Instructions for use of the herbicide Lumax and mechanism of action, how to prepare a working solution

When growing agricultural plants, you often have to deal with insect infestations or sudden onset diseases. An effective remedy for these problems is a herbicide called Lumax.

Composition, purpose and release form of the drug Lumax

This chemical contains three active components:

• mesotrione;
• terbutylazine;
• S-Metolachlor.

The drug is a systemic fungicide, presented in the form of a suspension or emulsion. Available in 5 liter cans.

The chemical "Lumax" is used to protect corn plantings from weeds. With its help, you can not only get rid of cereals and other types of weeds, but also control their appearance. The visible effect is achieved immediately after the first treatment.

Mechanism of action of weed killer

Active substances penetrate into plant tissues through the root system and leaves. The drug also affects weeds directly when it hits the foliage. After application, young weed sprouts begin to curl up and die. In dicotyledonous plants, the substance penetrates through the cotyledons, thereby causing the weeds to die before germination.

You can see results almost immediately after the first treatment. Repeated spraying is required in very rare cases. If pre-emergence treatment with the drug was carried out, then the weeds do not grow on the site at all.

Main pros and cons

Advantages of using a chemical for processing corn:

1. High efficiency.
2. Duration of exposure (throughout the entire growing season).
3. Long period of protection of agricultural plants (about 12 weeks).
4. The drug begins to work immediately after spraying the weeds.
5. Suitable for destroying a large number of weeds.
6. Compatible with many other chemicals.
7. Can be used before emergence.

But with such a large list of advantages, the chemical also has disadvantages. First of all, this is a large list of weeds that are slightly sensitive to it. These include:

• all varieties of radish;
• rape;
• chickweed average;
• white pigweed;
• common cress;
• thistle;
• sow thistle;
• horsetail;
• dope.

Another disadvantage of the chemical is toxicity. The drug can be dangerous to bees and humans if used incorrectly. It is also prohibited to use it near open water bodies.

Consumption rate for different plants

The herbicide "Lumax" is used primarily for the treatment of corn plantations. The chemical helps prevent the appearance of annual cereals and dicotyledonous weeds.

To prepare a solution 200-300 liters per 1 ha.

How to prepare a working solution

The chemical must be used to treat corn plantations strictly according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Preparing a working solution is quite simple. To do this, you need a clean container (which will subsequently be used only for preparing chemicals) and water. The emulsion is diluted in water and stirred thoroughly. Then the plants are sprayed. If a solution remains after treatment, it cannot be reused.

It is recommended to carry out treatment at air temperatures from +10 to +25 degrees. The drug is most effective when annual cereal weeds have 1-2 full leaves, and dicotyledonous weeds have 2-4 full leaves.

How to use the working mixture correctly

Before starting processing, you need to carefully study the instructions for use. To carry out spraying, a special spray bottle with a fine spray is used so that the liquid is evenly distributed over the foliage of the plants.

Spraying is best done in the evening, when the sun has already set. This will prevent burns on the leaves.It is also recommended to check the weather forecast before the procedure to ensure that there are no heavy rains for several days after the treatment.

Safety precautions when working with herbicide

It is recommended to spray on a sunny and windless day so that the solution does not splash in all directions. Before the procedure you need to prepare. It is best to wear closed clothing, glasses and a mask.

If the solution gets on the mucous membrane, you should immediately rinse the area with plenty of clean water. If various symptoms appear - itching, redness or burning, immediately consult a doctor for help.

The degree of toxicity of the drug "Lumax"

This chemical is characterized by the third class of danger for humans and honey insects. It is prohibited to use the herbicide near open water bodies. Not harmful to mammals.

Is it compatible with other products?

The herbicide is compatible with most other chemicals. But in any case, before processing, you need to conduct a compatibility test. The drug is well compatible with chemicals such as "Reglon Super" and "Fusilade Forte".

It is not recommended to use preparations based on organophosphorus compounds a week before or after treating plantations with Lumax. It is also prohibited to use the chemical if it was treated with substances containing organophosphorus compounds before planting.

How to store the herbicide?

Lumax herbicide, like any other chemical, is recommended out of reach of pets and small children. There should be no food nearby. Optimal storage conditions are a dark room with good ventilation, where sunlight does not penetrate.

The shelf life of the chemical is 3 years.Ready-made solutions cannot be stored.

Are there any analogues?

"Lumax" is one of those drugs that have many analogues. Effective products with a similar composition include:

• "Avestil";
• "Aldox";
• "Barrier";
• "Diamond Stream";
• "Virulen";
• "Desaltin";
• "Lizafin";
• "Megadez";
• "Ecoment-forte".

Preparations with a similar composition are no worse than Lumax in terms of the degree of impact on weeds.