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Rabbit and possum repellent
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Rabbits are a major problem on many lifestyle
blocks. They are very difficult to trap and the use of poisons or
shooting is often limited by the close proximity of neighbours.
With poison you always run the risk of poisoning other things. This
risk is reduced by having the poison so weak the rabbit has to feed
on it two nights in a row, but what are the chances the rabbit being
in the same place the next night to feed on the poison? They tend
to come across it by accident. Personally, I have not found these
types of poison to be very effective. On lifestyle blocks rabbits
are not normally an infestation, but the few that are around can
cause some serious damage to low lying trees and shrubs and gardens.
They also eat a lot of grass. It is said that 10 rabbits eat the
same amount as 1 sheep!
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Grazers
Rabbit and possum repellent is an effective solution to this problem.
Because it is nutrient - based, it can be sprayed safely on any
growing plant - ornamental, fruit or vegetable, and in fact will
help repair any damage already caused by rabbits. It is odourless
to the human nose, and safe for pets. Grazers is systemic (taken
in by the growing plant), so it is not washed off by rain.
Because it is harmless to pets and wildlife,
it can be sprayed safely on grass or any plant. There is no withholding
period though fruit and vegetables might taste a bit odd if you
eat them within a few days of spraying them.
Grazing rabbits and other animals remember which
plants are tasty and which are not. Even when Grazers has worn off,
crop damage has not re-occurred for some time. If there is nothing
else for rabbits to eat, they will possibly eat a sprayed crop,
but as long as there is something else to eat, crop and pest can
live side by side!
Grazers in the UK repels Rabbits, Pigeons, Deer
and Geese
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New Zealand customer possum trial:
Hi Graham,
I can confirm that it works for possums as well as rabbits. The
1 application on half mature lettuce didn't work as well, but the
double application to seedlings pre plant is working very well.
I will definitely be back for more
in the future.
Cheers, Peter
Feedback from another customer with a rabbit
problem:
Just a quick report back
on the use of the Grazers Rabbit Repellent as promised. I think
it has been gratifyingly successful! We used it on 65 Laurel hedge
plants most of which had had all their newly appearing foliage decimated
by a couple of wayward rabbits. The plants have done extremely well
since. Five or six were so badly chewed that we had to replace them
but these were sprayed with the Grazers, prior to planting, and
have not been touched since. Many thanks indeed for helping us in
this respect. We are very appreciative.
RW
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Note:
When new plants are to be introduced to the garden or paddock, it
is recommended to spray the them with Grazers, at least twice in
a pest free location prior to planting. Allow for 3 days
between applications. This enables the plants to absorb the repellent
and to make sure that young tender shoots, which are very attractive
to grazing pests, are protected. Another common problem is that
rabbits get attracted by the smell of new soil and dig your newly
planted plants out. Grazers stops rabbits
from eating the plants, not from digging them up. We suggest
some blood and bone around each newly planted plant. It does not
last long, but the smell puts the the rabbits off for the first
couple of days until the novelty the of the new soil is lost. If
rabbits have been eating your plants for a while it will take a
bit to break the habit. Use Grazers at double strength.
A spraying of Grazers should last about 6 weeks,but
it depends on a few factors. If the plant is growing rapidly, then
the product is being diluted by the plant. If the plant doubles
in size, then the strength of the product within the sap is now
halved. If you are under severe rabbit pressure you may have to
spray more often. It is important rabbits have an alternative food
source so they leave your plants alone, something like your neighbour's
unsprayed plants.LOL
Spray on:
- Grass, lawns , golf courses, bowling greens etc
- shrubs
- perennials
- roses
- conifers
- soft fruit bushes
- vegetable plants
- bedding
- native bush restoration
- shelter belt planting
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Rose bed before treatment (roses
and the strip of grass around the
bed were sprayed once with the
basic application rate)
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Rose bed 4 weeks after
treatment (notice the grass)
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Do's And Dont's
DO:
- Spray any crop at any growth stage eg. Corn can be sprayed immediately
after leaf emergence.
- Spray plants while still growing. With NZ natives the growing
season can be from early September until June.
- Spray in autumn to help sustain the crop through winter.
- Spray when foliage is dry
DON'T:
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Spray woody nursery stock after leaf fall (effectiveness
is reduced if sprayed while crops are dormant).
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Tank mix with any other material.
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Spray in direct sunlight or frosty conditions.
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Spray immediately before or immediately after
rainfall
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NB: In rare instances, particularly if
a crop is under severe nutrient stress, the first application
may appear not to be working in which case a second application
can be applied 3 days later.
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NOTE: Unable to export to Australia due
to quarantine restrictions.
We use NZ Post for Grazers delivery so
in this instance NZ PO Boxes are okay for delivery addresses.
Please note: To prevent unnecessary
delays please make sure you select the RD option if you are at a
rural address.
Grazers "Garden" 375ml bottle sufficient to
spray 1000m2 or approximately 250 plants 300mm high.
Application rate 80ml per 5 litres (approx $8.00 per 5 litres of
mix)
Price: $35
Freight (tracked) for North Island $7,
South Island $7.00, Rural delivery additional $4.00
(Note: the bottle comes with a handy measurer.)
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Grazers "Garden" 750ml bottle sufficient to spray 2000m2
or approximately 500 plants 300mm high.
Application rate 80ml per 5 litres (approx $5.85 per 5 litres of mix)
Price: $55
Freight (tracked) for North Island 9, South
Island $9, Rural delivery additional
$4.00
(Note: the bottle comes with a handy measurer.) |
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Grazers "Amenity" 1 litre bottle, 2.5 acre (1 hectare)
pack.
Application rate 1litre per 250 litres. Knapsack 40mls per 10 litres.
(approx $2.30 per 5 litres of mix)
2.5 acre (1 hectare) pack $115
Freight (tracked) for North Island $9, South
Island $9, Rural delivery additional $4.00 |
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Grazers is also available at:
Blueskin Nurseries
State Highway 1, Waitati
03 4822 828
www.blueskinnurseries.co.nz
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Health and Safety Data Sheet
Grazers Rabbit and possum repellent.
Calcium Chloride solution, 6% Calcium Oxide 4.3% w/w Calcium
Grazers is a calcium-based product in liquid form, darkish
green in colour.
Storage. Keep in a cool dry store. Will store almost indefinitely
if protected from frost.
Mixing
Wear gloves, goggles and a face shield.
Shake vigorously before use
Fill tank to required amount, add Grazers and agitate.
Grazers must be sprayed on its own - do not mix with other
sprays
Spillage
Small spillages may be washed away with water
Health Hazards
Grazers is safe when handled correctly and does not present a health
hazard when used as directed, but it is advisable to
Wash hands after work and before meals.
Keep any unused liquid in its original container
Store away from children, pets, livestock and foodstuffs
When handling Grazers wear gloves and goggles
Fire Hazard
The product is non flammable. The container of course will burn
and in the unlikely event of this happening, extinguish the fire
with water.
Precautions
Avoid contact with the skin and eyes
Avoid ingestion - may cause temporary vomiting
First aid
Skin contact - remove clothing, use a synthetic detergent and wash
thoroughly.
Eye contact. May cause temporary discomfort. Irrigate with plenty
of water.
In the unlikely event of either irritation or symptoms persisting
- seek medical advice.
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