Biological insecticide Fitoverm: instructions for use, reviews, when to treat plants and how

Despite its completely natural composition, Fitoverm is a rather toxic product, which is assigned a third class of hazard to humans, so when working with it certain precautions must be observed:

• All manipulations with the drug are carried out wearing protective gloves, goggles and a respirator. Clothing should fit snugly to the body, covering all areas of it.
• To prepare the working solution, use only special containers. It is unacceptable to dilute the insecticide in dishes that could accidentally mix with kitchen utensils.
• During treatment, drinking, smoking and eating are prohibited.
• Do not spray near animals and small children, as well as in close proximity to ponds and aquariums.
• If the drug gets into your eyes, wash them with plenty of running water. The solution found on the skin is thoroughly washed off with soap and water. If Fitoverm is accidentally swallowed, you must immediately induce vomiting and then take several tablets of activated carbon (1 tablet per 10 kg of weight).
• At the end of the event, you should wash all containers that were used during processing and put them away from small children and animals. Be sure to wash the clothes in which you sprayed and take a shower.
• The product must be stored in a specially designated place strictly according to the instructions. The drug solution cannot be stored and must be used immediately after preparation. Do not use insecticide after the expiration date.

Fitoverm is a fairly popular biological drug that has proven itself to be positive. Its effectiveness in pest control is difficult to dispute, despite the presence of some disadvantages.

Instructions for use

General recommendations

The drug is applied to the plant by spraying as pests appear during the growing season of plants

Fitoverm treatment alone is not enough to completely destroy the pest. Repeated 2-3 treatments are recommended at intervals of 3-7 days, depending on the ambient temperature and the type of pest. Light precipitation, heavy dew, and low temperatures reduce the effectiveness of the drug.

The period of protective action is at least 7-20 days

Processing of vegetable crops

Processing of berry and fruit crops

Processing of flower crops

The standards are based on the use of drugs with a concentration of the active substance of 2 g/l. "Aversectina-S".

Description and purpose

The drug Fitoverm is a fourth generation pesticide of biological origin. It is a derivative of actinomycetes (fungi) Streptomyces avermitilis, living in the soil. It effectively fights different types of pests of cultivated plants, since it has a complex effect:

1. Insecticidal – that is, it kills insects. Used against:
   Lepidoptera (codling moth, onion fly, cutworm, leaf roller) and their caterpillars;
2. sucking (aphids, thrips);
3. scale insects, scale insects;
4. beetles (coleoptera): Colorado potato beetle, weevil.
5. Acaricidal – destroys arthropod arachnid parasites, including ticks. Effective against:
   spider mites;
6. red;
7. fruit.

Also on sale is Fitoverm-P with a directed nematicidal action - against roundworms (root-knot nematodes), which can live in the soil, leaves, and stems of plants.

Waiting times

• avermectins are quickly destroyed by sun and moisture;
• the decay period on the soil surface is a day, on plants – no more than 72 hours;
• half-life in water and soil is 1-7 days;
• the drug has low toxicity for bees; after evening treatment it becomes absolutely safe every other day.

The poison remains in the bodies of insects and ticks for 7-20 days. Even if they survive, they become less voracious and their ability to reproduce decreases.

The drug is safe for plants (non-phytotoxic) and does not accumulate in their organs. After spraying, the fruits can be collected and eaten after 48 hours.

Precautionary measures

The drug "Fitoverm" belongs to class 3 - moderately hazardous substances.

Plants should be processed using generally known personal protective measures. The diluted working solution is not stored.

The active ingredient "Aversectin-S" does not accumulate in fruits and vegetables, which allows it to be used even during the harvest period; the waiting period is only 48 hours. The drug is non-toxic within the recommended doses of use

In the environment, “Fitoverm” is quickly destroyed; when it reaches the soil surface, the drug combines with its particles and does not enter the soil waters. Dispose of containers and remaining preparations with household waste.

Advantages and features of use

The advantages of using the drug are as follows:

• High efficiency in protecting plants from mites, thrips and other insects;
• Minimal impact on beneficial entomofauna;
• Suppresses pests on the upper and lower sides of the leaf;
• Enteric-contact mechanism of action;
• The long (up to 3 weeks) period of protective action allows for only 2-3 treatments;
• Does not have a phytotoxic effect on plants;
• Allows you to start harvesting vegetable products in protected soil 2 days after treatment;
• Does not leave stains on plants.

There are a number of features of the drug that must be taken into account when using:

a) Stability. The drug "Fitoverm" is photoinstable, since the substances "Avermectin" decompose very quickly under the influence of air and ultraviolet rays. Therefore, it is recommended to treat plants against insects better in the evening, in the dark.

b) “Fitoverm” refers to intestinal-type drugs, so there are some restrictions for insects that do not feed. When treating in greenhouses or other indoor areas, it is recommended to increase the temperature to speed up the feeding of the pest and the hatching of larvae from eggs. So, when processing indoor flowers, it is recommended to place them in plastic bags after spraying to increase the temperature and enhance the effect of the drug.

c) Compatibility. Fitoverm is compatible with most insecticides, acaricides and fungicides. The best combination is provided with hormonal drugs that interrupt the pest’s development cycle.

Shelf life and storage

The insecticide is stored in a dry and dark place where animals and children cannot reach it. It retains its properties in the temperature range from -15 to +30 degrees for 2 years from the date of manufacture.

The remaining product from the opened ampoule is poured into a clean medicine bottle or syringe and used within a month.

Fitoverm working solution is used on the day of preparation; it is not stored at all. It is poured into a sink or into the soil where animals do not walk and crops do not grow. You can also irrigate the soil in pots with home flowers with the solution if you notice signs of aphids or other pests on them.

Video about an interesting method of storing the drug:

Description of the drug Fitoverm

Chemical and biological pest control products are available for sale. The latter are distinguished by their soft action and safety. They do not harm the environment and are only in some cases dangerous to bees and other beneficial insects. Fitoverm is a well-known biological insecticide. It can be used at home, in greenhouses, greenhouses and in open ground against many types of pests.

Fitoverm against aphids

Fitoverm has a contact-intestinal effect. Destroys larvae, caterpillars and adult insects. The active component is aversectin (2 g/l). This is a metabolic product of the Streptomyces fungus that lives in the soil. When it enters the insect's body or esophagus, it is absorbed into the tissue and attacks the nervous system, causing paralysis. The effect of the drug is not observed immediately after use, but affected individuals cannot survive.

Interesting! The Fitoverm insecticide can be used at different periods of the plant growing season. Thanks to this feature, gardeners often choose this particular product to kill pests on the site.

The drug is a liquid substance. An unexpired product will be clear, without sediment or turbidity. Its smell is pungent, unpleasant, and even after dilution, it does not go away. It is used to process a wide variety of plant species that grow in the garden or vegetable garden. It is also suitable for killing pests on indoor plants.

Fitoverm for spider mites

The product is available in bottles and ampoules. For indoor plants or small areas, you can purchase a 2 ml or 4 ml ampoule. This will be enough for one-time use. There is also Fitoverm in 5 ml ampoules - this is the most practical option. Well, for regular use or large plantations that need treatment, you can purchase the drug in 10-400 ml bottles or 1-5 liter canisters.

Large canisters, bottles or ampoules of Fitoverm are always accompanied by detailed instructions for use, which also outline safety measures and exact dosages so that the buyer understands how to dilute and how to use the drug.

Security measures

Despite its natural composition, Fitoverm is a toxic product with a hazard class 3 for humans, so it is necessary to work with it while observing safety precautions:

• Wear protective equipment: gloves, goggles, respirator.
• Clothing should fit the body well and cover it completely.
• The solution is prepared only in special containers. Do not dilute the insecticide in kitchen utensils.
• When working with the drug, do not drink, smoke or eat.
• When spraying, there should be no children or animals nearby, as well as ponds and aquariums.

Important! In case of contact with mucous membranes, the area should be rinsed well with clean water.

If Fitoverm gets inside the body, you must induce vomiting, drink activated carbon at the rate of 1 tablet per 10 kg of weight and consult a doctor.

After use, wash the container thoroughly and put it out of the reach of small children and animals. Clothes are washed and showered.

The solution must be used immediately after preparation.

Important! Do not use the insecticide after the expiration date.

Disadvantages of Fitoverm

When using an insecticide, gardeners often note its disadvantages.

Fitoverm against the Colorado potato beetle

• It is better not to use this product during flowering periods, so as not to harm the bees. The product may kill the bee or affect the taste and quality of the pollen. So bees will not pollinate treated crops.
• Before use, it is worth adding an adhesive to the solution, since the product hardly sticks to the leaves and drains quickly.

Important! Fitoverm simply destroys pests. It has no positive effect on plant development

When using it, there is no improvement in the taste, color of the fruit or an increase in the amount of yield.

• Do not use it in or before rain, otherwise the effectiveness will decrease.
• Fitoverm has an unpleasant smell. It is very sharp, repulsive and takes a long time to wear off.
• To completely destroy pests on plants, 2-3 treatments with Fitoverm are required.
• This product cannot be combined with chemicals.

Despite the obvious disadvantages, Fitoverm is often chosen by gardeners and gardeners. Indeed, among biological insecticides this is one of the best remedies. It completely destroys mites and aphids in just a week, and with repeated treatment it also copes with young individuals that have just hatched from eggs.

Types of "Fitoverma" and analogues of the drug

The most effective analogues of this insecticide are:

• Akarin;
• Aktofit;
• Aktellik;
• Kleschevitis;
• Atkara;
• Spark bio;
• Agrovertin.

Foreign drugs such as Vermitec or Abacus are prohibited in Russia because they are too toxic.

They can be used for processing flowers.

Mechanism of action and active substance

Since Fitoverm is a biological product, its active ingredient is made from the metaplasm of fungi living in the soil. Mushrooms belong to the genus Streptomyces. A substance called aversectin C is isolated from the metaplasm, which is the basis of the biological product.

When animals devour the leaves and shoots of a plant irrigated with a biological product, aversectin C enters the gastrointestinal tract of the pests and, penetrating through it into the cell tissue, begins to act after 12 hours. A paralyzed pest cannot move and, accordingly, cannot feed. As a result of exhaustion, the insect dies 72 hours after the product begins to act.

Treatment of indoor and other plants with Fitoverm against sucking insects and acarids has a somewhat slower effect, so the pests die no earlier than after 5-7 days.

Due to the fact that the effect of the product occurs through the stomach, the larvae do not die. To completely destroy all insects, at least three to four treatments will be required.

Did you know? Decomposition of an insecticide that gets into the soil occurs within 24 hours; in open space it disintegrates after two days. The decay period of other products is about a month.

Formulas, action, modifications

The active principle of Fitoverm belongs to avermectins - substances produced by the actinomycete fungus Streptomyces avermitilis. Avermectins are extracted from the mycelial mass of the fungus by ethanol (alcohol) extraction. A feature of avermectins is a dual nerve-paralytic effect on pests: they stimulate the release of γ-aminobutyric acid in neuronal synapses and at the same time block chloride transmission channels to dependent receptors.

The chloride current in the nerves is disrupted and the entire nervous system goes into disarray. This process is quite slow, but the resistance (persistence) of pests to Fitoverm develops with great difficulty. In practice, Fitoverm can be regularly used on plants for 5-6 years, without fear of breeding a resistant population of plants. And if this occurs, it is enough to switch to other pesticides for a year or two so that the susceptibility of pests to Fitoverm is restored.

Modifications of the active ingredient Fitoverma

However, Fitoverm has a very serious nuance regarding the users’ own safety: there are 2 series of modifications of avermectins, due to the so-called. spatial isomerism of molecules: Aij and Bij. In foreign preparations and domestic ones made from foreign raw materials, the active substance is avermectin Bij (on the left in the figure). Avermectins Bij are stronger, but more toxic (hazard class 2-3), accumulate in fruits and are approved for use in the EU only for inedible crops. However, “European-oriented” manufacturers have no hesitation in introducing them into widely advertised products for the garden and city.

In the Russian Federation, only Fitoverm based on avermectins Aij (center in the figure) is approved for use in individual households. It is produced by LLC NBC "Pharmbiomed" (right); extracted from strains of the producing fungus VNIISKHM-51 or VNIISKHM-54 bred in Russia. Fitoverm from Pharmbiomed can be safely used in a country house, garden plot or farm, while others (Letto, Plantafol, OptiRoza, Fitoverm from other manufacturers) are only suitable for inedible crops and indoor plants - they have a stronger effect on pests, but they should not be used Not recommended for fruits and vegetables. By the way, the inexpensive Pharmbiomedov’s Fitoverm also helps a lot against pests of open ground roses, see for example. video clip:

Release forms

Fitoverm for indoor gardening is available in concentrated emulsion (CE) ampoules of 2 and 4 ml. For use outdoors in bottles of 5, 10, 30, 50 ml of EC and 100, 200, 400 ml and in canisters of 5 liters of MP stock solution. For professional use - in the form of P powder. The content of the active substance EC is 2 or 10 g/l; MP – 2 g/l; P – 2 or 8 g/l. The MR 5 l and P formalities are not used in individual farms.

It is also undesirable to use MR, because It cannot be stored in opened packaging. Fitoverm CE can be taken from an unopened bottle with a syringe in parts, piercing the stopper with a needle, then the shelf life of the drug is not reduced. Fitoverm is stored and diluted according to the general rules for liquid biological products, see video:

How to dilute Fitoverm and method of application

Initially, the solution is prepared in a small amount of water. While stirring the product, you need to add liquid to the required volume, which varies depending on the disease and the type of plant. It is necessary to prepare the solution only if it will be used on the same day.

Dilution of the solution

You cannot prepare a solution from Fitoverm and other chemicals, but it is permissible to mix it with biostimulants. Before using the resulting solution, you should check the compatibility of the mixed drugs: if a precipitate appears in the solution, the drugs are incompatible. Flower processing can be done using a manual or mechanical sprayer.

Thrips

Thrips are the most common pests of ornamental crops. To combat them, you need to dissolve 2 ml of the drug in 200 ml of water. The flower needs to be sprayed with a spray bottle. You can also wipe the leaves of the plant with a sponge soaked in the solution.

The frequency of treatments depends on the size, age of the flower and the number of parasites on it. On average, 4 sprays will be enough to get rid of insects. The treatment interval is 5-8 days. The drug begins to act after 3-5 days. After the last spraying, the flower can be treated with the strengthening agent Epin.

Spider mite

To remove spider mites with Fitoverm, you will need to dissolve the ampoule in a liter of water. The maximum number of plant treatments is 4.

The procedure must be repeated after a week or 10 days. Orchid and ficus leaves should be wiped with a cotton swab dipped in a solution; other house plants can be sprayed with a spray bottle.

Aphid

Aphids most often infest indoor roses. To remove insects, two capsules of the product (8 ml) diluted in 1 liter of liquid are enough.

A solution of this concentration is suitable for all domestic plants on which aphids have appeared. Insects die after 2-3 days. It is required to carry out 2-3 procedures at intervals of a week.

Whitefly

To kill flying insects, the volume of liquid and chemical must be increased. Therefore, a whitefly solution must be prepared from 1.5 liters of water and 6 ml of insecticide. To remove the insect, two sprays are enough. The interval between procedures is a week. The effect of the drug is noticeable after three days.

Step-by-step instructions for use

It wouldn’t hurt every gardener to have Fitoverm at home. For indoor flowers, I use the preparation in 2 ml plastic ampoules. And this amount is enough for me to treat the plants on all the window sills of my three-room apartment.

So, the drug is a packaging bag containing a 2 ml plastic ampoule.

The ampoule is convenient for one-time use and safe to open. There are detailed instructions on the back of the package.

Since the photo is not very clear, I compiled a table of dosages of the drug Fitoverm:

So, we see that for indoor flowers against spider mites, the entire contents of a 2 ml ampoule must be dissolved in 1 liter of water.

Against aphids: 1 ampoule per 250 ml (0.25 l) of water.

Against thrips: 1 ampoule per 200 ml (0.2 l) of water.

Since in this case my gardenia is being eaten by thrips, I took a sprayer with a capacity of just 0.2 liters, poured settled water into it for irrigation and dissolved the contents of the ampoule there. Mixed well.

Having received the working solution, we go to war - treat the plants. Of course, if one flower is damaged, you need to treat not only it, but also all its neighbors. The safety instructions are written in the instructions:

I do not completely follow these rules, but in no case am I encouraging anyone to do the same. I usually process in a well-ventilated area, wearing gloves, I try not to inhale the fumes from the sprayer, I wash my hands and face, but I do without special clothing or a respirator.

You can spray the affected plants and water the soil in pots with the same solution, since some types of pests can also be found in the soil or lay larvae there.

After 7 days, it is recommended to repeat the treatment to consolidate the result.

It is worth saying that in the summer, preventive spraying with Fitoverm at least once a month is necessary, because this is the time of greatest activity and spread of all kinds of pests.

Reviews about the drug are mostly positive, many use it as first aid for their plants. He also helped me out more than once, and this time my gardenia was saved.

Don't forget that Fitoverm can also be used for seedlings of vegetables and flowers! This is very important during the seedling season.

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Questions from summer residents

Fitoverm - what pests does it help with?

Fitoverm is a universal insecticide because it helps to effectively combat most insect pests that attack vegetable crops, berry bushes and fruit trees. There are more than 20 varieties of such “harmful” bugs.

How to prepare a Fitoverm solution to kill spider mites - video

How to dilute fitoverm for cucumbers?

Fitoverm for treating cucumbers against spider mites and thrips is diluted in the following proportion: for every liter of water you need 10 ml of the drug.

How to breed phytoverm for spraying roses?

To spray rose bushes against most pests, you need to take 2 ml of Fitoverm for each liter of water. For each square of area, about 0.15 ml of the prepared solution is required. If necessary, the treatment will be repeated once every 3 weeks.

Fitoverm and Fitosporin - what is the difference and are they compatible?

The active substance in Fitoverm is aversectin C, which destroys pests. And Fitosporin is a biofungicide that is most often used to destroy mold on the soil surface when growing seedlings of vegetables and flowers.

How to dilute Fitoverm for processing strawberries?

To treat strawberry bushes, prepare the solution as follows: for each liter of water, 2 ml of Fitoverm is required. To treat 1 m2 of strawberry plantation you need 0.1 ml of solution.

How to dilute Fitoverm for spraying cabbage?

To prepare a Fitoverm solution for treating cabbage, 8 mg of the drug is needed for each liter of water.

To treat 100 m2 of vegetable garden, 4 liters of solution are required.

Indications for use

Fitoverm helps to destroy most of the harmful insects that attack indoor flowers. The most dangerous among them are the following:

1. Aphid. Green, yellow or black insects, the body length of which reaches 5 mm. In those areas of crops where the pest infests, stickiness increases, shoots and flowers begin to wither and wither, curl into a tube and become deformed.
2. Thrips. The insect is so small that it is almost impossible to detect with the naked eye. Its presence can be determined only by the lightened dots - the results of its life activity on plants. They affect not only foliage, but also flowers with buds.
3. Whiteflies. Small pests that weaken crops. In appearance they resemble small butterflies. They can be found on the inside of the leaf. After shaking the plant, the insects fly away in different directions.
4. Spider mites. Another pest that covers the plant with a thin light cobweb. Foliage damaged by them loses its rich color, becomes covered with whitish spots and most often dies.

Doses for plants

This is how the drug “Fitoverm” is used. The instructions for use discussed above, as you can see, do not include too many steps.

One ampoule of the product usually contains 2-4 ml of the drug. The table below shows its dosage for popular plant species.

As you can see, the dose is usually not too high. For some other plants, a stronger solution of the Fitoverm preparation should be used. The instructions for use for strawberries given above confirm this. The fact is that ticks on this plant, unlike bushes and fruit trees, are very difficult to remove.

In order for this drug to work, it must enter the insect's body. The pest must eat leaves during treatment. However, some insects feed periodically every other day. Therefore, after a couple of days it is advisable to carry out a control treatment. The above doses must be observed. This is a guarantee of operational safety and effectiveness of the Fitoverm drug. The instructions for use must also be followed exactly. Do not spray plants in cold weather or during the heat of the day.

Reviews

Maria: the drug is relatively safe, does not overwhelm you with the smell, but requires several treatments. I used it on roses and was pleased.

Marina: I was captivated by the fact that Fitoverm is of biological origin. In addition, it has an affordable price, it dissolves well in water and does not smell very much (sorry). I also liked the fact that the ampoules are not glass (I usually cut my hands with them), but plastic. Well, I liked the effect: not lightning fast, but reliable.

Agasha: This is not the first time I have encountered spider mites on indoor plants, so I know a lot about preparations. I bought Fitoverm because it is relatively safe for the environment. I had to spray the plants twice, but I didn’t expect quick results: I also treated them with Actellik twice. The second treatment is a control shot. I heard people complain about the smell of Fitoverm. People, you probably haven’t snorted any other drugs!

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Sergey: this drug is relatively harmless to the environment, therefore, probably, its effectiveness in the fight against parasites is very relative. I treated currants against aphids with Fitoverm, but the result was more than modest. I had to use the proven Kinmiks. Maybe I was in a hurry and should have waited...

Anatoly: I used Fitoverm against spider mites on cucumbers in a greenhouse. After processing, I closed the greenhouse and entered it only the next morning. The cucumber leaves, which were withered, perked up slightly, and after two days their turgor was completely restored. Just in case, I re-processed it. Since then the ticks have not appeared.

Official website and manufacturer's recommendations: https://dacha.avgust.com/catalog/fitoverm/