Owners of personal plots and cottages are constantly looking for effective insecticidal drug, allowing you to get rid of pests and preserve the grown crop, as well as decorative green spaces. Domestic company "Tekhnoexport" produces a line of funds called Spark. They destroy various pests, including aphids, and also reinforce plants with useful substances. Preparations are produced for more than 20 years, periodically updated in accordance with the latest developments in the field of agricultural chemistry. A spark from aphids and other insects comes in four different versions.
Strong insecticides are available on the market in the form of concentrates, powders and tablets for the preparation of a solution for processing agricultural and ornamental crops. The manufacturer offers users and special soil sticks Spark, which are intended for indoor plants. They protect plantings from aphids and at the same time serve as good fertilizer.
The insecticide Spark, thanks to a wide spectrum of action, belongs to the category of universal drugs. It has a significant period of exposure, so it can be used for a single treatment of the site, even in a very hot period. The substance from aphids and other insects is absorbed into the aerial parts of plants, is not washed off during rain and watering, and is stored in leaves and stems for almost a month. It can be used on many plants:
- fruit trees (including apple tree, pear, plum and cherry);
- roses;
- currant;
- cucumbers;
- Tomatoes
- pepper;
- cabbage;
- viburnum;
- dill;
- raspberries;
- Many other garden crops and even indoor plants.
Varieties of the spark line
The following drugs are presented in the distribution network:
- Spark double effect;
- Golden spark;
- Iskra-M;
- Spark Bio.
Each of them has its own individual characteristics, which are necessary to become familiar with for the correct choice of the required modification.
Spark double effect
In 2000, the drug Spark was developed from aphids and other dangerous pests of green spaces. It protects any plants from more than 60 species of plant parasites. The main active ingredients are cypermethrin and permethrin. The drug is available in tablets, the weight of which is 10 grams each. Potassium fertilizer and special anti-stress additives, which allow plants to recover after the invasion of ticks, aphids, weevils and other pests, act as a filler.
To obtain the necessary solution, you need 1 tablet of the drug Spark. It should be dissolved in a small amount of water, strain the resulting liquid and bring its volume to 10 liters. This suspension must be carefully treated plants. The description of the norms for using the composition and the complete list of insects that it allows to get rid of contains instructions for the use of Sparks attached to each package of the insecticidal preparation.
On a note!
The composition does not adversely affect the environment, is safe for people and other warm-blooded.The complex works quickly, it is resistant to elevated air temperatures, has a small degree of insects getting used to the composition.
Treatment from aphids and other insects is preferably carried out at dawn, or before sunset. When working with the drug Spark Double effect, you must adhere to basic safety rules:
- apply personal protective equipment;
- do not eat food;
- At the end of the treatment, carry out hygiene procedures.
All this will avoid the negative consequences of interaction with a moderately toxic substance.
Golden Spark
The insecticide is successfully used to control aphids and other insect pests in 120 countries of the world when processing 140 various agricultural and ornamental crops. The active substance that is part of the drug is imidacloprid from a series of nicotinoids - artificial prototypes of nicotine and tobacco dust, with a concentration of 200 g / l.
Golden Spark is available in three versions:
- in powder form;
- liquid composition;
- special sticks intended for indoor plants, providing them with protection and top dressing.
The rules for preparing the required solution and the processing technology for each type of green space are described in detail in the instructions attached to each type of preparation.
Composition Spark has an extensive scope. The insecticide has been shown to be effective at elevated temperatures, so it is recommended for use in the southern regions.
Important!
The main advantage of the drug against aphids, Colorado potato beetle and other pests is that the composition is not absorbed into the fruits and tubers, although it remains in the foliage, stems, shoots and roots of plants for a long time after processing.
Golden Spark completely destroys the nervous system of pests, as a result of which they die. Being a practically harmless pesticide for humans, animals, as well as the inhabitants of water bodies, it requires the observance of basic safety measures when used.
Iskra-M
The active substance in this modification of the drug Spark from aphids and other parasites is malathion, as indicated by the letter "M" in the name. This chemical substance kills any pests of the flora in a wide range of ambient temperatures. Active toxicity is saved for almost 10 days, and is completely neutralized in 4 weeks. The release form of the insecticide is a concentrated emulsion. The rules for diluting the drug and processing certain crops can be found in the instructions that each packaging is equipped with. Among the main advantages of Iskra-M are the following factors:
- long period of protective effect;
- the destruction of aphids, bugs, plant mites, thrips and other pests;
- extermination of sawfly and caterpillar larvae;
- compatibility with certain fertilizers and pesticides;
- the ability to control pyrethroid-resistant pests.
The toxic chemical can be used not only in open areas, but also in greenhouses, which is confirmed by the reviews on the Spark from aphids posted on the site.
Spark bio
A safe preparation against aphids and other pests has been developed specifically to combat parasites on ornamental and fruit plants until the harvest. The product contains avertin emulsion concentrate. It is a substance of biological origin and is synthesized as a result of the vital activity of special soil fungi. They are allowed to process crops in which ripening fruits are adjacent to flowers.
The composition has proven itself in open areas and in greenhouses. The drug paralyzes the larvae of the Colorado potato beetle, caterpillars, aphids and other pests. The maximum effect can be observed 3-5 days after treatment.
On a note!
The main advantage of the tool is its complete safety, the lack of resistance to it in insects, as well as the ability to cope with parasites that are resistant to other drugs. The instruction will allow you to correctly apply a safe preparation from aphids and other pests.
Reviews
Many gardeners trust not only the information indicated on the packaging of the drug, but also the opinion of people.
Very pleased with the drug Spark Bio. A friend advised process tomatoes and peppers from aphids. After spraying, the insects disappeared and the crop was saved. Very good tool, I want to try other varieties.
Olga, Yekaterinburg
Of all the insecticides, I prefer the drug Iskra. He copes with aphids perfectly. I use the double effect on my site all the time and it has never failed me.
Nikolay, Moscow region
I've got a lot indoor plants. I protect them from aphids using the Golden Spark. Special sticks with fertilizer and insecticide are my reliable helpers. Plants are completely safe.
Catherine, St. Petersburg
The given reviews confirm the high efficiency of the drug Spark from aphids. The most important thing is to comply with all the requirements set forth in the instructions.