Pest butterflies of various species often harm agricultural plants. To kill insects, insecticidal preparations are used that act on this group of pests. Let's consider the composition and release form of Lepidocide, the pros and cons of the drug, the mechanism of action and purpose. How to use the product according to the instructions, its compatibility, storage conditions, similar drugs.
Composition and preparative forms of the drug "Lepidocid"
The insecticide is produced by Sibbiopharm LLC in the form of a suspension concentrate, in canisters of 20-50 liters. The active substance is bacteria of the species Bacillus thuringiensis var. Kurstaki, titer no less than 10 billion spores/g. The product belongs to bacterial insecticides and biological products. According to the method of penetration, it is an intestinal pesticide.
Advantages and disadvantages
Like all drugs, Lepidocid has its pros and cons. The advantages are:
- selective action against many species of pests of the Lepidoptera family;
- the active substance does not accumulate in plant tissues and fruits, which is why the products are completely environmentally friendly, non-toxic and safe;
- the drug can be used at any stage of crop development;
- short waiting period, plants can be treated during the fruiting period;
- good compatibility with agrochemicals and biological products;
- can be used on insect populations accustomed to chemical pesticides;
- if used in the correct dosage, it is safe for people, animals, aquatic organisms, fish, entomophages, and bees.
Disadvantages of the product: short shelf life.
Spectrum and mechanism of action
“Lepidotsid” is used to treat vegetables, grains, fruit and berry bushes, strawberries, alfalfa, sunflowers, grapes, medicinal plants, essential oil roses, bird cherry, oak, birch and conifers. It has a detrimental effect on over 40 species of butterfly pests (moths, codling moths, cutworms, white moths, moths, moths, leaf rollers, silkworms, moths, lacewings, sawflies and others).
How to use the product correctly
According to the instructions for use, the dosage of Lepidocid is as follows (in l per ha):
- potatoes, wheat, moth and cutworm fruits – 1;
- cabbage and vegetables from whites, moths and moths - 0.5-1;
- scoop vegetables – 1.5-2;
- fruit from moths – 0.5-1;
- fruit and ornamental trees from hawthorn and white butterfly – 1;
- fruit from lacewings, silkworms, leaf rollers and moths – 1-1.5;
- apple trees from codling moths – 2-3;
- berry bushes, strawberries – 1-1.5;
- beets, alfalfa, sunflower from moth – 1;
- grapes – 2-3;
- medicinal plants – from 0.5 to 1.2;
- rhubarb and rose – 1.5;
- rosehip – 2;
- bird cherry, oak, birch, conifers – 3.
Consumption of Lepidocide solution for vegetables - 200-400 l, fruit - 800-1200 l, for bushes, beets, sunflowers, alfalfa - 600-800 l, for strawberries - 300-400 l, for grapes - 600-1000 l, medicinal herbs – 200-400 l, roses and rose hips – 400-600 l, for conifers, oak, birch – 10-25 l. Carry out 1- or 2-fold treatment (with a break of 5 or 7-8 days), the waiting period is short - 5 days.
Dosage for plants in private household plots: 20-30 ml per 10 liters of water, for roses and medicinal crops – 0-30 ml. Consumption: vegetables and root vegetables – 0.5-1 l per 10 m2, trees and shrubs – 2-5 l per plant, grapes – 0.5-2 l per bush, roses and medicinal plants – 2-10 l per 10 m2 . Treatment is carried out 2 times (with an interval of 7-8 days), apple trees are sprayed 3 times with a break of 10-14 days. The time before harvesting the fruits is 5 days.
Security measures
As a biological product, Lepidocid is practically non-toxic to the environment (toxicity class 4). It is also low-hazard for bees - toxicity class 3.
To work with an insecticide, despite the fact that it is not dangerous, you need to wear thick protective clothing, a respirator, goggles, and gloves.After work, wash your face and hands. Wash off the solution from the skin if it gets on it, rinse your eyes with clean water.
Drug compatibility
"Lepidocide" can be combined with chemicals and biological agents. However, if the mutual reaction of the substances is not known, it is advisable to combine the drugs in a small volume before final mixing to determine their compatibility. If as a result there is a noticeable change in the physical and chemical characteristics of the composition, sediment or flakes appear - the products must not be mixed.
Shelf life and storage conditions
"Lepidotsid" is good for 1 year, then loses its properties. Store the concentrate in factory-made canisters with closed lids. Storage conditions: temperature – from +5 to +30 °C, dark, dry, ventilated room. Other agrochemicals and fertilizers can be stored next to the insecticide; food, medicine, and animal feed cannot be stored. After the storage period has expired, the drug must be disposed of. The prepared solution must be used on the day of preparation; it cannot be stored longer either.
Analogs
For use in agriculture, a preparation with Bacillus thuringiensis var. Kurstaki – “Lepidobactocide”. In private households, it is recommended to use Lepidocid in different formulations: powder and suspension concentrate.
The insecticidal biological preparation "Lepidocid" can be widely used for the safe treatment of many types of agricultural crops. Effective against dozens of species of butterfly pests. With high efficiency, it is completely safe for plants, beneficial insects, animals and people. In terms of effectiveness, it can be compared to a chemical preparation, since only 1 or 2 sprays are required to kill pests.
