Instructions for using the “Apache” remedy for Colorado beetles, how to breed

Insecticide release form

The product is available in beige granules, which must be dissolved in water before use. The product is sold either in a small package containing 5 sachets weighing 0.5 grams each, or in a single sachet containing the drug weighing 2.5 grams.

• if gardeners are faced with the task of treating a small summer cottage against Colorado beetles, then you can purchase a small amount of the substance, packaged in a package containing 5 small bags of 0.5 grams each;
• if farmers need to process large potato fields, then boxes are purchased containing from 25 to 50 bags of 2.5 grams each.

Attention! Apache is an imported drug from Japan, so its price is quite high. Cheap fakes are often found on the pesticide market. When purchasing a product, you need to pay attention to the packaging of the granules, the appearance of the packaging and the expiration date. Most counterfeit products are produced in ampoules of 1 ml or in sachets of 1.3 grams.

Pros and cons of the product

The Apache product is positively assessed by gardeners and farmers in various regions of the country. The drug has a number of advantages:

• created according to a new formula, using a special class of active substance that does not cause resistance in the Colorado potato beetle;
• fast local-systemic activity;
• high resistance to precipitation;
• does not lose effect when exposed to UV rays;
• efficiency;
• fewer crop sprayings are required;
• extermination of insects on young shoots that form after treatments;
• rapid decomposition into safe components;
• non-volatile drug;
• absence of dust particles when preparing solutions;
• rapid solubility of granules in water;
• compatibility with other products in tank mixtures;
• According to expert research, Apache is practically non-toxic to fish, aquatic organisms, and birds.

Convenient packaging is another “plus” of the product, while a set of five 0.5 gram bags is enough to treat 10 acres of garden.

"Minuses":

• toxicity of Apache for bees (class I), therefore the product is used only in areas remote from apiaries;
• the prepared solution is not intended for storage (consume immediately after diluting the granules);
• high cost of the product (a set of 2.5 gram sachets - about 200 rubles).

At the same time, the effectiveness of the insecticide compensates for the costs, since if at least part of the potato crop is lost, the damage is much more serious.

Composition and mechanism of action of the drug

The Japanese remedy refers to neonicotinoids - organic compounds that in small doses lead to nervous overexcitation of insects, and in large doses cause paralysis and death. The active ingredient of the chemical is clothianin, which blocks a number of beetle receptors and causes tremors of the body, and then death.

The advantage of this chemical compound is that it begins to act almost immediately after application and destroys pests at all stages of development - from larvae to adults.

Attention! For humans, the substances that make up Apache are moderately dangerous, while for insects these substances are fatal. If there are hives with bees near the beds that are planned to be treated with this product, then it is necessary to take precautions or even isolate the bees for some time.

Apache 2.5g (S/A) (15/150)

Apache 2.5g (S/A) (15/150)

Price: 76.30 * per piece.

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Apache - A unique insecticide against the Colorado potato beetle.

Active ingredient: clothianidin (500 g/kg).

Preparative form: water-dispersible granules.

Advantages of the drug:

• The Colorado potato beetle lacks resistance to the drug.
• A long period of protection of potatoes from the pest - up to 1 month.
• Small dose of consumption: 2.5 grams per 10 acres, 25 grams per 1 hectare!
• Convenient release form in 2.5 g bags for summer cottages and 250 g plastic bottle for farms.
• Within an hour after treatment it is not washed off by rain.
• Japanese quality.

Safety precautions when using the drug

— Carry out the treatment in the absence of children and animals. — Work in clothing, gloves and a respirator specially designed for this purpose. — Store the drug separately from medications, food and animal feed, in a dry, cool place out of reach of children and animals.

Mechanism of action:

The active ingredient of the Apache insecticide, clothianidin, has a triple effect: contact, intestinal and translaminar. Contact - contact with a larva or adult beetle leads to its death within 30 minutes. Intestinal - by eating leaves treated with the drug, the insect dies. Translaminar - rapid penetration into the plant and its persistent preservation protects the green mass and young leaves.

Clothianidin belongs to neonicotinoids - a class of insecticides of the latest generation, characterized by high efficiency and low consumption rates.

Mode of application:

• Dilute 0.5 g of Apache insecticide in a bucket (10 liters), and this solution is enough to treat 2 acres. There is another way. To make it easier to work with such ultra-small doses, you can prepare a stock solution. To do this, 2.5 g of the product (1 package) should be dissolved in 1 liter of water, and then, every 200 ml of the resulting solution should be used per 10 liters of water.
• Mix the working solution thoroughly and use it on the day of preparation.
• The new original formula of Apache insecticide is developed in accordance with high safety standards for humans and the environment. The product is assigned hazard class 3, that is, a moderately hazardous compound. According to experts, Apache is low-toxic, practically non-toxic for birds, fish and aquatic organisms.
• The systemic action of the Apache insecticide allows you to protect the potato field from beetle attacks from neighboring areas.
• The rapid penetration of the drug into plant tissue avoids its being washed off by rain. Within an hour after treatment, precipitation is no longer a problem.
• It should be noted that the user-friendly formulation of the APACHI insecticide is water-dispersible granules. Thanks to this form of release, the drug dissolves easily, does not generate dust, and also reduces the likelihood of burning the treated leaves.

Carry out the treatment in dry, calm, windless weather, in the morning or evening hours, evenly wetting the leaves. High-quality treatment is one that ensures complete wetting of the surface without dripping. The working fluid cannot be stored!

How to properly dilute and use the drug Apache for the Colorado potato beetle?

To protect potatoes from the harmful effects of dangerous insects using a solution prepared based on a Japanese remedy, it is necessary to spray the tops and stems, and also treat the soil. The active substances of the compound, which is poisonous to insects, work in three directions - intestinal, contact and translaminar.

The effects of intestinal exposure are observed several hours after insects ingest the treated leaves.

The consequences of contact exposure are visible within half an hour after drops of the solution hit the beetles.

The essence of the translaminar effect is that clothianin enters the stem and tops of the potato and remains there for a month, making the plant poisonous to insects.

How does Apache work?

The liquid that gets on the leaves penetrates the plant tissue. The concentration of insecticide that kills beetles remains in the juice and tissue for 30 days. Together with the juice and leaves, the drug enters the intestines of the beetles and kills them.

After contact of pests (imagoes, larvae) with a poisonous liquid or film, their death occurs within half an hour. New shoots and leaves that grow back after treatment will contain a beetle- and larvae-killing dose of clothianidin for a full month after using Apache.

Apache is a new generation of insecticides that has a triple effect on voracious insects:

• contact;
• intestinal;
• systemic.

Methods for preparing the solution

Options for preparing the solution depend on the size of the area to be treated against insects. You can dilute a poisonous product in the following ways:

If you plan to spray potato bushes in a small personal area, then it will be enough to dilute a bag of powder weighing 0.5 g in 10 liters of water. This solution is enough to treat 2 acres. The resulting liquid must be poured into a sprayer, which will be used to treat the plants.

If you have to work on a field whose area is about 10 acres, then you will need to dilute 5 packages of the product weighing 0.5 g or one large package weighing 2.5 g in 50 liters of water.

To clear the soil under plants from striped pests, it is necessary to prepare a solution in accordance with the following proportion - add 1 liter of liquid to 1 g of the drug.

Advice! Experienced summer residents advise adding a little soap shavings to the powder when preparing the product. This way, the solution will be more sticky, and its drops will stick better to the leaves and stems of the plant.

Consumption rate

The drug Apache is a potent agent; the insecticide consumption rates are quite modest. The consumption of the substance depends on the area of ​​application of the land plot. To treat a plot of land for individual use, 2.5 g of the substance and 5 liters of working fluid will be required. Per hectare of agricultural crops - 25 g of the drug, 400 l of solution.

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Procedure for use

Potato bushes begin to be treated for beetles either when the first orange larvae are detected, or as soon as damage appears on the leaves.

Each green bush must be evenly covered with the solution on all sides. In addition to spraying, a synthetic insecticide can also be poured under the root of the plant, which will help destroy insects that are located at the base of the stem and in the ground.

Treatment of leaves and soil is carried out in accordance with the instructions for use:

• The product must be diluted and used on the same day.
• Do not treat bushes in the rain. It is necessary to spray potatoes at least 1 hour before possible precipitation. If the rain starts earlier, it will wash away the poison from the bushes.
• Potato beds to be processed should be located away from apiaries.
• After applying the solution, you need to wait a month before starting to harvest.

Important! Do not spray potato leaves in hot, clear weather. Firstly, the solution will not have time to be absorbed into the plant tissue. Secondly, the sun's rays can cause burns and destroy green potato leaves.

Instructions for using the poison

The drug Apache is actively used for processing potatoes. Spraying the solution is carried out over the leaf. To distribute the working mixture evenly, use a spray bottle.

For greater efficiency, root tillage is also carried out.

Do not spray potato bushes in hot or rainy weather. In the hot sun, drops of poison quickly evaporate, without having time to penetrate the plant cells, causing burns to the leaves. To achieve the required concentration of insecticide in plant tissues, the foliage part must be dry at the time of treatment.

Precautions for use

The Japanese product belongs to the class of moderately harmful substances. However, if precautions are taken, Apache poison will effectively rid an area planted with potatoes of the Colorado potato beetle and will not harm human health.

It is necessary to work with the solution wearing gloves, a protective suit or clothing that covers the skin, and a respirator.

After treating the bushes for pests, you will need to wash yourself and wash your clothes.

Small children, people with allergies and pets should not be allowed to be present in the treated field.

Safety precautions

When working with poison, it is recommended to use a respirator, gloves and a protective suit. Upon completion of work, you need to change clothes and take a shower. Do not allow the presence of pets in the treated area.

Spraying is recommended to be done in the morning or evening hours in calm weather.

Under no circumstances should you eat, drink or smoke while plants are being treated with Apache.

Harm to health and the environment

If precautions are taken, this insecticide is not dangerous to humans. Of course, when working, you need to refrain from smoking and snacking so that the product does not accidentally enter the respiratory and digestive organs.

Apache is considered a moderately dangerous drug for domestic animals, birds and fish; it is not capable of causing their death, but can cause poisoning.

As for the soil, the toxic substance is completely washed out of it after a certain time and does not accumulate in plant tubers. Therefore, 30 days after using the product, you can begin harvesting without fear.

Specifics of using the “Apache” product

It is important to choose the right period for processing potatoes so that the efficiency of Apache is maximum. In bright sunlight and persistently hot weather, treatments are not only ineffective, but also harmful to plants. The poison evaporates faster than it can be absorbed into the tissue of the treated crop. Drops of liquid on the leaves may cause sunburn.

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Rainy weather that persists for a long time also negatively affects the quality of processing. By the time of spraying, the leaves must have time to dry, otherwise the active substance will be poorly absorbed into the plant tissue. Before the rain begins, at least 1 hour must pass from the moment of treatment with the Apache preparation. In this case, the required concentration of the product will have time to be absorbed into the tissues. At the same time, the tubers do not accumulate poison. 30 days after processing, they can already be eaten.

Spraying against the Colorado potato beetle with the drug "Apache" can be combined with feeding, which includes growth stimulants. Sometimes a small amount of laundry soap is mixed into the poison so that the product sticks better to the foliage and does not roll off it.

Advantages and disadvantages of the drug

Apache insecticide has the following advantages:

• systemically affects Colorado potato beetles;
• quickly destroys insects that harm the plant;
• dissolves well in cold water;
• can be reused, since beetles do not get used to it;
• treating plants with this insecticide will destroy not only Colorado potato beetles, but also other insects;
• packaged in sachets that easily dissolve in water along with the drug.

The main disadvantage of the drug is its deadly danger to bees, as well as moderate toxicity to domestic animals. If there are beehives at your summer cottage, and chickens walk around the potato beds, then it is better to refrain from using this chemical.

Another disadvantage of the poison is that it has no effect on ticks.

Product composition and safety measures

The drug for the Apache Colorado potato beetle, like any pesticide that is potentially dangerous to humans, is supplied with detailed instructions. It talks about all the nuances of its use and chemical composition. The main active ingredient is clothianidin, a product developed by chemists of the Japanese corporation Sumitomo Chemical. The chemical class is neonicotinoids, designed to further introduce the powerful poison nicotine, which was previously used in pest control.

Neonicotinoids lack many of the disadvantages of the substance of which they are derivatives, and have acquired new, more useful properties:

• the hazard class for humans has changed from threatening to moderately dangerous (the drug does not accumulate in the receptors of humans and warm-blooded animals);
• the substance has the ability to accumulate in the plant in a short time, but does not have a detrimental effect on it (phytotoxicity);
• the compounds are not volatile, but unstable, and quickly decompose in the soil into their constituent components (this makes it possible to avoid the accumulation of poison in tubers that are eaten).

The remedy for the Apache Colorado potato beetle cannot be called absolutely safe for humans, and the instructions translated into Russian ambiguously warn about this. But, compared to previously available drugs, it is much more optimal to use. The neonicotinoid is contained in granules or powder in a proportion of 500 g per kg (in a 1:2 ratio), carefully packaged in a white foil bag and cardboard box, which eliminates its exposure, in a closed form, even when stored at home.

The second packaging option is bags of 35 and 50 g, of which there can be 25 or 50 pieces in a box. When dissolved in water they emit a very weak, barely noticeable odor.

Important: the instructions warn that Apache is used not only against the Colorado potato beetle, but also against other pests (leaf rollers, aphids, cherry flies, codling moths, thrips, weevils, click beetles, etc.). But it is no less dangerous and toxic to bees.

Efficiency and analogues

Apache for the Colorado potato beetle is popular in household and agricultural use due to its effectiveness. Its protective properties last for a month after application. If you treat potatoes with this substance in a timely manner, you can get rid of the voracious Colorado potato beetle for a long time and increase productivity.

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The Apache remedy is expensive, so not all owners of summer cottages can afford to treat their plants with this poison. Instead, you can use a number of analogues that are more accessible than the Japanese drug, but no less effective.

Reviews

• Martha, 36 years old: “Apache is a universal drug that can be used not only to combat Colorado potato beetles, but also other pests. About 3 years ago, striped parasites literally stuck to my potatoes. In addition, they began to gradually switch to tomatoes. The leaves were all nibbled, and the bushes themselves were gradually withering. Then the store recommended the drug to me. I first performed one treatment, and then 10 days later I sprayed again. There was no trace left of the beetles and larvae. And over time, my bushes began to come to life. Now I always buy Apaches as soon as I see that these parasites begin to attack the crop.”
• Vladimir, 47 years old: “Apaches were recommended to me by an agronomist friend of mine. He said that this drug has been used for many years to treat various crops against the Colorado potato beetle. And although my plot is small, I’m already tired of collecting pests by hand. Decide to treat the bushes. Since I don’t have a special device, I decided to spray it with a broom. I want to say that even this treatment helped me a lot in defeating pests and saving the harvest. Just don’t apply the treatment 30 days before digging up the root crops.”

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Apache is an effective chemical for controlling the Colorado potato beetle. It can be used to eliminate both adults and larvae. The peculiarity of the product is its high efficiency, which is achieved even after the first use. Since the drug is toxic, when spraying it is necessary to take care of protective equipment such as gloves, goggles, and a respirator. During the procedure you should not drink, smoke or eat.

Advantages of Apache

• Can be used both in a large agro-industrial complex and on a personal plot;
• It spreads not only through the treated parts of plants, but also through tissues that have not been exposed to the substance;
• You can not only spray crops, but also apply them to the soil under the plant;
• It has a high speed of action - the visible effect appears within half an hour;
• Does not cause addiction among pests;
• Convenient preparative form: the granules do not spill out of the bag, but are dropped into water with it, which quickly dissolve;
• Not toxic to humans, classified as hazard class 3;
• High efficiency. 1 treatment per season is sufficient;
• Low consumption rates. For example, to process 10 acres of potato plantings, 1 bag weighing 2.5 g is sufficient;

The danger of the Colorado potato beetle

The pest's favorite dish is potatoes. These beetles are ready to eat it in various forms, be it young stems or mature tubers.

In spring they prefer to feast on succulent foliage, in summer they attack flowers, and during the harvest season they begin to attack the lower parts.

When the temperature drops, the beetles burrow into the ground and get to the potato tubers. Such direct movement of the beetle leads to damage to the plant.

Colorado potato beetle larvae

And beetles can reproduce very quickly, which means even more fruits are at risk.

The use of poisons Taboo and Prestige

Taboo is a remedy that can protect crops from pest beetles such as the Colorado potato beetle and wireworm.

What sets it apart from other products is its comfort, reliability and ease of use. This product is completely safe for human health.

It is worth treating the tubers prepared for planting once with Taboo, and the potato seedlings will be protected from voracious pests.

When tubers are sprayed, they take on a reddish tint.

Packaging of the drug "Taboo"

This is done for convenience so that the treated areas can be seen.

After the preparation dries, each tuber is covered with a thin film, which allows the root crop to be transported to the planting site without consequences.

Prestige is a good remedy that can protect potato tubers from insect pests.

The product is applied before planting the crop. Prestige was developed by the German company Bayer.

After processing is completed, the potatoes should be left for several hours in order to absorb the moisture of the solution.

Packaging of the drug "Prestige"

It is preferable to dilute the solution with warm water, as stated in the instructions. After this, you should spray it evenly and most importantly slowly over the potatoes. And then you can plant the vegetable itself.

Detailed comparison of drugs

Before the appearance of the drug Tabu, Prestige gardeners used it. It is still successfully used today.

If you compare these two drugs, you can identify a slight difference between them:

• the period of protection from the Colorado potato beetle in days for Prestige is 37 days, and for Tabu – 45;
• Prestige has fungicidal properties, unlike Taboo;
• the drug Tabu requires soil treatment before planting;
• Prestige helps stimulate the growth and development of potatoes;
• The drug Tabu is cheaper in price, unlike Prestige.

You can also read our article: How to get rid of the Colorado potato beetle without chemicals.

Dosage

Treatment with Tabu is carried out on the same day when the solution is prepared. The disinfectant must be applied during the day. Storage is not permitted.

One tube with a volume of 10 milliliters is enough to produce 25 liters of solution.

They can process two and a half acres of potato fields. In order to prepare less solution, use the cap from the bottle for measurement.

To get rid of wireworms you will need four milliliters per 10 liters of water. This may be enough for 1 hundred square meters.

Prestige suspension is prepared according to the instructions. Next, dissolve it at the rate of one kilogram of potatoes. (50 kg of potatoes - 50 milliliters in three liters of water).

The solution is collected into the spray bottle. The tubers are laid out on film and sprayed.

Processing potatoes using the drug "Prestige"

All tubers must be covered with a solution, which will allow them to be reliably protected in the future.

This product also allows you to protect other plants that may be attacked by pests.

Ten milliliters of the drug is diluted in one liter of water. The roots are soaked in the solution for 8 hours, then planted in the soil.

Efficiency

When using Tabu, planting tubers are able to become well saturated. When the plant begins to grow, the poison enters the green shoots.

When the product enters the body of an insect, it primarily destroys its nervous system. First it affects digestion, then it affects movement. A day after the poison enters the body, the pest dies.

Prestige is able to evenly distribute the solution during treatment. The coating is thick and the spraying process occurs continuously.

Consequences of taking the drug against the Colorado potato beetle

If you dilute Prestige according to the instructions, it will be very effective.

Conclusion

If you carry out constant measures throughout the growing season to protect potatoes from pests, this will give an effective result.

The funds will help reduce the number of beetles to safe limits and grow a good harvest.

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Component proportions

To prepare a composition with a total volume of 10 liters, combine one hundred grams of vinegar with the same amount of mustard powder.

How many grams to take and for what area?

An important condition in the fight against the Colorado potato beetle is preparing a sufficient amount of the mixture for treatment. The bushes should be bathed, as it were.

Accordingly, for a small area, a bucket of solution is enough; for large plantings, you should not skimp on the product. The amount of powder and vinegar used depends on the size of the plantation.

Methods for preparing the composition

Typically, summer residents use classic recipes, which are also a win-win option:

1. Add 200 g of mustard powder to 10 liters of water, leave for half a day, then add acetic acid (9%) - 150 ml.
2. If the Colorado potato beetle has spread throughout the area and mercilessly eats the leaves of plants, some gardeners increase the concentration by diluting 1 kg of mustard and 100 g of acetic acid in a bucket.
3. A mixture of vinegar (100 g), mustard (1 pack), turpentine (100 ml), one and a half glasses of tincture of wormwood and onion peels, garlic (2 heads) has a powerful effect. Before use, shake and remove large components.