Instructions for the use of the herbicide Galigan, mechanism of action and consumption rates

Galigan is a systemic herbicide, which, according to the instructions, is used to control annual dicotyledonous (mainly broad-leaved) and some cereal weeds. The drug of selective action is used for pre-emergence and post-emergence treatment. Galigan is used to grow onions, garlic, sunflowers. The herbicide has a double effect on weeds: contact and soil.

Composition and form of release of weed killer

The herbicide Galigan contains an active substance - oxyfluorfen. The drug is produced in the form of a concentrated emulsion. The manufacturer is the Israeli company "Adam Rus". The herbicide is sold in 5.10 liter plastic cans. Before use, the drug is diluted with water in the proportions indicated in the instructions.

How does the drug work?

The active substance (oxyfluorfen) penetrates through the leaves and roots into the weeds. This drug needs sunlight for its inhibitory activity. The herbicide begins to act within 3-4 hours after spraying: it disrupts chemical processes in the cells, stops the development and growth of the plant.

The first signs of damage (chlorosis, necrosis) and the action of the herbicidal agent can be seen on day 3-4. Weeds completely die in 1-2 weeks.

Advantages of the herbicide

Benefits of using the drug Galigan:

• acts on weeds by contact and creates a soil herbicide screen for long-term protection;
• does not require restrictions on crop rotation;
• a single ground treatment of the field is required.

Consumption rates for different plants

The herbicidal agent Galigan is used in the following dosages (at a working fluid flow rate of 200-300 l / ha):

1. For onions (except for onions per feather) and garlic: 0.5-1 l / ha.
2. For sunflower: 0.8-1 l / ha.

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How to prepare a working mixture?

The herbicide solution for spraying the field is prepared from water and Galigan, which is taken in the required amount. The herbicide is diluted on the day of treatment. Spraying of the field is carried out using a tractor sprayer.

Its tank is first filled 1/3 with clean, no impurities water. Then, the amount of herbicide measured for one filling of the tank is poured. The mixture is stirred with a stirrer. At the end, the rest of the water is added to the tank and the solution is stirred again.Refueling of the sprayer and preparation of the herbicide mixture is carried out on a special site.

How to apply Galigan herbicide correctly?

The prepared solution is sprayed on the field, if there is no precipitation, wind, the air temperature is from 8 to 25 degrees Celsius. It is prohibited to use the herbicide if the main crop is under stress due to drought, frost, lack of nutrients, diseases, insect damage. Processing is not carried out in the morning and evening hours, when the plants are wet with dew.

Galigan is used on sunflower crops before the emergence of the main crop. Planting onions and garlic can be sprayed in the early (in the phase of 2-4 leaves) periods of development of these vegetables. The herbicide is used to control weeds that are in the stage of active growth (in the phase from 2 to 8 true leaves).

Safety rules for use

Field work on spraying with Galigan pesticide is recommended to be carried out in a protective suit, mask or respirator, rubber boots and gloves. Persons over 18 years of age who do not have medical contraindications are allowed to process the field. After working with the herbicide, wash your face and hands well with soap and water, rinse your mouth with a soda solution.

Drug toxicity

The herbicidal agent Galigan has 2 and 3 hazard classes. The drug is not toxic to humans, animals, birds, fish, beneficial insects. It is not recommended to irrigate the field during the active summer of bees. The drug must not be used in the protected area. The herbicide, in the dosages indicated in the instructions, does not show phytotoxicity.

Compatibility with other products

Galigan is compatible with other glyphosate or acetochlor based herbicides. When several pesticides are used together, the dosage is reduced. Galigan can be used with insecticides and fungicides for complex field protection.

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All chemicals must be checked for physical miscibility before using together.

How to store the herbicide?

The preparation is stored in a warehouse specially designated for pesticides. The warehouse must comply with regulations, sanitary and fire safety requirements. The herbicide itself must be stored undiluted, in tightly closed and undamaged original packaging.

The optimum storage temperature is + 5 ... + 20 degrees Celsius.

The drug must be fully used before the expiration date, that is, within 3 years from the date of manufacture.

Are there any analogues?

The drug Galigan has analogues with a similar composition and principle of action. For example, Goal, Farmer. These are systemic pesticides with selective activity, destroying annual and some cereal weeds in the plantings of garlic, onions, and sunflower.