Contendor Insecticide Imidacloprid is a ready-to-use trigger spray for the control of a range of sucking insect pests in the home garden.
Contendor provides systemic action, being absorbed through the foliage and moving throughout the plant to control insect pests. It can be used on ornamentals, roses and specified fruit and vegetable crops.
It is supplied as a low-toxicity, water-based formulation and requires no mixing before application.
Key Features
- Ready-to-use 1 litre trigger spray
- Contains 0.125 g/L Imidacloprid
- Systemic action absorbed through plant foliage
- Controls a range of sucking insect pests
- Suitable for home garden use
- Low-toxicity, water-based formulation
Plants & Pests Controlled
| Plants | Pests |
|---|---|
| Roses | Aphids |
| Shrubs, plants and ornamental trees, including non-bearing and ornamental citrus | Aphids, Azalea Lace Bug, Greenhouse Thrips, Hibiscus Flower Beetle, Mealy Bugs, Psyllids, Sap-Sucking Bugs including Bronze Orange Bug, and Soft Scales |
| Peach, plum, nectarine, apricot and other stone fruit; capsicum; zucchinis, melons and other cucurbits; eggplants; potatoes; tomatoes | Green Peach Aphid |
How to Use Contendor Insecticide
The product is ready to use. Shake well before use.
- Spray foliage thoroughly when insects are first seen or if insects reappear.
- Spray underneath leaves to reach pests that may be hiding out of sight.
- Do not spray if it is raining or about to rain.
- Do not spray when the soil is dry and plants are suffering from moisture stress.
- For best results, spray in the morning when there is little or no wind and little direct heat from the sun.
- Avoid spraying blooms or flowers in full sun, as slight petal marking may occur.
Specific Pest Application Directions
- Hibiscus Flower Beetle: Spray buds and flowers as needed.
- Longtailed Mealy Bugs: Apply 3 sprays, 2 weeks apart.
- Psyllids: Spray at the first sign and then again one week later.
- Soft Scales: Spray in late spring or when small scales are first seen. Apply 3 sprays, 2 weeks apart.
Withholding Periods
| Crop | Do Not Pick For |
|---|---|
| Stone Fruit | 21 days after spraying |
| Capsicum, Potatoes & Egg Plants | 7 days after spraying |
| Tomatoes | 3 days after spraying |
| Cucurbits | 1 day after spraying |
Active Ingredient
Active Constituent: 0.125 g/L Imidacloprid
Safety & Environmental Precautions
- Do not allow chemical containers or spray to enter drains, sewers, streams or ponds.
- Do not spray when bees are feeding on flowers or blossoms.
- Wash hands after use.
- Keep out of reach of children.
- Store in the closed original container in a cool, dry place.
- Do not store in direct sunlight.
First Aid: If poisoning occurs, contact a doctor or the Poisons Information Centre on 13 11 26.
Important: Not to be used for any purpose or in any manner contrary to the product label unless authorised.
Pack Size
1 Litre ready-to-use trigger spray.
Disclaimer: Always read and follow the instructions on the product packaging before use, and don't depend on information on this page that may have errors or be outdated.