Soil pests can destroy or spoil agricultural crops, both in fields and on private plots. Let's consider the effect of "Vofatox" - an insecticide used against mole crickets and some other pests, its composition and release form, dilution of the solution and its use according to the instructions. Under what conditions and for how long should the product be stored, what can it be replaced with.
Composition and release form
The active ingredients of Vofatox are bifenthrin and imidacloprid in an amount of 100 g per liter.The drug has a contact-intestinal effect, is available in the form of a concentrated emulsion in a package of 20 ml and in the form of granules in a package of 20 g.
How the drug works
The active substances of Vofatox affect the central nervous system of pests, causing their death. Destroys pests in the larval and adult stages. The drug solution is not washed off by rain. Non-phytotoxic when used in dosages recommended by the manufacturer. Has a long-lasting protective effect – 1 month. During this time, pests do not appear on the site and do not multiply, do not damage the plants, roots and stems.
What is the product used for?
Tomatoes, cabbage, potatoes, fruit tree seedlings and other agricultural crops are treated with Wofatox. Spraying is carried out against wireworms, mole crickets, beetles, chafers, weevils, cutworms, Colorado potato beetles and other soil pests.
Consumption rate and application
According to the instructions, 10 ml of the drug must be dissolved in 3 liters of water. You can soak the roots of seedlings in the solution before planting for 1 hour, then dilute this solution in 10 liters and water the trees during the growing season, including before flowering and after harvesting the fruits. The treatment is carried out against mole crickets, beetles and wireworms.
For cabbage and tomatoes, prepare a Wofatox solution at a concentration of 10 ml per 3 liters and soak the seedlings in it 1 hour before planting. Then dilute the liquid in a bucket of water and water the beds. For potatoes, prepare a solution at a concentration of 10 ml per 5-10 liters and apply it to planting holes and rows by spraying. The volume is consumed per 1 hundred square meters. Strawberries, raspberries and fruit trees are watered at the root with a solution (10 ml per 5 l), this volume is consumed per 0.2 acres.
To prepare bait with Wofatox, you need to cook porridge from any type of cereal, then dissolve the contents of the package in 200 ml of water and mix. Pour the liquid into the porridge and leave for 20 minutes to infuse. Add 2-3 tbsp. l. sunflower oil, unrefined, aromatic, to attract insects. Mix again. For 20 g of Wofatox you need to take 7 kg of porridge. The finished bait is stored for up to 3 days in a cold place.
Place the bait around the planted plants in small portions. To prevent birds from eating the porridge, sprinkle it with a thin layer of earth. The insecticide can be placed in the holes of tubers, in the grooves when sowing seeds, in the passages of pests found in the garden bed.
Safety precautions when working with insecticide
The insecticide "Vofatox" belongs to agricultural products with a hazard class of 3 for humans and a hazard class of 1 for bees. This means that it cannot be used on flowering plants and during the mass flight of bees.
To work with the drug, safety measures are provided: before starting to dilute the solution and until the end of application, you must work in protective clothing, rubber gloves, plastic goggles and a respirator or mask. All exposed areas of the body must be completely covered. After finishing applying Wofatox, you need to wash your hands and face with soap, and rinse areas of the body that were accidentally exposed to the solution. If liquid gets into your eyes, rinse them with clean water for 15 minutes. If liquid gets into the stomach, you need to drink 1 liter of water, 6-7 tablets of activated carbon and induce vomiting after 15 minutes.If the condition worsens, consult a doctor.
Compatibility with other substances
The insecticide "Vofatox" is combined with other insecticides and fungicidal drugs. The manufacturer recommends that a verification test be performed before mixing together if the interaction of the substances is not known. To do this, you need to mix a small volume of both products in a separate container and, if they do not react, you can mix the drugs in full.
Storage conditions and rules
"Wofatox" can be stored in a dark, dry warehouse for 3 years. Packages with insecticide must be intact and tightly closed. Only pesticides and fertilizers can be stored next to them; animal feed, food and medical supplies should not be kept near them. After the expiration date, the drug should be thrown away and replaced with a new one. Store the insecticide solution for 1 day, then also dispose of the remains, since the solution significantly loses its properties during prolonged storage.
Analogues of the product
To destroy mole crickets in the garden and in the garden, you can use the following products: “Rembek”, “Boverin”, “Antimedvedka”, “Medvetox”, “Medvetsid”, for other harmful insects - “Antikhrushch”, “Metaphos”. They contain different active ingredients, have different dosages, consumption and method of application.
“Vofatox” is an insecticide in the form of liquid and small granules, which is used in private households against mole crickets and some other malicious pests. The drug is convenient to use, easily dissolves, and is easy to use. A small volume is convenient for vegetable growers and gardeners; there is no need to buy a large package of the product at once; for home garden beds, several packages per season are enough.The product is not toxic to plants, is not absorbed by them, and is completely destroyed in the soil in 1.5 months, that is, it does not get into the fruits and change, the products remain clean.
