Eating vegetative and generative organs of plants, harmful beetles and ticks, in addition to directly reducing the quantitative and qualitative characteristics of the crop, are a focus of viral and fungal diseases of agricultural, fruit and ornamental crops. In cases of infection, insecticides come to the rescue. Their production on a global scale increases every year. At the same time, some items are banned due to high toxicity. Let's try to figure out what "Aktara", how dangerous the drug is to pests and humans.
Important! In order not to "cheat" on your own garden, you should buy toxic chemicals exclusively in specialized stores. Pay attention to the packaging, hologram badges, literacy instructions on the use of the drug and the price. Counterfeits are often cheaper, with gross grammatical errors, without the specified information about the manufacturer and place of packaging, date of manufacture and useful life..
Description, composition and properties of the insecticide "Aktara"
Aktara is on the list of new generation insecticides, characterized by high efficiency and fast action. The drug deserves attention guaranteed protection of plants, including those that appeared after the treatment of young shoots, for 24-60 days (depending on the norms and methods of application). Experts confirm that the pesticide belongs to the class of low-toxic substances (LD50> 5000 mg / kg). In the world, it is registered against 100 species of pests. It is used for spraying grain, fruit, vegetable crops, berry bushes and soaking cabbage, tomato, pepper seedlings, eggplants, and processing potatoes before planting. The insecticide is classified as a enteric-contact systematic neonicotinoid. In the chemical composition of the drug "Aktara" thiamethoxam at dosages of 240 g / l or 250 g / kg.
Available in the form of the drug:
- liquid concentrate in glass and plastic containers with a capacity of 9 ml, 250 ml and 1 l, respectively;
- water dispersible granules, packaged in polymer bags of 1.2, 4 g;
- soluble powder, packaged in foil bags of 4 g;
- tablets in blisters.
The largest percentage of the active substance is concentrated in suspensions (from 25 to 35%) and the minimum - in tablets (1%). The substance is not prone to burning, begins to melt at 139 ° С, it is well soluble in water at 25 ° С. Odorless, light cream powder.
Important! " Aktara "toxicity has a weak effect on earthworms, birds, aquatic organisms. Moderate effect on humans and mammals. Very dangerous for bees.
The mechanism of action and the effect of the drug on pests
The active ingredient of the drug quickly penetrates through the leaves and spreads throughout the stem, providing a translaminar effect. That is, it amazes even secretly living insects, regardless of weather conditions. It is characteristic that when processing fruit and vegetable crops, Aktara does not accumulate plastics in fruits. Thiamethoxam acts on pests after 30 minutes on contact and in the intestine, suppressing receptors and paralyzing the nervous system.
At first the insects refuse to take food, and then they die. The protective function of the drug depends on the method of use "Aktara": when spraying plants lasts for 24 days, and when applied under the roots - up to 60 days, due to metabolic processes in the culture fibers. In addition, the insecticide does not cause the resistance of harmful organisms to the chemical and biological effects of other neonicotinoids.
In the community of gardeners and gardeners "Aktara" is used as a universal drug against most pests. In particular, it is effective in the fight against shield insects, thrips, Colorado beetles, whiteflies, weevils, tsvetkoedami, Buckars, geese, aphids, flea beetles, seed moths, cabbage shovels, bedbugs and complex ground pests.
Compatibility with other drugs
The chemical is compatible with most other insecticides, herbicides, fungicides, pesticides, growth regulators ("Ribav-Extra", "Kornevin", "Epin", "Zircon"). But in each case, the drug compatibility test is required. If during the test you notice precipitation, such combinations are ineffective. Agrochemistry with alkaline reaction is not recommended for mixing with "Aktar".
Did you know? The need of mankind to protect plants from harmful insects arose about 10 thousand years ago with the development of agriculture. The first to talk about insecticides was Aristotle. It was he who described the method of ridding a person of lice with sulfur. And the army of Alexander the Great destroyed the parasites by mountain daisy.
Precautionary measures
The need to use insecticide occurs when the first manifestations of the disease culture. Given the 3rd level of toxicity "Aktara" and its impact on humans, it is important to follow the rules for working with agrochemistry. Processing of plants is never carried out in hot or rainy, wet, windy weather. The best time is in the morning or in the evening. The insecticide needs 2 hours to fully soak into the plant fibers and get into the root system. After penetration, he is no longer afraid of rain or sun.
For the purpose of safety, all work with Aktara is carried out, strictly following the recommendations of the manufacturer. Preparatory work is done exclusively on the street, protecting himself with special clothing, rubber gloves, glasses and a respirator. It is strictly forbidden to eat, smoke, drink alcohol at the same time. It is also recommended to limit the contact of hands and face as much as possible. Do not forget to check the serviceability of the sprayer.
In the course of processing, it is monitored that the poison does not fall on a number of growing vegetables, fruits or animal feed. After preparing the working solution and treating the plants, the respirator is removed, the gloves are thrown away, they change their clothes, they wash their hands with soap and water, they wash their faces and rinse their mouths thoroughly. 
It is unacceptable to pollute sources, reservoirs, and wells with insecticide solution residues. Also, near them you should not pour out the water after cleaning contaminated in the process of working containers and equipment. Knapsack sprayer washed daily, re-treating the culture with plain water. Emptyed containers after agrochemistry need to be burned, without inhaling smoke and released particles. During and after the spraying period, livestock is not allowed to be grazed in the treated area. Also within a radius of 4-5 kilometers limit the flight of bees for 120 hours. Be attentive to your well-being. The first signs of poisoning are manifested by nausea, general weakness, convulsions and impaired coordination of movement. If you have a similar situation, immediately call a doctor and leave the premises for fresh air.
Preparation and application of the solution
Before using "Aktara" as a fast-acting broad-acting insecticide, carefully read the instructions and strictly follow the recommendations. The effect will come depending on the processing method. The drug can spray branches, soak the seedlings, process the seeds or use for watering. 
If the process will be carried out with a knapsack sprayer, to prepare the working solution, the equipment tank is filled to a fourth with water and some of the mother liquor is added. For its preparation, a package of the drug is diluted in 1 liter of water. Capacity is recommended to take more roomy to mix the ingredients well. Then the total liquid in the sprayer tank is brought to 5 liters, covered with a lid and shaken vigorously. Manufacturers "Aktara" developed the norms of consumption of the drug, based on the characteristics of pests and the treated culture.
For example:
- for the treatment of houseplants from thrips, aphids, whiteflies and scarab, 8 g of poison per 10 liters of water is diluted. The solution is sprayed with stems and foliage with the calculation of consumption of 250 pots. From fungus mosquitoes and soil flies the amount of the drug is reduced to 1 g, using the mixture for soil irrigation;
- for spraying potatoes during the growing season, the norm is 150–200 ml of mother liquor — Colorado beetles should disappear in 2 weeks;
- for spraying "Aktaroy" currant bushes from aphids use 250 ml of Aktar stock solution per 10 liters of water. Conduct processing twice: before flowering and after picking berries;
- To get rid of ornamental flower bushes from aphids, whiteflies, flaps, and pseudoprotectors, they dissolve 8 g of chemical per 10 liters of water based on the consumption of 1 liter of working fluid per 10 square meters.
Phytotoxicity is excluded if all recommendations given by the manufacturer in the description of "Aktara" are strictly followed.
Did you know? Doctors are convinced that all insecticides, regardless of the class of toxicity, affect the person. The consequences are not immediately, but as the accumulation of harmful substances.
If necessary, the processing of potato seed material dissolve 6 g of the drug in 3 liters of water. Root crops evenly spread on the film and sprayed with a working solution, then mix thoroughly. Such potatoes cannot be stored, they are planted immediately. To soak the seedlings dilute the packaging of the insecticide (1.4 g) in 1 liter of water. The solution is enough to process 200 plants. Their roots are soaked in containers with poison and left for 2 hours. The procedure is carried out for 12 hours before landing. The remaining liquid is diluted to a volume of 10 liters for further irrigation of planted vegetable crops.
First aid for poisoning
If the poison gets on the skin, it is removed without rubbing with cotton wool, then washed off with running water or a weak solution of soda. In cases of contact with the eyes, it is necessary to rinse them with plenty of water for 15 minutes. In case of ingestion and irritation of mucous membranes, see a doctor. It is important to keep the label from insecticide packaging.
When agrochemistry poisoning before the arrival of the doctor must take a solution of crushed activated carbon at the rate of 3-5 tablespoons per cup of water. If the symptoms persist and the victim is conscious, try to induce vomiting. In an unconscious state, this is strictly prohibited. There is no special antidote in medicine. The maintenance treatment is carried out depending on the symptoms.
Storage conditions
At temperatures from 10 degrees of frost to 35 degrees of heat, the shelf life of the unopened insecticide "Aktar" is 4 years. Do not leave the drug on savings next to food products, drugs. And also in places accessible to children and animals. The room must be dry. Do not store residues of the working solution and mix them with other toxic chemicals.
Did you know? A universal remedy for pests in the garden is the method of our grandmothers: they left a torch between the fruit trees. He was protected by greased fruit oil and juice glass. And at the bottom they placed a container filled with water. Insects were attracted by the fragrant smell, they flew to the light and, hitting the glass, fell into the water.
