Recently, when growing garden crops, much attention has been paid to the safety of agricultural products. Organic products are very popular all over the world. Under these conditions, the use of pesticides and other drugs that accumulate in vegetables and fruits is limited. Biological agents are replacing chemical agents, one of which is Bitoxibacillin. In this article, you will learn more about Bitoxibacillin, reviews about it, how it is used.
Composition of the drug
"Bitoxibacillin" is an insecticide based on the activity of certain types of bacteria. Its production is regulated by GOST R 57202-2016. It includes a strain of Bacillus thuringiensis var. thuringiensis. It is the main active ingredient. Also, the active components are its constituent toxins: delta-endotoxin, beta-exotoxin. Auxiliary components are fillers,needed to keep the drug active.
Action
This remedy starts its action when a pest enters the body. The effect of the drug affects mainly the digestive system, resulting in a sharp reduction in the nutrition of the insect due to certain biological mechanisms. The action also extends to the pest breeding system. Fertility decreases, the viability of larvae becomes significantly lower. Reduction in the number of insects usually occurs from the first to the tenth day after treatment. The mass death of insects is usually observed between the third and seventh day after its introduction to the site.
Caterpillars die most quickly, the agent acts somewhat more slowly on beetles. This is due to the amount of food absorbed by the insect. The larger this volume, the more the toxins contained in the preparation act on insects.
The tool also has another useful property. It has a specific odor that repels insects. This property helps to reduce the number of pest larvae.
Safety
The drug belongs to the third class of danger. The active ingredients of the drug do not have a toxic effect on mammals and humans. The product is safe for bees. But it is not recommended to use it when breeding silkworms, as it is for themtoxic.
Although this drug is considered safe for humans, when working with it, one should adhere to the generally accepted rules for handling insecticides: wear gloves, and if the solution gets on the skin, rinse it with water. If accidentally swallowed, gastric lavage should be performed and medical attention should be sought.
Do not drink, eat or smoke while using the product.
Processing should be done while using a respirator. It is desirable to have special clothing (overalls). In case of hypersensitivity to the components of the drug, clothing should be selected in such a way that it completely covers the human skin.
What kinds of pests does it get rid of?
This is a broad spectrum insecticide. "Bitoxibacillin" from the Colorado potato beetle is quite effective. It can be used against this pest on potatoes, tomatoes, eggplants and other crops.
The drug can be used against spider mites, various caterpillars that infect fruit crops.
Good action can also be achieved by using Bitoxibacillin against aphids.
The drug showed high efficiency in the treatment of cabbage from pests. It can be used against cabbage whites, moths and other types of pests. Spraying is carried out at the time of the presence of caterpillars of the first or second age on the plants.
For what types of plants it is applieddrug?
"Bitoxibacillin" can be used for plants of the nightshade family (tomatoes, peppers, potatoes, eggplants), for cabbage, root crops (carrots, beets), fruit crops (apple trees, pear trees and others), berry crops (currants, gooseberries), cucumbers. Can be used for flowers and medicinal plants.
How to prepare the mortar
"Bitoxibacillin" is a brownish-grayish powder. It may also be a brown liquid.
Let's give the norms on how to breed "Bitoxibacillin" in the form of a powder. Before use, the product should be diluted with water. Moreover, water should be used at a temperature not higher than 20 degrees, so as not to spoil the drug. The fact is that at a higher temperature in the solution, sporulation begins, thus, the drug loses its activity. First you need to prepare the agent by dissolving in a small amount of water (this rule only applies to the agent in powder form). Then the resulting mass is diluted with water to the required volume. This solution must be used on the day of preparation.
The breeding ratio depends on many factors:
- from plant species;
- from the area of the processed surface;
- from the type of pests;
- on the extent to which plants are affected by pests;
- from the means used (equipment).
Generally accepted standards for breeding are as follows:
- For processing eggplants, tomatoes, peppers andpotatoes from the Colorado potato beetle use a proportion of 40-100 grams per 10 liters of water. Spraying is done after 6-8 days during the appearance of beetle larvae.
- For the processing of cabbage, it is recommended to use a dilution of 40-50 grams / 10 liters of water. Reprocessing is done every seven days.
- For apple, plum, apricot and other fruit crops, a dilution of 40-80 grams per 10 liters of water is used.
- Currants and gooseberries are treated with a solution diluted with 80-100 grams of the drug per 10 liters of water.
- Cucumbers against spider mites are treated with a solution of 80-100 grams per 10 liters of water.
- Ornamental crops and medicinal plants should be sprayed with a solution of 50-70 grams/10 liters of water.
Now on sale is equally common as a preparation in the form of a powder, and in the form of a suspension. Completely different norms compared to powder are provided for liquid Bitoxibacillin. Instructions for use provide for the dilution of the purchased solution (suspension) with water immediately before use. The usual norm is 35 milliliters per 5 liters of water. In order to get rid of insects that are in the soil, you will need twice as much of the drug (70 milliliters per 5 liters of water).
The resulting solution should be used immediately. It is not subject to storage. After use, the remaining solution must be disposed of.
"Bitoxibacillin": instructions for use
"Bitoxibacillin" can be used in conjunction with other types of drugs, including those of chemical origin.
The product is applied in the form of spraying plants. To do this, the surface of the leaves of plants is carefully treated with a working solution of the drug. Processing is done in 6-8 days. This interval depends on the amount of insect infestation and weather conditions. Spraying is done in the morning or in the evening, it is not recommended to carry it out in rainy weather.
It should also be treated when the insects are in the state of larvae, for adults the drug is practically harmless. Therefore, it is very important not to miss the optimal time for spraying.
"Bitoxibacillin" should be used at a temperature not lower than fifteen degrees Celsius, the optimum temperature is from plus 18 to plus 30 degrees.
For greater efficiency, it is recommended to add 2 tablespoons of powdered milk to the working solution (for 10 liters of finished liquid). This ensures better preservation of the drug on the leaves of plants.
"Bitoxibacillin": reviews
How do consumers rate it? On the Internet, you can find numerous reviews on Bitoxibacillin. Most of them are positive. Consumers note the greater safety of the drug compared to chemical insecticides. The interest in its application is caused precisely by this factor.
Many customers use this remedy in conjunction with other drugs. From the reviews, we can conclude that such use is good.remedy for various kinds of pests. But, despite this, the drug has its drawbacks. Based on the reviews, the main pros and cons of this tool were formulated.
Benefits
Among the main benefits are:
- efficacy against many kinds of pests;
- possibility of application on various types of crops;
- relative safety;
- compatibility with chemicals, which makes it possible to combine them;
- can be processed at any time;
- short waiting time after processing;
- does not affect birds, mammals.
Main flaws
You can also highlight the disadvantages of "Bitoxibacillin". Reviews found on the Internet note:
- has a contact effect (effective only in case of leaf-eating insects);
- only active against certain types of insects;
- fast decomposition period, re-treatment required;
- bad smell;
- limited effectiveness (almost completely kills insect larvae, practically does not affect adults).
Expiration date
The shelf life of "Bitoxibacillin" is 1.5 years at temperatures from -30 to + 30 degrees Celsius. The packaging must not be damaged during storage.
Conclusions
"Bitoxibacillin" is an excellent remedy for getting rid ofpests, in addition, it has a biological effect, and its use does not affect the quality of vegetables and fruits. Given the good reviews on the drug, it is safe to say that its use is quite reasonable, but the disadvantages of the remedy should also be taken into account.
