Confidelin: instructions for use and composition of the insecticide, consumption rates

Insect pests cause significant damage to crops and reduce the volume of the harvest. To get rid of this problem, farmers who grow vegetables for sale and owners of summer cottages use insecticidal preparations. Confidelin has an impressive list of benefits, which is why it is often preferred when choosing a remedy against pests of cultivated plants.

Composition and form of release of the drug "Confidelin"

The main active ingredient of the contact insecticide is imidaclopiride. This substance belongs to the chemical class neonicotinoids.One liter of the drug contains 200 grams of the active substance. The component has a detrimental effect on insect pests such as the Colorado potato beetle, aphids, thrips and whiteflies.

"Confidelin" is produced in the form of an aqueous suspension concentrate, packaged in ampoules with a volume of 1 ml, and plastic bottles with a volume of 10 ml.

Advantages and disadvantages

Like any protective chemical, Confidelin has its pros and cons.

Pros and consa long period of protective action - about 2 weeks;resistance to precipitation;insignificant danger to humans and animals (subject to the recommended dosage);immunity to sunlight and high air temperature (the active component does not decompose);subject to the rules of use, the absence of phytotoxicity and harm to cultivated plants;maintaining its working qualities in conditions of high humidity, therefore it copes with pests in greenhouses;effectiveness against several types of pests;lack of addiction of insects to the active substance;speed of action - the first signs of the effect of the drug are noticeable after a few hours.

The only drawback of the insecticidal chemical is that it is very dangerous for bees, so treatments are carried out at a distance of 4-5 km from apiaries.

Purpose and mechanism of action of the remedy

The preparation of contact action is designed to protect plantings of potatoes, tomatoes and other cultivated plants from harmful insects and their larvae that eat leaves. Use "Confidelin" to kill the Colorado potato beetle, whiteflies, thrips and aphids.

The active substance of the insecticide penetrates the digestive system of the pest along with the green mass that it eats. The influence of the chemical causes perforation of the walls of the stomach and intestines. As a result, insects stop nibbling on foliage, become lethargic, weakened, and eventually die. In addition, the active component has a negative effect on the nervous system of insects, leading to paralysis. Within 1 to 3 days the pests are completely killed.

How to properly use insecticide

To achieve the goal and kill harmful insects that destroy plantings of cultivated plants, it is necessary to correctly calculate the dosage of the insecticide and carry out the treatment according to the instructions for use.

For spraying different crops, you need your own consumption rate of the drug:

1. For the treatment of beds with potatoes, use one 1-milliliter ampoule per 5 liters of clean water. To spray a hectare of plantings, you will need 25 liters of this solution.
2. When processing greenhouse tomatoes and cucumbers, 5 ml of contact insecticide is used, dissolving it in 10 liters of liquid. This amount of working solution is enough to spray plantings on an area of 100 square meters.

Processing of cultivated plants from insect pests is carried out at any stage of the growing season, when necessary. Although the active component of the insecticide is not afraid of exposure, spraying is best done in clear and dry weather, in the morning or evening. It is important that the wind speed on the day of work does not exceed 2 m / s, otherwise the working solution will fall into other beds or into water bodies. The air temperature recommended by the instruction is not higher than 15 degrees Celsius.

The working liquid is filled into the sprayer and the plants are treated, making sure that the liquid gets on the entire green mass. The remaining working solution must not be poured into water bodies or onto the ground.

Safety

When working with any chemical, you must follow basic safety rules:

1. Put on protective overalls or a work coat, tie a scarf around the head.
2. To prevent insecticide vapor from entering the respiratory tract, use a mask or respirator.
3. At the end of the work, they wash themselves with soap and take a shower to remove droplets of the solution that accidentally got in.
4. All clothes are washed and hung outside to air.
5. Do not eat, drink or smoke while spraying.
6. If the working solution gets into the mouth, drink activated charcoal and go to a nearby medical facility. If skin irritation occurs, wash it with plenty of water and take an antihistamine.

If you follow simple recommendations, the processing of plants will take place without harm to human he alth.

Compatible with other pesticides

According to the instructions for use, the sharing of "Confidelin" with other insecticidal preparations is prohibited. However, the use of the chemical in tank mixes with fungicides is permitted.

Storage rules

Under proper storage conditions, the contact insecticide has a shelf life of 3 years. Keep the chemical in a utility room where small children and pets do not have access. It must be dry and dark. The recommended temperature is no higher than 30 degrees Celsius.

Analogues of the drug

If Confidelin is not on sale, it is replaced by another drug with a similar effect on pests. It is recommended to replace the insecticide with analogues such as "Commander", "Tanrek" or "Prestige".

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