Spinosad is chemically unrelated to any other product used in the Australian animal industry and has not shown cross-resistance with organophosphates, carbamates or pyrethroids¹.

Good agricultural practice is essential for optimal control of flies and darkling beetles, and optimal poultry red mite suppression. Resistance may develop to any chemical. For insecticide resistance management Elector PSP is a Group 5 insecticide.

Fly control:

Elector™ PSP contains spinosad, which acts on both adult and larval stages (maggots) of house flies². Targeting the area of application accordingly, makes it a versatile partner in your animal premise fly control program.

Poultry Red mite suppression:

Elector™ PSP is effective against all mobile stages (adults, nymphs and larvae) of the red mite². After effective premise spraying, there is exposure to spinosad by direct contact with spray, as well as exposure when the mite migrates across surfaces that have already been treated. This dual exposure gives Elector™ PSP a high efficacy³. Duration and efficacy of treatment depends on concentration, accuracy of application, red mite challenge and the type of surfaces present in the shed.

Darkling beetle control:

Elector™ PSP is applied to sheds as a pre-flock treatment for darkling beetle control. Spinosad’s residual effect is a big advantage for continued control, and if applied close to placement, will still be active when beetles come out of their hiding placement once birds are in the shed⁴. Once again, the application method and surface material in the shed is important to consider when evaluating residual effect.

 

 

_{^{1. Spinosad Technical Bulletin. Dow AgroSciences (2001). 2. Bacci, L. et al. (2016). A review of spinosyns, a derivative of biological acting substances as a class of insecticides with a broad range of action against many insect pests. J. Entomol. Acarol. Res. 48:565. 3. The residual toxicity of spinosad as measured by in vitro efficacy against poultry red mites (Dermanyssus gallinae). Data on file: T9CGB09001 (2009). 4.Thompson G.D et al. Spinosad – a case study: an example from a natural products discovery programme. Pest Management Science 56:696-202 (2000).}}

 

 

Active Constituents:

Spinosad 480 g/L

Full directions for use, including restraints and withholding periods can be found on the label.

Always read and follow the label directions.
 

For more information on poultry red mite, and how Elector PSP can help in your poultry operation, Click here.

 

Pack Size: 250 mL

PM-AU-21-0241