Modern gardeners try to minimize the use of chemicals on their plots. Unfortunately, traditional methods are not always effective against diseases and pests. You often have to use Tiovit Jet. The instructions for its use for grapes promise that this drug will reliably protect against various types of mites and fungal diseases, in particular powdery mildew.
Description of the drug
"Tiovit Jet" belongs to the fungicides and has good acaricidal properties that help cope with all types of garden mites. It is used both for preventive purposes and for the improvement of grapes, garden shrubs and fruit trees, as well as other garden crops. The drug was once developed in Switzerland, but Russia is currently producing it, so the price of “Tiovit Jet” is affordable for domestic gardeners.
The product consists of granules packed in a hermetically sealed shell. It happens that unscrupulous sellers try to sell tablets or powder to inexperienced gardeners. This clearly indicates a fake. The shelf life of Tiovit Jeta is 3 years from the date of production.
Mechanism of action
The active component of Tiovit Jet is high quality sulfur. It is this that has a detrimental effect on bacteria, suppressing their development and destroying the cells of pathogenic microorganisms. The microflora of the grapes or other plants remains intact. The drug granules are characterized by good water solubility and form a homogeneous liquid mass. The shelf life of Tiovit Jeta is 3 years from the date of production.
The density of the substance allows “Tiovit Jet” to contact any surface and not flow down it, as ordinary water does. The product does not belong to compounds of organic origin containing active reagents. This makes it possible to use “Tiovit Jet” to combat:
- oidium;
- acaricides;
- various types of fungi.
Grapevines are highly susceptible to damage by colonies of oidium bacteria.For other plants, “Tiovit Jet” is not toxic, therefore, when used for the treatment and prevention of diseases, the resulting harvest is considered environmentally friendly. The number of treatments performed depends on the degree of damage to the grapes by the disease or pest. Also, climatic conditions play an important role in this issue, because during the rainy season the effectiveness of using the drug is significantly reduced.
Instructions for use
The instructions for use of the drug "Tiovit Jet" indicate that to prevent the development of diseases, it is advisable to carry out preventive measures. A detailed list of actions for grapes and other plants can be found on the product packaging itself. The use of the product begins after the capsules are dissolved in a small amount of water and then, with constant stirring, added to the required volume of liquid. The solution is stirred for 7 minutes, after which processing begins immediately.
To prevent the appearance of ticks on the site, you need 40 grams of the drug and 10 liters of water.
The fungicide is sprayed on the vineyards once per season. To carry out preventive measures against powdery mildew, you will need 50 grams of Tiovit Jet for the same volume of water. In this case, 5 treatments will be required per season. Preventative treatments should be carried out before and after flowering of the vineyard. When to cultivate vineyards? It is better to schedule work in the morning or evening hours. On average, one bush will require about 3 liters of the prepared solution of the drug.
Precautionary measures
"Tiovit Jet" is considered a non-toxic drug, but some safety measures must be observed.Since the drug is a chemical agent, it is not recommended to mix it with other chemicals, since Tiovit Jet can enter into various types of reactions. The drug is classified as hazard class 3. This suggests that it has a moderate effect on the human body. However, experienced gardeners recommend, for safety reasons, to carry out work at a time when there is no one else nearby. Animals should also not be present in the treatment areas.
Standard precautions include the following protective equipment:
- special mask;
- protective clothing set.
While spraying with Tiovit Jet, it is prohibited to eat food. You should also avoid getting the product on open areas of the body, mucous membranes or hair.
Advantages and disadvantages of the product
Compared to its competitors, Tiovit Jet has a number of advantages:
- it is not phytotoxic;
- ease of use;
- universal use for many plants;
- the period of consumption of ripening fruits is significantly reduced;
- the shelf life is significantly increased;
- does not ignite.
There are no significant drawbacks to the drug, however, some gardeners note that “Tiovit Jet” is washed off quite easily by rain. It also has a strong and pungent odor of sulfur, often leading to irritation of the mucous membranes of the respiratory tract.
Validity periods
The waiting time for the drug to take effect is only a few hours. Further protection lasts for 1-1.5 weeks. It all depends on what the weather is like, because rain washes away most of the Tiovit Jet protective agent. The frequency of treatments depends on their ultimate purpose.To prevent powdery mildew, at least 5 treatments per season are required, but to prevent the appearance of various types of mites, one procedure is enough.
