Akarol 770 EC (paraffin oil) - insecticide and acaricide

Akarol 770 EC - insecticide and acaricide

What are the benefits of using the insecticide and acaricide Akarol?

• The product has high efficacy and quickly delivers the desired effect,
• It has targeted action - can be used in orchard crops (apple tree, plum tree) and in tree nurseries (yew, larch, spruce),
• The product is specially formulated for the control of spider mites, gall midges and spruce budworm,
• Available in a convenient concentrate form.

Akarol 770 EC is a plant protection product, specifically an insecticide (product against insects) and acaricide. It acts on the plant surface. It works contact-mechanically on pests. The product forms a tight film on the pest’s body surface, blocking respiration (gas exchange). It is used to control insects in apple tree, plum tree, spruce, larch and yew crops. It is available in concentrate form for preparing water emulsions (EC).

The product is intended for professional users. Approved for use with self-propelled or tractor-mounted orchard sprayers and handheld sprayers.

What is the content of the active substance in the Akarol preparation by Synthos Agro?

Active substance content:

• Paraffin oil – 770 g/l (89.6%).

Which insects does the insecticide Akarol 770 EC control?

• Fruit spider mite (overwintering stages – eggs),
• Plum gall midge,
• Pine spider mite (overwintering stages – eggs),
• Yew gall midge (overwintering stages – larvae),
• Spruce-larch budworm (overwintering stages – larvae).

In which crops can insects be controlled with the insecticide Akarol?

• Apple tree,
• Plum tree,
• Spruce,
• Yew,
• Larch.

What is the pre-harvest interval and pre-entry interval when using the insecticide and acaricide Akarol?

Pre-harvest interval, i.e. from the last application of the product to the day of crop harvest:

• Not applicable.

Pre-entry interval, i.e. from the application of the product to the day when people and animals may enter the treated area:

• Do not enter until the spray liquid on the plant surface is completely dry.

How to prepare the spray liquid from the insecticide Akarol 770 EC?

Before preparing the spray liquid, accurately determine the required amount. Pour the measured amount of product into the sprayer tank half-filled with water, with the agitator on, then fill with water to the required volume and mix thoroughly. For sprayers without an agitator, mix the liquid mechanically in the tank. Rinse empty containers three times with water and pour the rinsate into the sprayer tank with the spray liquid.

What are the recommendations for controlling insects with the spray liquid (insecticide) Akarol?

• Use the product at air temperatures above 0°C.
• Spray plants so that the spray liquid runs off trunks and branches.
• Prevent spray drift onto neighbouring crops.
• Use on spruce varieties with blue needle colour may cause loss or reduction of blue colour intensity (needles turn green).
• Do not eat, drink or smoke while using the product.
• Wear protective gloves and work clothing during preparation and application.
• Wash hands thoroughly after use.
• In case of skin contact, wash with plenty of water and soap.
• Do not contaminate water with the plant protection product or its packaging. Avoid contamination of water through drainage ditches from farms and roads. Do not wash equipment near surface waters.
• To protect aquatic organisms, establish a 25 m buffer zone from water bodies and watercourses.
• To protect plants and non-target arthropods, establish a 1 m buffer zone from non-agricultural land.
• Keep out of reach of children.
• Store the plant protection product:
  − in places or facilities with appropriate measures to prevent environmental contamination and access by unauthorised persons,
  − in original packaging, preventing contact with food, beverages or feed,
  − at temperatures between 0°C and 30°C.

Warning! Plant protection products must be used safely. Read the label and product information before each use.

The buyer declares that they meet the conditions specified in Article 25 paragraph 3 point 5 of the Act of 8 March 2013 on plant protection products and have training in the use of plant protection products for professional users. Read the label and product information before each use. Pay attention to detailed risk indications. Follow safety rules on the label. Plant protection products may only be purchased by adults who have completed training and hold the qualifications required for persons purchasing plant protection products (Article 28 of the Act on plant protection products of 8 March 2013 as amended). Plant protection products must be used so as not to pose a risk to human health, animals or the environment. The buyer of plant protection products must be sober. By purchasing you declare that you meet the above conditions.