Safety rules and regulations for the use of Calypso insecticide
Insecticide Calypso, instructions for the use of which will be presented, is an effective and stable insecticidal preparation for eliminating garden and garden pests. Moreover, the latter are eliminated even at the minimum consumption rate. Calypso is used to combat sucking, gnawing, rigid, equidistant and lepidoptera pests.
Mechanism of action
Calypso belongs to a group of drugs with contact-intestinal action. After processing the plants, the drug enters the pests into the digestive tract, causing problems with the nervous system, after which they die. This is explained by the connection with the nicotine-acetylcholine receptor.
Do not forget that with frequent use, pests can get used to it. Therefore, Calypso must be alternated with other insecticidal preparations.
Insecticide benefits
- Can be used for indoor plants.
- Reduces carrion and increases grade.
- Non-toxic.
- At a certain concentration and not exceeding it, the drug is safe for bees and other useful entomofauna.
- It fights well against hard, scaly and homoptera pests, including leafworms, flower beetles.
- The effectiveness lasts up to a month.
According to the instructions for the use of the insecticide, Calypso interacts well with preparations accelerating plant growth, antimycotic substances and other insecticidal preparations in tank mixtures.
When mixing different drugs, first do a compatibility test.
Disadvantages of the drug
The negative sides of Calypso are:
- Suitable for limited crops only.
- It is used only for some pests.
- Dangerous to humans.
If there are signs of poisoning (vomiting, nausea, weakness, headache), you should immediately leave the treatment area and take action.
Instructions for the use of insecticide Calypso
Plants should be sprayed as soon as pests have been noticed, during the spring-autumn period, when the vegetative period is observed, but not more often than 2 times during the entire time.
At the same time, weather conditions must be taken into account. The procedure can be carried out only in calm, windless, clear weather, at a temperature of 12-25 ° C. In the heat, rain, as well as 2 hours before and after it, work cannot be carried out, since the efficiency will be low.
Solution preparation
Initially, a concentrate is prepared according to the instructions, dissolving the drug in a small amount of water and then bringing the volume to the prescribed value. Next, a working solution is prepared, according to the rules of use for a particular culture. In case of non-compliance with the norms insecticide can lead not only to poisoning of insects and animals, but also to humans.
You need to work strictly in overalls that protect mucous membranes and skin, and in glasses. It is forbidden to drink, smoke, eat during spraying.
Each type of crop has its own dilution rate.
Precautions
Calypso is a hazard class 2 drug, which indicates its toxicity. Therefore, when working with it, you should follow a number of rules:
- In case of contact with the skin, wipe the drug with cotton wool or a cloth and rinse the place of contact thoroughly under running water.
- If the substance has been swallowed, you should drink activated charcoal (5-6 tablets are enough) and 2-3 tbsp. water.This should provoke vomiting.
- In case of contact with eyes, rinse them immediately with running water, do not close the eyelids.
Calypso is a toxic insecticide, but if you follow all the rules and regulations of use, you can avoid negative effects and save the crop from pests.