General description and product usage
Grazers products are liquids, sold in either a ready-to-use (RTU) sprayable formulation or in concentrated form that requires dilution. All the products are based around the plant nutrient calcium (the CaCl form), combined with a natural adjuvant of a plant extract to improve its plant interaction. The content of individual Grazers products differ in the amounts of these co-formulants, each depending on the circumstance, so orientated towards the pests’ grazing method and the plant types.
This specific mix of calcium and adjuvant only works to keep away grazing pests when it is applied to the photosynthesising leaves, stems or flowers of any plant, thereby interacting with the plant’s own metabolic processes.
Mode of Action
How the Grazers technology works
When applied to leaves and stems, the calcium is also absorbed into plant cells resulting in a “plant mediated effect” of making the plant unappealing to pests. The newest leaf or two formed after Grazers application is expected to be assisted by the translocated calcium.
Using a human term of reference, when Grazers is applied to a plant it makes it seem ‘bitter’ or unappetising to the attacking grazing pest, therefore unappealing for the pests to eat, so they look elsewhere for their food.
Like all safe and good biologically-active products, this effect does not last forever, because it is a normal plant nutrient and therefore naturally dissipates within the plant.
In the meantime, however, plants applied with Grazers are given the very best chance to establish, thrive and overcome their own attackers, be they rabbits, slugs or other herbivores such as caterpillars and beetles.
A: Application
- Apply a fine mist all over, including under leaf.
- Calcium covers the plant and starts to enter the leaves.
B: Leaf Coverage
- Calcium on the leaf remains, unless heavy rainfall.
- Translocation of calcium to the next new leaves occurs.
C: Activity and longevity
- New leaves will have some level of acquired resistance.
- Further shoot growth needs additional Grazers coverage.
- After time, the plant will need further applications.
Grazers G1: Rabbits, Pigeon, Deer & Geese
Grazers G1: Rabbits, Pigeon, Deer & Geese
Objective
This original Grazers product is formulated to give plants effective foliar fortification against the larger herbivores of rabbits, pigeon, deer and geese, with no harm to any plants or animals. Totally wildlife friendly.
Application
A fine spray application is applied to herbivore-suceptible plant, especially the most desirable parts.
Applied lightly (up to surface run-off) to cover plant, repeated as recommended on the label.
Advice
Being proactive and getting ahead of these herbivores is the single most important factor.
Monitoring and adjusting applications according to the herbivores gives best results.
Outcomes
Treated plants are able to better help themselves in dissuading attack by these herbivores.
The herbivore pests left totally unharmed, so will seek alternative food source.
Plants will grow and thrive, assisted by the plant strengthener nutrient of calcium.
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Grazers G2: Slugs & Snails
Grazers G2: Slugs & Snails
Objective
This Grazers G2 product is formulated to give plants effective foliar fortification against the grazing by slugs and snails with no harm to these plant eaters, or to any plants or animals. Totally wildlife friendly.
Application
A fine spray application applied to suceptible plants, especially the most desirable parts.
Applied lightly (up to surface run-off) to cover plant, repeated as recommended on the label.
Advice
Being proactive and getting ahead of slugs & snails is the single most important factor.
Monitoring and adjusting applications according to pest conditions gives the best results.
Outcomes
Treated plants are better able to help themselves in dissuading attack by slugs and snails.
Any slugs and snails will be left totally unharmed, so will seek alternative food sources nearby.
Plants will grow and thrive, assisted by the plant strengthener nutrient of calcium.
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Grazers G3: Cabbage White Butterflies, Caterpillars & Aphids
Grazers G3: Cabbage White Butterflies, Caterpillars & Aphids
Objective
This Grazers G3 product is formulated to give brassica plants effective foliar fortification against Cabbage White Butterflies laying their eggs, with no harm to any plants or any animals. Totally wildlife friendly.
Application
A fine spray application applied to brassica plants, ensuring coverage of all susceptible leaf areas.
Applied lightly (up to surface run-off) to cover plant, repeated as recommended on the label.
Advice
Being proactive, to make sure application made prior to the butterfly’s egg laying is very essential.
Monitoring and adjusting applications according to pest conditions gives the best results.
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Outcomes
Treated plants are better able to help themselves in dissuading egg laying by Cabbage Whites.
All butterflies will be left totally unharmed, so will seek alternative egg laying sites sources nearby.
Plants will grow and thrive, assisted by the plant strengthener nutrient of calcium.
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Grazers G4: Red Lily Beetle
Grazers G4: Red Lily Beetle
Objective
This Grazers G4 product is formulated to give Lily & Fritillary plants effective foliar fortification against Red Lily Beetle grazing, or laying their eggs, with no harm to them or to any plants or animals. Totally wildlife friendly.
Application
A fine spray application applied to the young plants, ensuring coverage of all susceptible plant parts.
Applied lightly (up to surface run-off) to cover plant, repeated as recommended on the label.
Advice
Being proactive, making sure applications made early to new, young growth, prior Red Lily Beetles.
Monitoring and adjusting applications according to pest conditions gives the best results.
Outcomes
Treated plants are better able to help themselves in dissuading population by the Red Lily Beetle.
All Lily Beetles will be left totally unharmed, so will seek alternative egg laying sites sources nearby.
Lily and Fritillary plants will grow and thrive, assisted by the plant strengthener nutrient of calcium.
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Additional Sprayer Options
Katu
‘Duck’
£29
Katu Compression Sprayer
£65
Katu Backpack Sprayer
£119
Made from bioplastic, this handy sprayer has an adjustable nozzle which can be set to deliver a jet to a fine mist.
It is suitable for spraying a wide range of liquids including bio-controls, feed, fertilisers, cleaning products and more.
Features
- 1.2 litre capacity
- Capable of 3 bar pressure
- Large inlet for easy filling
- Safety valve to avoid over pressurisation
- Made from plastic derived from sugar cane
A handheld compression sprayer with a tank which uses green eco-plastic made from sugar cane.
This robust and very versatile sprayer is suitable for spraying a range of liquid products safely and effectively.
Features
- 7.6 litre capacity
- Capable of 3 bar pressure
- Large inlet for easy filling
- Safety valve to avoid over pressurisation
- Adjustable universal anti-drip nozzle
- Easy to maintain
This light but robust backpack sprayer is made from plastic derived from sugar cane.
This sprayer ideal for spraying both fertilisers and organic products.
Suitable for use in general gardening, vegetable gardening, fruit growing and house disinfection.
Features
- 10 Litre capacity
- Light and comfortable design
- Double bush soft operation means more pressure for less effort
- Padded straps and self-regulating buckles for extra comfort
- Corrosion resistant brass piston pump
- Tough metal spray lance