Karbofos and its analogues, use in the garden, preparation of solution

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The drug Karbofos is used for protection against pests in the garden, disinfestation of premises and pet hair. It belongs to the group of highly toxic drugs, but has a short duration of action of the active substance. Every amateur gardener has a small bottle of Karbofos against garden and household pests. The poison destroys any insects - blood-sucking ones that eat green spaces. How to use the product in the garden and in the house, what do you need to know about this substance? Let's look at the questions in the article.

Description

The drug is active against most types of pests in the garden and indoors; it is a broad-spectrum insecticide. However, it differs from other types of pesticides in its limited duration of action, and after a couple of weeks it completely disintegrates. The active substance of the chemical formula is malathion ester, on the basis of which other drugs with similar effects are also produced.

The result of spraying plants is noticeable within 4 hours after application, the effect after treating plants lasts 14 days.

The action of this organic preparation, which includes sulfur and phosphorus, affects the nervous system of insects: it immobilizes and destroys. The poison paralyzes the nervous system of only cold-blooded individuals; it has no harmful effect on warm-blooded animals (domestic animals).

Karbofos is an oily liquid with a characteristic unpleasant odor that quickly disappears. Combines well with water, forming a stable suspension. The method of using karbofos is spraying.

Is the drug harmful to plants? Karbofos is not phytotoxic. Now the drug is produced by several companies, release form:

concentrated 50% emulsion;
yellowish powder 60 or 30 g;
granules and tablets;
liquid in ampoules.

The compositions of the drug differ in different additives and concentration of the active substance. However, the effect of the active formula on insects does not depend on the form of release of the drug. The powder is more suitable for long-term storage, although it is highly toxic.

The crystalline form of karbofos is the least resistant to storage: the substance goes into a gaseous state and threatens the health of people and domestic animals. Therefore, it is not recommended to store the drug in crystals for a long time. The names of the drug are also different:

Karbofos;
Alatar;
Fufanon-nova;
Anti-mite;
Iskra-M;
Atkellick;
other.

For the first time, malathion-based drugs were manufactured in the USA in the 50s of the last century. The USSR also developed the drug, and it was created independently of the American one in 1952. This drug was given the name Karbofos.

Advantages and disadvantages

Advantages:

active against most insect pests;
safe for warm-blooded animals; safe for plants;
non-carcinogenic;
resistant to temperature changes and solar radiation.

Flaws:

short period of protective action;
strong unpleasant odor;
When used systematically, insects become accustomed to it.

Recently, data have appeared on the negative effect of karbofos on the structure of DNA. This information is verified. If the information is confirmed experimentally, the drug will be considered dangerous for mammals.

Expiration date and storage rules

The structure of Karbofos is liquid. They buy the suspension already in bottles that close well. In this case, storage of the insecticide provides additional points:

Keep the drug away from heating devices and heat.
Store in a separate room designated for storing garden tools. Do not keep food, dosage forms or crops near the substance.
Keep children and animals away from the insecticide.

Indications for use of the drug in the garden

Karbofos is used to protect plants from leaf-eating and sucking insects, arachnids, and bedbugs. The drug is widely used in the garden for the treatment of vegetables, conifers, fruits and berries, decorative foliage, melons, as well as flowers and citrus fruits.

If the garden has suffered from an invasion of insect pests, then treatment of the plants should be carried out in early spring. The insects managed to lay larvae that will spoil the new harvest. The peak activity of the new generation of pests occurs at the time of swelling of leaf and then flower buds.

Therefore, you need to correctly calculate the time of spraying plants in order to destroy pests and not harm the bees. When trees and shrubs have blossomed, the drug can no longer be used.

During the flowering period of plants, bees and bumblebees go out to hunt for pollen. Along with them, ladybugs and other representatives of the insect kingdom can suffer from pesticides.

In everyday life, this drug is used to eliminate cockroaches, fleas, bedbugs, lice, flies, mosquitoes, and horseflies. Karbofos has also found its application in medicine: the destruction of mosquitoes, for sanitary disinfestation.

The drug formula has a stronger effect on nymphs and larvae than on adults. This must be kept in mind when determining the correct time to treat garden plants.

The poison actively affects the inhabitants of water bodies and amphibians. If there is a river next to the plot, then pesticides cannot be used. It can cause irreparable harm to fish, as well as waterfowl - ducks and geese.

Protection against garden pests

Ants are one of the most annoying and difficult to remove insects in the garden. As a preventative measure to protect the garden from ants, take 30 grams of Karbofos per amount of water from 3 to 5 liters.

Treatment method:
spraying onto the anthills themselves.
Be sure to treat tree trunks in the same way. Pests in the garden!
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cricket Additionally, to enhance the effect, sprinkle the powder in those places where there is a particularly large concentration of ants, as well as on the paths along which they most often move. Process no more than 2 times.

To treat fruit, berry and vegetable crops with Karbofos, it is recommended to use irrigation or the same spraying as described in the fight against garden ants. Process twice. Between treatments it is necessary to leave a gap of at least three to four weeks. The first treatment is recommended in early March, when the buds have not even formed, and the second – after the crop has finished flowering.

How to prepare the solution

Modern agrochemicals dissolve in liquid, so the working mixture can be prepared by combining the drug with water. The liquid must be added gradually, achieving a uniform consistency of the suspension. To prepare the mixture efficiently, you need to thoroughly mix the water with Karbofos.

The special dosage of the drug should be taken into account for the treatment of different crops and the destruction of different pests. The specifics for preparing the solution are indicated on the packaging: the dosage may vary among different manufacturers.

To treat apple, quince and pear trees against pests, it is recommended to dilute 30 g of the drug in 3.5 liters of liquid; The consumption rate of the finished solution depends on the age of the tree - from 2 liters to 10 liters.
To treat cherries, cherries and plums, 30 g of the drug is diluted in 4 liters of water. 1.5 liters of ready-made solution is consumed per tree.
Peaches and apricots are treated with a solution consisting of 30 g of the drug and 5 liters of water.

Karbofos cannot be mixed with other similar drugs.

Berry bushes are treated with a solution in a proportion of 30 g per 4 liters of water. One bush requires up to 1.5 liters of the finished mixture. Have time to treat the bushes before flowering begins.
The vineyard is treated as follows: 60 g of the drug is dissolved in 8 liters of water. For every 10 m2, 1.5 liters of the finished mixture is consumed.

Only a plant in which all the leaves are wet can be considered treated.

Tomatoes, sweet peppers, cabbage, cucumbers, and melons are treated with a solution prepared in the proportions of 30 g of the drug per 5 liters of water. A liter of the finished mixture is consumed per 10 m2. For flowering ornamental shrubs, prepare a mixture of 4 liters of water and 30 g of powder. Up to two liters of the finished solution are consumed per square meter of area.

Reviews

Antonina, 56 years old, Kazan The house was tormented by bedbugs. No matter what I tried, I couldn’t get them out. Every morning after waking up, I discovered small red spots on my body that itched terribly and caused a lot of cosmetic discomfort. I was advised to use karbofos. Despite its poisonous properties for others, I made up my mind. I prepared the solution, put on glasses, a headscarf, a respirator, rubber gloves and a tracksuit. I sprayed the whole apartment with the solution. She closed the windows and went to her friend's for the night. The next morning I came, ventilated it, by the way, the smell quickly disappeared, I washed everything and began to wait for the result. A year has already passed. I forgot about bedbugs, it seems, forever.

Irina, 45 years old, Moscow region

I recently planted young apple trees at my dacha. I admired them, my eyes were happy. But aphids attacked my apple trees. The leaves began to curl, and black merciless insects began to multiply at tremendous speed. Having rummaged through the depths 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 treated the affected apple trees, spraying not only the diseased leaves, but also the healthy ones. The aphid died right before our eyes. I saved my trees.

Anton, 67 years old, Belgorod region

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

Rules for use in the garden

The prepared working solution must be used fresh; it cannot be kept for hours. Recommendations for spraying plants:

the green mass should be processed until completely wet; It is recommended to treat plants at a temperature of +15 C, not higher; in windy weather, plants cannot be sprayed;
work in the garden is carried out either in the early morning or at sunset;
It is impossible to process garden crops during flowering: only before the buds begin to open;
It is unacceptable to use highly toxic drugs more than twice a season.

Karbofos is a potent poison for bees, so garden crops are not treated during flowering.

Karbofos quickly loses its properties when the temperature rises, so spraying is carried out in early spring and autumn. At this time, the air temperature corresponds to the required norm - no higher than +15 C. The drug should be stored in a cool room, away from sources of ignition and food products. A dry place is also required for storage.

Alkalies also have a detrimental effect on the drug, so be careful when preparing the working solution. Frequent use of the drug on the site can lead to undesirable consequences: insect resistance. The insects will get used to it and stop reacting. Try to alternate between different insecticides to prevent parasites from developing resistance.

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Application against ants

These insects are distinguished by complex behavior, collective intelligence and high vitality. To revive the anthill, they will need only 5-6 pieces of “surviving” eggs.

To treat 100 m2 of area, you will need a 60 g pack of powder, which is diluted in five liters of water. Treatment is carried out on the ground, not on plants. You need to track down the entrance to the anthill and block it with a mixture of karbofos suspension and water. If there are several entrances to the anthill, you need to divide the resulting volume of karbofos slurry into several parts.

In addition to using liquid gruel, you need to add powdered karbofos: it is scattered at the entrance to the anthill in a volume of 30 g. If there are two or 3 entrances, this mass is divided into 2 or 3 parts.

Precautionary measures

When working with pesticides, it is necessary to wear protective clothing, a respirator, goggles and elbow-length rubber gloves. It must be remembered that vapors of toxic chemicals are absorbed into the skin and hair and penetrate through the mucous membranes into the body. Therefore, half-measures of protection (the hair is exposed and the code is partially exposed) are not suitable.

When working with chemicals, cover all areas of the body, hair and mucous membranes. While spraying and preparing the mixture, smoking, drinking and eating are not allowed. After doing work in the garden, you need to take a shower and change clothes. Work clothes need to be washed or otherwise cleaned.

Karbofos is a substance that is moderately hazardous to humans and is neutralized with alkali - soda.

Inhaling toxic vapors of the drug is strictly prohibited. Pets should be removed from the room where the mixture is prepared. After treating the living space, you need to wait 5 hours before entering. A thorough wet cleaning is carried out immediately.

If karbofos gets on an unprotected area of skin, you must immediately remove it from the surface with a 2% soda solution. You cannot rub or rub the solution into the skin: carefully wipe the surface with a moistened swab. If the solution gets into your eyes, they should be rinsed immediately under running water. Keep your eyes open while rinsing. Afterwards it is recommended to instill eye drops - sodium sulfacyl. 1 - 2 drops in each eye.

If symptoms of poisoning appear (nausea, weakness, taste in the mouth), you need to call an ambulance. The mouth is rinsed with a soda solution and the medical team waits. You won’t be able to cure toxic chemical poisoning on your own and “take a rest”: you need medical help.

Indoor use

Before disinfecting the premises, personal items must be cleaned and hermetically sealed. Karbofos is volatile and quickly absorbs into fabric, so all clothing must be removed. The furniture is moved to the center of the room to free up access to the baseboard. Pillows are taken to the dry cleaners, mattresses are removed from the beds.

Everything needs to be removed from the walls: paintings, posters, carpets. If possible, the baseboard needs to be disconnected from the floor. Insects react differently to the drug, so the approach to treating space from bedbugs, cockroaches and ants will differ in detail.

Cockroaches

For example, powder or chalk with poison will not work on cockroaches. The substance does not deprive adults of sexual activity, and does not enter the nest with them. Therefore, to eliminate cockroaches, it is recommended to use microcapsules: they stick to the abdomen and paws.

The formula of microgranules is designed taking into account the gradual destruction of the shell. As soon as the cockroaches begin to mate (and at this moment their immunity is reduced), the granules begin to act and destroy the parasites along with their eggs.

Cockroach chalk can only be used in block houses; in private mansions, microcapsules are recommended for use.

How dangerous are microbeads for humans and pets? They are not recommended for use in homes where pregnant and lactating women live. The drug also poses a certain threat to young children and allergy sufferers.

To sanitize the premises, solutions in ampoules and bottles are used. Strong-smelling fragrances are added to the substance, which is an indicator of the activity of the drug. If the smell has become barely noticeable, it means that the activity of karbofos has decreased.

Bedbugs

To treat a room with karbofos against bedbugs, you need to properly prepare the solution. The liquid is used in ampoules: 1 ml of karbofos is consumed per liter of water. A 5 ml ampoule is diluted in five liters of water, and a 10 ml ampoule - in ten liters.

For the treatment to be effective, you need to correctly calculate the volume of the working solution:

for hard surfaces (concrete, plastic, tiles, glass) - 50 ml per square meter;
wood - 100 ml per m2;
fabric, leather - up to 250 ml per m2.

Karbofos remains the leader among pesticides that kill bedbugs.

The toxic chemical has a negative effect on fabrics and plastic. Polyethylene and wool lose their strength, synthetic or semi-synthetic fabrics become stiff. After treatment with karbofos, the room is well ventilated, then all surfaces are washed with a soap-soda solution. After three days, wet cleaning is repeated, and after 60 days, general cleaning is carried out.

Analogs

How can you replace karbofos in the garden? Common analogues of the drug are the following:

Fufanon;
Combat;
Anti-mite;
Alioth KE;
Medilis-Malathion;
Preventative;
Carbocin;
Intra-Vir;
Alatar;
Kinfos;
other.

Combat

A modern insecticide whose action is aimed at eliminating bedbugs and other domestic insects. This product is safe for people and pets; it is used to treat premises in kindergartens, hospitals, and other institutions. Also used for disinfestation of residential buildings and apartments.

Fufanon Super

(Malathion based) is used to kill domestic parasites. Unlike Karbofos, it is less toxic. To eliminate garden insects, the drugs Fufanon Nova and Fufanon-KE are used. The drug belongs to the contact-intestinal poisons that act on insects after penetration. Fufanon can be combined with fungicides that are used to protect garden crops from diseases. It is not recommended to process the berries due to the unpleasant odor.

Anti-mite

The product is also low-toxic and contains toxic substances in moderate quantities. The drug is based on malathion and is intended to eliminate arachnids. But the chemical formula of the drug also works with other types of parasitic insects. The insecticide acts by contact-intestinal method: it penetrates the body of insects through the food tract and integument. Despite its low toxicity, you need to work with the drug in protective clothing and follow all safety precautions. The duration of the drug is 2 weeks. All this time, the parasites will die upon contact with the treated plants.

Alioth CE

A new generation insecticide, a complete analogue of Fufanon and Karbofos. Affects parasites during contact with plants and when eating leaves. It also partially has a fumigation effect: parasites die from the fumes of the poison. The product is harmful to both adult parasites and larvae of parasites. The solution is resistant to watering and rain, low temperatures: it does not lose its properties.

Prophylactic, MCE

A universal product that is used to protect plants from pests in early spring. The product is based on malathion with the addition of mineral vaseline oil. The drug is active against overwintering parasite eggs, which is especially important in the spring. The poison malathion penetrates the body of parasites through the contact-intestinal route; the oily substance envelops the body of the insect with a thin film and leads to suffocation. In larvae, the drug dissolves the protective shell, which leads to their death. Prophylactic is also used as a fungicide, as it blocks the germination of phytofungal spores. The Prophylactic formula is valid for 30 days.

Carbocin

A highly effective product for protecting garden crops from insects and their larvae. Release form: instant tablet containing urea (karbofos). Acts on insects by contact-intestinal route. The tablet contains malathion and cypermethrin.

Inta-Vir

It is an analogue of Karbofos in its mode of action on insects: it is a nerve poison that leads to death due to blocking nerve impulses between the cells of the body. The parasites stop feeding within 30 minutes after exposure and die within 24 hours. The developers claim that the drug has a detrimental effect on 52 types of insects. The advantage of Inta-Vir over karbofos is the absence of a pungent odor. Therefore, the drug is used to treat berry bushes that are susceptible to foreign odors. Flaws:

does not affect insect eggs;
ineffective against insects with dense shells;
capable of destroying beneficial soil microfauna when released onto the ground.

Also, the drug is quickly washed off by rain and watering; the waiting period for action sometimes reaches three days. Despite these disadvantages, Inta-Vir is widely used in homestead farms.

Alatar

Contains malathion and cypermethrin. The release form is a concentrated emulsion, the method of exposure is contact-intestinal. The drug destroys and repels insects, reliably protecting crops from their aggression. The resistance and short duration of action of malathion are successfully compensated by cypermethrin, which persists on surfaces for up to thirty days. This substance is not destroyed by ultraviolet radiation and high temperatures. When processing plants, it is recommended to wet the leaf plates from the back side as well.

Kinfos

Analogue of Karbofos without malathion content. The drug has a nerve-paralytic effect on insects, penetrating into the digestive tract and through the integument. The product contains dimethoate and beta-cypermethrin. It has a double effect on parasites: on the food tract and on nerve impulses. Thanks to this, Kinfos leaves no chance for insects to survive.

Less toxic drugs

Karbofos is a moderately toxic substance, but new generation drugs have a low percentage of toxic substances. This:

Diazinon;
Imidacloprid;
Permethrin.

Diazinon is used for disinfestation of premises, treatment of hair of domestic and farm animals. Does not accumulate in the cells of warm-blooded organisms. It acts on parasites in a contact-intestinal manner. Partially has a systemic effect, that is, it penetrates into the structure of plants. However, it is not phytotoxic.

Imidacloprid is a synthetic analogue of nicotine, but is characterized by less toxicity. The drug is used to combat insects in gardens, greenhouses, indoors and for treating pet hair.

Permethrin is a synthetic pesticide. Field of application: extermination of parasitic insects: lice, nits, fleas, garden pests. It has a nerve-paralytic effect, blocks nerve impulses between the cells of the body.

Which is better - Karbofos or Fufanon

Both drugs are widely used to kill various types of parasitic insects and are sold in garden stores and veterinary pharmacies. This is the same chemical, but under different names: Fufanon contains karbofos.

Preparations based on malathion differ from other insecticides in that they do not accumulate in the tissues of warm-blooded organisms. Fufanon and Karbofos are also used to destroy blood-sucking parasites in domestic animals without causing them harm. Fufanon and Karbofos are used both in residential premises and in the garden against various types of parasitic insects and their larvae.

Drugs in the Fufanon line may differ in the concentration of malathion and additives. Some of them are designed for processing agricultural crops, others for treating indoors or pet hair.

An effective drug against bedbugs is Fufanon Super: it is able to evaporate and penetrate into hard-to-reach crevices where parasites hide.

Purpose

Both independently and as part of other drugs “Karbofos” / “Malathion” the following is used:

in agriculture to combat harmful insects, mites and stock pests;
in medical and sanitary practice (as an anti-pediculosis remedy for nits and lice);
for household disinfestation against synanthropic insects (ants, bedbugs, cockroaches, woodlice, etc.)

Bottom line

Karbofos is a widely known and frequently used insecticide for treating garden plants and residential premises against insect pests. It equally effectively eliminates blood-sucking and leaf-eating insects. If you do not abuse the use of this pesticide, then insects do not develop resistance to it: they do not get used to it.

The chemical formula is based on malathion, a potent poison of organic origin. Malathion is the main substance not only for the creation of karbofos, but also other insecticides and pesticides. You can choose a less toxic drug with a similar effect and no pungent odor.

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