Tool Prestige from the Colorado potato beetle
Content
Composition and mechanism of action
The effect of Prestige on the Colorado potato beetle is due to two active ingredients:
- imidacloprid 140 g / l;
- Penzicuron 150 g / l.
Penticurone is an effective pesticide that helps protect potato tubers from the development of fungi, mold and accelerates plant growth. Imidacloprid has an intestinal-contact action and belongs to the category of insecticides. It effectively acts on several groups of garden pests at once.
Bane Prestige begins its action instantly. In contact with the surface Colorado potato beetle toxic components penetrate the chitinous envelope into the pest's organism and paralyze the work of its organs. Prolonged action due to the fact that the components of the Prestige are absorbed into the plant cells and spread throughout its area. Insects die after trying to eat processed tops.
On a note!
The prestige for the destruction of the Colorado potato beetle remains effective for at least 40 days, against other pests and diseases it can protect the entire period of growth.
Pros and cons means
The presence in the composition of a potent substance and high efficiency are not all the advantages possessed by the poison Prestige. The use of an insecticide is also marked by the following benefits:
- Broad spectrum of action. The tool is also actively used for the extermination of the wireworm, cicadas, moths, flea beetles and aphids.
- Additional protection of tubers from fungus and other damaging factors.
- Stimulation of plant growth and acceleration of the emergence of the first shoots.
- Increase the resistance of crops to withstand adverse external conditions.
- Stimulation of photosynthesis for better growth.
Important!
Most of the material Imidacloprid accumulates in the leafy part of the plant and does not enter the tubers.
Among the large number of advantages, users almost did not find any cons of Prestige. The main disadvantage is the higher cost. Price Prestige ranges from 900-1200 rubles per pack in 150 ml.
Special attention also deserves the high toxicity of the tool. High efficiency justifies this fact, but insecticide should be used against the Colorado potato beetle with strict precautions.
How to use
Instructions for use of the Prestige from the Colorado potato beetle warns that a concentrated emulsion is on sale. In order to poison the leaf beetles, you should prepare a working solution.
Insecticide Use Guide:
- Dilute 50 ml of the concentrated suspension in 3 liters of water.
- To stir thoroughly.
- Pour the prepared liquid in a container with a spray.
- Lay out planting material on the film or other convenient surface.
- Spray the drug on the tubers. It is important that during processing not less than ¾ of each fruit is covered. For convenience, you can first spray one side of the seed, wait until the remedy for the Colorado potato beetle dries, turn over and treat the other side.
After that, the potatoes are ready for planting. Prestige Colorado potato beetle can be used for potato protection before germination. In this case, act as follows:
- Dilute 25 ml of suspension in 500 ml of water.
- Spread the seed material on the film and process on all sides.
- Allow to dry.
- Fold the potatoes in storage.
Also, the insecticide will help protect against the Colorado potato beetle and seedlings of many other cultivated plants. To do this, the solution is prepared from 10 ml of a concentrated solution and 1 l of water. Treat the seedlings with the prepared product, leave for 8 hours, then land in the ground.
Precautionary measures
Prestige from the Colorado potato beetle belongs to the 3rd class of toxicity and can be harmful to humans. To avoid negative impacts from the application, you should follow these rules:
- Before processing and preparing the working solution, wear rubber gloves, thick clothes made from natural materials and a hat.
- While working with insecticide from the Colorado potato beetle, it is strictly forbidden to drink, smoke and eat food.
- At the end of the work all the clothes sent to the laundry and take a shower.
Important!
Treated tubers to the site of landing in the ground must be moved in plastic bags.
When working with insecticide, do not allow children and pets to the site. If the product gets into exposed skin or mucous membranes, they must be quickly washed with running water, then contact a specialist.
The toxic components of Prestige cannot be harmed if used correctly. It is proved that toxic chemical compounds disintegrate completely 50 days after treatment and cannot harm human health.
Reviews
Numerous positive reviews of prestige prove the high effectiveness of the tool.
Conveniently, you need to process only once before planting. Prepared according to the instructions of the solution and treated immediately before planting the tubers in the ground. The Colorado potato beetle was not very long, but then it was noticed on the leaves. I had to carry out the treatment again, but with another insecticide.
Anastasia, Lipetsk
Bought in the market packaging of prestige poison. Processed, but the result did not wait. Friends all praised him very much, and we, apparently, came across a fake. It is a pity spent money and time.
Yaroslav, Moscow
The fight with the beetle has already become familiar to us. Searched effective remedy very long by trial. As a result, stopped at the Prestige. The tool has eliminated pests for the entire period of plant growth. Very comfortably. Processed before planting and forgot about the problem.
Anfisa and Igor, Kovrov
Store the Prestige Portivo Colorado potato beetle should be in a closed place, do not allow direct sunlight. Permissible temperature range from -5 to +30 degrees Celsius. Store the finished aqueous solution is prohibited, it should be used on the day of preparation, so before starting work it is important to calculate the amount of funds needed.