Instructions for using Bushido against the Colorado potato beetle, processing rules

Colorado The beetle is a rather serious pest of potatoes. and other crops, which can easily destroy entire fields of harvest. To combat the Colorado potato beetle, the modern market offers vegetable growers a wide range of chemicals, including the product "Bushido," instructions for use of which can be found below.

Description of the Bushido insecticide

Bushido is a new-generation pest control product for the Colorado potato beetle. It has a unique mechanism of action that can kill not only the Colorado potato beetle, its larvae, and eggs, but also aphids, leafhoppers, leaf rollers, and many other pests that cause significant damage to crops.

The poison is a neonicotinoid and has a toxicity class of 3, so you must follow all instructions when working with it.

Composition and components

This insecticide consists of three active components, each of which has its own effect on pests:

1. Clothianidin. A slow-acting substance that penetrates all plant cells and tissues, thereby protecting them. It has a strong and long-lasting effect. It constitutes 50% of the product's total composition.
2. Alpha-cypermethrin. A contact agent that does not penetrate plant tissue, adhering only to the surface. It has a virtually instantaneous effect, killing insect pests. Within an hour of treatment, their numbers will be significantly reduced, and within 24 hours, they will be gone completely.
3. Imidacloprid. When applied to the plant's surface, it rapidly penetrates and spreads throughout the tissues. It protects the green plant organs where photosynthesis occurs.

Chemical packaging

This drug is produced in granules, which are packaged in sachets of 0.2 g and 0.5 g.

Mechanism of action of the drug

The insecticide "Bushido" has several actions:

• Contact. The substances begin their effect on the pest after direct contact. They act as a neutralizer of the insect's nervous system.
• Intestinal. The insecticide's active ingredient enters the pest's body along with food, in this case, leaves, into the esophagus and destroys it.
• Systemic. The active ingredient accumulates in the foliage and root system of plants, killing any pests that have settled there.

The chemical "Bushido" immediately begins to inhibit the insect's nerves after entering the parasite's body. This paralyzes vital systems, and the pest soon dies. These processes occur quite quickly, so death occurs almost instantly.

Instructions

When working with any insecticide, it is important to follow the clear instructions on the chemical packaging to ensure effective control and to ensure the product does not harm either plants or people.

Processing timeframes

Timing is an important factor when using insecticides. Application should be done early in the morning or in the evening after sunset. Weather is also important. There should be no precipitation or wind during the application period.

Preparation of working solution

A 2-gram sachet is mixed with 5 liters of water. A 5-gram sachet is diluted in 10 liters of water. After adding the granules to the water, stir until the product is completely dissolved.

Gardeners recommend using the prepared solution within 2 hours. After this time, the solution loses its effectiveness.

Important! Even if there are a large number of pests in the beds, do not increase the dosage of the product. This may have a detrimental effect on the plants.

Potato spraying scheme and technology

The fully dissolved chemical is added to the sprayer tank. Treatment begins. Spray thoroughly and evenly, ensuring the poison reaches the undersides of the plant's foliage, as this is where Colorado potato beetle eggs "hide."

Precautionary measures

As with other poisons, Bushido is handled with caution and precautions are taken:

1. Before working with chemicals, you need to protect yourself. To do this, wear protective clothing, rubber gloves, boots, a respirator, and safety glasses.
2. There should be no children or pets nearby during the preparation of the solution and during the treatment of plants.
3. The drug must not be diluted in food containers.
4. It is prohibited to add foreign substances to the solution.
5. When working with the drug, it is prohibited to smoke, drink or eat any food.
6. Store the product in a closed container out of the reach of children.
7. After finishing work, you should thoroughly wash your hands and face.
8. No treatments should be carried out 20 days before harvesting.

It is also important to know that the insecticide "Bushido" has a class 1 toxicity for bees.

Cross-compatibility with other drugs

Bushido can be combined with other insecticides and fungicides, and treatments can be performed concurrently. This will not affect the product's effectiveness.

Cost and efficiency of the product

Bushido is inexpensive and quite economical to use. The resulting solution from a 2-gram package is enough to treat 100 square meters of plantings.

Analogues

This insecticide has analogues based on its active ingredient, namely:

• Apaches;
• "The Punisher";
• Clotiamet;
• Clothianidin;
• "Poncho";
• "Taishin".

Reviews from vegetable growers

Vitaly: "I grow potatoes for sale. Like every year, I encountered the problem of Colorado potato beetles. My plantation is quite large, so I was looking for an inexpensive, effective, and cost-effective pest control product. I was recommended the Bushido insecticide. I'm satisfied and will use it every season."

Sofia: "I don't usually use chemicals to control Colorado potato beetles, as I grow potatoes for my family. I usually harvest them by hand or use folk remedies. But last year there were so many of them that no folk remedies worked. So, to save the crop, I had to resort to chemicals. I bought Bushido, and the results were impressive. After the first treatment, both the larvae and the beetles were gone."

Anastasia: "I've been using this insecticide for three years now. It does its job, so I don't use any other insecticides. It's easy to use and affordable, which is important these days. The main thing is to follow the instructions, because it is poisonous, after all."