How does Granprotek affect the quality and yield of treated crops?
The preparation is an emulsion concentrate that requires dilution with water before application. The water-to-insecticide ratio is calculated individually. The active ingredient of the insecticide is deltamethrin. This substance belongs to synthetic pyrethroids. It blocks the transmission of nerve impulses, ultimately resulting in paralysis and death of insects.
«Granprotek, KE» — an insecticide with stomach and contact action, used in aerial application. The latter implies treating cereal crops by spraying to eliminate all insect pests. To understand how «Granprotek, KE» affects the yield and quality of cereals, we first examine the product in detail.
About «Granprotek, KE»
The preparation is an emulsion concentrate that requires dilution with water before use. The water-to-insecticide ratio is calculated individually.
The active ingredient of the insecticide is deltamethrin. This substance belongs to synthetic pyrethroids. It blocks the transmission of nerve impulses, ultimately resulting in paralysis and death of insects.
«Granprotek, KE» guarantees the elimination of 100% of pests in grain storage and provides long-term protection against them (up to a year). It is effective against all cereal pests.
How «Granprotek, KE» affects yield and grain quality
When applied at the recommended dosage, the product does not affect the properties of the grain. It does not alter the molecular structure of its:
- proteins;
- vitamins;
- enzymes;
- provitamins.
In fact, «Granprotek, KE» is recommended for treating corn intended for export to the EU or transit through the EU. This is a kind of quality mark for the insecticide and confirms its safety.
The product also has a long residual effect — providing protection against insect pests for:
- 6-9 months (at a dose of 1 liter per 100 tons);
- 10 months (at a dose of 1.3 liters per 100 tons);
- 12 months (at a dose of 2 liters per 100 tons).
Regarding yield. If grain is not treated, pests can cause yield losses up to 25%. But if you use modern aerial application and a proven «Granprotek, KE», this problem can be avoided.
Application scheme for Granprotek, KE
The company’s website has a table indicating the amount of active ingredient applied and pump settings: flow rate, displayed on the screen (liters/hour) for desired dosage in accordance with processing rate (tons/hour).
Example of using the table: at a dosage of granprotec 1 l/100 t and a processing rate of 20 t/hour, the pump settings should be adjusted to 0.2 t/hour.
Conclusion: the product positively impacts yield, as it eliminates 100% of harmful insects and has a long residual effect. For more information about it and aerial application, visit the company’s website Sojam.