How to properly use Prestige Potato Treatment?

Content:

• Composition of the Prestige preparation
• In what form is Prestige produced
• Is the drug dangerous for human health?
• How to use
• Benefits of Application

Composition of the Prestige preparation

The preparation contains a substance that belongs to the group of neonicotinoids - imidacloprid. This substance works as an insecticide by analogy with nicotine. No wonder our ancestors used tobacco dust to cultivate potato plantations. Nicotine can destroy pests and some fungal diseases. But the trouble is that nicotine also affects humans. Imidacloprid, in turn, does not harm vertebrate mammals, which include humans. The substance works selectively and destroys only insects.

The principle of action is based on systemic exposure.

From the seed treated with insecticide, the substance spreads throughout all organs of the plant and reliably protects it from pests. What happens to parasites? For example, the Colorado potato beetle, having tasted the juicy greens of potatoes, will not have time to lay eggs. With the juice of the greenery, imidacloprid will enter the beetle's digestive system, the insect will die before it tries to reproduce.

In other words, the drug has a systemic contact effect. If we consider its action on the fungus, which often infects tubers, imidacloprid inhibits the development of mycelium at the initial stage. Also, inhibition of the synthesis of sterol, fatty acids occurs, which makes the development of the fungus impossible. As a result, imidacloprid works not only with pests, but also with fungal diseases.

Prestige helps protect the plant and its tubers from many ailments and pests. Gardeners identify the following diseases and parasites, which they managed to get rid of with the help of the drug:

• Colorado beetle
• Wireworm
• False wire
• Scoop (gnawing)
• Medvedka
• May beetle larvae
• Aphids, thrips
• Rhizoctonia, scab
• Various types of rot, mold

Insectofungicides help preserve tubers potatoes throughout the growing season. The drug has become a good help for the gardener.

In what form is Prestige produced

The Austrian manufacturer Bayer produces the drug in the form of a concentrated suspension. It must be diluted in the indicated proportions. It is very important to acquire the real substance, not a fake.

Buy Prestige only in specialized garden centers or shops.

The liquid is in a bottle, tightly closed with a lid. The box contains instructions for use.Be sure to look at the composition of the drug, which should include the main substance - imidacloprid. Remember, counterfeit insecticides can harm human health.

Is the drug dangerous for human health?

Insecticide + fungicide Prestige belongs to the third class of safety. It has been used in agriculture for many years. The substance imidacloprid does not affect human health. A couple of months after processing the tubers, the substance completely disintegrates and does not pose a threat to health. It is important to remember that treatment with Prestige of early ripening seed is not recommended. These potatoes ripen quite quickly. It is planted to harvest in early July.

Treatment of potatoes with the drug is recommended only for late varieties, otherwise the substance will not have time to decompose into components that are safe for health.

Applying the drug to the tubers, the substance automatically enters the soil, thereby forming an area for the development of the tuber. Near root system potatoes will not appear mycelium or pests. It takes at least 50 days for imidacloprid to disintegrate in soil. All plant organs get rid of the substance after 60 days. When harvesting, potatoes no longer contain imidacloprid residues and do not pose any threat to humans. This is exactly what the research results say.

Whether it is worth dressing potato seed in Prestige is up to the gardener. Many people prefer to abandon the use of insecticides-fungicides altogether, for someone the quantitative indicator of the yield is important. In the case of using the drug, you should not worry about this.

How to use

Applying Prestige is very simple. An instruction is attached to the package, which indicates the ratio of the suspension to water. Gardeners distinguish two main methods of processing tubers - during the period germination and just before boarding:

• The first method involves processing the seed two to three weeks before planting. Having taken out potatoes from the basement and sorted them, treat the tubers with Prestige solution from a spray bottle or sprayer. After that, you can germinate the potatoes and bring them to landscaping.
• The second method involves processing just before planting. To do this, spread the film and put the tubers on it in one layer. Distribute the solution from a spray bottle or sprayer. After processing, the tubers do not need to be turned over. One treatment is more than enough.

Many gardeners have adapted to handling potatoes in a bucket. The tubers are processed layer by layer. That is, first spray a layer of seed on the bottom, then add another layer, process and spread the next layer. Many people like this method, it is more convenient for someone to distribute the potatoes on a film and process everything at once. You should not wait for the substance to dry. The tubers can be planted immediately.

When working with the drug, do not forget about safety precautions. Wear a mask, gloves, and special clothing. Rinse the spray bottle or sprayer and clothing after treatment.

Benefits of Application

One of the main advantages of the drug is highlighted - low toxicity, the drug belongs to the third class. Along with the safety of Prestige, it is worth mentioning separately the high manufacturability of processing. One spraying of the seed is enough. The drug lasts for two months. Effectiveness against pests and diseases observed throughout the growing season. Moreover, the agent has a so-called anti-stress effect. What it is? The plant tolerates the vagaries of the weather well - heat, cold snap and dampness. The growth of green mass improves, an increased germination rate is observed, and the yield increases. Gardeners love the ease of handling.

Another important advantage is the fast impact.

Imidacloprid begins to work within a few hours after application. Therefore, the manufacturer recommends processing just before planting. So the action of the substance will definitely be enough for the entire growing season. But do not forget about the rate of disintegration of imidacloprid - at least two months. Apply to late varieties, early varieties potatoes are not subject to processing.

As a result of the application of the Prestige insecticide-fungicide, labor costs are reduced. The gardener does not have to run around the site, collecting the Colorado potato beetle and examining the plants for diseases. The only thing that may have to be done is re-processing if phytophthora... However, this phenomenon is extremely rare. The compatibility of Prestige with other drugs should be inquired separately.

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Treatment for late blight in the middle of the growing season is undesirable, since the substance may not have time to decompose before harvesting. You can apply other methods of struggle, for example, the use of Bordeaux liquid or folk methods - herbal infusions. To grow potatoes successfully, do not forget about agricultural technology culture in general. Seed dressing is only the first, but very important step in this direction.

Potato cultivation has been greatly simplified thanks to Prestige. Now the gardener does not need to worry about crawling Colorado beetles, wireworms and other pests. The harvest will be completely safe, its quantity will pleasantly surprise. The main thing is to apply an insecticide in accordance with all the rules and take precautions.