Vertimek: instructions for use of insecticide, active substance and analogues

Insect pests not only reduce the quality of the crop, but also completely destroy cultivated plants if you do not start fighting them in time. There are parasites on plants growing in the open field and in the greenhouse, and they also infect indoor flowers. The instructions for use for the insectoacaricide "Vertimek" indicate the rules for the use of a chemical agent and the rate of application of the drug, which should be followed in order to achieve a result.

Composition and release form

Non-systemic insectoacaricide belongs to preparations of biological origin and is characterized by intestinal-contact action on pests.The composition of "Vertimek" includes the only active substance called abamectin. This component is obtained as a result of fermentation of the soil bacterium Stereptomyces avermitilis. 1 liter of "Vertimek" contains 18 grams of a biological substance.

Insectoacaricide goes on sale in the form of an emulsion concentrate, which is packaged in 1 liter plastic bottles. Also in garden stores there are disposable packaging of the drug in 10 ml, which is convenient if you need to process home flowers. The manufacturer of "Vertimek" is the Swiss company "Syngenta".

Purpose and mechanism of action

The active substance of the insectoacaricide belongs to the class of avermectins and effectively destroys pests such as apple sucker, thrips, miners, and mites.

The drug "Vertimek" was developed by the manufacturer for the treatment of vegetable crops planted both in the open field and in the greenhouse, apple trees, vineyards, and home ornamental plants.

After the penetration of the active substance into the leaves of cultivated and ornamental plants, insects that damage crops become paralyzed. As a result, pests cannot feed and die. The active component of the product is equally effective both when it comes into contact with the parasite, and by penetrating with the green mass into the intestines.

Those who have already tried Vertimec insecticide acaricide in practice have identified several advantages of the drug. The benefits of pest control products include:

• speed of penetration into plant tissues - it takes about 2 hours;
• effective protection of cultivated plants from insects for a month after treatment;
• high weather resistance;
• minor effect on beneficial soil microorganisms;
• destruction of pests both on the upper part of the leaf plates and on the lower ones;
• the possibility of using the drug a week before the expected harvest;
• no spots on cultivated and ornamental plants after treatment.

Despite the fact that the manufacturer in the instructions indicates the absence of addiction to the active substance of the insectoacaricide, it is recommended to alternate "Vertimek" with other drugs with a similar effect. There were no cases of phytotoxicity after the use of the product.

Instructions for the use of the drug "Vertimek"

Plants recommend starting treatment as soon as insect damage is visible. In the event that there are not very many pests on crops, one spraying per season is sufficient. Otherwise, re-treatment is recommended 7 days after the first.

Consumption rates of insectoacaricidal preparation for spraying different plants are presented in the table:

Vertimek consumptionAmount of working fluidGreenhouse cucumbers, tomatoes, eggplants, peppers 0.8 to 1.2 liters per planting hectare1000 to 3000 liters per hectareGrapesFrom 0.75 to 1 liter per plantation hectareFrom 500 to 1000 litersApple trees0.75 liters per hectare of orchard600 to 1200 liters Home potted crops1 to 5 ml per 10 liters of water

Plant

It is recommended to start processing in dry and sunny weather, the drug should have time to penetrate the plant tissues before precipitation. When spraying crops, make sure that the working fluid evenly covers both surfaces of the leaf plates, but does not drain onto the ground.

Home flowers after spraying from ticks and thrips are covered with a plastic bag and kept in this form throughout the day. This method allows you to get rid of pests in one treatment. The room in which the treatment was carried out must be ventilated, since the Vertimek insecticide and acaricide is quite toxic.

Safety precautions when working with the tool

Insectoacaricide "Vertimek" belongs to the 2nd class of toxicity, so work with it is carried out with extreme caution. If it is necessary to process indoor flowers, be sure to open the window, put on gloves, and protect the respiratory tract with a mask.

In the case of spraying greenhouse or garden plants, use overalls that will cover the entire body. During the treatment it is forbidden to drink, smoke and eat food. It is also worth preventing access to the place of work by pets and children.

If the drug gets into the eyes or on the skin, rinse them with plenty of water and seek medical help.

Compatibility with other substances

Insectoacaricide "Vertimek" is allowed to be used with other protective drugs that have a neutral reaction. However, before doing this, it is recommended to conduct a chemical compatibility test, taking a small amount of each product.

Expiration date and storage rules

The instructions from the manufacturer indicate that the shelf life of the Vertimec insecticide and acaricidal preparation is 4 years from the date of manufacture. It is recommended to store the product in a utility room, which is locked. The temperature should not exceed 25 degrees, and the sun's rays should not penetrate into the room.

Are there analogues of the insecticide?

Vertimek does not have a complete analogue in composition, however, if necessary, it can be replaced with a domestic preparation Fitoverm with a similar effect on pests.

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