Lufoks: instructions for use and composition of the insecticide, dosage and analogues

Under "Lufox" is meant a contact-intestinal insecticide, which is an inhibitor of chitin synthesis. The substance helps protect apple trees and grapes from codling moth. Also, the composition copes with lepidoptera parasites. This is not a complete list of pests that can be destroyed with a substance. However, for this it is important to follow the instructions clearly.

Composition and formulation of the insecticide

1 liter of the substance contains the following components:

• 30 grams of Lufenuron;
• 75 grams of fenoxycarb.

The drug is produced in the form of an emulsion concentrate. It belongs to the chemical class of chitin synthesis inhibitors. The composition is sold in canisters with a capacity of 5 liters.

Mechanism of action

The principle of action of the composition is associated with the active components that make up its composition. Due to this, the insecticide has a detrimental effect on parasites at all stages of their development.

When exposed to adults, the composition produces a sterilizing effect, when exposed to eggs, an ovicidal effect occurs. The destruction of caterpillars is due to the inhibition of chitin synthesis and the prevention of the appearance of the cuticle. Under the influence of the substance, the parasite is unable to proceed to the next stage.

The composition has intestinal and contact actions. It is effective even when developing resistance to other agents.

The main advantages of the drug include the following:

• effective action on Homoptera proboscis and Lepidoptera insects at all stages of their development - from eggs to adult insects;
• ovicidal and transovarial effects - the drug destroys eggs of parasites and makes females less fertile;
• reliable protection against parasites over a long period of time - it lasts for 4-5 weeks;
• negative effects on ticks and certain types of sucking pests;
• protecting grapes from gray rot;
• no negative impact on cultivated plants - for this it is important to strictly follow the instructions;
• contact and gastric properties;
• destruction of insects that are resistant to traditional insecticidal substances;
• compatibility in tank mixtures with different types of fungicidal and insecticidal preparations - only agents that enter into an alkaline reaction are considered an exception;
• no toxic effects on humans and beneficial insects.

Prescribing the drug

"Lufox" helps to cope with the homoptera proboscis insects. It also successfully destroys lepidoptera pests. In addition, the substance allows you to cope with Eriophyidae - a special family of ticks. Among them, it is worth highlighting brown and citrus parasites.

Instructions for using Lufox

To achieve excellent efficiency, "Lufox" is recommended to use harmful insects at the peak of summer. This applies to pear and apple codling moth. This is done 3-5 days before the start of mass egg laying.

Spray planting required in dry weather. It is important to ensure that there is no wind. For the procedure, it is worth using a fresh solution. It is best to carry out processing in the morning and in the evening - during the absence of summer bees.

It is recommended to use a sprayer to use the preparation. Thanks to this, it is possible to achieve uniform coverage of foliage and stems with the working fluid. The drug exhibits its properties at the stage of transition of insects from one stage of development to the second.

Dosage and features of the use of the substance are shown in the table:

PearPear and apple codling moths, scale insects, mites, pear sucker2 1-

Culture	Parasites	Maximum number of treatments	Dosage, liters per 1 hectare	Waiting period, days
Apple tree	Apple codling moth, ticks, scale insects, leafworms	2	1	-
Grapes	Vine leaf roller, first generation	3	1	20
	Gron Leaf Roller, Generation 2-3	3	0.5	20

Precautions for use

The composition does not have a harmful effect on birds and bees. However, it has a moderate degree of toxicity to fish and other aquatic organisms. Do not use the product for fruit trees at the flowering stage. Do not treat plantings with the drug if there are mulberry trees at a distance of 2 kilometers, which are used to breed silkworms.

It is important to consider that the substance has a pronounced irritating effect on the mucous membranes. Therefore, the composition should be used by people who have undergone special training. Equally important is the use of personal protective equipment for the eyes, skin, respiratory organs.

Do not use aviation methods for drug treatment. Also, the composition is forbidden to be used in personal subsidiary plots. It is important to avoid contamination of water bodies with product residues and water that was used to wash equipment.It is also worth making sure that the substance does not penetrate food and feed.

First Aid

People who have suffered from toxic effects are recommended to be immediately removed from work and removed from the area of contamination. If the substance gets into the eyes, they must be rinsed well with clean water. If the composition gets on the skin, it must be carefully removed with a tissue and washed with soap and water.

In case of careless swallowing of the product, it is recommended to give the person several glasses of activated charcoal solution and provoke vomiting. Manipulation is required to be performed several times in order to completely remove the composition. In case of contact with the respiratory organs of the victim, immediately remove to fresh air. After giving first aid, it is important to consult a doctor. In this case, there is no antidote, therefore, symptomatic therapy is used.

Compatibility

In each case, the compatibility of chemical components must be carefully checked.

How to properly store the product

The drug should be kept in a dry place at a temperature of 0 … +35 degrees. The shelf life of the substance is 3 years.

Are there any analogues?

Effective analogues of the drug include:

• "Watch";
• "Match";
• "Ballerina".

"Lufox" is an effective tool that helps to cope with different types of ticks and insects. In order for the drug to give the desired effect, it is important to follow the instructions clearly.

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