Sharp Shooter's Natural Pyrethrum Concentrate kills and controls a wide range of insects to protect plants, flowers and vegetables. Active Ingredient: Pyrethrins 4g/L, Piperonyl Butoxide 16g/L Features: # Natural Insecticide. # Broad-spectrum kills and controls a wide range of pests. # Rapid action-quick knockdown. # Environmentally friendly, safe for people, pets and environment (S.G.A* approved) # One day withholding period on fruit & vegetables, no lasting residue. Pests Controlled: Aphids, Thrip, Whitefly, Ants, Earwigs, Leafhoppers, Cabbage Moth & Caterpillars. For Use On: Trees, Shrubs, Ornamentals, Flowers, Fruit, Vegetables, Indoor & Outdoor Plants. When to use: Pyrethrum can be used all year round, for best results use at or after sunset. Natural Pyrethrum oil is extracted from the Pyrethrum daisy and has been used as a natural insecticide since the early 1900s. It has been proven to be one of the most environmentally friendly, low-toxic insecticides, as there is virtually no residue. Sharp Shooter natural Pyrethrum Insect Spray is best applied at sunset to avoid contact with bees, as they have then gone back to their hives. Application at sunset is very effective as the product may break down in direct sunlight. Insects cannot build up immunity because of the complexity of their natural molecules. It is an effective contact insecticide with immediate knockdown and controls a wide range of insect pests, including caterpillars. It is very safe for humans to consume fruit and vegetables, as they only have a one-day withholding period before they can be consumed. Questions & Answers: Q. I was using Folimat for my orchids, but now that it has been discontinued, can you please suggest an alternative? A. From my research, Pyrethrum-based sprays seem to be popular with orchid growers. Another option is Malathion.
