HITMAN SOAP Insecticide
Product Description
Hitman soap insecticide contains potassium salts of fatty acids that are derived from natural oils. The natural oils used contain fatty acids that are known to be highly active against soft bodied insects and mites. Hitman soap insecticide has no withholding period and is approved by the Biological Farmers of Australia Co-operative use in organic situations.
Product Performance
Hitman is registered to assist in controlling the following pests;
Aphids
Thrips
Mealybug
Two Spotted Mite
Spider Mite
Whitefly
and can be used on a wide variety of outdoor crops, vegetables,
fruit trees, pot plants and ornamentals.
Plants may be sensitive to Hitman depending upon several factors
including; plant vigour, cultivar, growth stage and environmental
conditions; the number, frequency, volume and concentration of
sprays; other agricultural products used in the spray mix or in
prior applications.
If unsure of the compatibility or crop safety of Hitman, either by
itself or in a tank mix with other agricultural products, please mix
up a small amount and test by application to a small area before
making up spray tank quantities and using it on a full scale basis.
Product Usage
Always follow the directions for use on product labels
Enhanced pest control will be provided by Hitman when it is used
at the high end of the registered rate (3.0% v/v)
When used in Integrated Pest Management Programs it is
recommended to use Hitman at the lowest registered rate (1.5%
v/v) to minimize harm to beneficial organisms.
Hitman may not be suitable for use on delicate ferns, mosses,
flowers or plants that are under stress (hot >30°C, humid,
moisture deficient) or that have new foliage present.
Avoid applying Hitman with Sulfur products or on plants within
3 days of a sulfur application to minimize the potential for sulfur
burning.
Avoid the use of high volume sprays to minimize the potential for
the spray to collect at the base of fruit such as; grape, pear,
apple, orange, nectarine etc.
Hitman is suitable for application through most types of spray
equipment. Do not apply through any type of irrigation system.
Key Points
Hitman Spray Insecticide can be used as part of an Integrated
Pest Management program due to these attributes;
Approved for organic situations
Low toxicity to vertebrates
Surface Active – reduces potential for development of pest
resistance
Biodegradable
No withholding period
Manufactured according to a quality management system for
consistent and reliable performance.
Evaluation and Testing
Appearance Clear pale liquid
Colour 2 Gardner
Specific Gravity (20°C) 1.02 - 1.04