Karbofos: instructions for use and composition, what is needed and dosage

Insecticides like "Karbofos" have not lost their relevance, despite the fact that they are not new. Consider the composition and form of release of the drug, its effect on pests and purpose, the pros and cons of the product, how to apply the insecticide according to the instructions. Storage conditions, compatibility with agricultural preparations and what can replace the product for use in your garden and garden.

Composition and release form

"Karbofos" is available in various formulations: water or concentrated emulsion, granules, tablets. According to the method of penetration, it is an intestinal and contact insecticide; in the garden and garden, plants are treated with it by spraying.A garden preparation in liquid form is produced for use in agriculture in cans of 10 liters.

Spectrum and principle of operation

"Karbofos" is used for application in agriculture against many types of harmful insects, stock pests and mites. And also for domestic use, for medical treatment of animals.

The active substance of the product - malathion - is highly toxic to insect pests. In their body, it passes into another, more toxic substance - malaoxon, which causes their death.

With frequent use of Karbofos, generations of pests can develop resistance to it and other FOS. Insects become able to break down malathion into harmless compounds. For plants, the agent is low-toxic, it does not change the taste and smell of fruits. "Karbofos" is used against gnawing and sucking species of insects, efficiency is also noted against herbivorous ticks.

When applying the insecticide on open beds, the drug has a short period of action (5-7 days), is destroyed by the action of water and wind. In greenhouse conditions, the protection period increases to 10 days.

Pros and cons

"Karbofos" has the following advantages:

effectively destroys various types of pests, insects and mites;
they can process cereals, fruits, berries, vegetables, fodder and oilseeds, pasture grasses;
low dosage and consumption, economical.

Cons of the insecticide: toxicity to humans and bees, emergence of resistance in pests after frequent or systematic use.

Instructions for using the drug "Karbofos"

Dose of agent (in l per ha):

cereals - 0.5-1.2;
linen - 0.4-0.8;
fruit - 1;
raspberries - 1-2.6;
cabbage - 0.6-1.2;
alfalfa, clover, sainfoin - 0.2-0.6;
sunflower, mustard - 0.6-0.8;
pastures - 2-3;
sea buckthorn cuttings - 1-1.4;
sea buckthorn seedlings - 0.6-1.2.

Plants are sprayed against aphids, bedbugs, thrips, codling moths, cutworms, weevils, whiteflies, scale insects, sawflies, moths, mites, suckers, gall midges, moths.

Consumption of solution for vegetables, cereals, fodder and pasture grasses - 200-400 l, for gardens - 1000-1500 l, bushes - 600-1200 l. Do 1-3 sprayings, the waiting period for this insecticide is 30 days. You can work with treated plants 10 days after treatment.

Safety precautions for use

Use a fresh solution, you need to work in dry weather without strong wind, at temperatures below 15 ° C. Use protective clothing, a respirator, gloves, wear goggles to protect the skin and eyes from contact with the drug. The hazard class of "Karbofos" is 3 for humans and 1 for bees. Due to toxicity to beneficial insects, the insecticide should not be applied when gardens are in bloom.

First aid

With malathion poisoning, symptoms such as salivation, increased pressure, shortness of breath, diarrhea, vomiting, miosis are observed. Almost does not irritate the skin. Symptoms of drug intoxication develop slowly.

If the liquid "Karbofos" gets on the skin, you need to wash it off with running water. Rinse eyes after contact with insecticide. If symptoms of poisoning appear, you will have to do a gastric lavage: drink 1 liter of water and medical charcoal tablets at the rate of 1 tablet per 10 kg of weight.Then induce vomiting. If the condition does not improve, you should immediately consult a doctor.

Terms and conditions of storage

"Karbofos" can be stored for 2 years from the date of production. The drug is successfully stored in a dry, warm, well-ventilated area. Do not allow the product to heat up under sunlight or from a heat source. Do not put food, medicine, household products, animal feed near the insecticide.

After the expiration date of the drug, it can not be used. The prepared solution also cannot be stored for longer than 1 day.

Compatibility with other substances

"Karbofos" is not recommended to be mixed with any other pesticides. If it is necessary to treat plants with fungicides or herbicides, this should be done after a while, when the effect of the drug ends.

Means-substitutes

Insecticides produced with malathion: Aliot, Fufanon Expert, Karbofot, Bunchuk, Fufanon, Novaktion, Iskra. These drugs are used in agriculture.

In LPH can be replaced by means with the same active ingredient: Iskra, Fufanon-Nova, Alatar, Prophylactin, Aliot, Karbotsin, Antikleshch , "Inta-Ts-M".

Karbofos is an insecticide known to gardeners and vegetable growers. It is highly effective, capable of destroying many varieties of pests that parasitize on plants in the garden. You can process throughout the season, to exterminate insects, you need to carry out from 1 to 3 sprayings. The tool is beneficial to use, because it has a low dosage and is economically consumed. The manufacturer recommends alternating the drug with insecticides with active ingredients from other groups, as insects develop resistance to it.