The drug "Taboo" for the processing of potatoes: reviews, composition, instructions for use. Processing of potatoes before planting from the Colorado potato beetle

The Colorado beetle, which appeared on the territory of the USSR in the post-war years, firmly established itself on agricultural lands, having adapted to our climatic conditions. Being a leaf beetle, he, together with a wireworm (larva of a beetle-click) destroys whole plantings of young shoots of potatoes. Mechanical collection of these pests is labor-intensive and inefficient. An invaluable help in their destruction is provided by the domestic preparation "Tabu" for processing potatoes. Feedback on the result of his actions are the most positive.

Chemical destruction of pests

To save the potato harvest, for a long time only the spraying of shoots with chemical preparations was used, which, when working on insects, destroyed them. On small plots of land, summer residents could afford the use of low-toxic folk remedies. The process remained laborious, requiring multiple spraying during the growing season.

The advent of the preparation-etchants on sale considerably simplified the performance of this work. The tubers processed before planting become a source of poison for gluttonous insects, reducing the amount of spraying necessary for the plant.

For a while only imported substances of this action were presented on the market. Appeared recently, the domestic drug from the Colorado beetle "Taboo" with the same effectiveness of action is much cheaper.

Description of the preparation

Issued by the Russian company "August", which occupies a leading position in the country for the production of pesticides, the "Taboo" etching agent is effective in destroying the Colorado beetle and wireworm.

Created on the basis of the active substance imidacloprid (chemical class of neonicotinoids), it provides complete protection of plants until the appearance of several young leaves, that is, during the period of the greatest vulnerability of potatoes.

The concentration of the main active ingredient of the product - 500 g / l - classifies it as the third hazard class. Diluted to a working solution, it is non-toxic to mammals, bees and birds, which does not negate the safety rules when working with the drug "Taboo". The composition of the solution for the treatment of tubers can be supplemented with fungicidal substances in order to prevent plant diseases.

Mechanism of action

Processing of potatoes before planting from the Colorado beetle forms a kind of chemical protection of its surface. Getting into the shoots and young shoots, the active substance rises with them to the surface, leaving the tubers free from their effects. Imidacloprid begins its work by contact with an insect or by ingestion into its digestive organs, disastrously affecting the nervous system.

The duration of the plant protection period is up to forty-five days in all weather conditions. The presence of the drug in the leaves of potatoes, and not on their surface, guarantees the work of the substance during the rainy season.

After contact or entry into the body of an insect of the active substance, the pest quickly loses the ability to move and the ability to feed due to the chemical effect on the organs of the nervous system, which is provided by the "Taboo" preparation for processing potatoes. Consumer testimonials assure that the death of Colorado beetles occurs within 24 hours.

Forms of release

Preparative form of the substance - water-suspension concentrate, in the form of which the drug "Taboo" is produced. The use of its working solutions of significantly lower concentration provides a guaranteed in terms of effectiveness and timing of plant protection.

Packaging of the product offered by August:

• - 5 литров; Canister - 5 liters;
• - 10 миллилитров. The bottle is 10 milliliters.

Dressing tubers before planting

The drug "Taboo" for the processing of potatoes (the instruction manual is attached to the package) is used for pickling tubers by spraying.

Classical manual or pump sprayers are used, depending on the scale of the work.

Preparation of the working solution does not cause difficulties. Dissolving well in water, the concentrate forms a stable suspension that does not precipitate. The time of use of the working solution is 24 hours.

Drug consumption rate: 10 ml of concentrate / 1,25 l of water.

The rate of application of the working solution: 1.25 l / 125 kg of potatoes.

Seed potatoes for convenience of work are laid out in one row on a polyethylene film. When spraying tubers, their surface turns pink, which allows careful processing of all the seed material, turning the potatoes. It is ready for planting after drying.

Furrow or hole processing during planting

The method of soil dressing before planting is an innovative solution that allows the implementation of the "Taboo" preparation for the processing of potatoes. Feedback on this method is only positive, as it significantly reduces the consumption of the drug without reducing its effectiveness.

In this case, other application rates are used to prepare the working solution.

Drug consumption rate: 4 ml of concentrate / 10 l of water.

² площади участка. The rate of application of the working solution: 10 l / 100 m ^{2 of} the area.

Remedies

Processing of potatoes before planting from the Colorado beetle and wireworm with a working solution of the concentration specified in the instruction is non-toxic. But, when dealing with the starting product, when preparing the working fluid and spraying it is necessary to observe the safety rules:

1. Do not work with the drug without a protective suit, glasses, respirator.
2. Spraying of the working solution is carried out in the open air or in non-residential premises, in the absence of children and animals.
3. Spraying must be done away from the cooking area (barbecue, summer kitchen), playgrounds, natural and artificial ponds.
4. Keep the drug away from food, medicine, animal feed, in a dry place, hiding from children.

Help with poisoning

In this case, the person must be taken out of the spraying zone of the drug, carefully remove the protective equipment and working clothes from it, without bringing it to the living quarters.

• If the product gets inside, rinse your mouth and rinse your stomach. To do this, taking activated charcoal and drinking water, artificially induce vomiting, relieving the stomach. Repeat reception of activated charcoal with a moderate amount of water and drink a salt laxative to cleanse the intestines.
• If the product gets on the skin, wash the contaminated area with clean running water. If you can not accurately remove the dirt with a cotton swab. Then use a soapy solution.
• If the product gets into the eyes, it is necessary to rinse with running water (at least from the kettle).

If you feel unwell, you should contact the clinic. There are no special antidotes and treatment methods. The appointment of a doctor is symptomatic.

The drug "Taboo" for processing potatoes. Reviews

August, being the largest domestic producer of chemical preparations for the protection of cultivated plants, has a modern production base consisting of two enterprises and a division engaged in scientific research. Drugs that work effectively in all climatic zones are in demand in the domestic and international markets.

Own scientific development, production of drugs, control and analysis of the safety and effectiveness of their work for more than 25 years inspire confidence in consumers.

The drug "Tabu", produced in different packages, is used both in large agrarian farms, in working contact with the company, and on individual land plots.

Villagers and summer residents, growing their own potatoes, ask a lot of different questions to the manufacturer and get exhaustive answers and specific advice on them.

On forums on the Internet on the eve of the beginning of landing work there is an active discussion of the merits and demerits that the "Taboo" drug possesses. The price is attractive. According to the manufacturer, the drug in stores costs from 106 rubles. ² площади огорода. This is enough to handle 125 kg of potatoes or 100 m ^{2 of} the garden area.

The prevalence of positive, emotional responses is obvious. People are happy to get rid of the unpleasant work of collecting and destroying Colorado beetles. However, after a month and a half, when the protective functions of the drug are over, it is necessary to carry out several sprayings before harvesting, but this is incomparably less than the habitual struggle with pests. A wireworm disappears for the entire period of ripening of the crop.