Topstar insecticide 1L - due to arrive June 2026
TOPSTAR1
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Active Ingredient:
480g/litre Thiacloprid SC.
What It Controls:
TopStar® is used against Pests like:
- Codling Moth.
- Armoured Scale.
- Thrips.
- Mealybugs.
- Bronze Beetle.
- Potato/Tomato Psyllid.
Across Crops such as:
- Apples.
- Avocados.
- Kiwifruit.
- Onions.
- Potatoes.
Key Safety Warnings:
The label is very explicit:
- Signal word: DANGER.
- Harmful if swallowed.
- Suspected carcinogen and reproductive toxin.
- Can damage organs with repeated exposure.
- Very toxic to aquatic life.
Other Critical Points:
- Keep out of reach of Children.
- Do NOT use on Animals.
- Avoid contamination of Waterways.
- Protective gear is required when handling.
First Aid: (IMPORTANT)
If swallowed: Call a doctor/poison centre, do NOT induce vomiting.
- Eyes: Rinse for at least 15 minutes.
- Skin: Wash immediately with soap and water.
Application Basics:
- Add directly to spray tank with agitation.
Typical rates (examples):
- Apples: ~30 ml / 100 L water.
- Avocados: ~15 ml / 100 L.
- Kiwifruit: ~20 ml / 100 L.
- Often limited to max 2 applications per season to prevent resistance.
Withholding Periods (before harvest):
- Apples: 42 days.
- Avocados: 14 days.
- Onions: 42 days.
- Potatoes: 14 days.
- Kiwifruit: pre-flowering only.
Legal / compliance notes:
- Must not exceed residue limits (MRLs).
- Use requires a qualified person/contractor in NZ.
- It is an offence to misuse or cause contamination.
Bottom Line:
This is a professional-grade agricultural insecticide, not a casual home-use product. It’s effective but comes with.
- Strict handling requirements.
- Environmental risks.
- Legal obligations for use in New Zealand.
Caution:
Must be used strictly according to label directions.
Available in 1L, 5L.
Topstar Technical Guide
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