Protecting cultivated plants from harmful insects is one of the important components of green space care. “Grom-2” is a drug against midges, the instructions for use of which explain the rules for use against various pests. The product helps fight ants, mole crickets, and aphids. To reliably get rid of some insects, it is recommended to use the drug repeatedly.
Composition and release form of the insecticide "Grom-2"
The microgranular product is sold in bags weighing 10 g, 20 g or 50 g.The active chemical substance of the insecticide is diazinon, which is used in private households to kill various insects.
Efficiency
According to reviews from gardeners and gardeners, it is impossible to free the area from ants at one time. But, thanks to Thunder-2, it is possible to significantly reduce their number (the effect is observed after 2-4 days). When using granules against pests that live underground, the duration of action of the insecticide is 2-3 months. The active substance helps to destroy not only adults, but also larvae.
Thanks to aromatic additives, the product quickly attracts insects. To get rid of fungus gnats, granules are embedded in shallow grooves around the plants. After 3-5 days, a significant decrease in the number of pests is observed. Since the microgranules are effective for more than two months, the insecticide can be used once per season.
Purpose and principle of operation
Preparations based on diazinon are used for spraying crops to destroy pests that chew or suck:
- aphids, cutworms;
- cabbage fly;
- wireworm in corn plantings;
- bugs, weevils on seed alfalfa;
- flea beetles, aphids, weevils on beets.
When released into the soil, the drug “Grom-2” is absorbed by the root system of plants. Distributed over the above-ground parts of plant crops, the drug provides protection against midges and other insects. Diazinon disrupts the functioning of the nervous system of insect pests, provokes the development of paralysis and leads to death.
Consumption rate and instructions for use
When processing beds, you need to take into account the type of plant crop and follow the manufacturer’s recommendations.
| Plant name | Pest type | Consumption rates
g/sq.m |
Method of application |
| Seedlings (vegetables, flower crops) | soil flies, fungus gnats | 2-3 | microgranules are embedded in the ground around plants |
| Strawberries, potatoes, vegetables, flowers, fruit trees, shrubs | ants | 2-3 | scattered in an anthill at a depth of 2-3 cm |
| Flower plants grown in pots | fungus gnats, soil flies | 2-3 | embed around the plants in the soil mixture to a depth of 1-1.5 cm |
Security measures
There is no evidence of serious harmful effects of diazinon on the human body. However, when using “Grom-2” to treat an area, you should remember the safety rules:
- when working with microgranules, use personal protective equipment (gloves, shoes, respirator);
- Do not eat or drink water while processing the area;
- microbeads are stored in durable, closed containers.
Granules cannot be transported in the same container with food. It is also prohibited to store the drug "Grom-2" next to forage.
First aid
If the insecticide gets into the stomach, induce vomiting. The stomach is washed with a 2% soda solution (drink at least 2 glasses), and activated charcoal is taken. In case of contact with mucous membranes, you need to wash your face and rinse your eyes under running water. Atropine is instilled into the eyes for severe irritation.
Expiration date and storage rules
It is important to ensure that the pellets are stored in a cool, dry place, away from food or animal feed.Storage temperature – up to 35 °C, shelf life – 5 years. The granules are stored in a durable container to prevent spillage. Empty packaging bags are burned or disposed of.
Analogues of the drug
Manufacturers produce a wide range of insecticide preparations. To combat harmful insects, you can use products that have a similar effect to Groma-2 microgranules:
- "Provotox";
- "Zemlin";
- "Medvetox";
- "Ant";
- "Bazudin."
The products are used to control insects on a personal plot or in the garden. Other drugs help effectively get rid of soil-borne pests of indoor plants. It is enough to scatter the granules over the surface of the soil and lightly sprinkle with earth.
Often, gardeners or market gardeners prepare their own baits that destroy pests. It takes time to create funds, and the effect does not always live up to expectations. “Grom-2” allows you not only to save time, but also to effectively get rid of unwanted insects.
