Name: Preserve 120 SC Insecticide
Brand: PCT
SKU: PRESERVE-120
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Preserve 120 SC Insecticide is for the control of various insect pests in fruit, ornamentals, vegetables, and forestry situations.

Preserve 120 SC Insecticide is made from Spinosad which is an insecticide naturally derived from living organisms that provide excellent control of caterpillar and thrip pests.

Active Ingredient: Spinosad @ 120g/L

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Preserve 120 SC Insecticide

Active Ingredient: Spinosad @ 120g/L

Preserve 120 SC Insecticide is for the control of various insect pests in fruit, ornamentals, vegetables, and forestry situations. Preserve 120 SC Insecticide is made from Spinosad, an insecticide naturally derived from living organisms that provide excellent control of caterpillar and thrip pests.

Surefire Preserve 120 SC Insecticide is formulated as a suspension concentrate that is suitable for application in water by aircraft, ground rigs or knapsacks. It has a unique mode of action and controls insect pests that are resistant to conventional insecticides. The active constituent is derived from the fermentation of a naturally occurring micro-organism. It has low toxicity to mammals, birds, fish, crustaceans and many predatory insect species. The product may be used in integrated pest management (IPM) and conventional insect control programs. Surefire Preserve 120 SC Insecticide works by both contact and ingestion. Exposed insects stop feeding almost immediately but may take up to 3 days to die.

What pests does Preserve 120 SC Insecticide target;

Avocado Leafroller	Flower eating Caterpillar	Pyrgo Beetle – Paropsisterna Tigrina
Banana Rust Thrip	Helicoverpa Spp.	Redbanded Thrips
Cabbage Center Grub	Ivy Leafroller	Small Mango Tipborer
Cabbage Cluster Caterpillar	Large Mango Tipborer	Sorghum Head Caterpillar
Cabbage Moth	Light Brown Apple Moth	Southern Eucalyptus Leaf Beetle Larvae
Cabbage White Butterfly	Looper	Sugarcane Bud Moth
Caterpillar	Native Budworm Or Bollworm	Tasmanian Eucalyptus Leaf Beetle Larvae
Citrus Leafminer	Oriental Fruit Moth	Western Flower Thrip
Corn Earworm	Pear And Cherry Slug	Yellow Peach Moth
Cucumber Moth	Potato Moth

What crops can Preserve 120 SC Insecticide be used in;

Apple	Celery	Grapefruit	Okra	Silver Beet
Apple – Stark Crimson	Cherimoya	Guava	Orange	Spinach
Apricot	Cherry	Jackfruit	Ornamental	Squash
Avocado	Chinese Cabbage	Kale (Chou Moellier)	Parsley	Stalk Vegetables
Banana	Citrus	Kiwi Fruit	Parsnip	Stem Vegetables
Beetroot	Coffee	Leafy Vegetable	Passionfruit	Stone Fruit
Berry Fruit	Cranberry	Legume Vegetable	Pawpaw	Strawberry
Blackberry	Cucumber	Lemon	Peach	Sub-Tropical Fruit
Blueberry	Cucurbit	Lettuce	Pear	Swede
Boysenberry	Currant	Lime	Persimmon	Sweet Corn
Brassica – Asian	Custard Apple	Longan	Plum	Sweet Potato
Brassica Leafy Vegetables	Durian	Loquat	Pome Fruit	Tea Tree
Brassica Vegetables	Eggplant	Lychee	Potato	Tomato
Broccoli	Endive	Mandarin	Quince	Tropical Fruit
Brussels Sprouts	Eucalyptus Plantation	Mango	Radish	Tuber Vegetable
Cabbage	Feijoa	Mangosteen	Rambutan	Turnip
Capsicum	Fennel	Melon	Raspberry	Watercress Or Nasturtium
Carrot	Fruiting Vegetable	Mint	Root Vegetable	Zucchini
Cauliflower	Galangal	Nashi Pear	Rosemary
Celeriac	Gooseberry	Nectarine	Sage

A major advantage of Surefire Preserve 120 Insecticide when compared with many other insecticides is its relatively selective activity against target insects, such as Lepidoptera and Diptera species, coupled with generally lesser activity against many beneficial insect predators and other non-target species.

The active ingredient, Spinosad, is broken down readily by sunlight. When applied to leaves, some Spinosad will be absorbed. However, it does not readily spread from leaves to the rest of the plant. Surefire Preserve 120 Insecticide is rainfast only after complete drying on plant surfaces and it is suitable for both dilute and concentrate spraying.

Pack Sizes: 1-Litre & 5-Litre

Surefire Preserve 120 Insecticide Registrant: PCT Holdings Pty Ltd (APVMA #: 89916)

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Features & Benefits

Contains the active ingredient Spinosad.
Naturally derived from living organisms.
Excellent control of caterpillar & thrip pests.
Low toxicity to mammals, birds, fish, crustaceans and many predatory insect species.
Registered for use in more than 80 crops and situations.

Directions Of Use

General Directions For Use:
Bananas
Rate: 40mL/10L Water

Brassica Vegetables (i.e. Broccoli, Brussels sprouts, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Brassica leafy vegetables, Radishes, Swedes & Turnips)
Rate: 400mL-800mL/ha

Cucurbits (i.e. Cucumbers, Melons, Squash and Zucchini)
Rate: Rate: 400mL-800mL/ha

Fruiting Vegetables (i.e. Eggplant, Okra, Peppers (Sweet – Capsicums and Chillies), Sweet corn & Tomatoes
Rate: 400mL-800mL/ha or Dilute 40-80mL/100 L

Leafy Vegetables: (i.e. Lettuce, Endive, Silverbeet, Spinach and Brassica leafy vegetables)
Rate: 400mL-800mL/ha

Legume Vegetables: (i.e. Beans, Peas, Snow peas and Sugar Snap Peas)
Rate: 400mL-800mL/ha

Root & Tuber Vegetables: Ie (Beetroot, Carrots, Celeriac, Galangal, Parsnips, Potatoes, Radishes (including Daikon), Sweet potato, Swedes and Turnips)
Rate: 400mL-800mL/ha

Stalk & Stem Vegetables: (i.e. Celery)
Rate: 800mL/ha

Sweet Corn:
Rate: 400mL-800mL per Ha

Ornamentals:
Rate: 20mL-80mL Per 100L

Tree & Vine Crops:
Avocados:
Rate: 40mL/100L

Berryfruit: (i.e. Blackberries, Blueberries, Boysenberries, Cranberries, Currants, Gooseberries, Raspberries & Strawberries)
Rate: 40mL-80mL/100L

Citrus Fruits: (i.e. Grapefruit, Lemons, Limes, Mandarins and Oranges)
Rate: 20mL-80mL/100L

Coffee:
Rate: 40mL-80mL/100L

Grapes:
Rate: 10mL-40mL/100L

Kiwifruit:
Rate: 40mL/100L

Mango:
Rate: 10mL-40mL/100L

Pome Fruit: (i.e. Apples, Pears, Nashi, Loquats & Quince)
Rate: 40mL-80mL/100L

Stone Fruit: (i.e. Including Apricots, Cherries, Nectarines, Peaches & Plums)
Rate: 20mL-80mL/100L

Tropical & Subtropical Fruit Crops: (i.e. Avocado, Cherimoya, Custard apple, Durian, Feijoa, Guava, Jackfruit, Kiwifruit, Longan, Lychee, Mango, Mangosteen, Papaya, Passionfruit, Persimmon, Rambutan and Star apple)
Rate: Rate: 40mL-80mL/100L

Forestry: Eucalyptus Plantations:
Rate: 50mL-100mL/Ha

Forestry: Tea Tree:
Rate: 200mL-500mL/Ha

Rates are a general guide only. Before opening, carefully read Preserve 120 SC Insecticide directions for use, precautionary and protection statements, storage and disposal, safety directions and first aid instructions. The product is designed for the particular purpose indicated on the label. Failure to use the product strictly as directed may be illegal, dangerous and render the product ineffective.

Questions and answers from customers

Can I use Preserve 120 SC Insecticide on snails and slugs on ornamental plants? I don’t want to use slugs pellets as it’s too easy for the dog to chew on and I believe a spray is a lot safer than snail pellets. If Preserve 120 SC Insecticide works via bacteria that upset and stop eating Cherry slugs and thrips, how important is good coverage on fruit trees?

Q Can I use Preserve 120 SC Insecticide on snails and slugs on ornamental plants? I don’t want to u...... Read more
Asked by edwinharrisfaull on August 19, 2023 8:02 pm

Answered by the admin
The only slugs listed in the controlled pests on the Preserve 120 SC Insecticide 'directions for use' label are Pear and Cherry Slug on Pome Fruit, Stone Fruit, and ornamentals. Snails are not listed as a controlled species. Thorough coverage of the crop is essential. Ensure this by increasing water volume with the plant growth stage. Always read the 'directions for use' label carefully. This can be found on the Preserve 120SC Insecticide product screen. Scroll down to the heading 'SDS & Technical' and select a pdf file that will become available to download or print.

Hi. is this product Organically Certified? if so who is the certifier and what is the certification number. Can I use it in Certified organic production??

Q Hi. is this product Organically Certified? if so who is the certifier and what is the certificati...... Read more
Asked by Lex on May 26, 2022 4:04 pm

Answered by the admin
Preserve 120 SC Insecticide is not registered as an Australian Certified Organic input. We would not recommend using Preserve 120SC, where Certified Organic Inputs are required.

Please advise if Preserve 120SC Insecticide has any effect on both honey bees and native bees?

Q Please advise if Preserve 120SC Insecticide has any effect on both honey bees and native bees?... Read more
Asked by Brice Kaddatz on April 26, 2022 10:16 am

Answered by the admin
Preserve 120 SC Insecticide is toxic to all bees. Avoid direct application or drift of the spray mix onto beehives. Once the spray deposit has dried, foraging bees will not be affected.

Disclaimer: This information and product advice is not intended to be advice or recommendations for any specific use or circumstance. You should seek specialist advice before using any product. Always follow the manufacturer’s guidelines. Specialist Sales liability is limited.

Host & Pest

Host	Pest
Host & Pest
Apple, Loquat, Nashi Pear, Pear, Pome Fruit & Quince	Helicoverpa Spp., Light Brown Apple Moth, Looper, Pear And Cherry Slug, Western Flower Thrip
Apple - Stark Crimson, Avocado, Cherimoya, Custard Apple, Durian, Feijoa, Guava, Jackfruit, Kiwi Fruit, Longan, Lychee, Mangosteen, Passionfruit, Pawpaw, Persimmon, Rambutan, Sub-Tropical Fruit & Tropical Fruit.	Avocado Leafroller, Flowereating Caterpillar, Ivy Leafroller, Light Brown Apple Moth, Looper, Redbanded Thrips, Sorghum Head Caterpillar, Yellow Peach Moth
Apricot, Cherry, Nectarine, Peach, Plum & Stone Fruit	Light Brown Apple Moth, Oriental Fruit Moth, Pear And Cherry Slug, Western Flower Thrip
Banana	Banana Rust Thrip, Sugarcane Bud Moth
Beetroot, Carrot, Celeriac, Galangal, Parsnip, Potato, Radish, Swede, Sweet Potato & Turnip.	Cabbage Center Grub, Cabbage Cluster Caterpillar, Cabbage Moth, Cabbage White Butterfly, Helicoverpa Spp., Light Brown Apple Moth, Looper, Potato Moth, Western Flower Thrip
Berry Fruit, Blackberry, Blueberry, Boysenberry, Cranberry, Currant, Gooseberry, Raspberry & Strawberry	Helicoverpa Spp., Light Brown Apple Moth, Looper, Western Flower Thrip
Brassica - Asian, Brassica Leafy Vegetables - See Label, Brassica Vegetables, Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Chinese Cabbage & Kale (Chou Moellier)	Cabbage Center Grub, Cabbage Cluster Caterpillar, Cabbage Moth, Cabbage White Butterfly, Helicoverpa Spp., Looper, Western Flower Thrip
Capsicum Or Pepper, Eggplant, Fruiting Vegetable, Okra, Sweet Corn & Tomato	Helicoverpa Spp., Potato Moth, Western Flower Thrip
Celery, Stem & Stalk Vegetable	Helicoverpa Spp.
Citrus, Grapefruit, Lemon, Lime, Mandarin & Orange	Citrus Leafminer, Corn Earworm, Helicoverpa Spp., Light Brown Apple Moth, Native Budworm Or Bollworm
Coffee	Avocado Leafroller
Cucumber, Cucurbit, Melon, Squash & Zucchini	Cucumber Moth, Helicoverpa Spp., Western Flower Thrip
Endive, Leafy Vegetable, Legume Vegetable (Succulent Seed & Immature), Lettuce, Silver Beet & Spinach	Helicoverpa Spp., Looper, Western Flower Thrip
Eucalyptus Plantation	Southern Eucalyptus Leaf Beetle - Larvae, Tasmanian Eucalyptus Leaf Beetle Larvae
Fennel, Mint, Parsley, Rosemary, Sage & Watercress Or Nasturtium	Cabbage Moth, Helicoverpa Spp., Light Brown Apple Moth, Looper
Mango	Avocado Leafroller, Flowereating Caterpillar, Ivy Leafroller, Large Mango Tipborer, Light Brown Apple Moth, Looper, Redbanded Thrips, Small Mango Tipborer, Sorghum Head Caterpillar, Yellow Peach Moth
Ornamental	Caterpillar, Pear And Cherry Slug, Western Flower Thrip
Root Vegetable	Light Brown Apple Moth, Looper, Potato Moth
Tea Tree	Pyrgo Beetle - Paropsisterna Tigrina
Tuber Vegetable	Helicoverpa Spp., Light Brown Apple Moth, Looper, Potato Moth

Tips For Use

Restraints:

Do not make more than 4 applications to any crop in any one season, except where otherwise indicated in the Critical Comments (also see the resistance statement).

Mixing:

Agitate or shake the container immediately prior to use. Half fill the spray tank with water, add the appropriate amount of accurately measured Surefire Preserve 120 SC Insecticide, then complete filling the tank.
Ensure thorough agitation by mechanical or hydraulic action at all times during mixing and application.
Use only clean water within the range pH 5-9 to dilute Surefire Preserve 120 SC Insecticide.
Whenever possible the spray mix should be used immediately after it is prepared. However, if weather conditions or mechanical breakdown prevent immediate use, the spray mix may be stored for up to 72 hours without loss of activity.

Application:

Thorough coverage of the crop is essential. Ensure this by increasing water volume with plant growth stage.
Do not apply when conditions are unsuitable for water-based spray applications.
Avoid high temperature, strong winds, inversion conditions, imminent rain or any conditions that may reduce the quality of spray coverage or result in drift from the target area.
Techniques to minimise drift should be employed at all times when aerially applying sprays to, or near, sensitive areas.
For optimum results follow the application specifications listed below:
Ground Spraying: Apply in a minimum of 250 L/ha of water. Increase spray volumes as the crop grows.
Aerial Spraying: Apply in a minimum of 30 L/ha of water.

Rainfastness:

Rain can wash Surefire Preserve 120 SC Insecticide from treated plant surfaces and result in reduced efficacy.
Avoid making spray applications if rain is expected before the spray can dry completely.

Precautions:

Re-entry Period: Do not enter treated areas until the spray is dry.

Storage:

Store in the closed, original container in a cool well-ventilated area.
Do not store for prolonged periods in direct sunlight.

Safety Directions:

May irritate the eyes.
Avoid contact with eyes.
When opening the container, preparing spray and using the prepared spray, wear cotton overalls buttoned to the neck and wrist (or equivalent clothing) and elbow-length chemical resistant gloves.
Wash hands after use.
After each day’s use, wash gloves and contaminated clothing.

First Aid:

First aid is not generally required. If in doubt contact a doctor or Poisons Information Centre. Phone Australia 131 126.
For further information, refer to the Safety Data Sheet (SDS).

This information and product advice is not intended to be advice or recommendations for any specific use or circumstance. You should seek specialist advice before using any product. Always follow the manufacturer’s guidelines. Specialist Sales liability is limited.

Withholding Period

Withholding Period Details: (WHP)

Harvesting Withholding Periods (WHP)

Citrus fruits, Sweet Corn, Tropical Fruit and Subtropical fruit crops (except Kiwifruit): Not required when used as directed.
Berries (except grapes), Celery and Tomatoes: Do not harvest for 1 day after application.
Brassicas, Cucurbits (cucumbers, melons, squash and zucchini), Green Beans and Peas (Green, Snow and Sugar snap), Leafy Vegetables (Lettuce and Spinach), Eggplant, Peppers (Capsicums and Chillies), Pome Fruit, Root and Tuber Vegetables (Beetroot, Carrots, Parsnips, Potatoes, Radishes, Swedes And Turnips) and Stone Fruit (except Peaches): Do not harvest for 3 days after application.
Coffee, Kiwi Fruit, Peaches: Do not harvest for 7 days after application.
Grapes: Do not harvest for 14 days after application.
Grapes for export wine: Refer to AWRID Wine Grid.

Grazing Withholding Period (WHP)

All Crops, Orchards, Plantations And Vineyards: Do not allow livestock to graze crop stubble, or in orchards, plantations or vineyards for 14 days after application of Surefire Preserve 120 SC Insecticide.

Trade Advice:

Some crops for export to particular destinations outside of Australia may require a longer interval before harvest to comply with the residue standards of importing countries, please check with your exporter.

Stock food Withholding Period (WHP)

When Surefire Preserve 120 SC Insecticide is used as directed and the above WHPs are observed, harvested crop commodities or their waste material, including processed waste (e.g. cannery waste), can be fed to livestock.
Animals fed these treated commodities are considered acceptable to slaughter for export, provided that no single crop waste makes up more than 40% of the animals’ diet for periods exceeding 7 days.
If animals are fed exclusively on single crop commodities or waste there could be a risk of animal residues exceeding export requirements. In this situation, it is advisable to transfer stock to untreated feed for at least 14 days before sending to slaughter.
Please note that export requirements are subject to change. Consult your exporter for updated information about specific export market requirements for chemical residues before feeding treated crops to livestock.

SDS & Technical

Specialist Sales Preserve 120 SC Insecticide Label APVMA	Download Pdf
Specialist Sales Preserve 120 SC Insecticide SDS	Download Pdf

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