Meister Power is a herbicide that provides control of a wide range of weeds in corn crops. This product is considered one of the best selective herbicides. Thus, when used correctly, the amount of weeds will be reduced by approximately 90 percent, compared with the situation when this drug is not used.
Composition and release form of the drug
The drug is available in the form of an oily dispersion.The container for it is five-liter canisters. The composition of Master Power is as follows (the number of constituent elements per 1 liter of product in milligrams is indicated):
- foramsulfuron – 31500;
- methyl sodium iodosulfuron – 1000;
- methyl thiencarbazone – 10000.
The drug also contains cyprosulfamide (15,000 milligrams per hectare).
Mechanism of action Meister Power
The drug blocks acetolactate synthetase enzyme. This prevents the formation of amino acids at the points where weeds grow, and also stops cell division. The weed stops growing and does not compete with the crop being grown.
Advantages and disadvantages of the product
The advantages of the herbicide include the following:
- complete weed control;
- preventing the growth of weeds, regardless of the climate and soil on which the crop grows;
- there is no need to use tank mixtures;
- control of the 2nd wave of weeds;
- no need to use adhesives;
- the effect of burning grass going through the growing season.
This drug has practically no significant disadvantages. Minor disadvantages include the need to use only in the absence of wind gusts and no earlier than 6 hours before rain.
Consumption rate
The consumption rate of Meister Power is 1.25 liters per hectare (with optimal timing, the presence of dicotyledonous and cereal weeds).
For overgrowing grass in the later stages, it is recommended to use 1.5 liters of product per hectare.
Preparation of working solution
The spray solution is prepared immediately before use. To do this, the required volume of product is poured into the sprayer.It is advisable to pour the liquid directly into the sprayer tank (if the hydraulic mixer works normally). The device tank must be at least 50 percent filled with water.
How to apply herbicide correctly?
Instructions for using the drug are quite simple. Thus, crops need to be sprayed with ground-based boom sprayers, which are equipped with slotted tips for introducing active liquid elements into the soil.
Safety rules for use
When using a herbicide, the following rules must be observed:
- do not use with nitrogen fertilizers;
- do not use when corn is under stressful conditions or strong winds are blowing;
- spray crops at temperatures no higher than 25 degrees.
Toxicity to humans and animals
The drug has a hazard class of 2. It negatively affects the mucous membranes of the eyes of people and animals and causes irritation. Therefore, when processing crops, you need to use protective equipment.
Shelf life
The shelf life of the product is 3 years (subject to storage rules).
How to store?
The herbicide must be stored at temperatures from -10 to +35 degrees, preferably in a dark room.
Analogues of Meister Power
Instead of Meister Power, you can use other means that are considered its analogues:
- Trimmer. A universal systemic remedy that allows you to fight common annual and perennial dicotyledonous grass. Used when at least 3-5 leaves appear on the seedlings.
- Quasar. A systemic drug used against annual and perennial weeds after emergence.
- Miranda. A complex product in the form of a suspension. Designed to destroy weeds that have appeared among crops.
- Aztec.A soil herbicide used when corn is planted.
- Triton. The drug is absorbed into the leaves of the weeds, moves to their growing points, therefore, the weed dies in the shortest possible time.
- Turbin. Highly active remedy against cereal grass.
This is not a complete list of preparations for processing corn. There are funds introduced into the ground even before sowing the crop (Merlin, Saga).
Meister Power is the optimal product for preventing the appearance of weeds in corn fields.
It has practically no disadvantages. The main thing is to follow the rules of application so as not to harm the grown corn.
