Achook is a Neem (Mwarobaini) based insecticide, nematicide and pesticide.
About Achook
The facts about our Neem based nematicide, insecticide and pesticide.
- Achook is biodegradable and environment-friendly.
- Achook is ecologically safe.
- Achook has very low toxicity and is NOT known to harm beneficial insects like bees.
- Achook has a low pre-harvest interval of 8 hours.
- Achook is ideal for integrated Pest management (IPM) particularly for resistance management of parasitic nematodes and insect pests in alternation with other pesticides.
Achook is recommended for control of Root-Knot Nematodes and other parasitic nematodes on a range of crops. It is believed to act by inhibiting eggs from hatching, larvae from emerging, and reducing in penetration ability of larvae.
Achook as a Nematode Control
Many plant-parasitic nematodes feed on the roots of plants. The feeding process damages the plant’s root system and reduces the plant’s ability to absorb water and nutrients. Typical nematode damage symptoms are a reduction of root mass, a distortion of root structure and/or enlargement of the roots. Nhance may be a product the at can be used to grow root mass really quickly and healthily in conjunction with Achook.
Crops | Rate | Solution per Plant/ Tree |
|---|---|---|
| Beans, Peas, Onions, Etc. | 6 Litres Achook into 10,000-20,000 Litres water per hectare. Apply once 7-14 days from germination/transplanting | |
| Tomatoes, Brinjals, Chillies, Okra, etc. | 6 Litres Achook into 6,000 Litres water per hectare. Apply once 7-14 days from germination/transplanting | 250ml of solution per plant Prepare stock solution of 100ml in 100 Litres of water |
| Citrus | 20ml Achook per 5 Litres water per tree Alternate with other nematicides | 20ml Achook per 5 Litres water per tree. |
| Banana | 8ml Achook per 2 Litres water per mat Alternate with other nematicides | 8ml Achook per 2 Litres water per mat. |
| Roses | 6 Litres water Hectare. Alternate with other nematicides |
Achook as a Pesticide & Insect Control
It effectively controls foliar insect pests like White Fly, Borers, Diamond Back Moth, Coffee Leaf Miner, caterpillars, Aphids, Thrips, Mites, Bollworms, etc. Achook offers multiple actions of antifeedant, repellent, insect growth disruptant (IGR), etc.
Foliar application is recommended at 1 Litre per hectare or 20ml into 20 Litres of water.
Reasons to apply Achook in your process!
- A versatile nematicide, insecticide, and pesticide: It is an effective nematicide, insecticide, and pesticide. It has been proven to work effectively on a wide range of crops.
- Multiple Modes of Action on pests: It is very effective at every stage of the development of insects and pests. It acts as an antifeedant, repellent, insect growth disputant (IGR), etc. This works at the egg stage, larva stage, pupae stage, and adult stage.
- Sustainable and environment-friendly: Achook is biodegradable, environment-friendly, and ecologically safe. It has very low toxicity and is not known to harm beneficial insects.
- Bee-friendly: It does not cause harm to bees.
- Effective on a wide range of pests: Achook effectively controls foliar insect pests like White Fly, Borers, Diamond Back Moth, Coffee Leaf Miner, caterpillars, Aphids, Thrips, Mites, Bollworms, etc.
- Safe for your pests and other animals on your farm: It’s safe for birds, pets, fish, livestock or other area wildlife when used. Achook is biodegradable and non-toxic.
- Safe for indoor use: It’s is safe to use indoors to prevent pests and disease. Just spray the leaves to kill pests without having the worry of harming your kids or household pets.
- Earthworm friendly: While traditional chemical pesticides can harm earthworms, It, on the other hand, has the opposite effect by encouraging earthworm activity.
- Achook does NOT pollute your water: Because It’s biodegradable and non-toxic, it will not pollute groundwater or cause toxic runoff into streams and nearby bodies of water. You can use it with total peace of mind.
- Can be used to protect your plant until the day of harvest. PHI of 8 hours: Many pesticides can’t be used during certain stages of plant growth; however, It can be used throughout the planting season up until the day you harvest so your plants are never without protection.
Achook Product Information
Achook is a Botanical nematicide/insecticide extracted from the Neem tree (Mwarobaini) containing azadirachtin & neem limonoids for the control of parasitic nematodes and insect pests. Get more in-depth information about Achook and its safety information.
