The use of Clothianidin to protect cultivated plants can effectively destroy sap-sucking insects. The drug acts on Coleopteran, Homoptera and Diptera pests. It is actively used to destroy such a dangerous enemy of nightshades as the Colorado potato beetle, which is capable of completely destroying plantations of potatoes, tomatoes, peppers and eggplants over large areas.
Active substance and release form
The active substance of the drug "Clothianidin" is an insecticide from the class of neonicotinoids. This is a solid powder, colorless and odorless, soluble in water. Preparative form – suspension concentrate. Available in 5 liter canisters.
Spectrum and mechanism of action
"Clothianidin" is a systemic insecticide-acaricide that works as a contact and intestinal pesticide against pests of grain crops, rapeseed, sunflower, potatoes and sugar beets.
The product is used mainly for treating seeds, as well as for treating vegetative plants and soil. The systemic effect of Clothianidin is that the drug penetrates the root system and green mass of the plant, providing it with comprehensive long-term protection.
The action of the drug "Clothianidin" is to prolong the opening of sodium channels in the central nervous system of the insect, which leads to its overexcitation, paralysis and death of the pest.
Instructions for use
"Clothianidin" belongs to the 3rd class of danger for humans and the 1st class for bees. This means that it can be used only in those moments when there are no active years of bees and other beneficial insects, for example, some predatory mites and riders that destroy agricultural pests.
Instructions for using the drug assume a single pre-sowing treatment of seed material. This procedure can be performed in advance.The consumption of the working solution ranges from 10 to 25 liters per ton of product to be treated, depending on the crop being treated.
When processing vegetative plantings, choose windless, dry days, in the morning or evening.
Safety precautions when working with Clothianidin
Class 3 toxicity for humans means that when working with the drug the following rules must be observed:
- Wear closed clothing and shoes.
- Use personal protective equipment: mask, goggles and gloves.
- Do not eat, drink or smoke while working.
- When spraying, make sure that the suspension does not come into contact with the skin and mucous membranes. If this happens, rinse immediately with running water. In case of contact with eyes, rinse and consult a doctor. If swallowed, induce vomiting and seek immediate medical attention.
- After spraying or etching, change clothes and shoes, take a shower, and thoroughly clean your face and hands.
When using Clothianidin, you need to make sure that there are no strangers, children, or animals in the immediate vicinity of the treatment site. You should also try in every possible way to avoid using the product at the moment the bees fly out, since the drug is extremely toxic for them.
What is compatible with?
Clothianidin is compatible with most insecticides, fungicides, herbicides and fertilizers. However, when preparing mixtures, it is necessary to carefully check the compatibility of a particular composition each time. If the mixture “coagulates”, flakes, clots are formed in it, or a gaseous substance is released, a new smell appears, it is not recommended to use the resulting composition - the consequences may be unexpected.
Storage conditions
Store "Clothianidin" in a dry, cool place, protected from direct sunlight, preferably in a dark place.
The room should be inaccessible to unauthorized persons, and containers with the product should be tightly closed and labeled as an insecticide.
Do not allow the drug to fall into the hands of children, or spray it in areas where pregnant women, pets and farm animals have access.
Insecticide analogues
Dozens of insecticides are produced based on the active ingredient clothianidin:
- "Borey Neo".
- Modesto Plus.
- "Poncho".
- "Taboo Neo"
- "Scenic Combi".
- "Emesto Quantum" and others.
"Clothianidin" is an effective insecticide that allows you to protect plants at an early stage of development from being eaten by gnawing and sucking pests, and also saves you from the scourge of the twentieth century - the Colorado potato beetle and the cruciferous flea beetle, which destroys sugar beet plantations.
