It is a chemical agent that widely used for the treatment of vegetable, grain crops, alfalfa and other plants from pests.
Represents concentrated emulsionwith a number of positive properties:
- acts strictly on the cultivated crop, without affecting the neighboring vegetables and fruits;
- copes with potato moths and other pests;
- within an hour after spraying, it is well absorbed by the surface of plants and is not washed off by rain;
- due to absorption through the entire area of the plant, it destroys harmful larvae and beetles;
- effective in the fight against insects in the period of their greatest numbers on the land plot;
- copes with pests resistant to pyrethroids;
- the death of the potato moth occurs within a few hours after it has eaten the sprinkled vegetable.
A drug completely harmless for the human body.
What is produced?
Ditox can be purchased in special stores in plastic canisters with a volume of 5 liters and 10 liters.
Chemical composition
The main component of this tool is dimethoatewhich is efficiently and very rapidly absorbed by the surface of the plant and penetrates the leaves into the stems and roots.
In addition, it is able to protect new sprouts and tubers of vegetables from potato moths.
The amount of this substance per 1 liter of the drug is 400 g.
Mode of action
Renders very quick negative impact on harmful insects and ticks. The active ingredient Ditox causes problems associated with normal breathing, the heartbeat of insects, causing paralysis and immediate death (3 hours after treatment).
Duration of action
Its protective function drug does not lose after 1-2 weeks since processing. Begins to act within an hour after spraying, regardless of weather conditions.
In order not to cause addiction in pests, it is necessary to alternate the described preparation with other means of protection.
Compatibility with other drugs
Goes well together with chemical agents aimed at the destruction of pests, as well as capable of combating fungal infections.
It is not recommended to combine Ditox with preparations containing sulfur and capable of carrying out a strong alkaline reaction.
Before mixing this product with other poisons, it is recommended to carry out a compatibility test. Appearance draft in the test fluid indicates a ban on the combination of drugs.
When to use?
Ditox is used in the period of the greatest development of potato moths and other insects on plants. Spraying is carried out in calm, sunny weather.
Rain will not affect the poison only if it passes one hour after treatment vegetables and other plants. Otherwise, the effect of the drug will be ineffective.
How to prepare a solution?
Preparation of the liquid should be carried out in a specially designated place (preferably asphalted).
Water is poured into the sprayer tank, which takes up half of the total volume, the necessary amount of emulsion is added to it and the water is added again.
The solution is well mixed and used. on cooking day only.
Do not spill the drug. It is necessary to prepare the working fluid with rubber gloves, a respirator and a protective coat.
The solution consumption per 1 ha is 200 l.
Mode of application
The prepared solution containing Ditox is sprayed with vegetables and other plants during the period when the greatest amount of potato moths and other pests appear on them. Recommended for the season to conduct 1-2 treatments.
Directly during spraying, it is imperative to wear rubber gloves, a respirator and a protective gown, which, after all work is completed, erase and disinfect well.
Toxicity
It is strictly forbidden to use Ditox in areas where there are bees and fish, because for them this drug has a 1st class of toxicity.
