Application of Aktara for potatoes
Aktara for potatoes is a broad-spectrum fungicide. It is used to protect houseplants, garden flowers and shrubs from insects.
Application of Aktara for potatoes
Indications for use
The chemical belongs to the group of neocotinoids and is designed to protect many types of vegetables, including potatoes, from harmful insects:
- Colorado beetles;
- aphids;
- scabbards;
- thrips;
- worm.
The use of Aktara for potatoes is especially indicated during the invasions of the Colorado potato beetles. The effectiveness of the pesticide is the same both when irrigated and when applied to the soil.
Chemical action
Aktara is an insecticide of the Swiss company "Syngenta". The drug is based on thiamethoxam in a proportion of 250 g per 1 kg or 240 g per 1 liter. The substance begins to act immediately after irrigation of the shrubs, the pesticide spreads through the leaves within 20 hours, when processing trees, the spreading time is several days.
Insects consume poisoned leaves and stems, which depress their nervous system. Within half an hour after the pesticide enters the body, the pest completely refuses food and dies in a day.
The period of the protection effect lasts from 2 weeks to a month, depending on the weather. It is recommended to alternate the chemical with other fungicides because the effect can be lost due to rain or frequent watering. Also, the substance does not have a targeted effect on the larvae of beetles, therefore, even when treated with a fungicide, there is a possibility that the problem will return along with the grown offspring.
Release form
The drug is released in granules or in liquid
When buying a pesticide, be sure to pay attention to:
- the integrity of the packaging;
- on the release form of the drug;
- for the presence of instructions for preparing the solution and processing the soil
To avoid fakes, you should purchase an insecticide in a specialized store, and at the same time consult with a specialist.
The drug is produced in granular and liquid form:
- granules in packages - 4 g each;
- bottles - 250 g each;
- in the form of liquid - 9 ml.
The packaging should be protected from direct sunlight and stored in a dry place. The room temperature should not exceed 27 ° C.
Insecticide dilution rules
According to the instructions for use of Aktara for potatoes, the composition of the drug is distributed only through the leaves and stems. Potato tubers remain outside the area of the drug.
To properly and effectively treat potatoes and other crops with a pesticide, you need a solution. The success of the fight against harmful insects depends on its concentration. When preparing poison for pests, you should carefully read the instructions. Different concentrations of the chemical are prepared for different types of insects.
The instructions for breeding Aktara pest protection for potatoes and other vegetable crops may differ slightly.
Processing methods
One of two methods is used to process potatoes:
- tillage before planting or during growth;
- spraying an already adult plant.
Soil cultivation just before planting a vegetable crop is very effective. This requires 8 g of insecticide per bucket of water. The resulting solution is enough for 10 sq. m. It gives strong immunity against Colorado beetles and midges. A lower dosage of 1 g per 10 liters is used before planting garden plants against small pests: podura, colembula.
The processing of vegetable crops by spraying is carried out using the following proportions: 12 g of fungicide per 10 l of water. Application of pesticide Aktara for watering tomatoes and cucumbers - 4 g per 10 liters of water. Watering is carried out under the root system, which gives lasting protection against aphids and thrips.
Fruit trees are also susceptible to attack by harmful insects. To spray them, you can use Aktara's solution in a proportion of 3-4 g per 10 liters of water. The same solution can be used for pears and plums.
Terms of use of the solution
The prepared solution should be used on the day of preparation. It is advisable to handle the crop in dry weather. Lack of wind is another factor when spraying. Irrigation with pesticides should be done in the evening to eliminate the risk of leaf burns on the plant.
When watering and applying pesticide to the soil, do not touch adjacent plants. You need to spray the bushes and moisten the soil abundantly, sparing no expense, only then you will not have to doubt its effectiveness.
Safety engineering
When working with chemicals, a person is required to strictly adhere to the rules and safety measures. Do not eat or drink during the work. After processing, wash your hands thoroughly with warm water and soap.
It is important to wear heavy-duty protective clothing.
During the procedure, use a respirator and goggles. If part of the product gets on the skin, the place is washed with water, and then washed with soap. In case of contact with eyes, they are also washed with water, after which they consult a doctor. The use of Aktara on potatoes gives excellent results.