{"product_id":"500ml-insecticide-liquid-diflubenzuron-for-caterpillar-control","title":"500ml Insecticide Liquid Diflubenzuron for Caterpillar Control","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis 500ml liquid insecticide controls caterpillars on ornamental plants, nursery stock, amenity trees, shrubs, hedges and in forestry. Its active ingredient, diflubenzuron, stops the insect producing chitin, the material it needs to build its exoskeleton.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eActive ingredient: 480 g\/l diflubenzuron (40% w\/w)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorks by inhibiting chitin production, which the insect uses to form its exoskeleton\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eControls a range of moth caterpillars including Browntail, Oak Processionary, Small Ermine, Carnation Tortrix, Winter, Lackey, Oak Leaf Roller, Pine Looper and Pine Beauty moths\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for ground application and, in forestry, aerial application\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAreas of Use, Pests Controlled and Rates\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAreas of use\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eControls\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRates\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrnamental plant production, nursery stock, and amenity trees, shrubs and hedges\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrowntail Moth, Small Ermine Moths, Carnation Tortrix, Winter Moth and Lackey Moth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrowntail Moth: \u003cstrong\u003e6 ml\/100 litres water\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOak Processionary Moth, Carnation Tortrix, Lackey, Small Ermine and Winter Moths: \u003cstrong\u003e13 ml\/100 litres water\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd colspan=\"3\"\u003eApply at high volume, using enough water to give thorough coverage of the foliage.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eForestry\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOak Leaf Roller Moths, Pine Looper, Pine Beauty Moth, Winter Moths\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGround application: \u003cstrong\u003e150 ml\/ha\u003c\/strong\u003e, making sure the foliage is well covered\u003cbr\u003eAerial application: \u003cstrong\u003e150 ml\/ha\u003c\/strong\u003e tank mixed with a suitable adjuvant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd colspan=\"3\"\u003eApply with suitable ULV spraying equipment at 1-10 litres\/ha. Aerial applications must only be made with controlled droplet application\/rotary atomiser equipment.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThorough spray coverage is vital for the best control, particularly on the undersides of leaves and on large trees with a full leaf canopy. Use a suitable sprayer, correctly set up to give good coverage, and apply the recommended water volume. Do not leave spray liquid standing in the sprayer for long periods, such as over meal breaks or overnight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTiming\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePest\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhen to apply\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrowntail Moth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBest control comes from a summer spray as the eggs start to hatch (usually late July to early August). If needed, spraying can carry on into early autumn but must be finished well before the caterpillars stop feeding outside their winter nests. The insecticide can also be applied in spring once the caterpillars have finally left their nests and there is a reasonable leaf canopy.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCarnation Tortrix\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApply from egg hatch to early instar stage, usually late April to mid May, repeating 3-4 weeks later if needed. Use pheromone trap catches as a guide to timing.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLackey and Winter Moths\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApply from egg hatch to early instar stage, usually late April to mid May, repeating 3-4 weeks later if needed.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmall Ermine Moths\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApply as the larvae start to come out of their overwintering shelters in April, but not until there is a reasonable leaf canopy. Repeat 3-4 weeks later if needed.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOak Leaf Roller and Winter Moth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApply in early spring while the caterpillars are still at an early instar stage, but not before the leaves start to expand after bud burst.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePine Beauty Moth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApply from egg hatch to early instar, usually May to early June.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePine Looper\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApply from egg hatch to early instar stage, usually in August.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eApplications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrnamental plant production and nursery stock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmenity trees, shrubs and hedges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForestry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct: diflubenzuron liquid insecticide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eActive ingredient: 480 g\/l diflubenzuron (40% w\/w)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePack size: 500ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNotes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrop tolerance: this insecticide has been applied as a foliar spray to a wide range of cultivars with no sign of crop damage. Because so many ornamental cultivars are grown, check susceptibility by treating a small number of plants first.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCaution: very toxic to aquatic life.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n","brand":"Turf Care Pro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58855622312267,"sku":"TCP151","price":211.32,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1001\/0142\/3435\/files\/8f049477648463a070e5b44d6620c15d.jpg?v=1792074892","url":"https:\/\/turfcarepro.co.uk\/products\/500ml-insecticide-liquid-diflubenzuron-for-caterpillar-control","provider":"Turf Care Pro","version":"1.0","type":"link"}