Keep your plants healthy by controlling infestations that occur in the garden
EFEKTO protection products keep your plants healthy and immune from damage caused by pests and diseases. Protection products, whether they are made from natural products, chemicals or synthetics, are perfectly safe for you, your plants and the environment, providing they are used responsibly.
All garden protection products must be registered by the Department of Agriculture (DoA) under Act No. 36 of 1947, to be eligible for sale in South Africa and Namibia. Responsible and environment friendly gardeners only use protection products that are registered for use against the particular pest needing to be controlled.
Each EFEKTO protection product contains a pamphlet listing the exact dosage required to control the pest, disease or weed in question. Apply protection products strictly in accordance with instructions on the product label or pamphlet. As certain insects or fungi may not be controlled with one single application, a repeat spray program may be required.
The dosage for each application has been thououghly and scientifically determined.
Never exceed the recommended dosage rate
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Store protection products away from food and out of reach of children, uninformed persons and animals in a well ventilated place
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Store protection productsin original containers with the pamphlets enclosed. Never re-use the containers for any other purpose
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When mixing sprays, clean up spillages as soon as possible, to prevent possible contamination. Avoid inhalation.
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Spray any excess mixture out onto plants and never pour it down the drain
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Clean spraying equipment directly after use.
Safety First Learn how to use insecticides, herbicides and fungicides safely
Gardeners are increasingly concerned about the issue of chemical pesticides and fungicides. The key to success is understanding how to use formulations which can overcome infestations caused by ecological imbalances in the garden.
All pesticides are registered with the Department of Agriculture (DoA) which regulates the safe use and application methods on edible crops. Chemical insecticides, such as GARDEN RIPCORD, APHICIDE and many others, are registered for use on various vegetable crops. All products that are registered for use on edible crops must have a withholding period before harvest as stated on the directions pamphlet, either attached to the bottle or enclosed in the display carton. If you keep to this safety period before harvesting, the residue levels will not be hazardous to your health. The safety periods can vary from 1-30 days and even longer, depending on the pesticide and the crop For example, GARDEN RIPCORD used on cabbage has a four-day withholding period, but on beans, a seven-day withholding period GARDEN RIPCORD is a versatile pesticide and solves most problems in the vegetable garden.
A synthetic pyrethroid like GARDEN RIPCORD has a very low toxicity towards warm-blooded animals and is therefore one of the safer chemicals to use in the garden, especially if you hove pets or livestock. On the other hand, synthetic pyrethroids can be lethal for cold-blooded species, such as fish.
Remember, there is no spray, synthetic or natural that can be classified as 100% safe or non-toxic.
One of the most eco-friendly pesticides to use on vegetables and herbs is ECO NATURAL INSECTICIDE, which is a 100% natural organic spray. It leaves no harmful residues after 12 hours and all edible crops can be harvested after 24 hours
The EFEKTO range of protection products is divided into four categories:
Identifying the pest or disease is essential in order to assist you to select the correct protection product. Take a sample to your local garden centre to assist you with identification. Then select the EFEKTO protection product that suits your individual need.
Products are available in a variety of multiple dose packaging, single dose sachets or pre-mixed, Ready-To-Use formulations. Spray at the right time
Keep yourself safe
When using protection products follow these safety rules:
Griffon Poison Information Centre Cell 082-446-8946
Spinosad, the active ingredient in ECO INSECT CONTROL SC, is derived from the fermentation of a naturally occurring organism and is highly active at very low use rates on American leafminers, thrips, lawn caterpillars, American bollworms, and other lepidopterist insect pests.
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Spray before 10:00 or after 15:00 on a calm, dry day.
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Rain can wash the spray solution off plant surfaces before it is absorbed.
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Windy conditions can result in poor coverage and may cause over-spraying onto unwanted areas.
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Ultra-violet rays break down certain pesticides, and thus spraying in harsh sunlight is best avoided.
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Treat all products as potentially dangerous
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If your eyes become contaminated, wash with clean running water.
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If product is accidentally swallowed, go directly to a hospital casualty unit taking the product packaging with you
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In case of emergency, contact your nearest poison information centre. Provide them with details of the product and the active ingredient, details of which are in the product pamphlet.
Choose the Right Insecticide for the Pest
American bollworm Description: Black to brownish green
with a dirty white strip along the sides. Location: Feeds on fruit and leaves of fruit trees and other plants. Protect with: GARDEN RIPCORD, GARDEN GUN, NO INSECT OUTDOORS. Natural protection: ECO INSECT
CONTROL, NATURAL INSECTICIDE.
Ants
Description: There are several different types of ants, all of which live in colonies, commonly in and around homes. Location: Ant nests may occur in
household or garden areas. Apply surface sprays indoors and in shaded garden areas. Effective control can be achieved by pouring pesticide down entrance to nest. Protect with: ANT, GARDEN RIPCORD, ANTTRAP, NO ANT GRANULES. Natural protection: ECO INSECT
CONTROL, NATURAL INSECTICIDE.
Aphids
Description: Small, soft bodied, pear-shaped insects, usually green or black in colour. Location: Commonly found in small colonies on leaves and new growth. Sap feeders, resulting in leaves that curl and retarded growth. Protect with: APHICIDE, GARDEN
GUN, PIRIMOR, INSECTICIDE GRANULES, ROSECARE 3. Natural protection: NATURAL
INSECTICIDE.
Astylus beetle Description: Medium-sized yellow beetle with black spots. Location: Damages blooms and prevents fruit or flower formation. Active during middle to late summer. Feeds mainly on pollen. Protect with: MALASOL, MALATHION 50% EC, NO INSECT OUTDOORS. Natural protection: ECO NATURAL INSECTICIDE.
Australian bug Description: Soft scaly insect with large egg sac of ribbed white wax. Location: Found on growth points and
leaf arteries. Sap feeding, resulting in
retarded growth and eventual death of
plant. Protect with: GARDEN GUN, OLEUM, NO INSECT OUTDOORS.
Chafer beetle (christmas beetle) Description: Medium-sized, shiny brown night flying beetle. Location: Burrows into ground during
daytime. Feeds on young leaves and flower petals. Protect with: MALATHION DP,
KARBASPRAY. Natural protection: ECO NATURAL
INSECTICIDE.
CMR beetle Description: Small to large beetle with yellow and black bands across wing covers. Location: Feeds mainly on flower
petals, adversely affecting flower and fruit formation. Protect with: MALASOL, MALATHION 50% EC. Natural protection: ECO NATURAL
INSECTICIDE.
Cochineal Description: Small pink insects, covered with a white waxy layer. Location: Found on leaves of prickly pear plants. Suck sap, causing leaves to wither and fall off. Protect with: KARBASPRAY, KARBASOL.
Codling moth
Description: Dark grey moth. Larvae are pink with a brown head at maturity. Location: Eggs are laid on young fruits
and leaves. Larvae bore into fruit causing rotten patches. Treat after approximately 75% of the blossoms have dropped off. Protect with: GARDEN RIPCORD,
KARBASOL, KARBASPRAY.
Crickets Description: Dark grey to black in
various sizes. Location: Burrows into lawns, especially in shady areas where soil is damp. Feeds on seedlings, roots and tubers. Results in bare patches in lawns. Protect with: GARDEN RIPCORD, MALASOL.
Cutworm Description: Dirty grey, hairless worms. Location: Found in upper 2-5cm of soil,
especially amongst young plants. It cuts
the stems of young plants just below soil surface (hence the name cutworm). Active at night. Protect with: CUTWORM BAIT, GARDEN RIPCORD.
False codling moth Description: Dark grey-brown moths. Larvae are pink with dark head when mature (slightly lighter in colour than true codling moth). Lays eggs on fruit. Location: Eggs are laid on fruit. Larvae bore into fruit causing rotten patches. Protect with: GARDEN RIPCORD.
Fruitfly Description: Medium-sized flies, usually brightly coloured. Location: Lays eggs in fruit (sting).
Infected fruits infested with white maggots. Protect with: GARDEN RIPCORD, MALASOL. Natural protection: ECO FRUITFLY
BAIT GF120.
Flower beetle/Fruit beetle Description: A big black and yellow
beetle. Location: Feeds on ripe fruit and petals of roses. Abundant in summer. Protect with: GARDEN RIPCORD.
Harvester termites Description: White or light brown
termites, 10mm long with dark brown head. Location: Underground colonies. Pushes up small mounds of loose soil around entrance to nests. Cut and harvest grass, carrying it into nests. Can ruin lawns and gardens. Protect with: GARDEN RIPCORD, KAMIKAZE, ZERO HARVESTER TERMITE BAIT, ZERO TERMITE CONCENTRATE(NEW)
Lawn caterpillar Description: Greenish brown caterpillar. Location: Lives below the soil surface in lawn areas. Feeds on lawn blades causing large yellow patches. Active at night. Tip: Place a wet towel on lawn overnight and check for presence the following morning. Protect with: GARDEN RIPCORD,
KARBASPRAY, MALASOL, WONDER 4:1:1 WITH KARBASPRAY. Natural protection: ECO INSECT
CONTROL.
Loopers Description: Green caterpillars identified by characteristic ‘looping’ of body. Location: Found on all plants. Feeds on fruit and leaves of plants. Protect with: NO INSECT OUTDOORS. Natural protection: ECO NATURAL
INSECTICIDE, ECO INSECT CONTROL.
Mealy bug Description: Small, oval-shaped, light
pink stationary insects with white waxy
thread Location: Found on tender new growth. Sap feeding, causing plants to wither. Protect with: APHICIDE, GARDEN GUN, GARDEN RIPCORD, MALATHION 50% EC, MALASOL.
Orange dog caterpillar
Description: Young larvae have black
and white colour pattern, maturing to white
and green markings when mature. Adults
are large butterflies with yellow spots. Location: Normally found on citrus
trees. Feed on leaves causing considerable
damage. Protect with:
Natural protection: ECO NATURAL
INSECTICIDE.
Lily borer Description: Larvae has distinctive yellow and black bands around the body. Location: Larvae tunnel into the leaves. Young feed in groups, adults move towards the base of leaves and may even feed on bulbs. Control from September to April. Protect with: GARDEN RIPCORD. Natural protection: ECO NATURAL
INSECTICIDE., ECO INSECT CONTROL.
Psylla
Description: Small active insects rarely
seen. Location: Identified by dents or bumps
that appear on leaf surfaces. Especially
common on citrus trees. Protect with: APHICIDE.
Pumpkin Fly
Description: Similar to fruit flies Location: Attacks members of the
pumpkin family. Eggs laid beneath the skin. Creamy white, legless maggots tunnel into fruit causing it to rot and fall off. Protect with: MALATHION 50% EC, GARDEN RIPCORD, MALASOL. Natural protection: ECO FRUITFLY
BAIT GF120.
Red spider Mite
Description: Tiny mite with red body.
A fine web on the underside of leaves
typically indicates that red spider mite is
present. Location: Found on the underside of
leaves. Mites feed on sap causing leaves to turn silver, grey and later brown in colour causing rapid deterioration of the plant. Protect with: REDSPIDERCIDE,
MALATHION 50% EC, GARDEN GUN.
Scale Description: Scale may occur in a
variety of colours including grey, white,
reddish-brown or purple. It may be round
or pear-shaped. Location: Attached firmly to the bark,
stems or leaves of plants. Scale suck sap and cause growth retardation. Protect with: GARDEN GUN, MALATHION 50% EC, GARDEN GUN, MALASOL, OLEUM.
Snails and slugs Description: Brown or grey in colour. Snails carry a shell, slugs do not. Leave
shiny trails. Location: Active under damp conditions. Feed on young, succulent growth. Protect with: SNAIL-GONE(NEW)SNAILBAN, SNAILFLO, SLUGGEM.
Thrips Description: Tiny, slender insects with four oar-like wings, fringed with long hair. Seldom seen with the
naked eye. Location: Damage foliage, fruit and flowers. Protect with: MALATHION 50% EC, MALASOL. Natural protection: ECO INSECT CONTROL.
Whitefly Description: Small four-winged
insects, covered in fine white powder. Location: Commonly found on the
underside of leaves. Swarm when
disturbed. Feed on the sap, resulting in
retarded growth. Protect with: WHITEFLY INSECTICIDE,
GARDEN GUN, GARDEN RIPCORD, NO
INSECT OUTDOORS. Natural protection: NATURAL
INSECTICIDE, PREV GARD.
• Unique mode of action for unequalled termite control.
• Fast elimination of termite activity.
• Unique “Transfer Effect”.
• Low dose.
• No odour.
• Non-repellent.
• Water-based.
• Long-term residual control.
Mole Cricket Description: The mole crickets compose family Gryllotalpidae, of thick-bodied insects about 3–5 centimetres long, with large beady eyes and shovel-like forelimbs highly developed for burrowing and swimming. Location: Mole crickets are omnivores, feeding on larvae, worms, roots, and grasses Protect with: Zero Mole Cricket
• Works at very low levels of active ingredient per area
• Long residual control.
• Low odour.
• More economical per application per treatment
• No reported incidence of resistance.
Bait containing active ingredient is highly attractive to worker ants
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Preventative treatment providing long term control.
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Granular formulation - easy to measure and apply
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Worker ants carry the active ingredient to the queen
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Once eaten, active ingredient disrupts the queen’s ability to lay eggs
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As a result, the worker ants are not replaced and the colony dies
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Can be applied to residential and industrial areas - wherever ants are a pest
Unique properties
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No harmful insecticides used in compound
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Made from an organic compound
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Can withstand moisture
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Remains active for longer
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No withholding period on vegetables
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Low toxicity to domestic animals
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No unsightly slime left behind after feeding
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Biodegrades
Unique properties
BROAD SPECTRUM - COST EFFECTIVE INSECTICIDE
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Pre-Harvest Interval: 1-10 days (see label)
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Can be used on most edible crops
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Broad-spectrum of pests controlled
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Registered in many field and horticultural crops
Unique Properties
Broad-spectrum of control MALASOL is used for controlling a wide range of chewing and sucking insects in field crops, fruits and vegetables. Other important uses are grasshopper and locust control, insect vector control, stored grain protection and control of pests in homes and gardens.
A ready-to-use systemic granular insecticide for the control of aphids.
Active: Dimethoate (Organophosphate) 50 g/kg
Act 36/1947 Reg no:L 4563 Band colour:Green Packaging:500 g Hazard statement:None Group:Acute hazard unlikely under normal use
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Ready-to-use granular insecticide
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Systemic, apply to roots
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Up to 4 weeks control
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Work granules into the soil around the root area of the shrub and water well
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Use Protective clothing when handling the product
Active Ingredient: Fipronil (phenylpyraxole) 0.18g/kg
A ready-to-use bait for the control of Harvester termites in home gardens and recreational turf
Tips for use: Apply evenly at recommended rate over the whole area where activity occurs.
Do not spread with bare hands.
Put bait down when termites are working actively.
Act 36/1947 Reg no:L 6073 Band colour:Green Packaging:200 g Hazard statement:None Group:Acute hazard unlikely under normal use
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New active ingredient
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Ready-to-use bait
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Low oral and dermal toxicity of formulation
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Secondary poisoning unlikely
Unique Characteristics:
A ready-to-use bait for the control of Harvester termites in home gardens, recreational turf and agriculture (pastures)
Active Ingredient: Carbaryl (Carbamate) 16 g/kg
Tips for use: Apply evenly at recommended rate over the whole area where activity occurs.
Do not spread with bare hands.
Apply bait when termites are active working.
Don’t use bait when it rains.
Unique Characteristics:
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Ready-to-use bait
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Secondary poisoning unlikely
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Can be applied with a fertiliser spreader for bigger areas
Act 36/1947 Reg no:L 4216 Band colour:Green Packaging:1 kg Hazard statement:None Group:Acute hazard unlikely under normal use
Add INSURE first to spray water before adding chemicals.
Adjustment and buffering pH of spray water at 4,0 to 6,5 and improvement of wetting and spreading properties of spray mixtures.
DOSAGE
1 ml / 1 l water
Most plant products are unstable at low (acidic) or high (alkaline) pH and the efficacy is adversely affected when the pH is too low or too high. Most products ate stable at a pH range of 4,0 to 6,5.
INSURE is used at a constant volume and without titration, regardless of the acidity, alkalinity or hardness of the spray water (of natural origin) to adjust the pH to the optimum range.
INSURE also contains a low concentration wetting and spreading agent to improve wetting of plant surfaces and spreading of the spray mixture. As a result of the addition of a constant volume of INSURE to spray water, overdosing with a wetting agent and impairing the persistence of the spray deposit are unlikely to occur.
The function of the blue dye in INSURE is only to indicate that after addition the pH of the spray water has been adjusted.
INSURE A pH buffer for increasing the efficiency of pH sensitive agricultural chemicals and improving the wetting and spreading properties of spray mixtures.
