The drug "Taboo" for processing potatoes: reviews, composition, instructions for use. Treatment of potatoes before planting against the Colorado potato beetle

What kind of remedy?

Tabu is a remedy from the Russian manufacturer August, which helps protect potatoes from wireworms and the Colorado potato beetle. In addition, gardeners have found that it also repels other pests, including the fall armyworm, aphids, leafhoppers, Swedish and Hessian flies. In addition to potato tubers, it is recommended to treat the seeds of the following plants with the product:

rapeseed;
sunflower;
corn;
wheat;
soy;
flax;
sugar beets.

The drug is available in the form of a concentrated aqueous suspension, colored pink. During processing, potatoes are covered with a special film, which dries on the skin and remains unchanged, repelling dangerous pests.

Tabu is produced in large containers - plastic canisters with a capacity of 1 liter and 5 liters. Sold in specialized gardening stores. The approximate price depends on the volume of the container:

1 liter canister – 900-1000 rubles;
5 liter canister – 4500-4700 rubles.

The drug can be purchased in bulk, as it has a long shelf life - 3 years at temperatures from -10°C to +40°C. After this time, the product should not be used, as it loses all its properties. In addition, it is important to consider that after opening it becomes ineffective in a short time.

If Taboo is not used immediately after purchase, it must be stored in a “sealed” form, that is, the original packaging cannot be destroyed.

Preparation of working solution

The recipe for the working solution depends on how the potatoes will be processed. Before planting, the tubers are sprayed with the following mixture:

8 milliliters of suspension are diluted in a glass of water.
The mixture is poured into a liter jar.
Fill the container with water.

What is the mechanism of action?

After processing the potatoes during growing in the garden, the drug “moves” into the stems and leaves. Pests, having eaten the treated plant in small quantities, are exposed to neurotoxic effects. In addition, the drug also exhibits toxicity upon contact with potatoes. Taboo has a depressing effect on the insect's nerve receptors, so it becomes paralyzed and dies.

The drug acts for 40-45 days or until the third pair of true leaves grows.

In general, this remedy does not last longer than 1.5-2 months on plants, since its effectiveness decreases under sunlight. In any case, during this time after processing, you should not eat potatoes!

Action of components

Many owners use all available means of pest control, both chemical and folk. This helps, to some extent, preserve the harvest of this crop. Some of them use a mechanical method, when the Colorado potato beetle is collected by hand. This is an environmentally friendly method of control, but its implementation is noticeable only in small areas. In addition, this method of struggle takes a lot of energy and precious time.

Recently, on the market of chemical means to combat the Colorado potato beetle and other equally dangerous pests, drugs of a completely different direction have been developed. The domestically produced drug Tabu VSK is distinguished by the fact that it is cheaper than some foreign analogues.

The main active component of the product is the substance imidacloprid, which belongs to the neonicotinoid components that can provide short-term protection to sprayed plants until they begin to actively grow young shoots. The concentration of the active substance is about 500 g per liter of product.

The composition of the drug "Taboo" also includes other components, such as dyes, thickeners and surfactants, which provide good enveloping characteristics of the product, provide plants with the necessary nutrients, ensuring their active growth, and also make human work easier.

After spraying planting potatoes, imidacloprid penetrates into all tissues and also forms a protective film on the surface of the planting material. When the green part begins to grow, the toxic substance spreads into young shoots, which become toxic to the Colorado potato beetle and its larvae. When insects begin to feed on young potato leaves, a toxic substance enters its body and begins to have a detrimental effect on the nervous system. This leads to general paralysis of insects and subsequent death within 24 hours.

In addition to the Colorado potato beetle, Taboo protects potato tubers from wireworms throughout the growing season.

The drug is effective for 45 days. During this period, the plant goes through all the important stages of its development. When the effect of the product ends, the Colorado potato beetle is no longer able to cause significant damage to potato plantings.

It is important to know! The effect of the drug "Taboo" does not depend on weather conditions, since the active substance is located inside the cells of the plant. Therefore, it cannot be washed away by rain, compared to other plant protection products.

Tabu is a potato tuber protectant against the Colorado potato beetle and wireworm.

Compatibility with potato varieties and other drugs

It must be remembered that not all potato varieties can be processed with Taboo. This applies to early ripening varieties, because the tubers can ripen much earlier than Tabu decomposes and becomes safe. In addition, you should not process young potatoes that are stored for storage, remembering that the drug evaporates only after 2 months.

In other cases, Taboo can be used, even in combination with other means that complement its action. For example, it cannot destroy fungal diseases, so to fully protect the crop it must be combined with fungicides. These include:

Bunker;
Vitaros;
Vial Trust.

Additional drugs dissolve in water along with Taboo, but if a precipitate is obtained, then they are not compatible and should not be used together, since the liquid must be homogeneous.

Taboo from the Colorado potato beetle - description

Taboo poison helps not only against the Colorado potato beetle, but also against wireworms. With the help of dressing, you can protect the harvest, allowing you to “insure” young potatoes, and ensure high productivity of plantings.

The instructions (we'll look at it a little later) say that the drug can be used in two stages:

Spray potatoes before planting;
Treat holes during planting.

Each of these methods can guarantee complete elimination of harmful insects that eat greens and potato tubers.

Potato processing methods

There are 2 ways to treat potatoes. Each should be considered separately, but in any case, you need to take into account that the time of irrigation work depends on the weather. It is important that it is dry, sunny and windless, because after processing the soil must have time to dry out. Only then will Taboo be able to show its effectiveness.

Treatment before planting

Before planting, potatoes undergo vernalization, during which the eyes sprout 1 cm. Only after this can processing be carried out, and it is advisable to do this 2 hours before planting. The technology is as follows:

Prepare Taboo solution. To spray 100 kg of potatoes, you will need to take 8 ml of the drug and dissolve it in 1 liter of water. It is advisable to first dilute the product in a glass of water, and then pour it into the main container.
If more than 100 kg of tubers are planted, you need to calculate the correct dose of Tabu. To do this, divide the weight of the seed by 100 and multiply by 8. For example, if you plan to plant 150 kg of potatoes, the optimal dose is 12 ml (150:100×8).
Spread the potatoes ready for planting in one layer on a tarpaulin or oilcloth.
Sprinkle the tubers with the preparation. The treated side is painted pink.
Turn the tubers over and spray again. It is necessary that each potato is at least 3/4 colored.

The seeds are not planted until Tabu is completely dry. If the potatoes are large, they will need to be cut into halves, but it is better to do this during vernalization to allow the wounds to heal, since it is not recommended to process freshly cut potatoes.

Processing during disembarkation

The method involves spraying holes or furrows where potatoes are directly laid out. Allows you to significantly save on preliminary preparation time. The method is carried out as follows:

Prepare a solution at the rate of 4 ml Taboo per 10 liters of water. This is enough to spray holes on 1 acre. If the tubers are planted on 2 acres, the optimal dose is 8 ml per 20 liters of water, if on 1.5 acres - 6 ml Taboo and 15 liters of water. The universal formula is as follows: multiply the number of acres by 4 to obtain the dose of the drug and by 10 to obtain the volume of water.
When preparing a solution, the drug must first be dissolved in 1 liter of water, and then the remaining water must be added to the required volume.
Place the tubers in the holes and sprinkle with the prepared solution at the rate of 30-35 ml for each potato.
Bury holes.

If a little of the drug remains after processing, it cannot be stored, so all remains must be disposed of.

For safety reasons, it is not recommended to dig up potatoes earlier than 2 months after planting.

Benefits of Taboo VSK

This insecticide is highly effective - it is enough to treat the planting material once before planting in the beds

. It is not washed away by watering and rain, and the effectiveness of Taboo is not affected by a sharp change in air temperature. When preparing the solution, the drug does not generate dust; it dissolves completely in water, without sediment. One Tabu ampoule (10 ml) is enough to prepare a solution for treating more than 120 kg of tubers.

Photo of the appearance of Taboo from the Colorado potato beetle

For large farms, it is more profitable to purchase this insecticide packaged in canisters with a capacity of 1 and 5 liters.

This drug protects potato plantings for a month from the moment of germination of planting material (but not more than 1.5 months). The drug is contained in the cellular tissues of leaves and stems for 2 months, then removed from the plants. Tabu is not toxic if the dosage and rules for its use when processing potatoes are followed.

Important!

You should not treat planting material of those potato varieties with this chemical preparation whose tuber ripening period does not exceed 2 months from the moment the sprouts appear.

In this case, the active substances included in Taboo do not have time to be removed from the tubers and can cause poisoning of the human body.

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Tips for use

Like any drug, Tabu has instructions that are attached to a cardboard backing and read as follows:

Before processing, be sure to wear a respirator, rubber gloves and protective clothing, since the product is toxic and direct contact with it must be avoided;
use a sprayer for processing, as it is easy to use and saves money;
during planting, do not handle tubers without gloves;
make sure that there are no children or animals nearby;
avoid exposing potatoes to the sun for a long time, as Taboo quickly disappears under its rays;
After treatment, take a shower and wash your body with soap.

If you follow these recommendations, you can avoid all the negative consequences of contact with the drug and get only benefits from it.

Precautionary measures

Taboo is a poison for the Colorado potato beetle and other pests. The instructions and steps for use do not recommend ignoring precautions.

Important! The product is extremely toxic.

When making a solution, carrying out processing, you need to arm yourself with a respirator and goggles.
It is strongly recommended to use rubber gloves and wear clothing that will securely cover your arms and legs.
After finishing work, it is advisable to wash your hands with disinfectant or take a full shower.

When answering the question whether it is possible to treat potato bushes superficially with Tabu, you can safely answer “yes”. But this does not exempt you from taking precautions.

This drug is quite toxic, therefore, from the moment the solution is prepared until the end of processing and planting of the tubers, certain precautions must be observed:

containers in which the drug is diluted must be disposable. After use, they should be destroyed or thrown away;
from the moment of preparing the solution until the end of processing, you should be in a protective suit, protect your nose and mouth with a respirator or gauze bandage, and put on rubberized gloves on your hands;
During treatment, it is prohibited to eat, drink and smoke;
Upon completion of work, you should take a bath and rinse your mouth with water.

Toxicity Taboo

If you plan to process potatoes, you must remember that Tabu is a poisonous drug. It has a toxicity group of III and is considered dangerous not only to the life of insects, but also to other animals and even people. So, when planting potatoes, you need to keep an eye on your pets. They should not be allowed to be in the treated area, as they may become poisoned.

This drug is particularly disruptive to the functioning of the liver, as it acts as a barrier to the drug's poisons. Symptoms that indicate that a person is susceptible to poisoning appear as:

difficulty breathing;
swelling in the eye area;
trembling limbs;
slowness of movements;
dizziness;
nausea;
weight loss.

Despite its toxicity, Tabu is considered a reliable remedy that protects potatoes from various pests, but does not cause harm to human health. It evaporates 60 days after treatment, rising up the stems and not going down to the root crops.

After harvesting the potatoes, the solution remains in the ground for some time and then evaporates on its own.

Operating principle of “Taboo”

Before release, the drug is packaged in small ampoules (10 ml), as well as plastic canisters (1-5 l). It is worth emphasizing: “ Taboo” for processing potatoes is a systemic drug; accordingly, its substances penetrate into the seeds and shoots of the fruit. Pests suffer greatly from the use of this drug. First of all, vital processes in the insect’s body are disrupted. The substance enters the pest’s body by contact and acts instantly. The transmission of impulses to the nervous system ceases, and as a result, the insect soon dies.

Positive and negative sides

The following positive aspects of the drug can be highlighted:

after spraying there is no need to worry about the safety of the crop - all pests die within 24 hours;
has a prolonged effect, so you don’t have to worry about any insects damaging the potatoes for about 2 months;
the Colorado potato beetle does not develop an addiction to this poison, so the same remedy can be used again the next season;
Tabu fights aphids (although they are small insects, they are carriers of fungal infections);
it is very convenient to apply the product, since it colors the potatoes pink and you can immediately see what area has been treated;
The effectiveness of the drug is not affected by weather conditions, so it protects the plant in rain, frost and heat.

Even with a large number of positive qualities, Taboo also has negative sides:

You cannot process tubers unless you wear a protective suit;
before etching you will need rubber gloves, goggles, a respirator, and boots;
it is necessary to remember the toxic properties of the drug and take precautions - during contact with Taboo you should not consume food or water, and smoking is dangerous.

Composition and principle of action

In addition to the main component, the emulsion contains the following substances:

dye;
antifreeze;
thickeners;
dispersants;
adhesive.

The effect of the poison “Taboo” against the Colorado potato beetle is long-lasting. The substance works for the next month and a half after planting the treated tubers. The insecticidal solution is evenly distributed over the surface of the potatoes. As soon as the substances enter the pest’s body, its nervous and digestive systems will be paralyzed, and it will die within 24 hours.

By the way, “Tabu” can be used to process not only potatoes, but also seeds of other agricultural crops (sunflower, wheat, barley, corn, beets, and barley.

Interestingly, scientists are studying the pesticide properties of the pesticide. At the same time, many summer residents, without waiting for official conclusions, are actively using it in this role today.

How to provide first aid in case of poisoning?

In case of drug poisoning, the following steps must be taken:

Take the victim away from the place where the potatoes were pickled.
Remove his protective suit and allow him to wash himself with detergent.
If the drug is ingested due to some careless action, it is advisable to rinse the stomach and rinse the mouth with water.
If you have activated carbon, take 1 tablet.
If the drug gets on the skin, the area should be wiped with wet wipes, and only then washed with soap. If the drug gets into your eyes, you need to wash with running water.
If you feel unwell, call an ambulance.

Reviews about the use of the drug

We bring to your attention reviews from gardeners who have already used Taboo:

★★★★★
Natalya, 55 years old, Moscow region. Every year I treated the potatoes with different fungicidal agents, but they were effective for a short time, so it was necessary to periodically re-treat them.
A neighbor advised me to use the drug Tabu. I read the instructions, purchased a respirator and gloves. I spread a tarpaulin on the ground, laid out the potatoes in one layer, and sprayed them with the product. The land was not irrigated. I haven’t noticed a single bug on potatoes all summer. The harvest was excellent. ★★★★★
Mikhail, 66 years old, Rostov region. In the spring I found the drug and treated the potatoes and holes just in case.
I haven't seen Zhukov all summer. The harvest was much higher than usual. I was pleased with the drug. ★★★★★
Sergey, 54 years old, Saratov region. For 2 years I observed that my neighbors treated their potato seeds before planting.
I was afraid to try everything myself. What frightened me was that the drug had toxic properties. At first I wanted to try planting treated potatoes in a small area, but I still treated all the seeds. In the summer I specifically looked for it, maybe I’d at least see one beetle, but I didn’t see it. I didn’t worry about the potatoes all summer, I just hilled and weeded them. The harvest also made me happy. The tubers were not damaged by wireworms, the potatoes turned out beautiful and smooth. ★★★★★
Maxim, 59 years old, Kostroma region. The saleswoman recommended the drug to me.
At first I didn’t want to take it (after all, it’s a toxic chemical, and the tubers themselves need to be treated), but then I decided that the beetle still caused more concern. I tried to fulfill all the requirements according to the instructions. I planted potatoes and really didn’t see any beetle larvae on the leaves or stems. The harvest turned out to be good, the tubers were not damaged. ★★★★★
Lyudmila, 45 years old, Penza region. Last year I thought that it was better to buy potatoes at the market than to suffer through collecting beetle larvae from a planted plant every day.
But then I acquired Taboo. It is very easy to apply, but what an effect it produces. There were no beetles on the potatoes, I got a good harvest and was satisfied with my purchase. Hide

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So, the drug Tabu simplifies the process of growing potatoes, protecting its tubers from harmful insects. It is easy to apply by treating tubers or spraying holes. Within 24 hours Taboo will destroy all pests. It disappears on its own within 60 days. It is worth noting that the drug is not poisonous to earthworms and plants growing in neighboring beds do not suffer from it.

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Composition of the drug

The Tabu insecticide contains the following substances:

Imidacloprid is an insecticidal substance of the neonicatinoids class. It is a synthetic analogue of natural alkaloids contained in tobacco. Its concentration per 1 liter of Tabu is 0.5 kg;
dyes;
adhesives;
antifreeze;
dispersants;
thickeners

The insecticide Tabu is used to treat potato tubers before planting, and is also added to planting holes or trenches when planting planting material.

When liquid Taboo gets on the potatoes, it immediately begins to harden, and a thin reddish film forms on the skin of the potatoes, which does not crumble even after planting. Pests, feeding on tops or tubers, die within 24 hours - first they “lose” their appetite, then they stop moving, and as a result they die.

A drug called Tabu, intended for processing and protecting potatoes, contains information in the instructions and rules for use about its composition, which includes only the active substance imidacloprid. This substance works effectively thanks to components such as a wetting agent and antifreeze. The ingredients are both dispersants and dye.

The main component of the drug Tabu VSK is a substance from the neonicotinoid class - imidacloprid. 1 liter of disinfectant contains 500 grams of poison. Additional substances are surfactants, coloring pigments and thickeners.

The insecticide is produced in the form of a water-suspension concentrate. In production, the poison is poured into the following containers:

bottles of 10 and 50 milliliters;
canisters – 1 and 5 liters.

Choose a container based on the number of tubers - 10 milliliters of the drug is consumed for 120 potatoes.

Important! Thanks to the dye contained in the insecticide, treated tubers differ significantly from untreated ones. After applying the solution, they acquire a red tint.

The aqueous suspension preparation can be stored in a closed container for no more than 3 years at temperatures from -10 to 40 degrees Celsius. The diluted concentrate remaining after processing is prohibited from being stored.