Vitax 500ml Winter Tree Wash

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Loosen cap and squeeze gently to fill the measuring chamber. Mix 50ml per litre of water and apply as a fine spray, thoroughly covering all bark surfaces including the crooks of branches or stems where pests may harbour. Body Wash is for daily use by the whole family and is effective against dirt and bacteria. The product's ingredients are carefully selected to ensure the deep cleansing effect, while the skin-friendly pH value makes the product suitable for all skin types - even sensitive skin. One of the best ways of reducing pest numbers in fruit trees is to apply an Organic Winter Tree Wash during the dormant season i.e. once the leaves are off the trees to reduce overwintering pests and their eggs. This winter wash is a totally natural product made from vegetable oil, which works through physical action i.e. it “dissolves” the eggs of pests such as greenfly, red spider mite etc, preventing an infestation when the growing season begins. Apply to all fruit trees and bushes (top and soft fruit) and to vines under-glass at any time through the winter when the plants are dormant. Suitable for organic growers everywhere. Dilute the product 1 part concentrate to 10 parts water i.e. each bottle of conc. will yield 4.5 litres of spray. Apply with a sprayer. Winter Wash is available in a 1L bottle, which makes makes 20 litres of spray. This natural, plant oil-based treatment is highly effective at dramatically reducing pest numbers. It is safe around pets and children, and by applying it at this time of year it will have minimal impact on other wildlife. Spray it directly onto the bark on a still, windless day, covering all of the branchwork to leave no escape. Don't forget to wear a mask and gloves to protect yourself from drifting spray. In addition to Winter Tree Wash, Vitax has formulated Fruit Tree Grease to specifically deter winter moths and other fruit tree loving insects.

Tea tree oil isn’t recommended for children under 12 or those who are pregnant or breastfeeding,' advises Kaura. Are you looking for a soap that deep cleanses the skin and removes bacteria? Body Wash from Australian Bodycare contains 100% natural and antiseptic Tea Tree Oil.One 2002 trial found that using a 25% tea tree oil formulation is as effective for treating athlete's foot, as a 50% strength formulation,' says Dr Lee. A visual inspection of the trunk and branches will highlight any pruning that is required. Apple and pear trees may be pruned now, removing any dead or diseased growth, controlling shape and size and promoting good airflow through the branches. All stone fruits must wait to be pruned in midsummer to avoid infection by a devastating fungal disease known as silver leaf. Good quality, well maintained, clean and sharp, pruning tools are essential for a successful job. Applying Vitax Fruit Tree Grease or Provanto Boltac Greasebands to your fruit trees, after their winter wash, will help protect them from Winter moth caterpillars, Ants and Earwigs by acting as a barrier method to climbing insects and effectively trapping pests before they can damage your crop.

The tree should be washed by starting from the top and working your way down. Gently scrub the bark and branches with the brush or cloth, paying attention to areas where dirt has built up. If you spot any pests, make sure you’re applying a trusted winter wash formula. The purpose of winter washing with products such as Growing Success, Winter Tree Wash is to help break the aphid life cycle by reducing the number of eggs that will hatch in the springtime and thus preventing severe damage to the trees. February with hopefully most of the severe winter weather behind us, sees the onset of many jobs in the fruit garden. For me it is the month of pruning as it is easier to identify dead and diseased wood as the sap is starting to rise and feeding where I like to replenish the Potassium reserves for the coming season by giving the trees a dressing of Granulated Sulphate of Potash at around 20 grams per square metre. Surface applied, this fertiliser is just simply scattered where it will be washed in by the spring rains. Tea tree oil is an essential oil that has been used as a traditional medicine by Aborigines for centuries to treat a number of common health complaints including acne, dandruff and even as an insect repellent. Thanks to a number of proven health benefits, these days tea tree oil is available all over the world and comes in various forms including tinctures, creams, handwash and soaps. Aqua/Water, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Coco-Betaine, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Sodium Chloride, Phenoxyethanol, Mentha Arvensis Herb Oil, Sodium Benzoate, Citric Acid, PPG-20 Methyl Glucose Ether, Potassium Sorbate, Tocopherol, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Tetrasodium Iminodisuccinate, Linalool, Limonene, CI 75810/Chlorophyllin Copper-complex.

Dandruff occurs when your scalp sheds white skin flakes, often associated with an itchy scalp, and Tea tree oil has been found to be effective in dandruff reduction. Made from a blend of natural plant and fish oils, this winter tree wash is formulated to remove debris and dirt from trees to help protect against overwintering pests.