With the onset of the gardening season, many are faced with the question of how to effectively deal with the Colorado potato beetle. The peculiarity of this pest is that it eventually develops resistance to most of the tested drugs, so they are of no effect. In this article, we will look at a drug from the Colorado potato beetle called Corado, the benefits of the remedy and instructions for its use.
"Corado" - a description of the drug
The drug appeared on the market relatively recently, and has already managed to win good reviews among buyers. Consider what constitutes a "Corado" and from what it is used.
"Corado" refers to pesticides designed to fight the Colorado beetles and aphids. It is produced in the form of 1 ml ampoules or 10 and 25 ml bottles with liquid, which are diluted in water before use. Packaging of the drug is sealed, which prevents the possibility of its shedding during transportation or storage.
Produced in India. The tool is resistant to the influence of the sun and moisture, which is very important, given the characteristics of the summer season. Allowable shelf life - 3 years. Consists of avermectin complex, which is obtained from the fungi of the genus Streptomyces. The active ingredient is imidacloprid. Corado is a highly concentrated drug, therefore it has a very strong smell.
Important! The drug belongs to the third class of danger to humans and the first class - for bees. Therefore, the treatment of plants with such a tool should be carried out using protective equipment. And those who are engaged in breeding bees should first think about measures for their safety.
Today the market has a large number of a variety of drugs. Corado vs the Colorado potato beetle has the following advantages among them:
- A new drug, so the pest has not yet developed immunity against it;
- has a protective effect throughout the month;
- resistant to adverse weather conditions (well tolerated by the sun, not washed off by rain);
- acts quickly on a pest;
- inexpensive and economical to use;
- destroys all beetles, aphids and even their larvae.
Did you know? Sensing the approaching danger, the Colorado beetles pretend to be dead.
The mechanism of action "Corado"
Substances that are included in the chemical composition of the drug, destructively affect the nervous system of pests. A couple of hours after spraying, the tool begins its action, and the Colorado beetles stop feeding. Thus, despite the fact that the first few days after treatment, the beetles retain external signs of life activity, they can no longer harm the plants, since they no longer eat them. Subsequently, the pests begin paralysis and convulsions, as a result of which, after 48 or 72 hours, beetles and larvae die. One of the advantages of the tool is that it has three ways of entering the pest organism:
- intestinal;
- contact;
- systemic
It is very important that the Colorado potato beetle does not get used to Corado, so it can be used throughout the season. Active substances tolerate high temperatures well and are not washed away by rain, it is very convenient. In summer, the weather is very unpredictable, and it is not always possible to guess the ideal time for processing, there is no guarantee that in bright sunny weather it will not rain in a few minutes.
Did you know? In the Hungarian town of Hedervar, a monument to the Colorado potato beetle is installed.
How to apply "Corado", the preparation of the working solution
"Corado" from beetles is poison, and it must be applied clearly according to the instructions. The drug belongs to the water-soluble. Therefore, for effective exposure to poison, you need to know the right amount of Corado and how to breed it. The required amount of solution depends on the treated area. Per 100 sq.m. apply the following proportion: 1 ml of the drug in 4 liters of water.
To prepare the solution, it is necessary to pour a liter of water into the container, pour the preparation there and stir well. Then add the required amount of water to the bucket and mix it again. 
Important! Water for the preparation of the solution should be warm. Otherwise, the drug does not mix well. After the mixture is ready, you need to give it five minutes to infuse, and before pouring it into the sprayer, shake again.
It is better to sprinkle in the morning (before 9.00) or in the evening (after 18.00), so that the potatoes do not get burned in the sun. Spraying should be carried out carefully, without missing a single bush. During the month the plants will be protected. Further, if necessary, the procedure is carried out again. After the third spraying of plants, it is better not to use the drug and replace it with another. Do pests on it can develop immunity, the treatment efficiency will be much lower. The product is incompatible with other chemicals. At the time of processing crops should refrain from other drugs and soil mineral fertilizers.
Important! Replacing a drug means purchasing a product not only with a different name, but also with a different active ingredient, since the drug can be called differently, and the active ingredient can be identical. Such a tool would not be effective. Therefore, before buying be sure to read the instructions and the composition of the poison.
Precautions when working with the drug
To know about the possible harm of "Corado" and how to properly apply it is very important. The drug belongs to the third class of danger to humans, and can also lead to poisoning of domestic animals, livestock, bees. Prepare the solution and spray the plants with rubber gloves, a gauze bandage and protective goggles so that the product does not get into the eyes. All parts of the body must be protected by clothing.
In addition, the following safety rules should be followed:
- Do not drink, eat or smoke while working with a poison;
- do not use food containers;
- in case of ingestion of the drug in the eyes or nose - rinse thoroughly with running water;
- in case of contact with the mouth, rinse the mouth well and drink at least a liter of water;
- after work with poison it is recommended to use a glass of warm water with activated carbon.
Now you are familiar with the drug "Corado", methods of its application and know how to properly prepare from it a solution for spraying.
