Lepidocid: instructions for use and composition of the insecticide, dosage and analogues

Butterfly pests of various species often harm agricultural plants. To destroy insects, insecticidal preparations are used that act on this group of pests. Consider the composition and form of release of Lepidocide, the pros and cons of the drug, the mechanism of action and purpose. How to use the product according to the instructions, its compatibility, storage conditions, similar drugs.

Composition and preparative forms of the drug "Lepidocid"

Produces insecticide LLC PO "Sibbiopharm" in the form of a suspension concentrate, in canisters of 20-50 liters.The active substance is bacteria of the species Bacillus thuringiensis var. Kurstaki, titer not less than 10 billion spores/g. The tool belongs to bacterial insecticides and biological products. According to the method of penetration - intestinal pesticide.

Pros and cons

Like all drugs, Lepidocide has pros and cons. The benefits are:

• selective action against many species of Lepidoptera pests;
• the active substance does not accumulate in plant tissues and fruits, which is why the products are completely environmentally friendly, non-toxic and safe;
• the drug can be used at any stage of crop development;
• short waiting period, plants can be processed during the fruiting period;
• good compatibility with agrochemistry and biological products;
• can be used on insect populations accustomed to chemical pesticides;
• if used in the correct dosage - safe for humans, animals, aquatic organisms, fish, entomophages, bees.

Disadvantages of the product: short shelf life.

Spectrum and mechanism of action

Lepidocide is used to treat vegetables, cereals, fruit, berry bushes, strawberries, alfalfa, sunflowers, grapes, medicinal plants, essential oil roses, bird cherry, oak, birch and conifers. It has a detrimental effect on over 40 species of butterfly pests (moths, codling moths, scoops, whites, moths, moths, leafworms, silkworms, moths, golden tails, sawflies and others).

The action of the bacterial substance is to disrupt the digestive tract and paralysis, followed by the death of insects. Feeding of pests stops in 4 hours, the death of most occurs in 3-7 days.

How to use the product correctly

According to the instructions for use, the dosage of Lepidocid is as follows (in l per ha):

• potatoes, wheat, fruits from moths and scoop - 1;
• cabbage and vegetables from whites, moths and moths - 0.5-1;
• vegetables from scoops - 1.5-2;
• fruit from moths - 0.5-1;
• fruit and ornamental trees from hawthorn and white butterflies - 1;
• fruit from goldentail, silkworms, leafworms and moths - 1-1.5;
• apple trees from codling moth - 2-3;
• berry bushes, strawberries - 1-1.5;
• beets, alfalfa, sunflower from a moth - 1;
• grapes - 2-3;
• medicinal plants - from 0.5 to 1.2;
• rhubarb and rose - 1.5;
• rosehip - 2;
• bird cherry, oak, birch, conifers - 3.

Consumption of Lepidocide solution for vegetables - 200-400 l, fruits - 800-1200 l, on shrubs, beets, sunflower, alfalfa - 600-800 l, on strawberries - 300-400 l, for grapes - 600-1000 l, medicinal herbs - 200-400 l, roses and wild rose - 400-600 l, for conifers, oak, birch - 10-25 l. 1- or 2-fold treatment is carried out (with a break of 5 or 7-8 days), the waiting period is short - 5 days.

Dosage for plants in household plots: 20-30 ml per 10 liters of water, for roses and medicinal crops - 0-30 ml. Consumption: vegetables and root crops - 0.5-1 l per 10 m2, trees and shrubs - 2-5 l per plant, grapes - 0.5-2 l per bush, roses and medicinal plants - 2-10 l per 10 m2 . Processing is carried out 2 times (with an interval of 7-8 days), apple trees are sprayed 3 times with a break of 10-14 days. Time to harvest - 5 days.

Safety precautions

As a biological product, Lepidocid is practically non-toxic to the environment (toxicity class 4). It is also slightly dangerous for bees - toxicity class 3.

To work with an insecticide, despite the fact that it is not dangerous, you need to wear tight clothing for protection, a respirator, goggles, gloves. Wash face and hands after work. Wash off the solution from the skin, if it gets on it, rinse the eyes with clean water.

Drug compatibility

"Lepidocide" can be combined with chemicals and biological agents. However, if the co-reaction of the substances is not known, it is advisable to combine the preparations in a small volume before final mixing in order to determine their compatibility. If as a result there will be a noticeable change in the physical and chemical characteristics of the composition, a precipitate will appear, flakes - you cannot mix the products.

Expiration date and storage conditions

"Lepidocide" is good for 1 year, then loses its properties. Store concentrate in factory canisters with closed lids. Storage conditions: temperature - from +5 to +30 °C, dark, dry, ventilated room.Next to the insecticide, you can put other agrochemicals and fertilizers, you can not store food, medicine, animal feed. After the expiration of the storage period, the drug must be disposed of. The finished solution must be used on the day of preparation, it can not be stored longer either.

Analogues

For agricultural use, a preparation with Bacillus thuringiensis var. Kurstaki - "Lepidobactocide". In private households, it is recommended to use Lepidocid in various formulations: powder and suspension concentrate.

Insecticidal biological preparation "Lepidocid" can be widely used for the safe treatment of many types of crops. Effective against dozens of species of butterfly pests. With high efficiency, it is completely safe for plants, beneficial insects, animals and people. In terms of effectiveness, it can be compared with a chemical preparation, since only 1 or 2 sprays are required to destroy pests.

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