Instructions for the use of herbicide Hermes, safety measures and analogues

The use of herbicide Hermes helps to cope with weeds and achieve excellent results in cultivation of crops. This product contains 2 active ingredients at once, which allow you to quickly destroy weeds. To get the required results, you should clearly adhere to the instructions for using the substance. Compliance with safety rules is also important.

Active components and form of release

The drug is produced in the form of an oil dispersion. This means that the active ingredients are evenly distributed in the carrier. Its role is played by vegetable oil. This form of release has many advantages. Oil is difficult to wash off with water. Therefore, the agent remains on plants even after precipitation.

In addition, the oil easily dissolves the surface of the leaves, which is often covered with a waxy coating. This ensures that the active component quickly gets into the structure of the weed plant.

Active components that do not dissolve in water do not precipitate, but are in a state of fine dispersion. Therefore, the consistency is homogeneous. It has an effective effect on the entire site.

The main components of Hermes are imazamox and quizalofop-P-ethyl. In 1 liter of the substance there are 38 grams of the first and 50 grams of the second component.

For which crops it is suitable and against which weeds it is effective

The drug helps to protect planting crops from weeds. The tool is most effective for protecting such crops:

• sunflower;
• chickpeas;
• soy;
• peas.

The combination of 2 active ingredients in the product allows you to cope with various weeds. With its help, it is possible to destroy such weeds:

• ambrosia;
• sow thistle;
• creeping wheatgrass;
• chicken millet;
• bluegrass;
• field wire;
• spurge;
• quinoa.

This is not a complete list of weeds for which the drug is effective.

The tool has a universal action and helps to cope with many parasites.

Separately, it is worth mentioning the effectiveness of the drug in the fight against all types of broomrape. In Latin, this plant sounds like Orobanche. The weed is considered the true enemy of the sunflower and causes serious problems with its development. The people call this grass a top.

How does the remedy work

The leaves and roots of the herb absorb imazamox.This substance inhibits the production of a number of amino acids. Also, the grass absorbs Hizalofop-P-ethyl, transferring it to the points of growth of branches and roots. The component provokes a violation of lipid production. This leads to the death of the weed.

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Advantages and disadvantages of the drug

The tool has a number of advantages:

• high performance;
• moisture resistance;
• modern form;
• the possibility of using at all stages of the growing season of weeds;
• lack of development of resistance.

The main disadvantage of the drug is phytotoxicity. If processing is carried out in unfavorable conditions, there is a risk of slight discoloration of the foliage. This phenomenon is temporary. It immediately passes and does not have a bad effect on the development of plants and the parameters of their productivity.

Consumption rate

The amount of the drug used directly depends on the culture that is planned to be processed:

• sunflower - 0.9-1 liter of funds is required per 1 hectare of planting;
• peas - 0.7-0.9 liters of substance are used per hectare;
• soybeans and chickpeas - the volume of herbicide is 0.7-1 liter per 1 hectare.

The costs of the working solution for all types of crops are 200-300 liters per 1 hectare of planting.

Preparation of working solution

To carry out the treatment with the composition, the working solution should be done before use. For this, the oil dispersion should be mixed with water. To do this, perform the following actions:

1. First, pour clean water into the sprayer and carefully add the herbicide. It is recommended to stir the composition constantly.
2. When the container with the drug is empty, pour some water into it and mix thoroughly. Thanks to this, it will be possible to wash off the remnants of the product from the walls.
3. This procedure should be performed several times. Thanks to this, it will be possible to achieve maximum use of the substance.

The amount of herbicide is indicated in the instructions. It depends on the crop you plan to cultivate.

How to handle plants

To achieve good results in using the substance, the instructions for use must be strictly followed. Treatment with Hermes is performed 1 time per season. This is done by spraying the plantings in the early stages of the emergence of weeds.

It is usually recommended to choose the moment when dicotyledonous plants have formed 1-3 true leaves. When spraying sunflower, you can wait for the formation of 4 leaves.

Impact rate and period of protective action

According to the manufacturer's information, the action of the product begins one week after treatment. On the 15th day or a little later, the development of weeds stops. After 1.5 months, the plants die completely.

It should be borne in mind that the maximum effect of the herbicide occurs at a temperature of + 25-35 degrees. In this case, the humidity parameters should be 40-100%. If these conditions are not met, the drug takes effect after 2 months. The only exception is sunflower processing. The effect is achieved after 52 days.

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Safety engineering

When using a herbicide, you should adhere to the basic safety rules:

• use personal protective equipment;
• process plantings in the morning or evening;
• spray plants in dry and calm weather;
• strictly follow the rules of application and dosage of the drug.

Crop rotation restrictions

This tool puts forward the minimum requirements for crop rotation. But they are still present. The remedy is most dangerous for beets. It is permissible to plant it in this place only 16 months after spraying the plantings with Hermes.

Vegetables can be planted 10 months after application of the substance.

For planting cereals, soybeans and peas, it is permissible to withstand 4 months. Hermes does not have a bad effect on legumes.Plant varieties resistant to the drug can be planted at any time. Other types of crops are planted only after a year.

Herbicide toxicity

The drug almost does not produce a bad effect on cultivated plants. This is due to the presence of a selective effect.

With a high load on plants, which is observed under the influence of the herbicide and bad weather conditions, a slowdown in development is observed. There is also a risk of light spots on the foliage. As normal weather recovers, the condition of the plants will return to normal in a short time.

According to the classification of chemical agents, all drugs are divided into 4 hazard classes. They are arranged in descending order. The fourth is considered the least harmful, and the first is considered the most dangerous. Hermes belongs to the third class.

Compatibility with other drugs

The product combines well with other substances. It is permissible to combine it with fungicides. Simultaneous use with insecticidal preparations is also possible.

To exclude negative consequences, it is recommended to check their compatibility before using the substance with other agents. You should not combine Hermes with drugs such as Dichlorvos, Malathion, Diazinon. It is also recommended to combine it with Chlorophos, Thiophos, Dimethoat. Simultaneous use with Chlorpyrifos is undesirable.

Conditions and terms of storage of funds

It is recommended to keep the product out of the reach of children. The temperature can be from -10 to +35 degrees. Under these conditions, the shelf life of the drug is 2 years from the date of manufacture. It is recommended to mix thoroughly before use.

Are there any analogues?

The main analogue of the substance is the drug Eurolighting.

Herbicide Hermes is highly effective and is actively used to treat various plants. To achieve success in using the substance, you should strictly follow the instructions. Of no small importance is the implementation of recommendations for the safe use of the product.