Spray Pesticides for Kiwi Fruit & Grass Grub

Chemical Pesticides Approved For Kiwi Fruit

• It is crucial to read the label and determine if a product is approved for use on a particular crop when spraying chemical pesticides on edible crops. Kiwi fruits do not normally demand high amounts of pesticide. If the fruit is heavily infected, however, you can apply approved chemicals that include diazinon, chlorpyrifos, pirimiphos-methyl, iprodiome and phosmet. These pesticides should only be sprayed when absolutely necessary, as they may have serious health effects for humans who come in close and consistent contact with the chemicals, including through consumption.

Applying Kiwi Pesticides

• Kiwi fruit plants tend to be pest-free and only occasionally require fungicide or insecticide treatment. As with all edible crops, other forms of pest control are preferred. Organic insecticides such as neem oil or insecticidal soap are safe alternatives to insectides and can be sprayed on plants to kill multiple pests. If commercial chemical pesticides are applied, follow product label directions and make sure the pesticides are approved for use on kiwi.

Pesticides For Grass Grubs

• Spray insecticides registered for home use to control white grubs include chlorpyrifos, diazinon, imidacloprid, carbaryl and halofenozide. These treatments each have different application protocol. Always read and follow directions when using insecticides and ensure that a particular product is approved for your intended use.

Spraying Grub Pesticides

• Since grubs retreat into soil in cold or dry conditions, spray the lawn with water before applying pesticides and try to schedule application during warm weather. Water the lawn again heavily after application to move the pesticide deep into soil. Beware of thick thatch, which can prevent the pesticide from seeping into soil and killing grubs. Imidacloprid and halofenozide are to be applied before eggs are laid if they are to be effective against fall larvae. Apply halofenozide when insects are flying (June 21 to July 21). After spraying pesticides, avoid the area and keep children and pets away to prevent health harms.