And in general, any crops on the site are not a reason to breathe a sigh of relief. It is important to preserve the future harvest and not allow diseases to spoil it.
There are many methods of protecting plants from pests, including creating unfavorable conditions for their appearance, increasing the protective properties of plants, applying, even premature harvesting so that pests do not have time to profit from them.
In this article we will talk about chemical protection of plants from diseases and pests, namely, a systemic action called “Mospilan”. This drug was invented and patented in 1989 by the Japanese chemical company Nippon Soda.
Description and composition
The active ingredient of the Mospilan insecticide, according to the instructions, is acetamiprid 200 g/kg, which belongs to the group of neonicotinoids. This is a highly effective systemic substance. It affects insects in various stages of growth - larvae, eggs and adults.
Mechanism of action
The mechanism of action of Mospilan is very simple: after spraying, it is quickly absorbed by parts of the plant and spreads throughout its entire body. As a result, insects that have eaten the plant treated with Mospilan die. Acetamiprid destroys the central nervous system of insect pests. Besides, the protective barrier after treatment with the drug lasts up to 21 days. Read on to find out what plants Mospilan is suitable for and how to grow it.
Important! Beware of Mospilan fakes. There are no 100g or 1000g packs.
Instructions for use
The drug "Mospilan" (2.5 g), according to the instructions for use, should be diluted in 1 liter of water, then add another 10 liters of water. A solution of this concentration is used to treat indoor plants.
One packet of Mospilan is enough to treat an area of up to 1 hectare. Next, we will consider dosages for different crops. 
Cereals
When treating grain crops against thrips, harmful bugs, and aphids, the application rate is 0.10–0.12 kg/ha. Recommended number of treatments - 1.
Tomatoes and cucumbers
When treating tomatoes and cucumbers, including greenhouses, against whiteflies, melon and other types of aphids, thrips, the application rate is 0.2–0.4 kg/ha. Recommended number of treatments - 1. 
Potato
To protect against the Colorado potato beetle, as indicated in the instructions for use, Mospilan should be diluted in a proportion of 0.05–0.125 kg/ha. Recommended number of treatments - 1.
Beet
To destroy beet pests (weevil, beet flea beetle, beet leaf aphid), you need to use 0.05–0.075 kg/ha. Recommended number of treatments - 1.
Sunflower
The Mospilan norm for protecting sunflowers from locusts is 0.05–0.075 kg/ha. Recommended number of treatments - 1. 
Apple tree
To protect the apple tree from invasions of the fruit stalk, aphids, moths, and apple budworm, the following dosage should be used: 0.15–0.20 kg/ha. To protect against all types of scale insects, the dose of Mospilan must be increased - 0.40–0.50 kg/ha. The recommended number of treatments is 2.
Treatment of fruit trees with Mospilan is carried out according to the instructions for use for - 0.2–0.4 kg/ha. 
Compatibility with other drugs
Insecticide "Mospilan" goes well with other preparations for treatment against pests. The exception is drugs that give a strong alkaline reaction when mixed, for example, Bordeaux mixture, and preparations containing sulfur. Before use, carefully read the composition and recommendations for use.
Despite the fact that this insecticide belongs to hazard class 3 (moderately hazardous substance), you need to be careful when using it.
First of all, this concerns safety precautions when spraying - Be sure to wear protective equipment (gloves, respirator, protective clothing).
Smoking while spraying plants is prohibited. The recommended time to use the insecticide is early morning or evening. It is also advisable to take into account the weather on the day of treatment with Mospilan - it is advisable that precipitation occurs no earlier than 2 hours after spraying. 
After finishing the work, hands, face and other open areas of the body should be wash thoroughly with soap.
Mospilan packaging must be burned. It is prohibited to throw it into water bodies.
In gardening, not only the choice of seeds, soil fertilization and timely watering play an important role, but also the preservation of plants from pests. Special insect killers will help with this. Mospilan is a systemic insecticide with a wide spectrum of contact and intestinal action. It contains acetamiprid at a concentration of 200 g/kg.
Instructions for use
Necessary carefully read the instructions for use Mospilana. It is important to know how to properly dilute the drug without consequences for yourself and your plants.
Preparation of the solution
Dilute 2.5 g in 1 liter of water, take 1/5 part (200 ml) of the resulting solution and dilute in 10 liters of water. The resulting concentrate should be enough to process 1,000 m². With a product diluted in this way, you can spray cucumbers and tomatoes in greenhouses once 3-4 days before harvesting vegetables.
If you need to treat apple trees, the solution is prepared in the same proportions, but using a different technology. Fill the bucket ¼ full with water and, while thoroughly stirring, add the concentrate (2.5 g per 1 liter of water), add water until a volume of 10-12 liters is obtained.
To obtain a solution against scale insects, Mospilan insecticide is taken 2 times more (5 g) per volume of water 12 liters. For the Colorado potato beetle, the norm is 5-7 g per 10 liters of water. In this case, the concentrate consumption is 5 liters per 100 m². It is recommended to treat the plantings 2 times (the second - 40-45 days before harvest).
Effect on pests
Common Pests- aphids, copperheads, scale insects, herbivorous mites, codling moth, cabbage aphid, bug (cabbage, mustard, rapeseed), onion thrips, flea beetles, greenhouse whitefly, onion root mite, onion stem nematode, Colorado potato beetle, cabbage fly larvae.
There is no need to treat every centimeter. The pest only needs direct contact or eating the sprayed plant. The effect of the drug extends to insects even in untreated areas.
An hour after the procedure, you can see the first results of Mospilan insecticide; the instructions guarantee an effect not only on adults, but also on larvae and eggs. After exposure to the drug, insects move chaotically, fall from the leaves, and die the next day.
Effectiveness remains for two to three weeks if the air temperature does not change or rises.
Instructions for use of Mospilan highlight the following advantages of the drug:
No significant disadvantages of the pest control product have been identified; there are some nuances in use that require special attention. Since the drug belongs to the third hazard class, the following precautions are required:
- Limit use during the flowering period of plants.
- Spraying is carried out using personal protective equipment. Safety glasses are used for the eyes, gloves and mittens for the hands, and gas masks and masks for the respiratory organs.
- Smoking, eating and drinking are prohibited during processing.
- After handling the product, wash your hands and face with running water and soap and rinse your mouth.
- Do not store the drug container, do not throw it into water bodies or reuse it. It is recommended to burn in a specially designated place.
Providing first aid in case of poisoning should occur quickly and efficiently. If the product gets on the skin, wash off with running water and soap. In case of contact with eyes, rinse with water. If it gets into the stomach, take activated charcoal with plenty of water and try to induce vomiting.
Storing the product
The drug is stored in a cool place(-15...+ 30°С), without mixing with food and medicines, out of reach of children and pets. The diluted solution is not allowed to be stored. Do not mix with other drugs.
Mospilan is an insecticidal drug that is used to combat harmful insects. The product is very effective for protecting garden crops: apple trees, pears, as well as wheat, tomatoes, cucumbers, corn, cabbage and sunflowers.
Action
The drug is characterized by a very rapid effect on pests. Within an hour after application, insect activity noticeably decreases. The poison acts in a contact-intestinal manner, causing paralysis and damaging the nervous system of pests. Within 24 hours the insects die.
The protective effect of Mospilan lasts about three weeks. It is important to emphasize that the drug is absolutely non-toxic to garden plants and soil.
Instructions for use
Compatibility
Mospilan is one of the insecticides that is compatible with other plant protection products. We recommend checking the compatibility of the substance with other drugs that have an alkaline reaction.
Security measures
Mospilan is a substance of the third class of danger, moderately dangerous to humans. When working with insecticide, you must use personal protective equipment: a respirator, overalls and gloves. Wearing safety glasses is also recommended.
While working with the insecticide, it is forbidden to eat or drink, as the substance can enter the body. After finishing work, you need to wash your hands thoroughly.
First aid
If there are any signs of poisoning, first aid should be provided to the victim. If Mospilan somehow gets into your eyes, you should rinse them with plenty of running water.
When swallowing the substance, be sure to induce a gag reflex. Before this, you should drink activated carbon (approximate calculation - 1 tablet for every 10 kilograms of body weight), and wash down the medicine with plenty of water.
If the drug comes into contact with the skin, simply wipe it off with cotton wool and then wash the affected area with soap and water.
Storing the product
Mospilan should be stored in a specially designated place. The temperature should be between -15 and +30 degrees Celsius.
Note that the prepared solution cannot be stored, since during storage it loses all its properties. Keep Mospilan away from animals and children, and away from food and drinking water.
The Mospilan insecticide is considered one of the most popular products used to control various plant pests. It is considered to be of little danger to people, but leaves no chance for insects.
Article outline
a brief description of
The drug belongs to neonicotinoids - a new class of insecticides. It is widely used in the fight against various pests on fruit and berry trees and shrubs, cereals, open and closed garden vegetables, as well as ornamental plants. Available in the form of a water-soluble powder.
Mechanism of action of the insecticide
- After spraying, Mospilan is absorbed by crops and naturally spreads throughout all parts of the plant.
- Pests die not only as a result of direct spraying, but also from eating treated parts of plants.
- Pests die from the action of the insecticide on their nervous system - from nervous excitement and paralysis.
Advantages of Mospilan
- pests do not develop resistance to this substance;
- the result of spraying can be assessed within one hour after using the drug;
- pests are destroyed even in the most inaccessible places;
- the consumption of the substance is very economical, since there is no need to process the plants completely;
- "Mospilan" is characterized by a low application rate;
- the destructive effect on adult insects, larvae and eggs lasts up to three weeks;
- the drug has high biological effectiveness, which does not depend on temperature;
- can be used with a large number of pesticides.
Instructions for use of "Mospilan"
2.5 grams of the drug “Mospilan” are first diluted in one liter of water, and then poured into a volume of eight to ten liters. Depending on the spray rate, the working solution may be enough for 200-250 square meters. m. The prepared drug must be used on the same day, since it cannot be stored. You can spray only during the growing season.
The death of harmful insects occurs a day after treatment. The protective effect of the insecticide lasts for two to three weeks.
Results of using Mospilan against aphids
Application rate for Mospilan for specific plants
Indoor and greenhouse plants get rid of whiteflies with the following solution: 1 gram of Mospilan is diluted in two liters of water.
Precautions when working with insecticide
The danger class to which Mospilan belongs is third. This means that the drug is considered a moderately dangerous substance, and you need to wear personal protective equipment, including a respirator, when working with the insecticide. At the end of spraying, you should not only wash your face and wash your hands with disinfectants, but also rinse your mouth with a weak soda solution.
If you have an apiary, then you need to limit the movement of bees for a period of one to two days.
You can store the drug "Mospilan" in a dry place where the temperature ranges from +15 to +30 degrees. The insecticide should not be placed near food and medicine, or where it can be reached by children and pets. It is not recommended to throw Mospilan packaging into the trash, much less allow it to get into water bodies. The package must be burned, and the smoke must not be inhaled.
First aid
- When swallowing an insecticide, you need to drink activated carbon at the rate of one tablet per 10 kg of weight, wash it down with two to three glasses of water. After this, you need to induce vomiting.
- If the insecticide gets into the eyes, they should be opened wide and rinsed with plenty of water.
- If Mospilan gets on your skin, you need to wipe it off with a cloth or cotton wool. Do this carefully, trying not to rub in the insecticide. Then the affected area is washed with soapy water.
Compatibility of Mospilan with other substances
The insecticide is compatible with all pesticides, except for strong ones (for example, Brodos liquid and those containing sulfur). Before mixing with other drugs, you must ensure their compatibility.
Substances similar to Mospilan
The drugs listed above are certified analogues of Mospilan and act in exactly the same way: the solution spreads throughout the plant, after which it begins to act on pests. The substances are available in the form of a water-soluble powder. The drugs are aimed at combating fringed-winged, lepidopteran, homoptera and chalet-winged orders of insects.
Every agronomist knows that planting and germinating vegetables, fruits, and indeed any crops on the plot is not a reason to breathe a sigh of relief. It is important to preserve the future harvest and prevent pests and diseases from spoiling it.
There are many methods of protecting plants from pests, including creating unfavorable conditions for their appearance, increasing the protective properties of plants, applying fertilizers, even premature harvesting so that pests do not have time to profit from them.
In this article we will talk about chemical protection of plants from diseases and pests, namely, a systemic insecticide called “Mospilan”. This drug was invented and patented in 1989 by the Japanese chemical company Nippon Soda.
The active ingredient of the Mospilan insecticide, according to the instructions, is acetamiprid 200 g/kg, which belongs to the group of neonicotinoids. This is a highly effective systemic substance. It affects insects in various stages of growth - larvae, eggs and adults.
Did you know? The use of Mospilan in granules makes it possible to protect the plant without spraying. It is enough to evenly distribute the granules over the soil surface.
Mechanism of action
The mechanism of action of Mospilan is very simple: after spraying, it is quickly absorbed by parts of the plant and spreads throughout its entire body. As a result, insects that have eaten the plant treated with Mospilan die. Acetamiprid destroys the central nervous system of insect pests. Besides, the protective barrier after treatment with the drug lasts up to 21 days. Read on to find out what plants Mospilan is suitable for and how to grow it.
Important! Beware of Mospilan fakes. There are no 100g or 1000g packs.
Instructions for use
The drug "Mospilan" (2.5 g), according to the instructions for use, should be diluted in 1 liter of water, then add another 10 liters of water. A solution of this concentration is used to treat indoor plants.
One packet of Mospilan is enough to treat an area of up to 1 hectare. Next, we will consider dosages for different crops. 
Cereals
When treating grain crops against thrips, pest bugs, and aphids, the application rate is 0.10–0.12 kg/ha. Recommended number of treatments - 1.
Tomatoes and cucumbers
When treating tomatoes and cucumbers, including greenhouses, against whiteflies, melon and other types of aphids, thrips, the application rate is 0.2–0.4 kg/ha. Recommended number of treatments - 1. 
Potato
To protect against the Colorado potato beetle, as indicated in the instructions for use, Mospilan should be diluted in a proportion of 0.05–0.125 kg/ha. Recommended number of treatments - 1.
The most popular drugs for combating the Colorado potato beetle are: “Aktara”, “Inta-vir”, “Iskra Zolotaya”, “Calypso”, “Karbofos”, “Commander”, “Prestige”.
Beet
To destroy beet pests (weevil, beet flea beetle, beet leaf aphid), you need to use 0.05–0.075 kg/ha. Recommended number of treatments - 1.
Sunflower
The Mospilan norm for protecting sunflowers from locusts is 0.05–0.075 kg/ha. Recommended number of treatments - 1. 
Apple tree
To protect the apple tree from invasions of the fruit stalk, aphids, moths, and apple budworm, the following dosage should be used: 0.15–0.20 kg/ha. To protect against all types of scale insects, the dose of Mospilan must be increased - 0.40–0.50 kg/ha. The recommended number of treatments is 2.
Treatment of fruit trees with Mospilan is carried out according to the instructions for use for the garden - 0.2–0.4 kg/ha. 
Did you know? Before planting potatoes, you can additionally treat the tubers with Mospilan, this will enhance protection against pests living in the ground.
Compatibility with other drugs
Insecticide "Mospilan" goes well with other preparations for treating plants against pests. The exception is drugs that give a strong alkaline reaction when mixed, for example, Bordeaux mixture, and preparations containing sulfur. Before use, carefully read the composition and recommendations for use.
Security measures
Despite the fact that this insecticide belongs to hazard class 3 (moderately hazardous substance), you need to be careful when using it.
First of all, this concerns safety precautions when spraying - Be sure to wear protective equipment (gloves, respirator, protective clothing). 
Smoking while spraying plants is prohibited. The recommended time to use the insecticide is early morning or evening. It is also advisable to take into account the weather on the day of treatment with Mospilan - it is advisable that precipitation occurs no earlier than 2 hours after spraying. 
After finishing the work, hands, face and other open areas of the body should be wash thoroughly with soap. 
Mospilan packaging must be burned. It is prohibited to throw it into water bodies.
Important! If the drug gets into your eyes, rinsetheir plenty of water. If the substance gets inside, you should drink activated charcoal and wash it down with several glasses of water. If unpleasant symptoms occur, you should immediately consult a doctor.
Benefits of use
So, let’s summarize and find out what exactly distinguishes Mospilan from other pesticides and insecticides:
- Versatility of use. This drug copes equally well with pests of melons, grains and vegetables, fruit trees, flowers and ornamental plants.
- Low toxicity towards pollinating insects (bees, bumblebees).
- Does not have phytotoxicity.
- Does not cause resistance to pests and maintains long-term biological effectiveness (up to 21 days).
Storage conditions
"Mospilan" should be stored in a dry place inaccessible to children and animals. It is prohibited to store its next to food products. The diluted solution cannot be stored.
The ambient temperature should be between –15 and +30 °C. If the correct storage conditions are observed, the effectiveness of the drug does not decrease.
You can write or talk a lot about the advantages of Mospilan. But the best proof of the effectiveness of its work will be the safety of your harvest.
