Tanrek is a popular insecticidal drug from the group of neonicotinoids.
It effectively destroys many pests, including not only the Colorado potato beetle, but also sucking insects, ground beetles and turtles, representatives of the locust squad.
One of the main advantages of the drug is cost effectiveness - low cost and low consumption of funds.
general information
Tanrek is an alternative tool in the fight against organophosphorus resistant and pyrethroid resistant populations. Kills adult beetles and larvae of any age, does not act on eggs.
- Release form:
- Glass ampoules with a capacity of 1, 10 and 50 ml.
- Plastic bottles 100ml and 1l.
- Chemical composition:
It is a concentrate of the substance, soluble in water (VK).
The main active substance is imidacloprid, one of the most famous chemicals in the neonicotinoid group or chloronicotinyls. Concentration - 200g / l.
Mechanism of action
All neonicotinoids, including imidacloprid, have a neurotoxin action, they combine with acetylcholine receptors in the nervous system of beetles. Eventually impulse blocking occurs, leading first to convulsions and convulsions, then to paralysis of the limbs and, finally, the death of the insect.
A remedy for the Colorado potato beetle tanrek, penetrates the organism of the Colorado potato beetle in both intestinal and contact ways.
Duration and compatibility
The greatest effect develops at 2-4 days after the use of the drug. Then Tanrek begins to show protective functions, possessing strong residual activity. Potatoes are protected from pests for up to 20 days.
Compatibility with other drugs.
Tanrek can not be mixed with insecticidesthat have a pronounced acidic and alkaline reaction.
Tank mixes are best obtained when combined with fungicides. With other drugs, it is recommended to first test for compatibility.
When to apply?
Spraying is best done in the evening when sun activity decreases. Do not carry out treatment during any precipitation and in strong winds. After the drug got inside the plant, he is not afraid of adverse climatic conditions, including rain, hail and direct rays of the sun.
How to prepare a solution?
Let's now look at how to breed a Tanorak from the Colorado potato beetle.
To destroy the Colorado potato beetle the required concentration of the solution - 1 ml of the drug per bucket of water.
The ampoule with Tanrek is opened, the necessary amount of the agent is measured out and dissolved in a small amount of water, then the volume is adjusted to the correct one.
During spraying, about 5 liters of working solution per 100 square meters is required. Processing is carried out if necessary in any period of the growing season of potatoes. More often a single use of the drug is required. Do not spray the plants later than 20 days before harvest.
Mode of application
The remedy for the Colorado potato beetle Tanrek is used for spraying plants using finely dispersed spray guns or soil treatment. Him can be made during planting or subsequently water the land from the watering can with the working solution.
Toxicity
- Toxicity class.
Tanrek is considered a moderately hazardous chemical, belongs to the 3rd class. By stability in the land ranked 2nd class. For bees and other beneficial insects, birds and earthworms is very toxic (hazard class 1).
Fishes, any aquatic organisms and various animals suffer less, therefore, they are assigned 2 toxicity class. For plants completely safe.
- Danger to man.
It has moderate toxicity, but can cause poisoning. It is manifested by symptoms such as severe nausea, feeling of weakness and fatigue, discomfort as with a cold, vomiting.When it comes into contact with skin and mucous membranes, it causes irritation, which can be manifested by redness, unpleasant itching and swelling.
Precautionary measures
When working with the drug are used tools that protect against penetration - goggles, gloves, gown or overalls. The treatment is completed by thorough washing of the hands using soap. Do not eat during contact with TanrekDo not drink liquids and do not smoke.
So, being a recognized means in the fight against the Colorado beetles and their larvae, Tanrek is quite suitable for saving the potato crop from pests.