“Spark” double effect - protection against insect pests, instructions for using the product against aphids, weevils, ticks

Spectrum of action

The insecticide "Iskra" is a continuous action product, that is, it is capable of fighting several types of parasites at the same time. The damaging effect of the drugs in this series applies to almost the entire spectrum of pests of cultivated plants - over 60 varieties of harmful insects, with the exception of slugs and soil inhabitants.

Treatment with Iskra is well tolerated by almost all crops:

fruit and stone fruit trees;
berry beds and berry bushes;
greenhouse and unprotected soil vegetables;
melons;
roots and tubers;
legumes;
all varieties of cabbage;
green;
bulbous;
floral and decorative.

The active substance of the insecticide enters the body of pests through the chitinous cover, respiratory and digestive tracts, after which the insects stop feeding and die.

Varieties of "Spark"

Specialized stores offer several modifications of Iskra, which have characteristic properties and have their own specific use:

Marking	Release form	Predominant active substance	Directed action	Advantages
Spark Double Effect	Tablets 10 g	Cypermethrin and permethrin with active potassium and trace elements*	– aphids, leaf flea beetles, whiteflies; -thrips; – caterpillars and moths of various moths; Read also: What is a cutting and features of plant cuttings – onion fly and the larvae laid by it; – weevils, sawflies, flower beetles, leaf beetles, raspberry beetle	It is both a means of protection and a potassium supplement.
Golden spark	– powder; – liquid; – sticks for potting soil	imidacloprid → application	Insects parasitizing potatoes, including the Colorado potato beetle	Very economical. Effective in conditions of elevated temperatures in the southern regions
Iskra M	Emulsion – ampoules (5 ml); – bottles (10 ml)	malathion	All types of insects	Can be used both in open ground and in greenhouses
Spark Bio	Emulsion: – ampoules (5 ml); – bottles (10 ml)	Avertin	aphids, thrips, mites, gnawing cutworms, leaf rollers, sawflies, moths, copperheads, Colorado potato beetles (all developmental phases except oviposition)	No waiting period between using the drug and eating the product
Spark triple effect	Tablets 10.6 g	Permethrin, cypermethrin, imidacloprid	Colorado potato beetle at any stage of development	Prolonged exposure period

*cm. also the use of cypermethrin against mosquitoes, cockroaches, ticks, ants

Active substance and release form

The newest systemic drug is highly effective and cost-effective. Thanks to this, it is affordable for any gardener. Available in 3 formulations: water-soluble concentrate, powder, tablets. They all contain the same active substance - imidacloprid. Identical in the way they affect insects and the range of pests affected.

All types of the product are used in private households. “Iskra Zolotaya” VRK is available in ampoules of 1 and 5 milliliters and in bottles of 10 milliliters and contains 200 grams/liter of active substance. The powder with the same name has a concentration of 25 grams/liter, the same concentration in tablets of the drug. Any variety is additionally packaged in a bright plastic bag, which contains information about the amount of the product, its purpose, and formulation. Manufacturer's recommendations on rules of use and safety precautions are indicated.

For treating indoor plants, bottles with a ready-made working solution are offered - 900 milliliters, equipped with a sprayer, and Iskra Zolotoy sticks, 20 pieces per package. With their help you can easily get rid of annoying aphids and thrips.

General advantages of Iskra preparations

When choosing the desired modification, you should familiarize yourself with the preparation rules and features of use of the drug set out in the annotation.
The broad spectrum of action of the Iskra brand insecticide allows it to be used as effectively as possible even if it is impossible to identify the parasite . In addition, the drug has a number of advantages:

Safety of the composition for humans and animals.
No effect of accumulation of chemicals in fruits.
Rapid toxic damage to parasites. The death of pests after treatment occurs after 30 minutes.
The protective effect lasts from 15 to 30 days.
A short waiting period (from 2 to 7 days) from the moment of processing until the fruit is eaten.
Low degree of resistance.

And, perhaps, the defining advantage of the drug is its affordable price.

Methods of application

Plants are irrigated with working liquid from a spray bottle in calm, dry weather, preferably in the morning or evening.
For the treatment of agricultural crops, Iskra is used in the form of an aqueous solution, which is prepared immediately before use. Regardless of the formulation (suspension, tablets, liquid or powder), the product is diluted in a small (up to 1 l) amount of water, and after complete dissolution, diluted to the recommended volume.

Both preventive and therapeutic treatment with the drug is permissible at any phase of the plant growing season . For preventive purposes, crops are sprayed at the beginning of the season, preferably before flowering, for therapeutic purposes - when symptoms of pest damage appear.

Tip #1 . To achieve a guaranteed result during irrigation, it is necessary to ensure that the active substance reaches not only the top, but also the back side of the leaf blade or tops. A special fine spray or pump garden sprayer is more suitable for this procedure.

In addition to irrigating plants during the growing season, it is practiced to immerse fruit and berry crops in a solution of planting material immediately before planting in order to prevent infection by mites.

Fruit tree seedlings are dipped in a 2% solution, and green cuttings of grapes, sea buckthorn, and raspberries are dipped in a 0.3% Iskra M solution.

To prevent infection and destroy existing parasites of domestic flowers, use “Golden Spark”, produced in the form of soil sticks. The product is introduced into the potting soil to the depth indicated in the annotation. The required number of sticks is calculated based on the volume of the pot.

Approximate consumption rates

The list of pests recommended for crop treatment, a description of the methods for preparing the solution, as well as the established consumption rates are indicated in the instructions attached to the insecticide:

A drug	Dosage (per 10 liters of water)	Finished liquid consumption
Spark Double Effect	1 tablet (against all types of parasites)	Tomatoes, cucumbers – 2 l/10 m²; Cabbage, carrots, beets – 1 l/10 m²; Eggplants, peppers, legumes – 1.5 l/10 m²
Spark Bio	Spider mite – 1 ml; Aphids – 8 ml; Tobacco, flower thrips – 10 ml	10 l/10 m² (for all types of crops)
Iskra M	10 ml	Fruit trees – 2-5 liters per tree; Berry bushes - 1-1.5 liters per bush
Iskra Golden	1 ml liquid (1 ampoule) or 40 g powder (1 sachet)	Potatoes – 10 liters per 5 acres; Vegetables – 10 l per 100 m²
Spark Triple Effect	1 tablet	1 l per 20 m²

Treatment of potatoes aimed at getting rid of the Colorado potato beetle, "Iskra Bio" or

When using insecticidal sticks, simultaneously with comprehensive protection, indoor plants receive the necessary nutritional components - nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium.

“Golden Spark” needs to be repeated throughout the season at intervals of 1-2 weeks, since the product does not affect insect oviposition. Thanks to its extended period of action, a single application of Iskra Triple Effect is sufficient to protect potato plantings for the entire growing season. The drug works against the main pest – the Colorado potato beetle in any phase of development.

Where to buy Iskra Zolotaya, VRK, price

Price per tarn. units

Advantages of the drug:

Highly effective against a wide range of dangerous pests: the Colorado potato beetle and its larvae, whiteflies, aphids, thrips, and other insects on potatoes, vegetables, flowers and ornamental crops.
Long-lasting protective effect.
Destroys insects resistant to other drugs.
It works flawlessly in hot weather, which is especially important for the southern regions.
When used according to instructions, it is highly safe for humans and warm-blooded animals, birds, fish, beneficial insects, and earthworms. [7]

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Compatibility with other agrochemicals

To prevent the effect of resistance (habituation of pests) and to prevent the emergence of a population resistant to the effects of an insecticide, it is recommended to alternate Iskra with other types of insecticides . “Karbofos” → application + reviews, “Kleschevin”, “Akarit”, “Sonnet +”, “Inta-vir” → how to use, “Biotlin”, “Commander” have a similar effect.

Combining chemicals with different operating principles allows you to expand the range and duration of their action and reduce labor costs. In this case, it is necessary to take into account the compatibility of the active substance of each drug with each other.

Important! It is not recommended to combine Iskra with substances that cause an alkaline reaction of the solution when mixed, for example, with Bordeaux mixture. In any case, before complex use of several drugs, a preliminary check for compatibility is necessary. The unsuitability of the compound may be indicated by the appearance of flakes or undissolved sediment.

It is permissible to use Iskra in combination:

With growth stimulants and immunomodulators (“ Energen ” → use of the drug, “ Epin ” → how to use, “ Zircon ” → instructions for use);
with fungicides (“ Ridomil Gold ” → how to breed, “HOM”, “ Topaz ” → how to use);
with mineral supplements and fertilizers.

Instructions for use

Spark from the Colorado potato beetle - instructions for use, contains several recommendations.

Potatoes should be processed once per season. In special cases, re-treatment is allowed after 45 days.
The best time to spray potato bushes is before or after flowering. Otherwise, the bees will suffer, complete pollination will not occur, and the yield will decrease.
Spraying should be carried out early in the morning, in the evening in dry, windless weather.
The spray bottle should be held in such a way that drops of poison fly in the direction of the wind, in the opposite direction from the person.
Upon completion of work, the container must be washed with a solution of soap and baking soda. The remainder of the product is buried in the ground in a vacant lot.

It is prohibited to spray potatoes against the Colorado potato beetle 20 days before harvest.

Spark triple effect against Colorado

Security measures

“Iskra Triple Effect”, in addition to protective components, contains an anti-stress potassium additive, which plants need to restore tops damaged by pests.
The classification of the hazards of substances classifies Iskra preparations into classes 3-4 (moderately and low-hazardous compounds), depending on the form of release and modification. Working with any type of Iskra requires compliance with generally accepted safety rules :

Store out of the reach of children, separately from food, medicines, and animal feed.
Do not spray near open flames.
Do not use near water bodies and water intakes.
Do not use food-grade containers to prepare working fluid.
Maintain a protective zone near apiaries and honey collections (1-2 km).
Do not spray the drug without using personal protective equipment (goggles, gloves, respirator).
Process indoor flower crops only in a ventilated or well-ventilated area.
Do not exceed the recommended duration (up to 3 hours) of working with the drug.

And finally, the immutable rule of working with all types of pesticides is to strictly follow the dosage, schedule and method of use established by the manufacturer.

In the spring, when planning crop rotation, laying out flower beds and preparing vegetable beds, you need to take into account the proposed methods of processing plantings located in close proximity to each other. For example, it is not advisable to place beds with herbs or berries next to a potato plot where treatment against the Colorado potato beetle is planned. For the same reasons, you should not plant lilies next to berry gardens, which are often attacked by all kinds of pests. This simple measure will allow you to avoid unwanted contact of sprayed pesticides with berries, herbs and other crops that are eaten without additional heat treatment.
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Spark Triple Effect – three components for 100% results

If the tubers were not treated for pests before planting, or if the insects have become immune to conventional pesticides and, as a result, have multiplied en masse, “heavy artillery” must be used. The drug Spark Triple Effect contains three active ingredients to kill insects: cypermethrin , permethrin and imidacloprid , which will deal a fatal blow to beetles and larvae.

Potassium is one of the main elements of plant nutrition along with nitrogen and phosphorus. Increases the yield of tubers, improves their keeping quality and quality: potatoes do not darken during cooking and are better boiled. When spraying leaves, potassium is absorbed by the plant much faster than when feeding the roots.

How to prepare the Spark Triple Effect solution

To prepare the solution, dissolve the contents of the sachet (component No. 1 and component No. 2) in a small amount of water and add up to 10 liters. One package is enough to process 2 acres.

Using a two-component drug will save your time and money, because... no more than one such treatment is carried out per season

Thus, the product has three main advantages:

fast action - pests will die within 2 hours;
long-term protection of plantings - you can forget about new spraying for at least 3 weeks;
the presence of potassium fertilizing, which increases potato yields.

Basic mistakes

The most common mistake when working with Iskra Bio is failure to comply with the recommended temperature conditions. The optimal range for manipulating the finished solution is +18-30°C. In cold and cool weather, the effectiveness of Iskra, like all biological products, drops sharply, and at +13°C the effect of the insecticide stops altogether. Thus, early spring spraying of shrubs and trees with “Iskra Bio” on unopened buds is, as a rule, completely useless. To do this, it is better to choose a drug with a different principle of action.

Reviews of the effectiveness of Iskra

Most users positively evaluate the protective products of the Iskra brand.

Anastasia: “Incomprehensible midges have appeared on my violets (I couldn’t identify the enemy on my own).
I tried to fight the scourge with improvised means. But neither the soap solution nor potassium permanganate gave any results. And special sticks from the Iskra brand for indoor flowers really helped. I placed 2-3 sticks in each pot in accordance with the recommendations for use (the quantity is calculated taking into account the volume of the pot). The insects disappeared on the 4th day. Now I use the product as a preventive measure on all indoor plants.” Rate the quality of the article. We want to be better for you:

Consumer Opinion

Many gardeners are accustomed to trusting not the information provided by the manufacturer on the packaging, but the experience of their neighbors and acquaintances. Therefore, most of them want to find out whether others liked the drug “Spark from pests”. Reviews indicate that plant protection products help get rid of insects. The main thing is to follow the dosage indicated in the instructions and process the crops correctly.

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For example, the “Golden Spark” product helps many people get rid of scale insects, spider mites and other pests. It’s just important to remember that the effect will not be immediate - the insects die after a few days. Those who have used the Golden Spark drug note that it is practically odorless. Therefore, you can safely treat even indoor plants with it.