Garden Ripcord 50ml

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.

Directions for Use:

• Disease Tomatoes and American Bollworm: 1,5ml product per 10l 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): 1ml product per 10l 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: 0,5ml product per 10l water. Apply the first spray at 75% petal drop. Repeat every 14 days. Caution: Toxic to bees.
• American Bollworm: 0,5ml product per 10l 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): 1ml product per 10l water. Apply first spray when the first signs of movement 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): 1ml product to 10l 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: 0,5ml product per 10l 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: 0,5ml product per 10l water. Full cover spray at 75% petal drop. Repeat at 14 to 21 day intervals depending on level of infestation.
• Banded Fruit Weevil: 1ml product per 10l water. Apply as soon as damage is noticed. Repeat 4 weeks later if necessary.
• Beans American Bollworm: 1ml product per 10l 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: 1ml product per 10l water. Ensure that plants are thoroughly sprayed wet.
• Cruciferae American Bollworm, Caterpillars of the Diamond Back Moth, Greater Cabbage Moth and Thrips: 1ml product per 10l 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: 1ml product per 10l 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 3l water per 100m row.
• Busseola Stalkborer, American Bollworm and Leafhoppers and Various Crops Cutworms: 1ml product per 10l water. Apply only if the top 3cm of soil is moist. Post emergence over the row in 3l water as a 30cm band.
• Ornamentals Flowers Aphids: 1ml product per 10l water. Apply when pest is noticed. Full cover application. Only for home garden. Repeat when necessary.
• Mealy Bug and Australian Bug: 1ml product per 10l water. Full cover application. Only for home garden. Ant control will materially assist with control.
• Flower Beetles (Cetoniidae): 1ml product per 10l water. Direct contact spray.
• Lily Borer: 1ml product per 10l water. Apply regularly when the pest is around. Ensure thorough wetting of plants.
• Shield Bug and Twig Wilters: 1ml product per 10l water. Direct contact spraying in garden only.
• White Fly: 1ml product per 10l water. Full cover application. Pay particular attention to the underside of the leaves.
• Lawns Crickets: 5ml product per 10l water. Apply at the Rate of 0,5ml per m² and pour 50ml of the mixture into each hole. Repeat when necessary.
• Lawn Caterpillar: 5ml product per 10l 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: 5ml product per 10l water. Apply onto lawns at 5l spray mixture per 100m². 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: 5ml product per 10l water. Spray as an overall light cover onto the lawn.

Safety Information:

Garden Ripcord EC is hazardous if swallowed, inhaled, or if it enters airways, and it poses a severe threat to aquatic life with long-lasting effects. Do not enter treated fields within one day of application without protective clothing. The pre-harvest interval varies by crop: 30 days for macadamias and rooibos tea, 28 days for citrus and grapes, 14 days for apples, pears, table peaches, plums, maize, and sweetcorn,  7 days for beans and peas, 4 days for tomatoes and cruciferous vegetables and 3 days for canning peaches. Application is only permitted if crops are free of scales at the time of spraying and if a preventive spray program for red scale and mealybug is planned for the following season. Regions with mild climates should be cautious of possible red mite flare-ups when Cypermethrin 200 EC is used for false codling moth control. When handling the spray, wear a hat, face shield, cotton overalls, boots, respirator, and rubber gloves. Avoid skin, eye, and respiratory contact with the spray mist, and wash exposed skin immediately. Wash overalls daily and avoid eating, drinking, or smoking during use. Prevent spray drift onto non-target crops, grazing areas, water sources, and untreated areas. Clean the applicator after use and dispose of wash water safely to prevent contamination of food, feed, water, and utensils.

Emergency Contact Information:

Please contact the following institution for human and animal poisoning, and chemical spills:

Griffon Poison Information Centre: 082 446 8946

Please contact the following institution for human poisoning and snake bites:

Western Cape Poison Helpline: 0861 555 777 (24hours)