Iron sulfate is a water-soluble powder that contains blue or greenish crystals. This product is often used to kill insects and to combat various pathologies on different plants. At the same time, pears are treated with iron sulfate in the summer extremely rarely. Most often, the product is recommended to be used in spring or autumn. This substance helps to cope with disorders only if the instructions are strictly followed.
Advantages and disadvantages
How to dilute the drug correctly
To treat pears, you need to use a solution with a concentration of 4-5%. This means that you need to mix 400-500 grams of powder with 10 liters of water. In this case, 10-15 liters of solution should be used per 100 square meters. Before the arrival of cold weather, it is worth spraying the trunk and branches of trees with the product.
How to treat a pear with iron sulfate
For the product to have an effect, it is important to use it correctly. At the same time, processing the pear depends on the goals and objectives.
From diseases
The drug has a wide range of applications. With its help, it is possible to cope with scab, Alternaria, and coccomycosis. The composition is used to combat gray mold and anthracnose. To cope with pathologies, it is recommended to carry out treatment before the start of the growing season or after its completion.
From pests
To kill harmful insects, it is recommended to use the product in late autumn. In this case, the solution will help destroy pests that hide in the tree bark. To do this, make a solution with a concentration of 3%.
Differences between copper and iron sulfate
These substances differ in chemical composition and scope of use. Iron and copper sulfate cannot be considered analogues or substitutes. The first product includes ferric sulfate, which is a contact fungicide. The substance successfully copes with fungal infections. It also helps eliminate rot and mold.
Copper sulfate contains 24% copper. The composition is used as fertilizer. It is required for crops that grow in soil with sand and peat. Such plants need copper. In addition, copper sulfate has disinfectant properties and helps cope with late blight, scab, and moniliosis.
Security measures
Iron sulfate belongs to a low hazard class. However, safety rules still need to be followed. In this case, you should do the following:
- Study the instructions for the drug. It contains basic recommendations for the use of the substance.
- To prepare the working solution, use containers that do not interact with iron sulfate. Glass, ceramic or plastic dishes are suitable for this.
- Use personal protective equipment. To do this, it is recommended to use hats, respirators, overalls, glasses, and gloves.
- If the chemical gets into your eyes, rinse them thoroughly with running water. If necessary, you should consult your doctor.
- After finishing work, take a shower. This will help remove any accidental splashes.
- When cultivating the garden, limit the movement of pets around it.
- Do not spray plantings in rain or strong winds.
When working, it is necessary to monitor compliance with the dosage.If the concentration of the product is weak, it will not be possible to obtain the desired effect. In this case, you will have to process the plantings again. Increased concentration will cause plant burns.
Compatibility with other drugs
The drug must not be combined with organophosphorus agents. It is not recommended to combine it with lime and karbofos. It is also prohibited to use products that dissolve in alkalis. Iron sulfate is considered an effective remedy that helps cope with fungal infections and protect pears from parasites. However, it is still not recommended to use the drug in the summer. Experts advise treating plantings in early spring or late autumn.