Instructions for use of the drug Colorado from the Colorado potato beetle
Effective means of modern manufacturers amaze with the results of summer residents. Exposure to insects occurs over time. Colorado is a drug that summer residents choose for its high performance in the fight against the Colorado potato beetle and its larvae for potatoes.
Composition and impact
The drug contains the potent substance neonicotinoid imidacloprid. In the amount of 200 g per 1 liter, therefore spraying with this agent completely destroys the insect and larvae for a long time.
It has a triple effect:
- Contact.
- Intestinal.
- Systemic.
After the Colorado potato beetle enters the body, the pest begins paralysis and convulsions. He dies quickly, within a few hours. The effect of the drug lasts 25-30 days.
Release form and storage
Available in liquid form in ampoules and vials. The volume, which ranges from 1 to 20 mg.
The storage of the product is the same as for other chemicals. They contain it separately from food, out of the reach of children and animals. Storage temperature + 5-35 ⁰С. The diluted solution cannot be stored. Unopened packaging can be stored for 3 years.
Advantages and disadvantages of Colorado drug
This remedy for the Colorado potato beetle has a number of positive and negative properties, taking into account which the summer resident decides whether to use it or not.
Pros:
- High degree of efficiency.
- An oily consistency that does not wash away from plants in the rain.
- Destroys all insects, including larvae.
- It works in one go, without re-spraying.
- With an increase in temperature, the effect of the drug increases.
- It is consumed sparingly. One hundred square meters takes 1 ml of the substance.
- Restores plants.
- Stimulates growth and increases productivity.
- Not addictive to the pest.
Minuses:
- High toxicity.
- Deadly for bee colonies from the apiary.
- Ineffective when combined with other drugs.
Any pest control agent is harmful to insects and humans. Therefore, summer residents choose them according to the effectiveness of the impact on the Colorado potato beetle.
How to breed Colorado for planting processing?
It is important to comply with safety measures and consumption rates. This is necessary in order for the drug to show maximum efficiency and not cause harm. First of all, the volume of the substance required to process the entire area is calculated.
1 ml of the drug is diluted in 5 ml of water, which should not be ice-cold, preferably at room temperature.Spraying is carried out in the morning or evening hours. To reduce harm to humans and animals.
Vapors during processing can enter the respiratory tract and lead to poisoning with the active substance.
Before use, you should carefully study the instructions for Colorado from the Colorado potato beetle.
Harm to humans and insects
The toxicity of the drug is assessed by class 3. Although the level of danger is small, precautions and rules of use are still followed.
Rules for working with this tool:
- Be sure to wear gloves, a protective suit, mask and respirator.
- When diluting, use only water.
- Spray in calm weather.
- Do not process before rain.
- Prepare inventory and tools necessary during processing in advance.
- Do not pour the remaining diluted substance down the drain.
- Handle in the absence of children and pets.
- Drink activated charcoal in order to avoid poisoning as a result of accidental ingestion of the drug.
The dishes used for the dilution are not subsequently used for food products.
It is prohibited:
- Drink.
- Smoking.
- Eating.
In case of contact with skin, wash with soap and running water. Protect eyes from accidental contact, but if the drug gets in, rinse with cold water for 10 minutes. In case of accidental ingestion, you must drink a large amount of water, induce vomiting and immediately consult a doctor.
The years of bees in the apiary must be limited, otherwise the death of the whole family will occur. It is best not to process the crop during flowering.
Poisoning symptoms:
- Uncertain movements.
- Respiratory dysfunction.
- Stomach upset.
- Vomiting urge.
If these signs appear, consult a doctor immediately.
After spraying is complete, you need to wash your face and hands with warm water and soap, wash clothes.
Use for other crops of the site
Colorado is treated with the drug not only potatoes, but also other plants. Dilute it, taking into account the crop to be sprayed.
Used for spraying
- Tomatoes.
- Ogurtsov.
- Cabbage.
- Strawberries.
- Fruit trees and shrubs.
In addition to the Colorado potato beetle, the product actively fights against scoops, aphids, ticks, flea beetles and other insects. All the necessary information on consumption rates is contained in the instructions for use. Strict adherence to all regulations is required.
The opinion of summer residents who used Colorado when processing plants on the site
Numerous positive reviews about the drug indicate its high efficiency. A novice vegetable grower, studying them, will receive a lot of useful information.
Marina: “Colorado is a drug that does not require constant search for a replacement, the Colorado potato beetle does not get used to it. I have been using it for several years now. I also like the fact that it restores damaged plants and has a growth stimulating effect on bushes. There is no need to collect the beetle yourself anymore.
Peter: “I don't particularly suffer with the beetle, since I process the planting material even before planting it in the ground. But if, nevertheless, the problem arises, then I use Colorado. The tool is effective, lasts a long period. I use it only once a season and the result is excellent. "
Elena: “The drug is relatively inexpensive and effective, it suits many vegetable growers. I always buy Colorado when I spot the Colorado potato beetle on the bushes. Helps get rid of insects in just 2 days. In the first few treatments, I carefully measured the dose, diluted it strictly according to the instructions. Now, when I already know everything by sight, I do it without much difficulty. Summer residents and the manufacturer advise not to spray the bushes again. But we do it anyway.Since the remedy ceases to work after 3 weeks, and immediately Colorado beetles fly from neighboring areas and everything starts again. Therefore, we decided to process a second time. And we avoided the problem of insect reappearance. I definitely advise everyone, the effect is persistent, insects fight on the spot. "
Alexey: “My friends advised Colorado, I didn’t agree for a long time because I don’t use chemistry on the site. But I decided to try it. I didn’t regret it. Previously, it took a lot of time and effort to fight the Colorado potato beetle, now there is more time to care for other plants on the site. The tool saves and helps out. I advise everyone".
The summer resident has been looking for an effective way to fight insects for years, some find it very quickly, some have been looking for years. Colorado is an effective drug that does not require a lot of money and effort to process with it.
