Broad Blue Protect Ready-to-Use Spray 750ml — Systemic Mite & Insect Control for Ornamental Plants
BB-PEST-PROTECT-750RTU
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Broad Blue Protect RTU is a 750ml pre-mixed systemic spray built for one job: stopping broad mites, spider mites, and leaf-chewing insects in ornamental plants. One application protects the plant from the inside for up to 8 weeks — the active moves through the vascular system, so new growth is covered as it emerges. No mixing, no dilution math, just pull the trigger. Ornamental use only, 8-week withholding period — this isn't for food crops or anything you plan to eat.
Specifications
- Ornamental plants only. Not for food crops, herbs, vegetables, or anything you plan to consume. The 8-week withholding is non-negotiable.
- Apply in week 2 of vegetative growth for best uptake — the plant has enough foliage to absorb the active, but you're well clear of any flowering window.
- Spray lights-off. Always. Hot leaves plus systemic spray is a leaf-burn combination.
- Shake well before every use. Systemic actives can settle during storage.
- Use preventatively if you've had a broad mite or thrip problem before — 8 weeks of protection is cheaper than losing a crop.
- Rotate with different-action products across cycles (like organic contact sprays) to reduce any chance of resistance building up.
- Wear gloves and don't spray near fish tanks or ponds. It's a synthetic product, not a herbal one.
How to Apply
Pairs Well With
Organic contact spray for food crops and late-flower coverage where Broad Blue can't go. Different mode of action — smart rotation partner.
Insect Traps & MonitorsSticky traps flag pest pressure before it's a real problem — the earlier you spot a broad mite issue, the easier it is to handle.
Full Pest Management RangeBuild a rotation program across different modes of action. Stacking one-trick products is how resistance builds — rotation is how you avoid it.
Grow TentsA sealed tent with good airflow and clean inputs is the first line of pest defence. Broad Blue is the second.
FAQ
Can I use this on food crops, herbs, or vegetables?
No. Broad Blue Protect is registered for ornamental plants only and carries an 8-week withholding period. It's not cleared for food crops, herbs, fruit, or any plant you plan to consume. If you need pest control on edibles, use an organic option with zero withholding like Zero Tolerance.
Does one spray really last 8 weeks?
Yes. Because it's systemic, the active translocates through the plant's vascular system and keeps working from the inside — including on new growth. That's different to contact sprays, which only protect the foliage that was wet at the time of application.
What's the difference between Broad Blue and organic sprays like Zero Tolerance?
Broad Blue is a synthetic systemic — it works from inside the plant for 8 weeks, but isn't safe on food crops. Zero Tolerance is an organic contact spray — it kills on contact, leaves no residue, and is safe on edibles through flower. Different tools for different jobs. Serious growers often keep both.
Can I spray it during flowering?
No — apply in early vegetative growth (around week 2 of veg). The 8-week systemic window is designed to cover a typical veg-to-flower cycle with a single application. Spraying in flower risks active residue at harvest and doesn't align with the withholding period.
Is it safe around pets and kids?
Treat it like any synthetic pesticide. Keep pets and children out of the grow space until foliage is fully dry and the room is well-ventilated. Wear gloves when spraying. Store out of reach of children. Don't spray near fish tanks, ponds, or aquariums.
What if I already have a bad mite or thrip infestation?
Broad Blue works on active pests too. Remove heavily infested leaves first, bag and bin them, then apply. For severe cases you can pair with a contact spray as the first knockdown, then apply Broad Blue to lock in the 8-week protection window.
Will pests build resistance if I use it every cycle?
Yes, eventually — any single-mode-of-action product will push resistance if you rely on it exclusively. Rotate Broad Blue with products that work differently (organic contact sprays, beneficial predators, different actives) across cycles to keep it effective long-term.
Does it ship to Tasmania and regional Australia?
Yes — ships Australia-wide. Free shipping over $499*. RTU trigger spray ships as standard freight (no dangerous goods classification), so delivery to WA, NT, and TAS is on the regular national timeline. Questions on your postcode? Message us.
One Spray. Eight Weeks. Done.
Systemic pest control for ornamental plants. Shipped Australia-wide. Free shipping over $499*.