- Effective against adult insects, larva, and egg stages
- Applicable in integrated and organic production
- Fast mode of action
Package sizes:
Active ingredient
18.36 g/l Natural-Pyrethrum
825.3 g/l Rape-seed oil
Spruzit® Neu contains the active ingredients of Natural-Pyrethrum and Rapeseed oil. Natural-Pyrethrum is obtained from a species of chrysanthemum (Chrysanthemum cinerariaefolium).
Mode of Action
Pyrethrum kills the insect quickly by damaging the sodium canals of the nervous system. Pyrethrum is very toxic to insects, but not mammals. In the presence of sunlight and oxygen, natural pyrethrum breaks down quickly, thereby causing no long-term hazards to the environment or non-target organisms. Rapeseed oil, the second ingredient of Spruzit® Neu, works extremely well against the egg stages of pests. This is especially important when dealing with such pests as red spider mites, white flies, mealy-bugs and thrips. Rapeseed oil is also very effective against adult and larval stages of insects by damaging their breathing organs (tracheas).
Use of beneficial organisms
Spruzit® Neu is the ideal complement to beneficial insect use. As Spruzit® Neu breaks down so fast that beneficial insects can be introduced only three days after treatment. Spruzit® Neu does not cause a repellent effect against beneficial insects, which is most commonly seen in Pyrethroids. When using in the presence of beneficial insects Pyrethrum should only be applied in small strategic amounts, as beneficial insects can also be killed on contact.
Organic farming
Spruzit® Neu can be used in organic farming. Both ingredients Pyrethrum and Rape-seed oil are on the corresponding positive list of ecological farming.
Efficacy
Plant compatibility
Extensive testing has shown that most plants tolerate Spruzit® Neu. However, if unsure about plant phytotoxicity, a test spray on a few plants, or few leaves, prior to treating the whole area, is recommended. Spruzit® Neu may cause damage on flowers of ornamental plants. Spruzit® Neu may cause leaf damage on Poinsettia, Lantana, ferns, Ficus, Ageratum and Basilic. Spruzit® Neu may also cause leaf damage on sensitive apple varieties for example Kanzi.
Application
When using Spruzit® Neu, the following should be noted.
1. Spraying should be done at low temperatures and out of direct sunlight.
Spruzit® Neu is most effective when applied in the evening or early morning when temperatures are lower. The effectiveness of Spruzit® Neu decreases when temperatures are 25°C or higher. Do not apply in direct sunlight, as Pyrethrum degrades in UV light, which reduces efficacy.
2. Spray with a high volume of water.
Spruzit® Neu is a contact spray. Therefore, the plants have to be sprayed from all sides, including the undersides of the leaves.
3. Repetition of application
We recommend a second application 5-7 days after the first application. When dealing with scales and mealy-bugs, make a second application after 14 days.
Examples for Dose rates/Areas of application
| Crop | Pest | Dose rate/ Spraying concentration |
Preharvest timing | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vegetables | ||||
| Brassicas | Sucking insects Beetles, sawflies, caterpillars (except Tortricidae) |
6 L/ha | 3 days | |
| Salad | Sucking insects Beetles, sawflies, caterpillars (except Tortricidae) |
6 L/ha | 3 days | |
| Herbs | Sucking insects | 6 L/ha | 3 days | |
| Peas, beans | Sucking insects Beetles, sawflies, caterpillars, red spiter mites |
6-12 L/ha | 3 days | |
| Leek, spinach | Sucking insects Beetles, sawflies, caterpillars |
6 L/ha | 3 days | |
| Tomato, cucumber | Sucking insects | 6-12 L/ha | 3 days | |
| Asparagus | Beetles, sawflies, caterpillars | 6 L/ha | none | |
| Young plants, seedlings | Sucking insects Beetles, sawflies, caterpillars |
6 L/ha | none | |
| Fruits | ||||
| Apples, pears | Aphids (except Dysaphis plantaginea) | 5 L/ha/m crown height | 3 days | |
| Apples | Apple blossom weevil | 2.3 L/ha/m crown height | - | |
| Currant, blueberries | Aphids | 10 L/ha/m crown height | 3 days | |
| Vegetables | ||||
| Sucking insects | 6-12 L/ha spraying concentration: 0.5-1 % |
none | ||
| White flies | 9-18 L/ha Aspraying concentration: 1.5 % |
none | ||
| Red Spider mites | 6-12 L/ha spraying concentration: 1 % |
none | ||
| Mealy-bug. scales | 12-24 L/ha spraying concentration: 2 % |
none | ||
| Thrips (Parthenothrips) |
6-12 L/ha spraying concentration: 1 % |
none | ||
| Beetles, sawflies, caterpillars | 6-12 L/ha spraying concentration: 0.5-1 % |
none |
Environmental compatibility data
Beneficial organisms: Spruzit® Neu can lead to mortality of beneficial organisms on direct contact. However, due to the fast break down of the active ingredients it is possible for beneficial insects to be quickly reintroduced.
Bees: Product is not harmful to bees. (German registration)
Water: Toxic for fish, fish food sources and algae.
Hint
This product information does not replace the instructions for use. Please refer to the instructions for use for current application regulations and certification procedures. Use insecticides with care. Always read the label and product information sheet before use. Pay attention to warnings and warning symbols in the instructions.
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