Olive Scale Sprays.

We are now into the stage of the Olive season where Scale crawlers are active on trees.

Olive Scale and Sooty Mould.

We have Biopest (R) a light spray oil in stock. Application rates are 1-2L/100L. Minimum water volume 1000L/Ha. We also have the insectcide Admiral (R) in stock. Application rate is 50ml/100L. Minimum spray volume 1000L/ha.

Both products can be applied with copper fungicides to help with Black Sooty mould outbreaks.

For heavy infestations –

1^st spray, Admiral followed 10-14 days later by 2^nd spray Biopest Oil. (both with copper fungicide).

For lighter infestations –

1^st spray Biopest Oil followed 10-14 days later by a 2^nd application of Biopest Oil + Copper fungicide.

For more information contact;

Sam Freeman - Senior Agronomist

DJ's Grower Services and Supplies

McLaren Vale & Woodside

m: 0419 830 921

p:  08 8323 8339