Instructions for use of the herbicide Elastik Top, consumption rates and analogues

Selective herbicides are necessary in order to destroy weeds on crops without damaging the latter. Otherwise, harmful plants absorb moisture, nutrients and light, inhibiting cultivated plants. The herbicide “Eraser Top” and its modification “Eraser Extra” have these properties.

Due to the selectivity of action, these drugs do not harm grain seedlings, but destroy cereal weeds.

Composition, release form and purpose of the herbicide "Eraser Extra"

The manufacturer of the herbicide, the company “August”, claims several components as the active ingredients of the drug “Eraser Extra”:

• fenoxaprop-P-ethyl - its content is 70 grams per liter of pesticide;
• Cloquintoset-mexil is an antidote in the amount of 40 grams per liter.

The herbicide is used in fields with grain crops to clear them of cereal weeds of the annual development cycle.

The drug is available in the form of an oil emulsion concentrate in plastic canisters of 5 and 10 liters.

Mechanism and speed of action

Penetration of the herbicide “Eraser Extra” occurs through the foliage, reaches growth points and accumulates there. The active substance decomposes, resulting in the formation of free acid, which inhibits the process of synthesis of fatty acids and cell membranes. The weed plant stops its development.

The antidote included in the herbicide “Eraser Extra” carries out a detoxification process for wheat and barley so that the drug does not have a depressing effect on them.

Within a day after treatment, the weeds stop growing, and two weeks later they die completely. The speed of action is maximum when treating cereal weeds that are in the 2-3 leaf phase.

Temperature and humidity at the time of spraying are of great importance.

Symptoms of exposure

Already on the second day after spraying with the herbicide “Eraser Extra”, symptoms of weed suppression are observed:

• growth stops;
• chlorosis (impaired chlorophyll formation) appears on young shoots - the leaves turn yellow, blue or red;
• the weeds wither and dry out.

Main advantages and disadvantages

Among the advantages of the herbicide “Eraser Extra”, experts name a number of features:

• the effect of the drug on cereal weeds is highly effective;
• due to the presence of an antidote in the composition, agricultural plants are not inhibited;
• the pesticide can be used at any stage of crop development;
• the possibility of using the herbicide in a tank mixture with other drugs of the same nature.

The disadvantages include:

• toxicity to bees, fish;
• possibility of accumulation in the ground;
• danger from contact with exposed areas of the body if safety regulations are not followed.

Consumption rate for different plants

Herbicide "Eraser Extra" is used on crops of winter and spring wheat, and spring barley. A single treatment is sufficient to protect plants for a period of two months.

According to the application regulations, the herbicide consumption rate is 0.8-1.0 liters per hectare of crops.

Processing of all crops, including winter wheat, is carried out in the spring. The consumption of the working solution is 100-200 liters per hectare.

Preparation and use of working solution

The working solution for treating crops should be prepared in a special place, immediately before spraying. According to the instructions for use, measure out the required amount of herbicide. In a special glass or ceramic container, dilute the emulsion with water to a concentration of 20%. Pour the mother solution into a clean sprayer that has been tested for functionality and completeness, turn on the mixer and add water to the full volume. The container in which the drug was diluted is thoroughly washed, draining the water into the tank, and put away in an inaccessible place.

After this, the treatment of weeds begins.

Precautionary measures

When working with the herbicide "Eraser Extra", the following safety precautions should be observed:

• do not allow pregnant women, persons under 18 years of age, or patients with contraindications to work;
• those admitted to work must undergo labor safety training;
• workers are provided with special protective equipment - clothing, shoes, gloves, goggles, a respirator;
• do not carry out work in sanitary zones of water bodies and near housing;
• notify residents and owners of apiaries about the time of spraying;
• carry out work in the morning or evening in calm, windless weather;
• do not smoke, eat or drink until work is completed;
• transport the working solution in a sealed container in a closed transport;
• upon completion of work, remove clothes, clean them and place them in a special place;
• take a shower.

Degree of herbicide toxicity

Herbicide "Eraser Extra" belongs to the third class of danger. Things to remember:

• the drug is not toxic to barley and wheat, moderately dangerous to bees, dangerous to fish;
• it should be used with caution near reservoirs and water sources, observing the sanitary zone;
• spraying is not carried out during the daytime;
• treatment should be canceled if wind speed exceeds 4 m/s;
• areas for rest and eating are organized no closer than 300 m from the place of work;
• bees should be suspended for 3 to 24 hours;
• the area of ​​one-time treatment should not exceed 5 hectares;
• the drug is not used on the windward side of the residential area.

First aid for poisoning

When the first signs of poisoning appear and the health of the person spraying the crops deteriorates, it is worth taking first aid measures:

1. In case of contact with skin, wash off the substance with soap and water and treat with a slightly alkaline solution.
2. After the drug gets into the eyes, rinse them thoroughly under running water.
3. If a toxic substance enters the respiratory tract, remove clothing and a respirator from the victim. If breathing weakens, use ammonia, give access to fresh air, and, if necessary, perform artificial respiration.
4. If it enters the gastrointestinal tract, give a warm solution of potassium permanganate to drink and induce vomiting.
5. It is necessary to call a doctor or send the victim to a medical facility.

Is it compatible with other products?

According to the regulations for use, the herbicide “Eraser Extra” is used together with drugs aimed at controlling weeds of the annual development cycle.

To obtain a tank mixture, each of the proposed components is first diluted in water, tested for compatibility, and only then mixed.

Storage rules and periods

Herbicide "Eraser Extra" is stored in a special warehouse, separately from fertilizers and other chemicals. Only specialists should have access to it. The chemical must not be transported with food or animal feed.

In sealed original packaging, the drug can be stored for at least two years from the date of production, provided that the storage requirements are met.

The optimal temperature for storage is from -5 ⁰С to +35 ⁰С.

Similar means

Analogs of the herbicide "Eraser Extra" include the following drugs:

• "Avantix Extra";
• "Ibis 100";
• "Irbis";
• "Ovsyugen";
• "Ocelot";
• "Scorpio"
• "Tiger";
• "Tigran";
• "Phenoxop";
• "Foxtrot";
• "Jaguar Super".