Recently, much attention has been given toThe cultivation of garden crops is given to the safety of agricultural products. Organic products are very popular all over the world. Under these conditions, the use of pesticides and other drugs that accumulate in fruits and vegetables is limited. Biological agents are replacing chemicals, one of which is Bitoxibacillin. In this article, you will learn more about Bitoxibacillin, reviews about it, how it is applied.
Structure of the preparation
"Bitoxibacillin" is an insecticide,based on the activity of certain types of bacteria. Its production is regulated by GOST R 57202-2016. It contains the strain Bacillus thuringiensis var. Thuringiensis. It is the main active ingredient. Also, the active ingredients are its constituent toxins: delta-endotoxin, beta-exotoxin. Auxiliary components are the fillers necessary to maintain the activity of the drug.
Act
This remedy begins when it hits.into the body of the pest. The effect of the drug affects mainly the digestive system, resulting in a sharp reduction in insect feeding due to certain biological mechanisms. The action also applies to the pest breeding system. Fecundity decreases, the vitality of the larvae becomes significantly lower. The reduction in the number of insects usually occurs from the first to the tenth day after treatment. The mass death of insects is usually observed in the interval between the third and the seventh day after its introduction onto the plot.
Caterpillars perish on beetles most quicklythe tool is somewhat slower. This is due to the amount of food absorbed by insects. The larger this volume, the more the toxins contained in the preparation act on insects.
The tool also has another usefulproperty. It is characterized by a specific smell, which has a repellent effect for insects. This property allows you to reduce the number of larvae pests.
Security
The drug belongs to the third class of danger.The active ingredients of the drug do not have a toxic effect on mammals and humans. The remedy is safe for bees. But it is not recommended for use in breeding silkworms, as it is toxic to them.
Although this drug is considered safe forman, but when working with him should follow the generally accepted rules for handling insecticides: work with gloves, and if the solution gets on the skin, wash it with water. If swallowed accidentally, flush the stomach and consult a doctor.
Do not drink, eat, or smoke when working with the product.
Processing must be carried out usingrespirator. It is desirable to have special clothes (overalls). In case of hypersensitivity to the components of the drug, clothing should be selected in such a way that it completely covers the skin of a person.
What kinds of pests does it get rid of?
This means against a wide rangeinsect pests. "Bitoxibacillin" from the Colorado potato beetle is quite effective. You can use it from this pest on potatoes, tomatoes, eggplants and other crops.
The drug can be used from spider mites, all sorts of caterpillars that affect fruit crops.
Good action can also be achieved by using Bitoxibacillin for aphids.
High efficacy of the drug showed andprocessing cabbage from pests. It can be used on cabbage whitefish, ognevka and other types of pests. Spraying is performed at the moment of presence of first-second-age caterpillars on plants.
For which plant species is the drug used?
“Bitoxibacillin” may be used forplants of the family solanaceous (tomatoes, peppers, potatoes, eggplants), for cabbage, root crops (carrots, beets), fruit crops (apples, pear trees and others), berry crops (currants, gooseberries), cucumbers. Application for flowers and herbs is possible.
How to prepare a solution
Bitoxibacillin is a brownish-gray powder. It may also be a brown liquid.
We give the rules, how to breed "Bitoxibacillin" inpowder form. Before use, dilute with water. Moreover, the water should be used with a temperature not higher than 20 degrees, so as not to spoil the drug. The fact is that at a higher temperature in the solution, sporulation begins, thus, the drug loses its activity. First you need to prepare the tool by dissolving in a small amount of water (this rule applies only to the product in powder form). Then the resulting mass is diluted with water to the required volume. This solution should be used on the day of preparation.
The proportion of breeding depends on many factors:
- on the type of plant;
- from the area of the treated surface;
- on the type of pests;
- on how plants are affected by pests;
- from the means used (equipment).
The generally accepted standards for breeding are as follows:
- For processing "Bitoxibacillin" eggplant,Tomatoes, peppers, and potatoes from the Colorado potato beetle use a proportion of 40-100 grams per 10 liters of water. Spraying is done in 6-8 days during the appearance of the beetle larvae.
- For processing cabbage is recommended to use a dilution of 40-50 grams / 10 liters of water. Re-processing is done every seven days.
- For apple, plum, apricot and other fruit crops, a dilution of 40-80 grams per 10 liters of water is used.
- Currants and gooseberries are treated with a solution with a dilution of 80-100 grams of the drug per 10 liters of water.
- Cucumbers against spider mites are treated with a solution with a concentration of 80-100 grams per 10 liters of water.
- Ornamental crops and medicinal plants should be sprayed with a solution with a substance concentration of 50-70 grams / 10 liters of water.
Now on sale is equally common asa preparation in the form of powder, and in the form of suspension. Completely different rules compared with the powder are provided for liquid Bitoxibacillin. Instructions for use provides for the dilution of the purchased solution (suspension) with water immediately before use. The usual rate is 35 milliliters per 5 liters of water. In order to get rid of insects that are in the soil, you will need twice the amount of the drug (70 milliliters per 5 liters of water).
The resulting solution should be used immediately. It is not subject to storage. After use, residual solution must be disposed of.
"Bitoxibacillin": instructions for use
"Bitoxibacillin" can be used in conjunction with other types of drugs, including those of chemical origin.
Средство применяется в форме опрыскивания plants. To do this, the surface of the leaves of plants is carefully treated with a working solution of the drug. Processing takes place in 6-8 days. This interval depends on the number of insect infestations and weather conditions. Spraying is done in the morning or in the evening; it is not recommended to carry it out in rainy weather.
It should also be processed wheninsects are in a state of larvae; for adults, the preparation is practically harmless. Therefore, it is very important not to miss the optimal spraying time.
"Bitoxibacillin" should be applied at a temperature not lower than fifteen degrees Celsius, the optimum temperature is from 18 to 30 degrees.
For greater efficiency, it is recommended to add 2 tablespoons of powdered milk to the working solution (per 10 liters of prepared liquid). This provides the best preservation of the drug on the leaves of plants.
Bitoxibacillin: reviews
How do consumers rate it?On the Internet you can find numerous reviews on Bitoxibacillin. Most of them are positive. Consumers say the drug is more safe than chemical insecticides. The interest of its application is caused by this factor.
Многие покупатели применяют это средство together with other drugs. From the reviews we can conclude that such use is a good tool against various kinds of pests. But despite this, the drug has its drawbacks. Based on the reviews, the main pros and cons of this tool were formulated.
Benefits
Among the main advantages are:
- efficacy against many types of pests;
- possibility of application on various types of crops;
- relative safety;
- compatibility with chemicals, which makes it possible to combine them;
- possibility of processing at any time;
- short waiting time after processing;
- does not affect birds, mammals.
Main disadvantages
You can also highlight the disadvantages of "Bitoxibacillin". Reviews found on the Internet note:
- has a contact action (effective only in the case of leaf-eating insects);
- has activity only against certain types of insects;
- rapid decomposition period, re-treatment required;
- unpleasant smell;
- limited efficiency (almost completely kills insect larvae, almost does not affect adults).
Shelf life
The shelf life of Bitoxibacillin is 1.5 years at a temperature of from -30 to + 30 degrees Celsius. Packaging during storage should not be damaged.
conclusions
"Bitoxibacillin" is an excellent tool fordisposal of pests, in addition, it has a biological effect, and its use does not affect the quality of vegetables and fruits. Given the good reviews on the drug, it is safe to say that its use is quite reasonable, but you should also take into account the shortcomings of the drug.
