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Every year, gardeners have to think about how to protect their potato crop from the Colorado potato beetle. After winter, females begin to actively lay eggs. Each individual is capable of producing about 500 eggs. After about 3 weeks, small larvae are born, which eat the leaves of the potato. I am glad that there are a huge number of effective drugs that can destroy almost all beetles in 1 procedure. These means include the drug "Zhukoed". In this article, we will take a closer look at its properties and how to use it.
Description of the drug "Zhukoed"
The manufacturer of this drug is the August company. It is safe to say that the manufacturers have tried very hard while working on this tool. They took into account all the factors and the effect of various substances on pests. Thanks to this, a 3 in 1 product was obtained, which kills not only adults, but also larvae, and even eggs. Such properties of the drug satisfied many gardeners.
The tool contains the following substances:
- Imidacloprid... It is an effective fast-acting substance that can accumulate in the green mass of the plant. Then, when eating the leaves, the beetles simply paralyze.
- Alpha cypermethrin... It is able to paralyze the pest, thanks to the effect on the nervous system. The substance begins to act within an hour after entering the body. Alpha-cypermethrin is in the second safety class, which means that the substance can be hazardous to human health. If the drug gets on the body and mucous membranes, it is necessary to immediately rinse the throat and nose, and also take a shower. Next, you should drink activated charcoal and use the services of a doctor.
- Clothianidin... The substance also accumulates in the plant. Remains effective over a long period of time. Causes death in insects.
You can buy the drug at any specialized store. Since there are fakes, you should buy the substance only in the original branded packaging. You can also buy the tool on the manufacturer's official website on the Internet.
Instructions for using the product
You can start using the drug only after studying the instructions. The amount of funds for 1 weave of a potato garden is 1.5 ml. Further, the cooking process takes place in this way:
- The easiest way to measure the amount of the drug is with a medical syringe. They collect the product and pour it into a prepared container.
- Then a liter of water is poured into it and the solution is thoroughly mixed.
- Next, the remaining 2 liters of water are poured into the container and everything is mixed again.
- The prepared mixture is placed in the sprayer tank and the site is treated.
- The amount of solution used depends on the size of the bushes.
- The prepared mixture should be used immediately and the residues should be disposed of.
Important! Reviews about the drug "Beetle" from the Colorado potato beetle suggest that weather conditions affect the quality of the procedure.
So do the treatment on a day without precipitation and strong wind. After rains, the procedure will need to be repeated.
Benefits of the drug
The advantages of this tool include the following:
- effective fight against beetles at different stages of growth and development;
- those insects that are on the lower part of the leaf are also eliminated;
- the pest finally dies within 24 hours;
- the poison does not get to the potatoes themselves;
- minimal exposure to the drug on a person while observing safety rules;
- air temperature and humidity do not affect the processing of plants;
- correspondence of the price and quality of the drug.
Safety engineering
So that the substances contained in the drug do not affect human health, you must follow simple safety rules:
- Always wear protective clothing. Gloves, a mask and goggles, rubber boots and heavy clothing will prevent the product from penetrating the skin or mucous membranes.
- The treatment of the beds should be carried out on a windless day. It is advisable to do this in the morning or evening, when the sun is not so active.
- Do not eat, drink or smoke during the procedure.
- Children, pets and pregnant women should not be near the site.
- Do not mix the drug with other substances that have completely different properties.
- After processing, all clothing and shoes must be washed. Then you should take a shower and rinse your throat and nose.
Correct use of the product guarantees a good harvest. You don't have to worry about the quality of the products, since the substances are completely neutralized before the time of harvest.
Conclusion
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"Beetle Eater" is an excellent remedy for the Colorado potato beetle. Many gardeners have already tried this substance on their own experience and claim that the drug is completely safe and effective. It is quite easy to use, it is diluted and you can spray the bushes. The main thing is to follow the precautions carefully during the procedure.
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