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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, 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.
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 makes sure that
young tender shoots, which are very attractive to grazing
pests, are protected.
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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Grazers "Garden" 250ml bottle sufficient
to spray 1600m2 or approximately 350 plants 300mm high.
Application rate 30ml per 5 litres (approx $4.80 per 5 litres
of mix)
Price: $40.00, Australia $35.55 GST exclusive
Freight on North Island $5.00,
South Island $5.00, Australia $10.00.
(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 $115.00, Australia $102.22 GST
exclusive
Freight on North Island $10.00,
South Island $15.00, Australia $20.00 |
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Grazers "10 acre" (4 hectare) 1 litre pack.
Application rate 250mls per 250 litres. Knapsack 10mls per
10 litres. (approx $1.60 per 5 litres of mix)
10 acre (4 hectare) pack $320.00, Australia $284.44
GST exclusive
Freight on North Island $10.00,
South island $15.00,
Australia $20.00
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Grazers is also available at:
Alter-Natives wholesale nursery, Waipu.
They sell and use Grazers on their nursery stock so when
the customer purchases trees they don't get them eaten
off the first night. A great range of plants and lots
of useful information on this site.
www.alter-natives.co.nz
Placemakers
102 Ostend Road, Waiheke Island
09 372 0060
Blueskin Nurseries
State Highway 1, Waitati
03 4822 828
www.blueskinnurseries.co.nz
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Health and Safety Data Sheet
Grazers Rabbit, 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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