Instructions for use and the principle of operation of the Escudo herbicide

Weed grasses cause great harm to agricultural land and vegetable gardens. To deal with the clogging of areas, fields, you need effective means. It is advised to pay attention to the use of the herbicide "Escudo", which can be sprayed on plantings after germination.

The origin of the herbicide Escudo

The sulfonylurea derivative rimsulfuron was first synthesized in laboratories by German scientists in 1962. In parallel, South African chemists were working. Thus, a substance appeared that could effectively destroy weeds.

Having received a patent for an invention, chemists registered the substance rimsulfuron, which formed the basis of herbicidal preparations. The Escudo brand belongs to Chinese manufacturers. The drug is supplied all over the world. Firm "August" produces high-tech products that protect agricultural land from weeds.

Herbicide properties and its effect on plants

The main substance of the herbicide has a detrimental effect on the shoots of weeds. Useful drug "Escudo" for the control of grasses and broadleaf weeds in corn crops. Apply the product in fields with potatoes, tomatoes.

The sensitivity of weeds increases to the herbicide in annuals at the stage of 1-4 leaves. Perennial weeds are destroyed with the Escudo herbicide when they reach a height of 10-15 centimeters. When a rosette appears on a sow-thistle, it can be sprayed with a preparation to destroy harmful grass shoots.

The substance penetrates through the leaves and roots of plants. In this case, the biosynthesis of amino acids stops, the growth and division of cells stops. From here comes the death of the weed. Processing is suppressed by the growth of scythe, chamomile, field thistle, wild oat, wheatgrass.

Release form

The Escudo drug is produced in the form of granules, which are intended to be dissolved in water. Applying this formulation, the amount of insecticide is reduced by 2 times.

Granules are packed in bottles weighing 100 grams. Large manufacturers offer 4.2 liter cans of solvent. The dissolving powder is used in an amount of 250 grams.

Principle of operation

The herbicide should be used together with other insecticides or pesticides. Single use will also help kill annual and perennial weeds.

The absorption of the basic substance occurs by plants within a month, the first signs of depression are noticeable in the first 4-7 days.

A stop in growth, development, the action of the sun's rays dries up the ground part of weeds. But the roots remain alive, so the treatment should be repeated after 30 days.

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Benefits of using

Application of "Escudo" will allow:

• fight all types of cereal and dicotyledonous weeds;
• to economically spend funds, carrying out 1 treatment instead of 2 - soil and post-emergence;
• to secure the planting of cultivated plants.

The herbicide is noted to be compatible with other insecticides and pesticides. It is easy to use due to its technologically advanced formulation.

Consumption rate

The consumption rate of the drug is calculated depending on the type of weeds, as well as the growth characteristics of cultivated plants.

For processing corn on a hectare of field, 200-250 ml of herbicide suspension is needed.

After hilling, potatoes are sprayed using 100-150 ml, and tomatoes in an amount of 100 to 200 ml.

Do not forget that with a dry summer, the rate is increased to 300 ml.

How to prepare a working solution

It is necessary to dilute the Escudo granules in water, using 20-30 grams of dry matter per bucket of water. First, fill the container by a third with water, add the surfactant solution to half the volume. Then the mixture is brought to the required amount.

You can do this directly in the tank of a tractor or agricultural aircraft. Before filling the tank, it is necessary to dilute the granules in a solution with surfactants, surfactants. They will help the herbicide to better adhere to leaves, weed stems.

Re-spraying requires an increase in the concentration of the solution, as the weeds become more resistant to treatment.

Instructions for use

Spraying with the working solution of the Escudo herbicide should be carried out in the afternoon. The temperature for processing is suitable within 10-12 degrees Celsius.

At this time, the stomata on the leaves open in weeds, and the movement of juices through the vessels increases. Use special solvents for the procedure.

Safety precautions when using the drug

The toxicity of the drug is low, but before starting treatment, you should protect:

• hands - with rubber gloves;
• eyes - with glasses;
• torso - a work gown;
• mucous membranes of the nose and mouth - with a mask.

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If the solution gets on the skin and mucous membranes, it is necessary to rinse them under running clean water. After processing, you should clean your hands with soap, take a shower, and wash your clothes.

In case of poisoning with a herbicide solution, you need to lay the victim, give him activated carbon tablets. You will need to drink plenty of fluids to induce vomiting.

Toxicity and compatibility

Belongs "Escudo" to the 3rd hazard class. It has low toxicity for bees, birds, humans.

In tank mixes, the herbicide should be used with the surfactants "Adyu" or "Allure". In this case, the effect of the drug increases several times.

For spraying corn, granules can be combined with agents based on 2.4 D, potatoes and tomatoes, drugs with metribuzin are used. Each drug is mixed gradually until complete dissolution. Precipitation indicates the incompatibility of solutions.

Storage rules

Store packages and vials with herbicide powder, granules separately from food, animal feed.

In personal subsidiary plots, vegetable gardens can be treated with a pesticide if they are located far from the protected area, water bodies. Do not go to the fields treated with Escudo for the first 3 days after spraying.

Equivalent means

Addiction to the remedy in weeds can occur when the same remedy is used annually. It is worth changing the herbicide to similar ones:

• granules "Prefect";
• "Remus";
• Taurus;
• "Cicero".

All funds contain rimsulfuron as the main substance.Pesticides are produced in the form of water-dispersible granules.