Fruit trees on the site are often susceptible to diseases caused by insects. Gardeners use different methods to protect plantings. Plants are treated with “Insegar” to destroy moths, leaf rollers and other types of pests. Before using insecticides, you should carefully study the instructions and learn about precautions when working with the drug.
Composition and release form of Insegar
The drug is produced by Syngenta. The death of pests is caused by fenoxycarb, the active ingredient in Insegar. The high concentration of elements effectively protects grapes, as well as apple and plum trees. The granules are packaged in packages weighing 600 grams. The mixture for treating plants is easy to prepare. The product quickly dissolves in water without forming sediment.
Advantages and disadvantages
Gardeners note that the drug "Insegar" has many advantages.
The protective effect of Insegar lasts for 3 weeks. Owners of personal plots also appreciate that the drug continues to act after precipitation. Pest extermination processes start within 2 hours after treatment of the plantings.
Mechanism of action and purpose of the drug
"Insegar" protects fruit crops mainly from pests such as codling moths and leaf rollers. The remedy is also effective against aphids, as well as copperhead or Californian scale insects.
Penetrating into the tissues of pests, the product inhibits the development of larvae and causes their death. When exposed to caterpillars, the drug blocks their transition to another stage.
The effectiveness of the effect also depends on the timing of spraying the drug:
- Apple trees are sprayed with Insegar in June. The choice of period is important in order to have time to destroy the butterflies immediately after their appearance. It is optimal to treat plants before the moths start laying eggs.At this time, the formation of the ovary begins on the trees, and pests cause irreparable damage to the future harvest.
- To cope with moths, the drug is used before the flowering of crops and, accordingly, before the mass spread of butterflies.
- Prevention of protection against leaf rollers is to prevent the appearance of caterpillars. Treatment of trees and shrubs is carried out in the spring, when the larvae have not yet had time to pupate.
Depending on the purpose, spraying is organized either before flowering or after completion of the process.
Consumption rate and instructions for use
Before treating plants, prepare a working solution:
- Check the condition of the sprayer, make sure that the holes in the tip are not clogged.
- The tank is filled with half the amount of water.
- Add "Insegar" in the dosage specified in the instructions.
- After stirring, pour in the rest of the liquid and then get to work.
When spraying, pause periodically and stir the solution to ensure a uniform structure throughout the entire process.
Insegar usage rate:
| Name of fruit crop | Recommended dosage, g | Pests | Product consumption, l/ha | Number of treatments/pause between treatments |
| Plum | 400 | codling moth | up to 1200 | 3/30 |
| Apple tree | 600 | codling moth | about 1500 | 3/40 |
| Vine | 600 | leaf roller | 1000 | 1/30 |
Spraying is carried out during the growing season of plants. When processing apple trees, 1 session is not enough. Therefore, after using Insegar, it is advisable to carry out the second spraying using a hormonal insecticide of a different chemical class.Agricultural technicians advise trying “Match”, which has a negative effect on the egg-laying of insects.
After each treatment session with Insegar, it is recommended not to begin other work in the area where spraying was carried out for 3 days.
Safety precautions when working with insecticide
The drug is classified as toxicity class 3. Therefore, when using an insecticide, follow safety precautions:
- Do not use the product at a distance of 0.5 kilometers from bodies of water or a kilometer from a flood zone.
- Limitations on the flight of bees range from 3 hours to a day.
- Avoid getting residual working solution into drinking water sources and fisheries facilities.
- Treatment of fruit crops is carried out early in the morning or after sunset to avoid chemical burns of the leaves.
- The procedure begins only in calm weather.
They work with Insegar wearing overalls, gloves and goggles. A respirator reliably protects against harmful fumes.
Compatibility with other substances
The drug is combined with most pesticides with an alkaline reaction, which are used to protect green spaces from pests. But before mixing solutions in the sprayer tank, you must carefully study the instructions and check the compatibility of the products.
Expiration date and storage rules
In sealed packaging, Insegar does not lose its properties for 3 years.
Storage recommendations:
- To place boxes with insecticide, choose a place inaccessible to pets.
- It is unacceptable to leave the drug near children.
- Boxes with the substance are hidden from sunlight.
- The air temperature in the storage should not exceed 35 and fall below 10 °C.
It is dangerous to keep the product in a room with high humidity.
What can be replaced
An analogue of the product is the insecticide “Phasis”. The main active ingredient in the composition is the same as in Insegar. The drugs Fora and Lufox have a similar effect.
Agrotechnicians classify “Insegar” as a “green” product that is used to protect plants from pests. The drug effectively fights insects, but does not affect the quality of the fruit. The use of an insecticide allows you to preserve the harvest and obtain healthy products.
