bugs hide.

Sizes

Available in 750ml trigger pack.

Warning

Do not use on food plants.

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MaxFeed All Purpose

Want to boost your plant growth?

Give your plants an occasional extra boost with a Miracle-Gro® MaxFeed water soluble fertiliser.

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