Overview and rules for the use of poison from the Colorado potato beetle

Chemicals can reliably protect potato plantations not only from pests, but also from certain diseases. Each agent has a certain activity and, depending on the active substance, affects parasites in its own way. All the pesticides have several characteristics in common - in comparison with the sparing agents, they are more effective, but at the same time they are toxic to one degree or another, therefore, poisoning from the Colorado potato beetle requires strict observance of all the rules of use prescribed in the instructions. Next, we will consider the most popular insecticidal drugs and tell you what conditions you must adhere to when using them.

Chemical pesticides: choose and use

Today, any specialized store is able to offer the buyer a lot of different drugs from the Colorado potato beetle. The manufacturer of each of them assures the agronomist in the high efficiency of his product, and therefore the choice becomes very difficult. In order to ease the problem of choice, we suggest that you familiarize yourself with the most popular chemicals and find out how to use them.

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Pesticides against the Colorado potato beetle come in several forms. It can be a concentrated emulsion, powder, aerosol and solution. Among summer residents, the following are popular:

1. "Aktara" is a highly effective means of rapid action. The result becomes noticeable after 15 minutes after processing. Regardless of weather conditions, this tool will protect the landing for 24 days.
   

   On a note! This chemical differs from many other professional poisons in that the active substance does not accumulate in the tubers, but moves up the plant stem!

2. "Antizhuk" is a systemic pesticide that has a contact-intestinal effect. Activity is already evident in the first minutes after treatment and works both against adults and against their larvae. To destroy the entire colony, several treatments will be required, since this preparation does not affect the eggs of the Colorado potato beetle.
3. "Bankol" is a pesticide against the Colorado potato beetle, which, after penetration into the body of an insect, suppresses the functioning of its nervous system. The parasite loses its ability to move, eat for 3 days is guaranteed to die. For animals and birds it is low toxic, for bees - safe.
4. "Bombardier" - copes with a massive invasion of pests, and therefore recommended for use in such critical situations. It shows activity quickly and for the complete destruction of all the larvae of the Colorado potato beetle and adult individuals, one treatment is enough.
5. Ratibor is a reliable protection not only for nightshade, but also for tomatoes, eggplant, sugar beets, onions, plums and apple trees. Effective against the Colorado potato beetle and many other sucking and gnawing insects. The activity of the drug manifests itself quite quickly.

Whatever insecticide from the Colorado potato beetle you choose, always follow the instructions for use that are written on the package and follow safety rules.

Basic Terms of Use

All of the above pesticides are poisons, and, as you know, absolutely harmless poisons do not exist. Sure, you can find the most low-toxic drug, but even it does not guarantee absolute safety for your health. Therefore, before performing any action with the poisonous substance, care must be taken to have gloves to protect the skin of the hands, mask or respirator that will help prevent the chemical from getting into the respiratory tract, and glasses - they will come in handy when using liquid products that require spraying, and protect the mucous membranes. In addition, when processing plantings from the Colorado potato beetle, it is necessary to adhere to the following rules:

• during the work smoking is not allowed, as well as eating;
• spraying must be carried out in calm weather;
• preparations against the Colorado potato beetle should be alternated, as the parasite may develop resistance;
• for greater efficiency and time saving, it is desirable to carry out the treatment at the peak of the larvae exit;
  

  Recommendation! At this moment, the chemical will hit the largest number of individuals, as there will be no clutches, and adult bugs will not have time to leave the soil!

• to prevent the use of chemical poisons of persons under the age of 18, as well as women during pregnancy and lactation;
• The working solution is prepared, as a rule, in two stages: on the first, the insecticide is diluted in a small amount of water, on the second, it is brought to the required volume by mixing the “mother solution” with water;
• for spraying the solution, you can use a balloon atomizer, a backpack sprayer or a household spray;
  

  Important! It is strictly forbidden to spray chemicals with brooms, watering cans and other similar devices!

• the working solution must be sprayed evenly on both the upper and lower surfaces of the sheet;

• re-processing is carried out immediately after the discovery of new bugs and preferably with the help of another drug;
  

  On a note! After the first contact with the pesticides, most pests die. However, those who managed to survive will be weakened, but at the same time they will have immunity to this drug!

• Tops from processed plants and weeds that were picked near them cannot be fed to pets;
• three weeks before harvesting, the application of pesticides on potato fields is stopped.

Using chemical insecticides is quite simple, and subject to all the rules, the effectiveness of the selected product will be very high. We advise you to always pay attention to the information prescribed in the instructions and not to ignore personal protective equipment.