Instructions for use of the drug Aktara for cucumbers in a greenhouse
Pest insects interfere with getting a full harvest from the site. Summer residents use various ways to deal with them. Greenhouse varieties of cucumbers suffer from aphids, thrips and other insects in the fight against them Aktara helps.
Description of the drug
The insecticide is widely used to control various groups of insects that damage plantings. Aktara does not have a pungent, pungent odor.
Available in the following forms:
- Suspension in ampoules. Aktara KS.
- Granules. Aktara IOP.
The prepared mixture cannot be stored, the solution must be destroyed.
In no case do not pour out the diluted Aktara solution near reservoirs and sources of drinking water.
The substance is stored for 4 years.
Application methods. Efficiency
There are 2 methods for processing cucumbers in greenhouses. In the first case, the leaves are processed, in the second, the bushes are watered at the root.
The effect of spraying green mass lasts 30 days, if you water the soil, then the duration of the drug will increase 2 times.
The degree of harm to the human body
The manufacturers assigned the III degree of toxicity to the drug Aktara. It is recommended to wear a protective suit or changeable items that are washed after each treatment. Be sure to use a respirator or protective mask, put on glasses over your eyes. Sprayed in calm, sunny weather. Gloves should be on the hands.
When processing plants, you can not eat anything and drink water.
Upon completion of the processing process, be sure to wash your face and rinse your mouth before drinking or eating food.
The crop is harvested 28 days after spraying the plants and 60 days after root watering.
Signs of poisoning
When processing, you should carefully monitor your own well-being. Discontinue treatment at the slightest sign of discomfort.
Symptoms:
- Nausea.
- Vomiting.
- Dizziness.
- Feeling unwell.
First aid
In addition to poisoning with Aktara, the insecticide affects exposed skin, eyes and intestines.
- If the drug gets into the eyes, they are washed under running water for 10-15 minutes.
- The skin area is washed with warm soapy water.
- In case of ingestion, it is necessary to rinse the stomach and drink 2-3 tablets of activated charcoal.
After that, be sure to call a doctor.
Insect toxicity
Restriction for summer bees for 96-120 hours or a distance of 4-5 km. Aktara is practically non-toxic for:
- Earthworm.
- Birds.
- Pisces.
How does the drug work?
The peculiarity of Aktara is that the active substance thiamethoxam penetrates into the leaves through the vascular systems. The fruits are practically not affected, since the active ingredient does not settle in them. It should take 20 hours after the plant has been treated and the drug will remain inside the plants. Its effect is no longer affected by the sun or rain. Due to the fact that the metabolism is very slow, the substance has a long duration of action.
The instructions for use are simple, even a novice gardener who has never before had contact with an insecticide can understand it. It says that when treated against whiteflies or worms, repeated outbreaks of insect attacks are possible. For this, it is recommended to re-treat the plants, but using a different preparation. By alternating insecticides, they achieve 100% destruction of the pest. Aktara is compatible with:
- Most insecticides.
- Fungicides.
- Growth regulators.
Not recommended for use in conjunction with:
- With lime.
- Soap.
- Bordeaux liquid.
Using
Processing cucumber in greenhouses is difficult, but the result is high yields and excellent plant health. Insects by their vital activity interfere with the normal development and growth of bushes, the formation of ovaries. In addition, diseases are spread.
It is difficult to deal with a large number of insects, it is much easier to carry out preventive work. Cucumbers suffer from attacks by whitefly, aphids and tobacco thrips.
In what proportions is the drug used:
- 8 g of Aktara per 10 liters of water. Watered under the root of plants The granules are diluted in warm water at about 25 ° C. It is calculated that 10 m2 you need 10 liters of solution. This dosage is used to control aphids, thrips and other pests.
- In the presence of weaker insects, 1 g of Aktara is diluted per 10 liters of water.
- If you spray the bushes, then the dosage is different. Take 2-4 g of the drug and dilute in 10 liters of water.
Summer residents use the drug Aktara because it is effective, acts for a long time and has a low consumption. Enough 4 g of Aktara for processing cucumber bushes in a greenhouse. The substance is used to treat the seed.
Storage of the substance
You should never forget about the observance of safety measures when storing any chemical that can harm the body. He is especially protected from children and animals who, through carelessness or out of curiosity, may try the drug.
It should not be poured into another dish; if it is necessary to do this, the container should be signed.
There should be no food or animal feed, or medicines nearby. The optimum temperature range for storage is -10 to +35 ⁰С. The humidity is average.
Range of applications for other crops
The drug is effective not only for cucumbers, it is widely used to treat the following plants:
- Tomatoes. 4 g per 10 liters of water.
- Eggplant and pepper. 4-8 g per 10 liters of water.
- Luke. 4 g per 10 liters of water.
- Apple trees. 3 g per 10 liters of water.
- Cabbage. 3 g per 10 liters of water.
- Rose. 16 g per 10 liters of water.
- Grape. 3 g per 10 liters of water.
- Potatoes. 1.2 g per 10 liters of water.
- Currants. 2 g per 10 liters of water.
These rates are used for root watering. Honey plants are sprayed before flowering, so as not to kill the insects that pollinate them.
What do those who used it say about Aktara?
Novice vegetable growers learn a lot of information from the reviews of experienced summer residents. Recommendations, dosage and other important nuances of drug treatment.
Maria: “I used the drug at my summer cottage, the insects died in the evening. I especially liked the absence of an allergic reaction. "
Olga: “An effective remedy, copes with insects quickly and for a long time. The only negative is fatal to bees. I use it with caution. "
Natalya: “Aktara processed cucumbers in a greenhouse from the whitefly.Effective, but re-treatment is required after 7-10 days. It is advisable to use a different insecticide. So the effect is higher. "
Andrey: “I bought cucumbers in a greenhouse for processing, the diluted solution remained, I treated tomato bushes from aphids, the effect is also good. I use Aktara and other insecticides to prevent addiction in pests. "
For years, gardeners and summer residents have been looking for ways to combat the attacks of harmful insects. Aktara is very effective against many insects.
