Surefire Spectrum 200 SC Insecticide & Termiticide (Imidacloprid)

The mixing rate of Surefire Spectrum 200 SC Insecticide & Termiticide for use in ornamental plants is 25mL per 100L water, which converts back to 2mL/8L Water.

Surefire Spectrum 200 SC Insecticide is registered to control soft scale pests, which includes white wax scale on ornamental plants. The mixing rate is 2.5mL per 10L water plus a wetting agent. It is applied as a foliar spray to the whole plant, usually when the scale are first seen in the late spring. The best practice to control the scale is to apply three (3) sprays, two (2) weeks apart. White wax scale that have been on the plants for a longer period will be harder to control due to the build-up of natural coating around them. 

Surefire Spectrum 200 SC registered 'directions for use' does not specify an application on flowers. As Surefire Spectrum 200 SC Insecticide is used on many plants in Turf, Ornamentals, Shrubs and trees, and Crops and vegetables, it is unlikely to damage chrysanthemums. You may contact the manufacturer (PCT) for further clarification at 1800 630 877 or  [email protected].

Surefire Spectrum 200 SC Insecticide contains Imidacloprid, which is considered one of the safer active ingredients for use on plants. However, any pesticide applied above the recommended rates can cause phytotoxicity. This refers to any harm caused to plants by a chemical substance. This damage can affect various aspects of a plant's health, including growth, physiology (i.e., disruption of functions like photosynthesis, nutrient uptake, or water balance), metabolism, and interference with the plant's internal chemical processes.

Once Surefire Spectrum 200 SC Insecticide has been applied and irrigated with 12mm of water (commencing within one hour of application), the lawn can be mowed once it has dried.

Surefire Spectrum 200SC Insecticide 'directions for use' only advise compatibility with Antracol, Baycor, and Nitofol and not to mix concentrates but to add them to the spray tank separately.  Other formulations should be tested before mixing commercial quantities (e.g., jar test).  For further advice regarding the compatibility of other Surefire products with Spectrum, we recommend contacting PCT Holdings Pty Ltd P.  1800 630 877  E.  [email protected].

Surefire Spectrum 200 SC Insecticide is only registered as a spray application to control mealybugs. As to its effectiveness as a soil drench, we can not guarantee you will achieve the desired results. An 'off-label' trial will need to be undertaken to confirm.

Surefire Spectrum 200SC 'directions for use' recommends for woolly aphid control on apples a mixing rate of 12mL/1L water/tree. Always read the 'directions for use' carefully for critical comments regarding the application. The 'directions for use' are on the Spectrum product screen. Scroll down to the 'SDS & Technical' tab and select. A PDF will be available to either view, download or print.

As Surefire Spectrum 200 SC Insecticide is a systemic insecticide, a minimum rain-free window of 6 hours after the application of Surefire Spectrum 200 SC would ensure the best results.

Surefire Spectrum 200 SC Insecticide & Termiticide is registered to control Flatid (Jamelia australiae) in Pandanus trees. The spot spray rate is 875mL / 100L water, and the stem Injection rate: is 1.75L / 1L water. For detailed critical comments regarding the application, refer to the 'directions for use' label. The 'directions for use' are on the Surefire Spectrum 200 SC product screen by scrolling down to the 'SDS & Technical' tab, and selecting. A pdf file will become available to either download or print.

If Surefire Spectrum 200 SC Insecticide is used to target soft-scale insects on ornamental species (i.e., Lily Pillies), it should be applied as a foliar spray, not as a soil drench. Mix at 2.5mL per 10L water plus a wetting agent (ie Reactor 600 Wetter). Spray in late spring or when small scales are first seen.  Apply three sprays two weeks apart.

Surefire Spectrum 200 SC Insecticide is registered to control Soft Scales on various Ornamental Plants, including Olives.  A rate of 2.5mL per 10 Litres of water is recommended.

Surefire Spectrum 200 SC does not claim any control over leaf-blister sawfly larvae in eucalyptus trees.  The only product Specialist Sales stock with this claim is Silvashield Injectable Tree Insecticide.

Surefire Spectrum 200 SC Insecticide is not registered or recommended to control mite species on plants.  We suggest looking at specific miticides, such as Stealth Miticide and Insecticide (Abamectin) or Surefire Macromite Miticide (Bifenazate).

Spectrum 200SC Insecticide is a systemic insecticide that targets sucking insects. It is not registered or recommended to control any wasp species. To the best of our knowledge, Gore Wasp control is not explicitly listed on any insecticides registered in Australia. Still, you may like to consider other insecticides registered for use in citrus that targets other wasp species, such as Zeus Termiticide and Insecticide (Bifenthrin) or Bugmaster Flowable Insecticide (Carbaryl).  

Surefire Spectrum 200 SC is not registered for use on citrus or for the control of gore wasps. To our knowledge, we are unaware of any product registered to control gall wasps.

Although there are no restraints or precautions around pets being in areas sprayed with Surefire Spectrum 200 SC Insecticide, the best practice is to remove the animals from the site before spraying and not allow them back into the area until the spray has dried.

The APVMA registration for Surefire Spectrum 200 SC Insecticide does not list the control of Mole Crickets (Gryllotalpa spp).  Insecticides registered and recommended for Mole Crickets control in turf include Warden 100SC (Fripronil) Insecticide or Temprid 75 Residual Insecticide (Imidacloprid & Beta-cyfluthrin).

Surefire Spectrum 200SC is only registered to control green peach aphids on cucurbits, capsicum, eggplant, potato, stone fruit, and duboisia at a rate of 2.5mL/10L water (i.e. 1.25mL / 5L water).  Surefire Spectrum is registered for use on ornamentals such as Lilly Pilly for various pests, including aphids in general, at a rate of 2.5mL/10mL water.  Please read the 'directions for use' label carefully before application.  These can be found on the Surefire Spectrum 200 SC Insecticide product description by selecting the tab Technical & SDS.  This will provide you with a downloadable Label.  For general aphid control on ornamental plants, apply a thorough cover spray at the first sign of insect infestation.  Reapply as required if/when insects reappear.

Surefire Spectrum 200 SC Insecticide is not recommended to be used as a general-purpose outdoor insect spray around buildings.  For this purpose, we suggest insecticides such as Temprid 75 Residual Insecticide, Zeus Insecticide, Indoor and Outdoor Pest Insecticide, Cyzmic Insecticide, Suspend Flexx Insecticide, Insect and Spider Spray Insecticide, Insectigone Insecticide, Blitz Insecticide & Solfac Duo Residual Insecticide.

Surefire Spectrum 200 SC Insecticide & Termiticide can deter concealed entry by subterranean termites (except Mastotermes) for at least two years and Mastotermes for at least one year.

Surefire Spectrum 200 SC Insecticide is registered for use on many crops, plants and turf situations.  It is also registered for ornamental plants and should be acceptable for use on the species you have listed.

 Surefire Spectrum 200 SC Insecticide is not registered for or claims control of Calypso Beetle (Lilly Pilly Beetle), so management of this pest can't be guaranteed. As the Lilly Pilly Beetle is a chewing insect, the Surefire Spectrum 200 SC will likely be effective as it is a systemic insecticide. An 'off-label' trial will need to be undertaken to confirm.

Although the Surefire Spectrum 200SC Insecticide & Termiticide is made from Imidacloprid like Silvashield Injectable Tree Insecticide, it is formulated entirely differently.  The Spectrum 200SC is not registered or has claims to be administered for injecting trees.  As an end user, you may choose to try this application method 'off-label' at your own risk, but we are bound by the instructions provided on the product's label.

Surefire Spectrum 200 SC Insecticide & Termiticide has claims to control Fuller's Rose Weevil in ornamental plants, which includes roses.  Spectrum 200SC Insecticide is a Systemic insecticide that targets sucking insects. However, it only claims to control larvae in certain situations when used as a soil drench in areas where the larvae are present.  

Surefire Spectrum 200 SC Insecticide is recommended to be mixed and used immediately and not stored if possible.  Surefire Spectrum 200SC is an SC (aqueous suspension concentrate) formulation that relies on a clay carrier to distribute the active ingredient evenly in water.  Because clay is denser than water, these formulations settle out quickly after agitation stops. They can be brought back into suspension with vigorous agitation; however, you will likely have some settled clay carrier left in the container that may cause blockages to your spray equipment.

The efficacy of the stored solution can't be guaranteed and is unknown if stored for any period as it may be affected by alkaline hydrolysis (high pH), which tends to affect insecticides more than other pesticides. Keeping the mixed solution in an airtight container in a cool dark area will not guarantee better efficacy.

Surefire Spectrum 200SC Insecticide is not registered to control stem borers, but it is more effective in targeting sucking insects.  An 'off-label' trial could be untaken on the Murraya as a soil drench or foliar spray to see if it does help with the borers.   

Surefire Spectrum 200 SC Insecticide is only registered to control the first instar larvae of African black beetle, Argentinian scarab & Pruinose scarab in turf.  As Specialist Sales is legally bound by what is on the products label, we can't recommend this use or guarantee control of lawn grubs.  We have had customers use Spectrum 200SC 'off-label' for this purpose, and the feedback on the results was positive.

The amount of Imidacloprid present in an Armworm that the diluted Spectrum 200SC has controlled would be particularly low.  As Imidacloprid is considered not very toxic to birds, the chance of secondary poisoning to birds that eat these grubs would be very slim.

The insecticide oils such as White Oil Insecticide (Petroleum Oil) are suitable as a wetting agent with Surefire Spectrum 200SC.  If you only require a wetting agent or crop oil, then a non-ionic surfactant such as Reactor Wetter 600 Surfactant or Effectivoil Spray Adjuvant are suitable.  Specialist Sales full range of wetting agents, adjuvants, surfactants, and penetrants are available online (wetting agents).

Surefire Spectrum 200 SC Insecticide is compatible with wetting agents, mainly when targeting soft scale species, so the inclusion of an insecticidal oil should also be acceptable.  It is recommended to test the compatibility of the products before applying them to an entire mix to ensure there are no antagonism problems.  A 'jar test' is recommended for this purpose.

The application rate of Surefire Spectrum 200SC on Turf is 2.5L/400L Water (minimum) per Ha for boom applications, or 25mL per 4L(minimum) per 100m2 for hand sprayers.  Preferably spray on wet or dewy grass.  Irrigate with 12mm of water commencing within one hour of application.  Directions for use are available in the 'SDS & Technical Tab'.

Surefire Spectrum 200 SC Insecticide & Termiticide (Imidacloprid) controls various insects (including most of the ones you listed) in many situations but does not include use on citrus trees.  Withholding Periods may therefore be an issue.  We suggest you look at Bugmaster Flowable Insecticide (Carbaryl) as it is safe to use in orange and lemon trees and covers many insect pests.

Surefire Spectrum 200SC is not registered to control borers, so we can't guarantee if it will be effective in your Eucalypt trees.  Spectrum 200SC is a system insecticide, so you could try its use as a soil drench to see if it is efficacious.  You could also look at other systemic stem injection insecticides such as Silvashield Injectable Tree Insecticide.  Like Spectrum 200SC, Silvashield does not claim to control borers but may be worth looking at as an 'off-label' trial.

The directions for use for Surefire Spectrum 200SC are supplied with the goods and are also available in the 'SDS & Technical' tab on the Specialist Sales website.  When using a knapsack, the mixing rate is 25mL per 10-Litres water to be evenly applied over 100m².  Preferably spray on wet or dewy grass.  Irrigate with 12mm of water commencing within one hour of application.

Surefire Spectrum 200 SC Insecticide is recommended to be applied to turf when grub numbers appear, peak or when small larvae are found in the thatch or surface soil.  Surefire Spectrum does not claim to be effective as a pre-emergent spray to prevent lawn grubs.

Surefire Spectrum 200 SC Insecticide is registered to control Psyllid in ornamental plants (such as Lilly Pilly) and feedback on this product is very good.  Also popular are the Initiator Systemic Plant Insecticide and Fertiliser tablets which are also made from Imidacloprid.

Surefire Spectrum 200SC does not have any claims to control Citrus leafminer.  The Imidacloprid 350g/L registrations have this claim, but not the 200g/L.  Specialist Sales sell other insecticides that will control Citrus leafminer, including White Oil, Success Ultra & Cropro Pounce.

Surefire Spectrum 200 SC Insecticide does not have a best before or use-by date. However, you can't keep insecticides indefinitely, and they will break down and lose their effectiveness over time.  Surefire Spectrum is a suspension concentrate (SC) formulation type, meaning it has a solid active ingredient dispersed in water.  If the product is not agitated regularly, some active ingredients can settle out in the container.  On most occasions, the solution can be agitated (shaken or stirred) back into suspension without any effect on the product's efficacy.  It is also essential to store insecticides correctly in the original closed container in cool, well-ventilated areas.  Do not store for prolonged periods in direct sunlight.

Surefire Spectrum 200SC Insecticide does not have any claims to control wood-boring insects.  Imidacloprid is an excellent systemic insecticide and is used extensively on many trees/woody plants to control various insects on the foliage and others that remain close to the bark layer of the tree, so it would certainly be worth a try. However, as this is an off-label use, we can't guarantee results.

Surefire Spectrum 200SC Insecticide is only registered to be effective control of Elm Beetle in Elm Trees when used as a soil drench, not as a foliar spray.  See directions for use (table 2, page 7). This is likely due to the minimum volume of 50L spray mix required to be absorbed into the tree to be effective.

Surefire Spectrum 200SC is only registered for use via Stem Injection on Pandanus Trees to control Flatid, so we can't recommend you use it on a Morten Bay Fig to control Psyllid.  The Silvashield Injectable Tree Insecticide (also made from Imidacloprid @ 200g/L) is specially formulated and registered for use in Fig to control Fig Leafe Beetle at 3-5mL product/10cm diameter at breast height.  Drill holes are spaced at 30cm apart.

Surefire Spectrum 200SC is only registered to control aphids on roses. It is registered to control Greenhouse Thrips on ornamental plants and Melon Thrips on Eggplant so it might be worth a try in your situation. Spectrum 200SC can be used as a soil drench on roses to control aphids @ 3.5mL per 2L Water per rose plant. The mixture is poured evenly around the drip zone (ie soil below the leaf area). Use this rate for plants up to 1m high. For each additional metre of plant height, add 2mL extra Spectrum Insecticide to the 2L of water. To apply Spectrum 200SC as a spray to roses mix 2.5mL per 10L water and apply as a thorough cover spray at the first sign of insect infestation.

Spectrum 200SC Insecticide is not registered or recommended to control mites.  We would suggest looking at a specific Miticide such as Stealth Miticide which is registered to control Carmine Mite (Spider) in ornamental plants.   Stealth has many mites listed on the list of pests it controls, including Tea Red Spider Mite and Red Spider Mite.

Surefire Spectrum 200SC is registered for use on many plants, including Ornamental Plants.  It does not explicitly list Orchids & Ferns on the product label. However, we believe they would fall under Ornamental Plants in the products claims.  Surefire Spectrum does not list any restraints regarding certain plants that it is unsafe to apply on.  If unsure, a small application to trial the insecticide is recommended.

The Surefire Spectrum 200SC is only registered to control Silverleaf Whitefly on Cucumber & Sweet Potato.  As it is only registered to do Green Peach Aphid on Tomato's the manufacturer is unable to guarantee any control results nor recommend it for this purpose.  You may like to look at Pyrate Natural Insecticide, Ensign 100 Insect Growth Regulator, Zeus Insecticide, Impressor Imidacloprid 350 Soil Insecticide & Bifenthrin Ultra 300 EC Insecticide these have claims for whitefly control in Tomatoes.

The Surefire Spectrum 200SC is registered to control Bronze Organe Bug but only in ornamental plants.  If you have ornamental citrus then no problems, however, we can't recommend it is used on Citrus trees where the fruit is going to be used for consumption.  Surefire Spectrum 200SC is a systemic insecticide so there are withholding periods etc that come into play that are not listed on the products label.  The Bugmaster Flowable Insecticide (Carbaryl) is registered to control Bronze Orange Bug on Lemons & Orange Trees so it would be with a look.

Surefre Spectrum 200SC is registered as a termite treatment if nests are found in trees.  The nest in the tree must be located which is usually done by drilling holes and the full size of the nest must be identified, especially the highest point of the nest.  Apply a minimum of 20L of a mixture of Spectrum 200 & Water (50mL per 20L) into the nest through the drill holes.  The drill holes should be sealed after application.  The withholding period (WHP) for stone fruit stipulates: Do not harvest for 21 days after application.  The standard application of Spectrum 200SC on Peach Trees is to treat Green & Black Peach Aphids and is done via foliar spraying to the tree, however, this would not be an effective termite treatment.  You might choose to hold off any applications to the Peachtree while it is producing fruit that you plan on consuming.  Once it has stopped fruit production the application can take place.