SAVONA
potassium salts of fatty acids
Unit of packaging
Fatty acids
Pack size: bottle or jerrycan
Contains: 1 or 4 litres
Material Safety Datasheet (pdf)
Precautions
- keep out of reach of children
- keep in tightly closed container
- keep away from fire
- do not smoke, SAVONA is highly flammable
Preparation of solution
- mix the required amount of product with the required amount of water in a tank and stir well
- use soft water (rain- or mainswater)
- spray immediately after preparation
Target
Soft bodied insects such as whiteflies, thrips, aphids, mealybugs and leafhoppers.
SAVONA can be used as a corrective measure in biological control systems.
Rates | |||||
SAVONA | rate | m²/unit | interval (days) | frequency | rate |
preventive | - | - | - | - | - |
curative light | 1% | 1 ltr = 500 m² ; 4 ltr = 2000 m² | - | 1x | with spray volume of 2000 l/ha |
curative heavy | 1% | 1 ltr = 500 m² ; 4 ltr = 2 | - | 1x | with spray volume 2000 l/ha |
Application and dose
- apply with any type of normal spraying equipment
- treat all plant parts where the pest needs to be controlled
- pay attention to the undersides of the leaves
Environmental conditions
Avoid spraying in bright sunny conditions, at high temperatures or when plants are under stress.
Storage and handling
- storage after receipt: maximum 3 years (preferably in a dark place)
- storage temperature: frost-proof
- in original, unopened package
Remarks
- application should be conducted as per label recommendations
- SAVONA can have adverse effects on beneficials that are hit by spray but has no residual toxicity to any insect
- reintroduce beneficials after application of SAVONA when the crop has dried
- if effects on crop or variety are unknown spray a small test area first to verify the effect of SAVONA on the plant
Mode of action
SAVONA controls pests through contact.
Important!
The introduction rates of this product should be adjusted to the mode of action of the product and the results that can be expected in the crop where the product is applied. Your local Koppert consultant or recognized distributor will be able to advise you further.
Only use products that are permitted in your country / state and crop.


