Contador: instructions for use of insecticide, dosage and analogues

Contador is a systemic insecticide that helps protect soybeans, corn, winter wheat and rapeseed from parasites. This drug allows you to cope with various insects. Moreover, it destroys even those pests that lead a hidden lifestyle. In order for the tool to give the desired effect, you must strictly adhere to the instructions for its use.

Composition and formulation of the insecticide

The active ingredient of the substance is imidacloprid. In 1 liter of the product there are 200 grams of this component. The drug is produced in the form of a water-soluble concentrate. It is sold in 5 liter cans.

Mechanism of action and purpose of the remedy

Contador is a systemic insecticide that spreads rapidly through crops. The drug is absorbed by the root system and the ground part of the plants. "Contador" affects the proteins of nerve cells of parasites. This provokes the development of paralysis. As a result, insects die within 1 day.

This drug has the following benefits:

Due to the active systemic effect, the substance protects all fragments of cultivated plants from pests.
Validity period is 15-30 days.
Weather conditions do not affect the effectiveness of the use of the substance.
The drug helps to cope with larvae and adults.
The composition is characterized by economical consumption.

Instructions for the use of "Contador" in agriculture

When using Contador, a number of recommendations must be observed:

Mechanical treatments can be performed the next day after the use of the substance. For manual work, it is allowed to leave after 3 days.
Treat planting required by ground sprayers.
The beds should be treated if the number of parasites reaches the economic threshold of danger.
Spraying is required in calm weather.
The drug is distinguished by the first class of danger to bees. Therefore, they should not fly near the treated area for 9-10 days.
The main condition for processing with a tool is to ensure a continuous and uniform coverage of the culture with a working solution. It is important to ensure that the liquid does not drain from the foliage.
The composition is resistant to ultraviolet and high temperatures.
The optimum temperature is +12-15 degrees.
Precipitation that falls after 3-4 hours will not wash off the product. Therefore, the effectiveness of the composition will not decrease.
Do not use the substance if there is a threat of frost or low temperatures. It is also not recommended to use the drug at a temperature of more than +25 degrees.

To make a working solution, the sprayer tank needs to be filled a third with water. Then turn on the mixing mode and add the desired amount of funds. The working fluid must be used within 24 hours.

For field plants, the consumption rate of the working fluid is 200-400 liters per 1 hectare. When using the substance in gardens, the consumption rate of the substance is 800-1000 liters per 1 hectare.

When using the composition, it is important to ensure that the plants are evenly covered. In this case, the drug should not drain from their surface.

Safety

The composition belongs to the first class of danger for bees. The insect summer protection zone should be 4-5 kilometers. At the same time, the limitation of the summer time of bees is 9-10 days. At least 4-5 days in advance, beekeepers should be warned about the nature of the planned use of the substance, the timing and areas of its use. It is important to process landings in calm weather. The maximum allowable wind speed is 5 meters per second.

Compatibility with other substances

The drug can be combined with many insecticides and fungicides. The exceptions are strongly alkaline preparations and substances that contain sulfur. It is also important to test mix with other substances at the recommended dosage before applying to large areas.