|
Learn more about our Bio-degradable & Eco-friendly product - SPARROW 888 PLUS. Our selection of frequently asked questions covers most common general queries on SPARROW 888 PLUS. If you have a question that has not been answered here, please feel free to contact us.
|
 |
|
01. What is SPARROW 888 PLUS?
A. SPARROW 888 PLUS is an Bio-degradable & Eco-friendly; Agricultural and Horticultural Spray for preventing Plant Sucking Pests, Fungus & Viral Diseases.
This special formulation represents the most advanced attempt to provide growers with a product capable of controlling multiple unrelated pests simultaneously.
|
|
|
02. What are the features of SPARROW 888 PLUS?
A. SPARROW 888 PLUS is
- Bio-degradable & Eco-friendly - It leaves no toxic residues on food products. It does not enter into the food chain. It is bio-degradable when sprayed as it gets broken down by light, air and micro-organism.
- Versatile - It is a single product used for preventing plant sucking pests, fungus & viral diseases.
- Economical - It is only a single product with fewer spraying cycles, which ensures maximum safety to the crop from varieties of pests.
- Highly effective - It controls pests by suffocation. No pest can develop resistance as it works at the physical level not at the bio-chemical level.
- Safe - It is completely safe to handle without any requirement for protective clothing. And it does not cause a toxic threat to humans or animals.
|
| Back to Top ^ |
|
03. How does SPARROW 888 PLUS work?
A. On the principle of suffocation. It works on the basis of physical contact. It controls sucking pests by disrupting cell walls of the organism. In addition, it disrupts feeding by insects such as flea beetles, whiteflies, and aphids.
|
|
|
04. How is SPARROW 888 PLUS safe to the environment? Where does
it goes?
A. The vast majority of a SPARROW 888 PLUS application is broken down by micro organism, light & air into carbon dioxide + water. Approximately 1% of the oil has potential to evaporate and some of the oil will bleed through the leaf cuticle.
|
|
|
05. Can we use SPARROW 888 PLUS as an IPDM (Integrated Pest & Disease Management) tool?
A. SPARROW 888 PLUS is valuable tool in IPDM (Integrated Pest & Disease Management) to control pests. Benefits of using the product include:
- Simultaneous control of number of pests and diseases.
- Sucking pest control, fungal disease control, virus disease control.
- Negligible impact on beneficial insects.
- Safe to handle & No toxic potential.
- No pest resistance.
- Bio-degradable.
|
| Back to Top ^ |
|
06. Can SPARROW 888 PLUS be used as a resistance management tool?
A. Absolutely. No pest can develop resistance as it works at the physical level and not at the biochemical thus SPARROW 888 PLUS can be used as a resistance management tool.
In fact we strongly urge growers to use the oil as a first treatment in a powdery mildew control program to eradicate resistant mildew strains before these strains are exposed to chemicals prone to resistance.
|
|
|
07. What is the effect of SPARROW 888 PLUS on beneficial insects?
A. Beneficial insect behaviors are not affected by SPARROW 888 PLUS applications. As a prime example, on cucurbit crops treated twice per week with oil high rates of parasitism of leaf miner larvae as well as development of all 4 stages of lady beetle and lacewing predators observed. We believe the reason beneficial insect feeding and egg laying behaviors are not affected by it, because these insects have evolved a totally different set of host detection mechanisms. In lieu of plant sensing sensillae, beneficial insects have evolved mandibles, ovipositors, claws and large eyes to detect and catch their prey.
Disruption of an insect behavior can be a powerful tool in the hands of a competent grower. By managing behavior (preventing eggs) early in the first population cycle there is a high likelihood that future generations will be significantly suppressed making it possible for beneficial insects to forage and develop at the same time oil is being applied. Though contact with sufficient oil can suffocate beneficial insects, we have not seen evidence that oil significantly impacts beneficial populations.
|
| Back to Top ^ |
|
08. Is SPARROW 888 PLUS an eradicant against powdery mildew diseases?
A. Based on University and independent research, it is the best eradicant available against grape and cherry powdery mildew diseases.
|
|
|
09. Can the type of Sprayer equipment used for oil application effect product performance?
A. Absolutely. SPARROW 888 PLUS works on the basis of physical contact with an insect pest, disease pathogen or host plant spray target. Thus, growers should choose spray equipment which maximizes spray coverage for the crop/canopy being sprayed. SPARROW 888 PLUS has been successfully applied using air assist, orchard or speed sprayers, hydraulic boom and electrostatic sprayers. DO NOT apply using low volume electrostatic or ULV equipment as these sprayers do not produce "wetting" sprays necessary to enhance performance of protectant chemicals.
|
|
|
10. How does the quality of Spray coverage determine the SPARROW 888 PLUS performance?
A. Because it kills pests on contact, thorough coverage of the plant (both upper and lower side of leaves) is necessary. Spray to the point of runoff.
If Spray Cover is 50% of Area than no more than 50% of pest control is achieved.
|
|
|
11. If an oil application is made at less than 32° C, and the temperature rises above 32°C that day, will there be an injury?
A. No, not under normal circumstances. The temperature at the time of application is the critical factor, thus spraying should be limited to cooler night time or day time periods. However, spraying stressed plants with oil (at any temperature) may result in phytotoxicity.
|
| Back to Top ^ |
|
|
12. What is the minimum spray temperature requirement?
A. Do not spray when the temperature is below 10°C. Do not spray when the leaves are wet. Do not spray when freezing temperatures are anticipated within 48 hours of an oil application.
|
|
|
13. What is the Spray concentration & frequency for SPARROW 888 PLUS application?
A. Concentration
between 0.3%-0.6%
(3 ml
to 6 ml in 1 liter of water). Higher the temperature, lower the concentration. Ideally, multiple application at general safe intervals of not less than ten days.
|
|
|
14. Will SPARROW 888 PLUS effect flavor, taste or quality?
A. No ! It is a specially formulated
spray which is colorless, tasteless and odorless. Extensive testing by Universities and independent researchers confirm that it has no effect on flavor, taste or quality.
|
|
|
15. If water enters the container during storage, can this affect the oil?
A. Yes. Water which enters the container has the potential to destroy the oil’s emulsifier causing the oil to turn a milky color. Grower should NEVER use the product if the oil has a milky color while still in the container.
|
|
|
16. When SPARROW 888 PLUS is added to water in the spray tank the mixture turns a milky color. Is that normal?
A. Yes, When SPARROW 888 PLUS is added to water in the spray tank the mixture should turn a milky color.
|
|
|
17. When SPARROW 888 PLUS is added to water in the spray tank the mixture turns a milky color. Is that normal?
A. SPARROW 888 PLUS is best to use before 3 years of manufacturing date. Always ensure to shake the container properly before use.
|
|
|
18. What are the recommended storage conditions?
A. Store the containers inside where water and direct sunlight can not enter the container. Stir the oil prior to use.
|
|
| Back to Top ^ |
|
