Medvetox - instructions for use against the bear and ants
An insecticidal preparation of intestinal action, designed to combat the bear and garden ants, is Medvetox, the instructions for use of which recommend the use of a granular agent to protect the root system of seedlings, root crops of vegetable and flower crops.
Release form and composition
The insecticide has an enteric-toxic effect. After the bears eat the drug that attracts them with their smell, they die within a few hours. Diazinon is the main active ingredient in Medvetox.
This is a biological toxin that, when it enters the insect's body, stops its respiratory tract, leading to death. The remaining poisoned bears try to get out of their holes, after which they can be collected by hand and thrown away.
Medvetox is effective not only against the bear and garden ants, but also against other insects that live under the ground and in the root area on the soil surface.
This insecticidal preparation is used to combat onion and cabbage fly, furrowed weevils that damage flower seedlings and wireworms that feed on potato tubers.
Benefits of an insecticide
The drug from the bear has a number of advantages over other insecticidal drugs, thanks to which Medvetox has gained wide popularity among summer residents and gardeners:
- the product is completely safe for earthworms and other beneficial insects that live in the soil;
- Medvetox has a quick insecticidal effect - bears die within 2-4 hours after eating the pellets;
- the preparation contains an aromatic additive that attracts insects;
- to destroy pests, a minimum amount of insecticide is required - no more than a granule for each insect;
- Medvetox does not dissolve in soil and is not washed off with water;
- the effectiveness of the product does not depend on weather conditions and lasts up to 20 days;
- after 3 weeks, the insecticide breaks down into components that are safe for the environment.
With strict adherence to the instructions for use, Medvetox does not pose any threat to human health and the environment. The drug is very economical to use - for a furrow with a length of 13-16 m, a small sachet weighing 30 g is enough.
Medvetox: instructions for use against a bear
In the instructions for the use of Medvetox, the manufacturer indicates that the insecticidal preparation does not require the preparation of a solution. The granules are already ready for use, it is enough to simply add them to the soil, keeping in mind a few basic rules.
Application rules:
- Make several furrows 3-4 cm deep around the perimeter of the vegetable patch or in the aisle.
- Sprinkle each groove with granules using about 30 g (1 sachet) Medvetox for 10-15 m.
- Level the soil and spray the furrows with insecticide.
- Treatment of the garden with Medvetoks is best done in the evening.
- After using the drug, the remnants of the insecticide and the packaging must be disposed of.
- The insecticide must be applied to the soil no later than 7-8 weeks before harvest.
With a large number of bears in the personal plot, the instructions for use for Medvetoks recommend re-processing the beds after 21 days. It is at this time that new bear larvae hatch.
When using Medvetox, it must be borne in mind that in the body of the bear, resistance (resistance) to insecticides is quickly developed. Therefore, even with a large number of pests, this tool is not used for two seasons, it must be alternated with other drugs.
To protect potatoes from wireworm insecticidal granules are introduced into the soil during root planting. To combat onion and cabbage flies, Medvetox should be applied to the soil surface with its simultaneous loosening.
Medvetox preparation: instructions for use in the fight against ants
Many summer residents and gardeners are faced with an infestation of ants on the roots of young seedlings. Medvetox can also be used for pest control. The preparation granules should be scattered near the ant paths and all places where insects have been seen.
Dig several grooves near the anthill, pour insecticidal granules into them and dig in with a thin layer of soil. Also, Medvetox can be applied directly into the anthill by making several depressions of 2-3 cm in it.
When processing potato bushes or ornamental flower crops, the drug must be applied to the soil during the growing season of plants.
Precautions
Medvetox belongs to industrial insecticides. Therefore, when working with this drug, all safety measures must be observed:
- When treating a personal plot with Medvetox, you need to use safety glasses, rubber gloves and a respirator.
- Work with insecticide should be carried out away from children, pets and farm animals, chickens, ducks and other birds.
- During insecticidal treatment, do not eat, drink or smoke.
- The package with the drug should only be opened in the open air.
- After completing the work, you need to wash, wash all open areas of the body with soap and water.
- Considering the third class of toxicity for bees, Medvetox cannot be used during flowering of honey plants.
Medvetox is believed to have toxic effects on honey bees and fish. Therefore, treatment with the drug should be carried out away from apiaries and water protection zones of fishery reservoirs.
Medvetox is an effective insecticidal preparation that helps to quickly get rid of the bear and garden ants in the backyard. If used correctly and the instructions are followed, the product is safe for humans and the environment.