Bees Bayer Systemic Pesticide

[Ray]

Originally Posted by Pilot

Will it kill the common red mite?

SucraShield works by breaking down the protective coatings on the eggs, larvae, pupae, and adults, so that they can then desiccate and die. It is effective on a very wide range of mites and insects, so it is unlikely that it has been evaluated on every species, but as that is such a common pest, I would imagine that it would be well known if it was not effective.

Another positive in my mind is that it is quite safe to use. It is considered to be an eye irritant (so is ivory soap), but I have no hesitation to hold the plant in my bare hand while I spray, so I can tilt it to get to every surface. It's an OMRI-listed product, and has a zero pre-harvest interval when used on food crops - treat, harvest, wash and eat all in the same day.


Ray Barkalow
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