By “Pikus” we mean an insecticidal disinfectant that is used to treat tubers and seeds. The drug provides reliable protection against gnawing and sucking parasites. After planting the treated planting material, the active component forms a protective area around the root system. This leads to the death of parasites upon contact with treated seeds and soil.
Composition and dosage form
The product is released in the form of a suspension concentrate. 1 liter of the product contains 600 grams of imidacloprid, which is the active substance of the drug.The composition is produced in a canister with a capacity of 5 liters.
What is the remedy for?
This contact-system disinfectant is used to treat tubers and seeds. It helps to cope with a whole complex of post-emergence and soil-dwelling parasites.
Principle of operation
The active component of Picus is imidacloprid. The principle of action of the drug is associated with its presence in the composition. The active substance is distributed throughout the above-ground and underground parts of plants. This happens as they grow and develop.
The composition leads to blocking the transmission of nerve impulses. This occurs at the level of the acetylcholine receptor of the postsynaptic membrane. The substance is characterized by translaminar and systemic activity. This helps control the activity of cereal parasites.
The substance enters the structure of the seed material during swelling and moves towards the growing point. The high systemic nature of the product ensures its rapid penetration into plant organs and helps to protect roots and sprouts for a long time.
The product is characterized by unique physical and chemical properties. This ensures reliable retention of the composition on the treated surface. In addition, the drug includes additional components. They help improve the quality of application of the substance.
The advantages of the drug include the following:
- high efficiency - the product successfully copes with soil-dwelling and post-emergence pests;
- reliable protection of roots and shoots from parasites during the post-emergence period of crop growth - this is considered the most critical;
- reliable protection of plantings in any climate;
- a long period of protective action - this helps to reduce the number of insecticidal treatments during the growing season;
- possibility of application as part of a crop protection program;
- possibility of combination in tank mixtures with fungicidal disinfectants;
- The optimum ratio of price and quality.
Consumption rate and use of "Pikus"
For a disinfectant to be effective, it is important to use it correctly. In this case, it is necessary to observe the dosage of the drug:
| Usage rate | Culture | Pests | Processing Features | Waiting period (number of treatments) |
| 5,5-6,5 | Rape | Cruciferous flea beetles | The composition is used for seed treatment. For 1 ton, up to 16.5 liters of working solution is required. | — (1) |
| 0,5-0,75 | Winter wheat | Bread ground beetle | The composition requires treating the seeds. For 1 ton of seed there are 11 liters of composition. | — (1) |
| 0,5-1 | Barley and wheat | Cereal flies, flea beetles, aphids | The composition is used for processing seed material. For 1 ton, 11 liters of the substance are used. | — (1) |
| 0,5-1 | Peas | Nodule weevils | The drug is used to treat seeds. 1 ton will require 11 liters of seeds. | — (1) |
| 0,8-1 | Linen | Flax flea beetles | The composition is used to treat the seeds. Up to 11 liters of substance are used per 1 ton. | — (1) |
| 0,25-0,4 | Potato | Colorado potato beetle, aphids, wireworms, leafhoppers, false wireworms | The drug must be used to treat tubers and furrows when planting. 80-120 liters of substance are required per 1 hectare. | 70 (1) |
| 4-5 | Corn | Gnawing cutworms, false wireworms, wireworms | The composition requires treating the seeds. For 1 ton of planting material, 8-10 liters of the composition are required. | — (1) |
| 4-5 | Sunflower | Gnawing cutworms, false wireworms, wireworms | The drug is suitable for processing planting material. For 1 ton of seeds, 8-10 liters of the substance are used. | — (1) |
When using the substance, it is important to follow these rules:
- To make a working solution, it is recommended to mix the drug with water. It is important to obtain a homogeneous mass.
- Seeds must be treated in a moistened manner. In this case, it is recommended to use continuous devices.
- Depending on the type of etching device, it is worth using different amounts of working fluid. On average, 5-10 liters are used per 1 ton. It is important to ensure that the substance evenly covers the seeds.
- It is permissible to treat seeds before planting or in advance.
- In case of premature processing, it is recommended to store planting material until sowing. This should be done in a cool and dry room.
What is compatible with?
The drug is compatible with most pesticides that are used within the same time frame. However, the composition must first be checked for compatibility. To do this you need to prepare a small amount of the mixture.
Expiration date and storage conditions
The drug is stored for 2 years. It is recommended to keep it in a dry and dark place. In this case, the temperature should be from 0 to +40 degrees.
Analogues of the drug
Active analogues of the substance include the following:
- "Akiba"
- "Agrovital";
- "Imidor";
- "Gaucho";
- "Aulsal".
The drug "Pikus" is an effective insecticidal disinfectant that helps cope with a whole range of dangerous insects. In order for the use of a substance to be effective, it is important to strictly follow the instructions for its use. Compliance with safety measures and storage conditions of the substance is of no small importance.
