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The instructions for using Terradox provide for the introduction of granules of the drug into the surface layer of soil to a depth of no more than 5 cm. This allows you to reliably protect plants from mole crickets, soil flies, wireworms, cabbage flies and other dangerous pests. The product is used once per season.
Description of the drug
The Terradox insecticide allows you to protect plants from a complex of soil pests and other insects: mole crickets, cabbage flies, grooved weevils, wireworms, soil flies, beetles and May beetles (larvae), fungus gnats, false wireworms.
The drug is used to protect various crops:
- potatoes (with the exception of early ripening varieties due to long waiting times);
- strawberries (after harvesting the berries);
- all flowering plants (except those grown in a pot);
- onion (not on a feather);
- cabbage (except for early ripening hybrids and varieties).
The Terradox insecticide is also used to treat seedlings and saplings of various trees during planting - deciduous and coniferous. It can also be used for ornamental crops.The product is universal, so it is recommended to use it both for the vegetable garden and for the garden.
Composition and release form
The insecticide contains the organic compound diazinon - a concentration of 40 g per 1 kg. Available in the form of granules of the same size. The manufacturer and registrant of the drug is the Russian company CJSC Firma Augusta.
The insecticide is used in personal and farm households, including for aerial treatment. The drug can be stored in the temperature range from -30 to +25 degrees. Avoid exposure to direct sunlight, exclude access to children. The shelf life is three years.
Terradox is produced in convenient 100 g packages.
Operating principle
According to the type of action, the insecticide belongs to three types:
- intestinal - the substance penetrates the intestines of an insect when eating a poisoned plant, after which it leads to death;
- contact – penetration through direct contact with the integument of the body;
- systemic - the substance moves through the vessels of the plant, penetrates into all tissues, which ensures maximum damage to pests that feed on different parts of the stems and leaves.
The active ingredient of the Terradox insecticide is diazinon, which belongs to the class of organophosphorus compounds. Contains phosphorus, sulfur and other elements (formula C12H21N2O3PS). They penetrate insect cells and react with the enzyme acetylcholinesterase. As a result, the substance is destroyed, which leads to blocking the transmission of nerve impulses. Paralysis sets in, so the insects die within the first hours after treatment.
The protective effect lasts about two weeks. At the same time, the waiting period is quite long - 60 days.This is the period of time that must pass between the last application and harvest. Therefore, processing must be planned in advance.
Advantages and disadvantages
A review of the Terradox insecticide and its reviews shows that it has several important advantages.
Helps control most common soil pests
Pros:
- wide range of applications;
- reliability due to the triple mechanism of action (systemic, intestinal, contact);
- can be used during different periods of the growing season, there are no strict terms of use;
- long-lasting protective effect;
- the insecticide is relatively safe for humans.
Minuses:
- long waiting times - 60 days;
- prohibited for use in water protection zones.
Preparation of the solution
The drug is used in the form of an aqueous solution. During preparation, follow these instructions:
- Measure out the required amount of granules (it is better to use scales for accuracy), for example, 20 g or 40 g.
- Dissolve in a small volume of water.
- Mix thoroughly.
- Water the soil.
The main method of application is to scatter the drug granules over the surface.
It is not necessary to prepare a solution - you can simply measure out the required amount of product and embed it in the ground.
It is prepared in quantities that can be used at a time. Do not discharge into water bodies or sewers.
Instructions for use of the Terradox insecticide
The instructions are quite simple - add granules to the surface layer of soil and dig in a little. The amount depends on the crop for which the insecticide is used. The dosages and frequency of treatments are described below. In this case, the waiting period is the same for all plants.It is 60 days (two months).
Onion
Terradox works well against onion flies. Granules are applied to the soil surface immediately during planting. It is enough to carry out one treatment per season. If onions are grown for feathers, insecticide cannot be used. Consumption rate – 50 g per 1 m².
Potato
To protect potatoes from soil pests (except for early varieties), it is necessary to apply Terradox insecticide granules when planting. The procedure is carried out only once per season. Consumption rate – 40 g per 10 square meters.
Cabbage
Similar recommendations for cabbage (all varieties except early ripening ones). The Terradox insecticide is sprinkled onto the soil surface immediately when planting seedlings. Only one treatment is carried out per season. Consumption rate – 40 g per 10 m2.
Strawberries
To protect strawberries from mole crickets, the drug is added dropwise to a depth of 5 cm after harvesting in the second half of summer or early autumn. Number of treatments – one per season. The consumption rate is only 20 g per 10 m2.
The product is used immediately after harvesting the last strawberry harvest.
Flower crops
To protect flower crops, granules are applied along the surface to the root zone and sprinkled with a little soil. The consumption rate of Terradox insecticide is 2-3 g per 1 m².
Tree seedlings
To treat seedlings of deciduous trees, conifers, fruit trees (for example, apple, pear, peach), as well as ornamental crops, an earthen mixture (“mash”) is used.
The consumption rate of the Terradox insecticide is 8 g per 200 ml of water, and 800 g of soil is also added there. The seedlings are kept in this mixture for several hours, after which they are planted directly into the ground.
Compatibility with other drugs
The insecticide Terradox is used in personal and farm households. In the first case, it is not recommended to combine it with other means. It is better to use the drugs separately with a time interval of 10-15 days.
For processing on an industrial scale, it can be used in a tank mixture. Before composition, a chemical compatibility test must be carried out. Terradox should not be combined with pesticides that are overly acidic or alkaline.
Analogues
The insecticide has several analogues. The most common ones include the following: “Praktik”, “Mukhoed”, “Barguzin”, “Diazol”.
They must be used according to the instructions; the dosage and method of application depend on the specific crop.
"Barguzin" is one of the effective analogues of "Terradox"
Security measures
In terms of toxicity to humans, the drug belongs to the third class (little dangerous). Therefore, standard safety precautions should be observed during processing:
- Do not come into contact with the granules on your skin - wear gloves first.
- During work, do not be distracted, do not take food or drinks, exclude children and pets.
- Do not allow the solution to come into contact with the skin. In this case, you will need to wash it with plenty of soap and water.
- If the solution gets into your eyes, place them under a stream of running water of moderate pressure.
- If granules or a “chatter” solution get into the stomach, take several tablets of activated carbon. Drink with water.
- If symptoms of severe poisoning occur, seek medical attention immediately.
Conclusion
The instructions for using Terradox are quite simple - the granules are placed on the surface or sprinkled a little into the surface layer of soil. The product is effective, provides reliable protection, so the consumption is small - up to 40 g per 10 square meters.
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