The Colorado potato beetle is one of the most dangerous and quarantine pests of potatoes. This insect can seriously damage your crop in a short period of time.
A female Colorado potato beetle lays from 400 to 2,400 eggs during one season. After only 7 days, larvae hatch from these eggs and begin attacking potato leaves. Adult beetles are also highly voracious and can completely destroy one potato plant within a single day.
To control the Colorado potato beetle, the following pesticides can be used:
• BI-58 New — 15 ml per 10 liters of water;
• Nurel-D — 15 ml per 10 liters of water;
• Karate — 2.5 ml per 10 liters of water;
• Decis — 2.5 ml per 10 liters of water.
Therefore, choosing the right pesticide and applying it on time are key factors in protecting your crop.
