The extract of garlic and pepper is obtained by pressing the previously sterilized to prolong the life of the bulbs and remove pollutants.
TOTALGARLIC acts by ingestion, causing digestive disorders to insect stops feeding. In some cases it causes some skin irritation from insect larvae. Because of its sulfur compounds is a repellent pest, such as insects, mites, nematodes, slugs, Symphyllans, etc., systemic broad spectrum, is absorbed by the vascular system of the plant; changing smell of plants prevents pest attack.
TOTALGARLIC is completely biodegradable, it does not change the smell and taste of fruits and vegetables, or any other crop where applicable. The smell of garlic in the environment disappears within minutes after application.
TOTALGARLIC masks pheromones produced by the insects and mites, decreasing mating cause digestive disorders and an effect on-exciting therein, which is altered and confused.
TOTALGARLIC unlike some organophosphate insecticides, pyrethroids, carbamates and abamectines, has little effect on wildlife, parasitoids and predators. In biological control programs and sustainable pest management should be applied 48 hours before or after the release of beneficial insects.
TOTALGARLIC contains: alliin, allicin, adenosine, s-allyl cysteine, allyl, quercetin, saponin, selenium, iodine, phenolic acids and escordina among others.