Instructions for use of the herbicide Ballerina and application rates

Weed control is considered important in the agricultural technology of vegetable and grain crops. In vegetable gardens, weeding is done by hand. But in large areas it is necessary to combat weeds with the help of chemicals. With the herbicide "Ballerina" it will be much easier to cultivate cultivated plants.

Composition and release form of the herbicide

In corn and grain fields, the herbicide “Ballerina” is used to eliminate annual dicotyledonous weeds and perennial weeds that reproduce by root suckers.

It contains salts and esters of 2,4 dichlorophenoxyacetic acid, or 2,4 D. The substance is a herbicide that acts selectively on weeds without damaging crops. This group of substances belongs to hormonal substances. The activity of preparations with 2.4 D is high in relation not only to annual dicotyledonous plants, but also to perennial herbs. The drug does not penetrate grain crops, since their cuticle is thicker than that of weeds. Cereal crops are especially resistant to herbicides at the tillering stage. The amount of 2-hexylethyl ether in the pesticide is 410 grams per liter.

Another component of the agrochemical is triazolepyrimidines. Acting as a key enzyme in the synthesis of amino acids, they cause the death of weeds. Florasulam is contained in a liter of the drug in the amount of 7.4 grams.

The herbicide “Ballerina” is produced in the form of a suspension emulsion in 5 and 1 liter packaging.

Pros and cons of the product

The advantage of using a herbicide is that the drug:

• effective against common weeds such as bedstraw, chamomile, sow thistle, spurge vine, dandelion, blue cornflower and others, about 150 species of dicotyledons;
• acts quickly and destroys weeds;
• can be used after the appearance of 3-5 leaves on corn, the second internode on grain plants;
• used in all types of crop rotation.

The drug protects fields sown with crops until the next wave of weeds appears.

The disadvantage of the drug, in addition to the high price, is increased toxicity. It is necessary to choose the right time to use the emulsion to achieve a positive result.. The herbicide will not work if the weeds have entered the flowering stage. It is worth noting the high degree of toxicity of the product for humans, less for bees.

Product type and range of action

There are 3 known varieties of the drug “Ballerina”:

1. The “Ballerina” product contains a larger volume of the 2.4 D component than the triazolpyrimidine group. The substances block the growth points of weeds and prevent them from multiplying.
2. The “Ballerina Super” product contains a number of biologically neutral additives and chemicals that increase the effectiveness of the drug against certain weeds.
3. “Ballerina Mix” has a stronger effect and quickly destroys dicotyledonous annuals and perennials that interfere with the growth of corn, oats, and rice. The action of the drug is based on the use of a binary formula herbicide in the production. The herbicide must be used together with the drug “Mortira”. This complicates the process of preparing the working solution.

All types of suspensions are designed for use in weed control in agricultural fields.

Preparation of the solution

The working fluid is prepared immediately before cultivating the field. Pour half the water into the sprayer tank.

To prepare a 15% stock solution, you need to separately mix 7.5 liters of water with 1.5 liters of emulsion. Then, stirring, add up to 10 liters. After stirring for 5 minutes, pour into a tank half filled with water. Mix in a sprayer until a homogeneous emulsion is obtained.

The container in which the herbicide was mixed is thoroughly rinsed, pouring the remaining water into the sprayer tank.

It is necessary to prepare the solution in separate areas, which can then be disinfected.

Consumption rate

The usual rate of agrochemical consumption per hectare is 200-300 liters of working fluid.It is recommended to increase the dose slightly if the field is completely overgrown with weeds. It is necessary to carry out treatment on time, at the following phases of development of cultivated plants, so as not to harm the crop:

1. For spring plants, barley and wheat, the period of tillering or eruption into tubes is selected at the second internode phase. Winter crops are sprayed with 0.5 liters of the drug per hectare in the spring.
2. To clear a corn field of weeds, use the “Ballerina” product when the cultivated plants have produced 3-5 leaves.
3. Weeds can be destroyed in fields with sorghum and millet in the early stages of weed development.

If the weeds have begun to bloom, it will be more difficult to get rid of them. The pesticide penetrates into the herbs through the leaves.

Instructions for use

Before using a toxic emulsion, you need to read the instructions. Herbicide "Ballerina Mix" is used when fields are heavily clogged, especially with perennial root shoots.

If bedstraw, daisies and other weeds have reached a growth of 15-20 centimeters, then you will have to spray with a stronger type of herbicide.

Grasses grow actively at air temperatures from 8 to 25 degrees Celsius. Therefore, in such weather, the effectiveness of the toxic solution increases. Freezing can lead to decomposition of the solution and to the absence of results from its use.

Spray the crops in the morning or evening in clear weather, which should last a few more days.

Waiting time and efficiency

The systemic herbicide penetrates into the plants 1 hour after treatment. Substances block the growth of plant cells in young tissues of weeds. After 3-4 days there are signs of the drug's effect. The leaves of weeds curl, the green parts become discolored, and the internodes become shorter.

The weeds finally die after 3-4 weeks.The period of complete destruction depends on weather conditions and weediness of the field.

The treated field will be protected from weeds until the next wave of their growth.

Is it compatible with other herbicides?

Herbicide "Ballerina" is used in tank mixtures with other drugs. The product works best together with Mortira, Magnum and other herbicides based on sulfonylurea. The drug combines well with fungicidal and insecticidal agents. For grain crops, mixtures of herbicides with graminicides are used. Per hectare take 0.3-0.6 liters of “Ballerina” and the drug “Eraser” in the amount of 0.9 liters.

Precautions for use

The toxicity of the drug towards humans is class 2, to bees – class 3. After treatment, people should not appear in the fields without a mask and special clothing.

Safety precautions when working with the drug include the fact that it is prohibited to carry out processing near:

• apiary;
• water protection zone;
• recreation areas, sanatoriums, children's camps;
• animal nurseries, pastures;
• private gardens.

The place of exposure to the agrochemical should be at a distance of 500 meters from housing and food storage facilities. When using a full set of herbicides, one must think about their high activity against humans.

Actions in case of poisoning

A person who does not follow the rules for working with herbicides of the 2nd toxicity class can become poisoned. Upon contact with the skin and mucous membranes, the toxic substance quickly penetrates into the body, causing:

• aching headache;
• shallow breathing;
• weakness, nausea, vomiting;
• lacrimation, increased salivation;
• impaired coordination of movements.

If drops of the solution get on the skin, blot the damaged area with a cotton swab dipped in a baking soda solution. After treatment, clothing is sent for decontamination. Regular washing with soap is not enough. Be sure to take a shower, thoroughly washing all areas of the body.

The appearance of the first signs of poisoning is a signal to call a toxicologist.

Transportation and storage duration

Transportation and storage of the herbicide “Ballerina” is carried out in tightly closed containers. The room with pesticides should be located at a distance of 150 meters from residential buildings.

And the preparation of the working fluid takes place at a site located no closer than half a kilometer.

The emulsion is stored for 3 years from the date of manufacture. At low temperatures, the herbicide decomposes and loses its effectiveness

Analogs

The herbicides “Asterix”, “Primadonna”, “Primavera”, “Florax” have a similar composition and effect. All products are effective against a wide range of dicotyledonous weeds.