Karbofos: purpose and application features in horticulture

The main active ingredient of the drug is the organophosphorus compound malathion. It is one of the few products approved for use in gardens.

Karbofos belongs to the category of insecticides. It has an unpleasant odor of a specific nature, which after a while disappears without a trace. When the drug is combined with water, a stable emulsion is formed, which can be used for spraying plants.

The product belongs to the category of highly toxic insecticides. The advantage over other analog drugs lies in the short duration of the active substance, which is limited to 14 days, after which the malathion as a chemical compound breaks down into its constituents.

How to apply?

Due to the fact that karbofos belongs to the category of drugs with a toxic effect on the viability of living cells, you need to work with it using personal protective equipment:

• medical or rubber gloves;
• respirator;
• glasses;
• clothing that completely covers the human body (trousers and long-sleeved blouse).

After preparing a solution of the required concentration, the value of which depends on the type of pest that must be dealt with, it is necessary to spray the damaged object using special equipment - a sprayer.

Conditions for a successful pest control measure:

1. The procedure must be carried out with a freshly prepared solution until the surface of the plant leaf is completely wetted.
2. The air temperature should not exceed 15 ° С.
3. The weather should be calm and dry.
4. The optimal time for processing is morning or evening.
5. Treatment carried out in early spring at the first signs of pests is effective. Spraying is prohibited after the beginning of flowering plants. It is allowed to control harmful insects in the period after harvest.
6. You cannot process crops more than 2 times per season.

"Karbofos KE, SP"

Karbofos is a well-known and widely used drug as an agricultural insecticide and acaricide. In world practice, it is known as "Malathion" - it is used as an active ingredient in many pesticides.

Content

Karbofos is a multipurpose organophosphate pesticide. The material contains the purpose, composition, formulation, principle of action, safety issues, analogues, etc.

Appointment

Both independently and as part of other drugs "Karbofos" / "Malathion" is used:

1. in agriculture to combat harmful insects, mites and pests of stocks;
2. in medical and sanitary practice (as an anti-lice remedy - from nits and lice);
3. for household disinsection from synanthropic insects (ants, bed bugs, cockroaches, wood lice, etc.)

Composition and preparative formula

"Karbofos" belongs to the chemical class of FOS (organophosphorus compounds). Active substance - MALATION... Formula [O, O-Dimethyl-S- (1,2-dicarbethoxyethyl) dithiophosphate]. In its pure form, it is a colorless oily liquid with a characteristic unpleasant odor. In technical form, it is a liquid of dark brown color. We will badly dissolve in water, we will well dissolve in organic solvents.

Step-by-step instruction

The spray liquid is prepared by mixing the base product with water. In this case, water is added to karbofos gradually, constantly stirring the solution until a homogeneous suspension is formed.

The protective effect of karbofos lasts for 2 weeks. The maximum effectiveness of the action is achieved after 4 hours.

When preparing a working solution, it should be borne in mind that its preparation for each crop and for each pest is different:

1. Apple, pear and quince exposed to the moth, leafworm, scale insect, weevil and cherry fly. To treat trees from pests, 60 g of the drug is dissolved in 7 liters of water. The consumption rate for each young tree is 2 liters, for a fruiting one - up to 10 liters.
2. Plum, cherry and sweet cherry exposed to leafworms, gall midges, kidney moths, scale insects and sawflies. To destroy these pests, a 60-gram bag should be dissolved in 8 liters of water. For 1 tree, you need to spend no more than 1.5 liters of the drug.
3. When spraying fruit trees, it takes from 2 to 10 liters of ready-made solution of karbofos

   For processing apricot and peach from the moth and leafworm, the package of karbofos is dissolved in 10 liters of water. For a young tree, 2 liters of the drug is enough, and for a fruiting one, all 10 liters must be used.

4. Currant, gooseberries and raspberries are susceptible to the effects of scale insects, kidney moths, gall midges and weevils. For spraying crops, the package of the drug is dissolved in 8 liters. The consumption rate is 1.5 liters per object. Processing is carried out immediately before flowering and after harvest.
5. Grapes susceptible to the influence of spider mites, phylloxera and mealybugs. With a solution obtained from a pack of karbofos and 8 liters of water, it is necessary to spray the area at the rate of 1.5 liters for every 10 square meters. m.
6. Tomatoes, pepper and cucumbers often annoyed by whiteflies, aphids, sprout flies and spider mites. To combat these pests, you need to spray the area at the rate of 1 liter per 10 square meters. m. The solution is prepared by dissolving 60 g of karbofos in 10 liters of water.

Known - unknown "Karbofos": what you need to know when using

Karbofos refers to contact - intestinal insecticides. The use of the drug shows high efficiency in the destruction of cockroaches, bedbugs, as well as in the fight against garden ants.

Purpose and areas of use

"Karbofos" is an insecticidal agent for the destruction of insect pests. Effective for the destruction of aphids, kidney pincers, garden black ants, as well as domestic inhabitants - house red ants, cockroaches, bedbugs and others. Affects adults and their larvae, however, the effect of the drug on egg clutches is limited.

Scope of use: • small household plots, as well as farms; • recommended for use in residential premises for their disinfection; • sanitary and medical disinfection against head lice, malaria carriers, etc .; • processing of storage facilities. • destruction of exo- and endoparasites in veterinary medicine

Composition, properties and formulation

As part of "Karbofos" - the main active ingredient MALATION with a dosage of 10-50%, surfactant, perfume - flavoring, filler. To exclude cases of accidental poisoning, strong fragrances with a pungent odor are used.

Available in the following forms:

- water-soluble powder (packing in small packages of 30g and 60g and large ones, weighing 1kg, 5kg);

- suspension - concentrate (ampoules 5ml, 10ml, bottles 0.25l., 0.5l., 1l.);

- ready-to-use working solution (5L canisters).

Application and principle of operation

The drug "Karbofos" is an enteric-contact insecticide of the principle of action. Based on insect poisoning when the drug enters the digestive system or on the surface of the body or part of it.The complete death of the insect is guaranteed after 3-4 hours.

Long-term use of the drug is addictive and significantly reduces the effectiveness of its use. In the body of the insect, a special enzyme is produced that destroys the chemical structure of the active substance and neutralizes its effect. It is not recommended to use the drug more than 2-3 times a year.

Preparation and processing

When using either a water-soluble powder or a liquid concentrate, dissolve Karbofos in the required amount of water and mix thoroughly. Apply the drug to habitats, congestion or movement with a brush or spray.

Protection against garden pests

When protecting against garden ants, a liquid solution of "Karbofos" (dosage of 30 grams per 3-5 liters of water) is sprayed onto anthills and tree trunks are sprayed, and the powder is also scattered into their habitats, clusters and along the paths of movement. The number of treatments is no more than two.

When processing fruit, berry and vegetable crops, the method of spraying or irrigation is often used. Processing should also be carried out 2-fold, with an interval of at least 3-4 weeks (the first - in early spring before the appearance of buds, the second - after flowering).

The table shows the purpose, dosage and consumption rates for the protection of horticultural crops:

Protection against domestic insects - pests

For the destruction of ants, cockroaches, bedbugs and other crawling insects, a liquid working solution is prepared at the rate of 30g. powder for 5 liters. water or 2-4 ml. concentrate for 1-1.5 liters. Consumption rate of working solution - 5 l / 100 sq.m. The article "Seven Tips on How to Get Rid of Cockroaches»Sets out the basic principles of processing.

Risk factors and precautions

When using "Karbofos" safely, the following points should be taken into account: • processing should be carried out indoors in the absence of people, animals and birds; • isolate food and utensils during processing; • avoid getting the working solution on open areas of the body and mucous membranes, using well-known personal protective equipment. • at the end of treatment in residential and medical institutions, it is necessary to carry out wet cleaning of the used surfaces with soap and soda solution (50 g of soda ash per 1 liter of water) • if signs of poisoning appear, consult a doctor.

Advantages and disadvantages

Benefits in using "Karbofos"

• instant effect on insects, larvae and adults;
• quickly removed from plants and soil;
• has a minimum cost (a 30 g package costs about 25 rubles, which is almost 5 liters of working solution);
• compatibility with other insecticides, fungicides and growth stimulants, there are no restrictions when used together with mineral fertilizers;
• suitable for most insect pests.

Disadvantages of the drug

• long-term use of the drug is addictive;
• has a short-term effect and quickly degrades when exposed to water and sun.

Conclusions and recommendations

I definitely recommend Karbofos for use. Firstly, because of the high efficiency, and secondly, because of the low cost.It is no coincidence that the drug is included in TOP 10 best and most used insecticides.

It is important that the drug does not have a carcinogenic effect on the human body and is safe for pets if the dosage standards are observed.

Security measures

When storing the drug, when preparing a solution for spraying damaged trees and plants, and during insecticidal treatment, certain rules for safe handling of the drug should be followed:

1. Do not eat or drink liquids.
2. After the completion of the work, it is necessary to change the clothes, which, together with the personal protective equipment used, should be subjected to special treatment in the form of washing.
3. At the end of the work, you need to wash, remembering to clean the contents of the inner nasal cavity, and wash your hands thoroughly. All procedures should be carried out using soap.
4. It is forbidden to carry out treatment with the drug near water bodies.
5. Do not spray vegetation during flowering periods. This is due to the fact that flowers attract bees, for which karbofos is poison.
6. The drug is subject to decomposition when heated, therefore, when performing all procedures, including preparing a solution and storing the original product, an increase in temperature should be avoided.
7. The drug should be stored in a dry place away from fire. Storing karbofos with food or medicine can lead to poisoning.
8. Animals and children should not have access to karbofos.
9. It is unacceptable to use when mixed with other analog drugs.

Protecting fruit trees and shrubs with the Karbofos insecticide

If in the previous year there were large losses in the orchard from the invasion of pests, it will be necessary to start fighting them in the new season in early spring. There is every reason to believe that many clutches have been laid on and under the trees, from which new generations of crop destroyers will emerge with the onset of heat. Unfortunately karbofos, like other organophosphate poisons, acts only on adults, through the intestines. Therefore, its use for processing pupae and egg-laying in the garden is useless. It is necessary to wait for the first exits of pests.

Estimated cost

Karbofos belongs to the category of economical insecticidal agents due to the high concentration of the drug, which allows the preparation of large volumes of working solution, and low cost. The price of a package of karbofos depends on the amount of the drug in it.

The manufacturer produces an insecticidal agent of various weights:

• 30 grams;
• 60 grams;
• 1000 grams.

Packing cost with 30 g corresponds to 30 rubles, from 60 g – 60 rubles.

More profitable buy liter packaging for 150 rubles.

Characteristics of the drug

Karbofos is used to combat numerous pests.

Refers to organophosphorus compounds (FOS). It is an insecticidal-acaricidal drug, half of malathion. In its pure form, malathion is a colorless liquid with a characteristic pungent odor of an oily consistency.

Karbofos dissolves easily in water, forming a stable emulsion. At low temperatures, it thickens, while maintaining toxicity.

Karbofos is produced by several manufacturers in different forms. (liquid, granules, powder, tablets, emulsions), with various additives and in different concentrations (Alatar, Antiklesch, Atkellik, Inta-TsM, Iskra-M, Karbofos, Fenaxin-plus, Fufanon-nova). All preparations add fragrances with a pungent unpleasant odor to increase the safety of animals and people. The smell disappears quickly after application.

Refers to drugs of the third group (medium degree) of danger, not very phytotoxic. The popularity of karbofos is due to its high efficiency.

Important. Experts from the American Cyanamid Company are considered the creators of the first malathion-based insecticidal preparations. Appearing on the market in 1950 under the name TM4049, the drug was later renamed malaton and later malathion.

Research in this area was also carried out in the Soviet Union. In 1952, regardless of American developments, chemical scientists K.D. Shevtsova-Shilovskaya and N.N. Melnikov received domestic malathion. The drug, which began to be produced for agriculture and sanitary disinfection, was called karbofos.

Testimonials

Antonina, 56 years old, city of Kazan Bedbugs tortured houses. Whatever I tried, I couldn't get them out. Every morning after waking up, I found small red spots on my body, which itched terribly and caused a lot of cosmetic inconvenience. I was advised to use karbofos. Despite its toxic properties for others, I made up my mind. I prepared a solution, put on glasses, a kerchief, a respirator, rubber gloves and a tracksuit. I sprayed the entire apartment with a solution. She closed the windows and went to her friend for the night. The next morning she came, ventilated, by the way, the smell quickly disappeared, washed everything and began to wait for the result. A year has passed. I forgot about bedbugs, it seems, forever.

Irina, 45 years old, Moscow region

At the dacha, I recently planted young apple trees. I admired them, the eye rejoiced. But aphids attacked my apple trees. The leaves began to curl, and the black, merciless insects began to multiply at a tremendous speed. Having rummaged in the bowels of the Internet, I learned about a unique drug - karbofos, which was able to solve my problems in 4 hours. Having prepared the solution according to the instructions, I processed the affected apple trees, spraying not only diseased leaves, but also healthy ones. The aphids died right before our eyes. I saved my trees.

Anton, 67 years old, Belgorod region

I treated sea buckthorn from gall mites with karbofos. The immediate result was evident. I prepared a solution based on a package of 60 grams, which I diluted in 3 liters of water. Before planting, I dipped the cuttings into the solution. My sea buckthorn, although still small, has already blossomed, delighting its owner.

Advantages and disadvantages of the tool

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The insecticide Karbofos is used universally in spring, summer and autumn. The reason for its great popularity is in the positive aspects.

• Suitable for the destruction of many types of pests.
• The tool is effective and works quickly.
• It is removed from plants and soil in a short time.
• Can be combined with fungicides, stimulants, mineral fertilizers and other insecticides.
• It is not expensive. For a package of 30 g, you need to pay only 25 rubles.

But, despite the fact that the tool has many positive qualities, it can be addictive in insects, so it is not often used.

Important!

The main drawback of the product, which many gardeners note, is an unpleasant odor. Because of this, it is difficult to use it without a respirator and even more so in an enclosed space.

The main properties of the insecticide

In agriculture, gardening, pest control, forestry, the method of spraying with karbofos is widely used to kill insect pests. This composition is also used for the treatment of warehouses for storing food products and seeds.

In household plots, this insecticide is used to get rid of such "living creatures" as spider mites, aphids, honeydew, garden moth, whitefly, weevil, etc.

It is not recommended to spray the drug on flowering crops of berries and vegetables, as well as in the immediate vicinity of the hives, because malofos also has a toxic effect on domesticated insects (bees).

The main properties of the remedy karbofos include:

According to the instructions for using karbofos in the garden, the substance should be applied on a sunny, warm, windless day, at an air temperature of up to + 15⁰C, the greatest effect will be from a freshly prepared emulsion.

Abundant spraying should wet the leaves and stems of the plants for maximum benefits.

In most cases, the dosage depends on the size of the treated area, the extent of the damage to the vegetation and the specific classes of pests that need to be eliminated.

Fighting bedbugs

The insecticide is used not only in the agricultural sector, but also to combat bedbugs at home. The drug has a nerve-paralytic effect on the parasite, and its effectiveness has been tested for a long time. As a result of exposure to the substance, the internal organs of the bug fail, which leads to its death. However, when processing the larvae and shells of bed bugs eggs, Karbofos has a slightly different effect: he simply burns them. To ensure high effectiveness in the fight against insects, special attention should be paid to preparatory procedures and adherence to instructions. The drug has an unpleasant odor, for which you need to be prepared. Additional processing may be required depending on the situation. If the procedure is carried out repeatedly, the bedbugs adapt to toxic substances.

Before you study the instructions for using Karbofos for bedbugs, you need to perform the following preparatory measures:

1. During processing, residents must move with their pets to another location. If the house has an aquarium, it must be covered and the aerator is turned off.
2. Prepare for the procedure: remove all food and dishes, clothing and hygiene items. It is recommended that everything that can be placed in an airtight package.
3. Take care of your own protection: prepare gloves, closed clothing, respirator, goggles.

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After all the preparatory work is completed, we dilute the solution. The instruction of Karbofos for bedbugs is as follows: in 1 liter of water, you will need to stir 2-5 ml of emulsion or 4-5 g of powder. The concentration may be different, depending on the degree of infection of the home with parasites.

If preventive measures are taken, the minimum concentration will be more than sufficient. Processing is carried out using a spray gun.

For the process to be as effective as possible, it is necessary to use narrow nozzles that can be used to get to the most inaccessible places: cracks in the floor, walls, etc. Materials with high moisture absorption (furniture upholstery) are carefully processed, in contrast to smooth surfaces (tiles, plastic). The favorite habitat of bedbugs is old furniture, unpainted wood products, baseboards and wallpaper that has moved away from the walls. To get rid of the unpleasant odor, you will have to ventilate the home for several days. In case of severe infection, re-treatment is carried out after 10 days.