To eliminate the Colorado potato beetle, different means are used. They allow you to protect the crop from pests. "Regent" from the Colorado potato beetle is a powerful insecticidal drug that instantly destroys pests and provides an opportunity to almost completely defeat them. The rules for using the tool and effectiveness are described in the article.
Description
The product is a modern insecticide of general action. It is created on the basis of fipronil, which allows you to fight various insects. The component is used as an insecticide very widely. As the reviews show, in addition to the Colorado potato beetle, it also eliminates domestic cockroaches.
There are several forms of release funds. These are water-soluble granules, ampoules with a viscous suspension. The second option is the most popular among gardeners. According to their reviews, after one procedure, the results are noticeable.
Features
"Regent" fromThe Colorado potato beetle allows you to get rid of pest infestations, as well as protect against damage that may follow regarding the crop. But if there are a lot of insects, then re-treatment is necessary.
The features of the tool include:
- The drug is smoothly and evenly distributed over the potato seedling, therefore, with contact or eating greens, adult beetles and larvae die within a day.
- "Regent" causes motor and respiratory paralysis, which causes ultimate death. This leads to the death of the population throughout the vegetable field.
- Product retains its negative effect on beetles for 20-30 days after treatment.
- Because the insecticide penetrates the plants, it will be possible to secure even those parts of the bushes that have not been treated. When a pest tries such a leaf, it dies.
- The tool works effectively in the heat and in the rain, while it preserves the crop.
"Regent" allows you to eliminate the remains of the beetle, as well as collect intact tubers. It is enough to perform the first procedure so that the results are noticeable. If there are a lot of pests, then a secondary procedure is required, which will have an even better effect. Feedback from gardeners confirms the effectiveness of re-treatment.
Operation principle
There are 2 mechanisms of drug action on the Colorado potato beetle. At the first time, the agent comes into contact with the insect by getting on the body of the pest. In the second, the substance penetrates the pest aftereating the processed plant. Given the feedback from gardeners, this action allows you to quickly get rid of the beetles.
But in any case, the “Regent” from the Colorado potato beetle quickly spreads through all systems of the pest. The main component of the insecticide is fipronil, which in the metabolism of the insect is a blocker of the gamma-aminobutyric acid receptor. The work of the nervous system is disturbed in the beetle, because of which it dies from paralysis.
Application
Before use, you must read the instructions for use of the "Regent" from the Colorado potato beetle. Garden owners are advised to follow the manufacturer's instructions, no matter what tool is used. The drug is used in the form of an aqueous solution. It should be prepared no earlier than a few hours before processing plants.
First, you need to calculate the area for which you want to create a solution. In a technical container, a remedy should be prepared: 1 ampoule per 2 hundred square meters. If the insects are more than normal, 1 ampoule per 1 weave will be required. Water must be added at the rate of 1 ampoule per 10 liters. Plants are processed with a manual or industrial spray gun. This reduces the consumption of funds and increases the cultivated area.
- Regent's instructions from the Colorado potato beetle say that potatoes should be processed at a temperature of 15-25 degrees when the weather is clear.
- It is advisable to carry out procedures in the early morning or before sunset.
- It is not necessary to use insecticide in windy weather, as this reducesefficiency. In this case, as evidenced by the reviews of gardeners, it will be possible to achieve excellent processing results.
Safety
Although the remedy for the Colorado potato beetle "Regent" is low-toxic, it should not be classified as absolutely safe. According to gardeners, if used correctly, there will be no negative impact on he alth. Therefore, it is necessary to observe some safety measures in order to exclude harm to humans:
- Before the procedure, mucous membranes and skin must be protected from the solution. For this, tight clothing and shoes are worn, and a respirator is required for the respiratory tract.
- Do not smoke, drink or eat during the procedure.
- In case of contact with the skin or eyes, immediately rinse the affected area with water.
- After using poison from the Colorado potato beetle "Regent", you must take a shower with soap and wash your clothes.
Only through compliance with these rules and regulations of use will it be possible to carry out the processing safely for humans. In addition, this will allow you to get a rich harvest.
Toxicity
Although the "Regent 800" from the Colorado potato beetle is very popular, yet many gardeners have doubts about it. Many believe that since the poison copes with parasites, it can be harmful to humans. This is not entirely true. "Regent" has minimal toxicity, but it still copes with the destruction of beetles.
For a person, the remedy will be harmless if time is maintainedexpectations indicated on the package. If you follow the safety rules, the procedure will be safe for he alth.
Storage rules
"Regent" from the Colorado potato beetle does not need special storage conditions. A temperature of -30 to +30 degrees is required, at which the effectiveness of the drug is maintained until the last month of the period of use. The manufacturer advises to leave the product as far away from children, food and water as possible. The finished solution should not be stored for more than a few hours, as it loses its effectiveness. According to the reviews, it is advisable to immediately use the product when getting rid of other insects.
Cost
Buying "Regent" is easy. It is available in almost every hardware store. It can be ordered online. The price of the product is affordable, it allows you to cheaply get rid of pests. The average cost is 15-50 rubles. It is important to buy the original product, and not a fake that will not have the desired effect.
Get rid of cockroaches
"Regent" is also suitable for indoor use, to eliminate cockroaches. Protective clothing, a cotton-gauze bandage or a respirator should be put on before processing the housing. Gloves on hands. The solution must be poured into a spray bottle, which is used in spraying plants.
Products should be stored in the refrigerator or sealed containers. The room should not be children, the elderly, animals. Do not break safety rulesso that such unpleasant consequences as nausea, weakness, dizziness do not appear. If they do occur, you should consult a doctor.
In the instructions there is a description of the method of preparing a solution to get rid of beetles. This dose is not suitable for the elimination of cockroaches, as insects have different resistance to poisons. For these parasites, it is necessary to prepare a solution: 5 ml of the drug per 250 ml of water. If the product is purchased in ampoules, then 1 piece is required.
For prevention or with a small number of cockroaches, 1 liter of water is required per 1 ampoule. Be sure to treat areas where pests can appear - on baseboards and thresholds, near walls, behind cabinets, near ventilation and pipes, trash cans, under window sills. After the procedure, you must leave the room. After a few hours, it should be ventilated, and then cleaned using a soap and soda solution. Such rules, according to people's opinions, will prevent the negative impact of the drug on people's he alth.
Benefits
"Regent" from the Colorado potato beetle is an inexpensive and effective tool that provides an opportunity to get rid of pests. The advantage of the drug is considered to be high safety for humans and animals, as well as low price. The reviews say that the main thing is to follow the instructions.
The product does not have a sharp specific smell, which is inherent in many other pesticides. The drug does not leave marks on clothes and skin. And thanks to the low costhe is one of the most sought-after gardeners. This is confirmed by numerous reviews.
The drug remains effective for several weeks even at high temperatures. Modern chemical components of plant protection provide an opportunity to get a rich harvest, as well as reduce the number of pests. But it is important to follow the instructions for using the "Regent" from the Colorado potato beetle, as well as follow the safety rules.
