Insecticidal preparations are widely used to treat plants against pests that prevent crops from growing and spoil green and ripening fruits. Let's consider the composition and release form of Imidacloprid, the purpose and mechanism of its action, and use according to the instructions. Toxicity of the product, effects on plants, insects, humans. Compatibility, storage and analogues.
Composition and release form of the drug
The drug contains the active substance imidacloprid (imidacloprid) from the class of neonicotinoids, in an amount of 200 g per 1 liter. Produced by Bayer in the form of water-soluble granules or concentrate in packaging of 1 and 5 g, in bottles of 0.4 kg. A pesticide with systemic action has intestinal and contact routes of penetration.
Purpose and mechanism of action
Preparations with imidacloprid are used against pests of cereals (from pest bugs, ground beetles), Colorado potato beetles, aphids, thrips on potatoes, tomatoes, on apple and plum trees from weevils and aphids, on greenhouse cucumbers and tomatoes from aphids, whiteflies, thrips, on onions from a complex of pests.
Imidacloprid is absorbed by plants through roots and above-ground tissues and, like other neonicotinoids, acts on the central nervous system of insects. The action is manifested in stimulation of the nervous system, which leads to paralysis and death of pests after 3-5 days. Imidacloprid has a long residual activity, so the protection period lasts 2-4 weeks.
Imidacloprid disintegrates faster under the influence of ultraviolet radiation and moisture; no traces of the substance are detected on plant surfaces treated with the solution after 3-4 weeks.
Instructions for use of the product "Imidacloprid"
The product is intended for spraying young and adult plants; only 1 treatment is required to destroy the pest population.
Application rate (in l per ha):
- tomatoes, potatoes – 0.15-0.2;
- apple tree, plum – 0.2-0.3;
- greenhouse tomatoes, cucumbers – 0.25-0.25;
- onions, garden tomatoes - 1.
Consumption – 200-400 l per hectare. The time until the permitted harvest of fruits is 20 days.
Safety precautions for use
In terms of toxicity, Imidacloprid belongs to class 3 for humans and class 1 for bees.It is also toxic to fish and especially aquatic organisms and insects, so the drug should not be used near water bodies, fish breeding enterprises and water sources. Do not use during the summer of bees or during the flowering of trees.
In cases of imidacloprid poisoning, symptoms of general intoxication appear; To reduce the impact on humans, when working with the product or its solution, you need to wear protective clothing, put on high, thick rubber gloves on your hands, and a respirator and plastic goggles with side protection on your face.
If the product gets into the stomach, you need to rinse: drink 1 liter of water with an adsorbent drug (medicinal charcoal, 1 tablet per 10 kg of weight). After this, induce vomiting. If the symptoms do not disappear or the condition does not improve, you should immediately seek help from a doctor.
Compatibility with other substances
Products containing imidacloprid can be combined in a common solution with fungicides. The general use of drugs against pests and fungi helps to reduce the time for caring for plants, to do the treatment on time, without the need to take a break.
If the compatibility of the substances in the preparations with imidacloprid is unknown, testing should be carried out before mixing to show whether they react with each other.To do this, you need to mix a small volume of solution of each product in a common container and, if there are no noticeable changes in physical or chemical properties, such as an increase in temperature, change in color, structure, then the drugs can be mixed.
Storage Features
Products containing imidacloprid can be stored for 3 years if the liquid or granules are in the original tightly closed packaging. Storage conditions: positive, but not high temperature, dark, dry room. Pesticides, natural and chemical fertilizers can be stored next to the product. Do not place food, animal feed, medicines or household products near agrochemicals.
After the expiration of the shelf life, do not use the drug, do not use it if its properties have changed due to improper storage. The prepared preparation, diluted with water, can be stored for only 1 day, so you need to prepare the solution before treating the plants and use it all, in full.
Insecticide analogues
Insecticides have been developed for agricultural use: “Akiba”, “Warrant”, “Idikum”, “Bifas”, “Imidashans”, “Borey”, “Zenith”, “Armor Quadra”, “Imidalit”, “Alfa-Serf” , “Imidabel”, “Bator”, “Batrider”, “Gunner Duo”, “Imidor”, “Kalash”, “Commander”, “Conrad”, “Operacat Akro", "Colorado", "Locustin", "Prestige", "Coyote", "Image", "Imiprid", "Confidor", "Monsoon", "Rector", "Respect", "Sidoprid", "Street", “Taboo”, “Tanrek”, “Surf-Extra”, “Tuareg”, “Picus”, “Twingo”, “Forcer Ento”, “Hat-Trick”, “Nuprid-600”, “Fluteprid”, “Espero” . Many of these products can be used in private households.
“Imidacloprid” is a modern effective insecticide used on vegetables and fruits against a complex of pests.The performance is average, but the protective effect is long-lasting; to get rid of insects, just 1 spray is enough. Maintains resistance in plants to cold and heat, diseases, drought, and temperature changes.
