Recently, much attention has been paid to the safety of agricultural products when growing garden crops. Organic products are very popular all over the world. Under these conditions, the use of pesticides and other drugs that accumulate in fruits and vegetables is limited. Chemicals are being replaced by biological ones, one of which is Bitoxibacillin. In this article, you will learn more about Bitoxibacillin, reviews about it, and how it is used.
The 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. Its composition includes a strain of Bacillus thuringiensis var. Thuringiensis. It is the main active ingredient. Also active components are its toxins: delta-endotoxin, beta-exotoxin. Auxiliary components are fillers necessary to maintain the activity of the drug.
Act
This agent begins to act when a pest enters the body. The effect of the drug mainly affects the digestive system, resulting in a sharp reduction in insect nutrition due to certain biological mechanisms. The action also extends to the pest reproduction system. The fertility decreases, the viability of the larvae becomes significantly lower. Reducing the number of insects usually occurs from the first to the tenth day after treatment. Mass death of insects is usually observed in the interval between the third and seventh day after its introduction to the site.
Caterpillars die most quickly, and the effect on beetles is somewhat slower. This is due to the volume of food absorbed by the insect. The larger this volume, the more toxins contained in the preparation act on insects.
The tool also has another useful property. It is characterized by a specific smell, which has a deterrent effect for insects. This property allows to reduce the number of pest larvae.
Security
The drug belongs to the third hazard class. The active substances of the drug do not have toxic effects on mammals and humans. The tool is safe for bees. But it is not recommended for use in breeding silkworms, as it is toxic to them.
Although this drug is considered safe for humans, you should adhere to generally accepted rules for handling insecticides when working with it: work with gloves on and, if a solution gets on your skin, wash it with water. If accidentally swallowed, rinse the stomach and consult a doctor.
When working with the product, do not drink, do not eat, do not smoke.
Processing should be carried out using a respirator. It is desirable to have special clothes (overalls). In case of hypersensitivity to the components of the drug, clothing should be selected so that it completely covers the skin of a person.
What types of pests does it relieve?
It is an agent against a wide range of insect pests. "Bitoxibacillin" from the Colorado potato beetle is quite effective. It can be used from this pest on potatoes, tomatoes, eggplant and other crops.
The drug can be used from spider mites, various kinds of caterpillars that affect fruit crops.
Good action can also be achieved by using Bitoxibacillin from aphids.
The drug showed high efficiency when processing cabbage from pests. It can be used from cabbage whitewash, moths and other types of pests. Spraying is performed at the moment of the presence of caterpillars of the first or second age on the plants.
For what types of plants is the drug used?
"Bitoxibacillin" can be used for plants of the nightshade family (tomatoes, peppers, potatoes, eggplant), for cabbage, root crops (carrots, beets), fruit crops (apple trees, pear trees and others), berry crops (currants, gooseberries), cucumbers. Possible use for flowers and medicinal plants.
How to prepare a solution
"Bitoxibacillin" is a brownish-gray powder. It may also be a brown colored liquid.
Here are the norms for 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 of no higher than 20 degrees, so as not to spoil the drug. The fact is that at a higher temperature in the solution spore formation begins, thus, the drug loses its activity. First you need to prepare the product by dissolving in a small amount of water (this rule applies only to the product in powder form). Then the resulting mass is diluted with water to the required volume. This solution should be used on the day of preparation.
The proportion for breeding depends on many factors:
- from the type of plants;
- from the area of the processed surface;
- from the type of pests;
- on how much the plants are affected by pests;
- from the applied means (equipment).
Common standards for breeding are as follows:
- For processing Bitoxibacillin eggplant, tomato, pepper and potato from the Colorado potato beetle, a proportion of 40-100 grams per 10 liters of water is used. Spraying is performed after 6-8 days during the appearance of beetle larvae.
- For the treatment of cabbage, a dilution of 40-50 grams / 10 liters of water is recommended. Reprocessing is done every seven days.
- For apple trees, plums, apricots 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 with a dilution of 80-100 grams of the drug per 10 liters of water.
- Cucumbers against spider mites are treated with a solution of a concentration of 80-100 grams per 10 liters of water.
- Ornamental crops and medicinal plants should be sprayed with a solution with a substance concentration of 50-70 grams / 10 liters of water.
Now on sale equally often found as a drug in the form of a powder, and in the form of a suspension. Absolutely different standards in comparison with the powder are provided for the 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 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 chemical origin.
The tool is used in the form of spraying plants. For this, the surface of the leaves of plants is carefully treated with a working solution of the drug. Processing is done after 6-8 days. This interval depends on the amount of insect damage 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 a 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 of at least 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 milk powder to the working solution (per 10 liters of the 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 of Bitoxibacillin. Most of them are positive. Consumers note a greater safety of the drug compared to chemical insecticides. The interest in its use is caused precisely by this factor.
Many buyers use this tool in conjunction with other drugs. From the reviews, we can conclude that such use is a good tool against various kinds of pests. But, despite this, the drug has its drawbacks. Based on the reviews, the main advantages and disadvantages of this tool were formulated.
Benefits
Among the main advantages are:
- effectiveness against many types of pests;
- the possibility of applying to various types of crops;
- relative safety;
- compatibility with chemicals, which makes it possible to combine them;
- the possibility of processing at any time;
- short waiting time after processing;
- does not affect birds, mammals.
Main disadvantages
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);
- possesses activity only against certain types of insects;
- fast decomposition period; re-processing required;
- unpleasant odor;
- limited effectiveness (almost completely kills insect larvae, practically does not affect adults).
Shelf life
The shelf life of "Bitoxibacillin" is 1.5 years at a temperature of -30 to + 30 degrees Celsius. Packaging should not be damaged during storage.
conclusions
"Bitoxibacillin" is an excellent tool for getting rid of pests, 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 drug should also be taken into account.