Instructions for use of Baktofit for plants, composition and analogues of fungicide

Biological preparations intended to combat diseases of agricultural crops have become widespread both in large farms and in private ones. Let's consider the operating principle and purpose of "Baktofit", its dosage, rules for using the pesticide, and consumption rate. How to use it as a remedy and preventative for vegetables, fruits and other crops.

Composition and release form of the product "Baktofit"

“Baktofit” is based on the bacteria Bacillus subtilis, strain IPM-215. They are considered antagonists of pathogenic microorganisms and fungi. The bactericidal effect is caused by a substance produced by bacteria - an antibiotic belonging to the aminoglycoside series. In addition to being bactericidal, the product has a stimulating effect - it accelerates the germination of seeds, tubers, and cuttings.

The manufacturer is the Russian company “August”, which produces the drug in the form of powder and suspension, packaged in bags and bottles of 10, 40 and 100 g and in professional packaging.

Effect of the drug and scope of application

The action of the bacterial agent is manifested in the destruction of infection and stimulation of plant growth and development due to metabolites, mineral elements and humates. Hot weather and dry air reduce the effectiveness of the drug. The overall effectiveness of Baktofit increases if you first treat the seeds with the solution and then spray the plants during the growing season.

Remaining in the soil, “Baktofit” affects the fungal microflora. It reduces the number of toxicogenic fungi. The excellent effectiveness of the drug on roses growing in protected soil was noted. With 3-fold treatment at weekly intervals, the crop's resistance to powdery mildew increases by 65-70%, and the development of the disease is delayed by 2-3 weeks.

“Baktofit” acts gently and over time, so several treatments are required (at least 3). As a result of treatment, crop yields increase by 10-20%.

“Baktofit” is used to treat seeds, the root system of cuttings and seedlings, and tubers before planting. Spray the plants leaf by leaf and pour under the roots during the growing season.

Fungicide consumption rate

The solution is prepared on the day of use in such quantity as to use it all. The working solution cannot be stored. How to prepare a solution for plants: dissolve the powder or suspension in a small amount of water, pour the liquid into a sprayer, add water to the required volume. Spraying should be carried out in the morning or evening, that is, at moderate temperatures, when there is no rain or dew or wind. The solution consumption depends on the crop being processed.

Rules for using the drug

Since “Baktofit” is intended for processing various crops, they also need to be processed differently. In the instructions, the manufacturer of the product indicates in detail the dosages and rates in which it should be used.

General recommendations

The drug, as the instructions indicate, is safe for plants, animals, beneficial insects and humans. It can be used in any growing phase of crops, repeatedly, until a stable result is obtained. The active substance does not accumulate in tissues, so the waiting period is record-breakingly short - only 1 day.

This allows you to spray plants during the fruiting phase, harvest and use it for its intended purpose without having to wait until the waiting period has passed.

For soaking seeds, tubers, cuttings, processing seedlings

To prevent root rot and late blight on tubers, prepare a solution of 2 g or 2 ml of the drug per 1 liter of water. Keep in liquid for half an hour. For seeds, prepare a solution of 1 g per 0.5 liter, keep the seeds in it for 18-24 hours, then dry. Cuttings are protected from rotting by keeping them for 15-30 minutes. in a solution with a concentration of 1 g per 1 liter. The soil for seedlings is spilled with liquid at a concentration of 2 g per 1 liter.

Preventive treatment of vegetable crops

For vegetables, make a solution of 20 g or 20 ml per 10 liters of water. Tomatoes are sprayed against late blight after the first leaves have taken root and grown; the liquid is diluted at the rate of 100 ml per plant. Against fusarium and root rot, take 200-250 g per bush, water after flowering or when symptoms of the disease appear.

Potatoes are sprayed with 200-250 ml of the product after the tops grow to a height of 10 cm. Cucumber seedlings or rooted seedlings are sprayed against downy mildew at the rate of 100 ml per specimen, fruiting plants are sprayed with 250-300 ml per 1 sq.m. against powdery mildew. m. beds. Repeated treatments can be carried out after 1 week.

To prevent diseases of fruit crops

In spring, tree trunk circles are cleared of plant debris and covered with a fresh layer of mulch. It is spilled with a solution of a biological preparation, which is prepared at the rate of 30-40 ml per 10 liters. For seedlings and trees up to 5 years old, use 50-60 ml per square meter. m. crown area. For an adult tree – 5 liters. For berry bushes - 60-100 ml, depending on the size.

Prevention and treatment of oidium - powdery mildew of grapes

The “Baktofit” solution is prepared from 30 g or ml of the drug, diluting them in 10 liters.The vine is sprayed before flowering at the rate of 0.5 liters per 1 square meter. m., water at the root, spending 1 liter per 1 sq. m. soil. Number of treatments – from 2 to 7.

Safety precautions

The drug "Baktofit" is low-toxic for humans and animals. Refers to the 4th class of danger for people and the 3rd class for bees. You can work in light protective clothing and a respirator. It is undesirable to be near children and animals.

First aid

After working with Baktofit, you need to wash your hands and face with water. Poisoning with the drug is rare. If this happens, you need to drink several tablets of activated carbon and induce vomiting. In most cases, this is enough to return to normal.

Compatibility with other substances

The drug "Baktofit" combines well with other protective agents, including herbicides of chemical origin. That is, there is no need to maintain an interval between treatments with different preparations, which makes caring for plants more convenient. However, its effect in a mixture with herbicides is not always the same; in combination with some it enhances their effect, and with others it reduces it. In addition, when used with certain drugs, Baktofit has an anti-stress effect on crops and increases their productivity.

How to properly store the product

Store “Baktofit” in a dry, dark place at a temperature from -30 to +30 °C. The shelf life in sealed factory-made packaging is 2.5 years from the date of manufacture. After its completion, the product is ineffective.

Equivalent Substitutes

Analogs of the drug are “Trichodermin” and “Trichopsin”, “Biospectr”, “Fluorescin”, “Fitosporin”, “Koniotirin”, “Glyokladin”, “Ampelomycin”. They have a similar effect on plants, are safe and have low toxicity.When processing your home garden or vegetable garden, you can alternate means to enhance their effect.

“Baktofit” is the protection and prevention of fungal and bacterial diseases, strengthening the immune defense of cultivated plants, and normalizing their nutrition. The drug helps reduce stress in plants from the effects of agrochemicals, increases productivity by 10-20%. Effectively operates in conditions of lack of moisture, at any phase of plant development. Completely safe for humans, animals, soil and the treated plants themselves. It does not accumulate in the soil and plant tissues, fruits; collected fruits and vegetables can be consumed the very next day after treatment. It does not cause addiction in pathogenic organisms and fungi, that is, treatments can be carried out many times without reducing the effectiveness of the product.