LawnPro Protect

Benefits

Curative – lawns where porina or other soil insect damage is seen. Around the exterior of buildings to provide a barrier on the surface and deep in soil to insects such as ants that would move indoors via the surface or tunnelling.
Preventative – all lawn areas to be protected from grass grub and other insect damage.
A contact insecticide – long lasting and improves grass condition.
The active ingredient washes off the granules and stays on surface and in the upper layer of soil.
Controls insect grubs when they move to the surface to feed.
Prevents soil insect pests by forming a protective barrier at the soil surface. Controls adult stages during egg laying and pupal emergence.

About this product

Active Ingredients

0.4g/kg Lambda–Cyhalothrin in the form of a granule.

Available Sizes

350g (SKU: G41080)
600g (SKU: G41083)
3kg (SKU: G41088)

Available at:

350g

600g

3kg

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Regulations

HSNO Approval Code: HSR101291
LawnPro Protect SDS

*LawnPro Protect is not registered with ACVM for use on crops or animal feedstuffs.

Directions

Sprinkle evenly over area to be protected at a rate chosen from the table below.
Water in for 1 – 2 hours by gentle sprinkler irrigation or moderate to heavy rain (at least 10mm). You can measure the amount of water applied by setting a measuring cup, such as supplied on many Kiwicare products, in the area and waiting until it contains water to 10mm.
Apply the product according to the problem you would like to address:
1. Grass Grub: 100g per 15m²– use when grubs are feeding close to the surface (best between Sep – May*). Can also be used any time of year as both protective and curative grass grub control.
2. Porina Caterpillar & Crane Fly: 100g per 30m²– sprinkle evenly over lawn and water in.
3. Slaters, Earwigs & Crickets:100g per 10m²– use on garden beds and around buildings.
4. Wireworm:100g per 10m²–sprinkle on affected soil.
5. Ants & Cockroaches (as barrier): 100g per 20m²– apply 50cm band on soil/gravel areas around buildings and water in. Use around outdoor ant nest sites.
6. Cluster Fly Larvae:100g per 30m²– sprinkle over turf within 200m of previously affected buildings and water in (Nov – Mar).

*This season may vary in different years, Protect can be applied at any time of the year. See the Grass Grub page for more information.

Note: LawnPro Protect is not registered for use on vegetables or other crops.

LawnPro Protect Technical Sheet

Caution

To protect beneficial pollinating insects such as bees do not apply to lawns or turf containing flowers and do not apply to soils around plants in flower or likely to flower soon afterwards.
Keep domestic fowls off treated areas for 6 days.
Although LawnPro Protect is safe to use where there are pets, we recommend keeping dogs and cats etc. off the lawn during application and until the product is watered in.
May cause skin irritation and serious eye damage. Wear gloves and eye protection.
Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
Keep out of reach of children.
Store in a cool dry place, out of direct sunlight and use within season of purchase.
Please follow cautionary labels and safety instructions located on the product packaging.

Helpful tips

Pest	For Best Control
Grass Grub*	Apply between Sep – May*. Apply 100g per 15m²
Porina Caterpillar	Apply when damage and holes are seen in lawn. Apply 100g per 30m²
Slaters & Earwigs	Use on garden beds and around buildings. Apply 100g per 10m²
Wireworm	Sprinkle on affected soil. Apply 100g per 10m²
Cluster Fly Larvae	Apply between Nov – Mar within 200m of previously affected buildings. Apply 100g per 30m²
Ants & Cockroaches (as barrier)	Apply a 50cm band around buildings and around ant nest sites. 100g per 20m²