Masai: instructions for the use of insecticide and acaricide, consumption rates

Home gardeners and rural residents are forced to use chemicals to protect plantings of cultivated plants from insect pests. On sale there are drugs for the destruction of a wide range of parasites, and there are those whose action is aimed at combating a specific pest. Many gardeners turn to Masaya, an acaricide designed specifically to kill all kinds of mites.

Composition and formulation of acaricide "Masai"

The main active ingredient of the Masai tick acaricide is tebufenpyrad. Its concentration in one liter of chemical is 200 grams. The Masai acaricidal preparation is on sale in the form of a wettable powder, which is packaged in 100-gram bags.

The pest control chemical is produced by the German company BASF.

Spectrum and principle of drug action

Highly effective acaricide "Masai" is designed to combat all varieties of mites that destroy plantings of grapes, soybeans and apple trees. The chemical agent is characterized by contact-intestinal action, in addition, it has translaminar activity. The drug is effective against mobile forms of ticks - larvae and adult insects.

The active component of the "Masai" acaricidal agent, penetrating into the treated plant, gets through the tissues and onto the lower part of the leaf plates. The action of tebufenpyrad is based on the inhibition of mitochondrial respiration of parasite cells. The effect of the chemical on pests begins a few minutes after it hits the plant.

The period of protective action, subject to the instructions for use, lasts up to 4 weeks. The effectiveness of the action is due to the fact that the active substance of the drug is able to destroy ticks at any stage of their development.

Gardeners and summer residents, as well as farmers who have tried the working qualities of the Masai acaricide in practice, have identified several advantages of the chemical agent against ticks. Pros include:

• possibility of using an acaricidal drug in anti-resistance programs;
• reliability and efficiency in the fight against all types of mites, at any stage of development of an insect pest;
• presence of selective action and no negative impact on beneficial insects;
• speed of action after the drug hits the plant and a long protective period;
• Easy to use - the bags in which the acaricide powder is packaged dissolve themselves in water, so there is no need for contact with the substance;
• selectivity;
• possibility of application in a wide temperature range;
• safety of use during the flowering of cultivated plants;
• presence of a strong ovicidal effect;
• possibility of use in tank mixes with other chemicals;
• efficiency even at low drug consumption rates;
• no phytotoxicity;
• Protection of plant leaf plates, both on the top surface and on the bottom.

Instructions for using the product

In the instructions for use, attached to the acaricidal preparation by the manufacturer, the norms for the use of the chemical for each cultivated plant are indicated. To achieve the desired result and the complete destruction of pests, you must follow the recommendations.

Acaricide application rates are shown in the table:

· common spider mite; · from 0.25 to 0.38 kg per hectare of plantings; SoybeansSpider mites0.4 to 0.5 kg per hectare of fieldOne time per seasonApple trees· red fruit mite;

Cultivated plant	Variety mites	Drug rate	Number of treatments per season
Vineyard plantations	· felt mite.	· from 0.38 to 0.5 kg per hectare of plantings.	No more than 2 times
	· Hawthorn mite.	From 0.38 to 0.5 kg per hectare of garden	No more than 2 times per growing season

It is necessary to prepare a working solution for the treatment of cultural plantations before spraying, so that it does not lose its effectiveness. Clean water (half of the volume) is poured into the sprayer tank, and the recommended amount of acaricidal preparation is added. Since the bags dissolve in water, there is no need to pour the powder out of them. Turn on the stirrer and wait until the chemical is completely dissolved in water.After that, add the remaining liquid and mix the solution again until a homogeneous state. Immediately after cooking, they begin to spray the area.

Processing is recommended at a temperature of 15 to 30 degrees Celsius, preferably in the morning or evening, with a minimum wind speed so that drops of the acaricidal preparation do not fall on neighboring beds.

Safety

Working with any chemical plant protection agent requires compliance with safety measures. The body and hands are protected with overalls and rubber gloves. To prevent chemical vapors from irritating the respiratory tract, wear a mask or respirator.

During the work it is forbidden to drink water and eat, as well as to smoke. After the end of the treatment, all clothes are washed, the person who sprayed should take a shower.In case of accidental contact of drops of the working fluid on the mucous surfaces or skin, rinse them with running water and go to the hospital for first aid.

Compatibility with other substances

Masai acaricide can be used with other chemicals after a compatibility test. The tool is compatible with drugs such as Strobi, Acrobat MC, Cumulus and Delan.

Terms and conditions of insecticide storage

If the storage conditions are observed, the shelf life of the Masai acaricide is at least two years from the date of manufacture. It is recommended to keep the drug in a dry and dark utility room, which is locked. This will prevent children and pets from getting into the chemical.

What can I replace?

You can replace acaricide with drugs such as Vertimek, Talstar or Oberon Rapid.

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