D-C-Tron® Plus is a highly
refined, emulsified mineral spray oil from Caltex Australia - the world’s
leading manufacturer and researcher of petroleum based agricultural spray
oils. Unrivalled in Australia, D-C-Tron® Plus provides superior insecticidal
performance in citrus, apples and many other horticultural crops through
its optimal blend of:
- Patented UV absorbers
- Two insecticidal oil types
- Superior emulsifiers
D-C-Tron® Plus protects a wide range of crops against a wider range
of pests and diseases D-C-Tron® Plus will control a wide range of
pests and diseases (alone or in combination with selected pesticides)
including:
- Bryobia Mite Eggs
- European Red Mite
- Two Spotted Mite
- Grapevine Scale
- Citrus Leafminer
- Oyster Shell Scale
- Pink Wax Scale
- Red Scale
- San Jose Scale
- Soft Brown Scale
- White Wax Scale
- Silverleaf Whitefly*
- Thrips**
- Mealy Bugs**
- Aphids**
D-C-Tron® Plus can be sprayed on many plant types including:
- Citrus Grapes
- Pome fruit
- Stone fruit
- Avocadoes
- Kiwi Fruit
- Mangoes
- Herbs**
- Tomatoes*
- Capsicum*
- Eggplant*
- Okra*
- Cucurbits*
- Bananas
- Custard apples
*Use under NRA Permit - QLD only (Permit
No. PER3147)
**Use under NRA Permit - all states except
Vic. (Permit No. PER3873)
D-C-Tron® Plus - not just great protection
- Cost-effective control of pests
A wide range of pests can be inexpensively
controlled with D-C-Tron® Plus.
- No known resistance Since D-C-Tron®
Plus controls pests through physical means, either by suffocation or
behavioural change, there is virtually no risk of resistance development.
- Low phytotoxic risk When D-C-Tron®
Plus is used in accordance with the directions, its patented UV absorbers
minimise the risk of phytotoxocity.
- Soft on beneficials D-C-Tron®
Plus doesn’t leave any toxic residues so it allows beneficial
populations to recover quickly and flourish thereafter.
- Low health risk D-C-Tron®
Plus demonstrates negligible toxicity to mammals and other vertebrates,
providing a safe alternative to synthetic chemical pesticides.
- Low environmental impact The inherently
biodegradable formulation ensures that at the low use concentrations
recommended, D-C-Tron® Plus will not bioaccumulate.
- Reduction in application cost
D-C-Tron® Plus can simultaneously control many pests, reducing the
need for other insecticide applications. Petroleum Spray Oil
Storage and disposal
- Store D-C-Tron® Plus in its
original container
in a cool, well-ventilated shed
- Ensure container is tightly sealed
- do not leave
exposed to air or sunlight
- Thoroughly rinse containers before
disposal
- Empty containers should not be
burnt
If swallowed, seek medical attention immediately
Using D-C-Tron® Plus
Mixing
- 1/2 fill tank with water
- Add required amount of D-C-Tron®
Plus (as per label)
- If used with another pesticide,
add pesticide to water first and mix, then add D-C-Tron® Plus
- Continual agitation is required
during spraying Application
- Apply spray mix to fruit, leaves,
twigs and branches
- Apply to run-off point
- Ensure surfaces (and pests) are
thoroughly covered
- For pest eradication, apply spray
at most vulnerable life stage of pest (usually crawler or larval stage)
- To prevent egg lays, apply regularly
to flush or new growth
Precautions
- Do not spray if hot weather (>35°C)
is imminent or has occurred in the previous 4 days
- Do not spray in windy conditions
- Do not spray when soil is dry or
when the trees are suffering from moisture stress
- Do not spray more than the equivalent
of six applications of 500ml of oil per 100 litres of water per year
- Minimise complex tank mixtures
- Do not apply for at least one month
after spraying with sulphur or lime sulphur
For more information see your reputable Caltex Australia Agricultural
Reseller
Note: Caltex accepts no responsibility arising from the
use of D-C-Tron® Plus other than in accordance with label recommendations.
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