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 BIOPEST Crop Booklets Now Available
Contact
SACOA for a copy of your BIOPEST Banana,
Citrus, Cotton or Olive Crop Booklet. These are targeted guides
to effective use of BIOPEST in
crop pest and disease management programs.
This page provides a comprehensive overview of
BIOPEST and its use.The menu below provides links to the main
sections of this page:
Product Overview
BIOPEST is a highly refined food-grade
iso-paraffinic oil formulation designed for use as a fungicide,
insecticide, to manage certain aphid-transmitted viruses and as
a premium carrier/adjuvant. With an unmatched level of purity BIOPEST represents
the most advanced attempt yet to provide growers with an IPM product
capable of controlling multiple, unrelated pests and fungal diseases
simultaneously.
An Essential Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
Solution
BIOPEST is an essential IPM solution that
offers the following features:
- Proven effectiveness in pest control.
- Simultaneous control of a number of pests
and diseases.
- No pest resistance.
- Ability to modify pest behaviour.
- Minimal impact on beneficial insects.
- Not persistent in the environment.
- Low toxicity to animals & grower.
- Safe to handle.
- Won't stimulate pest outbreaks.
BIOPEST's Role In
IPM Programs
BIOPEST is
a valuable tool in the practice of IPM & there
exists "significant new potential for using petroleum spray
oils in horticulture & broadacre agriculture" (Beattie
et al, 2000).
This potential is well recognised & research commitments are
being made on the strength of this potential by commercial groups
such as SACOA & leading research institutions such as the University
of Western Sydney (UWS).
BIOPEST, as an advanced biorational pesticide and adjuvant,
is a uniquely safe and effective IPM solution due to:
Uniquely Safe
- A 98%+ pure formulation.
- Produced from medicinal and food grade base
oil.
- Biodegradable.
- Safe to handle.
- No toxic potential.
- 24hour pre-harvest interval.
- Minimal impact on beneficial insects.
Uniquely Effective
- Unique formulation.
- High paraffinic content (75%).
- Proven control of a range of fungal diseases
and pests.
- Maximises plant coverage and rainfastness
- Shown to assist UV-sensitive chemistry.
- Stable emulsion.
- No pest resistance will develop.
- Ability to modify pest behaviour.
- Won't stimulate pest outbreaks.
- Proven performance in other commercial
crops such as citrus and cotton.
Using BIOPEST Effectively
In IPM Programs
In a nutshell this should
generally involve:
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A Proactive Approach: |
- Proactive
spraying is essential to IPM programs and
when using BIOPEST.
Set pest thresholds, monitor and spray
when necessary. This will avoid the expense
of having to manage high or extreme pest
levels.
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2.
Five Principles: |
- High
water volumes of between 8,000 - 15,000L/Ha
depending on tree size.
- Rates of between
0.5% - 1%.
- Ideally, multiple applications.
- Thorough
coverage of the plant.
- Constant agitation
in the tank.
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More information is available
on specific crop requirements in the crop
section of this site.
Product Registration
The following table outlines
the registered applications for BIOPEST.
Extensive work is being conducted extending these claims
with a focus on cotton and tree crop pests. Contact
SACOA for more info.
| Almonds |
Scale
Insects
Aphids
Mites
San Jose Scales |
| Citrus |
Citrus
Leafminer
Red & Black Scale
White Wax & Pink Wax Scale
Soft Brown Scale
Black Spot |
| Cotton |
Desiccation
aid and carrier |
| Grapes |
Grapevine
Scale
Mealybugs |
| Pome
Fruit, Stone Fruit |
San
Jose Scale
Oyster Shell Scale
Bryobia & European Mite Eggs
Two Spotted Mite Powdery Mildew |
| Plums,
Prunes |
Aphids
Scales
Mites |
| Bananas |
Cercospora Leaf Spot
Cercospora
Leaf Spot & Leaf Speckle
Cordana Leaf Spot
Scale Insects |
| Vegetables |
Aphids
Mites
Leafminers
Thrips
Whitefly |
| Tropical
Fruit |
Scale Insects |
| Roses & other
flowering plants |
Aphids
Spider Mite
Whitefly |
| Hardy
Plants |
Leaf Polish |
| Wetting
penetrating agent |
Weeds
as specified on
herbicide label |
Chemical Compatibilities
BIOPEST is
a versatile product. Further detail on chemical compatibilities
is available under specific crops. Always refer to specific product
labels prior to mixing to confirm compatibility.
Tank Mixing
It is important to ensure safety
and compatibility when mixing spray products. Click
here for more information and practical advice.
A Caution on Multiple Tank Mixes
Tank mixes involving multiple chemicals
should be avoided where possible due to the difficulty in calculating
their combined effect on pests, plant, soil and the environment.
Crop Safety
Refer to specific
crop sections for advice
on crop safety.
Spray Timing Guide
Guides to assist the timing of BIOPEST sprays
for the management of citrus and olive pests are available.
These charts
are in PDF format and you will require Acrobat Viewer to view
them. Click here for more information if required.
Timings Will Vary
These charts provide suggested
approaches to IPM program timings.
The timings of insect activity noted are a guide only, as activity can
vary with different seasons.
In general, activity commences earlier the further
north the planting. Hence regular monitoring of orchards is essential.
Understanding the Quality of New Technology Spray
Oils
The quality of a spray oil is critical and will define two things:
- How effective it will work in assisting in the control of pests
and diseases.
- How safe it will be to the plant and fruit.
There is a lot of difference between available
spray oils, with a number of factors influencing product quality.
These in turn influence spray efficacy and plant safety. Understanding
these details allows you to choose and use the right oil for your
situation.
Click
here to read more about how spray oils differ in quality
and how to choose the right one.
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BIOPEST's quality is perfectly
clear
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BIOPEST's Quality
BIOPEST is a revolution in spray oil quality. Produced
from a medicinal and food-grade iso-paraffinic oil BIOPEST's
clarity is a clear sign of its quality and purity. The next time you open
a drum of oil, check its clarity.
Is it 'water clear'?
The Trade-off Between Efficacy and Plant Safety
The general rule
with mineral spray oils has been that heavier oils provide greater
efficacy but carry an often unacceptable risk of plant damage,
reduced fruit size and fruit spotting. That is, until now.
BIOPEST is an optimal weight oil that
breaks this rule. How?
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| USR 98+% |
nC24 |
Biodegradable |
Impurities
cause damage the longer they stay on the plant surface. BIOPEST's
USR rating of over 98% means it can stay on the plant surface
and keep working without damaging the plant or restricting
growth.
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BIOPEST persists
on the leaf or fruit surface longer than lighter oils. This
means:
- More pests killed.
- Significantly greater effectiveness in modifying the behaviour
of pests.
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Improves the sticking
and spreading properties of the oil in a rapidly biodegradable
formula. |
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More
pest control per spray and for longer with less risk of plant,
fruit or yield damage. |
More information is available on spray oil quality
by clicking here.
How BIOPEST Works
Click
here to read more about how BIOPEST
works as an IPM pesticide.
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