Eliminate Soil Borne Pests!
Root Cleaner Soil Drench will stop and eliminate Thrips, Fungus Gnats, Root Aphids and minimize root rot and egg hatching by disrupting their feeding and reproduction. Root Cleaner attacks fungus and algae and causes the pests to dehydrate and dry up. High moisture levels in soils, media and around pots enhances the development of fungus gnats and other pests. If untreated fungus gnats will feed on the beneficial material in the soil. If a fungal food source is not available, fungus gnats may feed directly on plants and inhibit the plant from rooting. This may also damage the root zone as they feed on seedlings and potted plants. On many healthy steamed plants, larvae may tunnel into stems and cause plants to wilt and die. Larval feeding on roots may increase the development of root and stem rots such as Pythium. When this occurs, plants will be stunted with reduced growth. Also, pests droppings on plants may carry other diseases.Root Cleaner Sol Drench is for use in soil and coco.
Steps to Clean Your Soil with Root Cleaner:
Prepar
Shake Root Cleaner really well before measuring and again during application. Mix 1 oz (30 mL) of Root Cleaner per 1 gallon of water. Do not mix with nutrients or feed.
Application:
Pour the mixed solution evenly around the base of each plant or directly into the soil. For a gallon-sized container, use about 1 cup of the mixed solution. Add water so the solution soaks through the media to where the pests are located.
Reapplication:
Reapply every 3-4 days until symptoms are eliminated. Use only when needed.
Post-Application Rinse:
Flush the applied area with plain water 15-20 minutes after applying. This step is crucial to wash away dead pests and pathogens.
Dry and Reinoculate:
Let the media dry for a day, then reinoculate with nutrients and beneficials.
Avoid Stagnant Water: Ensure good drainage, as stagnant water can lead to new pest or fungal issues.
Soil Wash
Mix 1 oz per gallon, drench the soil thoroughly, flush with plain water 15-20 minutes later, and let the media dry for a day before reinoculating with nutrients and beneficials.
Larger Areas: If you're treating a larger area or not dealing with potted plants, you can use a sprayer to distribute the solution over the soil. Saturate the top layer of soil thoroughly, wait 15 minutes, till the soil and spray again.
For Prevention & Maintenance
Use only when needed, at 1 oz per gallon, at the first sign of root pests.
Application rate: Mix 1 oz (30 mL) of Root Cleaner to 1 gallon of water. DO NOT MIX WITH NUTRIENTS OR FEED.
Root Drench
Root Cleaner can be applied to media using a drench application at 1 oz (30 mL) per gallon of water. Do not mix with nutrients or feed! Apply the mixed Root Cleaner solution into the plant's root zone, and irrigate so the material moves throughout the root zone or where the pests are located.
Post Application Rinse (Important): Rinse 15-20 minutes after application. Pour water into the media and flush thoroughly to rinse all the dead pests and pathogens away from your media. Reapply your nutrients or beneficials only after you have completely flushed your media with water.
To treat an active problem, reapply every 3-4 days until symptoms are eliminated. We recommend the drench and soak method when treating infestations.
Root Cleaner FAQs
What does Root Cleaner Soil Wash kill?
Root Cleaner cleans the root zone. It kills fungus gnats (both adults and larvae), thrips and root aphids, and it helps control and prevent Pythium and Rhizoctonia. Apply it as a soil drench or soil wash so the solution reaches the media where these pests and pathogens live, then rinse with plain water.
Can I use Root Cleaner in coco coir?
Yes. Root Cleaner is for use in soil and coco, from seed to harvest. Mix 1 oz (30 mL) per gallon of water and apply it into the root zone. Then irrigate so the solution moves through the media. Do not mix it with nutrients or feed. Reapply your nutrients only after the post-application flush.
How do I get rid of fungus gnats in my pots?
Drench the root zone with Root Cleaner at 1 oz (30 mL) per gallon of water, which kills both adult fungus gnats and their larvae. After 15-20 minutes, flush the media with plain water. Reapply every 3-4 days until symptoms are eliminated. Gnats thrive in wet, warm, shady conditions, so keep drainage good and avoid standing water.
How do I treat root aphids with a soil drench?
Mix Root Cleaner at 1 oz (30 mL) per gallon of water with no nutrients. Apply it into the root zone and add water so the solution soaks through the media to the area where the root aphids are. After 15-20 minutes, flush thoroughly with plain water. Reapply every 3-4 days until symptoms are eliminated.
Does Root Cleaner help with Pythium and root rot?
Yes. Root Cleaner helps control and prevent Pythium and Rhizoctonia. Fungus gnat larvae feeding on roots can raise the risk of root and stem rots such as Pythium, so cleaning out the pests also protects roots. Make sure drainage is good, because stagnant water encourages new pest and fungal problems.
Do I need to rinse after a Root Cleaner drench?
Yes, this step matters. Flush the applied area with plain water 15-20 minutes after applying to wash away dead pests and pathogens. Then let the media dry for a day and reinoculate with nutrients and beneficials, which restores what may have been lost during cleaning.
Can I mix Root Cleaner with nutrients?
No. Don't mix Root Cleaner with nutrients or feed. Mix it only with water at 1 oz (30 mL) per gallon. Apply it, wait 15-20 minutes, and flush with plain water. Then let the media dry for a day and reinoculate with nutrients and beneficials.
How often should I use Root Cleaner?
Use Root Cleaner only when needed. To treat an active problem, apply 1 oz (30 mL) per gallon of water and reapply every 3-4 days until symptoms are eliminated. Shake the bottle really well before measuring and again during application.
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Mode of Action
Some nematodes are beneficial to plant growth, but others are detrimental. Root Cleaner will harm nematodes, which some attack plants and serve as carriers for plant viruses in crops.
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