Instructions for use of the herbicide Herbitox, consumption rates and analogues
The drug belongs to selective herbicides. It is intended for the destruction of weedy annuals and perennials growing in areas occupied with cereals, legumes, industrial, fodder crops. When preparing and using the herbicide Herbitox, precautions should be taken, since the drug is highly toxic.
Content
- 1 Active ingredient and preparative form
- 2 What weed does it destroy?
- 3 The principle of operation of the herbicide Herbitox
- 4 Impact speed
- 5 Advantages and disadvantages
- 6 Weed control rates
- 7 How to prepare the working solution correctly?
- 8 How to use the ready-made mixture?
- 9 Safety regulations
- 10 Toxicity and compatibility
- 11 First aid for poisoning
- 12 Terms and conditions of storage
- 13 Are there any analogues?
Active ingredient and preparative form
Herbitox is a systemic herbicide effective against a large list of weedy dicotyledonous annuals and perennials. Manufacturer - Russian company August.
The active ingredient is MCPA - an acid represented by a compound of potassium, sodium, dimethylamine salts. The drug is sold in the form of a concentrated water-soluble liquid, poured into canisters with a volume of 10 liters. The concentration of the active ingredient is 500 g / l.
What weed does it destroy?
Some weed species are more susceptible to the effects of the herbicide, others less. The drug most strongly affects:
- dandelion;
- sow thistle;
- nettles;
- swan;
- water plantain;
- handbag;
- knapweed;
- ambrosia;
- rape;
- pigweed;
- clearness;
- walker;
- piculnik;
- cleanser;
- ragwort;
- jaundice.
Herbitox affects some weed species less effectively, inhibits development, but does not cause death. These are weeds:
- thymus;
- sagebrush;
- chamomile;
- smoke grass;
- Highlander;
- resin;
- black nightshade;
- chamomile.
The principle of operation of the herbicide Herbitox
The active substance of the herbicide, once on the leaves of the plant, penetrates into the tissues, inhibits the processes of photosynthesis. As a result, plant cells die off.
Impact speed
Signs of suppression of weeds become noticeable already 3-5 days after treatment. The final death of weeds is noted in 2-3 weeks. One treatment per growing season is acceptable.
Advantages and disadvantages
The herbicide Herbitox is popular with farmers because it has many advantages:
- effectively destroys the most malicious species of dicotyledonous weeds;
- shows excellent results in areas occupied with cereals with the inclusion of clover;
- completely destroys weeds in the phase of active growth;
- quickly has a depressing effect;
- provides reliable protection until the second wave of weeds in the season;
- compatible with other herbicide preparations.
Farmers do not notice any particular shortcomings.
The only caveat is the dependence of the processing efficiency on weather conditions.
Weed control rates
The consumption rates of the Herbitox preparation are determined by the specific type of cultivated vegetation growing on the cultivated area.
| Culture | Consumption rate, l / ha | Optimal processing time |
| Winter cereals | 1-1,5 | In the spring, in the tillering phase, before the tube is formed |
| Spring cereals | 0,7-1,5 | In tillering stage, before tube formation |
| Rice plantation | 1,5 | In the tillering stage |
| Peas for food purposes | 0,5-0,8 | At the stage of 3-4 true leaves, when the stems reach 10-12 cm |
| Linen | 0,8-1 | In the phase of herringbone formation, when the shoots reach 5-10 cm |
How to prepare the working solution correctly?
The working solution is prepared before use. Before depressurizing the canister, shake the concentrate thoroughly in it.
The tank of the spray device is filled one-quarter with water. Add the required amount of concentrate. Stir the solution well. The tank is filled with water to the rim with continuous stirring using a mechanical stirrer.
Prepare a herbicide solution and fill the tanks on a separate site. After refueling, the site is cleaned. The consumption of the working solution is 200-300 liters per hectare.
How to use the ready-made mixture?
For successful processing, you need to take into account the weather conditions. The instructions indicate that spraying should be carried out at temperatures up to +20 ° C on a non-rainy day. Do not work in hot weather, as the effectiveness of the herbicide Herbitox is significantly reduced. Also, do not start work if precipitation is expected in the coming hours.
The optimal processing time is the period of mass coverage of the area with weeds at the initial stage of the growing season, when the weed has 2-4 true leaves.
Safety regulations
The drug Herbitox is used to treat large agricultural areas. It is not suitable for home garden use, for aerial spray.
Herbitox is a highly toxic agent, therefore maximum precautions should be taken when working with it. The face, skin, eyes and respiratory organs must be protected with appropriate means. It is advisable that the treatment is carried out not by a beginner, but by an experienced person in the field of using chemicals.
It is allowed to carry out mechanized measures 3 days after chemical treatment, manual - after a week.
If pasture was cultivated, then the release of livestock can be done in 1.5 months.
Toxicity and compatibility
The herbicide Herbitox is included in the 2nd class of hazard to humans - a highly toxic substance. For bees and fish, class 3 is a medium toxic substance. The herbicide can be sprayed in the sanitary zone of reservoirs owned by fish farms.
To increase the effectiveness of the impact on dicotyledonous weeds, it is recommended to combine Herbitox with preparations based on sulfonylurea and bentazone.
The following complexes are effective:
- for cereal crops - Herbitox (0.6 l / ha) + sulfonylurea (5 g / ha);
- for flax crops - Herbitox (0.3 l / ha) + sulfonylurea (5 g / ha).
The second component should be added after the first is completely dissolved. In the course of work, it is necessary to periodically stir the complex solution to maintain its homogeneity.
First aid for poisoning
The injured person needs immediate assistance:
- if a toxic substance is inhaled, remove it from the room, make it breathe deeply;
- if a chemical gets into your eyes, open your eyelids with your fingers, rinse your eyes with plenty of water;
- in case of contact with the skin - wipe off the chemical with a cotton swab or cloth, wash the skin area with soapy water;
- in case of accidental swallowing - induce vomiting, drink plenty of warm water, take activated charcoal (1 g of medication per 1 kg of weight), if necessary, repeat the steps.
Help is not limited to the activities described. The victim should see a medical professional. He will conduct symptomatic therapy.
Terms and conditions of storage
Store the herbicide Herbitox in the hermetically sealed canister in which it was purchased. It is advisable to choose a warehouse or other closed room for storage. Storage temperature can range from -15 to +40 ° C.
Shelf life - 5 years if the canister is not depressurized.
Are there any analogues?
The herbicide Herbitox has analogues based on a similar active substance:
- Agritox;
- Dikopur;
- Agroxon;
- Metaphen;
- Dirk;
- 2M-4X.
The listed preparations are also effective against annual and biennial weeds, are used in areas occupied by cereals, industrial, fodder crops, are characterized by a quick and long-lasting effect.
