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− | '''Confidor''' is a systemic insectside available from [[http://www.yates.co.nz/|Yates]] that is used to kill sucking insects such as [[aphid|aphids]], [[mealy bug|mealy bugs]], [[scale]], [[whitefly]] and [[thrips]]. | + | '''Confidor''' is a systemic insectside available from [http://www.yates.co.nz/ Yates] in New Zealand that is used to kill sucking insects such as [[aphid|aphids]], [[mealy bug|mealy bugs]], [[scale]], [[whitefly]] and [[thrips]]. |
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| It is claimed to be soft on predatory animals such as [[ladybird|ladybirds]] and [[hover fly|hover flies]]. | | It is claimed to be soft on predatory animals such as [[ladybird|ladybirds]] and [[hover fly|hover flies]]. |
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| ==Directions== | | ==Directions== |
− | Spray onto infected plants, ensuring a good coverage of both tops and undersides of leaves. | + | Spray onto infected plants, ensuring a good coverage of both tops and undersides of leaves. A repeated spraying after 8-10 days is recommended. |
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| ==Precautions== | | ==Precautions== |