Bi-58: instructions for use and composition of the insecticide, dosage and analogues

Insecticides and contact systemic insecticides are often used to control insects and mites that damage fruits, vegetables and grain crops. Consider the action and purpose of the insecticide "Bi-58", its active substance, how to properly dilute the solution, in what concentration, how to apply according to the instructions. What precautions are necessary when working with the drug, how to store it and what can be replaced.

Composition and release form

The manufacturer "BASF" produces "Bi-58" in the form of an emulsion concentrate, with dimethoate - an active substance that belongs to the chemical class FOS. It contains 400 g per 1 liter. The drug has insecticidal and acaricidal activity. Packaging - 1, 5 and 10 liter cans.

Mechanism of drug action

"Bi-58" is used on many crops to kill aphids, caterpillars, flies, bedbugs, thrips, scale insects, moths, leafworms, codling moths, flower beetles, scoops, gall midges, leafhoppers and some types of ticks .

This insecticide has a powerful and complex action. The solution is absorbed by the leaves and green parts of the plants and then spreads evenly. Pests die as a result of feeding on poisoned plant sap. The insecticide also acts on contact, insects die when the solution gets on them after spraying.

How to breed and use Bi-58

Instructions for use indicates that the drug can be used against a number of pests belonging to different orders. The agent remains effective over a wide temperature range. The protective effect of the insecticide lasts 2-3 weeks. When applied at the recommended dosage, it does not show a toxic effect on plants.

Bi-58 application rate for various crops (in l per ha):

wheat - 1-1.2;
rye and barley - 1;
oats - 0.7-1;
apple, pear - 0.8-1.9;
grapes - 1.2-2.8;
vegetable crops for seeds - 0.5-0.9;
potatoes from aphids - 2;
moth potatoes - 1.5-2;
alfalfa for seeds, fiber flax - 0.5-0.9;
hemp - 1.2-2;
kenaf - 1.4;
currant - 1.2-1.5;
raspberries - 0.6-1.1;
lupine - 0.7;
sugar beet - 0.5-1.

On all crops, except grapes, apple and pear, "Bi-58" spray pests during the growing season, spending 200-400 liters per hectare. 2 treatments are carried out, the waiting period is 1 month for cereals, grapes and beets, for apple and pear - 40 days.Fruit trees are sprayed before and after flowering, consumption - 1000-1500 liters, against the flower beetle - 800-1000 liters. Grapes against ticks, leafworms and mealybugs are treated with a solution of 600-1000 liters per hectare.

Special instructions and precautions

"Bi-58" refers to drugs with hazard class 3 for humans, that is, low toxicity. For bees, the product is highly toxic, it has a hazard class for insects 1. Due to the high toxicity of the drug, it cannot be used on flowering trees and in gardens, next to which there are apiaries. Also, this powerful drug is toxic to fish, so it should not be used in areas with plants located near water bodies and fish enterprises.

It is necessary to work with the Bi-58 preparation in protective clothing, you need to wear clothes with long sleeves, gloves on your hands, a respirator and goggles on your face to protect your nose and eyes from splashing the solution, which may cause irritation and poisoning.

After finishing work on spraying "Bi-58", you need to wash your face and hands with warm water and soap. If suddenly the solution gets on the skin or in the eyes, then immediately rinse them with plenty of water. If the insecticide gets inside, you need to rinse the stomach: drink activated charcoal tablets, drink them with 1 liter of water and induce vomiting after 15 minutes. If after self-treatment the symptoms of poisoning do not disappear, then you need to see a doctor.

Interaction with other tools

Bi-58 mixes well with fungicides, especially pyrethroids, in tank mixes. May be mixed with foliar fertilizers. The exception is alkaline products. The combined use of "Bi-58" and fungicides reduces the dosage and consumption of both drugs, while the effectiveness does not decrease. This makes their use cost-effective. It is recommended to mix the insecticide with Fastak if treatment is necessary with a large number of pests.

Terms of sale and storage

You need to sell and store the product only in factory canisters, with closed lids. It is necessary to store "B-58" for 3 years in warehouses, at a moderate temperature, in a dry and shady place. Do not store food, medicines and animal feed next to the insecticide, only other agricultural products and fertilizers can be stored. After the savings period of the funds has expired, its effectiveness is significantly reduced. The solution is suitable for use only 1 day.

Are there analogues of the insecticide?

According to dimethoate, such Bi-58 analogues are registered for use in agriculture: Alfa-Director, Binadin, Binom, Bishka, Danadim Power, "Danadim", "Di-68", "Dimetron", "Dimefos", "Evrodim", "Sirocco", "Tagor", "Landing", "Ditoks", "Tarradim", "Dimet", "Fostran", Kinfos, Tibor, Dimetoat-400, Tod, Dishans, Rogor-S, Rangoli-Duncan, Dimetus.

"Bi-58" is a well-known powerful insecticide that can be used to treat cereals, vegetables, berries, fruit crops, grapes, flax from many pests. Its action is complex: systemic, contact and intestinal. Because of this, the insecticide has a strong efficacy and a long-lasting protective effect. The drug is compatible with many pest control products, some of them are even recommended to be used together to enhance the overall effect.