Contact acaricide, which has an ovicidal prolonged effect, destroys the red (Panonychus ulmi) and spider mites (Tetranychus urticae and Tetranychus mcdanieli). Active ingredient: clofentesin clofentezine, at a concentration of 500 g/L. Manufacturer: Makhteshim Chemical Works Ltd, Israel. Available as an emulsion concentrate, odorless, in 2 ml ampoules. Hazard class - 4 (slightly toxic substance).
Instruction
Mechanism of action: clofentesin clofentezine belongs to the chemical class of tetrazines, inhibits the processes of metamorphosis of ticks. It is used against all types of ticks, pests of indoor and garden plants.
Apollo acaricide features
- hormonal acaricide;
- allows you to fight ticks during the development phase of the egg - larva - nymph;
- has an ovicidal effect - it destroys larvae of spider ticks of younger ages;
- does not kill adults, but sterilizes them. Adult ticks die naturally;
- does not show toxicity to beneficial insects and acarifages;
- does not exhibit phytotoxic effects;
- may be mixed with other insecticides and fungicides having a neutral aqueous solution reaction.
Recommendations
- it is recommended to use Apollo after flowering, when the population density of ticks reaches or exceeds the threshold level;
- timely spraying protects plants from settlement by ticks for 60-90 days;
- Apollo provides the best results when spraying larvae from eggs that have overwintered before coming out - for garden crops, this is the phase from kidney swelling to inflorescence extension;
- due to the long action of Apollo, it is enough to use 2 times during the spring-summer season, but if necessary, you can alternate with other acaricides;
Flow rates
Dilute 2 ml of Apollo in 5 liters of warm water, the drug has a bright pink color, it is clearly visible on the leaves. Apollo has a contact effect, is not absorbed through the sheet and, therefore, not sprayed tick eggs will not suffer, therefore, to achieve maximum effect, careful wetting and application of the solution in the most secluded places is of fundamental importance. When spraying - wet both surfaces of leaves, petioles, knots, especially if the mouth of the leaf widely covers the stem, the surface of the ground in pots. For the best effect, you can soak the entire aerial part of small plants in Apollo solution. In pots with orchids, you need to spray the bark, it is better to water with immersion for 2 minutes.
How to breed Apollo
To dilute a small amount of the drug, use a medical syringe - 0.4 ml per 1 liter of water. The rest of the acaricide can be stored in the refrigerator separately from the products (label: "poison") and used as needed.
Toxicity
Clofentesin is not toxic to warm-blooded and bees, low toxic to birds.
Security measures. Avoid contact with eyes and skin when handling the product. It is unacceptable to eat, drink and smoke. After work, wash your hands and face thoroughly.
First aid in case of poisoning: if the drug gets on the skin, wash it off with soap and water; in case of contact with eyes, rinse abundantly with running water; if you get into the digestive tract, drink 3-4 glasses of water, induce vomiting, take several tablets of activated carbon, seek medical help.