Various means are used to eliminate the Colorado potato beetle. They help protect the crop from pests. The "Regent" from the Colorado potato beetle is a powerful insecticidal drug that instantly kills 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 tool is a modern insecticide of general action. It is created on the basis of fipronil, which allows you to fight with different insects. The component is used as an insecticide very widely. According to reviews, in addition to the Colorado potato beetle, it 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
The "Regent" from the Colorado potato beetle allows you to get rid of invasions of pests, as well as protect yourself from damage that may result from the crop. But if there are a lot of insects, then re-processing is necessary.
The features of the tool include:
- The drug is smoothly and evenly distributed over the potato shoot, therefore, with the contact or eating of greens, adult beetles and larvae die during the day.
- "Regent" causes motor and respiratory paralysis, which causes ultimate death. This leads to the death of the population throughout the vegetable field.
- The tool retains its negative effect on beetles for 20-30 days after processing.
- Since the insecticide penetrates into the plants, it will be possible to protect even those parts of the bushes that have not been treated. When a pest tries such a leaf, it dies.
- The product is effective in heat and rain, while it retains the crop.
"Regent" eliminates the remains of the beetle, as well as collect intact tubers. It is enough to complete 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. Reviews gardeners confirm the effectiveness of re-processing.
Operating principle
There are 2 mechanisms of action of the drug on the Colorado potato beetle. In the first case, the agent contacts the insect by contact with the body of the pest. In the second case, the substance penetrates the pest after eating the treated plant. Given the feedback from gardeners, this action allows you to quickly get rid of beetles.
But in any case, the "Regent" from the Colorado potato beetle quickly spreads across all pest systems. The main component of the insecticide is fipronil, which in the insect metabolism is a gamma-aminobutyric acid receptor blocker. The bug disrupts the functioning of the nervous system, due to 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 take into account the manufacturer's instructions, whatever tool is used. The drug is used in the form of an aqueous solution. It must 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, you should prepare the product: 1 ampoule per 2 hundred parts. If the insects are more than normal, it will take 1 ampoule per 1 hundred parts. 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.
- In the instructions of the "Regent" from the Colorado potato beetle, it is said that the processing of potatoes should be performed at a temperature of 15-25 degrees, when the weather is clear.
- It is advisable to carry out the procedures in the early morning or before sunset.
- It is not necessary to use an insecticide in windy weather, since this reduces the effectiveness. In this case, as the reviews of gardeners show, it will be possible to achieve excellent processing results.
Security
Although the remedy for the Colorado potato beetle Regent is low-toxic, it should not be considered absolutely safe. According to gardeners, with proper use there will be no negative impact on health. Therefore, it is necessary to observe some safety measures in order to exclude harm to humans:
- Before the procedure, the mucous membranes and skin must be protected from the solution. For this, thick clothes and shoes are put on, and a respirator is required for the respiratory tract.
- During the procedure, you should not smoke, drink or eat.
- If the product comes into contact with the skin or eyes, rinse the affected area quickly with water.
- After using the poison from the Colorado potato beetle "Regent", it is necessary to take a shower with soap and wash clothes.
Only by observing these norms and rules of application will it be possible to carry out 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, it raises doubts among many gardeners. 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 still it copes with the destruction of beetles.
For a person, the product will be harmless if the waiting time indicated on the package is maintained. If you follow the safety rules, then the procedure will be safe for health.
Storage rules
The "Regent" of 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 use. The manufacturer advises leaving 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 reviews, it is advisable to immediately use the tool and when getting rid of other insects.
Cost
Buying Regent is easy. He is 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 an original product, and not a fake, which will not have the desired action.
Getting rid of cockroaches
"Regent" is also suitable for indoor use, to eliminate cockroaches. Before handling housing, wear protective clothing, a cotton-gauze dressing, or a respirator. Gloves on the hands. The solution must be poured into a spray bottle, which is used in spraying plants.
Food should be stored in a refrigerator or sealed container. The room should not be children, the elderly, animals. Safety rules should not be violated so that unpleasant consequences such as nausea, weakness, dizziness do not appear. If they did occur, you should consult a doctor.
The instructions contain a description of the method of preparing a solution to get rid of beetles. This dose is not suitable for eliminating 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 bought in ampoules, then 1 piece is required.
For prevention or with a small amount of cockroaches, 1 liter of water is required per 1 ampoule. Be sure to treat areas of the possible occurrence of pests - on skirting boards and thresholds, near walls, behind cabinets, near ventilation and pipes, bins, under window sills. After the procedure, you must leave the room. After a few hours, it should be aired and then cleaned using a soap-soda solution. Such rules, according to people, will prevent the negative impact of funds on people's health.
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 high safety for people and animals, as well as low price. The reviews said that the main thing is to comply with the instructions of the instruction.
The tool does not have a sharp specific smell, which is inherent in many other pest agents. The drug leaves no residue on clothing and skin. And due to its low cost, it is one of the most sought after by garden owners. This is confirmed by numerous reviews.
The drug remains effective for several weeks even at high temperature. 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 adhere to the instructions for the use of "Regent" from the Colorado potato beetle, as well as to comply with safety rules.