Instructions for use of the herbicide Napalm, safety measures and analogues

The herbicide Napalm is used quite often in agriculture. This product has been successfully used for various types of weeds. These include sow thistle, birch, wheatgrass and many other plants. The product helps destroy weeds. To achieve good results in this, you should strictly follow the instructions. Security measures are of no small importance.

Composition, purpose and formulation of the herbicide Napalm

The active component of Napalm is glyphosate, which is a potassium salt. The product belongs to the category of phosphoric acid derivatives. The substance is released in the form of an aqueous solution. The composition is produced in containers with a volume of 100 or 300 millimeters.

How the weed killer works

The product is a broad-spectrum herbicide. It is a systemic contact herbicide.

Thanks to the use of the substance, it is possible to destroy the plants on which it falls. This effect is achieved by spraying. As a result, the substance reaches the root system. After 5-10 days the weed dies. The first signs of wilting are observed after 3-4 days.

The composition helps to cope with the following weeds:

• horsetail;
• sow thistle;
• birch;
• wheatgrass;
• cereal plants.

Advantages and disadvantages

The main advantages of the substance include the following:

• effective destruction of most perennial weeds;
• wide range of dosages;
• possibility of combination with other herbicides;
• effective use in any weather;
• resistance to precipitation;
• no soil contamination;
• no risk to humans - if instructions are followed.

The disadvantages of the herbicide include the following:

• destruction of cultivated plants upon contact with them;
• impossibility of carrying out planting work 5-6 days after treatment.

Consumption rate for different plants

The consumption rate should be selected depending on the dosage of the substance. Therefore, even with a large number of weeds, it is not recommended to exceed the dosage of the product. This will not allow you to deal with weeds faster, but will harm your health.

To prepare a working solution, it is worth considering the type of crops on the site:

1. Potato.For all types of weeds, it is worth taking a solution that includes 80-120 milliliters of product and 10 liters of water. It is recommended to treat the beds a week before planting or immediately after it. This is done before the sprouts of the cultivated plant appear.
2. Vegetables, melons, flowers. The dosage of the working solution depends on the weed. If the beds are covered with annual grasses or dicotyledonous weeds, use 80 milliliters of product per 10 liters of water. If the area is covered with perennial grass, a more concentrated solution will be required - 120 milliliters per 10 liters of water.
3. Vineyards, bushes, fruit plants. It is recommended to spray them en masse. To do this, you should take 4 liters of Napalm per 100 liters of water.

To treat areas not suitable for planting, it is worth making a solution of 80-120 milliliters of the drug and 100 liters of water. This concentration is used regardless of the type of weed.

Preparation of working solution

In order for the herbicide to produce results, it is important to make the working solution correctly. To properly mix the liquid, you should use the following recommendations:

1. Before opening a package containing a chemical, you should wear disposable gloves. This helps protect the skin from toxic products that can cause irritation.
2. Carefully study the instructions and dosage. It is important to make the amount of solution required to treat the area. The finished product is not subject to long-term storage. It loses its properties and poses a danger to animals and birds.
3. It is recommended to prepare the substance in a separate room. This should be done out of the reach of animals and children.
4. Soft water is suitable for preparing the substance.It is best to use settled or rain water.

Depending on the type of crop and the required dosage, it is worth mixing the required amount of herbicide with water and pouring the solution into a sprayer.

Immediately after this, processing can begin.

Instructions for use, dosage

To spray weeds, you should focus on their variety:

1. For annual plants, it is worth using 40 milliliters of herbicide per 5-8 liters of water. This amount is enough for 1 hundred square meters of plantings. Vegetating weeds should be sprayed in the spring. It is recommended to do this 2 weeks before planting cultivated plants.
2. For perennial crops, use 80 milliliters of Napalm per 5-8 liters of water. This amount will be enough to process 1 hundred square meters of beds. Vegetating weeds should be sprayed in the spring. This is done 2 weeks before planting cultivated plants.

Precautionary measures

Napalm is a drug with moderate toxicity. It belongs to the third class of chemicals. Despite the comparative safety of the substance, it is necessary to use personal protective equipment.

It is worth considering that contact of the substance with the skin or mucous membranes results in severe irritation. Therefore, when preparing a working solution or spraying, it is worth using gloves and protective clothing.

During processing, you should wear tight shoes and a mask. The use of glasses and headgear is of no small importance. This will help avoid contact of the composition with the skin and mucous membranes.

Do not drink, eat or smoke while spraying. This will cause the product to enter the body. Immediately after spraying the beds, you should take a shower and change clothes.

It is important to rinse your mouth and wash your hands and face with soap.

The degree of toxicity of the drug

The manufacturer notes that Napalm is a drug that is harmless to humans and the environment. The composition belongs to the third class of toxicity. This means that it is considered moderately dangerous.

Is it compatible with other substances?

In tank mixtures, the product can be combined with salts and esters of 2,4-D, MCPA. It can be used with other herbicides. Before using the product, it must be checked for compatibility with other substances.

How to properly store the product?

It is recommended to store the composition in a dry room at a temperature from -15 to +30 degrees.

What analogues are there?

Analogues of Napalm include the following:

• Glyfovit;
• Glyphogan;
• Roundup;
• Otaman;
• Glyphate.

Napalm is considered an effective herbicide that helps control many weeds. To achieve success in using the substance, you should strictly follow the instructions.