Instructions for use of the herbicide Tapir, mechanism of action and consumption rates

The drug is intended for the destruction of a large list of dicotyledonous and cereal species in areas occupied by soybeans, lupines, peas, and other forage and legume crops. A single use of Tapir herbicide is enough to forget about weeds until the end of the growing season. The chemical can be used both before and after sowing; it is compatible with bentazone and has many analogues.

Composition, purpose and release form of the herbicide Tapir

Herbicide Tapir is designed to combat a large list of dicotyledonous and cereal species that infest pea and other legume crops.

The active substance is imazethapyr at a concentration of 100 g/l (from the category of imidazolinones). The water-soluble concentrate, produced by the Russian company Agro Expert Group, is sold in 10-liter canisters.

Advantages compared to other means

Many farmers prefer to use Tapir because it has many advantages over other herbicides:

• has a depressing effect on both cereal weeds and dicotyledonous annuals;
• destroys weeds after one treatment;
• ensures cleanliness of crops until the end of the growing season;
• can be used both before and after sowing, as well as after the emergence of cultural shoots;
• does not contain volatile substances, therefore has low toxicity and is consumed economically.

The principle of action of the weed killer

Once on the surface of the leaves, the active substance penetrates the internal tissues and moves to the growth points. There, protein synthesis is inhibited, which disrupts the formation of cellular structures.

Herbicide Tapir is effective against:

• sow thistle;
• wild oats;
• ambrosia;
• bristlecone;
• cornflower;
• bedstraw;
• nightshade;
• brooms;
• shiritsy;
• wheatgrass;
• wormwood;
• cocklebur;
• bagman.

Response speed

When treated before sowing and the emergence of cultivated seedlings, dicotyledonous weeds stop growing at the stage of the first true leaf, and cereals stop growing at the stage of two true leaves. Growth inhibition is observed after a few days, and complete clearing of the area from weeds is observed after 3-5 weeks.

Inhibition is manifested by the death of growth points, slowing of development, yellowing and wilting of leaves.

How to prepare a working solution

The tank of the spraying device is filled with water to a third of its volume, and the stirrer is turned on. Pour in the required amount of concentrate. Add water to the edge of the tank with the stirrer running.

Stir the solution periodically during spraying.

Method, treatment time, drug consumption

Treatment is carried out by spraying the soil. The method is chosen based on the season period and the specific crop:

1. Before sowing, apply it to the area intended for soybeans, plant it shallowly, at a depth of 4-5 cm.
2. After sowing, but before the first shoots, the herbicide is used on the area occupied by peas and soybeans. The soil must be cleared of organic residues. During dry periods, plant to a depth of 2 cm.
3. After the emergence of cultivated seedlings, Tapir is used in an area occupied by soybeans and peas. When processed during this period, the effect of the chemical is most effective. It is permissible to process until the 3rd triple leaf appears in soybeans and the 6th leaf in peas. Dicotyledonous weeds should have no more than 4 leaves, and cereals - 2 or 3.

The half-life of the herbicide in the soil is 3 months. This means that the protective effect persists throughout the growing season.

The instructions for use indicate that the treatment is carried out once a season. Liquid consumption is 200-300 liters per hectare.

The table shows the consumption rates of the drug Tapir, taking into account the crop being treated.

When organizing crop rotation, it must be taken into account that dry weather, low air temperature, increased soil humidity and acidity, and insufficient pre-sowing treatment prolong the activity of the Tapir herbicide.

After chemical treatment you can sow:

• winter wheat – after 4 months;
• barley, rye, oats, spring wheat, corn - every other year;
• sunflower – after 18 months;
• any crop – after 2 years.

In the same season, after treatment with herbicide, it is permissible to sow only peas and other legumes.

Toxicity and safety precautions

Herbicide Tapir is included in the 3rd class of danger for the human body and bees - a low-hazard substance.

When working with chemicals, you should use standard protective equipment: respirator, work glasses, rubber gloves, closed clothing.

Herbicide compatibility

To enhance effectiveness, you can mix Tapir in a tank with any bentazone-based herbicide.

It is unacceptable to make mixtures with anti-grain chemicals Target, Legion and others.

Storage conditions and periods

Store Tapir herbicide in a canister in a warehouse at a temperature from 0 to +30 °C. Shelf life – 2 years.

Analogs

Tapir has many analogs for the active substance. The most popular preparations include water-soluble concentrates:

• Sapphire;
• Tactician;
• Soloist;
• Viaduct;
• Zeta;
• Pivot;
• Golf.

These selective herbicides effectively destroy dicotyledonous and cereal weed species that infest crops of legumes and forage crops.

They act quickly and provide protection for the entire growing season.