Description 

Protek AviGard Mercaptothion 500ml is a widely used insecticide in South Africa, effective against a broad spectrum of pests in both agricultural and domestic settings.

🧪 Product Overview

• Active Ingredient: Mercaptothion (500 g/L)

• Formulation: Emulsifiable concentrate

• Mode of Action: Contact and stomach poison

• Insecticide Group: IRAC Group 1B

🌿 Target Pests

AviGard effectively controls various pests, including:

• Fall armyworms

• Aphids

• Mealy bugs

• Scale insects

• Thrips

• CMR beetles

• Grasshoppers

• Crickets

• Lawn caterpillars

• Astylus

• Diamondback moths

• Ladybirds

• Fungus gnats

• Pumpkin flies

• Fruit flies

• Carpet beetles

• Flies

• Ants

• Cockroaches

• Fish moths

⚠️ Safety and Usage Guidelines

• Toxicity: Handle with care; poisonous by contact, swallowing, and inhalation.

• Precautions:

  • Avoid inhaling spray mist.

  • Wash with soap and water after skin contact.

  • Do not eat, drink, or smoke during application.

  • Avoid spray drift onto edible crops or fish ponds.

• Environmental Hazards: Toxic to bees, fish, and wildlife.

• Withholding Periods:

  • 10 days for bananas, guavas, peaches, plums, apricots.

  • 7 days for granadillas, avocado, pawpaw, citrus, beans, cruciferae, onions.

  • 1 day for cucurbits, mushrooms, tomatoes.

💡 Application Tips

• Mixing: Dilute according to label instructions based on the target pest and crop.

• Application Method: Apply as a coarse spray, ensuring thorough coverage of the affected areas.

• Frequency: Repeat applications as needed, observing recommended intervals.

• Storage: Store in a cool, dry place, away from food and feed.