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Foire aux questions / Plantskydd
Frequently Asked Questions Brochure (French Language Version)
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What is Plantskydd?
Developed in Sweden in 1991 to protect tree plantations
being decimated by deer, moose, and rabbits—while also meeting strict environmental laws. It is equally effective
protecting: flowers, fruit trees, gardens, ornamental shrubs, conifer and
broadleaf plants. It is now Made in the
USA from 100% natural ingredients: dried blood (porcine and/or bovine),
vegetable oil, and water.
Is Plantskydd safe to use?
YES! Plantskydd contains no
synthetic additives, is non-toxic, and is not harmful to animals or the
environment. Plantskydd’s active ingredient (dried
blood) is recognized by the US Environmental Protection Agency as an
environmentally safe ingredient and exempt from federal EPA pesticide
registration.
(See EPA statement)
Can I use Plantskydd on my vegetable garden?
Yes! Plantskydd is safe for use in protecting fruit,
vegetables and other food crops against animal browse damage.
Plantskydd’s soluble powder concentrate formulation was
the first animal repellent to be ‘OMRI Listed’ (trw-9589) by the Organic
Materials Review Institute as “suitable for use in the
production of organic food and fiber.” NEW
Granular Plantskydd is
also ‘OMRI Listed’ (trw-731) and USDA approved for
organic gardening.
Why does Plantskydd work so well?
Animals avoid plants before they bite—not after!
Plantskydd repels by emitting an odor (not unpleasant to
applicators) browsing animals associate with predator activity—stimulating a
fear-based response that will have garden feeders looking for somewhere else to
dine. Research proven more effective than other repellent systems. “Studies investigating trends in efficacy of deer repellents
indicate that, of the 20 products tested, repellents with active ingredients
that emitted sulfurous odors i.e., bloodmeal or egg solids,
generally provided the best results.” —Dr. Dale Notle, Dr. Kim Wagner,
USDA / APHIS, National Wildlife Research Center, Olympia, WA. Advances and Challenges in Forest
Regeneration (2000)
Over 50+ Field Tests*
conducted in Canada and the USA since 1994, by foresters,
professional growers and landscapers confirmed Plantskydd’s unmatched plant protection efficacy against:
deer, elk,
moose, and rabbits. *View test results and Professional
User testimonials. NEW Granular Plantskydd is proven effective against:
rabbits, voles, squirrels, chipmunks, hares, nutria, opossum and other small
critters—as well as deer and elk.
What Plantskydd formula is best for me?
For large herbivores—Deer, Moose and
Elk—use RTU Liquid Plantskydd
(including
Soluble-Powder-Concentrate that you mix):
• 1 quart / 1 litre spray
Bottle—protects approx. 100 plants, 1 ft high.
• 1.3 gallon / 5 litre
Jug—protects 400-600 plants, 1 ft high. Soluble-Powder Concentrate
Plantskydd
:
• 1 lb / 454 g—protects approx. 200-300 plants 1 ft high.
•
2.2 lb / 1 kg—protects approx. 440-660 plants 1 ft high.
• 22 lb / 10 kg
Bulk*—protects 4400-6600 plants 1 ft high.
*(Ideal for agriculture, golf
course applications, and municipal landscaping) For small herbivore Critters—
Rabbits, Voles, Chipmunk, Squirrels,
Nutria, Opossum, etc., use
Granular
Plantskydd:
• 1 lb— protects approx. 600 sq. ft.
• 3 lb— protects
approx. 1,800 sq. ft.
• 7 lb— protects approx. 4,200 sq. ft.
• 20 lb*—
protects approx. 12,000 sq. ft.
*(Ideal for agriculture, golf course
applications, and municipal landscaping)
How often do I need to treat my plants and trees?
• For best protection, treat plants before browse begins in spring or fall.
• Plantskydd powder
concentrate lasts up to 6 months over winter on dormant plants, and
3-4 months during the active growing season.
• IMPORTANT—spray liquid
Plantskydd on dry plants—allow to dry thoroughly for at least 24
hours.
•
With proper application, Plantskydd is rain-resistant and does not require re-application after watering or rainfall.
• Always treat new growth
—until plant has reached full size or leaf-out.
• Ideally, liquid
Plantskydd is sprayed in the morning, or late
afternoon, when the sun is not
as strong.
•
Granular Plantskydd may be applied at anytime. Re-treat as
required.
How should I store Plantskydd?
Protect from heat.
Store in cool, dry, dark location. Keep from freezing. • GRANULAR —lasts 5+
years when stored as directed. • READY-TO-USE
LIQUID —use within 3 months of opening the sealed container. Apply unused solution as a fertilizer. • SOLUBLE POWDER CONCENTRATE —in its original
packaging, the concentrate lasts 5+ years.
Tightly re-seal unused powder. Plantskydd is a 100% natural product and will start to go off in
warm weather.
Once mixed into solution, use
within a few days.
Apply unused solution as a fertilizer.
Will Plantskydd hurt my dog?
Some users have reported that the family dog is quite
enamoured withPlantskydd when it is sprayed and
still wet on the plants. It will not harm animals, but it’s best to leave
Fido inside until the treated plants are dry.
How can I protect fruit trees?
Treat prior to, or 2-3 weeks after bud-flush. Avoid
treatment while buds are forming. Treatment over foliage is enough to deter
browsing herbivores. Whips—if you’re
planting young fruit tree whips, dip them in Plantskydd solution before planting, or try coating the
whip using a paint brush. Then spray trees when the leaves have formed.
Any plants I should avoid treating with Plantskydd?
Plantskydd will darken
leaves temporarily. They return to their normal color in a couple of days. We
suggest you test samples of sensitive plants (e.g., roses) before treating large
numbers. If leaves curl on test plants, rinse with a fine spray of water and
dilute Plantskydd solution further. To prevent leaf curl, water plants well at the roots
before treatment.
Note: For aesthetic reasons, use of
a concentrated solution on very fuzzy leaves like Santolina, Lamb’s Ear
and Lavender is not recommended—dilute solution using more water if
necessary. Fortunately, these plants are usually not preferred by our
furry friends.
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