Pests interfere with obtaining a full harvest from the site. Summer residents use various methods to combat them. Greenhouse varieties of cucumbers suffer from aphids, thrips and other insects, Aktara helps in the fight against them.
Description of the drug
The insecticide is widely used to combat various groups of insects that harm plantings. Aktara does not have a pungent, pungent odor.
Available in the following forms:
- Suspension in ampoules. Aktara KS.
- Granules. Aktara IOP.
The prepared mixture cannot be stored; the solution must be destroyed.
Under no circumstances should you pour the diluted Aktara solution near water bodies or sources of drinking water.
The substance is stored for 4 years.
Methods of application. Efficiency
There are 2 methods for processing cucumbers in greenhouses. In the first case, the leaves are processed, in the second, the bushes are watered at the root.
The effect of spraying green mass lasts 30 days; if you water the soil, the duration of the drug will double.
Degree of harm to the human body
Manufacturers assigned the third degree of toxicity to the drug Aktara. It is recommended to wear a protective suit or a change of clothes, which are washed after each treatment. Be sure to use a respirator or protective mask and wear goggles over your eyes. Spray in calm, sunny weather. You must wear gloves on your hands.
While processing plants, you should not eat anything or drink water.
Upon completion of the treatment process, be sure to wash your face and rinse your mouth before drinking or eating food.
The harvest is harvested 28 days after spraying the plants and 60 days after root watering.
Signs of poisoning
When processing, you should carefully monitor your own well-being. If the slightest signs of discomfort appear, treatment should be stopped.
Symptoms:
- Nausea.
- Vomit.
- Dizziness.
- Bad feeling.
First aid
In addition to Aktara poisoning, the insecticide affects exposed skin, eyes and intestines.
- If the drug gets into the eyes, rinse them under running water for 10-15 minutes.
- Wash the skin area with warm soapy water.
- If ingested, it is necessary to rinse the stomach and drink 2-3 tablets of activated carbon.
Afterwards, be sure to call a doctor.
Toxicity to insects
Limitation for the flight of bees for 96-120 hours or a distance of 4-5 km. Aktara is practically non-toxic for:
- Earthworm.
- Birds.
- Pisces.
How does the drug work?
The peculiarity of Aktara is that the active substance thiamethoxam penetrates into the leaves through the vascular systems. The fruits are practically not affected, since the active ingredient does not settle in them. 20 hours must pass after the plant is treated, and the drug will remain inside the plants. Its action is now not affected by either sun or rain. Due to the fact that metabolism is very slow, the substance has a long shelf life.
The instructions for use are simple; even a novice gardener who has never had contact with an insecticide before can understand it. It states that when treated against whiteflies or scale insects, repeated outbreaks of insect attacks are possible. To do this, it is recommended to re-treat the plants, but using a different preparation. By alternating insecticides, 100% destruction of the pest is achieved. Aktara is compatible with:
- Most insecticides.
- Fungicides.
- Growth regulators.
Not recommended for use with:
- Lime.
- Soap.
- Bordeaux mixture.
Usage
Processing cucumber crops in greenhouses is a complex matter, but the result is high yields and excellent plant health. Insects with their vital activity interfere with the normal development and growth of bushes and the formation of ovaries. In addition, they spread diseases.
It is difficult to fight a large number of insects; it is much easier to carry out preventive work. Cucumbers suffer from attacks by whiteflies, aphids and tobacco thrips.
In what proportions is the drug used:
- 8 g Aktar per 10 liters of water. Water at the roots of plants. The granules are diluted in warm water at approximately 25 ⁰C. It is calculated that at 10 m2 10 liters of solution are needed. This dosage is used to control aphids, thrips and other pests.
- If weaker insects are present, dilute 1 g of Aktara per 10 liters of water.
- If you spray the bushes, then the dosage is different. Take 2-4 g of the drug and dilute it in 10 liters of water.
Summer residents use Aktara because it is effective, lasts a long time and has low consumption. 4 g of Aktara is enough to treat cucumber bushes in a greenhouse. The substance is used to treat seed material.
Storage of the substance
You should never forget to follow safety precautions when storing any chemical that can harm the body. It is especially protected from children and animals who, through carelessness or curiosity, may try the drug.
You should not pour it into another container; if this is necessary, you should label the container.
There should be no food or animal feed nearby, as well as medicines. The optimal temperature for storage is -10 to +35 ⁰С. Humidity is average.
Range of applications for other crops
The drug is effective not only for cucumbers, it is widely used to treat the following plants:
- Tomatov. 4 g per 10 liters of water.
- Eggplant and pepper. 4-8 g per 10 liters of water.
- Luke. 4 g per 10 liters of water.
- Apple trees. 3 g per 10 liters of water.
- Cabbages. 3 g per 10 liters of water.
- Rose. 16 g per 10 liters of water.
- Grapes. 3 g per 10 liters of water.
- Potatoes. 1.2 g per 10 liters of water.
- Currants. 2 g per 10 liters of water.
These standards are used for root irrigation. Honey plants are sprayed before flowering, so as not to kill the insects that pollinate them.
What do those who have used it say about Aktara?
Beginning vegetable growers will learn a lot of information from reviews of experienced summer residents. Recommendations, dosage and other important nuances of treatment with the drug.
Maria: “I used the drug at my summer cottage, the insects died in the evening. I especially liked the lack of an allergic reaction.”
Olga: “An effective product that gets rid of insects quickly and for a long time. The only negative is that it is harmful to bees. I use it with caution."
Natalya: “I used Aktara to treat cucumbers in the greenhouse against whiteflies. Effective, but re-treatment is required after 7-10 days. It is advisable to use a different insecticide. So the effect is higher."
Andrey: “I bought it for treating cucumbers in a greenhouse, the diluted solution remained, I treated tomato bushes against aphids, the effect was also good. I use Aktara and other insecticides to prevent pests from becoming addicted.”
For years, gardeners and summer residents have been looking for ways to combat the attacks of harmful insects. Aktara is very effective in combating many insects.
