A huge number of cultivated plants are affected by spider mites. When spread on a site, this is a real scourge for a gardener. Small arthropods are capable of sucking sap from leaves and entangling plants in webs, causing them to dry out and die. The rapid spread of pests can cause infection of a large area and result in complete loss of the crop. Treating plantings with Kleschevit helps solve the problem.
Composition and release form of the drug "Kleschevit"
The product is produced in the form of a concentrated emulsion and is a biological representative of agrochemical preparations. Refers to insectoacaricides. Has a weak specific odor.
The active ingredient of “Kleschevit” is aversectin S. It is practically insoluble in water, highly soluble in organic liquids (alcohol, acetone), in its pure form it is presented in the form of an amorphous (without the correct crystalline structure) white powder, with a creamy tint.
Aversectin C, belongs to the chemical class of avermectins, produced by microorganisms Streptomyces avermectilis, consists of 4 avermectins: B1a; B2a; A1a; A2a. "Kleschevit" contains a 2% concentration of the active substance (2 grams per liter). It is supplied to the market in plastic bottles with a capacity of 10 milliliters and ampoules containing 4 milliliters of the drug.
Another representative of this family of drugs, called “Kleschevit Super Spray”, is intended for treating clothing against ticks and fleas. This is an aerosol with a volume of 100 milliliters.
Spectrum and operating principle
“Kleschevit” is used to treat fruit trees, berry and ornamental shrubs, vegetable plantings, and flowers in flower beds and greenhouses. It is suitable for spraying indoor plants. The drug is an intestinal and contact pesticide that protects plants not only from spider mites, but also from other types of insect pests:
- flower thrips;
- cabbage moth;
- whites;
- Colorado potato beetle;
- leaf roller;
- aphids;
- weevils;
- codling moth.
The product penetrates inside when an insect comes into contact with treated plants or when eating parts sprayed with an insecticide.
Once in the pest's body, it affects its nervous system, causing paralysis (after 4-5 hours) and death of the insect. It happens gradually; It will take 3-5 days to completely clear the area of pests. Combines effectiveness and safety, can be used for open ground plants and in greenhouses. It is allowed to spray plants 3-5 days before harvesting the fruits.
Instructions for use of insecticide
Treatment is carried out with a working solution of the drug. It is prepared before use and used within 1 hour. The concentrate is mixed with 100 grams of solvent (water), mixed thoroughly and adjusted with water to the required volume, without stopping stirring. Spraying is carried out in dry, warm weather; at temperatures below +20 ° C, the effectiveness of the product decreases.
| Processed plantings | From what pests | Concentrate consumption, in milliliters per liter of water | Number of treatments |
| Fruit trees (pears, apples) | Leaf rollers, mites, codling moth | 1,5 | 2 |
| Berry bushes (currants, gooseberries) | Ticks, moths, leaf rollers | 2 | 2 |
| Vegetables (cucumbers, tomatoes, peppers) | Thrips, aphids, mites | 10 | 3 |
| Indoor and ornamental plants | Mites, thrips, aphids | 2 | 3 |
The drug does not penetrate into the plant, so the foliage must be treated carefully, on both sides. When processing, the life cycle of insects should be taken into account and the drug should be used during the period of their mass appearance.
It is not phytotoxic and resistance develops more slowly. To maintain the effectiveness of Kleschevit, it should be alternated with other insecticides. Does not affect the soil surface and decomposes in it without any residue. 3 days after treatment, the fruits can be eaten without fear, so the product can be used throughout the entire growing season. When treating indoor plants, it is allowed to dip the flower completely into a container with a working solution.
Safety precautions when working with the drug
The product has a hazard class 3 for humans and bees and is classified as a mildly toxic drug. Not used in the water protection zone. Before spraying, it is necessary to warn beekeepers in order to correct the flight of insects. Summer limit – 2 days; It is better not to use during the flowering period of plants. Work on the site can be carried out 2 days after treatment.
You should work with it wearing protective gloves, goggles, and a respirator. When spraying an area, you must wear a protective suit, gloves and goggles. Eating and smoking are prohibited during activities. After work, thoroughly wash the sprayer and all its parts, wash clothes and wash exposed areas of the body.
In case of contact with eyes or skin, rinse the area with running water; if accidentally swallowed, rinse the stomach and consult a doctor, taking the product packaging with you.
Tank mix compatibility
The drug can be mixed with growth stimulants, not alkaline fungicides. It can also be combined with organophosphates when adjusting doses (they are reduced by 50%, for example “Fufanon”), and pyrethroids. Do not combine it with Vermitek.
Storage periods and rules
“Kleschevit” is stored in its original packaging, which must contain information about the name of the drug and its purpose. Keep away from food and medicines, in places inaccessible to children and pets. Shelf life – 3 years at temperatures from -10 to +30 °C.
Analogues of the product
Analogs for the active substance are: “Fitoverm”, which contains more active substance, and “Vermitek”.
