Neemtech Insecticidal Potassium Soap Moeco NT Darwin certified organic farm input safe pesticide control aphids spidermite mealybug whitefly thrips TS mites BFA horticulture agriculture garden orchard crop

Pesticide

Neemtech available in 1L, 2.5L, 20L, 200L and 2,000L

ALLOWED INPUT 8001AI
BFA REGISTERED PRODUCT

APVMA Approval No: 51287/0999

General Information

Name:

Neemtech Insecticidal Potassium Soap

Use:

Control of aphids, spidermite, mealybug, whitefly, thrips, TS mites

MSDS:

Material Safety Data Sheet available here (pdf file 115 KB)

Technical Details:

Generally all soft-bodied insects will be effected.

Neemtech acts by blocking the breathing pores of soft-bodied insects, killing them by asphyxiation.

Contains citronella oil to act as a selective insect deterrent.

Potassium soaps are the only effective control for Thrips Palmi. Commonly used broad spectrum pesticides are quite ineffective against the pest itself and will kill the natural predators of Thrips Palmi allowing the Thrip population to explode. (Young and Zhan - Agnote No 753/15 issued by DPIF NT, Australia, 1998)

Ill effects on beneficial insects are reported to be minimal when used according to manufacture's instructions.

To date there are no reports of resistance build-ups. However, these would be very unlikely considering the mode of effect/action.

Manufactured from cold pressed vegetable oils including neem oil.

Potassium soap base promotes healthy plant growth.

Excellent wetting properties.

Considered by Australian Health & Environmental Authorities to be safe enough to handle and apply without special precautions. Simply wash hands with water after use.

No withholding period. No poisonous residues.

No special storage or transport requirements.

Ideal for home gardener or professional grower. Available in sizes: 1L, 2.5L, 20L, 200L, 2000L.

Ideal foliar spray for all types of plants including natives, orchards and vegetables.

Analysis:

Active Constituents:		g/L

Fatty acid potassium salts		285
Present as:
Potassium linolate		140
Potassium oleate		96
Potassium palmitate		30
Potassium linolenate		17
Potassium laurate		1
Potassium myristate		1

Application/Dilution Rates:
Neemtech Insecticidal Potassium Soap is registered for the control of the following pests: aphids, mealybugs, two spotted mites, thrips, whitefly, spidermites.
Note:
This product may not be suitable for delicate ferns, mosses, flowers and plants under stress.
Do not use during the hot part of the day.
Do not mix with other chemicals including fertilisers unless a prior trial mix has been performed.

Crop	Dilution	Comment

Outdoor	1.5 - 3.0 L/100 L of water	Spray when insects are evident. Ensure target pest is covered with spray mist.
Indoor	15 - 30 ml/L of water	As above. Use the lower rate in integrated pest control programs and on tender or new growth.
Note: Mix dilution well. Use good quality, soft water (pH 6-8). The use of hard water may cause precipitation - a water softener or spray oil may be needed. This product is a contact insecticide and should be used well-mixed in conjunction with high pressure spray equipment. Target pests must be in direct contact with the spray mist. Spray when pests are evident. Repeat next day if pest numbers have not greatly reduced, or when pests re-emerge. Spray foliage to run-off point. To minimize risk of harm to plants, spray in cool weather, early morning or preferable late afternoon. Test a small section of crop for compatibility.