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
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
50 ml, 1 l

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

Cypermethrin (Pyrethroid) 200 g/l