Eco-Naturalure Fruit Fly Bait Concentrate

Tips For Use

General Instructions:

• Eco-naturalure Fruit Fly Bait Concentrate is a protein and sugar based bait containing the active
  Ingredient spinosad.
• Once applied, fruit flies can detect the bait from several metres away.
• Eco-naturalure Fruit Fly Bait Concentrate can be diluted with water to produce either a concentrated or a dilute solution.
• Use the concentrated solution if application equipment will allow, as this will maximise bait longevity and improve rain fastness.
• If necessary, remove filters and strainers from spraying equipment to avoid blockages.
• Note: Baiting for fruit fly control should be supplemented with good orchard management
  practices such as removal of fallen and/or rotting fruit

How To Prepare:

• The bait solution should be applied using a hand sprayer with the nozzle set to produce large spray droplets.
• Once applied, fruit flies can detect the bait from several metres away.
• Avoid spraying sensitive fruit, mangoes and pears are particularly susceptible to burn.
• Non-foliar baiting can be used for sensitive crops or where there is insufficient foliage for foliar spray treatments.
• Do not mix more than is needed and do not hold over diluted spray from day to day.
• Rinse sprayer with water after use.
• For best results pick fruit as it ripens.
• Keep the area clean by removing any fallen or rotting fruit and disposing in garbage.

Mixing:

• Once mixed, constant agitation of the spray solution is recommended to ensure uniformity of the spray mixture.
• Allow the agitation system to operate for at least 5 minutes before applying.
• Once diluted, the solution should be used within 24 hours.

Concentrated Solution:

• Mix 1 part of eco-naturalure Fruit Fly Bait Concentrate with 1.5 parts of water.
• First add water (equivalent to one half of the eco-naturalure Fruit Fly BaH Concentrate to be mixed) to the spray tank and start the agitation system.
• Then add the full amount of eco-naturalure Fruit Fly Bait Concentrate followed by an equal amount of water.

Dilute Solution:

• Mix 1 part of Eco-naturalure Fruit Fly Bait Concentrate with 6.5 parts of water.
• First add water (equivalent to the volume of eco-naturalure Fruit Fly Bait Concentrate to be mixed) to the spray tank or premixing tank and start the agitation system.
• Then add the full amount of Eco-naturalure Fruit Fly Bait concentrate followed by the remaining amount of water.

Protection Of Non-Target Insects:

• Beneficial insects contribute to control of pest outbreaks.
• Applications of Eco-naturalure Fruit Fly Bait Concentrate are unlikely to affect lacewings (Chrysopa spp.), predatory bugs (Geocoris, Onus and Nabisspp.), spiders and most species of ladybird beetles (Coccinella, Diomus, and Harmonia spp.).
• However some species of beneficial insects may be sensitive to Eco-naturalure Fruit Fly Bait Concentrate and its use may temporarily reduce populations of parasitoid wasps (especially Trichogramma spp.), and some beetles and tachinid flies.
• This may lead to some disruption of IPM systems based on these species, but generally populations will recover.

Protection Of Livestock:

• Dangerous to bees.
• Avoid direct application or drift of the spray mix onto beehives.
• Do not spray on plants in flower if bees are active.
• Once the spray deposit has dried.
• Foraging bees will not be affected.

Storage:

• Keep out of reach of children
• Store in the closed, original container in a cool, dry place out of reach of children.
• Do not store in direct sunlight.

Safety Directions:

• Will irritate the eyes.
• Avoid contact with eyes.
• Wash hands after use.
• Eco-naturalure Fruit Fly Bait Concentrate contains proteins from a plant extract to which some people may be allergic. If you are concerned about a potential allergic response, it is advisable to wear gloves and/or some lace protection such as a dust mask when mixing or using the product.
• Take care to avoid contact of the product or spray solution with skin and eyes.

First Aid:

• If poisoning occurs contact a doctor or Poisons Information Centre. Phone Australia 131 126.
• For further information, refer to the Safety Data Sheet (SDS).