To combat pests of ornamental plants in the room, you can use biological products that have low toxicity for humans and pets. Detailed instructions for the use of Fitoverm, reviews and recommendations of flower growers will help rationally take advantage of the product. The active component of a biopesticide decomposes in the environment without harming it.
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Fitoverm: prescription of the drug
Breeding indoor plants is complicated by the need to combat pests and diseases of green pets. Strong chemical substances cannot be used in premises, and the effect of treatment with folk remedies is short-lived. Biological pesticides have a toxic effect on pests, but do not accumulate in the tissues and cells of plants.
The drug Fitoverm is intended for the destruction of insects and ticks parasitizing on ornamental and agricultural plants:
- mealybugs;
- spider mites;
- leaflets;
- Tailtail
- scale shield;
- moths;
- thrips;
- sciaride;
- aphids and other groups of pests.
The biological product is recommended for spraying in the garden, home gardens, for spraying indoor plants and indoor flowers. Inhabitants of a green corner can not be taken out for processing from premises.
The mechanism of action on parasites
The active substance of the drug - Aversectin C is a fourth-generation biological insecticide and acaricide. The Latin names for these classes of arthropods are Acari and Insecta; and the word caedo means kill.The tool, obtained on the basis of the vital products of the microorganism Streptomyces avermitilis, refers to intestinal and contact biopesticides. Fitoverm has a detrimental effect on pests, but does not accumulate in plant tissues.
Important! Contact poisoning effect is manifested after the solution moistens the integument of the pests. At the same time, the drug enters the body through the intestines when eating processed plants.
After the Fitoverm solution enters the digestive tract, Aversectin destroys the intestinal wall and ends up in the body cavity. Most insects and ticks lose their ability to feed after 8 hours, aphids - after 10-15 hours. On days 3–7, the drug causes paralysis and death of arthropods. Fitoverm does not act on eggs, therefore, repeated treatments are needed to destroy new generations of harmful organisms.
The protective effect of the drug lasts up to 20 days indoors. The higher the air temperature, the more effective the tool “works”. When processing in wet weather on an open balcony, loggia, terrace, the protection period can be reduced to 1 week.
Aversectin does not accumulate in air, soil and water, as it decomposes within 12 hours. The prepared solution is not recommended to be stored - it loses its properties. Also, the Fitoverm drug is not used for watering plants, since the active substance is not absorbed by the root system.
Instructions for use
On each package of Fitoverm biological product there are instructions on the timing and frequency of treatments. Dosages and dilution methods are also described in the instructions. The ampoules contain a concentrated emulsion that should be dissolved in water immediately before spraying the plants. It is necessary to adhere to the manufacturer's recommendations, then the result will be close to the expected effect.
How to breed?
To obtain a working solution, Fitoverm emulsion is mixed with a certain volume of water in a special sprayer for indoor flowers or a spray gun adapted for these purposes. First, part of the water is poured into the container, the ampoule with the emulsion is opened, the liquid is mixed until completely dissolved. Then add water to the volume specified in the instructions for the drug.
Important! Dilute the drug immediately before treatment. Plants are sprayed only with freshly prepared liquid. Use the right amount of solution, the rest is poured into the toilet.
Dosages of the drug for the destruction of the main pests of indoor plants:
- Spider mites. Dissolve 1 ampoule (2 ml) in 1 liter of water.
- Thrips. Dilute the contents of 1 ampoule in 200 ml of water.
- Aphids. Dissolve 1 ampoule in 250 ml of water.
- Other pests. Add 2 ml of the biological product to 500 ml of water.
Diluted with water drug Fitoverm with every hour of storage loses effectiveness. This feature should be considered for those who plan to process plants several times. For the next spraying, it is necessary to again prepare the working solution in accordance with the instructions.
Precautionary measures
Fitoverm refers to drugs of the third hazard class, that is, it has low toxicity to humans. It is recommended that all spraying work be completed within 1 hour so as not to endanger oneself. It is necessary to properly dilute the drug and dispose of its residues, use at the dosages indicated by the manufacturer. The containers used for dissolving and spraying must be thoroughly rinsed, stored separately from food and dishes.
Work with pesticide solutions should be in rubber gloves, use a respirator. No food should be taken during treatments. If spraying plants is carried out on an open balcony, loggia and terrace, it is recommended to perform work in calm weather, preferably in the evening when there are no bees.After processing, clothes and a hat should be washed, all used containers, tools should be rinsed several times with water.
First aid for poisoning
In case of contact with skin or eyes, rinse with water. If by accident the drug got into the digestive tract, then you need to rinse the stomach. In case of intoxication or an allergic reaction, an intestinal adsorbent, for example, activated carbon, is taken. Processing stop, go to fresh air.
What indoor plants are used for?
The drug Fitoverm is used to destroy insects and ticks that harm the violets, orchids, balsam and many other indoor plants. This universal remedy is most effective when thoroughly processing the entire plant, including the lower surfaces of leaves, buds, buds.
The emulsion is colorless and odorless, but after spraying, the solution may leave shiny or matte streaks on the plants. Violets are placed for a while in an unlit place, so that the drops of the solution dry. Other flowers can be washed with water a few days after spraying.
Re-treatment is recommended after 4 days. With severe infection of plants with dense leaves, 4 sprayings may be required with an interval between them of 4–5 days.
Compatibility with other pesticides
To combat the complex of harmful organisms, mixtures of biopesticides are used. You can combine a solution of Fitoverm with pyrethroids. To prepare the mixture, take half the dose of each drug. The effect comes faster, lasts a longer time. Fitoverm is also combined with fertilizers for foliar top dressing.
