Fungicide Calypso: composition and instructions for use, dosage and analogues

Fungicide and insecticide "Calypso" is used to protect the garden from insects. This tool helps in just two treatments to significantly reduce the number of pests. Spraying of plants is recommended when insect activity is detected. This product works on pests by direct contact and through food, however, it is quickly washed off by rain.

Composition and principle of operation

"Calypso" - a chemical preparation that can be used to combat insects and fungal diseases. This tool instantly destroys pests of garden crops (Colorado potato beetle, Maybug larvae), protects tomatoes and potatoes from late blight, and is also used as a growth stimulant.

The active substance of the drug is thiacloprid. This component helps to destroy pests of garden and horticultural crops. Thiacloprid acts on the central nervous system of insects (blocks the transmission of nerve impulses). The active substance leads to paralysis, convulsions and death of pests. It is an intestinal and contact insecticide that kills sucking and chewing pests.

The effect of the drug is noticeable already after 60-180 minutes after spraying. The period of protective action is 2-4 weeks (depending on weather conditions). The drug destroys insects directly upon contact with them, as well as when pests eat poisoned parts of the plant. The active substance of the insecticide can penetrate into the tissues of vegetable crops.

"Calypso" has a liquid form (suspension concentrate). Packaged in ampoules (2 ml each) or plastic bottles (1 liter each). Before use, the drug is diluted with water. To process one hectare, you need 0.5 liters of Calypso. The insecticide was developed by the German company Bayer.

Destination

"Calypso" is used to combat insects that harm fruit trees and garden crops. The insecticide destroys pests of cherries, apple trees (scutellum, leafworm, apple codling moth and flower beetle). The drug is used to combat rapeseed beetle, grape (bunch) leafworm, aphids, Colorado potato beetle, spider mites, whitefly. Can be used to protect indoor plants from thrips, aphids, mosquitoes.

Using an insecticide prevents insect-borne fungal diseases from infecting plants.

Advantages and disadvantages

Calypso Advantages:

• can be used against garden pests;
• reduces the number of harmful insects;
• not dangerous for bees;
• has a selective toxic effect (not dangerous for animals);
• protection period is 2-4 weeks.

Insecticide Disadvantages:

• cannot be used during the active summer of bees;
• with frequent use, resistance may occur;
• may cause poisoning to small animals.

Compatibility with other products

"Calypso" can be combined with other preparations to protect horticultural and horticultural crops. The insecticide is used in conjunction with fungicides, fertilizers, growth stimulants. The exceptions are copper-containing and alkaline preparations.

Instructions for use

Table of consumption for different crops:

Consumption rate Apple, cherry2 ml per 10 liters of waterFrom spring to autumn when pests appear2 times (15-30 days)Houseplants0.5 ml per 1 liter of waterWhen pests appear1-2 times (40 days)Cabbage, onion , garlic1-2 ml per 10 liters of waterDuring the growing season when pests appear2 times ( 30 days)Potatoes, tomatoes2 ml per 10 liters of water

Crop		Usage conditions	Number of treatments (interval)
	During the growing season when pests appear	2 times (30 days)

Precautions

"Calypso" belongs to the 2nd class of danger. It is recommended to work with the solution in a protective suit, mask, goggles, rubber gloves. Spraying of plants is preferably carried out using a special sprayer. The working solution is prepared before use. Processing of plants is carried out in the evening, in calm and clear weather.

The drug is not allowed to be used during the active summer of bees or on pastures where animals graze. Insecticide-treated leaves should not be given to goats, rabbits or cows.

First aid for poisoning

"Calypso" - an insecticidal agent for the destruction of insects. The drug is recommended to be used strictly for its intended purpose. The insecticide must not be eaten, given to animals or birds. If the drug enters the human body, it is necessary to drink several glasses of water with soda, induce vomiting and take activated charcoal tablets.In case of poisoning of animals, urgent measures must be taken. Drinking plenty of fluids and a few activated charcoal tablets is recommended.

Terms and conditions of storage

"Calypso" - a chemical preparation that must be stored separately from food. It is advisable to keep this product, along with other insecticides and fungicides, in a room not intended for eating. Insecticide in undissolved form can be stored for 2 years from the date of manufacture. The optimum storage temperature is 10-20 degrees Celsius.

Analogues

There are other drugs with a similar composition on sale. For example, "Aspid". This is a thiacloprid-based remedy that is used to kill household insects (ants, cockroaches, bedbugs, ticks). The insecticide also fights garden pests.

To protect potatoes from the Colorado potato beetle, a similar Biscay preparation is used. This tool fights aphids, flower beetles, fleas, cereal flies. Analogues of "Calypso" are also "Pondus" and "Teia".

Reviews

Evgeny Semenovich: “I use Calypso to protect apple trees from caterpillars and codling moth. I spray the trees with a solution twice a season. The first time - before flowering, the second - after the appearance of green apples. The insecticide is great at saving fruit from pests.”

Anna, 38 years old, summer resident: “I use Calypso at the beginning and middle of summer. I spray the entire garden with the solution. It saves well from various insects.”

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