What is Akarin? Instructions for use, reviews on the effectiveness of this tool will be discussed below.
Basic information
What is the “Acarin" drug? Instructions for use informs that it is a biological agent of contact-intestinal action, intended for the treatment of currants and vegetables against ticks. Also, the drug in question is no less effective against a whole complex of other pests.
Features of the tool
The drug "Akarin", the instructions for use of which are presented below, is one of the few agents with a wide spectrum of action (in open and closed ground), directed against most pests.
According to many experts, the drug in question has a detrimental effect on the Colorado potato beetle, herbivorous ticks, leaf-gnawing hard-winged, open-sitting aphids, sawfly and Lepidoptera larvae, thrips, and also some mining pests.
We can not say that this tool effectively acts against a number of gall nematodes that live in protected ground.
Action and composition
What does “Acarin" contain? Instructions for use indicate that the main component of this tool is a complex of highly specific natural neurotoxins that are produced by soil fungus. After their penetration into the organism of pests by contact or intestinal route (in microscopic doses), they irreversibly affect their NS.
On sale, this tool comes in 2 and 5 ml ampoules. It is not toxic to humans, but it has a faint and rather unpleasant odor.
Features of the tool
What is remarkable about the preparation “Akarin"? The instruction for use claims that this is a new generation tool with a huge number of advantages. It is able to be stored for two years, has a low consumption, and also effectively destroys all pests without causing them addiction, including with repeated use.
It should be noted that this drug is absolutely safe for humans and other warm-blooded. It selectively affects different types of arthropods. In addition, in recommended dosages, this remedy is completely non-toxic for predatory bugs, aphids, ants, spider-spiders, earthworms and ground beetles.
What other features does Acarin have? Instructions for use, the description states that it can be used without any concerns during harvesting, since its active substance decomposes into simple elements after two days.
This tool has been widely tested in both open and closed ground. In our country, it has established itself as a drug that has no equal in biological activity, as well as in a set of environmental and sanitary-hygienic characteristics.
The drug "Acarin": instructions for use
For the effective use of the tool in question, certain rules should be followed.
Temperature mode
The treatment of plants with this drug must be carried out in dry, calm and clear weather. It should be noted that even minor precipitation can significantly reduce the effectiveness of "Acarina". The same applies to air temperatures below 16-20 ° C.
The duration of the drug
Acarine venom is nerve agent. Processing with this agent is best carried out with a sprayer, which will provide fine dispersion of the liquid, as well as uniform wetting of the entire surface to be treated (stem or leaf).
The death of pests after using this drug occurs on the 3rd day, and the maximum effect of its use falls on the 6th day.
The insecticidal effect of this agent on the surface of the sheet can last up to 72 hours (under favorable weather conditions).
The drug in question is not addictive in pests, and therefore the frequency of treatment with them does not reduce its effectiveness.
Long-term storage of the working solution is not permissible. It should be used within 60 minutes after preparation.
Compatibility
This tool acts superficially, that is, it does not penetrate the leaves. In this regard, to achieve a better result, it is recommended to add a kind of “adhesive” to the working solution. As it can be used a small amount of shampoo, insecticidal or laundry soap. Such funds will allow the drug to remain on the plant for a long time.
It is impossible not to say that Akarin is compatible with various microelements, fertilizers and stimulants. By adding these substances to the working solution, you will not only help protect your plants, but also nourish them well and increase their immunity. In addition, the addition of surface-active components to Akarin significantly increases its effectiveness against a complex of sucking and gnawing pests in open ground.
Recommended dosage of the drug, reviews
How much should use the drug “Acarin KE”? The instruction for use states that for 1 liter of water should be:
- 3 ml of solution for scoop, moth, leafworm and moth;
- 2 ml - for the Colorado potato beetle and ticks;
- 4 ml - for white cabbage and turnip;
- 6 ml - for aphids.
It should be noted that one treatment with this drug is sufficient against ticks, 2 against caterpillars (the second after a month), and 3 against bugs (every 10-13 days).
According to consumer reviews, killing pests, the tool in question significantly increases the yield of vegetable and berry plants. Also, gardeners attribute the advantages of this drug to its lack of toxic effects on humans.