French manufacturing
Usable in organic farming
Efficiency and speedBasic substance authorized according to European Regulation EC 1107/2009.
Product usable in Organic Agriculture in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 2018/848
Composition
L-cysteine ​​hydrochloride (CAS No. 52-89-1)
8% L-cysteine ​​concentration. Food grade
Made and packaged in France
Instructions for use
Insecticide action for the authorized use in soil treatment as follows:
| Culture | Target pests | Period of use | Dosage | Application |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All crops and forests in tropical areas, including sugar cane, pineapple, and passion fruit | Leafcutter ants, cassava ants, fungus-growing ants (Atta cephalotes, Atta sexdens, Atta octospinosus, Acromyrmex sp.) | Post-swarming (July) | 3 to 36 kg/ha | 1 to 3 applications at 1-month intervals directly into the ant nest |
Pre-harvest interval (PHI): none.
The application is done manually on the ant nest and can be repeated if necessary, up to a maximum of 3 applications. Minimum/maximum number of nests per hectare: 10 to 120. Note: this substance is only effective against leafcutter ants and cassava ants. It is ineffective against common ants.
Precautions for using MEZI 920
Avoid contact with skin and eyes (wear goggles and gloves). Do not swallow. Wash hands after use. Store in the original packaging, protected from light and moisture. Keep at temperatures between +5°C and +35°C, out of reach of children and away from food and drink, including pet food. Dispose of the container according to local recycling guidelines.
