Instructions for use of the herbicide Biceps Garant, consumption rates and analogues

The volume of harvest of vegetable and grain crops in large agricultural enterprises largely depends on how clean the fields with crops are from weeds. The herbicide “Biceps Garant” is successfully used to treat beets and buckwheat. Thanks to its multi-component composition, it successfully fights more than 40 types of weeds. It is necessary to know the characteristics of the pesticide and the rules for its use so that the action is effective and the harm is minimal.

Composition, release form and purpose of the drug "Biceps Guarantor"

Herbicide "Biceps Garant" is intended for the extermination of dicotyledonous weeds of the annual cycle and cereal plants on crops of all types of beets and buckwheat. Substances that have the main inhibitory effect on weeds include:

• desmedifam is a narrowly selective herbicide, its amount in “Biceps Guarantor” is 70 grams per liter;
• ethofumesate - contact preparation, 110 grams per liter;
• phenmedipham - has a systemic selective effect, 90 grams per liter.

The release form of "Biceps Guarantor" is a concentrated emulsion, packaged in plastic canisters with a volume of 5 liters.

Principle, speed and symptoms of exposure

Herbicide "Biceps Garant" has translaminar properties. It is able to penetrate inside the plant, but does not spread through its vascular system. As a result of penetration into the leaf blade, tissue damage occurs, cell growth and division stops, and the wax layer ceases to form.

The speed of action is influenced by soil moisture and organic matter content. The drier and more fertile it is, the less active the herbicide is.

After spraying, the first visible signs of the pesticide's action appear after 3-7 days. First, the weeds lighten and their growth stops. After 2-3 weeks they completely dry out and die. The greatest effect of the herbicide “Biceps Garant” is observed at temperatures from 10 ⁰С to 25 ⁰С.

Period of protective action

Protection of crops continues from the moment of pesticide treatment until new weeds emerge.

It is worth remembering that spraying during or after frost, during drought, or when the plants are severely weakened or damaged by insects should not be carried out. Treatment during this period is ineffective.

Advantages of the product

The advantages of the herbicide "Biceps Guarantor" include:

• effective removal of weeds from crops thanks to three active ingredients;
• increasing the yield of beets and buckwheat;
• inability of the drug to penetrate into the roots, and from there into the soil;
• long period of effectiveness of the working solution (24 hours);
• if the regulations are observed, the herbicide does not have a toxic effect on cultivated plants;
• weeds are not addictive;
• can be combined with other chemicals in tank mixtures.

Disadvantages of the herbicide

Experts note several disadvantages of the drug:

• the herbicide is not approved for use on private farms;
• spraying should be carried out several times per season;
• It is prohibited to cultivate crops by air.

Measure of consumption for different plants

According to the regulations, the rate of use of the herbicide “Biceps Garant” differs depending on the type of crop:

• sugar and fodder beets - single, double or triple treatment with a consumption of the drug in the amount of 3, 1.5 and 1 liter per hectare, respectively;
• buckwheat - single treatment at a consumption rate of 0.5-0.75 liters per hectare.

Preparation of working solution

To prepare a working solution of the herbicide “Biceps Garant”, you need to vigorously mix it directly in the factory canister. It is not recommended to make a stock solution of the pesticide before filling the sprayer. Having calculated the required amount of the drug, it is poured into water, and not vice versa.

In this case, you should constantly mix the working solution in the sprayer to achieve its homogeneity.

To prepare the liquid and refill, you must use a special platform. After work it is disinfected.

How to use the prepared mixture correctly

The prepared solution is used in an amount of 200 liters per hectare for any of the treatments:

• single - in the phase of four beet leaves;
• double - at the stage of 2-4 weed leaves with an interval of two weeks;
• three times - in the phase of cotyledon leaves of weeds, and then - after 1-2 weeks.

Crops should not be sprayed less than 6 hours before precipitation or during heavy dew. It is not recommended to carry out the procedure under other unfavorable conditions - drought, heat, frost.

Precautionary measures

Working with the herbicide "Biceps Garant" requires mandatory compliance with safety measures:

• undergo regular training;
• persons under 18 years of age, pregnant and lactating women are not allowed to work;
• transport drugs in a special covered vehicle in sealed containers;
• use protective equipment - clothing, shoes, respirators, glasses, aprons;
• do not spray near residential buildings, reservoirs and sources of drinking water;
• do not eat, drink or smoke until work is completed;
• notify apiary owners about the time of treatment;
• Upon completion of work, clothes are put away in a special place.

Toxicity of the drug

The herbicide "Biceps Guarantor" belongs to the third class of danger for humans and the 3rd for bees. If the rules of use are followed, it does not have a toxic effect on beets and buckwheat.After treating crops in unfavorable weather conditions, there may be a delay in development and browning of the tips of the leaves. The changes are temporary and disappear after 7-10 days without affecting the future harvest.

When working with the drug, you should remember:

• processing is carried out in the morning or evening;
• spraying is canceled if the wind speed is more than 4 m/s;
• years, bees are limited to at least 3 hours;
• it is necessary to maintain a sanitary zone up to residential buildings and not to apply the pesticide on the windward side.

First aid for poisoning

Despite the low toxicity of the herbicide "Biceps Garant", if used incorrectly, workers can receive poisoning of varying severity. To prevent this, urgent measures are taken:

• wash your eyes with plenty of water if the product gets into them;
• if the skin is contaminated with a pesticide, remove the preparation with a cotton pad and wash with soap and water;
• if the herbicide is ingested, you should take activated carbon (1 g per 1 kg of person’s weight), drink it with plenty of warm water and induce vomiting;
• After providing assistance, take the victim to a doctor or call an ambulance.

Compatibility with other tools

To increase the effect of the herbicide "Biceps Garant" it is used with other drugs. Experts believe that its spectrum of action expands when mixed with pesticides:

• "Triceps";
• "Hacker";
• "Miura";
• "Pilot" and others.

To check compatibility, a test is carried out by mixing small quantities of drugs in a special container.

Storage rules and expiration date

The drug is stored in a special warehouse, away from food products, animal feed and other chemicals at temperatures from -10 ⁰С to +40 ⁰С.The packaging must not be damaged; all information about the pesticide is indicated on the factory label. The shelf life is 3 years from the date of manufacture, subject to storage rules.

Herbicide analogues

Chemicals that have the same properties as the herbicide “Biceps Garant” include:

• "Beta Super";
• "Axe Trio";
• "Beatap Trio";
• "Bifor Expert"