“Contador” is understood as a systemic insecticide that helps protect soybean, corn, winter wheat and rapeseed plantings from parasites. This drug allows you to cope with various insects. Moreover, it destroys even those pests that lead a hidden lifestyle. In order for the product to give the desired effect, you must strictly follow the instructions for its use.
Composition and release form of the insecticide
The active component of the substance is imidacloprid. 1 liter of product contains 200 grams of this component.The drug is produced in the form of a water-soluble concentrate. It is sold in 5 liter canisters.
Mechanism of action and purpose of the product
"Contador" is a systemic insecticide that quickly spreads throughout crop plants. The drug is absorbed by the root system and above-ground parts of plants. "Contador" affects the proteins of the nerve cells of parasites. This provokes the development of paralysis. As a result, insects die within 1 day.
This drug has the following advantages:
- Thanks to its active systemic effect, the substance protects all fragments of cultivated plants from pests.
- The validity period is 15-30 days.
- Weather conditions do not affect the effectiveness of the substance.
- The drug helps to cope with larvae and adults.
- The composition is characterized by economical consumption.
Instructions for using Contadora in agriculture
When using Contador, you must follow a number of recommendations:
- Mechanical treatments can be performed the next day after using the substance. To carry out manual work, you are allowed to leave after 3 days.
- Plantings must be treated with ground sprayers.
- Treatment of beds should be carried out if the number of parasites reaches the economic threshold of danger.
- Spraying is required in calm weather.
- The drug is characterized by the first class of danger for bees. Therefore, they should not fly near the treated area for 9-10 days.
- The main condition for treatment with the product is to ensure continuous and uniform coverage of the crop with the working solution.It is important to ensure that the liquid does not drain from the foliage.
- The composition is resistant to ultraviolet radiation and high temperatures.
- The optimal temperature is +12-15 degrees.
- Precipitation that falls after 3-4 hours will not cause the product to be washed off. Therefore, the effectiveness of the composition will not decrease.
- Do not use the substance when there is a threat of frost or low temperatures. It is also not recommended to use the drug at temperatures above +25 degrees.
To make a working solution, the sprayer tank must be filled one third with water. Then turn on the mixing mode and add the required amount of product. The working fluid must be used within 24 hours.
For field plants, the consumption rate of working fluid is 200-400 liters per 1 hectare. When using the substance in gardens, the consumption rate of the substance is 800-1000 liters per 1 hectare.
Safety precautions
The composition belongs to the first class of danger for bees. The protective flight zone of insects should be 4-5 kilometers. At the same time, the flight time limit for bees is 9-10 days. It is worth warning beekeepers at least 4-5 days in advance about the nature of the planned use of the substance, the timing and areas of its use. It is important to process plantings in calm weather. The maximum permissible wind speed is 5 meters per second.
Compatibility with other substances
The drug can be combined with many insecticides and fungicides. The exceptions are highly alkaline preparations and substances that contain sulfur.It is also important to test mix with other substances at the recommended dosage before applying to large areas.
Storage rules
The product must be stored in its original packaging, observing the temperature range from -10 to +30 degrees. The shelf life is 2 years.
Similar means
Substitutes include the following drugs:
- "Karate Zeon";
- "Magnicur";
- "Aktara";
- "Aktellik".
"Contador" is an effective remedy that helps cope with most harmful insects. In order for the use of the substance to give the desired results, you must strictly follow the instructions.
