All vegetable growers know that the worst enemy of potatoes is the Colorado beetle . What people do not come up with to get rid of him, but he still appears in the garden next year. Therefore, they have to turn to poisonous substances. One of the drugs that helps the Colorado beetle is the insecticide Taboo.
The principle of the "Taboo", as a means of Colorado potato beetle
When the drug "Tabu" enters the insect organism, the active substance (imidacloprid) paralyzes its nervous system, as a result of which the Colorado beetle ceases to feed and dies within the next 24 hours. The poison is absorbed not only in the treated tubers, but also diverges through the stems and leaves, so pests die by trying any part of the plant.
This poison is effective from the Colorado beetle for 2 months, this is enough to make the seeds well up.
How to apply Taboo as a poison from a Colorado potato beetle?
This preparation is available in the form of a powder, which should be diluted in water until a homogeneous suspension is obtained. It must be done exactly according to the instructions, then it will not bring harm to useful animals and insects. As much as 10 liters can be used for dressing 1 ton of planting material.
Apply this solution to tubers and furrow with a spray gun. A strong film forms on the surfaces. Due to the fact that the drug "Taboo" is tinted, the untreated places are immediately visible. It is best to use a special dressing machine, since the suspension must be regularly mixed. Use the divorced "Taboo" is possible only during the first day.
It is not recommended to use only the drug Taboo every year as a poison from the Colorado beetle, it should be alternated with others. It can be stored for 3 years in a specially designated place, only in a sealed package.