Calypso Remedy for Colorado potato beetle

The threat of infection by harmful insects of vegetable crops remains relevant from year to year. And so that the green spaces do not hurt and give a full-fledged crop, gardeners use various pesticides. Such agents come in the form of powders and tablets, concentrated emulsions and granules. Referring to the reviews about Calypso from the Colorado potato beetle, many gardeners attribute this drug to the list of well-proven remedies. The features of the composition of this drug, as well as the rules for its use, will be discussed in this article.

Composition and principle of action

Calypso from the Colorado potato beetle is a stable highly effective insecticidal drug used in the fight against garden and garden pests. The active component in it is thiacloprid - a powerful systemic insecticide of contact-intestinal action, the mass fraction of which in 1 l of concentrated suspension is 480 g. Penetrating into the body Colorado potato beetle, the active component blocks the transmission of nerve impulses, which causes the inevitable death of the leaf beetle.

Advantages of the composition

The toxic properties of the drug Calypso apply not only to Colorado potato beetles, the poison is also effective against moths and onion flies, whites and thrips, leafworms and weevils.

On a note!

The effectiveness of the toxic chemical is already observed within the first hours from the moment of spraying. In relation to the cultivated crop, the product is not toxic.

A long period of protection is another advantage of Calypso. Under favorable conditions, the prolonged effect persists for almost a month. The composition does not constitute a danger to beneficial fauna, including pollinating insects. It is preferable to use Calypso on plants during the growing season, when the first signs of the presence of Colorado potato beetles are detected.

Calypso price

An insecticidal agent is available in 2 ml capsules, 10 ml bottles, as well as in liter containers. The price of Calypso also depends on the volume of the drug. The minimum dosage is in the range of 30-40 rubles. You can buy a pesticide from a Colorado potato beetle in specialized stores or order it online.

Application rules

Calypso concentrated suspension is used for spraying not only potato, but also tomato, cabbage, onion, and garlic eggplant. Poison is also used on apple, cherry, cherry and peach. It is from this that the concentration of the working composition differs (Calypso instructions for use are available on each package of the product).

• To spray potato or tomato beds from a Colorado potato beetle, a solution is prepared at the rate of 1 ml of toxic composition per 5 l of water. The indicated volume is quite enough to process a plot of 100 square meters. m
• The same proportions are followed when processing fruit trees or shrubs.
• A more concentrated solution is prepared for spraying onions and garlic (2 ml of the product in 5 liters of water).

Prepare a working solution by combining a concentrated emulsion with a small amount of water.After thorough mixing, the volume of liquid is adjusted to the recommended.

On a note!

The use of Calypso can be combined with other insecticidal drugs and plant growth stimulants. It is not recommended to combine it with compounds containing copper.

What you should know

The Calypso remedy for the Colorado potato beetle belongs to hazard class 3. Subject to the manufacturer's recommendations, the composition does not pose a danger to pollinating insects, so it can be used close to the apiary. But, despite the safety, the drug can cause intoxication of the human body. In this connection, toxic substances on the mucous membranes of the oral cavity are unacceptable. You should also make sure that insecticidal substances do not enter the water body. It is not safe to graze animals in the treated areas.

Reviews

There have never been as many Colorado beetles as this year. Harvested potatoes thanks to Calypso. I also liked the fact that the composition can be used not only for vegetable trees, but also for fruit trees. Now I advise the drug to all my friends.

Yaroslav, Chernihiv

And I used Calypso for indoor flowers when an unknown midge appeared on them. I recommend it as an effective and inexpensive tool.

Inna, Mirgorod