Instructions for use Fitoverma from the Colorado potato beetle, how to dilute the product
The variety of modern means to combat this pest gives the summer resident the opportunity to choose a method on his own. Choosing the most suitable drug for your site. Fitoverm from the Colorado potato beetle is famous among vegetable growers for its biological origin. Since it contains components of natural origin.
Composition, form, storage of Fitoverma
The main constituent component is an insecticide of natural origin. This is aversectin C, which is a waste product of microorganisms. The amount of active substance is 2 g per 1 liter of emulsion.
When a pest enters the body, it causes paralysis or inhibition of the nervous system. As a result, the insect stops moving and feeding, and accordingly destroys the plants. It dies after 10-18 hours.
Issued:
- In ampoules of 4 mg.
- Bottles of 50 and 10 ml.
Stored for 2 years. First of all, Fitoverm is separated from food products. Keep out of the reach of children, in a dark place. The temperature varies from -20 to +30 ⁰С.
Advantages and disadvantages of the drug
Like any other substance, there are positive and negative properties.
Pros:
- Efficiency and biological origin.
- Relative safety for humans during processing.
- Does not settle in fruits, vegetables and roots.
- It is used to treat crops from various types of pests.
- It disintegrates very quickly, without lingering on the plant.
- Pests do not get used to Fitoverm.
- As the ambient temperature rises, the degree of exposure to the insect increases.
Minuses:
- It is required to carry out repeated processing, since the drug does not destroy egg clutches and larvae, acting only on adult insects.
- It does not adhere well to the plant, summer residents recommend using Fitoverm with additional adhesives, which are soapy water or detergent.
- The price is very high compared to chemicals.
- In no case should it be mixed with other insect control products.
How to breed Fitoverm?
In the fight against the Colorado potato beetle, the use of the drug is effective in dry, hot weather.
In rain and cloudy weather, the effect of the drug on the pest is greatly reduced.
When processing with only one diluted substance, the summer resident should be prepared for the fact that he does not stick to the leaves. Therefore, it is diluted in a soapy solution. To do this, take shavings of laundry soap and dissolve it in water.
Another feature of the drug in the hot time of the day, the effect is much stronger, in contrast to other substances that have no effect at all. It is allowed to combine it only with growth stimulants, top dressing and pyrethroids.
Requirements that a summer resident must fulfill when working with Fitoverm:
- Prepare the necessary equipment in advance.
- Destroy, after use, the packaging and ampoules of the drug.
- Do not dilute the solution in advance, the effect is reduced.
- Remove people and animals from the treated area, limit the years of bees. Do not use near bodies of water, fish will die if the substance gets into the water.
- Do not deviate from the instructions.
The drug is diluted in water at a temperature not lower than +15 and not higher than + 30 30С. First, in a small volume, then add a little more, mix and only then pour it into the full volume.
Before starting work, the instructions for use are carefully studied. All points are strictly followed.
The consumption rate of Fitoverm for the fight against the Colorado potato beetle is 4 ml of substance per 1 liter of water. Then pour water into a bucket. Spray the plants, then monitor the effect, then re-process. And so 3-4 times per season.
Harm to humans
Despite the fact that the drug is not of chemical origin, do not forget about the precautions when processing potato bushes. Toxicity of Fitoverma class 3. First you need to wear rubber gloves. If possible, wear protective clothing, a protective eye mask and a respirator.
During spraying, you must not:
- Drink.
- Smoking.
- Eating.
After finishing the treatment, wash your face and hands with soap and water.
If the drug gets inside, it is necessary:
- Drink as much water as possible.
- Take activated carbon.
- Induce vomiting.
- Consult a doctor.
In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with running water for 5-10 minutes. If Fitoverm gets on an open skin area, wash it with soap and water.
You can not water the plants with the drug, it is intended only for treatment against pests.
After spraying, vegetables are eaten for 3-4 days, without harm to health.
What else is Fitoverm used for?
The drug is used not only for the treatment of potatoes from the Colorado potato beetle. It is effective against:
- aphids;
- thrips;
- ticks;
- scoops;
- whites;
- moths;
- sawflies;
- leaf rollers;
- moths.
At the same time, the consumption rates differ depending on which insect needs to be destroyed and on which crop.
The drug is used to treat plants in indoor conditions, greenhouses and hotbeds.
The opinion of gardeners who used the drug to treat plants
The manufacturer, advertising Fitoverm, praises its effectiveness, safety and other positive properties. But the summer resident will believe the gardeners by reading their reviews. In their comments, vegetable growers write how to breed Fitoverm for treatment against the Colorado potato beetle and other insects.
Nikolay: “There is no more effective drug for fighting insects that eat crops, harming plantings. The instruction is clear, there were never any difficulties in breeding. My potatoes do not suffer from beetle attacks. I am grateful to those who have created such an effective remedy for fighting the Colorado potato beetle, which is capable of destroying the result of several months' work in a few days.
Maria: “Besides processing potato beds, I also process currants and cabbage. Only the consumption rates of the drug change, depending on the culture being treated. The tool is effective and practically safe, it copes well with any pests of the site. "
Valeria: “Fitoverm saved my potato crop. 2 years of unsuccessful struggle with the Colorado potato beetle forced to turn the entire Internet in search of an effective way to combat the insect.Numerous positive reviews about the drug helped to make a decision. I spread it without problems, everything is clear and simple in the instructions. I picked up a very hot day for spraying, finally, the problem was eliminated, the beetle was defeated. In addition to potatoes, I process apple trees in a ratio of 2 per 1000 ”.
Vladimir: “The effectiveness in the fight against the Colorado potato beetle is amazing. But most of all I like the fact that the drug is used, with no less efficiency, to combat other insects that prevent plants from developing normally. Fitoverm is used to control rodents. When processing melons and gourds, I dilute the product in a proportion of 4 ml per 1 liter. "
Maria: “I fought all the time with folk remedies. But this year, insects have simply flooded the plantings, threatening to destroy the entire crop. I decided to use chemistry, but found Fitoverm on time. The effect is excellent, the problem has been fixed. Now I recommend it to all my friends and acquaintances. "
Fitoverm is a preparation of biological origin, therefore it practically does not harm the human body, quickly disintegrates, without remaining in the leaves or fruits of the treated culture.
