Instructions for using the drug against the Colorado potato beetle Taboo

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Tabu is an effective insecticidal drug that is aimed at destroying pests of nightshade crops. The poison enters the pest’s intestines and blocks the nerve endings. As a result, insects lose the ability to move and feed. To prepare the working solution, it is important to follow the instructions for using Taboo for the Colorado potato beetle.

Composition and release form of the drug Tabu

The main active substance that acts against the Colorado potato beetle is imidacloprid, which belongs to the class of neonicotinoids. Concentration 500 g/l. This means that a liter of disinfectant contains 500 g of poison.

The chemical composition of the poison also includes the following additional components:

• wetting agents;
• antifreeze;
• dye;
• thickener.

Tabu can be purchased in large and small quantities in the form of an aqueous suspension concentrate.

Pour into the following containers:

• 1 and 5 l canisters;
• bottles of 10 or 50 ml.

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Reference! Determining the volume of the container is not difficult. For example, 10 ml of the drug will be enough to pickle 120 tubers.

You can distinguish processed potatoes by their pink tint, which is imparted by the dye contained in the Tabu preparation.

pesticides

Group: insecticides and acaricides

TABU SUPER is a two-component insecticidal tuber protectant for long-term protection of potatoes from ground and soil-dwelling pests, which has no analogues in terms of efficiency and cost-effectiveness of use.

Preparative form:

suspension concentrate

Active substance:

Imidacloprid + Fipronil

Active ingredient content:

400 + 100 g/l

Chemical class:

Neonicotinoids + phenylpyrazoles

Penetration method:

Enteric pesticide, contact pesticide, systemic pesticide

Hazard class for humans:

3 (LOW HAZARD)

Hazard class for bees:

—

Registration number:

021-01-1898-1

Registration expiration date:

04/27/2028

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Manufacturer:

August

Production:

Import

Release form:

n.d.

Shelf life:

n.d.

Operating principle

The prepared solution is used to treat the planting material to prevent further damage by Colorado potato beetles.

How does the etching agent work:

1. A dense pinkish film appears, which even external environmental forces cannot destroy.
2. With the germination of tubers, the poison passes into the cells of young shoots.
3. So the future tops will already be saturated with imidacloprid and will become poisonous to pests. Young fruits are reliably protected.
4. In insects that attack the green part of nightshades, the functioning of the nervous system is disrupted. Complete immobilization and starvation ensues. A few hours later, the Colorado potato beetle dies.

The duration of the Taboo is about 45 days. That is, until a pair of real young leaves grow.

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Advantages and disadvantages

Like any insecticide, it has its positive and negative sides.

Among the features are:

• the pest dies after 20-24 hours;
• the drug works not only against the Colorado potato beetle, but also against wireworms and aphids;
• lack of phytotoxicity (you don’t have to worry about crop poisoning);
• clear instructions;
• beetles do not get used to the poison, so the product can be used next year;
• the drug can be used both for treating tubers and tops;
• thanks to the dye, the treated area of ​​the beds is clearly visible;
• rain, heat or frost will not affect the effectiveness of Taboo.

See also Instructions for using the Colorado potato beetle beetle

There are quite a lot of positive aspects. But despite this, there are also disadvantages that are worth knowing about. Taboo is quite expensive. For example, a 1-liter canister will cost about 1,000 rubles. Also, small bottles have an inconvenient volume for preparing a solution.

Instructions for using the remedy for the Colorado potato beetle

There are two ways to carry out the procedure - tuber disinfection and treatment of holes before planting the tubers. Each method of work must be considered separately. The main thing to remember is that when spraying tubers or the green part of the bushes, the weather should be dry and windless. After all, the main feature of the drug is the formation of a protective film, which must have time to dry.

Treatment of tubers before planting

Spraying with the drug Tabu for the Colorado potato beetle is carried out only after shoots 1 cm in size appear. The treatment is carried out 2-3 hours before planting.

Preparation of working solution:

• add 8 ml Tabu to a glass of water.
• Pour the solution into a liter jar and fill to the top with water.

This amount of mixture is enough to process about 100 kg of sprouted potatoes.

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Important! If you plan to process more than 100 kg of tubers, then you should correctly calculate the dose. To do this, the weight of the seeds is divided by 100 and multiplied by 8. For example, you need to spray 250 kg, then the formula is: 250:100×8. You will need 20 ml.

Principle of operation:

1. Spread the planting material on oilcloth in one layer.
2. Spray using a spray bottle.
3. Turn over to the other side and process again.
4. The potatoes will turn pink.
5. Allow to dry until a stable protective film appears.

If the potatoes are large, then it is recommended to first cut them into halves (before sprouts appear). Since fresh sections cannot be treated with the product.

Treatment during planting of tubers

This method involves processing the holes where the planting material will be placed. This will significantly save time for every gardener.

To treat potatoes against the Colorado potato beetle, the solution is prepared as follows:

• fill a liter jar with water;
• add 4 ml of Tabu and mix;
• Pour 10 liters into a bucket and fill with water to the top.

This is enough for holes on 1 acre of garden. To obtain the correct dosage, you will need to take into account the following formula: to obtain the volume of water, multiply the number of hundred parts by 10, and to obtain the Tabu dosage, multiply the number of hundred parts by 4.

Spraying principle:

1. Place potato tubers in the prepared holes (furrows).
2. Sprinkle with freshly prepared solution, at the rate of 30 ml for each potato.
3. Bury with earth on top.

Harvesting cannot be done for 2 months. During this time, all the poison will pass into the tops.

The same method can be used to spray potato tops. Many gardeners doubt whether bushes can be treated superficially. In fact, the effect is excellent; the main thing is to start treating as soon as the first pests appear on the foliage or stems of young shoots.

See also: Fertilizing potatoes for a good harvest

How to fight with folk remedies?

These methods of fighting the beetle are suitable for small potato plantings.
And there are also gardeners who do not use chemicals in the fight against harmful insects and fungal plant diseases. The disadvantage of home methods is that the beetle does not always die after spraying, but leaves the area.

Precautions for use

It is important to remember that the drug Tabu against the Colorado potato beetle is a poison, which, if certain precautions are not followed, can become dangerous not only for insects, but also for humans.

Things to remember:

1. Spraying should be carried out only after the entire body is covered with protective clothing. For work, it is recommended to wear rubber gloves, a suit made of thick fabric with a hood, a respirator and goggles.
2. After the procedure, soak the items in boiling water for 5 hours and wash with powder.
3. Take a shower and disinfect your hands.
4. Pour the remaining preparation outside the garden.
5. Wash the dishes where the poison was prepared well.

If you ignore these rules, you can destroy not only the Colorado potato beetle, but also harm your health.

Safety precautions

Taboo VSK belongs to drugs of the 3rd toxicity group - this means that the liquid is very dangerous for the human body in its pure form.

The use of an insecticide will be safe if:

• to prepare poison, use technical containers, not food containers;
• carry out processing in a protective suit, rubber gloves and a respirator;
• while performing work, give up tobacco products, food and drinks;
• spray the working solution in a separate area where there are no children or pets nearby;
• After treatment, take a shower with soap and rinse your mouth several times.

Toxicity of the drug

Taboo is a poison that has been assigned toxicity group 3. It is dangerous not only for insects, but also for people and other animals. Therefore, there should be no children or pets nearby during spraying. The harm to humans lies in the fact that if safety rules are not followed, the liver is affected. In case of poisoning, nausea, dizziness and headache are observed.

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Existing analogues

There are several similar drugs that will also help to effectively and safely preserve the crop and destroy the Colorado potato beetle.

Analogues of Taboo:

• Prestige - fights pest beetles and protects plants from certain diseases;
• Commander - fights the Colorado potato beetle, wireworm, aphids;
• Tubershield is an effective disinfectant for planting material, which effectively destroys the Colorado potato beetle;
• Provotox – provides comprehensive protection, fights pests and protects against fungal diseases.

Use any product according to the attached instructions.

Harm to health

This drug is toxic . Preparation of the solution, dressing of tubers, and planting of treated seed potatoes must be carried out while observing safety precautions.

When planting potatoes wear gloves to prevent the skin of your hands from coming into contact with the dried preparation.

Necessary protective measures when preparing and processing seed potatoes:

• glasses;
• respirator;
• rubber gloves;
• work clothes that cover the skin of the arms and legs.

While working with the drug, do not smoke, drink water, or eat. After finishing, wash your face and hands with soap and rinse your mouth.

Required clothing during processing