Insecticides are used in agriculture to treat crops against harmful insects. Treatment helps to destroy existing pests or prevent their appearance. Let's look at the work of the Break insecticide, its formula, how quickly it acts, and the rules for using the pesticide. How to use the product, compatibility with other agricultural products, storage conditions and insecticide substitutes.
Active substance, release form and purpose of the drug
"Break" is a microemulsion produced by the manufacturer - the company "August". Packaged in 5 liter canisters. The active substance is lambda-cyhalothrin, which is a pyrethroid. The insecticide contains 100 g per 1 liter. According to the method of penetration, “Break” is an intestinal and contact pesticide.
The product protects grains, vegetables, fruit trees, legumes, shrubs and industrial crops from a number of leaf-eating, sucking insects. Protects against ticks.
How does the Break insecticide work?
Lambda-cyhalothrin enters the body of insect pests through the cuticle. The compound acts on the central nervous system, disrupts its functioning, the insects become disoriented, then stop feeding and die due to paralysis. The death of pests occurs regardless of the stage of development.
Speed of exposure and period of protective action
The action begins a few minutes after contact with insects. The microemulsion remains on the surface of the leaves and stems of plants, where it continues to protect them due to its strong repellent effect for at least 2 weeks.
Rules for using the product
The product is used to spray crops when pests are noticed. Treatment against locusts is carried out when the larvae appear. Rapeseed seedlings are sprayed.
Application rate of the insecticidal agent “Break” (in liters per hectare):
- wheat and rye – 0.07-1;
- peas, mustard – 0.05;
- fruit trees, shrubs, strawberries, onions – 0.15-0.2;
- non-fruit-bearing gardens – 0.1-0.2;
- rapeseed, flax, pastures – 0.05-0.07;
- alfalfa, beets – 0.07;
- corn – 0.07-1;
- cabbage, tomatoes – 0.05;
- grapes – 0.16-0.24.
Consumption of Break solution (in liters per hectare):
- shoots – 100-200;
- wild vegetation, vegetables, pastures – 200-400;
- gardens – 800-1500;
- grapes and berries – 800-1200;
- strawberries - 300-500.
According to the instructions, the temperature at which “Break” treatments are carried out is 10-25 ˚С. During frosts and hot weather, treatment is not done. The waiting period for crops is not the same, on average it is 20 days, the number of insecticide treatments is 1-2.
Precautionary measures
Insecticide "Break" is not phytotoxic if the concentration and consumption rates are met. To avoid resistance, it should be alternated with insecticidal agents belonging to other groups.
When diluting and spraying, work in thick protective clothing, wear a respirator or gas mask, protective plastic goggles, and rubber gloves. During work, do not remove protective equipment, do not drink or eat.
After finishing spraying with insecticide, wash your hands and face. If the solution gets on the skin, rinse with water and rinse eyes with water for 15 minutes. In case of poisoning, you need to do a gastric lavage: wash down the activated charcoal with plenty of water and induce vomiting after a few minutes. In case of severe poisoning and severe discomfort, consult a doctor.
Compatibility with other drugs
Pesticide "Break", according to the manufacturer, is compatible with many pesticides. With the exception of those that have a pronounced alkaline or, conversely, acidic reaction. If exact compatibility information is not provided in the instructions, you need to conduct a compatibility test yourself.
To do this, you need to combine a small amount of drugs together in a separate container.If they do not interact, then the entire volume can be connected.
How to store insecticide
The insecticide is stored for 2 years if the packaging is not opened. The best place for storage is special warehouses for chemicals. Conditions for proper storage are from -20 to +40 C, dimly lit room with low humidity. You cannot store food, medicine, or animal feed in it. After the expiration of the shelf life, the “Break” product must be disposed of.
The diluted liquid can be used and stored for only 1 day. Then its effectiveness becomes low. Therefore, the drug must be diluted only in the volume that is intended to be used in 1 working day.
What can replace the product?
Analogues of “Break” in terms of active substance, for agriculture: “Altyn”, “Borey”, “Vostorg”, “Gedeon”, “Gladiator”, “Granulam”, “Dexter”, “Imidashance Plus”, “Sensei”, “ Toreg”, “Kaizo”, “Karatoshans”, “Karachar”, “Lamdex”, “Lightning”, “Operkot”, “Kungfu”, “Lambda-S”, “Samum”, “Ephoria”, “Efrobel”. In personal households, you can use the products “Paragraph”, “Alcot”, “Eslanadez”. These insecticides have similar effects; if necessary, one can be replaced with the other.
The insecticidal agrochemical "Break" is a good remedy for harmful insects that parasitize grain plants, trees, bushes, strawberries and grapes. It can be used to process technical species, pastures and wild vegetation. In addition to being insecticidal, it has an acaricidal effect and destroys ticks. The speed of action allows the drug “Break” to start working almost instantly after contact with plants and pests. The solution adheres to the surface of the foliage and protects it as a repellent for 2 weeks. It is not washed off by watering and rain.Combines well with various pesticides.
