Application of the Beetle Eater from the Colorado potato beetle
The Beetle Eater from the Colorado potato beetle is based on three insecticides that have different chemical structures and differ in their mechanism of action. The tool is effective, provides comprehensive protection for more than one month. Has an impact on 3 generations of pests: adults, larvae and egg laying.
Application of the Beetle Eater from the Colorado potato beetle
About the drug
The poisonous substance is available in a dosage of 9 ml. It is a concentrated carrot-colored liquid with a slight specific odor. Designed for processing potatoes, eggplants, tomatoes. Used in summer cottages, vegetable gardens, fields.
Penetrates into plant tissues 2 hours after treatment. After this time, the sun and rain will no longer affect its effectiveness. The pest enters the body through the respiratory system and with food. It disrupts the activity of the nervous system, causes paralysis, and then death. Upon contact of the poison with the chitinous coating, instant death of the larvae occurs.
Composition
- Imidacloprid - has a systemic effect, is well absorbed by the plant, quickly spreads through the tissues. Prevents re-invasion of Colorado potato beetles. Has stress-resistant characteristics, helps to increase productivity. Increases resistance to biotic and abiotic influences. Its effect lasts for a month. Decay time in soil is 2-3 months.
- Alpha-cypermethrin is a contact agent. Not absorbed by plants. Affects the nervous system of insects. The result is visible one hour after treatment. The product has been assigned a class 2 hazard to human health.
- Clothianidin - a substance that has a slow but long-lasting effect. Thanks to this component, there is no need for reprocessing. First, it accumulates in the roots, from where it enters all organs of culture.
Advantages
The beetle eater has a number of positive characteristics:
- Processing in one stage ensures the destruction of the entire population of the Colorado potato beetle, including insects that are on the lower parts of the leaves;
- minimal environmental impact on the effectiveness of the drug;
- the use of the agent in certain quantities does not have a toxic effect on the culture, for humans and other warm-blooded animals it is insignificant;
- fast action - within a day;
- the resistance of Colorado beetles to one or another component does not save them from death;
- strengthens plants - restores tissue structure.
Application
Spraying will relieve pests
The beetle eater belongs to the 3rd class of moderately hazardous substances. It should also be taken into account that the drug is poisonous for bees, amphibians and fish. To spray 1 weave of a plot, you will need 3 liters of the prepared solution. To do this, you need to take 1.5 ml of the substance. The total contents of the bottle are enough for 2 buckets of liquid - 9 liters each.
The beetle eater is bred in cold water according to the following instructions:
- the suspension is drawn into a syringe;
- add to 1 liter of water;
- stir thoroughly;
- add liquid in the required volume;
- shake;
- poured into a sprayer.
The solution is used only on the day of preparation. With very high and dense tops, its consumption can be increased. Processing should be carried out in calm, dry weather. If a heavy rain falls immediately after it, the effectiveness of the drug decreases.
The tops must be dry. To prevent burns on it, it is better to choose a suitable time for spraying - before 10 am or after 6 pm. It is produced no later than 2 weeks before mass flowering. 3 weeks before harvesting, the use of the poison is stopped.
Precautions
If used improperly, the drug causes poisoning and allergic reactions in a person. The degree of damage is different and is manifested by the following symptoms:
- nausea;
- vomiting;
- weakness;
- headache;
- diarrhea;
- heart palpitations.
Also, poison can accumulate in the body for a long time. Therefore, you should not eat young potatoes. If the spraying time is not followed, the fruits at full maturity will also contain hazardous substances. Their accumulation in the body threatens the development of various pathologies, as well as the activation of cancer cells.
Therefore, before using the Beetle Eater, you need to take care of protective equipment: rubber gloves, boots, overalls, respirator. It is worth adhering to the instructions for use, as well as following the recommendations regarding the spraying time. The spray gun should be directed in the opposite direction from you. When in contact with the substance, do not smoke, drink, eat. Keep children, pregnant women, pets away. After processing, be sure to take a shower. The vessel in which the solution was prepared should be discarded. Cannot be mixed with other drugs. Keep out of the reach of children.
Conclusion
The beetle eater is an excellent tool in the fight against the Colorado potato beetle. Provides plant protection throughout the season, and also increases its yield. One bottle is enough to process 6 acres.
The solution prepared according to the instructions will not harm human health, if you follow the rules and processing times. Then, by the time the fruits are harvested, there will be practically no toxic substances left in them.