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Eliminate Soil Borne Pests!

Root Cleaner Soil Drench will stop and eliminate Thrips, Fungus Gnats, Root Aphids and minimize root rot and egg hatching by disrupting their feeding and reproduction. Root Cleaner attacks fungus and algae and causes the pests to dehydrate and dry up. High moisture levels in soils, media and around pots enhances the development of fungus gnats and other pests. If untreated fungus gnats will feed on the beneficial material in the soil. If a fungal food source is not available, fungus gnats may feed directly on plants and inhibit the plant from rooting. This may also damage the root zone as they feed on seedlings and potted plants. On many healthy steamed plants, larvae may tunnel into stems and cause plants to wilt and die. Larval feeding on roots may increase the development of root and stem rots such as Pythium. When this occurs, plants will be stunted with reduced growth. Also, pests droppings on plants may carry other diseases.Root Cleaner Soil Drench can be used on soil, coco and container gardens.

Root Cleaner Directions:

Must shake Root Cleaner really well before measuring, shake/mix again during application.

Mix 1 oz (30 mL) of Root Cleaner to 1 gallon of water. DO NOT MIX WITH NUTRIENTS OR FEED.

Pour 1 cup of mixed Root Cleaner solution per 1 gallon container (3 gallon pot size = 3 cups of Root Cleaner mixed solution) at the base of each plant. Add water to help soak the solution into the media until it thoroughly irrigates through the bottom of the container.

*Important- After application, wait 15-20 minutes than rinse thoroughly with water. You must let your media dry for a day, and than re-inoculate with nutrients and beneficials.

 

Mode of Action

Some nematodes are beneficial to plant growth, but others are detrimental. Root Cleaner will harm nematodes, which some attack plants and serve as carriers for plant viruses in crops.

 

  • Like any pest control maintenance schedule, how often you apply will depend on your local insect pressure. Insects like fungus gnats & thrips thrive in moist, warm, shady areas. In general, a 30-45 day routine treatment or after heavy rain is the best practice and usually the cheapest solution to pest management. As needed, protect your garden from pests and pathogens. Use as often as needed for a pest free environment .

    Application rate:

    Mix 1 oz (30 mL) of Root cleaner to 1 gallon of water. DO NOT MIX WITH NUTRIENTS OR FEED.

  • Root Cleaner can be applied to media using a drench application. at 1 oz (30mL) per gallon of water: *Do not mix with nutrients or feed! Apply mixed Root Cleaner solution into the plant’s root zone, and irrigate so the material moves throughout the root zone or where the pests are located.

    Post Application Rinse (Important)

    To help revive your soil to its natural state, Rinse 15 minutes after application, pour water into the media and flush, thoroughly. Flush with water to rinse all the dead pests and pathogens away from your media. Reapply your nutrients or beneficial after you completely flushed your media with water.

    To treat an active problem, you must apply twice within 7-10 days to ensure you break the egg cycle. We recommend the drench and soak method when applying for treatment of infestation pest problems.

  • Mix 1 oz (30 mL) of Root cleaner to 1 gallon of water. DO NOT MIX WITH NUTRIENTS OR FEED.

    If you can remove plant from system

    – Remove plant and place in 5 gallon bucket.

    – Pour solution over top of the root system down and drain into the bucket.

    – Let sit for 5-10 minutes.

    – Rinse with water and return plant to system.

    – Apply times every 2-3 days as needed, depending upon infestation.

    – You may reuse the solution in the bucket, simply strain unwanted pests and set aside. Keep out of sun and away from extreme heat.

    If you cannot remove plant from system

    – Pour solution over the top of the root system down and let it drain into the system.

    – Use on each individual plant, pouring over top of root system.

    – Apply 2-5 times every 2-3 days as needed, depending upon infestation.

    IMPORTANT

    Make sure to flush system appropriately after use. Root Cleaner should not be left in a reservoir.

 
 

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