Composition and instructions for use of the fungicide Calypso, dosage and analogs
Fungicide and insecticide "Calypso" is used to protect the garden and vegetable garden from insects. This tool helps to significantly reduce the number of pests in just two treatments. Spraying of plants is recommended when insect activity is detected. This agent acts on pests through direct contact and through food, however, it is quickly washed off by rain.
Composition and principle of action
Calypso is a chemical that can be used to combat insects and fungal diseases. This product instantly destroys pests of garden crops (Colorado potato beetle, May beetle larvae), protects tomatoes and potatoes from late blight, and is also used as a growth stimulant.
The active ingredient of the drug is thiacloprid. This component helps to destroy pests of garden and horticultural crops. Tiacloprid acts on the central nervous system of insects (blocks the transmission of nerve impulses). The active substance leads to paralysis, convulsions and the death of pests. It is an intestinal and contact insecticide that destroys sucking and gnawing pests.
The effect of using the drug is noticeable already 60-180 minutes after spraying. The period of protective action is 2-4 weeks (depending on weather conditions). The drug destroys insects directly on contact with them, as well as when pests eat poisonous parts of the plant. The active substance of the insecticide can penetrate into the tissues of garden crops.
"Calypso" has a liquid form (suspension concentrate). Packaged in ampoules (2 ml each) or in plastic bottles (1 liter each). Before use, the drug is diluted with water. To process one hectare, you need 0.5 liters of Calypso. The insecticide was developed by the German company Bayer.
Appointment
"Calypso" is used to control insects that harm fruit trees and garden crops. The insecticide destroys pests of cherries, apple trees (scale insects, leafworms, apple moth and flower beetle). The drug is used to combat rape blossom beetle, grape (bunch) leafworm, aphids, Colorado potato beetle, spider mite, whitefly. Can be used to protect indoor plants from thrips, aphids, mosquitoes.
Advantages and disadvantages
Advantages of "Calypso":
- can be used against pests of the garden and vegetable garden;
- reduces the number of harmful insects;
- not dangerous for bees;
- has a selective toxic effect (not dangerous to animals);
- the protective period is 2-4 weeks.
Disadvantages of an insecticide:
- cannot be used during active summer bees;
- with frequent use, resistance may occur;
- can cause poisoning of small animals.
Compatibility with other products
"Calypso" can be combined with other drugs to protect garden and vegetable garden crops. The insecticide is used in conjunction with fungicides, fertilizers, growth stimulants. The exception is copper-containing and alkaline preparations.
Instructions for use
Consumption table for different crops:
| Culture | Consumption rate
| Terms of use | Number of treatments (interval) |
| Apple tree, cherry | 2 ml for 10 liters of water | From spring to autumn when pests appear | 2 times (15-30 days) |
| Houseplants | 0.5 ml per 1 liter of water | When pests appear | 1-2 times (40 days) |
| Cabbage, onions, garlic | 1-2 ml per 10 l of water | During the growing season when pests appear | 2 times (30 days) |
| Potatoes, tomatoes | 2 ml for 10 l of water | During the growing season when pests appear | 2 times (30 days) |
Precautions
"Calypso" belongs to the 2nd class of danger. It is recommended to work with the solution in a protective suit, mask, glasses, rubber gloves. It is advisable to spray plants with a special sprayer. The working solution is prepared before use. Plants are processed in the evening, in calm and clear weather.
The drug is prohibited to use during the active summer of bees or on pastures where animals graze. Insecticide treated tops are not allowed to be fed to goats, rabbits or cows.
First aid for poisoning
"Calypso" is an insecticidal agent for the destruction of insects. The drug is recommended to be used strictly as directed. The insecticide must not be eaten, given to animals or poultry. If the drug enters the human body, it is necessary to drink several glasses of water with soda, induce vomiting and take activated charcoal tablets. In case of animal poisoning, urgent measures must be taken. Drink plenty of fluids and a few tablets of activated carbon.
Terms and conditions of storage
Calypso is a chemical that must be stored separately from food. It is advisable to keep this product together with other insecticides and fungicides, in a room not intended for eating. The insecticide in undissolved form can be stored for 2 years from the date of manufacture. The optimum storage temperature is 10-20 degrees Celsius.
Analogs
There are other drugs on sale with a similar composition. For example, "Aspid". This is a thiacloprid-based product that is used to kill household insects (ants, cockroaches, bedbugs, ticks). The insecticide also fights garden pests.
To protect potatoes from the Colorado potato beetle, use a similar preparation "Biscay". This product fights against aphids, flower beetles, flea beetles, cereal flies. Pondus and Teia are also analogues of Calypso.
Reviews
Evgeny Semenovich: “I use Calypso to protect apple trees from caterpillars and moths. I spray the trees with a solution twice a season. The first time - before flowering, the second - after the appearance of green apples. The insecticide is excellent at saving fruit from pests. "
Anna, 38 years old, summer resident: “I use Calypso at the beginning and in the middle of summer. I spray the entire garden and vegetable garden with the solution. It saves well from various insects. "
