Silicid
Authorisation number: 044375-60 Distribution extension
- Formulation
- Contact powder
- first authorised
- 2022-11-30
- authorised until
- 2037-01-31
- Field of activity
- Acaricide, Insecticide
- Hazard to bees
- B3 – not hazardous to bees given the prescribed use
- Trial designation
- 10024-00010-AI-0-CP
Active substances
| Active substance | English name | Content | Basis | Type of substance | EU approved |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kieselgur | Kieselgur (diatomaceous earth) | 1,000 g/kg | parent structure | Wirkstoff | yes |
The chemical group (such as guanidines) is not provided by the BVL interface and therefore cannot be shown.
Modes of action
| Code | Mode of action | Text |
|---|---|---|
| WMIUNM | – | Mode of Action (IRAC-Group): UNM |
The BVL records the mode of action as a WM-series condition; the group follows the FRAC, HRAC or IRAC classification.
Holder and distribution
- Authorisation holder
- Biofa GmbH (DE)
- Distribution
- Detia Garda GmbH (DE)
Authorised uses (18)
| Crop | Pest | Area of use | Hazard to bees | Use no. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| stored cereals | Insects | conveyor belt | – | 044375-60/00-001 |
| stored cereals | mites | conveyor belt | – | 044375-60/00-002 |
| stored cereals | Insects | conveyor belt | – | 044375-60/00-003 |
| stored cereals | mites | conveyor belt | – | 044375-60/00-004 |
| rooms | Insects | In empty rooms | – | 044375-60/00-005 |
| rooms | mites | In empty rooms | – | 044375-60/00-006 |
| rooms | Insects | In mills and warehouses | – | 044375-60/00-007 |
| rooms | mites | In mills and warehouses | – | 044375-60/00-008 |
| rooms | Insects | In rooms | – | 044375-60/00-009 |
| rooms | mites | In rooms | – | 044375-60/00-010 |
| pulses (dried) | Insects | conveyor belt Permit (minor use) | – | 044375-60/01-001 |
| pulses (dried) | mites | conveyor belt Permit (minor use) | – | 044375-60/01-002 |
| pulses (dried) | Insects | conveyor belt Permit (minor use) | – | 044375-60/01-003 |
| pulses (dried) | mites | conveyor belt Permit (minor use) | – | 044375-60/01-004 |
| hemp | Insects | conveyor belt Permit (minor use) | – | 044375-60/01-005 |
| hemp | mites | conveyor belt Permit (minor use) | – | 044375-60/01-006 |
| hemp | Insects | conveyor belt Permit (minor use) | – | 044375-60/01-007 |
| hemp | mites | conveyor belt Permit (minor use) | – | 044375-60/01-008 |
Conditions of use
| Code | Text | Crop | Buffer zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| ST6101 | Wear particle-filtering half mask FFP3 or half mask with particle filter P3 (identification colour: white) according to the BVL guideline "Personal protective equipment for handling plant protection products", current version, when handling the product. | – | – |
Restrictions
| Code | Text | Crop | Buffer zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| WMIUNM | Mode of Action (IRAC-Group): UNM | – | – |
| SS206 | Working clothes (if no specific protective suit is required) and sturdy footwear (e.g. rubber boots) must be worn when applying/handling plant protection products. | – | – |
| SB166 | Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. | – | – |
| SB111 | Concerning the requirements for personal protective gear for handling the plant protection product the material safety data sheet and the instructions for use of the plant protection product as well as the guideline "Personal protective gear for handling plant protection prod-ucts" of the Federal Office of Consumer Protection and Food Safety (www.bvl.bund.de) must be observed. | – | – |
| SB010 | Keep out of children's reach. | – | – |
| EB001-2 | SP 1: Do not contaminate water with the product or its container (Do not clean application equipment near surface water./Avoid contamination via drains from farmyards and roads). | – | – |
| NB663 | Due to the manner in which authorisation governs application of the product, bees are not endangered.(B3) B3 | – | – |
| NN1001 | The product is classified as non-harmful for populations of relevant beneficial insects. | – | – |
| NN1002 | The product is classified as non-harmful for populations of relevant beneficial predatory mites and spiders. | – | – |
| SB001 | Avoid any unnecessary contact with the product. Misuse can lead to health damage. | – | – |
| SB005 | If medical advice is needed, have product container or label at hand. | – | – |
| WH952 | The indication identifying the mode of action must be assigned directly to each corresponding name of the active substance as supplementary information on the packaging and in the instructions for use. | – | – |
Hazard classification (GHS/CLP)
Hazard statements
- To avoid risks to human health and the environment, comply with the instructions for use.
Pack sizes
- 15.00 KX 31 (34)
- 2.00 KX 43 (34)
Distribution extensions
- SilicoSec (044375-00) Original product
Further information
Data source: PSM-API · Data as of: 2026-08-05
Only the authorisation notice together with the product label and instructions for use is legally binding.