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Label instructions recommend a rate of 25Lbs of Surround per acre per application. Whether you mix this in 50 gallons of water or a 100 gallons of water is determined by sprayer type and the size of the trees on your acre. Coverage needs to be applied to the point of runoff and allowed to dry. A sticker-spreader isn't necessary, and in fact, experiments with vegetable oils to improve kaolin's holding power have decreased efficacy. The coverage provided by a hand-held wand spray rig is often superior to an air-blast sprayer simply because you take more time per tree to achieve a full coat.
Last Updated: Thursday, 17 May 2012 14:49
Surround WP Crop Protectant (25 Lb)
OMRI LISTED: Protectant against insects, disease & sunburn. Derived from Kaolin clay, a natural mineral it forms a barrier that acts to control insect pests and disease while protecting against sunburn and heat stress.
$37.99
Surround WP Crop Protectant (25 Lb)
- Professional Strength
- 25lb Bag
- Proven Effective on over 100 types of Eating Insects
- It can be applied up to day of harvest
- Easily rubbed off when the fruit or produce is ready to eat
- Surround can help control pests
Surround W. P. is made from 95% kaolin clay, a naturally occurring mineral. When applied to fruit trees, crops, and other plants, it forms a white film. Surround suppresses a wide range of pests, especially those which damage fruit crops including pears, apples, grapes, berries, and some vegetables. The manufacturers use a super-magnetic centrifuge in Georgia to refine the impurities out of raw kaolin and then filter the clay particles to a critical 1.4 microns in size.
Surround WP acts as a protectant against insects, disease & sunburn. Derived from Kaolin clay, a natural mineral, Surround forms a barrier film that acts as a broad spectrum crop protectant. It works to control insect pests and disease while protecting against sunburn and heat stress. The kaolin clay coats the plants with a white powder film that acts in several ways to deter pests. It creates a hostile environment for insects and mites, the particles adhere to the insects acting as a strong irritant and the film creates a physical barrier to insects like psylla.
The material is porous, which allows the important processes of gas exchange to occur. In addition, Surround helps prevent sunburn damage and can enhance fruit coloring. Surround is applied as a water-based slurry and needs to be applied before pests arrive. Must be mixed well before application. Sprayer with continuous agitation is recommended. Fruit needs to be washed prior to sale. Use 50 lb/acre or 1/2 lb/gallon water. Reapplication is required every 7-21 days. Use on trees such as apples, pears, peaches, citrus, berries and some field crops. May be used for Japanese beetles, leaf rollers, mites, thrips, codling moth, psylla, flea beetles, leaf hoppers, etc.
The material is porous, which allows the important processes of gas exchange to occur. In addition, Surround helps prevent sunburn damage and can enhance fruit coloring. Surround is applied as a water-based slurry and needs to be applied before pests arrive. Must be mixed well before application. Sprayer with continuous agitation is recommended. Fruit needs to be washed prior to sale. Use 50 lb/acre or 1/2 lb/gallon water. Reapplication is required every 7-21 days. Use on trees such as apples, pears, peaches, citrus, berries and some field crops. May be used for Japanese beetles, leaf rollers, mites, thrips, codling moth, psylla, flea beetles, leaf hoppers, etc.
Directions:
Surround proves best effectiveness once 3 uniform applications have been made. One coat of clay is simply not enough coverage to actually deter the insect's normal inclinations. Make back-to-back applications to get to this launching point of successful orcharding. Coverage then needs to be maintained weekly for approximately four weeks. Heavy rain may necessitate additional applications.
Label instructions recommend a rate of 25Lbs of Surround per acre per application. Whether you mix this in 50 gallons of water or a 100 gallons of water is determined by sprayer type and the size of the trees on your acre. Coverage needs to be applied to the point of runoff and allowed to dry. A sticker-spreader isn't necessary, and in fact, experiments with vegetable oils to improve kaolin's holding power have decreased efficacy. The coverage provided by a hand-held wand spray rig is often superior to an air-blast sprayer simply because you take more time per tree to achieve a full coat.Pesticide I.D. # is required for California commercial growers.
Unit Ship Weight: 28 lbs.
