Summer resident's remedy for ants Destruction of ants in the garden - perhaps every owner of a suburban area has had to face this problem. It is for this purpose that Russian scientists have developed the drug Dachnik against ants. The product is based on natural phytocomponents, thanks to which it is completely harmless to people. This article will tell you more about the drug.
What is it like?
The summer resident is one of the effective means of combating ants and other gnawing and sucking insect pests: scale insects, spider mites, aphids.
On a note!
The composition of this aromatic preparation includes: fir oil, water and aromatic substances, which is why it is used as a flavoring agent in winter gardens, greenhouses or conservatories.
The ant repellent Summer Resident has become popular among gardening enthusiasts, as it has a lot of positive aspects:
- High efficiency - this is evidenced by positive reviews about the Summer Resident.
- Wide spectrum of action - the drug is destructive to ants, whiteflies, onion flies, strawberry mites.
- Easy to use.
- Economical consumption - instructions for use indicate the consumption of Summer Resident for each specific type of pest.
- A long period of protective action lasts for 5-6 months, while the finished solution retains its properties for 10 days.
- Possibility of using the drug in wet weather.
Review
I used to use ammonia in garden beds to kill ants, but this year there were too many of them. I had to look for a more powerful tool. The Dachnik drug effectively dealt with the ants, leaving them no chance. Fast, effective, and also very inexpensive. I recommend.
Raisa, Petrozavodsk
Analogs
Analogs of Maxim Dachanik in terms of active substance include preparations used for industrial areas of grain and vegetable crops.
- Sinclair – fludioxanil suspension concentrate 75 g/l for treating seeds and tubers;
- Switch is a fungicide for protecting gardens and vegetable gardens;
- Fludimax is a concentrated suspension of fludioxanil 25 g/l.
- Wrestler - designed for disinfection of peas, soybeans, corn, sunflower;
- Maxim 480 KS is a concentrated suspension of fludioxanil 480 g/l for vegetables and ornamental crops.
Fungicide Maxim Dachanik is a highly effective fungicide for long-term protection against a wide range of fungal diseases. Gardeners know that yield is only half the success. It is important to take care to protect the seed from diseases and ensure its safety for active vegetation.
How to use
The principle of using the Summer Resident ant repellent is quite simple.
- Before unscrewing the cap, shake the contents of the bottle thoroughly.
- Having released the dispenser, the substance is poured into a bucket of water (the concentration of the solution is indicated in the instructions for use). After which the solution is mixed using any available item.
- To destroy garden ants, it is necessary to remove the top soil layer from the ant nest.
- This area is irrigated abundantly with the prepared solution (at least 2-3 l).
- Given the long duration of action of the drug Dachnik, there is usually no need for repeated treatment during the season.
- The ant trails should also be treated, and the plants should also be watered at the rate of 1 cubic meter. m. area requires 5 liters of solution.
Security measures
The pesticide Maxim Dachanik belongs to the 3rd class of hazard to humans, which means that safety measures are necessary when working with the solution:
- prepare the solution and process the crops in a protective suit, respirator, gloves, rubber boots;
- while working, refrain from smoking, eating, drinking;
- after treatment, discard the packaging, wash your face and hands with laundry soap, wash your clothes;
Manipulations with fungicide are carried out at a distance of more than 10 meters from children and animals.
At the first symptoms of poisoning with phenylpyrrole derivatives, you must immediately stop working, take the affected person out of the influence of the pesticide, remove the protective suit and consult a doctor.
Elimination of symptoms of fungicide poisoning is carried out symptomatically; there is no special antidote.
Should I get rid of ants?
In most cases, garden ants do more good than harm. It has been established that these insects contribute to the accumulation of potassium and phosphorus in the soil in forms available for absorption by plants. In addition, garden ants destroy a number of dangerous garden pests.
However, ants are dangerous for the garden: they carry aphids, which destroy trees. Some types of ants can eat sweet berries. In addition, the structure of the anthill and passages is such that pesticides do not get inside, which means treating the area with these preparations will be useless.
If there are few ants in the area, you don’t have to take any measures.
Methods for destroying the queen ant
The family of these insects represents a clearly organized hierarchical structure. The queen leads the colony. Its only purpose is oviposition. It significantly exceeds the size of working individuals. It has a large abdominal oviparous organ and massive chest with a well-developed muscular system. The lifespan is about 20 years, which is longer than the biological existence of any other ant.
Effective ways to combat ants in the country
Destruction of the queen is a key condition for getting rid of the entire family. She lives deep in the depths of the anthill and never comes to the surface. In large polygynous colonies there are two or more queens. To destroy it, the methods described above for deep influence on the anthill are suitable - from boiling water, ammonia, ammonia and borax to potent insecticides.
Attention! Removing the queen does not provide a 100% guarantee of getting rid of the ant family. In a large-scale nursery there are several of them. Before death, she may have time to lay eggs. Among the new brood, it is possible that a queen will appear, which will again begin to actively increase the number of pests.
Description and comparative characteristics
The main active ingredient is fludioxonil, an antifungal agent that suppresses mycelial growth by disrupting the reproduction of glucose necessary for the development and reproduction of fungal cultures. The substance is of natural origin and is a waste product of beneficial soil bacteria. Fludioxonil is a contact-penetrating antifungal drug. This means that its active effect is accompanied by penetration into the plant tissue, where it suppresses the growth of fungal infection.
The drug "Maxim" protects plants from fungal infection
Scope of application
"Maxim" is a drug against fungi and bacteria, used for:
- pre-planting treatment of tubers;
- seed treatment before sowing;
- preventing mycotic rotting of roots, root crops, and flowers (gladioli, buttercups, dahlias);
- pre-planting treatment by spraying bulbs of perennial flowers.
The difference between the drugs "Maxim" and "Maxim Dachnik"
The difference between these fungicides is that Maxim contains another antifungal substance - difenoconazole. It has the same antifungal activity (basidiomycetes, imperfect fungi, ascomycetes), but a different mechanism of action, which consists in the destruction of cell membranes of fungi.
Just like fludioxonil, it has a selective effect that does not affect beneficial bacterial cultures of the soil.
In addition, the Maxim Dachnik line of drugs includes a 4 ml release form.
Efficiency and duration of impact
The fertilizer has high protective activity against mycotic infections caused by pathogens of the family of ascomycetes, basidiomycetes and imperfect fungi. The drug is also highly active against strains of fusarium, rhizoctonia, rot and scab. If used correctly, an immunomodulation effect is observed in the treated plants. As a result, resistance to other diseases that are not covered by the fungicide increases.
Fertilizer has high protective activity
Advantages and disadvantages
The main advantages of using fungicides:
- no danger to the beneficial microflora of the soil;
- versatility (effective against a wide range of mycotic infections, as well as a number of other diseases);
- works well together with other drugs and fertilizers;
- increasing immunity in treated plants;
- relatively low toxicity through oral and dermal contact.
Flaws:
- harmful to most fish (when using the drug, do not allow it to penetrate into bodies of water);
- not suitable for repeated use (fungi are able to adapt to its action, resulting in a decrease in the effectiveness of the fungicide).
Validity
The protective effect of the drug lasts up to 12 weeks. The specific time of activity of the substance depends on the type of soil and ambient temperature.
Basic requirements for the use of liquid fertilizers "Dachnik"
When purchasing liquid organic fertilizer, you must take into account that it is very concentrated, and therefore it should be used only in accordance with the instructions included with it, otherwise it can harm the plants.
Since the speed of penetration of nutrients into plants is fast, and their digestibility is very high, it is recommended to fertilize less frequently.
To fertilize small areas, for example, to prepare the soil for seedlings or for a greenhouse, you must strictly follow the fertilizer consumption rates so as not to burn the root system of the planted plants or seeds.
Scope of application of fungicide Maxim
The use of the drug Maxim is indicated for the following plant diseases:
- Rot - gray and red. The source of infection is in the soil and plant debris. It is also recommended to burn the tops after harvesting.
- Scab . Potatoes and apple trees are most susceptible. In this case, spores can get onto the tops from trees. Not only the tubers are damaged, but also the above-ground part.
- Fusarium . The spores are extremely resistant and overwinter in plant debris and on seeds. Mycotoxins pose the greatest danger to humans. To reduce the risk of disease, it is recommended to follow the rules of crop rotation and storage of grains.
- Penosporosis or downy mildew is a fungal disease that affects all garden crops. At the same time, crops lag behind in growth and develop poorly.
- Helminthosporiasis of corn and cereal crops on seeds and in soil;
- Rhizoctoniosis. Potatoes are affected if the weather is cold and humidity is high. In the middle zone, such conditions are typical for a larger area of cultivated land.
- Late blight . The spores overwinter on tubers and begin to intensify with the onset of warm, humid weather. The greatest damage is caused to the potato crop.
In order to prevent the formation of mold on bulbs and root vegetables, they are sprinkled or sprayed with a solution of the drug.
Processing rules
For processing, it is advisable to take seed material that is clean, without signs of mold damage, and also:
- try to apply the film evenly, focusing on the special dye;
- do not use for crops that have sprouted;
- use sprayers or dressing machines for uniform application into the soil or onto root crops.
The effectiveness of the solution lasts about 3 months.
Potato processing
It is carried out twice - in spring and autumn when storing. Pre-planting treatment is carried out before planting - 2 hours before. A 4 ml ampoule is diluted in 100 ml of liquid. 10 kg of potatoes are laid out in an even layer and sprayed. The tubers must dry out and only then can they be planted.
In autumn, the seed material is treated with a solution of 4 ml/200 ml of water and completely dried, only then placed in boxes.
Flower processing
Bulbs of ornamental plants are soaked in a working solution of the drug Maxim 4 ml/2 l of water for 30 minutes before planting. When planting seedlings, the root system is immersed in the solution and transferred to the ground. The action continues until the moment of flowering, while the crop gets used to the new place and is especially vulnerable to pathogenic microorganisms.
Tillage
For one hundred square meters of land, you need to dilute 40 ml of concentrate in 20 liters of water. After thoroughly watering the bed, it is covered with a dark film to speed up the death of pathogenic flora. Such procedures are especially useful in greenhouses after harvesting.
The soil is kept under the film for 4 days, after which it is removed, and the biological preparations Baikal, Siyanie, Fitosporin or Trichodermin are added to the soil. The event is held in spring or autumn. Crops can be planted 7–8 days after soil treatment.
