Richgro Bug Killa Granular Garden Insecticide 1kg

Richgro Bug Killa Granular Garden Insecticide 1kg

Richgro Bug Killa provides a minimum of 2 months extended protection against a wide range of sucking insects on all your ornamental plants, including Roses, Azaleas, Camellias, Gardenias and Lilly pilly in the garden or in pots. Richgro Bug Killa is a systemic insecticide that is taken up by the plant's roots to control pests. It also contains Iron and Zeolite which are beneficial to plant health, helping your ornamental plants grow taller and stronger, and making fertilisers more efficient.

Safer to use and more convenient than aphid and mealybug sprays, Bug Killa is gentle on your plants. Choosing granules rather than a spray means there is no risk of scorching plant leaves on hot days, allowing you to give your plants complete protection against sucking insects even in the heat of summer. Watering after application increases penetration and allows faster take-up by the plant’s root system.

One 250g bottle treats up to 500 plants, making it an affordable and efficient solution for the home gardener. Its versatile nature makes it ideal for use in both garden beds and flower pots.

FEATURES:

• No spraying / 8-10 weeks effectiveness
• All plants except edibles
• Contains zeolite and iron sulphate to dissolve in the soil when watered in
• Granular - easy to use with no mixing and no spraying.
• For pots and gardens.

ANALYSIS:

Active: 70g/kg IMIDACLOPRID

For Information on safety please check the download tab for Richgro Bug Killa Data Sheet.

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HOW TO USE:

THE MEASURE CAP TO MEASURE THE REQUIRED AMOUNT. THE CAP HOLDS 20 GRAMS OF RICHGRO BUG KILLA. DO NOT OVERWATER TO AVOID LEACHING FROM POTS.

Ornamentals in pots (ie. Roses, Azaleas, Magnolias, Gardenias)

Pest: Sucking Insects

(ie. Azalea Lace Bug, Aphids, Mealybug, Scale)

Scarab Beetle Larvae

Rate:

2.5 g treats 10 x 3 litre pots

5 g treats 10 x 6 litre pots

10 g treats 20 L pot

6 g/plant extra for each additional metre in height

How to apply: Prior to application remove mulch and dead vegetation, and moisten the soil surface. Sprinkle product evenly around the surface of the pot and then water well immediately after application to ensure maximum penetration and contact with the roots.
Avoid over-watering and leaching from pots.
Gives at least 2 months protection.

Ornamentals in ground (ie. Roses, Azaleas, Magnolias, Gardenias)

Pest: Sucking Insects (ie. Azalea Lace Bug, Aphids, Mealybug, Scale)
Scarab Beetle Larvae

Rate: 10 g/plant
6 g/plant extra for each additional metre in height

How to apply: Prior to application remove mulch and dead vegetation, and moisten the soil surface. Sprinkle product evenly around the drip zone. Use this rate for plants up to 1 m high. Use additional Bug Killa as per rate shown for plants higher than 1 metre. Water as usual to incorporate product and moisten root zone.
Gives at least 2 months protection.

Period of protection for plants is based on trial data. Actual period of protection may be longer. Only reapply Bug Killa if re-infestation occurs. Avoid applying more than twice in a 12 month period.
NOTE: Visible control of pests may take up to 2 weeks after application, depending on the severity of the infestation.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q. Is Richgro Bug Killa Granules effective against borers in Pencil Conifers?

A. I got this reply from the manufacturer Richgro below.

"The Bug Killa product can be effective against borers, but it depends upon the size of the tree. If the tree is over, say, 3 metres tall, it would take so long for the product to get into the system of the tree that the results would be limited. If it is only a small tree then yes it would certainly be worth a go. But with larger trees, I understand they have to be injected with a chemical rather than using a product like Bug Killa. Bug Killa is more for plants like roses or small hedges and plants up to about 1 – 2 metres, larger than that and it will not be as effective."