Metarizin: instructions for use of the biological product, dosage and analogues

Among agrochemicals, biological plant protection products occupy a special place. The combination of high safety and efficiency allows using them at any stage of plant development. They do not harm the soil and beneficial insects, and do not persist in the harvested crop. The use of "Metarizin" in accordance with the instructions for use allows you to get rid of a whole list of soil-dwelling insect pests.

Composition and formulation

A new biological pesticide produced by a domestic manufacturer - Invivo LLC. The active effect of the drug on insects is ensured by the presence in its composition of the entomopathogenic fungus Metarhizium anisopliae, which can multiply in the cavity of the pest.

Such fungi are found in any kind of soil, artificially increasing their concentration to 10^{8 CFU / ml (colony forming units per milliliter) has allowed the drug to be used as an effective insecticidal agent.}

The product is available as a liquid or powder. It can be used on vast areas and suburban areas. The liquid form of "Metarizin" is packaged in bottles and bottles made of opaque plastic, with a volume of 200, 500, 1000 and 5000 milliliters.

The preparation in the form of a powder is an organic peat-humic fertilizer with an insecticidal effect. Packaged in 50 gram plastic bags.

Any drug package contains information about the manufacturer, the composition of the product, the rules for its use and the varieties of insects that it can affect.

Principle and area of use

Product is an enteric pesticide. The rapid development of the fungus that has penetrated inside causes a disruption in the life support systems of insects, the toxins released poison the body, and the impact ensures the death of the pest.

Product protects the treated area from insects and larvae living in the soil. It destroys:

• wireworm;
• Medvedka;
• May beetle larvae;
• thrips.

Means processed pastures and areas occupied by locusts. It has a prolonged action, the corpses of insects become a source of infection for living individuals. Treating tubers or bulbs with a working solution before planting protects the seed material.

Advantages of the new drug

The biological product "Metarizin" belongs to the 4th hazard class for humans (practically safe). In addition, it has a number of advantages:

• long period of exposure to pests;
• alternative to chemical insecticides;
• used for intermediate treatment of areas to prevent insects from developing resistance to chemical pesticides;
• solid form of the drug is additionally a fertilizer and growth stimulator for plants;
• use safety.

The disadvantages include the high cost of the product, it takes more time than chemical insecticides to exterminate insects.

Dosage, application rates and regulations

The product is used in rainy weather or before rain. High humidity promotes increased reproduction of the fungus in the soil. When watering and spraying plants, 1 gram of the substance per liter of water is sufficient. For fertilizer and insecticidal tillage use 5 grams per liter of liquid.To process the liquid form of the drug, 0.5 liters per bucket of water is enough. This volume of working solution is enough for 1 hundred square meters of land.

Important: the shelf life of the liquid form of the product is 4 months.

To protect the roots of plants, they are dipped in a clay mash based on the Metarizin working solution before planting. Tubers and bulbs are kept in a working solution before planting so that the seed material is not damaged by insects. Use "Metarizin" when digging the soil in spring or autumn, when watering plants, hilling plantings. It must be remembered that it is not used in sunny weather. The fungus will die from exposure to sunlight.

Safety precautions

Interaction with the drug does not require compliance with strict safety measures. Work on the preparation of the working solution should be carried out with protective gloves. When preparing tank mixtures with Metarizin, it is necessary to focus on the most toxic component of the complex.

Compatibility with other substances

Suitable for making tank mixes with fertilizers, growth stimulants. It is not used in conjunction with Trichodermin.

Storage rules

Keep away from food. In places inaccessible to children and pets. Contain in original packing at a temperature not higher than +10 °C. The shelf life of the powder is 2 years, subject to the temperature regime, the liquid form is stored for 4 months.

What can I replace?

Analogues of the drug are "Biodischarge", "Enocide", "Mikorad INSECTO".

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