Controlling soil pests, which can deprive farmers and private plots of the lion's share of their harvest, is an important step in growing various crops. Effective and safe when used according to instructions, Zemlin provides long-term protection against common soil-dwelling pests without harming human health or the environment.
What is included in the composition and how does the drug work?
The active ingredient of the insecticide "Zemlin" is an organophosphorus compound - diazinon, the content of which is 50 grams per 1 kilogram of the total mass of the mixture. Diazinon has a systemic and contact effect, destroying agricultural pests living in the soil and surface layers of the soil.
The substance is a neurotoxin that enters insects primarily through the digestive tract and, to a lesser extent, through the insect's body surface. Diazinon inhibits the enzyme cholinesterase, disrupting the conduction of nerve impulses.
The life cycles of insects are disrupted, the ability to reproduce is lost, and the pests die.
"Zemlin" is applied to the soil, to the surface, and less commonly, to the roots. From the soil, the active ingredient enters plant tissue, where it decomposes within three weeks. The breakdown products do not accumulate in the plants.
What is it intended for?
The product is used to treat potato, cabbage, onion, and ornamental plant crops. Zemlin effectively kills the following pests:
- wireworm;
- Colorado beetle;
- cabbage fly;
- onion fly;
- mole cricket;
- weevil;
- ground beetle;
- soil midges.
The insecticide is also active against slugs, tick larvae, ants, and earwigs.
Pros and cons
Thanks to its high efficiency and a number of undeniable advantages, many farmers choose Zemlin to combat soil pests.
Advantages of the drug:
- broad spectrum of insecticidal action;
- long-lasting protective effect (up to 60 days);
- convenience and ease of use;
- absence of cumulative effect;
- affordable price.
A possible downside is the potential for growth retardation after treatment of the seed and root system. Seasonal use does not diminish the product's effectiveness. "Zemlin" is suitable for treating seeds and soil before planting, as well as for preventative soil application in the fall after harvest.
Possible compatibility
This product should not be used in combination with other insecticides. It can be used in combination with herbicides and some fungicides after consulting their instructions.
Instructions for use
"Zemlin" is applied to the soil during planting or used for surface tillage, while simultaneously loosening the soil. To rid potatoes of wireworms, the granules are mixed with sand. The mixture is added in measured doses to each planting hole.
Norms and rules for the use of the insecticide "Zemlin":
| Culture | Types of pests | Consumption rate, grams/1 square meter | Method of application | Waiting period, days |
| Potato | Wireworm |
3 |
Into the planting hole. First, mix 30 grams of the preparation with 1 liter of sand and stir. Add 1 teaspoon of the resulting mixture to each planting hole. |
60 |
| Cabbage | Cabbage flies | Apply to the soil surface with parallel loosening. Spread the product around the plants and loosen the soil. | ||
| Onion | Onion fly |
Treatment is carried out once per season. After applying the product during planting, the soil can be re-treated during autumn tillage.
Security measures
The active ingredient of the product, diazinon, is classified as hazard class 3 for humans, indicating moderate toxicity. When handling the insecticide, standard safety precautions and hygiene rules must be observed:
- use of special clothing and personal protective equipment (gloves, respirator, safety glasses);
- carrying out work in windless weather;
- avoiding contact of the composition with the digestive and respiratory organs, and mucous membranes;
- careful handling of the drug, subsequent disposal of used containers.
When applied to the soil as directed, Zemlin granules pose little risk to pollinating insects. Use in fisheries' water protection zones is prohibited.
How to help with poisoning
The first signs of illness or direct contact with the drug serve as grounds for stopping work.
First aid measures include:
- leaving the area of exposure to the insecticide and removing equipment;
- removing traces of the drug with a cotton or cloth swab from the skin surface upon direct contact, followed by washing with a soap solution;
- rinse eyes with clean water if the product gets on the mucous membrane;
- rinsing the mouth, drinking plenty of fluids, taking enterosorbents (1 gram per 1 kilogram of body weight) followed by inducing vomiting if the product enters the oral cavity and is swallowed.
Moderate and severe poisoning require medical attention.
Storage rules and shelf life
"Zemlin" should be stored in a hermetically sealed package, placed in a dry, dark place at a temperature of -10°C to +35°C, away from children, animals, food and household items.
Best before date
2 years in unopened packaging.
Similar means
A number of insecticidal agents are produced based on diazinon in the form of granules, solutions, and emulsions.
Analogues of the drug "Zemlin" by active substance:
- Diazinon 600;
- "Diazol";
- "Medvetoks";
- Diazinon Express;
- Provotox;
- "Practitioner";
- Terradox.
Farmers' reviews
Users note the effectiveness of the Zemlin insecticide, its ease of use, and its broad spectrum of action on various types of soil pests.
Vladimir, St. Petersburg: "We bought Zemlin as a wireworm control product. It's easy to use: mix it with sand and add it to each hole when planting. The results are quite good. The pests haven't completely disappeared, but their numbers have significantly decreased, and we're pleased with the results. It's a convenient, safe, and effective product."
Oleg, Orel: "I was recommended to buy Zemlin at the store as a remedy for onion flies. It was effective, and the problem was dealt with. It's easy and convenient to use. I highly recommend it."
Tatyana, Brest: "I used Zemlin on my property to combat wireworms and onion flies. In reality, it has a much wider range of applications than the instructions indicate. It works well against ants! I sprinkled the granules on the soil surface and loosened the soil. The next day, I couldn't find a single ant. It's an effective product at an affordable price."
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