Vallar from Maybug larvae: instructions for use, dosage and analogues

To protect planted crops from insect pests and their larvae, farmers and smallholders use chemicals. They allow you to prevent spoilage of products and collect high yields. To destroy the larvae of the May beetle, Vallar is purchased, its instructions for use indicate the dosage and method of using the drug. To achieve the result, you must follow the recommendations of the manufacturer.

Preparative form and active substance

Insecticidal drug "Vallar" is one of the few chemicals that effectively fights the larvae of the cockchafer, spoiling the root system of cultivated plants in household plots.It contains the only active ingredient - diazinon, at a concentration of 40 grams per kilogram of the drug.

Vallar is produced in the preparative form of microgranules, which are packaged in bags of 50 grams, which is very convenient for owners of small summer cottages. The manufacturer of the insecticide is the domestic company "August".

Mechanism of action and purpose of the drug

An insecticidal chemical specially formulated to protect the root system of fruit and ornamental tree seedlings and seedlings of cultivated plants from pests such as cockchafer larvae, wireworms and other ground-dwelling insects.

The active component of the chemical belongs to the group of organophosphate compounds and is considered a nerve poison.

The principle of action of "Vallar" is contact-intestinal. After ingestion of pest larvae, the chemical leads to the development of paralysis and subsequent death of insects.

Homeowners who have experienced the effectiveness of the chemical in practice have identified several benefits of the drug.

The advantages of "Vallar" include such moments:

Speed of action of the active substance on pest larvae - the first signs of damage are observed a few hours after the application of the insecticide.
No need to wait until harvest as the chemical does not accumulate in fruit trees.
No toxicity when following application rates and instructions for use.
High efficiency in the fight against pests, the larvae of which live at great depths of the soil, in hard-to-reach places.
Improving the survival rate of young seedlings after planting in the ground on a personal plot.
No harmful effects on beneficial soil microorganisms.
Slow chemical mobility in the soil, making it unlikely to contaminate groundwater.

Among the shortcomings of the Vallar insecticidal preparation, gardeners noted its danger to worms and birds. In addition, if this chemical is used every season to control the larvae of the Maybug and other soil pests, they become resistant to the drug, so Vallar is recommended to alternate with insecticides based on other active substances.

Instructions for use

Insecticide application occurs in two steps:

First, the roots of young seedlings are treated before planting them in the ground. To do this, you need to prepare a talker. A liter of such a solution of a mushy consistency will require 8 grams of granules. In a small amount of water, the indicated amount of the agent is dissolved.After the drug is completely dissolved, add the remaining water and, gradually adding earth, continue to mix thoroughly until the solution acquires the consistency of a liquid slurry. Before planting seedlings, their roots are dipped in the prepared solution (pre-soaking is not required).
The second stage starts 3 weeks after planting. The granules are scattered over the surface of the soil and, by loosening the soil, the chemical is embedded to a depth of about 10 cm. Per 10 square meters. meters of land use 50 grams of "Vallar".

Safety measures and first aid

Insecticidal drug for combating larvae of soil pests "Vallar" belongs to the 3rd class of toxicity to humans. When working with a chemical, basic safety requirements must be observed:

use individual means - overalls or gown, rubber gloves, mask and scarf or cap;
restrict access of children and pets to the work site;
do not use containers to prepare the talker, in which food will be stored after that;
do not smoke or drink during the treatment, thereby limiting the possible contact of hands with the face;
dispose of the remains of the solution outside the infield, adhering to safety requirements.

Since the chemical is also dangerous for the inhabitants of water bodies, soil treatment is not carried out near the sanitary zones of fish farms.

If the person who worked with the insecticide did not follow the safety rules, he may suffer from exposure to the chemical agent, in which case he must be given first aid before visiting a medical facility. In case of accidental swallowing of the product, rinse your mouth with plenty of clean water and drink activated charcoal (calculation - 1 tablet per 10 kg of weight).If the drug gets into the eyes or on the skin, they are washed with running water, if the vapors of Vallar are inhaled, the person must be taken to fresh air.

Compatibility with other substances

Instructions for use do not recommend the use of Vallar insecticide with other pesticides.

Storage

The shelf life of the insecticidal preparation is 2 years from the date of production. Keep the chemical away from food, preferably in a separate utility room, where it is dark and dry. It is also important to prevent young children and pets from accessing the product to avoid poisoning.

What can replace

If there is no Vallar in the garden store, it is replaced with one of the preparations with the same active ingredient, for example, Thunder, Diazol or Praktik will do.