Vulcan SP is a broad spectrum neonicotinyl insecticide containing (20% w/w) acetamiprid for control of pine weevil in woodland, aphid and whitefly species. Has additional activity on plant chewing and sucking pests such as: thrips, leafminers (specific species), leafhoppers, mealybugs, beetles and weevils(specific species), leafmidge, scale insects, fly species(e.g. cherry, sawfly and sciarid), capsids and some caterpillar species.

Vulcan SP can be used on a variety of crops including apples, aubergines, cherries, ornamentals, pears, peppers, plums, potatoes and tomatoes.

Key Benefits: 

- Quick knockdown aphidcide with highly systemic contact and translaminar activity. 

- Broad spectrum activity on sap sucking and chewing pests (aphids, midges, muscle scale, sawfly and others)

- Low impact on naturally occurring beneficials such as earwigs*, crucial for the success in controlling difficult pests

- In programmes at pre-flowering, Vulcan has known lower impact on: predatory mites (Typhlodromus pyri),  parasitic wasps (Aphidius spp.) honey bees, bumble bees, Ichneumon wasps, earwigs. 

Our Recommendation: 

- Always read the product label before use. 

- After a more natural way to manage whitefly? Consider introducing Macrolophus pygmaeus insects. 

- Always wear protective clothing, such as Chemical Resitant Gloves, when handling Vulcan.