Provotoks

Protecting Your Potato Crop from Wireworms

Wireworms represent a persistent challenge for potato growers, often causing severe economic loss by compromising tuber quality. The granular insecticide 'Provotox' from Avgust Firm is engineered specifically to tackle this underground threat, providing a localized barrier where it matters most.

Granular Precision

Unlike liquid seed treatments that coat the tuber, Provotox is applied directly to the soil. This creates a protective perimeter that guards the plant from its earliest stages of development. The active ingredient, diazinon, delivers a dual-action defense:

• Systemic action: The insecticide is absorbed by the plant, making the tuber toxic to the larvae upon feeding.
• Contact action: The pest is eliminated upon immediate contact with the granules or treated soil particles.

This approach minimizes chemical waste, as the substance is concentrated in the immediate root zone rather than being spread across the entire field.

Application and Efficiency

For optimal results, apply 40 grams per 10 square meters during the planting process, either directly into the furrow or the hole. The strength of Provotox lies in its ease of use; however, its effectiveness depends entirely on uniform distribution. Because it is limited to a single application per season, precision is key during the planting phase to ensure full coverage.

Who Should Use Provotox?

Provotox is ideal for growers managing soil with a known history of high wireworm populations. With a 3rd class of toxicity, it is suitable for both small-scale gardens and commercial farming operations that require a straightforward, reliable method of control. While its 'single-application' limitation may seem restrictive, it is a highly efficient tool for areas where preventive soil treatment is the only viable way to save the harvest.