Aktara vdg instructions for use. Actara to protect plant health. The use of the drug for potted flowers. Several forms of release
Feeding on the vegetative and generative organs of plants, harmful beetles and mites, in addition to a direct decrease in the quantitative and qualitative characteristics of the crop, are the 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 is increasing every year. At the same time, some items were banned due to high toxicity. Let's try to figure out what is , how dangerous the drug is for pests and people.
Important! In order not to "cheat" on own garden, buy pesticides is only in specialized stores. Pay attention to the packaging, hologram badges, the literacy of the instructions for using the drug and the price. Fakes are often cheaper, with rough grammatical errors, without the specified information about the manufacturer and place of packaging, date of manufacture and expiration date.
Description, composition and properties of the insecticide "Aktara"
"Aktara" is included in the list of insecticides of a new generation, characterized by high efficiency and fast action. The drug deserves attention with 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 types of pests. Used for spraying grain, fruit, vegetable crops, berry bushes and soaking seedlings of cabbage, tomatoes, peppers, eggplants, processing potatoes before planting. The insecticide is classified as a neonicotinoid of entero-contact systemic action. IN chemical composition the drug "Aktara" thiamethoxam in dosages of 240 g / l or 250 g / kg.
The drug is produced in the form:
- liquid concentrate in glass and plastic container capacity, respectively, 9 ml, 250 ml and 1 l;
- water-dispersible granules, packaged in polymer bags of 1.2, 4 g;
- soluble powder, packaged in foil bags of 4 g;
- tablets in blister packs.
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 combustion, begins to melt at 139 ° C, dissolves well in water at 25 ° C. Odorless, light cream powder.
Important! « Aktara" in terms of toxicity has a weak effect on earthworms, birds, aquatic organisms. Moderately affects humans and mammals. Very dangerous for bees.
The mechanism of action and the effect of the drug on pests
The active substance of the drug quickly penetrates through the leaves and spreads throughout the stem, providing a translaminar effect. That is, it affects even secretly living insects, regardless of weather conditions. It is characteristic that during the processing of fruit and vegetable crops "Aktara" does not accumulate plastic masses in the fruits. Thiamethoxam acts on pests after 30 minutes upon contact and ingestion, suppressing receptors and paralyzing the nervous system.
At first, insects refuse to accept food, after which they die. The protective function of the drug depends on the method of application of "Aktara": when spraying plants, it lasts for 24 days, and when applied under the roots - up to 60 days, which is due to metabolic processes in the fibers of the culture. 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 flower growers, Aktara is used as a universal remedy for most pests. In particular, it is effective in the fight against scale insects, thrips, Colorado potato beetles, whiteflies, weevils, flower beetles, beetles, geese, aphids, fleas, codling moths, cabbage scoops, bedbugs and complex soil pests.
Compatibility with other drugs
The pesticide is compatible with most other insecticides, herbicides, fungicides, pesticides, growth regulators (Ribav-Extra, Kornevin, Epin, Zircon). But in each case, a drug compatibility test is required. If during the inspection you notice precipitation, such combinations are ineffective. Not recommended for mixing with "Aktara" agrochemistry with an alkaline reaction.
Precautionary measures
The need to use an insecticide arises at the first manifestations of a crop disease. Taking into account the 3rd level of Aktara toxicity and its impact on humans, it is important to follow the rules for working with agricultural chemistry. Plant treatment is never carried out in hot or rainy, damp, windy weather. Best time- in the morning or in the evening. The insecticide needs 2 hours to completely absorb into the plant fibers and get into root system. After penetration, he is no longer afraid of rain or sun.
For safety reasons, all work with Aktara is carried out strictly following the manufacturer's recommendations. preparatory work are engaged exclusively on the street, protecting themselves with overalls, rubber gloves, goggles and a respirator. It is strictly forbidden to eat, smoke, drink alcohol at the same time. It is also recommended to limit contact between hands and face as much as possible. Don't forget to check your sprayer.
During processing, make sure that the poison does not fall on nearby vegetables, fruits or animal feed. After preparing the working solution and processing the plants, they remove the respirator, throw away the gloves, change clothes, wash their hands with soap and water, wash their face and rinse their mouth thoroughly. 
It is unacceptable to pollute sources, reservoirs, wells with the remains of an insecticide solution. Also, near them, you should not pour out water after cleaning containers and equipment contaminated during operation. Knapsack sprayer is washed daily, re-treating the crop plain water. Empty containers after agrochemistry must be burned without inhaling smoke and emitted particles. During the spraying period and after it, grazing is not allowed. livestock in the treated area. Also, within a radius of 4-5 kilometers, the flight of bees is limited 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 experience this, call your doctor immediately and get out of the room for fresh air.
Preparation and application of the solution
Before using "Aktara" as a fast-acting broad-spectrum insecticide, carefully read the instructions and strictly follow the recommendations. The effect will come depending on the processing method. The drug can be sprayed on branches, soaked seedlings, treated seeds or used for irrigation. 
If the process will be carried out with a knapsack sprayer, to prepare the working solution, the equipment tank is filled with a quarter of water and part of the mother solution is added. For its preparation, the drug package is diluted in 1 liter of water. It is recommended to take a larger container in order to mix the ingredients well. Then the total liquid in the sprayer tank is brought to 5 liters, closed with a lid and shaken vigorously. Manufacturers of "Aktara" have developed drug consumption rates, based on the characteristics of pests and the cultivated crop.
Eg:
- for processing indoor plants from thrips, aphids, whiteflies and scale insects, dilute 8 g of poison per 10 liters of water. The solution is sprayed on the stems and foliage with the expectation of consumption per 250 pots. From fungal mosquitoes and soil flies, the amount of the drug is reduced to 1 g, the mixture is used for soil irrigation;
- for spraying potatoes during growing season the norm is 150-200 ml of stock solution - Colorado beetles should disappear after 2 weeks;
- for spraying "Aktara" currant bushes from aphids, use 250 ml of the stock solution "Aktara" per 10 liters of water. Processing is carried out twice: before flowering and after picking berries;
- to get rid of decorative flower bushes from aphids, whiteflies, scale insects and pseudo scale insects, 8 g of the chemical is diluted per 10 liters of water based on the consumption of 1 liter of working fluid per 10 square meters.
Phytotoxicity is excluded if all the recommendations given by the manufacturer in the Aktara description are strictly followed.
Did you know? Doctors are convinced that all insecticides, regardless of the class of toxicity, affect humans. The consequences do not affect immediately, but as harmful substances accumulate.
If necessary, processing seed material potatoes dissolve 6 g of the drug in 3 liters of water. Root crops are evenly spread on the film and sprayed with a working solution, after which they are thoroughly mixed. Such potatoes cannot be stored, they are planted immediately. To soak the seedlings, a package of insecticide (1.4 g) is diluted in 1 liter of water. The solution is enough to process 200 plants. Their roots are soaked in a container of poison and left for 2 hours. The procedure is carried out 12 hours before landing. The remaining liquid is diluted to a volume of 10 liters for further watering of planted vegetable crops.
Universal preparation for combating most of the sucking, mining and other types of insect pests "Aktara" - effective remedy for houseplant care. The use of "Aktara" for indoor plants does not require special preparations. This means of enteric-contact action quickly acts on insects, which, under the action of active substances, stop sucking the juices from the roots and die.
"Aktara" for indoor plants kills pests such as:
- leafhopper;
- bug;
- whitefly;
- leech;
- flea;
- scab.
On the basis of an insecticide, you can prepare a solution that is watered with a plant, or you can simply add granules to the soil. Regardless of the method of application, "Aktara" for indoor plants acts very quickly on pests and completely destroys them in a day.
The drug can be bought in flower shops. There are 2 types of packaging:
- 4 g - vacuum bags;
- 250 g - glass jars.
To care for indoor plants, it is not at all necessary to buy a large package. The insecticide has a strong concentration and 1 g of the substance is enough to treat more than 200 pots of indoor flowers.
"Aktara" - instructions for use for indoor plants
Dissolving in water, the insecticide penetrates the roots and leaves of the plant. Pests, eating greens, are poisoned by poison and die. The effectiveness of the use of "Aktara" for indoor plants is also manifested in the fact that even those insects that live on inside leaves.
To properly use the insecticide, read the Aktar instructions for indoor plants. Wear gloves when spraying the plant and avoid getting the product in your eyes.
For external use, 4 g of the substance is diluted in 5 liters of water. Having processed the plant, the room is ventilated, and the surface next to the pot (windowsill, shelf) is wiped with a clean cloth.
If watering the soil with "Aktara" for indoor plants is used, then a less saturated solution is prepared. In a bucket with a capacity of about 10 liters, it will be enough to dissolve 1 g of insecticide.
The tool protects the plant for 1.5 months, but if you use it often, the pests can become addictive. Therefore, it is better to alternate this insecticide with others. In addition, it is imperative to follow the dosage, and if you do not know how to dilute "Aktara" for watering indoor plants, carefully study the instructions.
"Aktara" from a spider mite
Spider mite very often infects indoor plants, it is very difficult to deal with it, and not all remedies are effective. As for "Aktara", the instructions for use for indoor plants of which indicate that this remedy is not suitable for combating ticks, you can use it. Some flower growers claim that the remedy helps and the tick dies. But positive reviews about the effect of the drug most often relate to the primary use. In subsequent spraying "Aktara" may not be as effective.
Safety measures when working with Aktara
To breed "Aktara" for indoor plants and use it in pest control, you need to remember the measures that will help to avoid unpleasant consequences:
- use GLOVES;
- do not smoke, turn off the gas;
- make sure that no one eats or drinks water in the room where you are processing.
At the end of work, wash your hands with soap. If the product gets into the eyes, immediately rinse them with water. If there is a suspicion that the insecticide has entered the digestive tract, drink as much liquid as possible and try to induce vomiting.
Keep the product out of the reach of children. Never leave the working solution in storage. If the product remains, it must be poured out and the jar washed with cleaning agent or discarded.
Indoor flowers, as well as cultivated plants grown on suburban area, need drugs that could effectively deal with pests, and would also be useful for the pets themselves. One of these tools is "Aktara" for indoor plants. What are the advantages of this insecticide, why exactly is it the most effective - this and much more will be discussed below.
How pests get on houseplants
It is often not entirely clear how pests can get onto home plantings. However, different options are possible:
- through open window or a window;
- if indoor plants are taken out in summer period to fresh air;
- transmitted from diseased plants that got into the house from friends or acquaintances;
- on street shoes after returning from a walk;
- on the fur of domestic animals that were walked on the street;
- the pest-infested plant could have been hand-purchased from unknown vendors.
Forms of release and application of "Aktara"
This insecticide is produced in Switzerland. We developed the drug, meeting the wishes of gardeners and vegetable growers. But you can use it not only in the garden, but also for indoor plantings. This insecticide is an effective tool that is used on vegetable beds, in a flower garden, as well as in rooms where indoor flowers grow.
The instructions for use say that this chemical is effective for a number of pests that attack plants. The list of insects that Aktara has an effect on is indicated in the instructions. However, not all such bugs are indicated in it, for example, it does not mention spider mite, although the insecticide is very effective in controlling this small arachnid.
The drug "Aktara" is available in very convenient forms:
- as a concentrate suspension "Aktara";
- granular substance that quickly dissolves in water.
Granules "Aktara" are packaged in bags, the weight of each of which is 4 g. This packaging is convenient for use on small garden plots, as well as in the conditions of premises where home plantings grow. But for large farms, where it is necessary to process pests at the same time large areas, the release of granulated "Aktara" is arranged in packages of ¼ kilogram.
The suspension is released into the following forms: in the form of ampoules and vials.
Ampoules are most convenient when you have to process:
- small beds on which strawberries grow;
- flower beds planted with violets;
- home landings;
- rose bushes;
- orchids.
All of the above plants whole line others) this insecticide protects against:
- scale insects;
- spider mites.
Composition of the drug, similar means
The active ingredient in this insecticide is thiamethoxam. It is ¼ of the mass of this chemical agent. Aktara gets into the vegetative mass either through the skin of the leaves, or is absorbed by the root system from the soil when watered with an insecticide solution. Then it spreads along the stem throughout the plant.
After the drug has spread throughout the plant, it is no longer afraid of rain or hot weather - it has already been absorbed by the plant and began to work.
If this tool was not in a specialized store, then sellers can offer the following analogues:
- Tiara;
- Adamant;
- cruiser;
- Doctor.
What pests does Aktara fight?
This insecticide successfully and effectively fights the following "harmful" bugs:
- Colorado and May beetles;
- scab;
- cockroach larvae;
- and a few more insects.
Drops of the solution with Aktara fall on the bugs, caterpillars and their larvae, through their skin - inside, where they begin to act. eating leaves and nutrients from the cells of plants into which this drug has penetrated, this toxic substance also enters the body of insects. Insecticide is harmful to them nervous system, therefore, after ½ hour, these pests are no longer able to move or eat, and after some time they simply die. When released into the soil, this toxic substance begins to affect harmful insects that live in the ground.
This granular insecticide in a small package costs 76 - 100 rubles, and a ¼ kg package costs from 3,500 to 5,000 rubles. The place where this poisonous drug will be located should be inaccessible to babies or pets. These can be mezzanines, shelves at the top of the room, closets, well closed.
Do not store this product near food, medicines or pet food. The air temperature in this room can be from -10⸰С to +35⸰С with low humidity.
How to process indoor plants "Aktara"
This pesticide should be used when pests have just appeared on indoor plants. All flower pots should be placed on a table covered with oilcloth. Since the treatment will be carried out indoors, you do not have to worry that rain or strong winds can interfere with the fight against bugs.
Spraying should be carried out carefully so that the drug does not get on other pieces of furniture, walls or floors.
After processing, the oilcloth must be thoroughly washed and removed - in case it is still useful for further processing.
The prepared Aktara solution cannot be stored, so you should prepare such an amount that will be used immediately. At home, a conventional room sprayer is sufficient. However, it should be remembered that the solution is poisonous, the subsequent use of the sprayer for watering flowers (or for other purposes) is unacceptable.
A solution of this insecticide is prepared as follows:
- 1 small sachet of the drug should be diluted in liter jar with water at a temperature of +25⸰C (it is better to this procedure on fresh air- on the balcony or loggia);
- the sprayer flask is filled with ¼ water;
- add to it the required amount of concentrated Aktara solution for sprayed indoor flowers;
- then you should fill the sprayer tank with water to the required amount - 5 liters;
- close the reservoir tightly;
- then shake the sprayer to mix the insecticide solution.
The use of the drug for home plantings
To protect domestic green pets, it is enough to dilute 1 small bag of Aktara in a five-liter container. This amount of solution is enough for a whole home garden.
For the treatment of garden and garden plants, the consumption rate of the drug per bucket of water may vary. These norms are described in the instructions for use of the drug. And all fruit bushes and trees are treated against pests for the first time before flowering and the mass emergence of pests. The next treatment should be carried out after harvest.
The liquid form of the drug is usually used to treat garden and garden plants. The dilution rate of the drug is described in the instructions.
Unfortunately, harmful insects can become addicted to this insecticide. Therefore, if it becomes necessary to carry out repeated treatments, it is better to change insecticides so that they effectively help control pests.
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Aktara is a new generation fast-acting enteric-contact insecticide. It belongs to the group of neonicotinoids. Aktara is produced by a Swiss company. This tool is also used for houseplants. This tool protects them from many insect pests.
Release form
Aktara is available in the form of instant granules or suspensions. The granules are packaged in vacuum bags weighing 4 g each. They are convenient for processing indoor plants, strawberries, as well as flowerbeds of violets, orchids and roses. Aktara is also sold in 250-gram bags. Such volumes are used to process large horticultural plots, farms or plantations. There is also liquid Aktara. It is available in ampoules (1.2 ml) and vials (9 ml).
Properties and purpose
Aktara insecticide has a number distinctive features, which distinguish it from the mass of other similar drugs:
- protection against many insect pests (about a hundred species);
- well absorbed by roots and leaves;
- speed (Aktara manifests itself already 30-60 minutes after processing);
- active in all weather conditions;
- resistant to intense sunshine;
- long-term action of the remedy (1-2 months);
- low consumption rate and infrequent treatments;
- toxins do not accumulate in the plant;
- high efficiency both when spraying stems and foliage, and when watering the soil.
Aktara helps to improve the quality of foliage and fruits, helps to get rid of pests and protects the plant from re-attack by insects. The period of protective action of the drug is 1-2 months.
Areas of use
Aktara is widely used in horticulture and agriculture. This insecticide kills many of the most common insect pests. Among them:
- Colorado beetle;
- codling moth;
- scab;
- soil fly;
- thrips;
- whitefly;
- Chafer.
And this is far from an exhaustive list. There is controversy over spider mites. Indoor plants are often attacked by it. The instructions for the drug say that Aktara is ineffective against all types of ticks. However, many gardeners and housewives claim that with the primary lesion of this pest, the remedy copes with it completely.
Operating principle
The main active ingredient of this highly effective drug is thiamethoxam. It is found in Aktar at a concentration of 250 g/kg and 240 g/l. The tool is able to destroy even insects that have taken refuge during processing. When sprayed, the drug is absorbed leaf blade, and when watering - by the root system, then spreading throughout the plant. In the first case, Aktara protects the culture for 15-30 days, and in the second - 40-60 days.
Aktara begins to act 30-60 minutes after treatment. What is the essence of her actions? The pest feeds on treated parts of the plant. Inside the body of an insect, the active substances of Aktara disrupt the work digestive system by suppressing receptors. Because of this, the pest no longer wants to eat. Ultimately, the drug leads to paralysis of the nervous system, due to which the insect dies after 24 hours.
Instructions for use
When the first insects (or their larvae) are found, Aktara should be applied immediately. Plants can be both sprayed and watered. We will tell you more about the processing of indoor plants by Aktara.
Solution preparation
For indoor plants, the following solution is often prepared. First, in a container with a volume of 1.5-2 liters, 4 g of the drug should be diluted in 1 liter of water (mother solution). Then take the sprayer and fill it with 250 ml of water. For the treatment of flower crops, about 600 ml of mother liquor is poured into it. Then the volume of liquid in the sprayer is adjusted to 5 liters by adding clean water. The solution is thoroughly mixed and shaken, after which it can be used.
Application for indoor plants
It is possible to breed Aktara for indoor plants and more in a simple way- the drug is directly dissolved in water.
Actara is used when scale insects, whiteflies and aphids appear. For spraying decorative flower crops (violets, roses, orchids), 8 g of the drug is diluted in 10 liters of water (if a liquid form is used, then 1 ampoule is diluted in 0.75 liters of water). For 10 sq. m spend no more than 1 liter of solution. If thrips appeared on the roses, then 16 g of the drug should be diluted in 10 liters of water and the culture should be sprayed with this liquid.
But potted flower crops can be affected by fungal mosquitoes and soil flies. For watering indoor crops in case of damage by these weak pests, it is enough to prepare a solution at the rate of 1 g of the product per 10 liters of water. Aktara also saves them from aphids, scale insects, thrips and whiteflies. When they appear, a solution is prepared (8 g of the drug per 10 liters of water), which is watered with houseplants. Consumption rate for irrigation - 10 liters of liquid per 10 square meters. m., and when spraying - 2 liters per 100 sq. m. That is, with such a volume of solution, about 250 pots with plants can be processed.
As you can see, Aktara is used simultaneously for watering and spraying indoor plants, while its consumption is small. For example, 1 sachet of the product (4 g) and 5 liters of liquid is enough for one greenhouse. Therefore, it is advisable to divide the contents of the package into 4 equal parts (1 g each). Each such part should be diluted, if necessary, in 1.25 liters of water. This volume is quite enough for processing indoor plants in an apartment or in a private house.
For which plants is Aktara suitable?
Aktara is used more widely than described above. Actara can also process vegetables (cabbage, tomatoes, cucumbers, eggplants, peppers, onions, beets), fruits (apples, pears, plums, quince) and cereals, berry bushes(currant) and grapes.
Compatibility with other drugs
Aktara is perfectly combined with other drugs, as well as with some growth regulators (Ribav-Extra, Zircon, Epin). This insecticide cannot be used simultaneously with products that give an alkaline reaction (lime, Bordeaux liquid, soap).
Precautionary measures
Insecticide Aktara is a moderately hazardous substance (3rd degree of toxicity). When processing, you need to be very careful.
- When working with the drug, you need to wear a protective suit.
- Do not drink, eat or smoke during treatment.
- At the end of work, hands and face should be washed with soap.
- When processing indoor plants indoors, it is recommended to open all the windows (or even take the pots outside and process them in the fresh air).
Actions in case of poisoning
If Aktara's solution gets on the skin, then it must be carefully removed. soft cloth or cotton. If the eyes are affected, then they are washed for 10-15 minutes. Poisoning can be easily recognized. There is vomiting, nausea, general weakness. If these symptoms appear, you should immediately call a doctor. The victim must drink Activated carbon. It is also desirable to induce vomiting (but if a person has lost consciousness, then this is prohibited).
Storage
It is necessary to store the drug in a dry dark place at a temperature of -15-+30 degrees Celsius. The actor must be away from food products And medicines in a place inaccessible to children and animals.
Very often, the dream of a luxurious flower garden on the windowsill is broken through the fault of various pests that encroach on the beauty and health of indoor plants. In order to get rid of uninvited guests once and for all, we recommend using a systemic insecticide called Aktara.
"Aktara" - a description of the drug
Insecticide "Aktara" refers to preparations of enteric-contact action, showing activity against most sucking (, whitefly, bug, cicada), mining (mining moth) and gnawing (flea, Colorado potato beetle, leech,) insect pests. The pest that has fallen under the action of Aktara stops drinking the juices from the plant and dies within a day.
Aktara is produced in the form of granules, which can either be applied directly to the soil or used to prepare a solution for spraying plants. In any case, the first results from the use of Aktara will be visible within 15-60 minutes, and after 24 hours all pests will die.
On sale you can find two types of packaging of the drug - 4 gram vacuum bags and 250 gram glass jars. For home floriculture, a smaller package is quite enough, since one gram of the drug is enough to process 250 flower pots.
The Aktara insecticide is convenient in that it can be used at any time of the year and in any weather, since its formula is resistant to sunlight and does not change activity depending on air humidity. In addition, the drug is compatible with other types of insecticides and various top dressings.
"Aktara" - application for indoor plants
For the treatment of indoor flowers, the Aktara insecticide is diluted in water with a temperature of at least 25 ° C. For 5 liters of water, 4 grams of the drug is taken. The prepared solution is sprayed with pest-affected plants, and then the room is thoroughly ventilated. If for some reason spraying is impossible, then the Aktara solution is poured over the earth in flower pots. In this case, the solution is prepared in the following proportion: 1 gram of the drug per 10 liters of water.
Having been absorbed by the roots of the plant, "Aktara" enters its juice and thus also affects insects. This makes the use of "Aktara" for indoor plants very convenient, as it allows you to get rid of pests living on the underside of the leaf. After being applied to the soil, the term of the protective effect of the drug is 45 days, and after spraying - 20 days.
Despite the excellent damaging and protective properties of Aktara, it can be addictive in insect pests, therefore, for the maximum level of protection, this drug must be alternated with other insecticides.
"Aktara" from a spider mite
Quite often, indoor plants become a victim of the spider mite. Can Aktara be used to fight him? The instructions for the drug indicate that it is ineffective against all types of ticks. But many flower growers note that after using Aktara, not only scale insects and aphids, but also spider mites, left the plants. Most often this happened 
when plants are first attacked by this pest.
"Aktara" - precautions
When using Aktara, precautions should not be neglected: protect the skin of the hands with gloves, and the respiratory organs with a respirator. If contact with the skin could not be avoided, then the damaged area must be thoroughly washed with soap and the mucous membrane of the eye should be washed with a plentiful stream of water. In addition, Aktara should not be stored in places where children or pets can find it. If the drug was eaten, then the victim should be given plenty of fluids and induce vomiting, then give activated charcoal at the rate of 1 tablet per 10 kg of body weight and call an ambulance.
