Instructions for use of Hermes herbicide, safety measures and analogues

The use of Hermes herbicide helps to cope with weeds and achieve excellent results in growing cultivated plants. This product contains 2 active components at once, which allow you to quickly destroy weeds. To get the required results, you should strictly follow the instructions for using the substance. Compliance with safety rules is of no small importance.

Active ingredients and release form

The drug is produced in the form of an oil dispersion. This means that the active components are evenly distributed in the carrier. Its role is played by vegetable oil. This form of release has many advantages. Oil is difficult to wash off with water. Therefore, the product remains on the plants even after precipitation.

In addition, the oil easily dissolves the surface of the leaves, which is often covered with a waxy coating. This ensures that the active component quickly enters the structure of the weed plant.

Active components that do not dissolve in water do not precipitate, but remain in a state of fine dispersion. Therefore, the consistency is homogeneous. It has an effective effect on the entire area.

The main components of Hermes are imazamox and chisalofop-P-ethyl. In 1 liter of the substance there are 38 grams of the first and 50 grams of the second component.

For which crops is it suitable and against which weeds is it effective?

The drug helps protect crops from weeds. The product is most effective for protecting the following crops:

• sunflower;
• chickpeas;
• soy;
• peas.

The combination of 2 active components in the product allows you to cope with various weeds. With its help it is possible to destroy the following weeds:

• ambrosia;
• sow thistle;
• creeping wheatgrass;
• chicken millet;
• bluegrass;
• field grass;
• spurge;
• quinoa.

This is not a complete list of weeds against which the drug is effective.

The product has a universal effect and helps cope with many parasites.

Separately, it is worth mentioning the effectiveness of the product in the fight against all types of broomrape.In Latin this plant sounds like Orobanche. The weed is considered the true enemy of sunflower and leads to serious problems with its development. This herb is popularly called spinning top.

How the product works

The leaves and roots of the grass absorb imazamox. This substance inhibits the production of a number of amino acids. The grass also absorbs Hysalofop-P-ethyl, transporting it to the growth points of branches and roots. The component provokes a violation of lipid production. This leads to the death of the weed.

Advantages and disadvantages of the drug

The product has a number of advantages:

• high performance;
• moisture resistance;
• modern form;
• Possibility of application at all stages of weed growth;
• no development of resistance.

The main disadvantage of the drug is phytotoxicity. If the treatment is carried out in unfavorable conditions, there is a risk of slight discoloration of the foliage. This phenomenon is temporary. It passes immediately and does not have a negative effect on the development of plants and their productivity parameters.

Consumption rate

The amount of the drug used directly depends on the crop that is planned to be processed:

• sunflower - 0.9-1 liter of product is required per 1 hectare of planting;
• peas - 0.7-0.9 liters of substance are used per 1 hectare;
• soybeans and chickpeas – the volume of herbicide is 0.7-1 liter per 1 hectare.

The cost of working solution for all types of crops is 200-300 liters per 1 hectare of plantings.

Preparation of working solution

To carry out treatment with the composition, a working solution should be made before use. To do this, the oil dispersion should be mixed with water. To do this, perform the following actions:

1. First, you should pour clean water into the sprayer and carefully add the herbicide. It is recommended to stir the composition constantly.
2. When the container with the drug is empty, pour some water into it and mix thoroughly. Thanks to this, it will be possible to wash off any remaining product from the walls.
3. This procedure should be performed several times. Thanks to this, it will be possible to achieve maximum use of the substance.

The volume of herbicide is indicated in the instructions. It depends on the crop that is planned to be processed.

How to treat plants

To achieve good results in using the substance, the instructions for use must be strictly followed. Treatment with Hermes is performed once per season. This is done by spraying the plantings at the initial stages of weed emergence.

It is usually recommended to choose the moment when dicotyledonous plants have formed 1-3 true leaves. When spraying sunflowers, you can wait until 4 leaves form.

Speed ​​of exposure and period of protective action

According to the manufacturer, the effect of the product begins a week after treatment. On the 15th day or a little later, the development of weeds stops. After 1.5 months, complete death of the plants occurs.

It is worth considering that the maximum effect of the herbicide occurs at a temperature of +25-35 degrees. In this case, the humidity parameters should be 40-100%. If these conditions are not met, the drug begins to act after 2 months. The only exception is the processing of sunflower. The effect can be achieved after 52 days.

Safety precautions

When using a herbicide, you should adhere to basic safety rules:

• use personal protective equipment;
• treat plantings in the morning or evening;
• spray plants in dry and windless weather;
• strictly follow the rules of use and dosage of the drug.

Crop rotation restrictions

This product places minimum requirements on crop rotation. But they are still present. The product is most dangerous for beets. It is permissible to plant it in this place only 16 months after spraying the plantings with Hermes.

Vegetables can be planted 10 months after applying the substance.

For planting cereals, soybeans and peas, it is permissible to wait 4 months. Hermes does not have any adverse effects on leguminous plants. Varieties of plants resistant to the drug can be planted at any time. Other types of crops are planted only after a year.

Degree of herbicide toxicity

The drug has almost no adverse effect on cultivated plants. This is due to the presence of a selective effect.

With a high load on plants, which is observed under the influence of the herbicide and bad weather conditions, a slowdown in development is observed. There is also a risk of light spots forming on the foliage. As normal weather returns, the condition of the plants will return to normal in a short time.

According to the classification of chemicals, all drugs are divided into 4 hazard classes. They are arranged in descending order. The fourth is considered the least harmful, and the first is considered the most dangerous. Hermes belongs to the third class.

Compatibility with other drugs

The product combines well with other substances. It can be combined with fungicides. Simultaneous use with insecticidal preparations is also possible.

To avoid negative consequences, before using a substance with other agents, it is recommended to check their compatibility. You should not combine Hermes with drugs such as Dichlorvos, Malathion, Diazinon. It is also recommended to combine it with Chlorophos, Thiophos, Dimethoate.Concomitant use with Chlorpyrifos is undesirable.

Conditions and periods of storage of the product

It is recommended to store the product out of reach of children. The temperature can range from -10 to +35 degrees. If these conditions are met, the shelf life of the drug is 2 years from the date of manufacture. It is recommended to mix the substance thoroughly before use.

Are there any analogues?

The main analogue of the substance is the drug Eurolighting.

Hermes herbicide is highly effective and is actively used to treat various plants. To achieve success in using the substance, you should strictly follow the instructions. It is important to follow the recommendations for the safe use of the product.