Has Confidor been discontinued?

The retail chain Bunnings will stop selling the Confidor pesticide brand for homes and gardens by the end of 2018.

Do Bunnings sell Confidor?

Bunnings, Mitre 10, Coles and Woolworths are phasing out sales of Yates’ Confidor, which is a popular pesticide among home gardeners for sucking insects.

How much does Confidor cost?

$83.50. A very popular choice for foliar application on many vegetable crops, Confidor 200 is valued for its powerful insect control.

How often do you spray Confidor?

2 weeks apart
Apply 3 sprays, 2 weeks apart. For best results spray in the morning when there is little or no wind and little direct heat from the sun.

Who makes Confidor?

Bayer Crop
Confidor® Guard Soil Insecticide | Bayer Crop Science.

How often can you spray Confidor?

Annuals – Do not apply more than one spray of Confidor (or other group 4A insecticides) to any one crop. Perennials – Rotate with registered insecticides from other groups. Use a maximum of three Confidor (or other group 4A insecticides) sprays in any 12 month period.

How long does Confidor last?

Longer and more reliable control has been found when Confidor Guard is used at the label rate of 9 mL/tree. This will provide control up to 120 days in trees up to two metres in height.

What is pyrethrum spray?

Pyrethrins are commonly used to control mosquitoes, fleas, flies, moths, ants, and many other pests. Pyrethrins are generally separated from the flowers. However, they typically contain impurities from the flower. Whole, crushed flowers are known as pyrethrum powder.

Is Vinegar a good insecticide?

Vinegar is one of the best ingredients to make a pest control spray. Vinegar is one of the best ingredients to make a pest control spray. It is effective in repelling ants, mosquitoes, fruit flies, and many others. Creating a mix is quite simple and is considered safe for humans and pets.

Is neem oil Safe Australia?

Currently approved in Australia for use on ornamental plants only but overseas it is approved for use on edible plants with no withholding period eg in New Zealand, Europe, UK, Japan and USA. eco-neem is safe for pets, birds, lizards and beneficial insects including bees.

When should we spray eco-neem?

every 5 to 14 days
Apply every 5 to 14 days with presence of new flush growth. Ensure that new flush leaves are sprayed on top and underneath.

What is the difference between pyrethrin and pyrethrum?

Pyrethrum and pyrethrins are insecticides extracted from certain species of flowers in the chrysanthemum family. Pyrethrins are the 6 active molecules – or esters – that act as the killing agent in the extract. Pyrethrum is the total extract from the flowers, while pyrethrins are the refined 6 esters.

How long does pyrethrum spray last?

In soil, the pyrethrins (which make up pyrethrum) have a half-life of around 10 days under aerobic soil conditions and around 86 days in anaerobic conditions. Remember, pyrethrum is one of the shortest acting insecticides, manufacturers always state a ‘best case scenario’ under ideal conditions.