Efekto Garden Ripcord
Reg. No. L4069 N-AR0945 | Act No. 36 of 1947 W1301091
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
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
Size / Quantity
50 ml, 1 l
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
Hazard Statement
Harmful
Active Ingredients
Cypermethrin (Pyrethroid) 200 g/l