Fitoverm for indoor plants: complete instructions for use

Fitoverm saves plants from a complex of pests both on the site and at home.
But the instructions for using Fitoverm for indoor plants have several important differences from the rules for processing garden crops. In this article I will tell you how to dilute the drug for home flowers in order to achieve the final destruction of harmful living creatures.

Description of the drug Fitoverm

The product has a biological basis and is produced in Russia. It is destructive to many ticks and sucking or gnawing insects, that is, it is both an acaricide and an insecticide.

The drug is sold in vessels of different capacities:

Ampoules of 2, 4 and 5 milliliters.
Bottles of 10, 30, 50, 100, 200 and 400 milliliters.
5 liter canisters.

For home floriculture, it is better to take the minimum packaging - 2 milliliters. After dilution, this volume is enough to treat all indoor plants, even if there are many of them.

Fitoverm rids open and closed ground crops of many pests:

aphids;
scale insects;
gall mites;
whiteflies;
leaf roller;
caterpillars;
thrips;
moth;
mealybugs.

The drug is marketed in the following forms:

Fitoverm M is enriched with a special contact adhesive, which enhances the effect of treatment.
Fitoverm Forte has a more powerful effect.
Fitoverm P is produced in powder form and is intended to combat nematodes.

The active ingredient of Fitoverm is aversectin C. It is a natural toxin produced by the soil radiant fungus Streptomyces avermitilis.

The poison penetrates the body of the parasites through the contact-intestinal route and, on average, paralysis occurs after 16 hours. Insects stop feeding and die of hunger 2-3 days after spraying. Mass extermination of insects occurs on the 5-7th day.

How to dilute Fitoverm and method of application

Initially, the solution is prepared in a small amount of water. While stirring the product, you need to add liquid to the required volume, which varies depending on the disease and the type of plant. It is necessary to prepare the solution only if it will be used on the same day.

Dilution of the solution

You cannot prepare a solution from Fitoverm and other chemicals, but it is permissible to mix it with biostimulants. Before using the resulting solution, you should check the compatibility of the mixed drugs: if a precipitate appears in the solution, the drugs are incompatible. Flower processing can be done using a manual or mechanical sprayer.

Thrips

Thrips are the most common pests of ornamental crops. To combat them, you need to dissolve 2 ml of the drug in 200 ml of water. The flower needs to be sprayed with a spray bottle. You can also wipe the leaves of the plant with a sponge soaked in the solution.

The frequency of treatments depends on the size, age of the flower and the number of parasites on it. On average, 4 sprays will be enough to get rid of insects. The treatment interval is 5-8 days. The drug begins to act after 3-5 days. After the last spraying, the flower can be treated with the strengthening agent Epin.

Spider mite

To remove spider mites with Fitoverm, you will need to dissolve the ampoule in a liter of water. The maximum number of plant treatments is 4.

The procedure must be repeated after a week or 10 days. Orchid and ficus leaves should be wiped with a cotton swab dipped in a solution; other house plants can be sprayed with a spray bottle.

Aphid

Aphids most often infest indoor roses. To remove insects, two capsules of the product (8 ml) diluted in 1 liter of liquid are enough.

A solution of this concentration is suitable for all domestic plants on which aphids have appeared. Insects die after 2-3 days. It is required to carry out 2-3 procedures at intervals of a week.

Whitefly

To kill flying insects, the volume of liquid and chemical must be increased. Therefore, a whitefly solution must be prepared from 1.5 liters of water and 6 ml of insecticide. To remove the insect, two sprays are enough. The interval between procedures is a week. The effect of the drug is noticeable after three days.

Pros and cons of Fitoverm for indoor flowers

Fitoverm is loved by home gardeners due to its combination of low toxicity and high efficiency.

But these are not all the advantages of the drug:

helps against a wide range of harmful insects;
pests slowly get used to the poison;
Fitoverm works well in a warm environment, which is easy to create at home;
aversectin decomposes within 24 hours and does not penetrate the leaves and flowers of plants;
the drug is relatively safe for animals and people;
has an affordable price and long-lasting effect.

But this insectoacaricide also has its weaknesses:

for the final destruction of pests, at least 3 treatments are needed;
the solution easily rolls off the leaves, so adhesive substances are added to it - soap, shampoo;
if there are a lot of insects, they may have time to cause irreparable damage to the plant before the remedy takes effect (therefore, in case of mass attacks, I advise immediately using Aktara);
Fitoverm does not combine well with chemical pesticides and preparations with an alkaline reaction;
the drug has an unpleasant odor of moderate intensity.

Cost, analogues

Fitoverm is an insectoacaricide at an affordable price. The cost of the drug depends on the concentration (0.2 or 5%) and the volume of liquid in the package.

Estimated cost:

1 ampoule (2 ml) – from 8 to 25 rubles;
packaging 1+1 ampoule (for 2 pieces - 19 rubles);
container with the drug 4 ml - from 12 to 60 rubles;
bottle 25 ml – 110 rubles;
1 liter canister – from 700 to 2250 rubles, depending on the concentration.

Insectoacaricide Fitoverm is a moderately dangerous and highly effective means for exterminating various types of pests on plants indoors and outdoors. Compliance with the instructions has a positive effect on the result of processing infected specimens. Be sure to follow safety rules when working with pesticides.

Below is a video from which you can learn more about how to dilute the drug Fitoverm and how to use it to combat parasites:

How to properly use Fitoverm for indoor flowers

For a good result from treatment with Fitoverm, three main conditions are observed:

Warm. After spraying, the flowers are kept at a temperature not lower than +25 degrees. The drug almost does not work at temperatures below +18 degrees.
Multiple treatments.
At a temperature of +20...25 degrees, the solution is sprayed 3-4 times with an interval of 7 days. If it is hot at home, the break is reduced to 5 days.
Times of Day. Fitoverm quickly loses its strength under solar radiation, so it is better to do treatments in the pre-sunset hours.

Fitoverm does not affect insect larvae and eggs. Only repeated use deprives pests of a chance to restore the population.

I recommend performing at least 4 applications, even if after spraying three times the insects have completely disappeared. But then for the last time use a weak solution with a concentration of 2 g/l.

To prevent mass infection, be sure to spray not only the plant being attacked, but also its neighbors on the windowsill or shelf.

The solution is applied to dry leaves using a fine spray bottle. If there are few leaves, it is good to use sponges or cotton pads.

To ensure success in the fight against parasites, spraying is carried out at the earliest signs of their presence on a houseplant.

Treatment begins at the top of the flower and gradually moves down to the lower tier of the plant. At the same time, the front and back sides of the leaf plate are generously moistened - this is where the majority of pests usually hide.

The remains of the solution are spilled onto the soil in the pots. This allows you to kill off insects that are still sitting in the soil.

For 24 hours after applying the solution, domestic flowers are not watered and the air around them is not humidified. The fact is that the drug quickly deactivates at high humidity .

What it is

“Fitoverm” is a natural insectoacaricide of a new generation, but it is toxic (it has toxicity class III), so maximum precautions must be taken to use it .

Insectoacaricidal preparations are substances of chemical or biological origin that work equally well against insects and mites.

Indications for use

It is worth using the drug solution when the first signs of parasite activity appear.
Important! During flowering, it is recommended to suspend the use of the drug - it is poisonous to pollinating insects.
It does not affect juvenile forms of parasites, since in the nymph phase, for example, the insect does not feed, which means there is no contact with the poison.

"Fitoverm": composition

The active element in the drug is aversectin C (2 g/l). It has an intestinal-contact mode of action .

The insect absorbs the drug from the surface of the plant, it has a nerve-paralytic effect. The result is the death of the parasites due to the inability to feed , the result is achieved in approximately 24 hours.

Advantages and disadvantages

The substance has minimal impact on the soil and does not accumulate either in the soil or in the fruits.

The advantages include:

Prolonged exposure. “Fitoverm” literally has a deadly effect on pests for almost 20 days.
The versatility of the product: suitable for both indoor plants and fruit and berry crops, for example, strawberries and vegetables.
It affects parasites through the intestinal tract and through direct contact.
Does not have a negative effect on the fruit.
It is quickly decontaminated: the fruits can be collected two days after treatment.
Different volumes of packaging of the drug and release in liquid form in ampoules, bottles or canisters.
It is not addictive to insects and has an equally good effect on parasites for many years.
Can be alternated with other insecticidal preparations.
Does not lose effectiveness in hot weather.

Minuses:

It decomposes under the influence of UV rays, so all treatments should be carried out after sunset or in cloudy weather.
Under the influence of precipitation, dew and surface watering, the product is quickly washed off from the leaves.
It does not affect larvae and pupae, so the treatment must be repeated several times.
Has a pungent odor.
Toxic to bees.
It is not recommended to apply to the soil.
The prepared solution is unusable after 24 hours.

Instructions for using Fitoverm for different indoor plants

Violet

Flowers often suffer from aphids, mites and thrips. To save violets from harm, their flower stalks are removed and the entire green part is sprayed. The procedure is performed 3-4 times with an interval of 4 days.

The soil in the pots should also be thoroughly moistened with the drug solution or even replaced with a new one.

It is advisable to supplement the solution with Solvet-Gold (according to the instructions). It facilitates the distribution of poison across the leaves.

Treated plants are temporarily removed to a dark place, otherwise unsightly spots may appear on their leaves.

Orchid

Aphids on an orchid

Fitoverm effectively saves orchids from mites.

To save the plant, proceed in the following order:

The flower is taken out of the container and the container is treated with a strong solution of potassium permanganate.
The roots are carefully freed from the substrate, washed under gentle pressure of warm water and placed in a weak solution of the drug for 10 minutes.
The leaves are well moistened with the solution, after which the plant is moved to a dry, shaded place for a day.
Then the flower is planted in new clean soil.

Lily

The crop is susceptible to infection by thrips, mites, whiteflies and aphids.

Lily leaves are wiped with a solution of the drug on both sides. This causes death in gnawing insects after 6-8 hours, in sucking species - after 1-2 days.

The last treatment is performed after three weeks.

Ficus

Reddish-brown and dirty yellow spots often form on ficus leaves. These are traces of scale insect activity.

The greenery of the plant is wiped with a soft cloth soaked in bioinsecticide. It is useful to alternate treatments with Fitoverm with spraying with tobacco infusion.

Don't forget to generously spray the soil around the plant. In total, 2-3 treatments are done with an interval of 1.5-2 weeks.

Application of "Fitoverm" for the treatment of garden and house plants

The drug is safe for indoor plants and garden crops. The method of application is simple: when parasites appear, the foliage and stem are thoroughly sprayed .

General recommendations

It is not necessary to carry out treatment during bud formation and flowering: this may interfere with plant pollination (Fitoverm is toxic to bees).

One spraying with the drug is not enough to remove all pests, since it does not affect larvae and pupae. Repeated treatment is carried out approximately a week after the first.

The protective effect of the drug lasts almost 20 days .

Vegetable processing

The product is prepared in accordance with the instructions given on the package and is not stored for future use. Fresh solution is poured into the spray bottle.

Fitoverm is suitable for processing tomatoes, cucumbers, potatoes, cabbage, eggplants and peppers. Can't resist him:

Colorado beetle;
cabbage moth and cutworm;
whitefly;
thrips;
aphid;
spider mite

Processing of fruit and berry crops

All berries and fruit trees can be processed . How much of the drug will need to be diluted is calculated depending on the amount of work to be done. The solution is effective against:

spider and kidney mites;
leaf roller;
moths;
codling moth.

Flower processing

"Fitoverm" will protect both indoor and garden forms of flowering plants. It helps against whiteflies, spider mites, thrips, aphids, scale insects and other pests .

"Fitoverm" for orchids

Demanding and capricious orchids can be significantly harmed by both improper maintenance conditions and pest attacks. The main danger to the beautiful liana comes from scale insects and mealybugs .

The problem is complicated by the fact that the parasites are covered with a powerful shell, i.e. the contact effect of Fitoverm is powerless here.

Important! Control is possible only if the pests are actively feeding. And don't forget about repeat treatments!

If orchids are heavily infested with scale insects or mealybugs, there is no need to waste time: immediately take a systemic chemical insecticide.

“Fitoverm” will work against these types of pests only at the initial stage of plant damage.

Nuances of the procedure:

While the sun is not too high, the orchid is sprayed along the trunk, the lower part of the peduncle and pseudobulbs. Leaves are processed on both sides.
Buds and corollas are sprayed only if they are directly affected by pests.

Hazard class and precautions

Fitoverm belongs to the means of medium danger level. This means that when working with it, exposed skin and especially mucous membranes should be protected.

They cover their heads with a scarf, wear clothes with long trousers and sleeves, and hide their faces under a mask and glasses. In all manipulations with the drug, thick, waterproof gloves must be used.

It is better to carry out processing on an open balcony or in a well-ventilated room.

While spraying the solution, it is prohibited to eat, drink, or smoke. Signs of Fitoverm poisoning include nausea and vomiting. If the solution accidentally gets inside the body, you should immediately drink plenty of water with activated charcoal and cleanse your stomach.

The remaining solution is poured under the plants or into the toilet.

The unopened drug is kept in a dark and dry place where it is inaccessible to children and animals. Shelf life - 2 years.

The drug is compatible with bioregulators (Epin Extra, Zircon), organophosphorus insecticides and pyrethroids. It should not be combined with alkaline products and chemical pesticides.

A universal rule applies here: if you mix two drugs and observe precipitation, it means they do not mix well with each other .

Precautionary measures

Fitoverm is a less toxic drug than Aktara, Actellik, Antiklesch, Confidor and other drugs of a higher hazard class, but you should always remember the rules of protecting the body. Some amateur flower growers neglect basic actions: they do not wear a medical mask or respirator, they spray the plants in the room, they drink water during disinfestation in the heat. Violation of the rules often leads to intoxication and irritation of the esophagus and bronchi.

What to do at the first signs of poisoning:

go out into the fresh air or open a window as soon as possible;
rinse your mouth, wash your face, drink a couple of glasses of water, induce vomiting;
take any enterosorbent (Polysorb MP, Enterosgel, Smecta, in extreme cases, activated carbon), consult a doctor;
If the skin of your hands is irritated, rinse the reddened areas under running water, blot dry, and apply an antiallergic agent - Fenistil-gel. If unpleasant symptoms do not go away after two to three hours, then be sure to visit a dermatologist.

The drug Fitoverm is not so dangerous that severe signs of intoxication often occur: uncontrollable vomiting, severe diarrhea, breathing problems, but sensitive people sometimes develop a severe form of allergy - dangerous Quincke's edema. Pronounced swelling and whitening of the face, lips, eyelids, enlarged blood vessels in the eyes, swelling of the tongue, mucous membranes in the mouth, and larynx can cause serious consequences, including suffocation. If the listed signs appear, you should urgently take a fast-acting antihistamine (Suprastin, Tavegil) and call an emergency team.

Fitoverm against whitefly. How to deal with whitefly on indoor plants?

It is difficult to get rid of insects; only adult individuals can be destroyed with insecticides, and, as a rule, pests are present at different stages of development.

The larvae are very firmly attached to the leaves, and it is not possible to wash them off with any solution, and the susceptibility to the action of chemicals is very low.

Therefore, the best time to treat indoor plants with any means is when an adult has just formed.

An adult insect begins to actively feed and mate, and at this moment it is most sensitive to the effects of folk remedies or drugs.

It is also difficult to fight the pest on indoor flowers because during spraying, adult individuals often begin to fly and hide.

COMBAT MEASURES

If you find an insect, place the flower separately from other pets and inspect the entire collection. Wash the place where the specimen was located (window sill, window, outer sides of pots) with a soap-alcohol solution.
Replace the top layer of soil in the flower pot.
Before treating with the drug, wipe the leaves of the plant from white plaque with a cotton swab (soft toothbrush) with a solution of water and methyl alcohol (1:1) or soap solution, and cut off seriously damaged areas.
Rinse off the solution and leave it to dry. After the water has evaporated from the leaves, spray the flower, the top layer of soil, and water the soil with a systemic insecticide.
Ventilate the room well to remove traces of the chemical.

ADVIСE. Types of plants whose leaves cannot be washed must be sprayed, preferably with chemicals.

Treating all indoor flowers increases the chances of getting rid of whiteflies, as does washing the windowsill, pots and glass.

In addition to treatments with folk remedies or chemicals, you need to inspect your home flower daily, collect whitefly eggs and catch adults. Trim affected and yellowed leaves on home flowers in a timely manner.

It sometimes takes 40-50 days to treat home plants with whitefly repellents to completely get rid of them.

Reviews about the use of Fitoverm

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Flower growers who doubt the advisability of treating plants with the drug need to study more information. The experience of other house plant lovers who have already tried Fitoverm will help you make the right decision:

Natalya, 30 years old: “The warm season has arrived, and the plants are actively developing: they are forming new leaves, twigs and buds. I really love indoor roses, which are now on the balcony and gaining strength after a long hibernation. The problem is that spider mites really love such flowers. To cope with it, you have to resort to special chemicals, the gentlest of which is Fitoverm. The only downside is that the procedure has to be done frequently. Over the summer I get 3-4 cycles of such treatments, but the roses delight me with lush flowering.”
Svetlana, 54 years old: “My orchid was overcome by poduras, which are actively developing in the ground. Fitoverm, which was recommended to me in the store, helped me cope with the problem. It is low-toxic, but still precautions will not hurt. The smell is not strong, a little swampy. Now I have only carried out one treatment, but it is already noticeable that there are fewer pests. The main disadvantage is that the drug quickly decomposes in water, so it is better to store the unused part in a tightly closed container .”
Marina, 42 years old: “Problems with pests began when I brought home a dying rose. She was plagued by aphids, which she managed to drive away quickly enough. However, other leaf-eating pests appeared and spread to other plants. The store recommended Fitoverm, which I used for a long time to treat all the diseased flowers. A month later, my roses returned to normal: they produced young leaves and even pleased me with bright buds.”
Ksenia, 35 years old: “Through carelessness in the fall, I brought thrips into the apartment with street flowers. But I didn’t discover them right away, but only towards the New Year. I decided to try Fitoverm because I almost suffocated when working with Aktara. The result of the treatment did not impress me, since the pests remained and several more sessions needed to be carried out. I will try other drugs."

Purpose of the drug

Florists widely use Fitoverm for indoor plants. The instructions for use of the product state that it is also effective for treating vegetable, garden, fruit and berry plants in the garden, greenhouses, and conservatories.

The action of the drug is directed against the following types of insects:

ticks;
scale insects;
aphids;
Colorado potato beetle;
sciarid;
sawflies;
thrips;
leaf roller;
scale insects and other pests.

For indoor plants, the product is preferable; it works better, since infection by insects from neighboring areas is excluded.

Composition and properties of Fitoverm

This is an insecticidal agent that is obtained thanks to the natural secretions of soil microorganisms. The main substance that leads to the death of a parasitic insect is Aversectin S. It penetrates deep into the body and affects the nervous system, causing its paralysis. With prolonged contact, the insect loses its appetite and dies after 2-7 days.

Safety precautions for use

“Fitoverm” for plants is a moderately dangerous product. In order not to harm your body during treatment, you must wear a protective suit. During spraying, smoking, drinking and eating are prohibited. The working solution is used immediately after preparation. It is prohibited to leave it for subsequent processing. Both the drug and the working solution must be stored out of the reach of animals and children. Do not mix the substance with other treatment agents, because Fitoverm is incompatible with them.

After the treatment has been carried out, you need to wash your hands and face in warm water and soap. It is recommended to rinse your mouth. In case of poisoning, drink several glasses of water and induce vomiting. After this, take activated carbon and seek qualified medical help.

Impact speed and compatibility

“Fitoverm” is compatible with:

growth regulators (Ribav-Extra, Zircon, Epin);
organophosphate insecticides;
the main pesticides that are used to treat indoor flowers;
with pyrethroids;
fertilizers;
fungicides.

But it is forbidden to mix it with substances that have alkaline properties. If you mixed any drug and Fitoverm, and the resulting composition precipitated, then these substances cannot be combined.

6 hours after using the drug, gnawing insect pests do not eat and freeze for 2-3 days. And then they die.

Sucking insects need more days. They stop eating after 12 hours and die after 2 days. The bulk of them die after 5-7 days. And the leaves of the flowers retain the poison for 1-3 weeks. According to experiments, the drug has the worst effect on aphids.

Fitoverm for orchids.

Those who like to grow indoor plants quite often encounter various problems with their plants. These can be various diseases due to improper living conditions.

Another common problem is plant infestation by pests. To solve it, special drugs are used.

One of them is fitoverm CE. In the article you will learn about this drug and its correct use in caring for orchids.

Orchids are often affected by various pests and the drug Fitoverm is indispensable for them.

A simple and easy-to-use biological product that:

This . It does not cause environmental pollution and disintegrates very quickly in water or soil.

Fitoverm is a drug that has a wide spectrum of action. Used to control pests of indoor and cultivated plants:

The product is made on the basis of soil microorganisms.

, which is capable of blocking nerve impulses that are responsible for the functioning of the nutritional organs. Because of it, insects stop feeding and die of hunger.

non-phytotoxic, completely safe for plants;
quickly decomposes;
96-100% effective against plant mites;
capable of operating at high temperatures;
Can be used during flowering.

The disadvantages include:

requires frequent and thorough processing;
ineffective in rainy weather;
not used with other drugs;
does not wet leaves and flowers well;
the cost of the drug is higher than that of other drugs.

Contraindications for use

Fitoverm is not a chemical preparation, therefore it has no contraindications for use. Safety precautions:

Use closed clothing, gloves, goggles and a mask to protect your respiratory tract.
Do not dilute in containers used for storing or preparing food.
While treating the plant with the drug, you should not eat or drink, or smoke.
After treatment, you must thoroughly wash your hands and face with soap and gargle.
The drug is dangerous for fish and aquatic microorganisms. Do not allow the drug or packaging to get into running water.
Dangerous for bees when spraying.

Step-by-step instructions for use

Preparing plants and equipment

Select a container for diluting the solution. It should not be used for preparing or storing food.
Prepare the solution.

How to breed?

Against aphids, use 8 ml of the drug per liter of water. Treat at weekly intervals using 100 ml per plant.

For ticks you need 10 ml per liter of liquid. Treatment interval is 7-10 days. For one plant, 100-200 ml of solution is enough.
For thrips you need 10 ml per liter of water. Repeated treatment after a week with a solution consumption of 100-200 ml per plant.
For indoor plants, the soil in a pot is also treated. Prepare a solution of 4 ml of the drug per liter. The plant is placed in this solution for 20-30 minutes. Then the pests are destroyed and the soil is dried.

How to process?

Pests can attack:

To process an orchid, you must complete the following steps:

Remove the plant from the pot.
Disinfect the pot, or better yet, replace it with a new one.
Rinse the orchid roots with hot water and treat with a solution.
Place the plant in a wide bowl and place it in a place exposed to sunlight.
Leave the orchid without soil for 7 days.
Irrigate the roots with water daily.
Keep the plant in polyethylene for the first day.
Repeat the treatment and place the plant in the soil.

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Possible problems

Therefore, you should remember that:

One processing procedure will not be enough. Therefore, in order to restore health to the color, you need to carry out a full course of treatment.
You should also pay attention to all parts of the plant. If parasites have infected flowers, they must be torn off and destroyed as they cannot be treated.

Storage conditions

Shelf life is 2 years from the date of manufacture, subject to the required temperature conditions.
Maintain storage temperature from -15 to +30°.
Store in a dark, dry place away from food and medications.
Keep out of the reach of children and animals.

The effect of the drug is aimed at adults. First they stop feeding on the plant, and then they die.