The potent Actellik insecticide, the instructions for use of which must be strictly observed, allows you to protect potted plants from pests. The drug acts on the enemies of garden and agricultural plants, as well as domestic and barn insects.
Actellik is a permitted analogue of Bi-58, which today is completely prohibited for use in an apartment or on a personal plot.
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Actellik: prescription of the drug
The agent is an organophosphorus compound, the main active substance in which is pyrimifos-methyl. An insecticide is produced in the form of an emulsion of a concentrate, which is designed to dissolve in 5 l of water. Powder in 2 ml ampoules can also be produced. It should be diluted in 2 liters of water.
The drug is recommended for widespread use, as it successfully protects crops in open and closed ground, as well as indoor plants. Proven effectiveness against many pests.
Due to its effects are destroyed:
- ants
- Colorado beetle;
- mealybug;
- spider mite;
- gall mite;
- pocket tick;
- felt mite;
- flat body;
- aphid;
- scale insects;
- thrips;
- drooling pennies;
- cattails;
- saw cutters;
- weevils;
- moths;
- earwigs
- nut growers;
- barbel
- goldilocks
- bark beetles;
- caterpillars.
The drug is also used for disinfection of industrial grain and vegetable storages, as well as medical and sanitary facilities.
Insecticide is a highly toxic chemical composition that belongs to hazard class 2.By its ability to preserve in soil and water, as well as the ability to accumulate, it belongs to class 3. The product is especially dangerous for fish and other aquatic inhabitants. Its toxicity is also high in relation to birds, honey collecting, pollinators and earthworms.
The mechanism of action on parasites
Actellic is a non-systemic insecticide. The type of exposure is intestinal contact. The penetrating activity of the product is high, and therefore it allows you to effectively exterminate pests not only on the outside, but also on the inside of the leaf. An insecticide enters the body of insects with food and through the respiratory system.
Depending on the type of plant, the quality of processing, and also at what stage of development the pests are, their death occurs in the period from 5 minutes to 2 hours. In rare cases - up to 12 hours. Indoor plants after treatment are under the protection of the drug for another 14 days. This helps prevent their re-infection if pests are left somewhere in the room.
Instructions for use
Compliance with the instructions for the drug is very important, because otherwise there is a high risk that the person who is carrying out the treatment will recover or spoil the plant by choosing too high a concentration. If, on the contrary, the product is diluted poorly, it will not eliminate all pests.
How to breed?
Depending on the form of release, dilute the composition in 5 liters of water (for suspension) or 2 liters of water (for powder). If the accumulation of pests on the plant is significant, then it is allowed to increase the concentration of the product. In this case, the amount of water is reduced by 2 times. After the drug is completely dissolved, you can start using it, strictly observing the rules for working with toxic substances.
When processing it is necessary to ensure that the solution gets on all the leaves. Otherwise, part of the pests may remain on the plant and survive the effects of the insecticide.
It is possible to process indoor ornamental plants no more often than 1 time in 6 months. The volume of mortar that is needed for exposure depends on the size of the stands.
Precautionary measures
Compliance with safety rules when processing indoor plants from pests is very important. They should not be neglected, as this can lead to negative health consequences.
Key recommendations:
- Use of personal protective equipment, such as rubber gloves, a respirator and goggles.
- Use of work clothing that should be washed immediately after treatment.
- Preparation of the solution in a special container not used for people or animals. You can take plastic bottles, which after treatment will be eliminated.
- The lack of an aquarium in the room where the treatment is carried out. The drug is extremely dangerous for fish, and therefore the flowers that were in one room must be taken to another place.
- The absence of children and pets in the room at the time of treatment.
- Processing indoor plants is best done by taking them to fresh air. This will reduce the risk of poisoning from households.
- When processing plants in the office, this should be done before the weekend, leaving the room ventilated. Do not process plants in a closed place in which people are.
- After processing, removing personal protective equipment and work clothing, wash your hands with soap, wash and rinse your mouth with clean water.
It is strictly forbidden to involve children and persons suffering from mental disorders and mental retardation in the treatment of plants with the use of actellics. Also, it is impossible to carry out work at the time of exacerbation of chronic diseases and with the defeat of the body by viral infections, in which there is irritation of the mucous membrane of the nasal passages.
First aid for poisoning
When there is a violation of the rules for using the product, there is a high probability of poisoning. In this case, it is important to urgently provide first aid to the victim.
- Skin contact. This situation is the simplest and least dangerous. It is enough to wash the place with running water and soap and apply a cream on the skin so that it does not dry out.
- Contact with eyes. In this case, it is urgent to rinse the eyes with cold water and then consult an ophthalmologist, even if there is no discomfort in the eyes. This is required for the reason that there may be damage to the cornea of the eye, which, without treatment, will progress and lead to loss of vision.
- Ingestion. In such a situation, there is a threat to the life of the victim. It should urgently be drunk with plenty of water and induce vomiting. An ambulance is also required, as hospitalization is indicated in this condition.
Keeping safety rules and keeping the insecticide out of the reach of children will save you from problems.
What indoor plants are used for?
The tool is universal, and it can be used for indoor plants of various species. An exception is those that are not allowed to be sprayed.
Compatibility with other pesticides
If complex treatment of plants is necessary, a combination of Actellik with other insecticides and fungicides is allowed, which do not contain copper and calcium. In the event that when the two agents are combined, a lump falls out or a liquid stratifies, this indicates the incompatibility of the drugs.
With the correct use of pesticides, they can quickly restore the good condition of indoor plants and at the same time not harm the owners. If there are fears that using Actellik according to the rules will not work, it is worth choosing a safer tool.
