Lime Sulphur

Lime Sulphur (Calcium Polysulfide)

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Brief Introduction
1. Product name: Lime sulphur
2. Another name: Calcium polysulfide
3. Formulation: 29% AS
4. CAS NO.:1344-81-6

Description
This product kills fungus, pests and worm eggs by permeating and corroding fungus along with the body wall of pests. It is an inorganic sulfur preparation used for destroying the fungus, pest and the acarid. It is also effective for various kinds of diseases, such as powdery mildew, rust, brown rot, brown blotch, black spot, red spider, diaspidiotus perniciosus, etc.

Features
1. Long-lasting efficacy: The efficacy of the lime sulphur can last for about half a month. The optimum effect is achievable within 7 to 10 days after the application.
2. Low residual: After the decomposition, the residual chemical elements like calcium and sulphur which are the necessary secondary elements for plant growth will be absorbed by the fruits and leaves of plants.
3. Non-resistant: With a history of more than 100 years, this product will not cause resistance of pests or diseases. It is also low-priced and broad-spectrum.

Usages
1. Spraying
The lime sulphur can be sprayed onto nursery-grown plants and lawns to control the diseases as red spider, scale insect, rust, powdery mildew, etc. It is also necessary to apply it during garden cleaning after the leaves fall from fruit trees in autumn and winter.
2. Coating tree trunks
In early spring or late autumn, users can spray or evenly coat tree trunks with the solution and the dilution is 180 to 400 times.
3. Treating wounds
Applying this product on wounds can reduce harmful bacteria infection and prevent wound decay and canker.

Related Names
Sulfur Fungicide | Fruit Tree Spray | Pests and Diseases Control