Instructions for the use of herbicide Tornado from weeds, how to breed and dosage
Weeds deplete the soil, take nutrients from varietal plants, and are a source of disease. Regular weeding is an energy-consuming activity for a gardener that takes a lot of time and effort. It is possible to significantly reduce the level of labor costs by using modern means - herbicides. "Tornado" is a safe herbicide against weeds, successfully used in horticulture, horticulture, and field work.
Content
- 1 Composition and form of release of the herbicide "Tornado"
- 2 The mechanism of action of the agent
- 3 Pros and cons of the drug
- 4 Varieties
- 5 How to prepare a working solution
- 6 Instructions for the use of the herbicide "Tornado"
- 7 How to spray the finished mixture
- 8 Precautions when working with the product
- 9 Herbicide toxicity
- 10 Compatibility with other chemicals
- 11 Terms and conditions of storage
- 12 Are there any analogues
Composition and form of release of the herbicide "Tornado"
The main active ingredient in the Tornado herbicide is isopropylamine salt or glyphosate. Manufacturer - Russia, "Tornado" is admissible for aircraft processing. Available in the form of a water soluble concentrate. The dosage is selected depending on the treatment area. "Tornado" is produced in cans, ampoules, bottles.
The mechanism of action of the agent
The herbicide is applied by spraying to the green part of the weed plant. The active substance penetrates through the leaves into the juices of the plant, the poison gradually reaches the root system. The weed stops growing, metabolic processes are blocked, the plant dies. Auxiliary substances in the preparation provide instant absorption of the poison by the weed.
Impact rate and symptoms
External signs of the effect of the drug after the treatment of plantations on weeds can be observed in a week, on shrubs - after 15-20 days, on trees - within 2 months. The weed leaves begin to turn yellow and curl, the plant looks depressed, then the decay period begins.
Spectrum of action
Able to completely destroy about 200 species of weeds. The effects of the drug can be overcome by:
- St. John's wort;
- sagebrush;
- runny;
- maple;
- alder;
- Birch;
- acacia.
A systemic herbicide effectively combats thickets of willow and aspen, wild raspberry, and wild rose.
Pros and cons of the drug
The main advantages of a systemic herbicide include:
- The ability to quickly absorb and penetrate into the tissues of weeds.
- The effect of the drug does not depend on the ambient temperature.
- The chemical does not accumulate in the soil, does not affect fertility, and is safe for humans and animals.
- It is a popular herbicide and is available in most agricultural stores.
- It is used as a means of drying sunflower seeds.
- Differs in a low price.
The disadvantages of a modern herbicide include:
- With an insufficient amount of the drug and non-compliance with the dosage, the root system of the weed can remain alive, destruction will not occur, the plant will germinate again.
- The ingress of poison on a cultivated plant leads to its death.
- Do not process in rain, wash off with water.
- Not effective against weed seeds dropped into the soil.
Important! When spraying plantations with the Tornado herbicide, pay attention to the dosage. If the amount of the drug used is less than necessary, the treatment will need to be repeated.
Varieties
Available in the following varieties:
- "Tornado" 540;
- Tornado 500;
- continuous action.
If a gardener needs to get rid of root growth of stone fruit crops, to destroy thickets of willow or aspen, it is best to use the herbicide "Tornado" 540, the concentration of the active substance in this variety of "Tornado" is increased.
How to prepare a working solution
"Tornado" must be diluted with water. It is best to use soft rainwater. Experienced gardeners add a little ammonium sulfate to the mixture. Before preparing the working mixture, read the instructions.
It is necessary to take safety measures and observe the dosage.
Instructions for the use of the herbicide "Tornado"
The instructions indicate all the features and methods of using the drug, highlight the stages of preparation of the working mixture. Avoid contact with the active substance on open areas of the body, hair and clothing.
Spraying is recommended to be carried out in calm weather, without the presence of precipitation.
Consumption rate for different plants
Depending on the type of weeds and the area of the treated surface, the consumption rate will be different. For perennial plants, the dosage is doubled. The amount of the drug is greater when killing trees and shrubs.
Terms and features of spraying of various crops
Tornado can be applied to weeds at any time. To be more effective, it is important to take into account the type and age of the sprayed crops, as well as the following factors:
- The treatment is carried out before the weeds have dropped the seeds into the soil.
- The processing of annual crops is carried out at the stage of the appearance of the third leaf.
- Perennials must reach a height of at least 5 centimeters.
- Spraying is not carried out if precipitation has fallen or dew has not come off.
"Tornado" is not effective against hogweed and sleepy.
Temperature conditions during processing
The drug does not impose increased demands on the ambient temperature, this indicator does not affect the effectiveness of the herbicide.
How to spray the finished mixture
The prepared solution must be used immediately after preparation. In a diluted form, the drug begins to lose its effectiveness after 2 hours. The drug is toxic, spraying is carried out in a respirator and gloves.
Before sowing
Using a Tornado before sowing is a popular way to kill weeds before sowing cultivated grasses, in particular lawn grass. The treatment is carried out at the moment when the weeds have reached a height of more than 3 centimeters. It is ineffective to cultivate empty soil, the active substance - poison - enters the plant system through the leaves.
Before the germination of culture
Pre-emergence processing can be carried out in potatoes, beets, carrots and other crops.In this case, weeds germinate earlier than the main crop; this property is used by experienced gardeners.
After harvest
After harvesting, the treatment against weeds with the "Tornado" preparation can be carried out at any time, it is important that the ground weed vegetation gains 3-4 leaves.
In gardens and vineyards
Planting grapes and orchards are treated with herbicides between rows. Spraying is carried out in calm dry weather, avoiding the ingress of the working mixture on the trunks and leaves of plants.
On abandoned sites
Solid processing can be carried out. If there are trees and shrubs on the site, the concentration of the drug is increased.
Precautions when working with the product
The herbicide belongs to the 3rd class of hazard to humans, it is a moderately toxic substance. When using the working mixture, you must wear gloves, a protective suit, a scarf and a respirator.
If apiaries are located near the treated area, it is necessary to warn the beekeepers 5 days before spraying.
Herbicide toxicity
For humans, the herbicide "Tornado" is not dangerous, as it belongs to the 3rd class of toxicity. But when using a chemical, it is important to observe precautions, in a strong concentration it is dangerous and is a poison for warm-blooded animals, for example, for cats or rodents.
After processing, it is not recommended to stay on the site for 24 hours.
Compatibility with other chemicals
"Tornado" is combined with other drugs. To increase the efficiency of weed control, together with the "Tornado" use "Magnum" or "Bi-58". Spraying plantations with a herbicide can be combined with fertilizing the soil with nitrogen substances; ammonium sulfate or ammonium nitrate is added to the working solution.
Terms and conditions of storage
In the original packaging, the herbicide is stored in a special room designed for storing pesticides at a temperature of -10 From to +25 From no more than 3 years from the date of issue. The substance is not stored in the state of the working solution. It is necessary to mix the product immediately before use.
Are there any analogues
Analogs of the modern herbicide "Tornado" include:
- Agrokiller;
- Roundup;
- Ground.
These chemicals have a similar effect on weeds, differing from "Tornado" in price and dosage. "Tornado" and its analogues are certified and recommended for use in Russia.