Instructions for use of the Colorado potato beetle beetle

Content

• Purpose and application
• Composition and dosage form
• Mechanism of action of "Zhukoed, SK"
• Resistance
• Application regulations
• Phytotoxicity
• Compatibility
• Restrictions and security
• Advantages and disadvantages

“Zhukoed, SK” is a drug that contains THREE active ingredients belonging to different classes of chemical compounds that differ in their mechanism of action and physical properties.

The material includes composition, mechanism of action, operating regulations, restrictions and safety, compatibility, etc.

The drug Zhukoed: instructions for use

This systemic drug, consisting of three components, is a contact-intestinal agent and is effective against gnawing and sucking pests, including the Colorado potato beetle.

To prepare the working fluid, dilute 3 ml of the Beetle beetle insecticide in 6 liters of water and stir well.

Important!

The suspension of the drug Zhukoed dissolves in water without residue.

To process 6 acres of potato plantation, 18 liters of prepared working solution are needed.

Photo of the consumption rate of the drug Zhukoed

Preparation of the working liquid of the beetle-eater insecticide:

• 1 liter of water is poured into the sprayer, the required amount of suspension is added;
• the solution is thoroughly mixed, then the rest of the liquid is added;
• the mixture is remixed and the liquid is ready for use.

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Work is carried out only in dry and windless weather. When it rains after treatment, spraying the potatoes with Beetle Eater has to be repeated.

Important!

Treatment with Zhukoed is carried out 20 days before harvesting root crops - during this time this product is completely removed from the potato bushes.

Composition and dosage form

The drug "Zhukoed, SK" contains three active components:

• ALPHA-CYPERMETHRIN , 125 g/l,
• IMIDACLOPRID , 100 g/l and
• KLOTIANIDIN, 50 g/l.

They are one of the most effective substances in the chemical classes of neonicotinoids and pyrethroids.

Preparative form – SC (suspension concentrate).

Release format/packing – 5 ml ampoule, 9 ml bottle, the drug is protected by the manufacturer from counterfeiting with a special code authentication system.

The registrant and manufacturer is CJSC Firm “August”, one of the leaders on the Russian market in the development and production of pesticides for plant protection. "August" is a member of the Russian Union of Manufacturers of Plant Protection Chemicals.

Composition and release form of insect repellent

The Beetle Eater product contains several active ingredients that are classified as insecticides with a wide range of applications. They are designed to combat flying and crawling pests.

The composition of the drug is represented by the following components:

• Imidacloprid is the main component that ensures the destruction of the Colorado potato beetle and also prevents re-invasion. The decay period lasts two months;
• clothianidin is an element that accumulates in rhizomes and spreads to all greens;
• alpha-cypermethrin is a component that is concentrated in the foliage and provides protection against any harmful living creatures.

In addition, the composition is represented by additional substances that are responsible for the rapid recovery of plants after a parasite invasion, accelerated growth and fruit formation.

Mechanism of action of "Zhukoed, SK"

In terms of action, “Beetle Eater” is an insecticide, in terms of penetration method it is a contact-intestinal pesticide, and in terms of the nature of action it is a systemic pesticide.

Neonicotinoids have high biological activity, are well accumulated by receptors found in insects, block the transmission of nerve impulses, as a result of which they die from nervous overexcitation. Pyrethroids penetrate the integument of insects, causing rapid destruction, and affect the nervous system of insects, causing paralysis and death.

a) Alpha-cypermethrin provides a contact effect, acts instantly (pests stop feeding within 1 hour after treatment and die)

b) Imidacloprid provides a systemic effect, is quickly absorbed by the leaves and redistributed throughout the vascular system throughout the plant. In addition, imidacloprid provides anti-stress resistance (drought and other unfavorable conditions)

c) Clothianidin provides distribution and long-lasting protection.

The duration of the protective effect is 15–20 days.

The speed of the initial impact is that the pest’s feeding activity ceases within an hour after treatment, and death occurs within 24 hours.

Operating principle

The active substances penetrate the plant cells within two hours, after which they are no longer afraid of rain and scorching sun rays. In the body of the Colorado potato beetle, poisons enter through the respiratory tract, where they enter by contact during eating. Even when consuming a minimal dose of poison, the insect experiences paralysis and then death.

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If the “Beetle Eater” gets on the chitinous cover, then the larvae of the Colorado potato beetle, regardless of age, die instantly. It will take about 14 days to kill the entire insect population. It is imperative to remember that the poison is deadly not only for pests, but also for bees, fish and amphibians, therefore it must be used with extreme caution, and do not spray 2 weeks before flowering.

Application regulations

Application procedure

The working solution of the beetle beetle insecticide is prepared directly in the sprayer tank: the measured dose is poured into the tank with the stirrer turned on. A manual sprayer or a backpack sprayer without an electric drive (with the tank pumped by an air pump) is shaken vigorously 4-5 times and gets to work. The working solution must be developed within 6 hours. The mother solution cannot be prepared, it is unstable.

It is better to spray early in the morning on plants that are dry from dew and rain; time before rain 6 hours. The absorption time of the active substances into plants is 2-3 hours, and their maximum concentration in the leaves will occur precisely at the time of the greatest nutritional activity of the beetle. Consumption control is visual: the working solution should form a continuous thin film on the leaves. When the first flowing drops appear, the stream from the device is transferred to the next area to be treated. During spraying, splashes of the solution on the soil should be avoided in every possible way.

Instructions for using the Colorado potato beetle insecticide are given in table. below. Flags indicate graphs of the concentration of the working solution and consumption rates for Russian and Belarusian drugs. Pay special attention to the period of beetle invasion: the drug will get rid of it for the season if the treatment is carried out just when the first tiny larvae begin to appear. Adult alien beetles will eat a little before that, but they are not nearly as voracious and will not have a noticeable effect on the crop.

For the results of using the Beetle Beetle on the area under the potatoes, see the video:

Video: using Beetle Eater - “before” and “after”

Restrictions and security

a) Hazard class for bees – class 1 (highly toxic). The use of an insecticide requires compliance with the basic provisions of the “Instructions for the prevention of bee poisoning by pesticides, Moscow, State Aviation Administration of the USSR, 1989.” Notifications about upcoming treatments and

b) Hazard class for humans and warm-blooded animals - class 3 (moderately dangerous compound). When working with the drug, you should follow the measures according to SanPiN 1.2.2584-10. When carrying out treatments, use personal protective equipment, isolate children and pets, and other measures. Store the drug separately from medications and food products, out of the reach of children. The release time after treatment is 3 days.

c) Hazard class for persistence in soil – class 2. If the drug spills, sprinkle the contaminated area with sand or other non-flammable material until completely absorbed. Collect contaminated sorbents in containers for subsequent neutralization. The area of ​​the spill indoors should be washed with water and soap or soda (200 grams of soda per 10 liters of water), and the area of ​​the earth should be dug up.

Precautionary measures

The 3rd hazard class (moderately hazardous substance) is really defined for the insecticide Beetleworm - but only if it is handled correctly and carefully, because is provided mainly by technological and organizational methods. For the same reasons and subject to the same conditions, the following security zones are designated for working with the drug:

• Apiary – 1.55 km (limited flight of bees for 24 hours).
• Reservoirs, water supply sources - according to their water protection zone.
• Children's, medical and recreational institutions, public recreation areas - 150 m.
• Residential buildings, food storage facilities, premises and areas for keeping pets - 50 m open; 15 m closed.
• Other outbuildings – 5 m.

Personal protective equipment for working with the drug Zhukoed can be used simplified (see figure):

1. A plastic raincoat over work clothes that covers the entire body;
2. In hot weather, when working with a hand sprayer, instead of a raincoat, you can get by with a rubber or plastic apron, but then you need to put a shower cap on your head and match all your hair under it;
3. Eyes should be protected from splashes with protective goggles;
4. The respiratory organs are protected with a petal respirator with a degree of protection of at least 2;
5. You need to put on household latex gloves with long cuffs on your hands. The cuffs of the gloves are pulled over the sleeves of work clothes;
6. Since potatoes are a low-growing plant, you need to wear rubber or plastic boots on your feet. The trouser legs are tucked into the boot tops. In combination with a cape or apron, the hem of which is lowered below the top of the boots, it is unlikely that the drug will get into the boots if you work carefully.

If the drug gets on your body, you need to undress naked and take a shower. PPE is then neutralized with a 2-4 tbsp solution of baking soda. l. half a liter of water, and work clothes are washed with laundry soap. In case of contact with eyes, rinse them thoroughly with open running water and consult a doctor immediately. If ingested, take a suspension of 3-4 powders or crushed tablets of activated carbon, then another 2-4 glasses of water, induce vomiting and again immediately consult a doctor.

Note: it is unacceptable to induce vomiting in a person who is unconscious or does not control his actions - this can lead to rupture of the diaphragm!

You should also immediately seek medical help (or take the victim to a medical facility) if any of the symptoms of acute poisoning with neonicotinoids, pyrethroids or cyanides are present: any breathing difficulties, pale blue skin, increased excitability or, conversely, lethargy, any disturbances in motor activity (trembling , tic, unsteady gait, loss of coordination), decreased muscle tone (unreasonable fatigue), salivation, narrowing of the palpebral fissures, narrowing or dilation of the pupils.

The drug Zhukoed is stored under the usual conditions for pesticides - in a separate non-residential premises, inaccessible to children and animals. It is unacceptable to store food and food products, medicines, clothes (including work clothes), shoes and household items there. Neutralize spills on the floor with a soda solution, followed by rinsing with water. Also, PPE (respirator according to the instructions for it) is treated with a soda solution followed by rinsing after finishing work; work clothes are washed with laundry soap. Empty drug containers are destroyed in an incinerator.

Advantages and disadvantages

The advantages of using the three-component insecticide “Zhukoed, SK” include :

• a unique combination of three active ingredients, which eliminates resistance and ensures maximum effectiveness;
• high speed of initial impact;
• one-time treatment ensuring the destruction of the entire pest population;
• impact even on individuals resistant to one of the components;
• lack of dependence on weather factors and work in a wide temperature range;
• system for protecting the drug from counterfeiting.

Among the disadvantages is a high class of danger for bees and other pollinators.

Description of the drug

The development and production of the drug “Zhukoed” is carried out by. The staff tried to take into account all the factors and substances that affect the body of the Colorado potato beetle. This integrated approach made it possible to obtain a drug that destroys not only adult individuals, but also their eggs and larvae.



The release form of “Zhukoed” is a concentrated emulsion, which before use is diluted with clean water according to the instructions. A distinctive feature of the drug is its characteristic smell. Packaging is carried out in 9 ml bottles. The poison is used both in private summer cottages and in industrial fields.

Safety precautions

To ensure that the substances contained in the drug do not affect human health, you must follow simple safety rules:

1. Be sure to wear protective clothing. Gloves, a mask and goggles, rubber boots and thick clothing will prevent the product from penetrating the skin or mucous membranes.
2. The beds should be processed on a windless day. It is advisable to do this in the morning or evening, when the sun is not so active.
3. You should not eat, drink or smoke during the procedure.
4. Children, pets and pregnant women should not be near the site.
5. Do not mix the drug with other substances that have completely different properties.
6. After treatment, you must wash all clothes and shoes. Then you should take a shower and rinse your throat and nose.

Proper use of the product guarantees a good harvest. You don’t have to worry about the quality of the product, since the substances are completely neutralized before harvest time.

Description and composition

This remedy for the Colorado potato beetle is available as a concentrated emulsion, which must be diluted before use. The finished composition has a specific smell. Packaging: 9 ml.

Application area:

• summer cottages;
• fields;
• suburban areas.

Only a powerful poison that contains effective components can combat the Colorado potato beetle.

Note! Zhukoed contains several active substances, each of which is a broad-spectrum insecticide.

The drug is used to exterminate flying and crawling insects, and the composition contains elements that promote the rapid restoration of the crop after it has been attacked by pests. After treatment, growth acceleration and the formation of high-quality large root crops are noted.

The following substances have been identified as main additives:

1. Imidacloprid. The component is absorbed into the tissue of the bush. Toxic properties persist for 1 month. The decay period is 60-90 days. With the help of this insecticide, the bugs are quickly destroyed. Recurrence is excluded.
2. Clothianidin. It is a pesticide that has a slow but long-lasting effect. Concentration and accumulation is observed in the root system, from where the substance spreads along the tops. It is due to this element that re-processing is not necessary.
3. Alpha-cypermethrin. Its concentration is carried out in the upper tissues of the foliage, which reliably protects it from the attacks of absolutely any insects.

The product has a triple effect, has proven itself among gardeners, and does not have a single negative review. After its use, there are no problems with yield, as well as the taste and quality of the product.

Advantages of the drug:

1. Versatility. It is used for various vegetable crops.
2. Practicality. Small and adult individuals, as well as their larvae, are destroyed.
3. Complete elimination occurs 24 hours after application.
4. The poison is not capable of harming the crop.
5. The composition contains substances that help the plant quickly recover after treatment.
6. Resistance to changes in humidity, temperature and atmospheric conditions.
7. Affordable price.
8. No harm to human health.
9. Excellent quality.

Composition of the drug

1. Imidacloprid. A fast, effective substance that accumulates in leaves and stems. After eating such leaves, beetles become paralyzed and the pests die.
2. Alpha-cypermethrin. The substance acts upon contact, accumulating on the leaf surface. It acts in the body within an hour, affecting the nervous system of the pest.
3. Clothianidin. It has the ability to accumulate in the plant, retaining its properties for a long time. The insect dies when the substance gets inside.

Security measures

In general, the use of Beetleworm is not capable of causing harm to humans. But only if the following points are met:

1. Protective equipment and a respirator were used. Poison vapors should not come into contact with the mucous membrane or respiratory tract.
2. Apply only in calm weather.
3. It is prohibited to eat, drink, smoke during processing, or place food or open products nearby.
4. Children, animals and pregnant women should not have access to the area during and after spraying for 2, or preferably 3 days.
5. It is prohibited to mix the product with other insecticides. This can reduce efficiency, increase harm to the vegetable crop and cause its death with subsequent soil damage. Getting rid of such consequences is not easy.
6. As soon as the process is completed, clothing, equipment and everything that had contact with the Bug Eater must either be carefully processed or destroyed.
7. The person who performed the procedure needs to gargle, wash his eyes and take a shower with soap.

The beetle eater is a toxic product that can harm people only if safety precautions are violated. Possible appearance:

• severe headache;
• dizziness to the point of fainting;
• vomiting;
• weakness in the limbs;
• nausea;
• diarrhea;
• rapid heartbeat.

Attention!

When treated with this composition, do not use young potatoes, since one of the components, clothianidin, can accumulate in the tubers.

As their maturity increases, it self-destructs.