PRODUCT GUIDE: Grosafe Pest Control

EnSpray 99 - The Contact Killer

EnSpray 99 is a certified organic spraying oil used to control pests & fungicides such as mealy bugs, scale, aphids, thrips, powdery mildew and more! It's known as the 'contact killer' as the product must make contact with the pests to be effective.

It works by inhibiting eggs, nymphs and adult insects and mites from breathing, resulting in suffocation. It begins to work on direct contact with pests/bugs, so a thorough application is highly recommended.

EnSpray 99 is an extremely pure spraying oil, with around 1% impurities. These impurities often cause damage to your plants leaves, which is why EnSpray 99 has been a favourite amongst experts & hobbyists for many years!

You can completely soak your plants with EnSpray 99 without any fear!

How & when to use EnSpray 99:

• Mix 5ml per cup of water (20ml per litre) and spray onto your plants with your Plant Mister!
• For extra protection, use a Microfibre Leaf Cleaning Glove and wipe off any visible bugs/pests! It also doubles as a leaf shine!
• It's recommended to use it once every 14 days from first application, until you notice that the pests have subsided. Once they've disappeared, you can switch to using GroVentive!

GroVentive - The Systemic Preventative

GroVentive is a two-way, systemic insecticide which can be used to control both sucking & chewing, hard to control pests such as aphids, mealy bugs, thrips, mites & more!

Being systemic, it means that once applied, it is absorbed by the plant and distributed throughout its tissue, reaching every part of the plant. Once a bug chews or sucks on the plant at any point, the bug will ingest it and die!

This means that the product doesn't have to make direct contact with every single bug to be effective! It will reach those hard to see/easy to miss pests that live between leaves and/or in the roots of your plants.

It works two ways; being absorbed through your plant's roots and travelling up to its leaves, and through its leaves and travelling down to its roots to kill those pesky bugs, both above and below the soil level!

How & when to use GroVentive:

Once you feel like you're on top of your pest problem, it's time to switch to GroVentive! You can also start off using GroVentive if you don't have a current infestation as a preventative measure.

• Mix 10ml per litre of water and spray onto your plants with your Plant Mister!
• It's recommended to use GroVentive once, wait two weeks, dose again and then maintain it with a dose once per month.

We always recommend EnSpray 99 and GroVentive are purchased together. Having both products on hand and ready to go is beneficial as you never know when a random pest infestation may pop up!

Purchase them together and save yourself some money with our Bye Bye Pests Combo!

EcoSpread - The Super Spreader

Grosafe EcoSpread is a 'Super Spreader', which has been designed to enhance the performance of fungicides, insecticides, herbicides, growth regulators and foliar fertilisers.

It is especially important that EcoSpread is used in the case of stubborn and hard to get rid of pests & diseases.

It's a spreader, penetrant & surfactant all in one! But what does that mean?

Spreader & Surfactant: It's an additive that creates a 'super spreading' action, helping the product it is mixed with to completely cover any surface it is applied onto. It helps to completely saturate (also known as wetting) the entire plant, increasing product efficacy and helping it to reach any tiny crevices that it may otherwise have missed.

Penetrant: This means that it helps the product to penetrate the plant faster, even on the thickest and waxiest of leaves. It helps them to increase the uptake of the products ingredients, even in the toughest of conditions, e.g. hot & dry.

EcoSpread also improves rain fastness! This means that rain can be tolerated one hour after application, without the need to re-apply!

How & when to use EcoSpread:

EcoSpread can/should be used with every application!

• Half fill your Plant Mister with water and begin agitating/stirring.
• Add your EnSpray 99 or GroVentive according to instructions whilst continuing to stir.
• After it has been thoroughly mixed, shake EcoSpread container and add 5ml into the mister. Then fill all the way up!
• Spray thoroughly all over your plant.

BioNeem - Broad Spectrum Insecticide

BioNeem is used to control biting, chewing and sucking pests, such as whitefly, aphids, mites, thrips, mealy bugs, leaf-mining flies and scale. Its also known as 'Natures Pest Control'. But why is that?

Derived from the Neem tree (Azadirachta indica), neem oil has been used for many years as a form of pest control and for good reason. It's a natural pest repellent that helps to stop pests from eating away at your plants and interrupts their breeding cycle.

How & when to use BioNeem:

• Mix 1ml per litre of water into your Plant Mister and spray onto your plants!
• Apply once you see the first sign of pests and repeat the application 10-14 days later if needed.
• As a general preventative, use every time you clean your plants leaves! This doubles as pest control and helping your plants to photosynthesise properly! Simply mix as above, spray onto a Microfibre Leaf Cleaning Glove and wipe away!

FreeFlo Copper - A Protectant Fungicide

FreeFlo Copper is a protectant fungicide for the control of a range of fungal and bacterial diseases on your plants.

Getting on top of any bacterial/fungal issues on your plants as fast as possible is important to help them recover faster, so it's always recommended to have it on hand.

The active ingredient is Copper Hydroxide 300g/kg. These crystals adhere to the leaf surface and act as ion reservoirs, continuously releasing Cu++ ions, forming a protective barrier that prevents infection.

How & when to use FreeFlo Copper:

FreeFlo Copper should be used at the first signs of infection!

• Mix the required amount of FreeFlo Copper (as described for the infection type on the back of the bottle) to water in your Plant Mister and spray onto your plants!
• One application should be sufficient, however if the issue persists, wait two weeks and then repeat application.

CONGRATULATIONS!

You now have all the knowledge and tools you need to get on top of any nasty pest infestation that comes your way with confidence!

Here at GrowingGreen, we are all about simplifying plant care, so hopefully you found this post easy to understand without too much fancy jargon or irrelevant information. If you're still in need of further clarification on any of the Grosafe range, send us an email or message on any of our social media platforms! We are always here to help.

- The GrowingGreen Team.x

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