“Sunmite” is an acaricidal agent that has contact properties. With the help of this substance it is possible to destroy different types of mites - grape mites, spider mites, strawberry mites. The composition also helps to cope with whitefly. To achieve the desired results, you must strictly follow the instructions. Compliance with safety rules is of no small importance.
Composition and dosage form of the drug
The active component of the drug is considered to be pyridaben.1 kilogram of the composition contains 200 grams of active substance. The drug is produced in powder form. It may have a white or cream tint.
All over the world, Sunmite is used for acaricidal protection of garden plants and vegetable crops. The composition is suitable for processing pears, apple trees, peaches. It can be used for spraying tomatoes, cucumbers, and eggplants. The composition helps to cope with mites on grapes, strawberries, citrus fruits, and ornamental plants.
What is it used for?
The acaricide is used to treat plants against various types of mites that attack agricultural and fruit and vegetable crops. The composition can be used for all varieties of plants, since it does not have phytotoxic properties.
How does the product work?
The active component of the drug is a substance that has contact properties. It helps provide quick effect and long residual effect.
Most often, “Sunmite” is used to influence the following types of ticks:
- red citrus;
- common spider web;
- red fruit;
- red cobweb.
The advantages of the product include the following:
- the ability to destroy ticks at all stages of development;
- lack of cross-resistance when using the substance;
- impact on the parasite within a quarter of an hour after treatment;
- extended period of action - lasts 5-6 weeks;
- no effect of temperature fluctuations on the effectiveness of the product;
- safety for cultivated plants and low degree of toxicity for warm-blooded animals;
- almost complete absence of odor.
During the season, it is necessary to spray the plantings once. This will help avoid developing resistance.
How to use Sunmite?
In order for Sunmite to give the desired effect, the instructions for use must be strictly followed. It is recommended to adhere to the following rules for preparing the working solution:
- Fill the sprayer tank to one third of its volume.
- Turn on the mixer and pour the required volume of product into the tank.
- With the mixer running, fill the tank with water to the optimal volume.
- While processing plants, the working fluid must continue to be mixed.
- Use the working solution one day before.
- After completing the procedure, rinse the sprayer. This should be done at least 3 times.
To spray plants, you should use a solution of 0.5-1 grams of product and 1 liter of water. In this case, the total consumption of the finished composition should be no more than 1000 liters per 1 hectare of area. For 1 square meter, 100 milliliters of the substance are usually used.
It is also permissible to treat the substrate against putrefactive mites. In this case, the consumption rate is 0.5 grams of Sunmite per 1 liter of water. The drug should be used at intervals of 6 months, as there is a risk of pests developing addiction.
Security measures
The product belongs to the second hazard class. The substance has severe inhalation toxicity. Therefore, only plant protection specialists or people who have undergone appropriate training can use acaricide. All work may be carried out using personal protective equipment.
When intoxicating the body, you must adhere to the following rules:
- At the first symptoms of illness, immediately stop work and remove the person from the area of influence of the product. In this case, you need to carefully remove clothing and protective equipment, avoiding contact of the substance with the skin. It is important to see a doctor immediately.
- If the product accidentally gets into the stomach, rinse the mouth with water and immediately give the victim a solution of activated carbon to drink. In this case, it is necessary to use 1 gram of the drug per 1 kilogram of body weight. Then induce vomiting. Perform these steps several times to completely remove the drug from the body. Then give the person water with charcoal again and immediately contact a medical facility.
- If the substance enters the respiratory system, remove the victim to fresh air.
- If the product gets on your skin, wipe it with a piece of cloth, avoiding rubbing the substance. Then wash the affected area with soapy water.
- If the substance gets on clothing, immediately remove it and rinse areas of possible contamination with water.
- In case of contact with eyes, rinse with clean running water. In this case, the eyelids should be open.
After providing assistance to the victim, he must be shown to a doctor. Treatment in such a situation is symptomatic.
Compatibility with other substances
The drug can be combined with most insecticidal and fungicidal drugs. The exception is highly alkaline agents, in particular Bordeaux mixture.
Terms and conditions of storage of insecticide
The product has an unlimited shelf life. In this case, the drug should not be kept in conditions of high humidity. It should not be overheated or exposed to sunlight.
Analogues of the product
Effective analogues of the drug include drugs such as Nissoran and Taurus.
"Sunmite" is an effective drug that helps cope with most ticks. In order for the product to give the desired results, you must strictly follow the instructions. Compliance with safety regulations is of no small importance.
