Tobacco (smoke) bombs for a greenhouse made of polycarbonate: processing in the spring, when to burn, benefits and harms, how to light, how to use from phytophthora

Benefits of using tobacco checkers for greenhouses

The main advantages of tobacco sticks are:

ease of use;
they destroy diseases and pests without harming the crops planted in the greenhouse;
tobacco smoke scares away rodents and bees;
the smoke screen disinfects the greenhouse completely, penetrating even into hard-to-reach places;
highly concentrated carbon dioxide released during smoldering is an excellent natural preservative, it improves plant photosynthesis, accelerates the ripening period of fruits, and the green mass becomes thicker, juicy and fleshy;
tobacco checkers do not contain chemicals, their action is based on the destructive effect of nicotine on parasites;
fumigation can process any area in size.

disadvantages

the released sulfur dioxide is toxic to humans and animals if inhaled to death
mold deeply embedded in the wood will not destroy
spores of fungi or pests in the soil will not destroy
before processing the vegetable store or cellar, you need to take out all the vegetables
oxidizes metal
survives plant burns, cannot be used to fight diseases or mites on live plants in a greenhouse, balcony or greenhouse
the smoke bomb is fire hazardous, it must be located further from the combustible material
processing of basements or cellars with high humidity is not allowed, for example, when the groundwater is near

In what cases is the treatment of greenhouses with a smoke bomb used?

Processing with smoke products is carried out in the event that vegetables in the greenhouse grow and develop poorly, and their leaves are affected by pests and diseases. This is especially true for polycarbonate greenhouses, the air humidity inside which is greatly increased, which leads to the multiplication of bacteria and parasites.

Fumigation with smoke bombs effectively destroys:

aphids;
honeydew;
spider mite;
earthen fleas;
butterfly Whitefly;
thrips;
phytophthora.

Tobacco sticks can be used to prevent damage to plants, as a routine disinfection of greenhouses, to stimulate the growth of vegetable crops, and to increase the safety of fruits. Nicotine contained in them is absolutely harmless to plants, and in some crops, for example, in potatoes, eggplants, peppers and tomatoes, it is contained in small quantities.

Attention! The duration of the tobacco smoke is short. Insect poisoning occurs only during the fumigation of the greenhouse, so it is recommended to carry out the procedure more than once.

Preparing the basement for fumigation

The disinfection of an underground affected by mold, rot or insects begins with the treatment of devices for storing vegetables and other products. Step-by-step instruction:

1. Dismantle and take out all racks and boxes outside. It is advisable to leave them in the sun - ultraviolet light helps to destroy harmful bacteria, mold and insects.

2. Prepare a soapy solution with the addition of soda and rinse all the shelves with it, then disinfect them with an antiseptic.

3. Whitewash wooden surfaces.

4. Remove rot and mold deposits from walls, ceilings and floors.If the basement is concreted, finished with brick or wood, then this is done with a stiff brush. Soil is removed from the earthen floor to a depth of 10-15 cm and replaced with clean dry sand or fresh soil. It is also necessary to completely remove the affected layer from the earthen walls.

5. Seal the cracks with putty or cement mortar. Then treat with the same antiseptic as the shelves, or slightly diluted potassium permanganate.

6. Whitewash the walls and ceiling with lime.

7. Thoroughly dry and ventilate the room. The process can be accelerated in the following ways: install a fan on the stairs to the basement for 5 days; use a heat gun (it will dry and ventilate the cellar much faster); put a burning candle in a metal can or an alcohol burner under the chimney for several days.

Suitable antiseptics for shelves, walls and ceilings:

8% alaminol solution. They wipe all surfaces underground twice or three times with an interval of 15 minutes.
A solution of copper sulfate (copper sulfate). Ratio: 100 g of powder per 10 liters of water.
Whiteness (bleach). Add 100 ml to 1 liter of water.
Ready-made special antiseptic composition (sold in canisters in hardware stores).

The use of all of these products is associated with a health hazard, therefore they are applied using glasses, gloves and a respirator.

Preparation of lime whitewash:

Quicklime is poured into a metal bucket and water is added in a ratio of 1: 3 or 1: 4. When mixing, it should be taken into account that when quenching, the volume increases by 2-3 times.
Cover the bucket with a lid.
Wait for the end of the reaction.
Dilute with water to the consistency of liquid sour cream.

Apply the whitewash on the shelves and drawers with a brush, on the walls, floor and ceiling - with a brush.

General rules for the use of sulfuric smoke disinfectant bombs

Rules for the treatment of non-residential premises from mold, rot and insects by fumigation:

Carried out no later than 5 days before laying a new crop for storage.
Be sure to wear personal protective equipment before starting: glasses, gloves, respirator. Long hair needs to be gathered.
Close all gaps between the door or manhole cover and the frame with felt, damp cloth or similar sealing material.
Make sure that there are no strangers or animals.
Light the wick with ordinary matches. If there are several checkers, then first the one farthest from the exit is lit. Two people should take part in the process - one is outside the room for control, the second is inside.
During work, it is forbidden to smoke, drink and eat, use an open flame. The duration of human contact with sulfur-based products should not exceed 6 hours.
After treatment, change clothes, wash hair, hands and face.

In case of accidental smoke poisoning, immediately call an ambulance. Take the victim outside, rinse the respiratory tract with 2% baking soda solution. If food poisoning occurs, be sure to induce vomiting, but do not give liquids to drink. If you lose consciousness, do nothing, wait for the doctor to arrive.

Varieties of tobacco smoke bombs

There are several types of tobacco sticks:

Hephaestus;
Volcano;
Phytophthornic.

All of them effectively destroy pests and infectious diseases in greenhouses, and at the same time are harmless, in contrast to sulfur bombs ("Fas").

Comment! A positive result can only be obtained with proper use. If there is no instruction for the product in the package, it may not be a certified product.

Hephaestus

Tobacco checker "Hephaestus" consists of tobacco crumbs and incendiary mixture. The packaging has a cylindrical shape, it is produced in a weight of 160 or 250 g. Effectively fights against many types of pests: spider mites, copperheads, aphids. Stimulates active plant growth. When opened, it quickly loses its properties.It is advisable to store unused products away from flammable substances, in a dry room at t + 20 ÷ 25 ° C. One piece is enough to fumigate a 25 m² greenhouse.

Phytophthornic

Tobacco smoke bomb "Phytophthornik" is designed to combat fungal-type diseases: powdery mildew, late blight, rust and other types of fungi. In addition to tobacco crumbs, an igniter and a combustion stabilizer, it contains an increased amount of sodium bicarbonate, which completely destroys the fungal microflora. The product is in the form of a cylinder, weighing 220 g, one piece is enough to treat an area of 35 m². Re-fumigation of the greenhouse with a tobacco stick "Fitoftornik" is carried out after 48 hours. If the packaging of the product is broken, it will self-destruct.

Volcano

Tobacco checker "Vulkan" is effective in the fight against late blight and all known pests of horticultural crops, has many positive reviews. The cylindrical product consists of tobacco dust, ignition mixture and cardboard membranes. To treat the greenhouse in order to stimulate the growth of crops, you will need 1 tube for 50 m², and for the destruction of insects, one piece is used for 30 m². The substances are not addictive to insects.

Description

Sulfuric checker Climate, Vista, Hephaestus, or Fas - is produced by many manufacturers, but the principle of operation is the same for all. As a rule, a standard package weighing 300 g consists of 6-7 tablets, the whole package is designed for a room volume of 10-20 cubic meters. Use the correct number of tablets depending on the size of your greenhouse or basement.

Active ingredient: sulfur 750 g / kg. Hazard class 2, toxic to humans, bees, birds. It is unacceptable to use a smoke bomb in the basements of residential buildings, cottages or the subfield of a private house.

Principle of operation: when a checker smolders, sulphurous gas is formed without foreign harmful impurities. It easily penetrates with air draft into all the cracks in the ceiling and walls of greenhouses and cellars and destroys pathogens, mold and insects.

The fumigant is sulphurous anhydride, but in addition, upon contact with water (on wet surfaces, with water vapor) sulphurous acid is formed, which also burns and kills organic matter.

How to use a checker in a greenhouse

Before fumigating with a smoke bomb, the greenhouse must be carefully cleaned up, getting rid of all possible vectors of diseases and insects.

Clear the top layer of the earth by removing leaves and dead plant bushes.
Disassemble the racks.
Take out all unnecessary items: boxes, pallets, containers with water.
Wash the greenhouse cover with soapy water, paying particular attention to joints and seams where insect larvae and microorganisms can be found.
Loosen the soil to facilitate the penetration of combustion products. Mold, parasites and their eggs in the soil will die.
Seal the greenhouse. Seal all gaps and crevices in doors, windows and joints.
Moisten walls and soil slightly. A smoke bomb smolders better in a humid environment.
Arrange bricks or unnecessary metal utensils evenly. If one checker is used, then it must be installed in the center.

The calculation of the required number of tobacco sticks is done based on the area of the greenhouse and the degree of its damage.

When you need to burn a checker in a greenhouse

It is necessary to disinfect greenhouses in spring and autumn. To get rid of all the damaging factors, and not to be afraid that the planted plants will become infected, the procedure is carried out 2-3 days in a row. In the spring, smoke treatment of the greenhouse with a tobacco checker should be carried out three weeks before planting vegetable crops, and in the fall - after harvesting. After the procedure, the room is ventilated and closed until spring.

Checkers can be used during the period of active growth.There is no need to take out vegetables from the greenhouse, tobacco smoke will not harm either the plant or the fruit.

Advice! Fumigation is best done in the evening or in cloudy, cool weather, so that vegetables do not die from stuffiness.

How to light a checker in a greenhouse

It is necessary to light a tobacco smoke bomb on the street. Having installed it on a pedestal of bricks, they set fire to the wick and step back a little so that the flaming flame does not touch the clothes. After 20 seconds, the fire will go out and intense smoldering will begin.

This means that you can bring it into the greenhouse. Having spread the checkers around the perimeter of the room, you should exit, closing the door tightly. The smoke will last for several hours. After fumigation, the room is ventilated and a second procedure is carried out after a few days.

Reviews of people using tobacco checkers "Hephaestus", "Phytophthornik" or "Volcano", claim that after the 1st treatment, only insects die, and after the 2nd fumigation, the larvae, which have already become adults, also die. The smoke has no effect on eggs.

Security measures

A tobacco smoke bomb will not harm humans, plants, or polycarbonate coatings, but when fumigating a greenhouse, you must follow the simplest safety measures:

If several smoke products are used, so that the tobacco smoke does not corrode the mucous membrane of the eyes, it is recommended to wear safety glasses before the procedure.
Long-sleeved clothing will protect exposed areas of the body from hot smoke.
When placing checkers, you must hold your breath or put on a mask.
Seal the room to prevent smoke leakage.
Do not stay in the greenhouse during fumigation.
Do not enter it earlier than a few hours after the end of the smoldering checker. The carbon monoxide must dissipate.

Compliance with safety measures

The use of a tobacco cone is absolutely harmless for both people and plants, and for the polycarbonate greenhouse itself. But you still need to follow certain precautions:

If you are going to use several pieces of tobacco sticks, then be sure to wear safety glasses to protect the mucous membrane of the eyes.
To protect exposed parts of your body, it is best to wear long sleeves.
When you set the checker, you need to hold your breath for a while.
The room must be airtight so that the smoke does not go outside the greenhouse.
You should not be inside the greenhouse during the fumigation procedure.
After the burning is over, it is impossible to enter the greenhouse for several hours. Dissipation of carbon dioxide should occur.

Problems that can be solved with the device

Disinfection of the basement of a private or an apartment building under construction using this device allows you to solve several pressing problems at once:

The device allows you to quickly treat the room from the present fungus and other bacteria.
Disinfection of the basements of private or apartment buildings under construction allows you to quickly get rid of insects from structures.
From pest controllers of this type, rodents and moles, often present in basements, quickly die.
You can also use a sulfur checker for greenhouses, since it allows you to completely clean the structure and the soil, preparing it for the upcoming planting of seedlings.

It is interesting: what is needed to get rid of the fungus in the cellar.

Important. Due to the presence of toxic substances in the emitted smoke, it is necessary to carry out the treatment in advance, so that at least two weeks remain before the seedlings are planted in the greenhouse, otherwise infection of the plants may occur.