When growing any crop, one of the problems is the appearance of weeds, which leads to a deterioration in the harvest. Specialized preparations—herbicides—help fight weeds. After reading the instructions for using the herbicide "Antisapa", you will be able to use the product correctly and improve the beds.
Composition, purpose and formulation of the herbicide "Antisapa"
The main active component of the herbicide "Antisapa" is the substance metribuzin. A 1 kg package of herbicide contains 700 g of active substance. Metribuzin differs from similar drugs in its long period of action. The substance has the ability to penetrate soil and foliage, remaining in the ground for a period of 3 months to a year.
A systemic herbicide designed to kill and suppress the growth of weeds. The drug affects annual dicotyledonous and cereal varieties of weeds growing in beds with crops. Antisapa also acts on pests that have settled in the seed. The preparative form of the herbicide is water-soluble granules.
Mechanism of action
Penetrating into the soil, the herbicide "Antisapa" reaches the roots of weeds and actively inhibits cell growth and division.
The active component of the drug leads to disruption of protein and lipid metabolism in cells, as a result of which the weed dies.
Benefits of use
The prevalence of the herbicide "Antisapa" among gardeners is associated with a large number of advantages of its use. The list of main advantages includes:
- long period of influence on weeds and high efficiency of the drug;
- safety for humans, the environment and animals due to the absence of toxic components;
- influence on weeds through the roots after entering the soil, as well as through the stems and leaves of plants;
- destruction of many types of weeds, including rue, ragweed, field grass, thistle, sow thistle and others.
Preparation of working solution
To prepare a working solution for spraying plants and watering the soil, just dissolve the granules in water and mix thoroughly.The specific dosage depends on what crop grows in the cultivated bed.
As a rule, from 8 to 15 g of the drug are used per 5 liters of water.
Method of application and consumption rates
Antisap herbicide is used before the first shoots appear. If by the time of treatment the weed has grown and formed a pair of leaves, the effect of the substance will decrease. To use, the working solution is poured into a sprayer or watering can and covered the surface of the soil and plants. The working solution can only be used on the day of preparation, since as a result of long-term storage, the properties of the substance are lost and the effectiveness of the action against weeds is significantly reduced.
The application rate of the drug depends on the composition of the soil and the humus content. When processing heavy soil, you will need to apply the maximum amount of herbicide. In the case of normal soil indicators, the average indicators are adhered to, and on light soil a minimum concentration is sufficient to destroy all weeds. It is important to consider that if the humus content in the soil does not exceed 1%, then applying the drug is not recommended.
Safety precautions for use
The herbicide can be used only within the temperature range of 10-25 degrees and wind speed of about 5 m/s. When performing treatment, it is important to control soil moisture and, if necessary, increase the amount of water consumption. It is imperative to embed the substance into the ground to a depth of 3-5 cm. Inter-row tillage of the soil after treatment is not allowed. In the next season after applying the herbicide, it is not recommended to plant beets and onions in conditions of low humus content - up to 2%.
Despite the environmental impact and safety of the herbicide, it is better to treat the beds while wearing protective gloves. To avoid inhaling the substance, you can use a respirator. If the working solution gets on your skin, wash the area of your body with warm water and soap.
Toxicity of the product
According to the generally accepted classification, “Antisapa” belongs to the 3rd class, which includes low-toxic substances. The period of permissible work on the beds after spraying is 3 days for mechanized work and 7 days for manual work.
Drug compatibility
Herbicide "Antisapa" is fully compatible with other types of drugs with similar effects. To protect plants, you can first check the compatibility of substances and make sure there are no deviations from the norm, such as:
- the appearance of lumps;
- delamination;
- foam formation;
- no sediment;
- incomplete dissolution of one of the drugs.
Terms and conditions of storage
The shelf life of undissolved granules is 36 months from the date of manufacture. The production date can be found on the packaging of the drug. The herbicide should not be used after the expiration date. After preparing the working solution, it should be stored for no more than a day. Otherwise, the processing efficiency will be minimal.
Substitutes
The most common drugs that can replace the Antisap agent are Zenkor and Mistral. The drugs have a similar effect on weeds and suppress their re-emergence after destruction.When choosing a suitable substance for treating beds, it is recommended to compare the characteristics of substitute products and settle on a suitable option that meets the specified requirements.
