Confidor: instructions for use of insecticide, active ingredient and analogues

"Confidor" is a well-known insecticidal agent, which is distinguished by its contact-intestinal action. This drug has a systemic effect. It can be used to combat many flying parasites. These include Lepidoptera, Coleoptera, Homoptera pests that eat the foliage and stems of cultivated plants. The composition will give an effect only if the instructions are strictly followed.

Composition, varieties and form of release of the drug

Imidacloprid is considered the active ingredient of the drug. 1 liter of the drug contains 200 grams of active ingredient. It is produced as a water-soluble concentrate.

There are several types of such drugs on sale:

• "Confidor Extra";
• "Confidor Maxi";
• "Confidor 200".

The principle of action and the purpose of the tool

The instructions say that the active components of the product penetrate through all fragments of plants - the root system, foliage, stems. Due to the unique components in the composition, "Confidor" is almost not washed off by rain.

It is highly effective even in hot weather and has a long-lasting protective effect.

The product is often used to protect cucumbers, tomatoes, potatoes from harmful insects. It can also be used to protect flowers and other ornamental crops.

Protective action can last 5-15 days. Specific dates depend on parasites and climatic factors.With the help of the substance, it is possible to destroy the grape leafworm, sucking parasites, and the codling moth. Also, the composition is effective against phylloxera, greenhouse whitefly, eastern codling moth.

The main advantages of the tool include the following:

1. High activity against parasites that are resistant to organophosphates and pyrethroids.
2. Systemic effect. Due to this, the drug successfully destroys parasites that lead a hidden lifestyle.
3. Quick defeat of insects. This result is achieved due to the pronounced intestinal-contact properties. The effect is achieved within a few hours after treatment.
4. Possibility of combination with mineral supplements.
5. Resistant to washout.

Dosage and use of "Confidor"

The drug is sold in the form of granules that are easily mixed with water. It is sold in bags of different packaging. The instructions indicate that to prepare the solution, you need to mix 1-2 grams of "Confidor" with 100 milliliters of water. This will help to get a concentrated composition for spraying. The finished product is mixed with 1 bucket of water.

The composition is dangerous for bees. Therefore, it is necessary to process landings early in the morning or late in the evening. The characteristics of the substance appear after about 1-2 hours. Its action lasts 15-30 days. The maximum effect is observed on the 2nd day. Duration of action depends on the weather and the variety of parasites.

It is recommended to choose the concentration of the drug, taking into account the degree of damage and the pests that have settled on the crop. It is best to apply the composition after wetting the soil. This makes it more efficient. On average, 1 milliliter of insecticide is applied per 100 square meters of area.

Specific dosages, depending on plants and pests, are indicated in the table:

1 1 Plum and apple aphids, sucking parasites1 30 30 20 Tomatoes and cucumbers grown indoors1Aphid, thrips, Colorado potato beetle1 30

Plant	Consumption rate, liters per 1 hectare	Pest insects	Maximum number of treatments	Period before harvesting harvest, days Aphid, Colorado potato beetle, thrips
20		Vineyards	0.15-0.2	Leaf variety of phylloxera, grape leaflet
30		Plum	0.2-0.3
	Peach	0.2-0.3	Eastern codling moth, aphid	1
	Eggplant	0.15-0.2	Aphid, thrips, Colorado potato beetle	1

Insecticide safety precautions

Despite the low degree of toxicity, when using an insecticide, it is required to adhere to safety rules and apply protective equipment. When working with "Confidor" it is important to follow these rules:

1. For the preparation of working solutions it is forbidden to use dishes intended for food products.
2. You need to work with the drug in special protective equipment. To do this, use glasses, gloves, a respirator. You will also need clothing that has long sleeves and covers your legs.
3. It is forbidden to be distracted by extraneous matters during processing. Do not eat, drink or smoke while doing so.
4. After completing the work, you should thoroughly wash your hands and face with soap and water. You should also rinse your mouth.
5. Fruits from treated crops should not be consumed if less than 21 days have passed since the last spraying.
6. It is important to avoid getting the drug and containers for its storage in water bodies.

When signs of poisoning appear, do the following:

1. In case of contact with the skin, wash it with water. It is also acceptable to use a soapy solution for this.
2. If the composition gets on the mucous membranes, they must be thoroughly rinsed with water.
3. If the drug has entered the body, you should immediately rinse the stomach. Of no small importance is the use of sorbents. For this, it is permissible to use "Smecta" or "Polysorb".

What can be combined with

"Confidor" goes well with many pesticides. However, it is forbidden to combine it with drugs that contain sulfur. The insecticide is often combined with growth stimulants.

Storage rules and expiry date

To be kept separate from food and medications. It must be kept out of reach of children and animals. It is allowed to store the composition at a temperature from -2 to +25 degrees. The total shelf life should not exceed 3 years.

Means analogues

Effective analogues of the remedy include:

• "Tanrek";
• Biotlin;
• Commander.

"Confidor" is an effective tool that helps to cope with many dangerous pests. In order for the composition to give the desired result, it is worth strictly following the instructions for its use.

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