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The Colorado potato beetle is a round-shaped insect with characteristic black and yellow stripes. Pest activity lasts from May to autumn. There are various methods to control the pest. The most effective are chemicals that neutralize the Colorado potato beetle. Such a remedy is “Spark triple effect” for the Colorado potato beetle and other varieties of this drug.
Release forms
The drug "Iskra" has several forms of release depending on the active ingredients. All of them are used to treat plantings against the Colorado beetle.
"Iskra Golden"
The product “Iskra Zolotaya” is developed to protect plants from the Colorado potato beetle, aphids, and thrips. The product has a long-lasting effect and after use retains its properties for a month.
The active ingredient here is imidacloprid, which when interacting with insects causes paralysis of the nervous system. The result is paralysis and death of the pest.
Iskra Zolotaya is available in the form of a concentrate or powder. Based on them, a working solution is prepared.The following concentrations of substances are used to treat potato plantings:
- 1 ml of concentrate per bucket of water;
- 8 g of powder per bucket of water.
For every hundred square meters of planting, up to 10 liters of prepared solution is required.
"Spark Double Effect"
The drug "Spark Double Effect" has a rapid effect on pests. The product contains potassium fertilizer, which allows potatoes to restore damaged leaves and stems.
The drug is available in the form of tablets that dissolve in water to obtain a working solution. Treatment is carried out by spraying the plantings.
The composition of the “Spark Double Effect” product includes the following components:
- permethrin;
- cypermethrin.
Permethrin is an insecticide that affects insects by contact or after entering the body through the intestines. The substance has a rapid effect on the nervous system of Colorado potato beetles.
Permethrin does not degrade in sunlight, however, it degrades quickly in soil and water. This substance is low-hazard for humans.
Cypermethrin is the second component of the drug. The substance paralyzes the nervous system Colorado potato beetle larvae and adults. The substance remains on treated surfaces for 20 days.
Cypermethrin exhibits the greatest activity within 24 hours after use. Its properties last for another month.
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According to the instructions for use for processing potatoes for every 10 square meters. m of planting requires 1 liter of drug solution. Depending on the area occupied by potatoes, the required amount of solution is determined.
"Spark Triple Effect"
To combat the pest, the drug “Spark Triple Effect” is used.It contains cypermethrin, permethrin and imidacloprid.
The product is available in packaged form. Each package contains 10.6 g of substance. The specified amount is used to process 2 acres of potatoes. Due to the action of three components, long-term protection of plants from the Colorado potato beetle is ensured.
"Iskra Triple Effect" also contains potassium supplement. Due to the intake of potassium, the immunity of plants is increased, which recover faster after an attack by pests.
The product begins to act within an hour. The effect of its use lasts for more than 30 days.
"Iskra Bio"
The drug "Iskra Bio" is intended to combat caterpillars, Colorado potato beetle larvae, spider mites and other pests. According to the description, a partial effect of the drug is observed on adult beetles.
The product can be used in hot weather. If the ambient temperature rises to +28°C, the efficiency of the components increases.
The action of the drug is based on avertin, which has a paralytic effect on pests. Avertin is the result of the activity of soil fungi. The product has no toxic effect on humans and animals.
After treatment, Iskra Bio destroys Colorado potato beetles within 24 hours. The drug is used at temperatures above +18°C. If the ambient temperature drops to +13°C, the product stops working.
How to use
The drug is diluted in the required concentration, after which the plantings are processed. To work you will need a sprayer.
The solution is applied in the morning or evening, when there is no direct exposure to the sun. It is not recommended to carry out the procedure in strong winds or during precipitation.
When spraying, the solution should fall on the leaf plate and be evenly distributed over it. First, the drug is dissolved in a small amount of water, after which the solution is adjusted to the required volume.
Security measures
To achieve the best results without harming the environment, the following safety precautions are observed when using Iskra:
- use of protective equipment for hands, eyes and respiratory organs;
- do not consume food or liquids, stop smoking during treatment;
- During the spraying period, children and adolescents, pregnant women, and animals should not be present on the site;
- after work you need to wash your hands with soap;
- the finished solution cannot be stored;
- if necessary, the drug is disposed of in places remote from sources of water and sewerage;
- the drug is stored in a dry place, inaccessible to children, away from sources of flame, medicines and food;
- if the solution gets on the skin or eyes, wash the contact area with water;
- if the drug penetrates the stomach, rinse with an activated carbon solution and consult a doctor.
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Conclusion
The Colorado potato beetle is one of the most dangerous pests in the garden. As a result of its activity, the harvest is lost and the plants do not receive the necessary development. The Colorado potato beetle prefers young shoots, and its maximum activity is observed during the flowering period of potatoes.
The drug "Iskra" includes a complex of substances whose action is aimed at getting rid of pests. The product can be used during the potato growing season.
