Tanrek: instructions for use from aphids
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Introduction
Tanrek is a product of domestic manufacturers. It is a systemic insecticide that has a contact-intestinal effect. The drug blocks nerve impulses, resulting in paralysis, and then the insect simply dies. The death of most insects occurs even at the time of treatment with this drug. The rest dies within 4-5 days. Efficiency is shown in relation to various beetles, as well as their larvae. Tanrek is effective against aphids as well. Unfortunately, it is not effective against mites, but it poses a danger to bees.
You can treat the following crops with Tanrek for aphids:
- Fruit tree species.
- Rose bushes.
- Currants and viburnum, raspberries
- Dill
- Tomatoes and cucumbers.
- Pepper
- Cabbage
- Houseplants, etc.
Tanrek from aphids: photo of the drug
The composition of the drug and how it works
The drug Tanrek for aphids has an active ingredient - an insecticide, which has a wide spectrum of action - imidacloprid. Differs in the preservation of properties for one month. While in the soil, this period increases significantly - up to 6 months. After you process the plant, the drug penetrates the foliage and stems in just a couple of hours. The drug does not harm the fruit, since it practically does not penetrate into the fruit. The juice, which contains the poison, enters the stomach of the aphid when it begins to eat the leaves or stems. The dose that kills aphids is very minimal, so it dies in such a short time, in just a couple of days. If the agent has already been absorbed by the plant, then neither high temperature nor rain will in any way affect the effectiveness of the drug.
Tanrek from aphids: instructions for use
If you want Tanrek to be effective against aphids, then you must strictly follow all the points set out in the instructions. If you do not do this, then the drug may adversely affect the health of people and animals.
- It is necessary to spray the plants with the drug in the morning or evening, when the weather is favorable: there is no wind and rain. If the weather is very hot, the sun can burn the plant.
- An important point in the use of the drug is the use of protective equipment: suit, gloves. If you are going to handle crops with high heights, you must use a respirator.
- Apply the solution for processing immediately, do not leave for a long time, for a maximum of a couple of days. If you keep more, then the properties of the drug will be lost. If the drug remains, you can pour it onto other crops.
- You can repeat the treatment 15-20 days after the first treatment. But keep in mind the time when you are going to harvest. Also, if you are going to eat fruits from the sprayed crop, then at least 20 days should pass.
- It is best to carry out the treatment with this drug in early spring, as well as after harvesting. In rare cases, you can use the drug after flowering ends.
There is a little secret: if you want to increase the effectiveness of the drug, you can add a soap base. You can use laundry soap for this.
Tanrek from aphids: photo of the drug
How to prepare the solution
Tanrek for aphids is sold in stores in the form of a concentrate that must be dissolved in water so that it can be used for treatments.Has a different form of release: ampoules, vials, cans, metered sachets. In order to prepare the solution, you need to use cold water. It is necessary to dilute the drug in 10 liters of water. But at the first stage, the drug must be added to 1 liter of water and only then the remaining liters are added. Then the finished solution must be added to the sprayer. Spraying must be done very carefully, paying attention to all the leaves, especially the lower ones. You can also water the plants with a watering can, but then you need to reduce the concentration. The drug is well suited for garden, horticultural and indoor crops. In this case, the solution for each of the cultures is slightly different, but the solution is prepared for 10 liters of water:
- Fruit trees and shrubs will need 3 ml of the drug.
- Vegetables - 5 ml.
- Indoor plants - 5 ml.
Do not forget, after you perform the treatment, you will need to wash your hands very well with soap and change into clean clothes. If you ignore these nuances, you may deserve poisoning. You need to be very careful. If this happens, then be sure to take activated charcoal.
How effective is Tanrek for aphids
Many summer residents who happened to meet aphids on their crops speak quite positively about the use of Tanrek. Not only efficiency has been proven, but also the speed of getting rid of the pest. Also, summer residents who follow the instructions for using the Tanrek drug from aphids carry out the treatment twice: in the spring, and also after they have collected their rich and healthy harvest.
Analogues of the drug Tanrek
As for analogs, there are drugs that have the same or similar composition, but may differ in name. These can be: Confidor, monsoon, prestige, taboo, Respec.
You can find Tanrek in many gardening stores. He will delight with his price, which will be available to everyone. The price of 1 ampoule can cost 15-20 rubles. Agree it is not so expensive for a drug that will help you get rid of aphids.