The best preparations for potato moth (part 1)

Protection of the crop from pests is the main task that arises before the owner of the suburban area.

One of most valuable vegetables Potatoes are considered in the garden, which the potato moth constantly hunts during its growth and development.

To defeat this insidious insect, you need to know about the basic drugs that can cause irreparable harm to her.

Bitoxibacillin

Biological insectoacaricide, used against many harmful insects and herbivorous ticks.

  • Release form. Powder packed in multi-layered bags weighing 200 g to 20 kg.
  • Chemical composition. The main substance - the spores of the bacteria Bacillusthuringiensis.
  • The mechanism of action of the drug. Spores contain crystalline toxins that damage the intestinal wall. In addition, they block the production of digestive enzymes. The result is a loss of appetite, a weakening of the body and the death of a pest. Toxins have an entomocidal and ovicidal effect. The path of entry is only intestinal. Resistance in insects to the components of the drug is not produced.
  • Duration of action. Very small - within a few hours. The substance tends to decay in sunlight.
  • Compatibility with other drugs. It is well combined with chemical and biological insecticides.
  • Bitoxibacillin Application. Insecticide Bitoxibacillin BTU is used in calm weather, in the absence of rain and high humidity. Suitable temperature for use is 17 - 30 °.
  • How to prepare a solution? Preparation should occur immediately before use. 70-80 g of the powder is dissolved in a glass of water and thoroughly stirred. The suspension is poured into a bucket of cool water (not higher than 20 °) and stirred again. In order to improve lipophilicity, add 3 tablespoons of powdered milk or 500 ml of skimmed milk. The shelf life of the finished solution - no more than 3 hours.
  • Mode of application. Processing is done by spraying the potatoes, evenly moisten the leaves. The solution is used in the mass invasion of caterpillars. You can make up to 3 treatments per season. The break between them is from 7 days.
  • Toxicity. Bitoxibacillin is of low toxicity to humans, animals, birds and bees, it falls into the 3rd class of danger.

Kinmiks

Insecticide Kinmiks KE is effective for processing vegetable, field and flower crops.
  • Release form. It is produced in ampoules with a volume of 2.5 ml, as well as cans of 5 liters each.
  • Chemical composition. The main component is beta-cypermethrin, its quantity per 1 liter is 50 g.
  • The mechanism of action of the drug. Kinmiks has a paralyzing effect on the potato moth and other insects.
  • Duration of action. The drug Kinmiks begins to act within an hour after processing the plant. Does not lose its protective functions within 2 weeks.
  • Compatibility. Compatible with many drugs aimed at the destruction of pests of vegetables and other cultivated plants. Do not combine Kinmiks with Bordeaux mixture.
  • When apply?. Use the drug should be in dry weather before 10 am. It is desirable that while there was no wind. All the leaves of the plant are treated with a solution at the moment the potato moth appears on them.
  • How to prepare a solution? One ampoule of the drug (2.5 ml) is diluted in 8-10 liters of pure water.
  • Kinmiks application. The solution is prepared in a separate container or immediately in the sprayer, adhering to the recommendations specified in the instructions. The prepared liquid is used immediately and not stored.
  • Toxicity. The drug is not dangerous for humans, because it has a 3rd class of toxicity. Cannot harm birds, fish and bees.

Lepidocid

Biological drug that destroys the Lepidoptera. It protects plants from larvae and caterpillars of any generation.
  • Release form: suspension concentrate; powder. It is packaged in ampoules of 5 ml, bottles of 50 ml, multi-layered bags up to 20 kg.
  • Composition. Spores of crystal-forming microorganisms Bacillusthurengiensis var. kurstaki.
  • The mechanism of action of the drug. Protein toxin in the spores destroys the intestinal wall, blocks the synthesis of enzymes, paralyzes the digestive tract. The next day, the body weakens, motor functions stop and appetite is lost. Large doses of the drug cause a strong inhibition of reproductive capacity. The next generations are born weak and unviable. The drug has repellent properties, scaring adults. In the body of the larva enters the intestinal and contact routes.
  • Duration of action. The tool is not stable in the external environment, quickly disintegrates under the action of the rays of the sun. The period of activity is a few hours.
  • Compatibility. It is combined with any chemical and biological pesticides.
  • When to apply? Do not spray in strong winds, temperatures below 15 ° and high humidity conditions.
  • How to prepare a solution? For processing 1 hundred, 50 ml of the product are stirred in a glass of cold water, then poured into a bucket of water and mixed. The solution is used immediately.
  • Lepidocid application. Potato bushes are plentifully moistened with a solution by spraying. Processing is possible in any period of plant development, no more than 2 times per season.
  • Toxicity. Lepidocide does not pose a danger to people, animals, any insects (excluding the Lepidoptera order). Rated to the 4th class.

Dendrobatsillin

Insecticidal biological product, aimed at the destruction of a large complex of pests. These include the larvae and caterpillars of leaf-eating insects, excluding the scoop and moths.
  • Release form. Wetting and dry powder grayish or brown. Concentration - 30 or 60 billion viable spores per gram of mass. It is packaged in double waterproof polyethylene bags weighing 200 g.
  • Composition. The product contains spores of the bacterium Bacillusthurengiensisvar. dendrolimus.
  • Mechanism of action. The drug acts from the inside, entering the body in the intestinal way. It disrupts the normal functioning of the digestive system, makes holes in the intestinal walls, stops the production of enzymes. In 2-3 days the larvae stop eating and growing, then die.
  • Duration of action. Dendrobatsillin quickly disintegrates in the external environment, so the validity is limited to a few hours.
  • Compatibility. The tool is perfectly combined with other biological as well as chemical insecticides and acaricides.
  • When to apply?. At any stage of the growing season of potatoes during mass invasions of potato moths, after the appearance of larvae. The drug is used in calm weather in normal humidity at a temperature not lower than 15 °.
  • How to prepare a solution? A portion of the drug is ground in a very small amount of cold water, until you get a homogeneous mixture. This mass is diluted in 10 liters of water with a temperature not higher than 20 °. Before you pour the solution into the spray, it is filtered through gauze, folded several times. For processing 1 square we need 30-50 ml per bucket of water.
  • Mode of application. During processing, all ground parts of the potato bushes are moistened, evenly distributing the solution and preventing it from dripping to the ground.
  • Toxicity. The drug is practically non-toxic both for people and animals, and for many beneficial insects, excluding oak and silkworm.

Entobacterin

Biological product, effectively acting on gnawing pests and their larvae.
  • Release form. Powder packaged in polyethylene bags weighing 100 and 200g.
  • Composition. Spores of the bacterium Bacillusthurengiensisvar. galleriae concentration of 30 billion spores per 1 g of powder.
  • Mechanism of action. Identical to the action of Dendrobacillin.
  • Duration of action. Up to 24 h
  • Compatibility. Combined with biological and chemical preparations.
  • When to apply? In dry weather at temperatures above 20 °.
  • How to prepare a solution? 30-60 ml of powder diluted in a bucket of cold water.
  • Mode of application. Spraying plants abundantly and evenly.
  • Toxicity. Practically safe for people and animals - 4 class.

Arrivo, Tsimbush

High-speed drugs of chemical origin, belong to the class of pyrethroids.

Possess a completely identical composition and properties, although they belong to different manufacturers.

They act against a large number of pests, including the potato moth.

  • Release form. Concentrate emulsion, packaged in cans of 1 and 5 liters.
  • Composition. Cypermethrin - 250 g / l.
  • Mechanism of action. Arivo insecticide and Tsimbush significantly inhibit the opening of potassium and sodium channels and thus prevent the passage of impulses along the nerves. There is paralysis of the limbs and death. Enter the body by intestinal and contact routes.
  • Duration of action. Activity lasts for 12-14 days.
  • Compatibility. Not compatible with alkaline insecticides.
  • When to apply? Can not be used in the heat, with precipitation and high activity of the sun. In calm weather, application is possible at any stage of the growing season of potatoes.
  • How to prepare a solution? To process 1 weave, dilute 1-1.5 ml of the product in a bucket of cool water.
  • Mode of application. Spraying of bushes is possible twice a season with an interval of at least 20 days.
  • Toxicity. Possess high toxicity for bees and fish (Grade 2), moderate - for people and animals (Grade 3).

All means of protection against potato moths will effectively deal with it only if all tips and tricks.

Dangers to humans they do not represent, but still can cause poisoning, if the spraying work is carried out without individual means of protection, as well as vegetables are used as food until the moment of complete removal of the preparations into the soil.

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