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

When growing sunflowers, “Agro-light” has proven itself to be an excellent herbicide, which is not dangerous to the cultivated plant, but is highly effective in controlling weeds. The drug has been tested in practice, its advantages in destroying parasitic plants are obvious and undeniable. The price-quality ratio of the herbicide also refers to its advantages.

Composition and release form of the drug "Agro-light"

The imported herbicide “Agro-light” is produced in canisters in the form of a water-soluble concentrate. The most common packaging is 5 liters. The drug contains the following active ingredients:

• imazamox, 33 g/l;
• imazapyr, 15 g/l.

Positive and negative aspects of the product

The herbicide has many advantages, while the disadvantages are mainly manifested in a decrease in the effectiveness of the product if the conditions for its use are not observed.

Spectrum and mechanism of action

Herbicide "Agro-light" is used against annual cereals and dicotyledonous weeds, which are most often found in sunflower plantings, causing harm to the cultivated crop. After applying the substance, it is absorbed by the roots, stems and leaves, moves inside the parasitic plant, resulting in its death. The destruction of the weed occurs by blocking the formation of vital amino acids and protein synthesis.

Herbicide consumption measures

The average consumption of working fluid is from 200 to 300 liters per hectare. The effectiveness of the drug depends on the type of soil.

To increase efficiency on soil rich in humus, it will be necessary to increase the application rate, while on light soils the dose can be reduced.

Preparation of the working mixture

To prepare the working mixture, the concentrate from a purchased canister must be diluted with water. The proportions are indicated on the packaging.

Instructions for using the prepared solution

"Agro-light" is applicable when using all tillage systems - plowing, minimum, zero. Spraying of crops is carried out in the early stages of weed growth (2-4 leaves) and 4-5 true leaves of the crop. Weed growth stops within 2-4 hours after treatment, despite the absence of visible signs of herbicide action for several days after treatment; complete death of the weeds occurs after 3-5 weeks, depending on weather conditions.

Precautions when using herbicide

Despite the low risk to humans, it is better to limit the use of the drug to adolescents under 18 years of age, pregnant and lactating women, and persons with identified contraindications. Treatment is permitted provided that crops sensitive to the herbicide are located at a distance of at least 1500 m. After applying Agro-Lite, crop rotation restrictions must be observed. Thus, wheat is sown no earlier than 4 months after using the herbicide, corn - after 9 months, rapeseed - after 2 years.

How toxic is it?

The drug is classified as low-hazard for people and bees. If you use the recommended dosage of the herbicide in accordance with the instructions, the substance is not dangerous for sunflowers of different varieties, as well as its hybrid forms. Use in the water protection zone of reservoirs is prohibited.

Is it compatible with other products?

When fighting weeds on a sunflower plantation, one preparation “Agro-light” is enough. The use of other herbicides in addition to the product is not recommended.It would also be unnecessary to use it together with fungicides, insecticides, growth regulators and foliar fertilizers.

How to store it correctly and for how long?

The canister with the drug can be stored for 3 years. The substance will not lose its effectiveness if the temperature range is not lower than plus 4 degrees and not higher than plus 25 degrees.

Similar weed control products

Analogues of the active substance include drugs such as:

• "Euro-Lightning Plus";
• "Euro-Lightning";
• "Euro-Land";
• "Eurochance";
• "Imquant Super";
• "Impex Duo";
• "Captor"
• "Mantra";
• "Soteira".

Herbicides differ in manufacturer and packaging.

When growing sunflower, proper weed protection is important. By following agricultural practices and using methods to combat parasitic plants, you can significantly increase productivity.

A one-time treatment of sunflower crops with the herbicide “Agro-light” will solve the problem of crop weeding right up to the harvest.