Owners of household plots and residents of rural areas are forced to use chemicals to protect crops from insect pests. There are drugs on sale for the destruction of a wide range of parasites, and there are also those whose action is aimed at combating a specific pest. Many gardeners resort to the help of Masaya, an acaricide designed specifically to kill all types of mites.
Composition and preparative form of acaricide "Masai"
The main active ingredient of the Masai tick acaricide is tebufenpyrad. Its concentration in one liter of chemical is 200 grams. The acaricidal drug "Masai" comes on sale in the form of a wettable powder, which is packaged in bags weighing 100 grams.
The manufacturer of the pest control chemical is the German company BASF.
Spectrum and principle of action of the drug
The highly effective acaricide "Masai" is designed to combat all types of mites that destroy grapes, soybeans and apple trees. The chemical agent is characterized by a contact-intestinal effect; in addition, it has translaminar activity. The drug is effective against mobile forms of ticks - larvae and adult insects.
The active component of the Masai acaricidal agent, penetrating into the treated plant, enters through the tissues and onto the lower part of the leaf blades. The action of tebufenpyrad is based on the inhibition of mitochondrial respiration of parasite cells. The effect of the chemical on pests begins a few minutes after it hits the plant.
The period of protective action, subject to the instructions for use, lasts up to 4 weeks. The effectiveness of the action is due to the fact that the active substance of the drug is capable of destroying ticks at any stage of their development.
Gardeners and summer residents, as well as farmers who have tried in practice the working qualities of the Masai acaricide, have identified several advantages of the chemical anti-tick product. The advantages include:
- the possibility of using an acaricidal drug in anti-resistance programs;
- reliability and effectiveness in the fight against all types of mites, at any stage of pest development;
- the presence of selective action and the absence of negative effects on beneficial insects;
- speed of action after the drug hits the plant and a long protective period;
- ease of use - the bags in which the acaricide powder is packaged dissolve in water themselves, so there is no need for contact with the substance;
- selectivity of exposure;
- possibility of use in a wide temperature range;
- safety of use during flowering of cultivated plants;
- the presence of a strong ovicidal effect;
- Possibility of use in tank mixtures with other chemicals;
- effectiveness even at low drug consumption rates;
- lack of phytotoxicity;
- protection of plant leaf blades, both on the upper and lower surfaces.
Instructions for use
The instructions for use attached to the acaricidal preparation by the manufacturer indicate the norms for using the chemical for each cultivated plant. To achieve the desired result and complete destruction of pests, you must follow the recommendations.
The acaricide application rates are indicated in the table:
| cultivated plant | Type of ticks | Drug rate | Number of treatments per season |
| Vineyard plantations | · common spider mite;
· felt mite. |
· from 0.25 to 0.38 kg per hectare of plantings;
· from 0.38 to 0.5 kg per hectare of plantings. |
No more than 2 times |
| Soybeans | Spider mite | From 0.4 to 0.5 kg per hectare of field | Once per season |
| Apple trees | · red fruit mite;
· hawthorn mite. |
From 0.38 to 0.5 kg per hectare of garden | No more than 2 times during the growing season |
It is necessary to prepare a working solution for treating cultivated plantings before starting spraying so that it does not lose its effectiveness.Clean water (half the volume) is poured into the sprayer tank and the recommended amount of acaricide is added. Since the sachets dissolve in water, there is no need to pour out the powder. Turn on the stirrer and wait until the chemical is completely dissolved in the water. After this, add the remaining liquid and mix the solution again until smooth. Immediately after preparation is completed, begin spraying the area.
Safety precautions
Working with any chemical plant protection product requires compliance with safety precautions. The body and hands are protected with overalls and rubber gloves. To prevent chemical vapors from irritating the respiratory tract, wear a mask or respirator.
During work, it is prohibited to drink water, eat, or smoke. After finishing the treatment, all clothes are washed, and the person who sprayed must take a shower. If drops of working fluid accidentally get on mucous surfaces or skin, rinse them with running water and go to the hospital for first aid.
Compatibility with other substances
Masai acaricide can be used with other chemicals after a compatibility test. The product is compatible with such drugs as Strobi, Acrobat MC, Cumulus and Delan.
Terms and conditions of storage of insecticide
If the storage conditions are met, the shelf life of the Masai acaricide is at least two years from the date of manufacture.It is recommended to keep the drug in a dry and dark utility room that is locked. This will prevent children and pets from coming into contact with the chemical.
What can be replaced?
You can replace the acaricide with drugs such as "Vertimek", "Talstar" or "Oberon Rapid».
