Instructions for use of "Zhukoed" against the Colorado potato beetle, harm to humans

Even at the beginning of the season, gardeners begin to consider how to combat the main potato pest and what products to use to prevent it from completely destroying the crop. For maximum success, they use "Zhukoed" against the Colorado potato beetle. The instructions for use contain detailed dosage instructions and precautions for handling the product.

Description of the drug

The company "August" is developing and producing the "Zhukoed" product. The team carefully considered all factors and substances affecting the Colorado potato beetle. This comprehensive approach resulted in a product that kills not only adult beetles but also their eggs and larvae.

Zhukoed is a concentrated emulsion that is diluted with clean water before use, according to the instructions. Its distinctive odor is distinctive. It is packaged in 9 ml bottles. The poison is used in both private gardens and industrial fields.

Insect repellent composition

The basis of "Zhukoed" consists of three main components:

• imidacloprid;
• alpha-cypermethrin;
• clothianidin.

Imidacloprid is absorbed by potato tissue and accumulates in the foliage. When the Colorado potato beetle eats foliage containing this active ingredient, it is paralyzed.

Alpha-cypermethrin affects the Colorado bat's nervous system, causing paralysis. The active ingredient begins working within an hour of entering the pest's body. It is classified as a Class II hazard, so avoid human exposure to alpha-cypermethrin. If it comes into contact with skin or mucous membranes, rinse immediately, shower if possible, and take activated charcoal.

Clothianidin can maintain its effects for a long time. Ultimately, this active ingredient results in the death of the insect.

It is thanks to its complex composition that Zhukoed is capable of destroying all generations of the Colorado potato beetle.

Operating principle

The active ingredients penetrate plant cells within two hours, after which they are no longer affected by rain or scorching sunlight. The toxins enter the Colorado potato beetle's body through the respiratory tract, where they are inhaled by contact with food. Even minimal exposure to the poison causes paralysis and eventually death.

If Beetle Eater comes into contact with the chitinous covering, Colorado potato beetle larvae, regardless of age, die instantly. It takes about 14 days to kill the entire insect population. It is important to remember that the poison is deadly not only for pests, but also for bees, fish and amphibians, so it must be used with extreme caution and not sprayed 2 weeks before flowering begins.

Preparation of the solution

The "Zhukoed" solution is diluted with cold water. A standard bottle (9 ml) is sufficient to prepare 20 liters of working solution. For every 3 liters of clean water, 1.5 ml of the solution is used. With simple calculations, the required amount of solution can be prepared.

To prepare the poison, draw the required amount of concentrate into a syringe and thoroughly mix it with 1 liter of water. Then add the remaining water, bringing the volume to the desired level. Mix thoroughly again and pour into a household spray bottle or atomizer. Use 3 liters of the prepared "Zhukoed" product per 100 square meters.

Instructions for use of the drug "Zhukoed"

When working with Zhukoed, it is necessary to use personal protective equipment. Otherwise, you may experience a deterioration in your health.

Spraying is recommended to be done in the morning or evening hours to prevent burns on plant leaves from the scorching sun.

The area should be treated in dry, windless weather, with the sprayer positioned so that the spray is directed away from the operator. No more than one application of "Zhukoed" per season is permitted.

Impact on the human body

"Zhukoed" is a toxic substance that has a negative impact on the human body. If safety precautions are not followed and personal protective equipment is not used, the poison can cause varying degrees of poisoning and even trigger allergic reactions.

Poisoning is often accompanied by the following symptoms:

• headaches;
• dizziness;
• vomit;
• weakness;
• nausea;
• diarrhea;
• increased heart rate.

In addition, the active substance clothianidin can accumulate in potato tubers, making them unsuitable for consumption in their young form.

Advantages of the product

The following are considered to be the advantages of the drug "Zhukoed":

• effective in controlling the Colorado potato beetle at all stages of development;
• destruction of pests located on the underside of the leaf blade;
• death of insects within 24 hours;
• if protective measures are taken, the drug has minimal negative impact on humans;
• resistance to adverse weather conditions 2 hours after treatment;
• value for money.

Customer reviews

Gardeners who have personally tested the effects of the "Zhukoed" preparation on their plots are ready to share their feedback on its advantages and disadvantages.

Anna Stanislavovna, owner of a private plot: "The plant treatments I'd previously used for Colorado potato beetles weren't producing the desired results, so I decided to try something new. The salesperson recommended "Zhukoed." The results were noticeable the very next day after spraying: almost no beetles remained in the potato beds. Further observation showed that the beetles didn't reappear over the following month. I was completely satisfied with the results."

Sergey Konstantinovich, farmer: "On the advice of friends, I decided to try treating my potato crops with Zhukoed. The reviews were all positive, so I had no doubts from the start. It took a long time, and I used protective equipment. However, by evening, all the symptoms of typical poisoning appeared. I had to seek medical attention. I decided to abandon the use of the product, even though the spraying results were excellent and I was completely satisfied."

Marina Alekseevna, a summer resident: "I'm a naturally distrustful person. That's why, before purchasing the "Zhukoed" product advertised by my neighbors, I began researching its ingredients and characteristics. I must admit, I was quite surprised by the number of positive reviews about this product, as it is essentially a potent poison. "Zhukoed" is dangerous not only for surrounding insects and animals, but also for humans. Eating vegetables treated with it is unsafe. For this very reason, I didn't dare experiment with it on my property, even though my neighbors are completely satisfied with it and claim they haven't noticed any negative effects."