Defender™ Pyrethrum Insect Spray
Pyrethrum is the perfect pest control solution for your home-grown vegetables as well as the ornamental garden. The naturally derived insecticide will knock insects flat! It's the ideal product to ensure your vegetables and other edibles are pest-free.
Features
Low toxicity
Pyrethrum isnot a scheduled poison- it poses very minimal risk to humans, animals and birds. No protective gear required
Non-residual, non-systemic
Does not remain on, nor is it absorbed by plants. Itdoesn't enter the food chainor accumulate in the environment. It iseasily washed off.
Spray today, eat tomorrow
Wait justone day after sprayingedibles with Pyrethrum before picking or eating. Rinse in fresh water after harvest to wash away any residue
Effective against ants
Pyrethrum is highly effective atstopping ants- it literally kills them in their tracks.
Suitable For
Control of common insect pests including azalea lace bug, aphid, whitefly, scale, thrips, mealy bug and leafhopper on ornamental and edible plants in the garden or indoors
Not Suitable For
Do not use on very young seedlings or very soft, new foliage (it may result in burning)
Do not spray directly on to humans, pets, exposed food, food utensils or food preparation areas
Do not spray if it is raining or about to rain, windy, unusually hot or if plants are wilting
How to Use
The active ingredient in Pyrethrum works bykilling insects that come into immediate contactwith it.
Ready-to-use 5L Comfort Wand bottle
Shake the container well before use
Read instructions on how to connect Comfort Wand to container
Make sure sprayer is turned OFF after use to conserve batteries
Ensure the upper and lower leaf surfaces are thoroughly sprayed
When to Use
Any time insect pests arepresent and activeon both ornamental and edible plants
Safety Information
Safety first:
Read the instructions on the product packaging before use and take particular note of any warnings or cautions on the label
See the Safety Data Sheet for this product
Technical Details
Defender Pyrethrum is based on anatural extract of pyrethrum daisies(Chrysanthemum spp) grown in Tasmania. Itdoes not contain synthetic pyrethroids
The active ingredient is 0.3g/L pyrethrins
It also contains 1.2g/L piperonyl butoxide that stabilises the pyrethrum andenhances its effectiveness
Health and Safety
Always read the pack label and product instructions carefully before use. For further information relating to product safety please review the product data safety sheet link below.
