Actara is a chemical designed to kill insect pests. Its task is to protect plants from thrips, scale insects, mealybugs, Colorado potato beetle, aphids and other parasites. At the same time, it has a bad effect on whiteflies and does not help to fight ticks at all.
Below will be described the principle of action of the drug "Actara", instructions for use for indoor plants, in what proportions it is necessary to dilute this powder and how to process the flower to protect it from pests.
Actara for indoor plants is a new generation insect control substance belonging to the class of neonicotinoids. These substances act on nicotinic receptors in the insect's nervous system. By this principle, this class was named. The plant protects within 14-60 days.
Aktara - a popular insecticide
The drug has no harmful effect on cultivated crops and flowers. Subject to the rules of use, it does not harm a person, since it does not penetrate the fruits. It is distributed over the leaves through the vascular system.
The timing for reaching the maximum concentration of a substance in a plant differs depending on the route of administration. If spraying with a liquid solution was carried out, it completely spreads over the sheet within 20 hours. When watering, the insecticide enters the upper shoots within three days (maybe earlier, it all depends on the conditions of the plant, its type and a number of other parameters).
Aktara in dry and liquid forms
The effectiveness of the drug does not depend on the amount of sun, rain or dry weather falling on the flowers. Its validity depends on the method of processing orchids by Aktara. If the plant is sprayed, it is protected for a period of 2 to 4 weeks. When watering, the drug lasts longer - from 40 to 60 days.
With repeated use, insect resistance (resistance) to the drug may form. So, repeated invasions of whiteflies and worms are very often observed. The reason for relapse is that Actara acts on the larvae (which feed on the plant). If the root ball is wetted incorrectly, then some of the larvae will remain in the ground. With each watering, the amount of insecticide decreases, and the plant loses protection.
To prevent the formation of resistance to Actara for orchids or other plants, it is recommended to combine it with insecticides with a different principle of action. With most of the toxins for Aktara insect pests, it goes well.
Actara ampoules
The maximum shelf life of Aktara is 4 years. Do not allow freezing of the composition. The minimum storage temperature is -10 degrees.
Varieties of breeding Aktara
A competent gardener needs to be able to breed Aktar. It is also available in liquid form. If you cannot find it, you will have to do everything yourself.
For spraying
To get rid of each type of pest, there are their own standards for diluting the drug (per 10 liters of water):
- Aphids, whiteflies, Colorado potato beetles, scoops and whites - 2 grams.
- Moths, moths, cruciferous fleas - 3 grams.
- Thrips, onion flies, scale insects, false shields, mining moths - 4 grams.
For root application
In most cases, the Actara dilution rate for application under the root is 4 grams per 10 liters of water. An exception is if soil bugs are destroyed. Then the dosage is only 1 gram per 10 liters of water.
Orchid Processing Actara
Processing must be carried out as soon as the first pest appears. Orchid is usually sprayed.
Step-by-step instruction:
Choosing a place for the plant. Since this flower is indoor, it is necessary to find a well-ventilated room. Best for this role is a balcony.
- Breeding the composition. It is carried out immediately before spraying. The solution is not ready-made. For an orchid, the proportions are as follows: for 5 liters of water - 4 g of the substance. The resulting mixture can process 124 flowers. The breeding is carried out in two stages. First you need to dilute the substance in a small amount of water, then bring its amount to the desired.
Beautiful blooming orchid after processing
Watering orchids is also possible. In this case, it is necessary to stir 1 gram of the substance in 10 liters of water. If the number of pests is too large, then the plant needs to be sprayed and watered with Actara.
Also, the chemical is used to process the orchid when it is transplanted into another pot. In this case, you need to make a concentrated solution, diluting 4 g of powder in a liter of water. The decomposition time in this case will be 60 days. Before transplanting, it is necessary to soak the plants in solution in order to protect it from pests.
It's okay if you go too far with the dosage. Even its multiple excess does not harm orchids. Therefore, those people who breed her are not afraid to gain more than the measured four grams. Plant juice turns into poison for insects.
Important! If you water the plant before treatment, the effectiveness of the insecticide is significantly reduced. Multiple treatments may be required to remove aphids or scale insects.
If the purpose of treatment is prevention, then it is enough to carry out it once a month. This is a requirement for rooms. If the treatment is carried out in the garden, then you can often spray the orchid with an insecticide.
Processing Precautions
When treating plants with Actara, you need to be especially careful, because the substance has a third hazard class. Wear gloves, goggles and a respirator. It is also advisable to be in special clothing, which after use must be hidden in a plastic bag and tightly closed.
After using the solution, all tools must be thoroughly washed, the solution drained under the root of the plant.
In addition, you need to wash your hands and face, as well as rinse your mouth with water. It is forbidden to dilute the solution in the dishes, from which they will subsequently take food.
Important! You can process Aktara orchid only on the street or in a well-ventilated area.
Actara poisoning is expressed in nausea, vomiting, weakness. As soon as one of these symptoms manifests itself, it is necessary to stop processing the orchid and go to breathe fresh air and call an ambulance team. If the product gets on the skin, it must be thoroughly washed for 15 minutes. If the poison enters the stomach, it is necessary to drink activated charcoal and call an ambulance.
In no case should Aktara be stored in food containers, as well as merged poison residues in places close to water bodies.
The insecticide is dangerous for bees, so it is better not to use it during their greatest activity.
Although Aktara is used to spray orchids in a room, it is best to carry out this procedure in the fresh air. It is important to ensure that there is no sun and wind. Direct sunlight minimizes the effect of the drug.
Keep the chemical out of the reach of children and animals. In general, Actara is very good for orchids. How to apply this insecticide, what precautions to follow when working with it, and in what proportions to breed it - the answers to all these questions have become clear. It is worth applying these recommendations, but if the summer resident feels unwell, consult a doctor immediately.
