'Peppering'

Pest Control for Large Areas

`Peppering' is a method of pest control suggested by the founder of the Biodynamic agricultural movement, Rudolf Steiner back in 1924. Since that time it has been used successfully in many different circumstances. We have experienced its value in controlling everything from weeds to insects to possums, rabbits and rats. Essentially the pest eg. an insect, is gathered and burnt to an ash. This is then spread over the land you wish to protect. Over the years this basic recipe has been developed and now the ash is processed into a liquid form, which can be easily sprayed over orchards by incorporating it into existing spraying rounds.

The aim of `peppering' is to inhibit the reproductive potential of any plant, insect or animal, one applies the method too. Steiner suggested that this method may take up to four years to become fully effective, however our experience has shown that effective results can be experienced within a matter of days.

With the passion vine hopper, Jane Cooks orchard has reported she used the pepper for the first time 3 seasons ago. The first season her infestation level was very small, while last year it is still of no great concern. Several (20+) other growers have reported good levels of control after starting to use it last season. Several growers are reporting having unsprayed shelter belts, black with hoppers and sooty mould, while meters away their sprayed vines are clean.

Several orchards are also using `Etherics 1000' and 501 Comp. and have reported a quicker more powerful effect from the peppers .

Tim Oliver. Kiwi Fruit Orchardist. Waikato

“An investment of $5000 in peppers earned an extra $100,000 from our orchard.”

Peppers for Bronz Beetle, Leaf Roller, Fullers Rose Weevil, Passion Vine Hopper and Scale insect are presently available.

OTHER PESTS

WEEDS

Most plants are able to be `peppered'. Peppering stops the new seeds germinating, so annuals are the easiest. Perennials will need to have the parent plant removed by some other method, either physical or chemical. Root dividing plants are most difficult

INSECTS

In most cases it is the adult insect required for the process. The burning however does need to occur at specific times. If you can supply us with the pest we can finish it off at the right time.

BIRDS

Birds too can be used and sprayed over a orchard or vineyard. One or two specimens are all we need for this. Preferably females if possible.

BdMax has a separate BirdScare product - not peppering - which has proven to be every effective in orchards and we suggest its use before using peppers.

MAMMALS

All mammals can be treated. We only need the skin of the mammals, so please skin it before sending it to us. One skin is often enough and preferably female. The effects from mammal peppers can last for two to three years from one or two applications. This makes this method an extremely cost effective option for the broad acre farmer.

In most cases the remedy can be returned within the week. The earlier in the season the better. Do not wait until you have a problem. Prevention is better than cure.

The sooner spraying begins

the better the control

Prices

Collection of product extra.

Pre made generic peppers $70/lt - see our online shop