"Bankol" from the Colorado potato beetle and Medvedka: instructions for use and safety measures
"Bankol" is an insecticide of chemical origin that allows you to cope with bears, Colorado potato beetle and some other pests. The product is moderately dangerous for humans and beneficial insects. However, you must carefully follow the instructions for use of "Bankola" so as not to risk your health and not pollute the environment.
General information
The active ingredient, waiting period and other important characteristics of the drug are described in the table:
| Country and manufacturer | Japan, "Sumitomo Chemical" |
| Price category | 32–35 rubles. for 10 g |
| Available as a wettable powder (10 g, 25 g and 100 g packs) | |
| Active ingredients | Bensultap is a neurotoxic substance that leads to paralysis of insects and their complete death. Concentration - 500 g / kg. |
| Appointment | Insecticide with contact-intestinal action: it penetrates through direct contact, as well as together with the sap of the plant that the pest feeds on. The substance blocks the transmission of nerve impulses and quickly paralyzes insects. |
| Protects plants from bears, Colorado potato beetle, ground beetles | |
| Hazard Class | Hazard class for humans, warm-blooded animals and bees - 3 (moderately dangerous) |
| What plants is it used on | Protects garden crops and grains - potatoes, eggplants, tomatoes, wheat |
| Speed of action | Begins to act within the first hour after treatment, complete destruction - the next day |
| Resistance | No insect addiction is observed |
| Protection period after processing | At least 2 weeks |
| Waiting period | The term of the last treatment with "Bankcol" potatoes (as well as other crops) should be at least 20 days before harvest. For eggplant - 40 days. |
| Combination with other means | Can be combined with any other insecticide, except for those that give a strongly alkaline reaction |
Instructions for use
Correct sequence of actions:
- Measure 5 grams of "Bankola" or another amount - depending on the dosage for a particular culture.
- Dilute first in a small volume of previously settled water at room temperature. The ratio of the drug and water at this stage is approximately 1: 3.
- Stir thoroughly (use gloves).
- Bring to the required volume (standard 10 l) and start processing.
| Culture | Solution concentration, g per 10 l | Consumption, l per 100 m 2 | Number of treatments * |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potatoes | 5–7 | 5–10 | 2 |
| Tomatoes and eggplant | 5 | 2 | |
| Wheat | 5 | 1 | |
| Houseplants | 0.5 g per liter | 0.1 l per 1 m 2 | 1 |
* The minimum interval between treatments is 3 weeks.
Security measures
Despite the fact that "Bankol" contains moderately hazardous substances, it must be used in compliance with the following precautions:
- Work only with gloves, mask, goggles and protective clothing.
- Do not drink, eat, smoke, or talk during processing.
- Exclude access to the site for children, as well as animals.
- Eliminate years of bees. It can be renewed 3-5 days after treatment.
The drug does not pose a serious danger to human health. However, getting it on different parts of the body and in the stomach is unacceptable. In such situations, you must immediately stop working and provide first aid:
- if liquid gets on the skin, wash it with soap;
- if drops get into eyes, rinse them carefully with water for 10-15 minutes;
- if the solution gets into the stomach, take 4-5 tablets of activated charcoal and wash them down with water.
If the first symptoms of poisoning (nausea, vomiting), burning of the skin or in the eyes appear as a result, you should consult a doctor as soon as possible.
What could go wrong?
The use of a remedy for a bear and a Colorado potato beetle will give the maximum effect if the treatment is carried out at a certain time:
- early in the morning or late in the evening, in the absence of direct sunlight;
- on a warm enough day (optimal temperature - from +15aboutFrom to +30aboutFROM);
- in dry weather, there must be no rain in the next 1-2 days;
- in calm weather or light wind (no more than 7 m / s).
If these conditions are not met, the insecticide will not work in full force.
Bankcol's review shows that it is a truly effective product that eliminates pests in a matter of hours. However, it works against a limited number of insects - other insecticides will be needed to get rid of other species.
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