Instructions for the use of herbicide Volnik, consumption rates and analogues
The highly effective herbicide of continuous action "Volnik" is designed to combat various types of perennial and annual weeds. It can be used in fields, in areas adjacent to water bodies, forests, hayfields. Belongs to the 4th class of hazard to humans, safe for the environment, approved for aerial spraying of territories. Suitable for cleaning fallow soils.
Content
- 1 Composition, release form and purpose of the herbicide "Volnik"
- 2 How does the remedy work?
- 3 Main pros and cons
- 4 Consumption rates
- 5 How to prepare a working solution and how to use it
- 6 Precautions
- 7 Toxicity degree
- 8 Compatibility with other pesticides
- 9 Terms and conditions of storage
- 10 Are there any analogues?
Composition, release form and purpose of the herbicide "Volnik"
The main active ingredient of the Volnik herbicide is glyphosate. The drug is available in the form of an aqueous solution in canisters of various sizes. "Volnik" belongs to the class of organophosphorus compounds. Desiccant.
The belonging of "Volnik" to non-selective herbicides determines its main purpose. The drug can be used in areas adjacent to water bodies and forest plantations, without harm to the environment and aquatic life.
"Volnik Super" effectively cleans fallow lands, fields and pastures from annual and perennial weeds. It decomposes quickly, low-volatility, agricultural work is carried out already 4 days after the treatment of territories with herbicide.
It is often used to destroy weeds in vineyards and orchards, and prevents the formation of overgrowth and tree-shrub weeds.
How does the remedy work?
The effect of the chemical begins with the leaves of the treated plants, the active substance quickly penetrates into the stems, and then the roots of the plants, disrupting metabolic processes, blocking the process of photosynthesis. The leaf plates of weeds begin to turn yellow and become covered with brown spots. The complete death of plants is observed 2-3 weeks after spraying.
It is recommended to carry out the treatment when the vegetative maturity of plants is 5-6 true leaves.
For perennial plants, spraying is carried out at the stage of a set of buds and flowering.
Main pros and cons
The main benefits of the chemical include:
- Fast action of the drug.
- Lack of pronounced odor.
- It destroys weeds completely, along with the root system.
- The harmlessness of the herbicide for the inhabitants of reservoirs and bees.
- Can be used to treat fields from aircraft.
- Does not depend on weather conditions and climate of the region.
- Desiccant.
- Highly effective, no re-treatment required.
The disadvantages of a high-tech herbicide are:
- The high cost of the drug.
- Processing must be carried out using protective equipment.
- Hard water reduces the effectiveness of the chemical.
Note: "Volnik" does not depend on the vagaries of the weather, but it is not recommended to cultivate the territories in the rain and less than 3 hours before the rainfall, the work is also transferred during a drought.
Consumption rates
The consumption rate of "Volnik" is determined according to the instructions for the preparation. The herbicide is highly concentrated, soluble in water. Re-processing of fields is not required.
The average consumption of the working mixture is 3 liters per 100 square meters of the cultivated area.
How to prepare a working solution and how to use it
"Volnik" must be dissolved in water. The drug is prepared immediately before use. The amount and consumption rate must be strictly observed according to the instructions, depending on the cultivated area and the type of weeds to be destroyed.
It is recommended to use soft and clean water for the solution. When using hard water, ammonium sulfate is added to the mixture.
It is necessary to use the prepared mix immediately, in the mixed form the drug quickly exhales and loses its effectiveness.
Precautions
"Volnik" belongs to the 4th class of danger to humans, is a low-toxic substance. But during processing, when using a working mixture, you must wear gloves, a protective suit, a scarf and a respirator. It is unacceptable to get the chemical into the respiratory system and on the human skin.
If apiaries are located near the treated area, it is necessary to warn the beekeepers 5 days before spraying. The chemical is characterized by low volatility, therefore, it causes minimal harm to nearby territories.
Spraying is recommended to be carried out in calm weather, without the presence of precipitation.
Toxicity degree
The active ingredient of the herbicide "Volnik" is low-volatile and quickly decomposes after use, safe for the environment.
Toxicity to humans is low, the chemical belongs to the 4th hazard class. Does not affect the vital activity of bees and inhabitants of reservoirs. May cause allergic reactions in humans by skin contact and inhalation of vapors.
Compatibility with other pesticides
Before starting treatment, it is necessary to carry out a test mixing if it is planned to enhance or expand the effect of the herbicide. Volnik is combined with pesticides based on sulfonylureas and dicamba. No resistance was found.
In general, the herbicide "Volnik" is self-sufficient, demonstrates high efficiency without application and mixing with other pesticides.
Terms and conditions of storage
In branded packaging "Volnik" is stored in a special room designed for storing pesticides at temperatures from -10 From to +25 From no more than 5 years from the date of manufacture. The chemical is not stored in the state of the working solution. It is necessary to mix the herbicide just before processing.
Are there any analogues?
The herbicide "Volnik" is a drug of the latest generation. According to the active substance, the analogs of the chemical include:
- "Octopus extra";
- "Aristocrat super";
- "Tornado 540";
- Roundup Extra.
The herbicide is produced in Belarus, certified, approved for use in Russia.
The cultivation of agricultural land with herbicides saves time for agronomists. Weed plants harm cultivated plants, impoverishing the soil, are a source of disease and absorb fertilizers and nutrients. It is possible to reduce the level of labor costs by using modern means of the chemical industry - herbicides. The safe formula of the drug "Volnik" minimizes the harm of pesticides to nature.