"Golden Spark" is an effective insecticide that helps control aphids, Colorado potato beetles, whiteflies, and other harmful insects. It can be used on vegetable crops and ornamental plants. The product is highly effective. However, to achieve the desired results, it is important to follow the instructions carefully.
Composition and dosage form
The active ingredient in "Iskra Zolotoy" is imidacloprid. This substance readily penetrates tissue, spreading throughout the green parts of the treated crop. The product also acts as a fertilizer.
The product is available in gardening stores and is affordable. It comes as a water-soluble concentrate. The product is sold in vials and ampoules. Packages with sticks for indoor plants and small garden beds are also available.
Purpose and mechanism of action
The product is absorbed by plant foliage and quickly reaches the above-ground parts of the plant. This prevents the insecticide from being washed away during watering or after rainfall, ensuring long-lasting protection against pests.
Within 1-1.5 hours after spraying, the beetles and larvae stop feeding, but continue to move and remain alive for some time. Complete death of the insects occurs within 2-3 days. However, the negative effects of the parasites are neutralized within the first few hours.
The main advantages of the product include the following:
- Highly effective against a wide range of dangerous pests. This composition can also be used to kill thrips, aphids, and other pests.
- Long-lasting protective effect. After spraying, the product is absorbed by the upper cell layers of the foliage and spreads throughout the above-ground parts of the crops. The product is not washed away by precipitation or watering, so it can remain in the plants for over 25 days. The product protects crops from pests flying from other plants. The product also protects shoots that grow after treatment.
- Control of pests resistant to other pesticides. No resistance has been observed in 12 years of imidacloprid use.
- Highly effective in hot weather. This is especially important when using the composition in southern regions.
- Safe for humans, warm-blooded animals, beneficial insects, birds, earthworms, fish.
Terms of Use
The preparation can be used to treat a wide variety of crops:
- Potatoes – this product effectively combats Colorado potato beetles. It is recommended to mix 2 milliliters of the solution with 10 liters of water. Spray the plants before the seasonal pests appear. Apply 5 liters of the resulting solution per 100 square meters.
- Tomatoes – in this case, it is recommended to mix 5 milliliters of the solution with 10 liters of water. This will protect the plants from aphids, thrips, and whiteflies. To control pests per 100 square meters, use at least 10 liters of the working solution.
- Cucumbers – this solution helps get rid of thrips, whiteflies, and aphids. Mix 5 milliliters of the solution with 10 liters of water. Spray the beds when the pests are active. Use 10-30 liters of the working solution per 100 square meters of beds.
- Flower crops – this product effectively controls aphids and thrips. To do this, make a working solution of 5 milliliters of the product and 10 liters of water. The area should be treated when the pest population increases. The recommended dosage is 10-30 liters of working solution per 100 square meters.
If necessary, repeat treatments of any plant should be carried out every 10-20 days. However, in most cases, this is not necessary. "Iskra Zolotaya" acts quickly on plants, destroying all local pests. The product should not be used during flowering or early stages of fruit development.
Spray the product in the morning or evening. Do this in dry, windless weather. Check the weather forecast in advance. The solution needs 4-8 hours to adhere to the leaves. When using the insecticide, it's important to ensure it doesn't come into contact with the soil, as this will negatively impact beneficial microflora.
Special insecticide-based sticks are available. In addition to imidacloprid, they contain beneficial nutrients such as phosphorus, nitrogen, and potassium. This product is used to protect indoor plants from scale insects, aphids, and weevils. In this case, the gardener should completely immerse the fertilizer in the soil and then water the plant moderately. Excessive watering prevents the plant from fully absorbing nutrients.
To achieve the desired results, it's important to choose the correct dosage. It's recommended to consider the pot diameter:
- 6-9 centimeters – 1 piece;
- 9-14 centimeters – 2 pieces;
- 15-20 centimeters – 3 pieces;
- 20-30 centimeters – 4 pieces;
- 30-40 centimeters – 5 pieces;
- more than 40 centimeters – 6 pieces.
The instructions state that complete death of insects occurs 7-10 days after placing the product in the soil. These products should be placed at regular intervals. It's best to do this around the perimeter of the growing point. Since the insecticide dissolves slowly in water, it remains effective for 6-8 weeks.
Precautions and first aid in case of poisoning
When using "Golden Spark", it is necessary to observe safety precautions:
- Do not use food grade utensils to prepare the working liquid.
- It is not recommended to store the working fluid.
- Treatment should be carried out in the absence of children and pets.
- You need to work in special clothing.
- During treatment, smoking, eating and drinking are prohibited.
- After finishing work, wash your face and hands with soap. It is also recommended to rinse your mouth with water.
If the product comes into contact with skin or is ingested, immediate action is required. It is important to consider the following:
- If the skin is affected, wash the area with soap and water.
- If the product gets into your eyes, rinse them with plenty of water for 15 minutes.
- If the product is accidentally swallowed, drink 2-3 glasses of warm water and induce vomiting. You should also drink a mixture of water and activated charcoal. Consult a doctor if necessary.
What can it be combined with?
The instructions say that the drug should not be mixed with other medications.
How and how long to store
It is recommended to store the product separately from medications, food, and animal feed. Store "Iskra Zolotoy" in a dry place. Keep the product out of reach of children and pets. The temperature should be between -5 and +25°C (23 to 77°F). The shelf life is 3 years.
What to replace it with
The following are considered analogs of the drug:
- Confidor;
- Corado;
- "Prestige".
"Iskra Zolotaya" is an effective insecticide that helps control major pest groups. For the product to be effective, it's important to follow the manufacturer's recommendations.
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