How to apply Actellic: the active substance, the mechanism of action and instructions for use

Every time with the advent of the new garden season, one has to look for ways to combat pests.

With regard to indoor plants, this problem is relevant all year round.

In this article we will look at an effective drug against many pests "Actellic" and instructions for its use.

Non-system insectoacaricide "Actellic"

First, we will understand what "Aktellik". This drug is a chemical pest control agent for agricultural, horticultural and ornamental plants. "Actellic" refers to insectoacaricides, because it is simultaneously aimed at the destruction of both harmful insects and ticks. "Actellic" is a non-systemic drug, it interacts in contact, directly with the pest. This is one of the important advantages, because the tool does not harm the plant itself, acts only on insects and mites. Systemic means penetrate the plant tissue and act on the "enemies" when they feed on them.

"Actellic" has many advantages compared with other drugs:

• affects both ticks and insects;
• effective against many varieties of pests;
• wide scope of use (agriculture and forestry, gardening, horticulture, disinfection of premises, indoor plants);
• short term exposure;
• prevents the re-emergence of "enemies";
• duration of exposure;
• not addictive;
• does not harm plants.

Active ingredient and mechanism of action of the drug "Actellic"

According to the chemical classification means refers to organophosphorus compounds. "Actellic" is based on the active substance. pyrimiphos-methyl. The composition of the drug "Actellic" also contains additional elements that prevent the emergence of addiction in pests and provide a long shelf life of the drug.

Aktellik is an enteric-contact pesticide. Means, getting into the body of pests, disrupts the enzymes that carry out neuromuscular transmission of impulses. With the accumulation of the active substance in the tissues of the nervous system, the functionality of all the organs of the victim is disturbed, and a complex poisoning of the body occurs. Actellic has a fumigant effect, which allows it to be used in the fight against insects that live on the underside of leaves.

"Aktellik" acts very quickly: the death of victims occurs from several minutes to a couple of hours, depending on the type of pests and climatic conditions. The duration of the protective action depends on the scope of treatment:

• 2 weeks - vegetable and ornamental plants;
• 2-3 weeks - field crops;
• from 8 months to a year - when processing premises from granary pests.

Instructions for use of the drug "Actellic"

Since Actellic is a chemical agent It should be used in strict accordance with the instructions. Features of the preparation of the solution, the rate of consumption and the multiplicity of treatments depend on the application, the type of crops being processed.

For all areas of drug use It is important to follow a few basic rules:

• do not process on wet surfaces from dew or rain, two hours before the expected precipitation;
• do not use the drug in very hot (25 degrees) and windy days;
• do not spray against the wind;
• The optimal time for treatment: in the morning, after the dew has come down and before 9 o'clock, in the evening - after 18:00.

How to use the drug for cucumbers, tomatoes, peppers and eggplants

A solution of "Actellica" for cucumbers, tomatoes, peppers and eggplants is prepared in the following proportion: 2 ml of pesticide is diluted in water - 0, 7 l. For ten square meters of the treated open area, you will need two liters of working fluid, if protected ground is processed (for example, in a greenhouse) - a liter per 10 square meters. mThe maximum amount of processing - 2 times, a break between them - 7 days. After spraying before harvesting, at least 20 days should pass.

The consumption rate of the drug when spraying berry crops

For the processing of berry crops (strawberries, raspberries, gooseberries, currants) "Aktellik" consumption rate is 2 ml of poison per 1.3 liters of water, the right amount of the mixture - 1.5 liters per 10 square meters. m. The maximum amount of processing is 2 times, the interval between them is 7 days. After spraying before harvesting, it is necessary that at least 20 days pass. For spraying grapes, melons, watermelons 2 ml of "Aktellik" diluted in 0, 7 of water.

How to use "Aktellik" for ornamental plants

"Actellic" for spraying houseplants bred in the following proportions: 2 ml of poison per liter of water. Mixture consumption - liter per 10 sq. M. m. The maximum number of processing - 2 times. When processing houseplants, it should be remembered that Actellic belongs to the 2nd class of danger to humans and is quite toxic. Therefore, spraying is recommended to be carried out on the balcony or loggia, then open the window (just do not allow drafts), close the entrance doors to the room tightly and do not enter it for a day.

If the pest attacked ornamental plants growing in open ground, you will also need to know what Actellic is and how to apply it. The solution is prepared in this consistency: per liter of water 2 ml of poison. Consumption of poison - 2 liters per 10 square meters. m open ground and 1 liter per 10 square meters. m of protected ground.

Due to its toxicity, Actellic should be used at home only in the most extreme cases. For the treatment of indoor plants in the house is better to think about what you can replace "Aktellik." Such drugs may be "Fitoverm", "Fufanon", they are less toxic.

Instructions for use "Aktellika" for cabbage and carrots

Insecticide "Aktellik" is effective against the whole complex of pests of cabbage and carrots, and here is the instruction for its use: Dilute 2 ml of the product in 0.7 l of water, on 10 square meters. m of the treated area need 1 liter of solution. After processing before harvesting it is necessary that at least a month has passed. The maximum number of sprays - 2 times.

Compatibility "Aktellika" with other drugs

Often for the complex processing of crops from pests and diseases at the same time use mixtures of pesticides.Actellic is compatible with almost all fungicides and insecticides that are applied on the same dates. ("Akarin", "Aktara", "Albit", "Fufanon"). However, the drug is not used with agents that contain copper (for example, Bordeaux liquid, copper oxychloride), calcium, and preparations with an alkaline reaction. ("Appin", "Zircon"). In each case, it is better to check the compatibility of the drugs as described in the instructions. The visible signs of incompatibility include the formation of lumps in solution and stratification of liquids.

If the pest has an addiction to the drug, its use will not give results. It is necessary to find, than to replace "Aktellik". Such means include Iskra, Fufanon, Fitoverm, Aktara.

Security measures when working with the drug

"Actellic" when following all the requirements of the instructions is not toxic to plants. At the same time, the drug belongs to the 2nd hazard group for humans and the 1st hazard group for bees and fish. Therefore, when working with a poison it is necessary to observe the following safety measures:

• do not use food containers for dilution;
• when working with the drug, all parts of the body must be protected by clothing, be sure to use gloves, a headdress to protect the hair, goggles and a mask or respirator;
• while working with "Aktellik" it is forbidden to drink and eat food;
• finding children and animals in the room where the spraying is carried out is prohibited;
• do not spray near aquariums, ponds, hives with bees;
• it is recommended to leave the processing site immediately after the work done; it is better not to enter the enclosed area during the day;
• after spraying, wash hands thoroughly, wash clothes.

In case of contact with the skin, it is carefully removed with a cotton swab and washed thoroughly with running water. In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water. In the event of dizziness, nausea, vomiting, you need to go out into the fresh air and drink as much liquid as possible. If the drug gets into the stomach, it should be washed. To do this, a teaspoon of baking soda is diluted in a glass of warm water and cause vomiting.This is repeated several times.

"Aktellik": storage conditions and shelf life

“Actellic” should be stored in a dry, dark, well-ventilated, not accessible to children place at a temperature of from -10 degrees to +25 degrees. Next to the drug should not be food and drugs. Shelf life "Aktellika" - up to 3 years.

The drug belongs to one of the most effective universal remedies against pests, but for the safety of use you need to know when you can use "Actellic" and how to breed it.