How to use "Agravertin": purpose, safety measures and dosage

Content

General information
Instructions for use
Security measures

"Agravertin" is an insectoacaricide of biological origin based on an extract of soil fungus. It is considered versatile because it kills most of the known insect pests and several types of mites. Below are instructions for the use of "Agravertine" and some other information related to its use.

General information

The main characteristics of the drug are shown in the table:

Country and manufacturer	Russia, CJSC "Agrovetservice"
Price category	23-30 rubles. for 1 ampoule (4 ml)
Active substance	Avertin N. Penetrates into the pest's body and inhibits the nervous system, resulting in paralysis and then death.
Appointment	The impact is contact-intestinal.
	Destroys Colorado beetles, codling moth, aphids, ticks, leafworm, sawfly, cabbage and turnip whites, spider mites (both adults and larvae).
Hazard Class	Class 3: low-hazard to humans, warm-blooded animals and birds, not hazardous to plants, moderately toxic to bees, but dangerous to fish.
What plants is it used on	Potatoes, apple trees, cabbage, currants, eggplants, tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, various indoor plants.
Resistance	Not addictive to insects.
Speed of action	Effective after 2 days, most noticeable after 6 days *.
Protection period after processing	1-3 weeks.
Waiting period	Before harvest - at least 5 days, depending on the crop **.
Combination with other means	Do not mix with other drugs, but can be used together with fertilizers and growth stimulants.

* The speed of action depends on where the drug is used: in greenhouses the first effect is noticeable after 7–8 hours, in open ground - after 12–16 hours.

** Potatoes are last processed 3 weeks before harvest, cabbage - 1 month, grapes and fruit trees - 1.5 months.

Instructions for use

The sequence of actions is as follows:

Wear a face shield, goggles, gloves and special clothing.
The required amount of the drug is calculated.
The ampoule is opened, the contents are first dissolved in a small amount of water (up to 0.5 l).
Then mix thoroughly and make up with water to the required volume.
Pour into a spray container (you can mix it right away) and start processing the plants. The essence of the procedure is careful spraying of foliage and shoots.

The drug does not penetrate deep into the plant, therefore, so that the liquid cannot drain quickly, it is better to add a soap component to the solution - a little liquid soap or shampoo, literally 1 ml per 1 liter of the finished solution.

The concentration of the working solution depends on the plant being treated.

Culture	Solution concentration	Consumption	Number of treatments
cabbage	5 ml for 2.5 l of water	8-10 l per 100 m 2	Depends on the pest: Ø from the Colorado potato beetle - 2-3 times with an interval of 2 weeks; Ø from the tick - 1 treatment; Ø from caterpillars and other pests - 2 times with an interval of 1 month
potatoes	5 ml for 1.5 l of water	5-10 l per 100 m 2
currant	5 ml for 1.5 l of water	1-2 liters per bush
cucumber	5 ml for 1 liter of water	5-7 l per 100 m 2
pepper
tomatoes
eggplant

It is recommended to process plants in dry, calm weather, as rain or wind will quickly remove the residues of the product.

Security measures

The drug is slightly toxic to humans and animals. It is also weakly dangerous for bees. But you can release them from the apiary at least a day after processing. Spraying must be done with a mask and special clothing, gloves and glasses.If the product gets on the skin or eyes, there is a burning sensation and other extraneous sensations.

First aid measures are as follows:

In case of contact with skin, wash with plenty of water, then with soap or soda solution.
In case of contact with eyes, rinse for 10-15 minutes under clean running water.
If swallowed, take 2-3 tablets of activated carbon, try to induce vomiting.
If vapors enter the lungs, immediately stop work, change clothes and go out into fresh air. If necessary, the victim should be given artificial respiration.

If symptoms persist within a few hours, see your doctor. If the drug gets inside, it is better to immediately call emergency help.

The drug is stored separately from food, medicine, feed, without access to direct sunlight, away from children and pets. Storage temperature - in the range of -15^aboutFrom to +25^aboutFROM.

The shelf life is 2 years, so you can use the fresh drug within 2 seasons. Storing the finished solution is undesirable - the entire volume must be spent on the day of its preparation.

A review of the drug "Agravertin" and an analysis of reviews about it shows that this is a fairly effective tool that has a wide spectrum of action. Insectoacaricide destroys most common pests, and the effect occurs within a few days. Since the drug does not cause resistance, the treatment can be carried out for several seasons in a row.