Remedy Taboo from the Colorado potato beetle

The treating agent Tabu from the Colorado potato beetle is one of the new agents that control pests already at the stage before planting potatoes in the soil and have a long duration.

Components and their effects

For many years, gardeners have used various chemical and folk methodstrying to save potato harvest from invasion of overseas guests. Both manual methods of collecting insects and regular spraying with poisons of hated pests were used, which took a lot of time, effort and financial resources.

In recent years, imported means for processing tubers have come on sale in preparation for planting, called dressers. They greatly simplified the fight against the Colorado potato beetleHowever, they were quite expensive. And now there was a domestic preparation Tabu VSK from the Colorado potato beetle and wireworm, which is produced by the August company, which produces pesticidal and insecticidal agents.

The main active ingredient of Taboo is imidacloprid, which belongs to the class of neonicotinoids, which are able to provide long-term protection of the treated plants for the period until the intensive growth of young leaves. The concentration of imidacloprid is 500 g / l.

The composition of the poison Tabu also added special substances (dyes, thickeners, surfactants) that facilitate the work of the person conducting the spraying and improve the adherent properties of the drug.

After pollination of tubers, the active substance enters all tissues, forming a protective film on the surface. Then, along with the growth of the aerial parts of the plant, the poison spreads to the trunk and leaves, which become poisonous to insects. When eating colorado beetles imidacloprid leaves penetrates into their body, negatively affecting the nervous system, which leads to digestive, motor and respiratory paralysis and death of insects, which occurs within 24 hours.

Taboo insecticide protects potato shoots not only from the Colorado potato beetle, but also poison wirewormprotecting plants during the entire period of growth and maturation.

The duration of the protective action of the remedy against the Colorado potato beetle Taboo is up to 45 days, during which the plant goes through the most important vegetative stages of development: the formation of above-ground green shoots, their growth, tying young tubers. At the end of this time, pest attacks are no longer so dangerous for a developed and strong potato bush.

On a note!

The duration of the protective period for potatoes does not depend on weather conditions. Due to the fact that the poison is inside the plant cells of the tops, it can not be washed off by rain or other adverse methods of exposure.

Product release form and price Tabu

The Russian company produces this product in the form of a liquid emulsion and offers 2 types of packaging for use:

• vials for single use in volumes of 10 and 50 ml, costing from 130 rubles .;
• canisters with a capacity of 1 or 5 liters for processing a large amount of planting material, the price is respectively 900 and 4500 rubles.

In order not to be mistaken in calculating the required amount of Tabu, it should be borne in mind that 10 ml is intended for spraying about 120 potato tubers.

Interesting!

For the convenience of gardeners, the developers of the Tabu drug made it possible to visually distinguish already processed tubers: after spraying, the potato peel acquires a reddish hue, thanks to special components.

Methods for processing tubers

In accordance with the attached instructions for the use of Taboo from the Colorado potato beetle, there are 2 ways to spray potato tubers:

• processing using prepared solution of planting material;
• pollination with a solution of tubers that are placed in holes or furrows during planting.

Both methods have the same effectiveness and show a high result on Colorado potato beetles. What is the difference between these two methods, in what concentration and how to dilute the working solution, we will describe in more detail.

Method number 1: spraying tubers before planting

The most common traditional use of Taboo is to pickle tubers before planting.

The instructions for using the tool indicate:

1. Dilute 8 ml of emulsion to 1 tbsp. water, shake well, then add liquid to 1 liter. This volume of solution is enough to process 100 kg of potatoes.
2. The tubers are pre-laid evenly on a horizontal surface, laying a tarp or polyethylene.
3. Shake the resulting solution and pour into the sprayer.
4. Spray with a product, then mix the tubers, the degree of processing will be clearly visible by the color change.
5. Allow the tubers to dry, after which they become suitable for planting, which is best done on the same day, because the active substance can volatilize under the influence of sunlight.

Method number 2: processing during landing

Another method of introducing taboo insecticide against the Colorado potato beetle saves time for vegetable growers, eliminating the need for a separate spraying procedure. The proposed method is recommended to be used only in dry and calm weather, it consists in the following:

1. Dilution of the emulsion at the rate of 4 ml per 10 l of water, which is designed to spray dug holes with potatoes in an area of ​​1 hundred parts.
2. For a good quality solution, the emulsion is first mixed in 1 liter of liquid, shaken well, then diluted with the remaining 9 liters of water.
3. Tubers are placed in the prepared wells or furrows, well sprayed with the prepared solution at the rate of 30-35 ml for each potato.
4. Then the holes are covered with earth. With this method, the harm from the Colorado potato beetle and wireworm will be neutralized for 60 days after treatment.

Important!

Tabu and other protectants containing imidacloptrid also protect potatoes from attack by aphids and other pests. However, it is absolutely harmless to bees and other pollinating insects, which is an important advantage compared to the action of other sprayed substances.

Important features of Taboo action

The use of Taboo poison against the Colorado potato beetle has some features:

• the drug does not have an antifungal effect on the plant, therefore, for processing it is recommended to combine it with agents against fungal diseases: Vitaros, Bunker, Vial, Trust, with the rest - not recommended;
• processing should be done on the day of planting potatoes, because the effectiveness of the poison decreases during exposure to air or in light;
• Taba can also be used for spraying on other crops: corn, sunflower, beets, wheat, etc.

Precautions for humans

Although the active substance belongs to the class of moderately toxic to humans, it is recommended to take special protective measures to reduce the possible harm to humans from Taboo:

• for the preparation of working solution, food containers should not be used;
• when working with the drug, it is recommended to wear special clothing, a respirator or mask on the face, rubber gloves;
• Do not smoke, drink liquids or eat food while working with the solution;
• spraying should be carried out away from the place of cooking, children and pets, artificial and natural bodies of water;
• after treatment it is advisable to take a shower, wash your hands with soap and water, rinse your mouth;
• processed tubers should not be eaten;
• Store the product in a dry, dark place, away from children, foods and drugs.

Reviews

As numerous reviews of Tabu and heated discussions of its advantages and disadvantages in the forums of gardeners and gardeners on the Internet show, this tool is actively used both in individual gardens and in large agricultural enterprises. Most users note the high effectiveness of the drug and other benefits.

After applying Tabu, I finally managed to take a break from the tedious and laborious everyday gathering of Colorado beetles from potato bushes. True, the rest lasted only 1.5 months, but thanks for that too. Then I already collected the Colorado by hand. Bushes grew strong, I hope the harvest will be good.

Larisa, Smolensk

For many years I have been engaged in the "collection" of the Colorado potato beetle from potato bushes and did not know that there are funds that are used before planting tubers in the ground. Moreover, the poison does not poison the crop itself, because it is in the tops of the bush. This year, for the first time, I tried Tabu and was pleasantly surprised by its long action. Now I know how to poison these bugs at least for the time being.

Inna, Volgograd