Kiwicare - Products

Product	Description	Suppliers Website
DYE & STICK - shows you where you have sprayed Quick enquiry. Where to buy	A general purpose MARKER DYE & STICKER that improves spray performance and shows you where you have sprayed. Active ingredient: Contains 250 g/litre anionic dyestuff and wetting agents in the form of a solution concentrate. Mode of Action: Reduces the surface tension of the spray so that the droplets which form when the spray leaves the nozzle are reduced in size. These small droplets, because of the reduced surface tension, spread over the surface of the plant and combine with other droplets to form a continuous film and give uniform coverage. Categories: Spray Marker Dye
FUNGUS CONTROL THIRAM Quick enquiry. Where to buy	Thiram Fungus Control: A broad spectrum, multi-site action FUNGICIDE for the control of many diseases on fruit, vegetables, ornamentals and turf. Has relatively short persistence so use at close intervals in a protectant programme. Chemical group: Disulphide. Active ingredient: Fungus Control Thiram contain 800 g/kg thiram in the form of a water dispersible granule. HSNO classes: Thiram 80 WDG - 6.1C, 6.3B, 6.4A, 6.5B, 6.9B, 9.1A, 9.3B. Approved Handler: These products must be under the control of an Approved Handler when used in a wide dispersive manner or used by a commercial contractor. Mode of action: A protectant fungicide which prevents disease establishment on treated plant surfaces. Good coverage essential for satisfactory results. RECOMMENDED USES: Berry fruit - bush and canefruit: Botrytis, canespot and septoria leaf spot; Bulbs, corms, tubers: Botrytis rot; Grapes: Black spot and botrytis; Pipfruit - apples and pears: Black spot; Rabbit and hare repellent: Pip and stonefruit; Cat and dog repellent: Fungus Control Thiram only; Roses: Black spot; Seedbeds: Damping off; Stonefruit: Brown rot, leaf curl, peach scab, rust; Strawberries: Botrytis and mycosphaerella leaf spot; Botrytis; Mycosphaerella leaf spot; Tomatoes: Botrytis and leaf mould; Turf: Brown patch, damping-off, rust and leaf spot. Categories: Fungicides
LAWNPRO HYDOCOTYLE CONTROL Quick enquiry. Where to buy	A broad spectrum systemic HERBICIDE especially formulated to control hydrocotyle in lawns. Chemical group: Substituted pyridine. Active ingredient: Contains 120 g/litre triclopyr in the form of an emulsifiable concentrate. Mode of action: Absorbed mainly through leaves and stems and translocated in the plant to interfere with cell division and elongation. RECOMMENDED USES: For effective control of hydrocotyle in lawns or turf. Also kills oxalis & broadleaf weeds but leaves lawn grasses unaffected. Categories: Grass Lawn Care, Lawn Insect Control, Grass Weeds
LAWNPRO LAWNGUARD Quick enquiry. Where to buy	A granular INSECTICIDE to control grass grub, porina caterpillar, slaters and wire worms. Chemical group: Pyrethroid and neonicotinoid. Active ingredient: Contains 2.0 g/kg Thiamethoxam and 0.4 g/kg Lambda-Cyhalothrin in the form of a granule. HSNO classes: 6.3B, 9.1A, 9.3C, 9.4B. Mode of action: Lamba-Cyhalothrin functions as a neurotoxin, affecting neuron membranes by prolonging sodium channel activation of susceptible pests. Thiamethoxam gets in the way of information transfer between nerve cells by interfering with nicotinic acetylcholine receptors in the central nervous system, and eventually paralyzes the muscles of the insects. RECOMMENDED USES: Carrots: Carrot rust fly; Established lawns: Grass grubs, porina caterpillar, slaters, wire worms, cluster fly larvae, ants, cockroaches, Grass grubs, Porina caterpillar, Slaters and wireworm, Ants, Cockroaches (as barrier); Cluster Fly Larvae. Pack sizes: 350 and 600 g, 3 kg. Categories: INSECTICIDES, Grass Lawn Care, Lawn Insect Control, Grass Weeds
LAWNPRO MOSSCLEAR Quick enquiry. Where to buy	A selective BIOCIDE effective on all species of moss, liverworts and algal slime. Use on lawns, paths and hard surfaces suitable for cotula greens, fine turf and amenity turf. Chemical groups: Chlorophenol. Active ingredient: Contains 300 g/litre dichlorophen as the sodium salt in the form of a soluble concentrate. Approved Handler: This product must be under the control of an Approved Handler during use. Mode of action: Contact action. RECOMMENDED USES: Best applied to short turf in slow drying conditions before moss becomes too established and dense. Apply to thoroughly wet the moss. Use higher rate in dense turf or where severe moss infestations are present. Pack sizes: 250 ml & 500 ml. Categories: Grass Lawn Care, Lawn Insect Control, Grass Weeds, Lawn Biocides
LAWNPRO PRICKLE CONTROL Quick enquiry. Where to buy	A broad spectrum systemic HERBICIDE especially formulated to control prickle weeds in lawns. Chemical group: Substituted pyridine. Active ingredient: Contains 120 g/litre triclopyr in the form of an emulsifiable concentrate. Mode of action: Absorbed mainly through leaves and stems and translocated in the plant to interfere with cell division and elongation. RECOMMENDED USES: For effective control of prickle weeds in lawns or turf. Also kills Onehunga & broadleaf weeds but leaves lawn grasses unaffected. Categories: Grass Lawn Care, Lawn Insect Control, Grass Weeds, Grass Prickle Control.
LAWNPRO TURFCLEAN - MECOPROP, MCPA & DICAMBA Quick enquiry. Where to buy	TRADE NAMES: HAT-TRICK, LAWNPRO TURFCLEAN, LEGEND, TRIMEC®. A combination of 3 HERBICIDES, providing knockdown and residual control of many broadleaf weeds. Legend and Trimec are for use in wheat, barley and oats. Turfclean is for use on established lawns. Chemical groups: Phenoxy and benzoic acid. Active ingredients: Hat-Trick, Legend and Trimec contain 600 g/litre mecoprop, 150 g/litre MCPA and 18.7 g/litre dicamba, in the form of a water soluble concentrate. LawnPro Turfclean contains 168.5 g/litre mecoprop, 42 g/litre MCPA and 21 g/litre dicamba. Approved Handler: These products must be under the care of an Approved Handler during use. Mode of action: Combines contact, translocated and short soil residual properties. The contact action is only slight with greatest effect derived from translocation. WEEDS CONTROLLED: Hat-Trick, Legend and Trimec. Seedling weeds effectively controlled with 3.0-3.5 litres/ha: Annual nettle, black nightshade, mouse-ear chickweed, catchfly, cornbind, docks, fathen, hedge mustard, willow weed, wild turnip, wireweed, mallow species, redroot, spurrey, shepherds purse, twincress, thistles - nodding, Scotch, sow, winged, Californian(regrowth from rootchips). Seedling weeds effectively controlled with 3.5-4.0 litres/ha: Cleavers, fumitory, stinking mayweed, chamomiles, scrambling speedwell, yarrow, water pepper. LawnPro Turfclean- Catsear, chickweeds, clovers, cut-leaf geranium, daisies, dandelion, hydrocotyle, Onehunga weed and other common broadleaf weeds. Cereals: barley, oats and wheat. Hat-Trick, Legend and Trimec only. Categories: Grass Lawn Care, Lawn Insect Control, grass control broadleaf weeds
NO ANTS GEL BAIT - Control Ants Quick enquiry. Where to buy	An INSECTICIDE to control ants and nests. Active ingredient: Contains 50 g/kg boric acid in the form of a bait. Mode of action: Boric acid acts as stomach poison. Available evidence suggests that boric acid may suppress absorption of nutrients. RECOMMENDED USES: Place many small amounts (1-2 pea size) where ants are seen or have been seen in the past. The bait can be placed on clean and rinsed jar lids, pieces of aluminium foil or similar. Protect the bait from direct sun, children and pets. Ants change their feeding habits from protein to sugars depending on the requirements of the colony at the time. Gel Bait contains high protein and the Liquid Bait higher sugars. If you find ants are not feeding on one, replace it with the other. Pack size: 60 and 250 gram tubes. Categories: INSECTICIDES, Control Ants
NO BED BUGS Quick enquiry. Where to buy	An INSECTICIDE for control of bed bugs by breaking the breeding cycle. Active ingredient: Contains 0.15 g/litre pyriproxyfen and 4 g/litre permethrin in the form of a ready to use liquid. Mode of action: Breaks breeding cycle, female bed bugs lay sterile eggs and prevents nymphs reaching maturity. One spray gives up to 4 months protection. RECOMMENDED USES: Spray all areas where signs of infestation have been found, and all possible bed bug hiding places. Vacate room and let spray dry. Control bed bugs. Pack sizes: 250 ml. (Ready to use) and 5 litre concentrate. Categories: INSECTICIDES, Control Bed Bugs
NO BUGS BORAFUME FUMIGATOR Quick enquiry. Where to buy	A synthetic pyrethroid INSECTICIDE/FUMIGANT incorporated in a vaporising substance which in turn is activated by adding water to a substance which releases heat when water is added. Controls a wide range of insects and has low oral and dermal activity. Chemical group: Synthetic pyrethroid. Active ingredient: Contains 72 g/kg cyphenothrin in a vapour releasing product. HSNO classes: 6.5A, 6.9B, 9.1A, 9.4A. Approved Handler: This product must be under the control of an Approved Handler during use. Maximum transport quantity: 50 kg. Mode of action: Acts primarily as a contact poison by interfering with the central and peripheral nervous system. Toxicity: Non toxic. Acute oral LD50 >10,000 mg/kg mouse. Acute dermal LD50 >5000 mg/kg mouse. RECOMMENDED USES: Insects controlled: Kills all species of control cockroaches, control bedbugs, fleas, mosquitoes and small flying and control crawling insects. Pack size: 20 g and 100 g fumigators. Categories: Pesticides NZ
NO BUGS SUPER Quick enquiry. Where to buy	An INSECTICIDE for long lasting control of common insect pests. Chemical group: Synthetic pyrethroid. Active ingredient: Contains 10 g/litre deltamethrin in the form of a suspension concentrate. HSNO classes: 6.3B, 6.5B, 6.9B, 9.1A. Mode of action: Kills insects by both contact action and as a stomach poison. RECOMMENDED USES: NO Bugs Super controls: Garden beetles, ants, red back spiders, Argentine ants, birds, maggots, sand-flies, blowflies, silverfish, midges, booklice, slaters, millipedes, mosquitoes, spider beetles, pantry moths, carpet beetles, wasps, case moth, weevils, white tail spiders, centipedes, clothes moths, cluster flies, common and fruit flies, gammarus. Pack size: 1 and 5 litre concentrates. Categories: INSECTICIDES, Pesticides NZ
NO RATS & MICE DUAL ACTION BAIT AND POWDER Quick enquiry. Where to buy	Granulated, finely ground cereal RODENTICIDE bait, which kills rats and mice. No Rats & Mice doubles as a food bait and has the additional clinging qualities of a Tracking Powder, which, especially in the case of mice causes speedier ingestion of poisons through constant grooming. Chemical group: Coumarin derivative. Active ingredient: Contains 0.5 g/kg coumatetralyl in the form of a bait. RECOMMENDED USES: Lay bait in close proximity to known areas of activity. Place bait onto inverted lids or pieces of cardboard so that activity and feeding signs can be observed. Continue to top up stations daily until control has been achieved. As rodents are very shy, they tend to eat in seclusion, we therefore recommend baits be placed in sheltered or covered areas wherever possible. Ideal locations include inside and behind kitchen. cupboards, below sinks or bottom drawers, inside roof hatches etc. Pack size: 200 and 375 g. Categories: Rodenticides
NO RATS & MICE ONE FEED Quick enquiry. Where to buy	A weatherproof RODENTICIDE bait for control of rats and mice. Ready to use block bait for use in damp or dry situations in and around industrial, commercial, public services, agricultural and domestic buildings. Chemical group: Hydroxycoumarin. Active ingredient: Contains 0.05 g/kg brodifacoum in the form of a bait. DIRECTIONS FOR USE: Industrial, commercial, public services, agricultural and domestic buildings: Rats and mice: Use 1-3 blocks/bait station. Set out baits in places frequented by mice and rats. Rats: 1-3 blocks at intervals of 5-9 metres in infested areas. Mice: Place single blocks at 2-3 metre intervals in infested areas. Do not exceed 3 metres between bait stations for mice and 9 metres for rats. Do not place bait in open areas. Note: One feed is sufficient to kill rats and mice. Most deaths occur 4-7 days after consumption. NZFSA Approved Type C (All animal product except dairy). Pack sizes: 160 g, 1 and 3 kg resealable pails. Categories: Rodenticides
NO RATS & MICE WEATHERPROOF BAIT BLOCKS Quick enquiry. Where to buy	Individual weatherproof RODENTICIDE bait blocks for the control of rats and mice in and around human and animal dwellings, factories, warehouses and other storage premises. Active ingredient: Contains 0.5 g/kg coumatetralyl in the form of a bait. Mode of action: Coumatetralyl, like other coumarin compounds has a cumulative action, i.e.. Small quantities must be consumed on several consecutive days until the specific symptoms of poisoning appear. Consequently it is the repeated intake of small dosages and not a single intake of a large quantity that causes eradication of the rodents. RECOMMENDED USES: Rats: identify the type infesting your premises, eg: Roof Rat - tail is longer than head and body; Norway Rat - tail is shorter than head and body. Mice: Generally do not move more than a couple of metres from their holes. It is advisable to establish where the mice holes are and then break the bait blocks into smaller pieces and place in close proximity to the holes. Note: After the rodent control operation, remove all untaken baits - BURN or BURY rodent bodies. Pack size: 480 g divided into 12 blocks. 160 g divided into 4 blocks, 2.5 kg divided into 62 blocks. Categories: Rodenticides
NO WASPS ELIMINATOR Quick enquiry. Where to buy	An INSECTICIDE for the quick and effective control of wasps and their nests. Chemical group: Pyrethroid. Active ingredient: Contains 24 g/kg permethrin and 955 g/kg diatomaceous earth the form of a dustable powder. HSNO classes: 6.9B, 9.1A, 9.3C, 9.4A Approved Handler: This product must be under the control of an Approved Handler when used by a commercial contractor. Mode of action: Functions as a neurotoxin, affecting neuron membranes by prolonging sodium channel activation of susceptible pests. RECOMMENDED USES: Wasps: 1. From a safe distance watch the wasps for a few minutes to identify nest entrance. 2. Give the pack a light shake then open the lid. 3. Apply 5-6 sharp puffs directly at the nest entrance and where the wasps land. 4. Check again several hours later. If there is still activity, or the powder has become damp, repeat the application. 5. To avoid being stung by wasps wear a beekeepers veil and gloves. 6. Apply in the evening when wasps are less active. 7. Treat all hanging or exposed nests with a swift and thorough dusting. 8. For wasp nests below concrete, paths, tree stumps etc. apply along all the edges. 9. The wasps will carry the powder into the nest and this eventually destroys the whole nest. Best applied in the morning and evening. Categories: Control Wasps
ORGANIC CATERPILLAR BIO-CONTROL BTK Quick enquiry. Where to buy	A BIOLOGICAL INSECTICIDE for the control of caterpillars on fruit, vegetables and ornamentals. Active ingredient: Contains 37000 International Units Bacillus thuringiensis sub-species kurstaki (Btk) /mg. Mode of action: When ingested by the larvae of insects (caterpillars) Btk is activated in the caterpillars alkaline gut where it produces a toxin that is lethal to the caterpillar. In the acid guts of other animals it is destroyed and is totally harmless. Btk is both safe, with no withholding period on crops, and highly effective. BioGro Certified Organic for use in organic gardening. Pack sizes: 4 x 2.5 g sachets. Categories: INSECTICIDES, BioGro Certified Organic Insect Control.
ORGANIC SUPER SPRAYING OIL CONCENTRATE Quick enquiry. Where to buy	A MINERAL SPRAYING OIL which controls San Jose scale, European red mite, aphids, thrips and citrus red mite on pipfruit and citrus. Chemical group: Mineral oil. Active ingredient: Contains 884 g/litre mineral oil in the form of an emulsifiable concentrate. Minimum unsulphonated residue content is 92%. Environment: Eco toxic to the aquatic environment, do not contaminate any water supply with product or empty container. Very toxic to terrestrial invertebrates. RECOMMENDED USES: Apples, pears, stonefruit, Citrus. Pack sizes: 250, 500 ml, 1 and 5 litres. Categories: ORGANIC SPRAYING OILS
ORGANIC SUPER SULPHUR Quick enquiry. Where to buy	A FUNGICIDE for the control of powdery mildew and rust diseases on pipfruit, stonefruit, grapes, tamarillos, vegetables and ornamentals. Apply as a protectant fungicide before infection occurs. Can be phytotoxic to some varieties of fruit crops. Active ingredient: Organic Super Sulphur is also BIOGRO CERTIFIED Input for Organics 4908 CO1, Restricted Status. AGPRO Sulphur 800 SC and Headland Sulphur contain 800 g/litre sulphur in the form of a suspension concentrate. Sulclean DF and Sulgran 80% WG are also BIOGRO CERTIFIED No.5436. HSNO classes: 6.4A, 9.1D. Mode of action: Acts as a protectant and must be applied before major disease infection occurs. Has multi-site activity on susceptible diseases. Good spray coverage is essential. RECOMMENDED USES: Apples: Powdery mildew; Grapes: Powdery mildew and Erineum mite; Ornamentals: Powdery mildew, rust; Peas: Powdery mildew; Roses: Powdery mildew; Stonefruit: Rust; Tamarillos: Powdery mildew; Vegetables: Powdery mildew. Categories: Fungicides
ORGANIC WEEDFREE RAPID Quick enquiry. Where to buy	A fast acting, non selective HERBICIDE for quick and effective control of a wide range of weeds, clovers and mosses. Active ingredient: Contains 220 g/litre pine oils and 560 g/litre fatty acids (plant derived) as an emulsifiable concentrate. HSNO classes: 6.3A, 8.3A, 9.1C. RECOMMENDED USES: Concentrate dilution rates: Mix 100 ml to 1.5 litres of clean water. For more mature, tough weeds mix 100 ml to 1.0 litre of clean water. Spray entire weed until just wet. Complete coverage is required for effective control. Application: Apply in Spring, Summer and Autumn, when growth is vigorous. Best results are achieved on warm dry days and on young weeds. For difficult weeds repeat at 3-5 day intervals for full control. BioGro Certified Organic for use in organic gardening. Categories: BioGro Certified Organic HERBICIDES
WEED WEAPON EXTRA STRENGTH Quick enquiry. Where to buy	A non-selective HERBICIDE for the control of most annual and perennial grass and broadleaf weeds in a wide range of situations. Intended for home garden and small scale commercial use, to be applied by hand-held or back-pack sprayer. Chemical group: N-(phosphonomethyl) glycine and (Saflufenacil) Pyrimidindione. Active ingredient: Contains 285.1 g/litre glyphosate and 5.6 g/litre saflufenacil in the form of a soluble concentrate. HSNO classes: 6.3b, 6.4A, 9.1B Approved Handler: This product must be under the personal control of an Approved Handler during use. Mode of action: Saflufenacil - PPO (protoporphyrinogen-IX-oxidase) inhibitor (HRAC Group E Herbicide). Taken up by roots, shoots and foliage of plants with translocation mostly in the xylem. The foliage of susceptible weeds shows signs of desiccation within a few hours. Selectivity is conferred by physical placement and more rapid metabolism of saflufenacil in tolerant crop species. Glyphosate - Taken in only through foliage and translocated to all parts of the plant including roots and rhizomes. Acts within the plant by inhibiting protein synthesis. Visible effects are a gradual wilting and yellowing of foliage. Brown-off may take 7-14 days or longer depending on growing conditions. RECOMMENDED USES: Weeds controlled: Rapid knockdown of grasses such as annual poa and ryegrass; and broadleaved weeds such asdandelion, docks, clover, mallows, plantains and tall willow herb. Will control fathen, black nightshade, broadleaf docks(seedling), willow weed and wireweed, and will suppress pink shamrock. General weed control in industrial and non-agricultural areas: e.g. wasteland, yards and fence lines. Pack size: 250 ml, 500 ml and 1 litre. Categories: HERBICIDES
WEED WEAPON INVADE GEL Quick enquiry. Where to buy	A non-selective HERBICIDE which controls hardy weeds with spot treatment and pasting of cut weeds and stumps. Chemical group: N-(phosphonomethyl) glycine. Active ingredient: Contains 100 g/litre glyphosate as the isopropylamine salt in the form of a ready to use gel. HSNO classes: 6.3A, 6.4B, 9.1B. RECOMMENDED USES: For trees, cut down below the lowest green growth and immediately paint the entire remaining cut surface with a thick layer of Invade Gel. For creeping and spreading weeds, cut the weed back leaving 20 leaves at the bottom close to the roots. Paint on both the upper and lower surfaces and the cut ends with a good coating of Invade Gel. Application: Ready to use, with integral brush to allow accurate application Categories: HERBICIDES
WEED WEAPON LONG TERM Quick enquiry. Where to buy	A non-selective HERBICIDE for the control of most annual and perennial grass and broadleaf weeds in a wide range of situations. Intended for home garden and small scale commercial use, to be applied by hand-held or back-pack sprayer. Chemical group: N-(phosphonomethyl) glycine, (Saflufenacil) Pyrimidindione and Triazine (Terbuthylazine). Active ingredient: Contains 300 g/litre terbuthylazine, 141 g/litre glyphosate and 1.43 g/litre saflufenacil in the form of a soluble concentrate. HSNO classes: 6.1E, 6.3A, 6.4A, 6.8B, 9.1A, 9.2A, 9.3C Approved Handler: This product must be under the personal control of an Approved Handler during use. Mode of action: Saflufenacil - PPO (protoporphyrinogen-IX-oxidase) inhibitor (HRAC Group E Herbicide). Taken up by roots, shoots and foliage of plants with translocation mostly in the xylem. The foliage of susceptible weeds shows signs of desiccation within a few hours. Selectivity is conferred by physical placement and more rapid metabolism of saflufenacil in tolerant crop species. Glyphosate - Taken in only through foliage and translocated to all parts of the plant including roots and rhizomes. Acts within the plant by inhibiting protein synthesis. Visible effects are a gradual wilting and yellowing of foliage. Brown-off may take 7-14 days or longer depending on growing conditions. Terbuthylazine - Absorbed through both roots and leaves for pre- and post-emergent treatment. Translocated upwards in the plant to inhibit photosynthesis at the growing point. Effects take about 3 weeks to appear. RECOMMENDED USES: Weeds controlled: Rapid knockdown of grasses such as annual poa and ryegrass; and broadleaved weeds such asdandelion, docks, clover, mallows, plantains and tall willow herb. Will control fathen, black nightshade, broadleaf docks(seedling), willow weed and wireweed, and will suppress pink shamrock. Terbuthylazine controls a wide range of annual and perennial grass and broadleaf weeds including barley grass, black nightshade, browntop, catsear, chickweed, clovers, cocksfoot, doves foot, fathen, Kentucky blue grass, lotus, Poa spp, redroot, ryegrass, seedling gorse, shepherds purse, storksbill, sweet vernal, thistles, willow weed and Yorkshire fog. General weed control in industrial and non-agricultural areas: e.g. wasteland, yards and fence lines. Pack size: 250 ml. Categories: HERBICIDES
Weed Weapon Preventer Quick enquiry. Where to buy	A selective pre-emergence HERBICIDE for broad spectrum annual weed control in container grown ornamentals, nurseries and home gardens. Chemical group: Oxadiazole and triazine. Active ingredients: Contains 20 g/kg Oxadiazon and 5 g/kg Simazine in the form of a granule. HSNO classes: 6.4A, 6.7B, 6.8B, 6.9B, 9.1A, 9.2A Approved Handler: This product must be under the personal control of an Approved Handler during use. Mode of action: Absorbed by emerging shoots of weeds and germinating seeds. RECOMMENDED USES: Weeds controlled: Grasses such as annual poa and ryegrass; and broadleaved weeds such asdandelion, docks, clover, mallows, plantains and tall willow herb, fathen, black nightshade, broadleaf docks(seedling), willow weed and wireweed, pink shamrock, scrambling speedwell, red dead nettle, sow thistle, spurrey, twin cress, wild turnip, cornbind, cut-leaved geranium. Liverworts and mosses will be suppressed. Ornamentals. Pack size: 200 g, 20 kg. Categories: HERBICIDES