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The Colorado potato beetle is a rounded insect with characteristic black and yellow stripes. The activity of the pest lasts from May to autumn. There are various methods to control the pest. The most effective are chemical preparations, the action of which allows you to neutralize the Colorado potato beetle. Such a remedy is "Spark triple effect" from the Colorado potato beetle and other varieties of this drug.
Forms of issue
The drug "Iskra" has several forms of release, depending on the active ingredients. All of them are used to process plantings from the Colorado beetle.
Iskra Zolotaya
The Iskra Zolotaya product is designed to protect plants from the Colorado potato beetle, aphids, and thrips. The tool has a long-lasting effect and, after use, retains its properties for a month.
The active ingredient here is imidacloprid, which, when interacting with insects, causes paralysis of the nervous system. As a result, paralysis and death of the pest occurs.
Iskra Zolotaya is available in the form of a concentrate or powder. On their basis, a working solution is prepared. For the treatment of potato plantings, the following concentrations of substances are used:
- 1 ml of concentrate per bucket of water;
- 8 g of powder in a bucket of water.
For each hundred square meters of landings, up to 10 liters of the prepared solution are required.
"Spark Double Effect"
The Iskra Double Effect preparation has a quick effect on pests. The product contains potassium fertilizer, which allows potatoes to restore damaged leaves and stems.
The drug is available in the form of tablets, which dissolve in water to obtain a working solution. Processing is carried out by spraying the plantings.
The composition of the "Spark Double Effect" includes the following components:
- permethrin;
- cypermethrin.
Permethrin is an insecticide that acts on insects by contact or after entering the body through the intestines. The substance has a fast action on the nervous system of Colorado potato beetles.
Permethrin does not decompose in sunlight, however, it quickly decomposes in soil and water. For humans, this substance is of little danger.
Cypermethrin is the second component of the drug. The substance paralyzes the nervous system Colorado potato beetle larvae and adults. The substance remains on the treated surfaces for 20 days.
Cypermethrin is most active during the day after use. Its properties persist for another month.
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According to the instructions for use for processing potatoes for every 10 sq. m plantings require 1 liter of drug solution. Depending on the area occupied by potatoes, the required amount of solution is determined.
"Spark Triple Effect"
To combat the pest, the drug "Spark Triple Effect" is used. It contains cypermethrin, permethrin and imidacloprid.
The product is available in packaged form. Each bag contains 10.6 g of the substance. The specified amount is used to process 2 acres of potatoes. Due to the action of three components, long-term protection of plants from the Colorado potato beetle is provided.
Spark Triple Effect also contains potassium supplements. Due to the intake of potassium, the immunity of plants increases, which recover faster after an attack of pests.
The remedy takes effect within an hour. The effect of its use lasts for more than 30 days.
Iskra Bio
Iskra Bio is intended to combat caterpillars, Colorado potato beetle larvae, spider mites and other pests. According to the description, a partial effect of the drug is noted on adult beetles.
The product can be used in hot weather. If the ambient temperature rises to + 28 ° C, then the efficiency of the components increases.
The action of the drug is based on avertin, which has a paralytic effect on pests. Avertin is the result of the activity of soil fungi. The product does not have a toxic effect on humans and animals.
After treatment, Iskra Bio destroys Colorado beetles within 24 hours. The drug is used at temperatures above + 18 ° C. If the ambient temperature drops to + 13 ° C, then the agent ceases to work.
Order of use
The drug is diluted in the required concentration, after which the plantings are processed. For work, you need a sprayer.
The solution is applied in the morning or evening, when there is no direct exposure to the sun. It is not recommended to carry out the procedure in strong winds and during precipitation.
When spraying, the solution should fall on the leaf plate and be evenly distributed over it. First, the drug is dissolved in a small amount of water, after which the solution is brought to the required volume.
Security measures
To achieve the best result without harming the environment, the following safety measures are observed when using Iskra:
- the use of protective equipment for hands, eyes and breathing;
- do not eat food or liquids, stop smoking during processing;
- during the spraying period, children and adolescents, pregnant women, animals should not be present on the site;
- after work, you need to wash your hands with soap and water;
- the finished solution cannot be stored;
- if necessary, the drug is disposed of in places remote from sources of water and sewage;
- the drug is stored in a dry place out of the reach of children, away from sources of fire, medicines and food;
- if the solution gets on the skin or eyes, rinse the place of contact with water;
- in case of penetration of the drug into the stomach, lavage is performed using a solution of activated carbon and consult a doctor.
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Conclusion
The Colorado potato beetle is one of the most dangerous pests in the garden.As a result of his activity, the crop is lost, and the plants do not receive the necessary development. The Colorado potato beetle prefers young shoots, and its maximum activity is observed during the potato flowering period.
The Iskra preparation includes a complex of substances, the action of which is aimed at getting rid of pests. The product can be used during the growing season of potatoes.
