Dressing agents are used to treat seeds and tubers before sowing or planting to prevent damage by pests. Let's consider the purpose and principle of operation of the Akiba disinfectant, the composition and form of release, the advantages of the drug, how to use it according to the instructions, how to work with the pesticide according to safety precautions, what it can be combined with in tank mixtures, how to store it and what it can be replaced with.
Composition and dosage form
The manufacturer of the disinfectant, Agro Expert Group LLC, produces it in the form of a water-suspension concentrate, in 5-liter canisters. The active substance is imidacloprid; it is contained in the preparation in the amount of 500 g per 1 liter. Has intestinal and contact effects.
Spectrum and principle of action of the product
“Akiba” is a disinfectant for a number of agricultural crops; it is used to treat seeds of wheat, barley, rapeseed, soybeans, corn, sunflower, flax and potato tubers against pests that live in the soil and damage seedlings.
Effective under different external conditions, it allows you not to use insecticides during the growing season, reducing treatment costs. Protects seedlings up to the stage of 3-4 pairs of leaves or for 30-40 days. Has a low cost.
The disinfectant affects insects when they come into contact with treated seeds or tubers or when they eat seedlings. Imidacloprid blocks the transmission of nerve impulses, pests cannot move, feed, and die within a day after treatment. The substance is more gentle on beneficial insects than other insecticidal compounds in preparations.
Advantages of the drug
Advantages of the Akiba disinfectant:
- suitable for processing many types of crops;
- protects against flies, flea beetles, ground beetles, wireworms, cutworms, aphids, leafhoppers and Colorado potato beetles;
- works effectively in different weather conditions;
- saves money on subsequent processing;
- does not harm beneficial insects.
The disinfectant is easily applied and distributed evenly over the surface of seeds of different sizes. The drug creates a durable film on it that holds well and does not crumble after the solution dries.
Instructions for use
Application rate (in l per t):
- for soybeans, flax and potatoes – 0.8-1;
- winter wheat – 0.6-0.8;
- wheat and barley – 0.4-0.5;
- corn – 5-6;
- sunflower – 6-7;
- rapeseed – 6-8.
Pesticide treatment is carried out either before sowing seeds, or in advance - for 1 year before it. Tubers are treated before or during planting.
Single treatment, liquid consumption in liters per ton of wheat and barley seeds - up to 10.5, winter wheat - up to 10.8, soybeans and flax - up to 11, corn - up to 16, sunflower - up to 17, rapeseed - up to 18, potatoes before landing - up to 10 and during landing - up to 25.
Safety precautions when working with the drug
"Akiba" disinfectant belongs to products with hazard class 3. This means that it is low-hazard for humans; you need to dilute the solution and process seeds and tubers with gloves, goggles and a respirator. Wear clothing that protects your hands from splashes. After work, be sure to wash your hands and face with soap and water. If the liquid gets on your skin, rinse it with running water; if the solution gets into your eyes, rinse for 15 minutes.
Drug compatibility
The Akiba disinfectant is used together with fungicidal disinfectants. It is compatible with neutral pesticides, but the manufacturer recommends that before mixing the products in full, first check compatibility by mixing them in a small amount in a separate container.
Storage temperature and shelf life
"Akiba" is stored for 2 years in a factory canister, in a dark, dry warehouse at a temperature from 0 to +30 ˚С. Store in a warehouse or room where pesticides and fertilizers are stored.Do not keep medicines, food or feed for farm animals nearby. After expiration of the shelf life, replace the drug.
Analogues of the product
Akiba substitute products containing imidacloprid are produced: Agrovital, Aulsal, Gaucho, Imidor Pro, Imidor, Kerber, Coyote, Komandor, Confidor Extra, Corado ", "Nuprid 600", "Pikus", "Sidoprid", "Tabu" and "Tanrek".
The Akiba disinfectant protects potato seedlings and seedlings from damage by pests living in the soil. The duration of the protective effect is on average a month, which allows plants to grow without the risk of being eaten by harmful insects.
