Ephoria insecticide - description, use for plants against pests, reviews, composition

Active ingredient: Thiamethoxam, Aktara, Lambda-cyhalothrin

Manufacturer: Syngenta

Hazard class for humans:

Processed crops: wheat, barley, oats, cabbage, peas

Pests: water lance, cabbage aphid, pea aphid, pea codling moth, pea weevil, bread ground beetle, pest bug, bread flea beetle, bread beetle, wheat thrips, stem flies, cereal aphid, cabbage moth, cabbage cutworm, white moth

This insecticidal combination drug is a contact-systemic one. It is produced in the form of a working solution, so it is easier to use Euphoria than other insecticides produced in the form of granules or powder.

This product is used to destroy most known pests on garden and vegetable crops. But you should remember - the effectiveness of the Ephoria insecticide directly depends on compliance with the instructions for use

Description of the drug and chemical composition

The drug Eforia contains two active components: lambda-cyhalothrin (106 g/l) and thiamethoxam (141 g/l)
. A couple of these ingredients have a systemic contact-intestinal effect on sucking and gnawing pests.

The first ingredient promotes rapid penetration of the insecticide into the body of insects and their rapid death

. It penetrates the integument of pests, disrupting the activity of the nervous system and causing complete paralysis.

As a result, insects cannot eat or move, and the complete death of the “harmful” bugs occurs after a few days. However, thanks to lambda-cyhalothrin, this insecticide protects plants after treatment for an extended period of time.

And the second component enters the insect’s intestines along with the cell sap poisoned by the insecticide.

. This component also allows you to destroy insects living secretly on garden and vegetable crops. Since thanks to this component the drug penetrates into the foliage, it is not washed off by rain or during watering, so the effect of the insecticide does not depend on climatic conditions.

Important!

When the insecticide is used in accordance with the instructions, pests do not develop resistance to it.

This insecticide goes on sale in the form of a solution, packaged in the following containers:

5 liter canisters;
1 liter plastic bottles;
sealed bags with a volume of 4 ml (concentrated preparation).

Description

Euphoria insecticide contains two main components - lambda-cyhalothrin and thiamethoxam. These two substances have intestinal, systemic, contact and repellent effects. The substance is sold in the form of special solutions in plastic containers. The solutions do not need to be diluted; they can be used immediately after purchase in accordance with the instructions. You can also find suspensions designed to treat potatoes.

The main components of the solution enter the body of insects through the skin or with food. Then they disrupt calcium metabolism in the muscles, and the insect is paralyzed, which leads to its death. The quality of the product is determined not only by the fact that it effectively copes with pests, but also by the fact that insects do not become dependent on it.

Where does this name come from?

The name of the drug has nothing in common with Euphoria or any high in general. The insecticide is moderately dangerous to humans (hazard class 3), quite dangerous to the environment (hazard class 2 due to accumulation in the soil) and very dangerous to bees and other beneficial insects (hazard class 1).

Hazard class 2 for accumulation in soil was assigned to the product by the manufacturer voluntarily (!) based on the results of its own research.

The name of this pesticide apparently comes from the name of the ephors, the elders of ancient Sparta. In case of any social unrest, natural disasters, etc. or, in modern language, force majeure circumstances, the word of the council of ephors (aethoria) was decisive, their decision was not subject to discussion, and the ephors were not repeatedly approached on the same issue. It is interesting that the sphere of competence of Ephoria and its powers practically coincided with the powers of the Central Committee of the CPSU in the USSR. As a last resort for pest control, Efor has found fairly widespread use in former socialist countries (now members of the EU), whose agricultural technology, in general, has not yet completely moved from the “collective farm” to the “farm” market level.

Pros and cons of the insecticide Eforia

This drug has been noted by gardeners and gardeners to have many positive qualities, including:

this insecticide is one of the highly effective modern means;
the substance destroys not only adults, but also their larvae;
the spectrum of effects of insecticides is wide;
pests do not develop resistance to the drug Euphoria;
the product effectively destroys pests and protects crops regardless of weather conditions;
The product has a convenient release form. It is produced in the form of a liquid, ready for use after opening the bottle or canister, and also in the form of a suspension;
if Euphoria is used according to the instructions, the insecticide does not harm humans and warm-blooded animals;
It is possible to use the substance in tank mixtures.

But this insecticide also has some disadvantages:

the product is dangerous for pollinating insects and other flying “bugs” that feed on pollen;
The insecticide should not be used near bodies of water, as the product is highly toxic to its inhabitants.

general information

Taboo has a large list of positive properties, which explains its popularity among consumers:

protects potatoes from the Colorado potato beetle and wireworm, cicadas and many types of aphids that eat the tops and spoil the tubers, thereby reducing the normal process of their development;

for quite a long time does not lose its properties (valid for at least 45 days from the moment of spraying), which is very important for tubers during the period of their germination;

using the described drug, it will be possible to reduce financial costs, because the need to purchase additional means of protection against pests disappears;

is capable of destroying beetles that, in the process of their development, over time have already developed resistance to products whose main active ingredient is carbofuran;

does not cause addiction to the Colorado potato beetle, so it will also be effective next year;

monitors the development of harmful aphids on vegetables, which are carriers of various infectious diseases;

thanks to the special dye included in its composition, using the Tabu preparation becomes even easier and more convenient, because this allows you to visually control the uniformity of application of the protective agent to all root vegetables;

perfectly protects tubers regardless of weather conditions (effective both in the heat and during periods of heavy rain);

Potatoes treated in this way become dangerous for insects, since in the process of eating tubers or sprouts, Colorado potato beetles and wireworms die within a day.

Grown potatoes, sprayed with the remedy for the Colorado potato beetle Tabu in a strictly specified proportion, are absolutely safe for human health, animals, birds and earthworms.

Despite all the positive properties of the drug, it is also necessary to mention some of its disadvantages:

Taboo should be stored only in sealed packaging away from children;

the spraying process must be carried out in a respirator and gloves, since you need to remember that the work is carried out with poison;

Using this remedy, after 3-4 years, you will need to replace it with another drug for the Colorado potato beetle, so as not to cause addiction in the insect.

It is strictly prohibited to spray tubers of early potato varieties, as well as tops, since the chemical substances included in the composition may not have time to be released from them into the environment.

Euphoria: use of the drug

Euphoria insecticide will be quite effective only if it is used in accordance with the instructions.
Therefore, when using this drug to treat gardens, orchards and fields, it is necessary to follow the following rules:

crops can be treated from sprayers or from airplanes;
spraying should be done only if “harmful” bugs appear on the crop;
for almost all crops (except for cereals), if necessary, the product can be reused if, after the end of the protective effect of the insecticide, “harmful” insects reappear;
Although the drug works great in any weather conditions, in strong winds it can be sprayed over long distances. As a result, too little or no insecticide reaches the specific affected plants. Therefore, spraying should be done in calm and windless weather.

Advantages and disadvantages

This poison for killing harmful insects has many advantages:

High efficiency and quick effect. The feeding of harmful insects stops within 0.5-2 hours after spraying. After 2-3 days, it is possible to completely clear the plantings of parasites.
Extensive spectrum of action. The insecticide copes equally well with gnawing and sucking insects.
Contact and intestinal action. Due to this, the product helps to destroy insects at different stages of their development.
Long-lasting protective effect. It lasts at least 2 weeks.
High degree of selectivity for cultivated plants.
Compatibility with other pesticides. You first need to assess their compatibility.
No toxicity to plants.

At the same time, the insecticide also has a number of disadvantages:

Stability of the active component in the soil. The half-life of thiamethoxam takes more than 1 year.
Possibility of using the substance only for monocultures over large areas.
Lack of effectiveness against ticks.
Lack of ovicidal activity. This means that the composition does not affect the resting phases of parasites.

Preparation of the working fluid of the insecticide Ephoria

The working solution of the Eforia insecticide is usually prepared in a sprayer tank
. It is filled halfway with clean water, the required amount of the drug is added, thoroughly mixed with a special stirrer, gradually bringing the amount of clean water to the top. You should also periodically stir the solution during the spraying process so that the product remains homogeneous.

Important!

This working fluid should be used in full on the day of production, and any remaining fluid should be disposed of immediately.

Drug consumption rates

Each of the garden, vegetable and cereal crops requires its own amount of working fluid; it cannot be increased or decreased.

Ephoria for wheat, barley and oats

These grain crops are treated with the insecticide Eforia against cereal aphids, leopards, intrastem flies, ground beetles, flea beetles and thrips. Spraying is carried out at the moment the sprouts appear, if “harmful” bugs appear on them. For each square of area, use from 10 to 30 ml of the drug. In total, one treatment of cereal crops against pests is carried out with the drug Eforia.

Ephoria insecticide for cabbage

This vegetable crop is sprayed with Euphoria against aphids, white moths, cutworms, and cabbage moths. Cabbage is treated with this insecticide during its growing season in case of pests. Up to 40 ml of solution is required per square area. In total, no more than 2 treatments with this drug can be carried out.

For peas

This insecticidal preparation is used to treat peas against pea aphids, caryopses and codling moths. Plants are treated during the growing season at the first appearance of dangerous bugs. Each square of area requires up to 40 ml of the drug. In total, no more than 2 sprayings are carried out throughout the entire season. The last treatment with this drug is carried out 25 days before harvest.

Treatment of potatoes with Ephoria

Potatoes are treated with a suspension of the insecticide Eforia, primarily against the Colorado potato beetle. To prepare the working solution, 4 ml of suspension is dissolved in a bucket of water. For each square of area it is necessary to use 3 liters of working fluid.

Principle and range of action

The drug contains 2 active ingredients simultaneously. They belong to different chemical classes and complement each other well. This helps to achieve long-term crop protection in the field and avoid the development of resistance. At the same time, it is not recommended to use the composition in household farming.

Lambda-cyhalothrin exhibits a pronounced effect on insect pests. This causes instant paralysis. This compound has contact-intestinal properties. It provides rapid action and acts on sodium channels in membranes. The substance quickly penetrates the cuticle of the parasite and acts on the nervous system.

Thiamethoxam penetrates into the plant structure and remains there for up to 3 weeks. Thus, this substance provides long-term protection against pests that appear after its use.

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The composition has pronounced systemic and translaminar properties. Thiamethoxam has a systemic effect on parasites that lead a secretive lifestyle. This effect is achieved by acting on nicotinic acetylcholine receptors.

The product helps to cope with various types of pests. With its help you can get rid of potato beetles, bread beetles, and cabbage moths. The substance also effectively destroys pea aphids, sand flies, intrastem flies and other parasites.

Drug toxicity and precautions

The insecticide Eforia has a hazard class of 3 for humans and warm-blooded animals, and a hazard class of 1 for bees.
Therefore, if there are apiaries within a radius of 2 km, then a day before the start of treatment with this insecticide, beekeepers should be warned not to let the bees out of the hives for several days, since the drug is poisonous for them. It is also prohibited to spray the product within a radius of 2 km in the area of water bodies, as it is poisonous to their inhabitants. When working with this drug, you should use personal protective equipment - a special suit, gloves, a respirator and safety glasses.

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Compatibility of the drug Eforia with other drugs

The drug Eforia is compatible with growth regulators (Zircon, Epin), with any fungicidal and herbicide agents, even those that have an alkaline reaction or with copper-containing drugs.
Euphoria can be used as a spray before or after these drugs, or in a tank mixture with them. But before preparing such a mixture, you need to mix a small amount of these drugs to check for compatibility. In the absence of a chemical reaction, you can safely use these substances together.

Recommendations for use

The drug Euphoria has a moderate degree of toxicity. Precautions must be taken during use. First of all, you need to protect yourself during treatment. The drug is used only in a special suit, with gloves, and safety glasses.

In the case of large-scale treatments, beekeepers and beekeepers should be warned several days in advance not to let the bees out for honey, since the drug is toxic to them. Processing near bodies of water of any kind is prohibited, as preparation may also harm aquatic fauna and flora.

The drug can be combined with growth regulators such as Zircon and Epin, as well as with almost all herbicides and fungicides that cause an alkaline reaction or contain copper. It can be used after, before or together with these products.

The drug Eforia: reviews of use against pests

Valentin, Ryazan I used the Euphoria insecticide last season to kill aphids on peas in my garden. After treatment, all pests died within two days. The plants turned green again and began to grow. The harvest was excellent, and, fortunately, the insecticide treatment did not affect the quality of the crop. Igor, Samara I have been spraying cabbage with this product for several years against many “harmful” bugs. The only thing I don’t like is that you have to use protective equipment when working with the drug. Olga, Volgograd My husband and I have a large garden where we regularly plant potatoes. But she is often affected by the Colorado potato beetle. In recent years, we have been using the insecticide Ephoria against it. This product effectively destroys pests, but does not harm the crop. I recommend to all.

How to use the solution

After the solution has been prepared, you can proceed to processing the bush.
To do this, you need to send the composition to the sprayer and use a spray bottle to treat each bush. To ensure that the components contained in the drug do not affect human health, the following safety rules should be observed:

Wear protective clothing. This should include gloves, a mask, goggles, rubber gloves and thick clothing. It should be made of dense material so that the product does not penetrate the skin and mucous membranes.

It is necessary to process potatoes during calm weather. It is best to do this in the morning or evening so that the sun's rays are not active. It is believed that this is the best drug for the Colorado potato beetle. Do not eat, drink or smoke while performing the procedure.

Children, animals and pregnant women should not be near the site. It is prohibited to combine the drug with other substances that have different properties.

After treatment, you need to wash all clothes and shoes. Next you need to take a shower, rinse your throat and nose.

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After prolonged rains, re-treatment with the solution is necessary.