The annual struggle of gardeners with the Colorado potato beetle for many years has not yielded positive results, despite neither the achievements of science, nor the folk methods of struggle. Each gardener in the season of these gluttonous insects tries in every way to get rid of them. But the bug has the ability to quickly adapt to insecticides and survives safely.The complexity of the fight also lies in the rapid spread of the pest over a large territory, because it is a flying insect. Now he is not there except in the regions of the Far North. The beetle is able to completely destroy the nightshade crop and leave the owner without a “second bread”.
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Alatar - a remedy for the Colorado potato beetle
A relatively new tool on the insecticide market. It is universal in the fight against almost all pests.
Alatar is a liquid with a very unpleasant odor. The combination of such active substances as malathion, cypermethrin, solvent, stabilizer in it makes the drug deadly for insects. Moreover, the manufacturer added an adhesive to the composition of the product for a longer effect.
Cypermethrin is a third generation insecticide. The combination of the components of the drug provides an effective fight against flying insects.
Since the Colorado potato beetle has great adaptability to various poisons, the manufacturer, combining two substances in one, excluded the fact of the beetle's survival after the use of the drug.
Drug advantage
Compared to other means, Alatar is a better option.
- High efficiency due to a combination of two strong components.
- Thanks to a special adhesive, Alatar is not washed off by dew and rain.
- Profitability due to the low consumption rate.
Instructions for use
The consumption rate of the drug is 5 ml per 10 liters per 1 hundredth. Dilute the tool as follows:
- prepare a container of 1 to 3 liters, pour cold water;
- open the ampoule and pour the contents into water, mix;
- add liquid to a volume of 10 liters and mix well again.
The instructions for the drug detail the processing rules for each culture. For spraying potatoes per 100 square meters. m. spend 10 liters of solution. Do not carry out more than two treatments. Last spraying is best done three weeks before harvesting.
The agent, on average, is removed from the cells of the plant in 20 days. Therefore, it is not recommended to spray shortly before digging up potatoes, otherwise you can harm your health.
Recommended Processing Time
The main condition for processing is dry, calm weather. You should study the weather forecast, gathering for decisive measures to combat the pest. If precipitation or wind gain is predicted, then it is better to refuse processing on this day. The fight will not be effective. As a last resort, you should try to process the potatoes 6-7 hours before rainfall.During this time, the tool should have time to produce its effect.
With a strong wind, the product will simply be demolished from the plant and all costs will be wasted. Temperature is recommended 10-25 degrees Celsius. Time to choose is morning or evening.
Processing the plant must be carried out carefully, making sure that the product is distributed evenly over the leaves. You can not leave any parts of the bush unprocessed. Otherwise, the bug will not die, but will begin to get used to the drug, which will reduce its effect to nothing.
And getting rid of insects will simply become impossible. Alatar is one of the strongest insecticides. The use of other means will no longer have any effect. In order to avoid the development of immunity, it is recommended to alternate Alatar with other means, but subject to proper use.
The result of the action begins to be observed after a few hours. Within 2 days, insects die.
Security measures
- Alatar incorporates a solvent. Therefore, it is forbidden to carry out processing near an open flame. No smoking.
- When processing, you should pay attention so that the product does not fall on exposed skin. To do this, it is better to wear protective clothing and gloves.
- After work, wash your hands and face thoroughly with soap and water.
- Do not let other people, children and animals spray close to the spraying site.
- If it enters the digestive tract, it is necessary to absorb as much water and activated carbon as possible.
Reviews
Those who tested the drug in practice leave mostly positive reviews, while noting the high effectiveness of the drug. Many, thanks to Alatar, saved their harvest from the rampant invasion of the Colorado potato beetle. Moreover, it helps not only from the Colorado potato beetle, but also from many other pests.
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