Tanrek is a systemic contact-intestinal insecticide, known among gardeners for its high efficiency, versatility of use and economical consumption. Instructions for use of the drug Tanrek recommends using this product to protect potatoes, tomatoes, cucumbers and other vegetable, ornamental, and flower plants from a wide range of pests.
Chemical composition and purpose of the drug
The active substance in Tanrek is imidacloprid (200 g/l), which belongs to the class of neonicotinoids. The manufacturer of this drug is Russian.
Tanrek insecticide is a water-soluble concentrate and is available in ampoules of 1 and 1.5 ml, in bottles of 10, 50 and 100 ml, as well as in 1 liter canisters.
This drug is classified as a means of intestinal contact action on insects.
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Toxicity level and human exposure
Tanrek is characterized by moderate danger (class 3) for people and animals. If the application rates are observed, it does not suppress the growth and development of crops. The active component does not accumulate in fruits.
Imidacloprid poses a moderate hazard to freshwater animals, so its use near bodies of water is permitted. However, due to the fact that the drug can have a toxic effect on bees, it is impossible to treat plants during flowering.
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Attention: The active substance contained in the Tanrek insecticide can negatively affect the fragile nervous system of children, leading to a decrease in memory and learning ability.
Active ingredient of the drug Tanrek: Imidacloprid
Method of penetration of the insecticide Tanrek into the pest body: intestinal, contact, systemic.
Tanrek effectively fights the following pests:
- aphids;
- thrips;
- whitefly;
- leafhoppers;
- Colorado potato beetle;
- apple blossom beetle;
- codling moth;
- cruciferous flea beetles;
- cabbage flies;
- bedbugs;
- pennies;
- domestic cockroaches.
Important!
The insecticide Tanrek destroys sucking and gnawing pests, including beetles (ground beetles, weevils), but has no effect on ticks.
Additional tips and tricks
The most common mistake of most summer residents is preparing an insecticidal solution in double volume. The remainder is left for the next day, thinking that its effectiveness will continue, but this is not the case. Use the composition immediately after dilution, and there is no need to prepare a large volume at once.
Useful tips:
- If it rains, postpone treatment until tomorrow. Ideal weather is sunny and calm.
- Be sure to wear a waterproof cape and respirator. "Tanrek" has level III toxicity.
- It is better to dispose of the remaining insecticidal composition; it is no longer suitable for next use. If you hate to throw it away, you can give it to your neighbor.
By following all these recommendations, it will be possible to increase productivity and minimize the appearance of various insects. "Tanrek" is an effective remedy against aphids, adults, whiteflies and other garden pests.
Operating principle
The active substance included in the drug Tanrek binds the nerve receptors of the central nervous system of insects, as a result of which paralysis begins in pests, and then death. Due to paralysis, these “harmful” bugs cannot eat, therefore, from the moment the poison penetrates their body, they become harmless to garden and vegetable crops.
There are two lines of this drug:
- Tanrek, VRK against aphids, whiteflies - effectively affects these pests on various garden and vegetable crops;
- Tanrek, VRK from the Colorado potato beetle.
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Does Tanrek help against bed bugs?
This amazing drug has another non-obvious use. Many people claim that it is effective against home and country bed bugs. Since the drug is non-toxic for people and animals, treating beds with it will be safe for health.
Reviews on the use of Tanrek VRK against bed bugs:
Advantages and disadvantages
The main advantages of the drug Tanrek include:
- the drug can be used for treating plants, as well as for treating seed material;
- Tanrek's price is quite affordable;
- the drug has virtually no odor;
- after treatment with Tanrek, all insect pests die within 3-5 days;
- the product is equally effective on both adults and their larvae;
- the protective properties of the insecticide last for 2-3 weeks;
- is a popular remedy, always available in specialized stores;
- wide range of uses, helps against many pests;
- the drug does not accumulate in fruits, which can be collected within three days after treatment;
- Tanrek can be used against domestic cockroaches;
- it goes on sale in small packages, the working fluid is easy to prepare;
- the insecticide is equally effective in hot and cool weather;
- can be used as a prophylactic agent;
- used for indoor plants – against scale insects;
- moderately toxic to worms.
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Among the disadvantages of the drug Tanrek, experts note:
- the product does not help against ticks;
- the insecticide kills mealybugs in only a few applications (usually 3), while the insecticide destroys other insects after the first application;
- Some indoor plants develop phytotoxicity to this product - the foliage turns yellow, and if the dosage is exceeded, they die;
- aphids and whiteflies die more easily from Tanrek than beetles;
- The hazard class of the insecticide for bees is 1, therefore it is impossible to treat with the drug during the period of mass flight of bees in the garden;
- there is no measuring scale on the packages and bottles, so you have to use a syringe to measure the exact dose;
- It is necessary to add adhesives (soap or shampoo) to the drug solution so that the product remains on the foliage;
- can be used in tank mixtures with other drugs with a neutral reaction;
- Treatments should not be carried out during the day in sunny weather, so as not to burn the foliage.
Terms and conditions of storage
Any insecticidal preparation must be kept away from children and animals. Storage temperature from –25 to +35 degrees Celsius. The shelf life is 36 months.
To prepare the solution, you need to use unnecessary utensils that are not used for preparing and eating food.
When using it, be sure to read the instructions, since if the prescribed dosages are not followed, side effects may occur on plant crops. So, if you exceed the norm, the leaves of the flowers may turn yellow. And there is no way to stop this action. Therefore, it is important to know how to use the Tanrek aphid remedy.
Preparation of a working solution of the drug Tanrek
How to prepare a working solution of Tanrek:
pour a couple of liters of water into a container, measure out the required amount of product with a syringe, add it to the water, mix thoroughly, then add the remaining amount of liquid.
Advice!
For spraying indoor plants, it is more convenient to prepare such a solution (and spray it) in a plastic bottle.
Prepare the solution immediately before treatment; it can be stored for no more than 2 hours. Remaining liquid should be disposed of immediately after completion of work.
Terms of use
Instructions for use of Tanrek provide for strict adherence to all points. Otherwise, harm is caused to humans, animals, and the environment.
- Spraying should be done in dry, windless weather in the morning or evening. Contact of the active component on a plant on a sunny day leads to burning of the leaves.
- While working, you should use rubber gloves and a protective suit. If spraying against aphids and whiteflies is carried out on tall trees, it is necessary to protect the respiratory tract with a respirator.
- It is advisable to use the finished solution immediately; it is allowed within 2 days. Over time, the product begins to lose its properties. The remains of the unused mixture are allowed to be poured into the soil near the cultivated crops.
- Repeated treatment should be carried out after 20 days. However, the time of harvest must be taken into account. At least 20 days must pass from the last spraying to the consumption of crops.
- It is recommended to use Tanrek VRK in early spring with the first leaves blooming, after harvesting. In special cases - after flowering.
On a note!
For better adhesion of the active components to the leaves of the plant, a soap base is added to the solution. Safe laundry soap is best suited for these purposes.
The drug Tanrek: instructions for use against pests
For different garden and vegetable crops, the dosage of this insecticide will be different. Therefore, a specific working fluid is prepared for a specific cultivated plant.
For fruit trees and berry bushes
For garden crops, Tanrek's working solution is prepared as follows:
3 ml of the drug is dissolved in a bucket of water.
To process shrubs, up to 1.5 liters of working fluid is required for each bush. To spray mature trees, you need to use 2-5 liters of solution. Tanrek is effective in controlling aphids on apple and currant trees. Also helps to cope with apple blossom beetle.
Tanrek for tomatoes and cucumbers
To treat cucumbers or tomatoes against major pests, you need to prepare the following working liquid:
dissolve 5 ml of the drug in a bucket of water. To treat vegetable bushes, 10 liters of solution is required for every hundred square meters of area.
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Tanrek for treating potatoes against the Colorado potato beetle
Against the Colorado potato beetle, you need to prepare the following Tanrek working solution:
dissolve 1 ml of the drug in a bucket of water (1 ml per 5 liters).
For every hundred square meters of area, use 5 liters of prepared working fluid. Interesting to know!
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Work on treating potatoes with Tanrek against the Colorado potato beetle should be carried out in windless, dry weather, in the morning or after six o’clock in the evening, evenly spraying all the tops of the plants.
After treatment, you can go into the garden for manual work after 3 days, and the period of protection of potatoes with Tanrek is 2 weeks.
Tanrek for indoor plants and flowers
To rid indoor plants of pests, you should prepare the following working liquid: dissolve 5 ml of Tanrek insecticide in a bucket of water.
Important!
Some indoor plants show phytotoxicity to this drug. Therefore, first, treat a couple of leaves on the plant with the working solution and look at the result. If yellowing of the leaf plates has not occurred, full spraying can be carried out.
Efficiency
The effect of the drug against aphids and whiteflies.
Reviews about Tanrek are positive. Experienced gardeners, novice gardeners and flower lovers share their impressions.
I planted petunia seedlings on the balcony. At one point she began to lose strength, and upon examination she discovered small black bugs. Aphids are like a plague to petunias. It will be devoured in a matter of days. Sprayed with Tanrek. The result is obvious the very next day. Within a week my seedlings came to life.
Irina, Moscow
We have a large garden with cherries, plums, apricots and currants. We always use Tanrek for aphids and whiteflies. Initially it was used after flowering, when parasites were discovered one day. It didn't take long to see the effect. After this, we do everything according to the rules - the first treatment of the garden with the drug in early spring, the second - after harvesting.
Marina, St. Petersburg
Saved indoor plants from aphids. Unbeknownst to me, by the end of summer, pests had multiplied in the flower garden on the windowsill. I sprayed with the windows open and did not take flowers outside. One spray was enough to destroy the aphid colony. To consolidate the effect and protect against re-infection, I treated the flowers with the drug after a month. I poured the remaining solution into the pot and worked the soil.
Anna, Kyiv
Hazard class, precautions, expiration date
The drug Tanrek has a hazard class for humans and warm-blooded animals - 3 (low toxicity). For inhabitants of reservoirs and bees, the insecticide hazard class is 1.
Therefore, Tanrek is prohibited from spraying near rivers, lakes or ponds. Also, plants should not be treated with this product during the flowering period, so as not to kill the bees.
In soil, the half-life of the product is approximately 6 months.
When carrying out treatments, you should wear protective clothing that covers the entire body, cover your nasopharynx with a respirator, and cover your hands with latex gloves. Closed shoes are worn on the feet.
If the product gets inside, various health problems may occur, at the first signs of which you should consult a doctor.
The shelf life of the drug Tanrek is 3 years from the date of manufacture.
Restrictions and security
a) For humans and warm-blooded animals - hazard class 3 (moderately dangerous compound). When working with the drug, follow generally known personal safety standards and use PPE. The work is carried out in accordance with the current regulations GOST 12.3.041-86 and SanPiN 1.2.2584-10.
DATES FOR LEAVING people to carry out manual and mechanized work:
- open ground - 3 days;
- protected ground – 1 day.
WAITING TIMES before harvest:
- for open ground (wheat, pumpkin, potatoes) – up to 20 days;
- for protected soil (tomato, cucumber, leafy greens, salads) - at least 3 days;
- on flower and ornamental crops – the period is not regulated.
b) “Tanrek” belongs to the 2nd class in terms of resistance in soil. The drug is toxic to earthworms.
c) For bees – 1st hazard class (highly dangerous). Treatments are carried out in accordance with the “Instructions for the prevention of bee poisoning by pesticides” (Moscow, 1989). It is necessary to notify local apiary owners about treatment zones, treatment times, the product used, etc. Treatment during the flowering period and during the active flight of pollinators is completely prohibited. Plants are sprayed only in the early morning or late evening, at wind speeds of up to 2 - 3 m/s. The border protection strip for bees is at least 4 - 5 km, the flight of bees is limited to at least 96 - 120 hours.
d) Fishery assessment - 2nd hazard class. The use of the drug in the sanitary zone of fishery reservoirs is permitted, subject to compliance with the regulations. It is prohibited to discharge the drug into any water bodies, including sewers and septic tanks.
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Insecticide Tanrek - analogues
The main analogues of the drug Tanrek are:
- Biotlin and Biotlin Bau;
- Bison;
- Imidor;
- Kalash;
- Commander;
- Confidelin;
- Confidor;
- Corado;
- Monsoon;
- Prestige;
- Respect;
- Taboo;
- Tsvetolux Bau.
Each of these drugs can be used instead of Tanrek to treat garden or vegetable crops against many pests.
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First aid for poisoning
Ingestion of large doses of the drug into the respiratory tract during treatment can provoke the development of the following symptoms:
- vomit;
- nausea;
- weakness;
- tremor of the limbs;
- convulsions;
- increased heart rate.
If insecticide particles come into contact with exposed skin, allergic manifestations may occur - itching, redness, burning. In such cases, it is necessary to stop working with the pesticide and wash the affected areas of the skin with plenty of soap and water, and then treat with an aqueous solution of soda. Eyes and mucous membranes are washed under running water for at least 15 minutes.
If nausea, malaise and other symptoms listed above occur, you should drink activated charcoal. Any signs of Tanrek poisoning require an immediate visit to a doctor.
The drug Tanrek: reviews of use
Elena, 45 years old, Moscow region: I have been treating tomatoes and cucumbers in my greenhouse with Tanrek for several seasons, dealing with whiteflies and aphids. In this case, one spraying is enough for these “harmful” insects to die. This drug was recommended to me by a neighbor at my summer cottage, who treats not only vegetable crops with this insecticide, but also fruit trees and berry bushes.
Natalya, 50 years old, Saratov region: I usually use the Tanrek insecticide to treat garden crops as a last resort - when the number of pests is too large. But I can say that despite the number of parasites, this drug kills them all at the same time. The first signs of poisoning in pests appear within 3-4 hours, and they die within about a day.
Nikolay, 38 years old, Volgograd region: My wife and I have a huge garden plot where we grow potatoes for sale. The most difficult period is when the Colorado potato beetle attacks our potatoes. On such a plantation it is impossible to collect it by hand. We tried different products, but Tanrek turned out to be the best - in one treatment this insecticide destroys adult Colorado potato beetles and their larvae. It’s easy to dilute the product and spray it – we usually manage to treat the area in one day, taking a break during hot weather.
The insecticide Tanrek is one of the best drugs in the fight against many pests in the garden and vegetable garden, especially the Colorado potato beetle, aphids and whiteflies.
It effectively copes not only with adults, but also with their larvae, and the plant protection period of Tanrek is at least 2 weeks.
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Scope of application
The insecticidal drug Tanrek is highly effective against many pests.
It can be used to control such insects:
- Colorado beetle;
- aphid;
- whitefly;
- bread ground beetle;
- thrips;
- locusts;
- cicadas.
Tanrek can be used to process potatoes, tomatoes, cucumbers, grains and ornamental plants, as well as indoor flower plants. This insecticide helps get rid of insect pests both in open ground and greenhouses.
Biological products
Aphids can be destroyed using biological preparations. Their use will reduce the risk of negative consequences for plants.
"Iskra bio"
This drug does not contain components harmful to humans. Therefore, plants can be treated with it even 2 days before harvest. In addition to safety, Iskra Bio is efficient and economical. One 10 ml bottle is enough to spray an area of 50–100 m2.
"Fitoverm"
This aphid remedy is based on a substance obtained from the metaplasm of fungi. As soon as it enters the digestive system, the pest begins to lose the ability to move. This causes the aphid to starve and die from exhaustion after 72 hours.
Fitoverm dosages depend on the number of pests in the garden and the type of plant. However, in most cases, use 3-4 ml of product per 5 liters of water. The prepared solution is sprayed onto garden crops and the area around them.
"Trichopolus"
The basis of this plant medicine is metronidazole. Gelatin, starch and magnesium stearate are used as additional components. The drug is produced in the form of tablets.
"Aktofit"
This harmless biological product can be used for several seasons. It is not addictive to pests and has a long shelf life.
“Actofit” is sprayed on plants affected by aphids during the growing season. To prepare a poisonous emulsion, mix the required amount of the substance with water (¼ of the total volume). The product is infused for 5 minutes and diluted with the remaining liquid.
"Jaguar"
It has a rapid contact-intestinal effect and quickly destroys all pests. The product is used to protect fruit trees, shrubs and vegetable crops. Before use, 3 g of powder is dissolved in 5 liters of water. This amount of finished poison is enough to treat 100 m2.
"Fufanon"
This biological product has a systemic effect. Once the garden is sprayed, it becomes part of the insect's food chain and quickly kills it. "Fufanon" is used in the same way as "Trichopol". In this case, you need to be as careful as possible, since in excessive dosages the product harms the plant.
"Arrow"
“Strela” is a super powder that leaves no chance for aphids to survive. Its active ingredient is bitoxybacillin, which is often used in the manufacture of various pesticides.
The product is used to treat various garden crops. To do this, 50 g of powder is dissolved in 10 liters of water. The resulting mixture is sprayed not only on affected but also healthy plants.
"Bitoxibacillin"
This is the safest biological product with an intestinal effect. It is made from metabolic products of bacteria, which are absolutely harmless to humans, but poisonous to insects.
"Akarin"
This modern drug is designed to destroy aphids and prevent their reappearance. It quickly penetrates the insect's body and blocks its ability to absorb nutrients from plants. Because of this, the pest dies within a few hours.
The amount of Akarin used depends on the type of plant and ranges from 2 to 10 ml.
Price
The cost of this product is low - any gardener can afford to use it. So, a 10 ml package will cost only 41 rubles, which is very cheap these days.
If you have fields of decent size, then it is better to buy a larger package - it will be much more economical. The cost of a 100 ml bottle of Tanrek is 250 rubles: a benefit compared to buying ten packages of 10 ml for almost 160 rubles.
Bottle of Tanrek 100 ml
If, on the contrary, you need just a little product - say, to treat indoor plants against the Colorado potato beetle - then buy one ampoule of the product. The cost of a 1 ml package is 7 rubles.
You can also try using mustard and vinegar against the Colorado potato beetle.
Popular drugs
Aktara
"Aktara" is a frequently used and popular insecticide among gardeners, used in
Acts through direct contact or the digestive system. Differs in speed of influence. Aphids are affected on average within 15 minutes. Other insects stop feeding an hour after spraying. Complete destruction of pests occurs within one day.
Resistant to high temperatures and rain. Equally effective when applied to the soil, processing seed and spraying bushes. Does not cause addiction to neonicotinoids.
The protection lasts for two months. Preventative treatment before pests appear is possible.
It has reduced toxicity to earthworms, birds, and fish.
The drug is used to treat potatoes, cucumbers, tomatoes, flowers in flowerbeds and pots.
The insecticide is dangerous for bees. Spraying near apiaries is prohibited.
Cruiser
"Cruiser" is used for seed treatment. The concentrate solution is moistened
Protection after treatment is effective for six to eight weeks. The treated seed can be stored for a year - the effectiveness does not decrease and no adverse effects from the drug are observed.
The insecticide is considered as safe as possible for humans.
The drug is economical in consumption. One ton of planting materials requires from 0.3 to 1.5 liters of insecticide.
It destroys wireworms, Swedish flies, darkling beetles, aphids, flea beetles, Colorado potato beetles, and leaf flea beetles.
Voliam Flexi
Relatively safe for humans. Does not irritate eyes and skin, has no odor. Resistant to precipitation and retains protective properties for thirty days. Two treatments can be done per season.
Within an hour after treatment, the pests stop feeding. They die on the third or fourth day.
To avoid addiction in insects, you cannot treat with the drug twice in a row on the same field.
The concentrate is used to treat vineyards, tomato and cabbage seedlings, and potatoes. Contributes to the destruction of cutworms, ground beetles, bedbugs, flea beetles, thrips, and Colorado potato beetles.
Celeste Top
"Celest Top" is used for processing potato tubers and grain seeds.
Protects plants not only from insect pests, but also from fungal diseases. It has a prolonged validity period (up to ninety days).
The concentrate is recommended for processing early varieties of potatoes. Does not accumulate in tubers and does not require a waiting period after treatment.
Does not lose effectiveness during dry periods. Effective at elevated summer temperatures.
Stimulates the growth and development of plants. Destroys fungal pathogens of scab, dry rot, fomoz.
It is used to destroy the Colorado potato beetle, aphids, thrips, beetles and wireworms. One treatment per season is enough.
Ephoria
"Ephoria" is used to combat leaf-eating and sucking insects that lead a hidden lifestyle.
The insecticide has a pronounced systemic effect. When processing, it is not necessary to spray the entire plant - it is enough to apply the preparation to the growing point and the upper tiers of the stems.
The effectiveness of the active substance is not lost in hot and dry weather.
One treatment (less often two) is required per season.
It is used for spraying wheat, oats, barley, cabbage and pea plantations. Destroys cutworms, pea weevils, aphids, codling moths, leeches, thrips, turtle bugs, bread beetles and flea beetles.
Adamant
Available in the form of a gel, which is used to treat baseboards, cracks in the floor and wall, as well as cockroach habitats.
One package of insecticide (20 grams) is designed to treat a room of 25 square meters.
Insects die en masse within three days. Protection lasts up to two and a half months. The active ingredients are not dangerous to humans. The gel is allowed to be used in children's institutions and public canteens.
It is intended primarily for the destruction of ants and cockroaches.
