Remedy Tanrek from the Colorado potato beetle

Those who grow potatoes in the garden every year have to deal with its most gluttonous pest, eating the tops and harming plants. When no folk and chemicals they don’t help, it’s worth trying one of the latest generation of insecticides - Tanrek from the Colorado potato beetle.

Components and effect of the drug

Tanrek VRK is a water-soluble concentrate that is an insecticide of organic origin of systemic action. Its main toxic component is imidacloprid, obtained by extract from tobacco shoots, which are able to penetrate the tissues of other plants. After eating poisoned tops, pests are affected by systemic poison, which paralyzes their nervous system, leading to death.

On a note!

It is worth noting that poison it destroys not only the Colorado potato beetles and its larvae, but also aphids, potato scoops, cicadas, earthworms, ground flies, mothworms, locusts, weevils and many other parasites that eat leaves and shoots of plants.

The action of this tool is based on the good ability of imidacloprid to be absorbed into the sprouts and leaves of potato bushes. Due to which it is not washed off by rain and is not subject to the influence of other external factors, but effectively poisons only pests that die in large quantities within 2-3 days. Its toxic properties persist for another 2-3 weeks, during which no additional processing is necessary.

Advantages and disadvantages of Tanrek

This drug has the following advantages compared to other chemicals:

• destroys all larvae and adults colorado beetles;
• gives long-lasting protection to plants;
• has a systemic effect;
• non-toxic to humans, odorless;
• consumed economically, compatible with other insecticides and fungicides;
• its use allows to reduce the number of sprayings of potato bushes;
• it is not washed off by rain or when watering, the efficiency does not depend on temperature;
• does not accumulate in potato tubers;
• has a complex effect on many pests of garden and ornamental plants.

Disadvantages noted by users:

• Needs re-use of another insecticide, because it does not affect insects that hide in the soil;
• it is impossible to carry out processing in sunny weather due to possible burns on the leaves;
• poses a danger to bees and other beneficial insects;
• has a toxic effect on some indoor crops;
• there is not enough measuring scale on the bottle.

Important!

During the summer season, no more than 1 treatment can be carried out with Tarnek from Colorado potato beetle. Its regular use can cause insects to get used to it, therefore it is recommended to use it alternately with other insecticides.

Release form and price

The Tanrek tool is available in 2 forms:

• pack of 10 ampoules of 1 ml each - designed to handle small plantings, the price is about 40 rubles .;
• large bottles of 100 ml allow you to use them on large areas of planting potatoes, the cost is about 250 rubles.

Shelf life is 3 years.

On a note!

On sale Tanrek is sold in 2 forms: a remedy against Colorado potato beetles and for the destruction of aphids. However, the composition and effect of both drugs are the same, only the method of preparation and concentration of the finished solution differ.

Tanrek: instructions for use from the Colorado potato beetle

In order to spray, you must first prepare a working solution of the required concentration. In accordance with the instructions on the packaging, to destroy the Colorado potato beetle, 1 ml of the product must be diluted in 10 liters of water. The prepared solution is prepared only in the right volume and is not subject to storage.

To destroy the Colorado potato beetles you will need 5 liters per 1 hundred parts of a garden with potato bushes. Spraying can be carried out only in calm, calm weather, preferably in the early morning or evening.

For those who do this for the first time, you should know exactly how to breed Tanrek. First, the contents of the ampoule or vial are diluted with a small amount of water, mix well, and then add liquid to the desired volume. To improve the adherence of the substance to the leaves, it is recommended to add a little liquid soap with a neutral reaction.

On a note!

Tanrek is also used for pest control on tomatoes, cucumbers and other garden crops. It can also be used in greenhouse plantings, for which a solution is prepared at the rate of 5 ml of substance per 10 liters of water. However, the consumption will be more: 2 buckets per 1 hundredth of landings. It should be borne in mind that the spraying procedure with this tool is carried out no later than 20 days before the start of the harvest.

Precautionary measures

The drug Tanrek belongs to substances of the 3rd class of toxicity in relation to humans and the 2nd - according to its stability in the soil, i.e., its complete decomposition in the earth will occur only after 70-200 days. It is also poisonous to fish, so it is forbidden to conduct crop processing near ponds.

The poisonous components of Tanrek are also dangerous for bees, birds, insects and earthworms, and can cause their death.

It is better to prepare the working solution in the fresh air, making sure that there are no pets or small children nearby.

A person who sprays with Tanrek is advised to apply protective measures in the form of putting on special clothing, a respirator and gloves. After working with the solution, be sure to wash your hands and face, rinse your mouth.

Important!

If a poisonous substance gets on the skin, it is removed with a cotton pad, then the affected area is rinsed with soap and water.

Combination with other insecticides

The drug Tanrek can only be combined with agents having a neutral pH reaction, and acid and alkaline solutions cannot be used.

Experts recommend combined use with the following insecticides: Arrivo, Omayt, Topaz, Skor, Skor to achieve a common effect against insect pests.

Reviews

The use of chemicals in your garden is a necessary measure in a situation where other methods do not have the desired effect. Judging by the reviews of Tanrek, this tool quickly allows you to destroy the Colorado potato beetles and save the future crop.

We plant potatoes annually, and fight with the colorado potato beetle always long and laborious. This year, the Tanrek tool helped a lot: the pests died quickly enough, in 1-2 days. In addition, the next 3 weeks passed quietly, because the poison continued to act. This has helped save us strength and money.

Lily, Moscow

For many years I have been growing potatoes in the garden, and the struggle with the Colorado potato beetle already tires me a lot, and if nothing is done, then there will be no harvest.Therefore, each year it is necessary to carry out not only manual collection of the pest, but also spray the plantings with chemistry. This year they purchased Tanrek and were pleasantly surprised by its effectiveness and duration. For almost the third week, as the Colorado disappeared, the bushes are clean and green. It is very pleasing.

Vladimir, Penza

I have a sick farm, I plant and a lot of potatoes. To get a good harvest, I use only effective insecticides that do not adversely affect the crop. Tanrek suited me perfectly, because it is sold in an economical package, which is enough to handle a large landing area. And, most importantly, pests die and do not eat bushes for another 2-4 weeks, which positively affects the crop.

Vasily, Smolensk