It is difficult to find a remedy for weeds that does not stop the growth and development of the root system of crops and does not cause significant damage to the fertile substrate by polluting it with chemical compounds. Herbicide "Zeus" is a unique drug that can be used to get rid of weeds without affecting cultivated plants and without aggravating the condition of the soil, provided that all recommendations prescribed in the instructions are followed.
- Active substance, dosage form and purpose
- How the drug works
- Impact speed
- Duration of protective action
- Advantages and disadvantages of the herbicide "Zeus"
- Consumption rate of weed killer
- How to make and use the drug correctly
- Precautionary measures
- Toxicity and compatibility
- Storage conditions
- Similar means
Active substance, dosage form and purpose
The active substance found in the herbicide is glyphosate, otherwise known as isopropylamine salt. Its quantity is 360 g per liter. The chemical class of the compound is organophosphorus substances.
Available in the form of an aqueous solution, which is distributed in 1 liter bottles with 2 holes and a dispenser.
It is used when it is necessary to comprehensively remove weeds, facilitate mechanical removal of sunflower, flax, as well as representatives of grain crops. It is also used as a desiccant.
How the drug works
Within 6 hours after the procedure, intensive absorption of the substance by the shoots of weeds and a rapid transition of the absorbed solution to the roots occurs. Glyphosate acts as an inhibitor of amino acid synthesis and suppresses the formation of protein compounds. Since this is one of the most important processes of life, the body is not able to exist and dies.
Impact speed
If chlorotic spots form on the leaves of the weeds, this means that the working solution has been absorbed and has begun to act.
The first signs appear the very next day after the event.
Annual plants die within 3 days after treatment. For perennials it will take longer - 4 days. Small trees and shrubs die only after 1 month.
Duration of protective action
Herbicide "Zeus" can act for 1 month, but in favorable weather a longer-lasting effect is observed.
Advantages and disadvantages of the herbicide "Zeus"
The product has many advantages, thanks to which it is in great demand among gardeners.
Positive characteristics of the drug:
- versatility and the ability to be used on your own personal plot and in large areas of the agricultural industry;
- guaranteed destruction of unnecessary vegetation along with the roots;
- does not pose a risk to human health;
- has no restrictions on crop rotation;
- characterized by precise selective action, the protective barrier does not allow the working fluid to settle on cultivated plants and have a detrimental effect on them;
- recommended as a powerful weapon in the fight against weeds in fallow areas;
- has proven itself well as a desiccant to speed up harvesting in fields where sunflowers, flax, and cereals are grown.
- sorbs the soil efficiently.
Negative aspects of the product:
- is not dangerous for seeds, since the active substance is destroyed at a high speed in the soil.
Consumption rate of weed killer
When preparing, you should take into account the dosage of the working substance for different representatives of weeds.
| Cultivated plants | Types of weeds | Consumption rate per 10 l | Concentrate consumption per 1 hectare |
| Fruit, berry, citrus, grape plantations | Annual cereals | 80 ml | 3 l |
| Perennial grasses | 120 ml | 4-6 l | |
| Sugar beets, corn. | Perennials and annuals | 80 ml | 3.5 l |
| Potato | All | 100 ml | 2.5 l |
| Sunflower, soybean, cabbage | Cereals | 80 ml | 2.5 l |
| Linen | Creeping wheatgrass | 80 ml | 3 l |
| Cereals, vegetables, legumes, industrial plants | All | 100ml | 6 l |
| Cereals | All | 80 ml | 6 l |
| Alfalfa | Thin-stemmed dodder | 70 ml | 550 ml |
Important! If treatment of non-agricultural areas is planned in order to get rid of annual and perennial weeds, the concentrate (100 ml per 10 liters of water) should be consumed no more than 4.5 liters per hectare.
How to make and use the drug correctly
To prepare the liquid, remove the top part of the cap on the bottle, press the container several times to send a sufficient amount of liquid into the dispenser, and pour the required dose of the drug into a ten-liter container of water.
Use the working solution when temperatures exceed 5 degrees in the morning and evening hours with low humidity and no strong winds.
It is recommended to spray grapes, citrus fruits, and fruit crops during the growing season of annual weeds in the spring or summer months. At the stage of intensive growth of perennial weeds from May to June.
The cultivation of fields where corn and beets will grow in the future should be carried out 15 days before the planned planting of crops. It is important to apply the herbicide 5 days before potato shoots emerge.
Before planting sunflowers, soybeans and cabbage, take care to carry out the procedure a week in advance.
In other cases, spraying should be resorted to in the fall, after harvesting the fields, or when weeds are active, which prevents the crop from fully developing.
Precautionary measures
When working with the drug, use protective clothing, gloves, goggles and a respirator to avoid contact of the product with the skin and mucous membranes. If there are signs of poisoning, send the victim to a medical center.
Toxicity and compatibility
The drug belongs to the 3rd class of toxicity for humans and pollinating insects.The Zeus herbicide can be combined with other drugs with a similar effect, avoiding combination with highly alkaline substances.
Storage conditions
The drug can be stored for 5 years in rooms with a temperature not exceeding 25 degrees in the absence of sunlight. It is advisable to choose a dark, dry place that is inaccessible to children and pets.
Similar means
Herbicide "Zeus" has an analogue of "Roundup", "Glitter".
