Picus: instructions for use and composition of the disinfectant, dosage and analogues

Under "Picus" is meant an insecticidal disinfectant used to treat tubers and seeds. The preparation provides reliable protection against gnawing and sucking parasites. After planting the treated planting material, the active component forms a protective area around the root system. This leads to the death of parasites upon contact with treated seeds and soil.

Composition and formulation

The product is produced as a suspension concentrate. In 1 liter of the drug there are 600 grams of imidacloprid, which is the active substance of the drug. The composition is produced in a canister with a capacity of 5 liters.

What is the remedy for

This contact-systemic treater is used to treat tubers and seeds. It helps to cope with a whole complex of post-emergence and soil-dwelling parasites.

The product can be used for winter and spring wheat, barley, rapeseed. It helps to avoid the defeat of landings by wireworms, gnawing scoops, tops. Also, the drug provides reliable protection against fleas, flies, aphids, weevils.

Working principle

The active component of "Picus" is imidacloprid. It is with its presence in the composition that the principle of action of the drug is connected. The active substance is distributed through the ground and underground parts of plants. This happens as they grow and develop.

The composition leads to blocking the transmission of nerve impulses. This occurs at the level of the acetylcholine receptor in the postsynaptic membrane. The substance is characterized by translaminar and systemic activity. This helps control the activity of cereal parasites.

The substance enters the structure of the seed material during swelling and moves towards the growing point. The high consistency of the product ensures its rapid penetration into the organs of plants and helps to protect roots and sprouts for a long time.

The product is characterized by unique physical and chemical properties. This ensures a secure retention of the composition on the treated surface. In addition, the drug includes additional components. They help to improve the quality of application of the substance.

The advantages of the drug include the following:

• high performance - the product successfully copes with soil-dwelling and post-emergence pests;
• reliable protection of roots and sprouts from parasites in the post-emergence period of crop growth - it is considered the most critical;
• reliable planting protection in any climate;
• long protective period - this helps to reduce the number of insecticidal treatments during the growing season;
• possibility of application as part of a crop protection program;
• possibility of combination in tank mixtures with fungicidal protectants;
• best value for money.

Consumption rate and application of "Picus"

For a disinfectant to have an effect, it is important to use it correctly. At the same time, it is worth observing the dosage of the product:

Pests Processing features The composition is used for seed treatment. Up to 16.5 liters of working solution is required per 1 ton. The composition needs to process seeds. For 1 ton of seed, there are 11 liters of the composition. The composition is used to process seed material. 11 liters of substance are used per 1 ton. PeasNodule weevilsThe drug is used for seed treatment. 11 liters of seed will be required per 1 ton.- (1)0.8-1 Flax Potato Corn Gnawing scoops, false wireworms, wirewormsThe composition is required to process the seeds. For 1 ton of planting material, 8-10 liters of the composition are required.- (1)4-5Sunflower Gnawing scoops, false wireworms, wireworms

Waiting period (number of treatments)		5.5-6.5	Rapeseed	Cruciferous fleas
- (1)		0.5- 0.75	Winter wheat	Bread ground beetle
- (1)		0.5-1	Barley and wheat	Cereal flies, bread fleas, aphids
Linen fleas	Seeds are treated with the composition. Up to 11 liters of substance are used per 1 ton.	- (1)		0.25-0.4
Colorado potato beetle, aphids, wireworms, leafhoppers, false wireworms	The drug is required to treat tubers and furrows during planting. 80-120 liters of substance are required per hectare.	70 (1)		4-5
The drug is suitable for processing planting material. For 1 ton of seeds, 8-10 liters of the substance are used.	- (1)

When using a substance, it is important to follow these rules:

1. To make a working solution, it is recommended to mix the drug with water. It is important to get a homogeneous mass.
2. Seed treatment is required in a moistened way. The use of continuous devices is recommended.
3. Depending on the type of pickling device, it is worth using different amounts of working fluid. On average, 5-10 liters are used per ton. It is important to ensure that the substance evenly covers the seeds.
4. It is acceptable to treat seeds before planting or in advance.
5. In case of premature processing, planting material is recommended to be stored until the time of sowing. This should be done in a cool and dry place.

Compatible with what?

Compatible with most pesticides applied at the same time. However, the composition must first be checked for compatibility. To do this, you need to prepare a small amount of the mixture.

Expiration date and storage conditions

The drug is stored for 2 years. It is recommended to keep it in a dry and dark place. In this case, the temperature should be from 0 to +40 degrees.

Analogues of the drug

The active analogues of the substance include the following:

• "Akiba";
• Agrovital;
• "Imidor";
• Gaucho;
• Aulsal.

Picus is an effective insecticide that helps to cope with a whole range of dangerous insects. In order for the use of the substance to be effective, it is important to strictly adhere to the instructions for its use. Compliance with safety measures and storage conditions of the substance is of no small importance.

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