Instructions for use of the herbicide Proweed

Summer cottages, gardens and vegetable gardens should always be clean, well-groomed and attractive. Often this is prevented by the active growth of weeds. To defeat them once and for all, you need the most effective and at the same time safe means. Let's look at how to use Weed Weeder correctly, get acquainted with the features and advantages of this product, as well as the basic precautions that must be observed.

Composition, release form and purpose of the drug "Propolol"

"Propolol" is a post-emergence herbicide. It is produced in the form of water-dispersible granules - this means that, dissolving in water, the product acquires a uniform consistency.

The herbicidal preparation "Propolol" contains two active ingredients:

• dicamba (3,6-Dichloro-2-methoxybenzoic acid);
• chlorsulfuron (dimethylamine and dimethylethanolamine salts).

Designed to provide grain crops with reliable protection from annual and perennial weeds. "Propolol" destroys even those types of weeds that are resistant to herbicides such as MCPA and 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid.

Mechanism of action of weed killer

"Weeding" is characterized by a systemic selective effect. The active components of the product affect the green mass and penetrate deep into the rhizome of the weed through its stems and leaves. As a result, the weed, unable to receive nutrients, dies. The result of using the product, as a rule, appears on the seventh day from the moment of treatment.

This drug has a herbicidal effect exclusively on weeds. Cultivated plants remain unharmed.

Advantages and disadvantages of herbicide

Speaking about the main positive aspects of the weed killer “Propolol”, it should be noted:

• effective control of difficult to remove weed species;
• ease of use, ease of dosing;
• absolute safety for cultural plantings growing in the treated area;
• possibility of simultaneous use with humates;
• economical use;
• long shelf life of the drug - at least five years from the date of production;
• more affordable cost compared to other types of popular weed control drugs.

The drug has no negative aspects, so it is recommended for use on private farms.

Consumption rate for different plants

Depending on the varieties of plants being treated, different dosages of the drug “Propolol” are used.

You can get acquainted with them in more detail from the table below.

When using the product “Proweed” on private farms, the following standards apply.

Methods for preparing the working solution

The solution for destroying weeds must be prepared immediately on the day the area is treated.

If you prepare it in advance, it will lose all its herbicidal properties.

The process is very simple. All that is needed for this is to dilute 2 grams of highly concentrated product in 5 liters of cool water. This volume of the prepared solution is enough to spray 100 square meters of land.

Instructions for use of the drug

According to the instructions for use, the weed killer “Proweed” must be used strictly in the permissible dosage. Treatment of areas should only be carried out on dry and windless days. At the same time, there should be no moisture on the weeds, including droplets of dew - otherwise the desired result will not be achieved.The most preferable time for work is early morning or evening hours.

The drug should be diluted in containers that are not used for preparing and consuming food. The standard dosage is 2 grams of product per 5 liters of water.

The optimal air temperature for using the drug “Propolol” is within +15-25 degrees Celsius. The product can also be used in the autumn, after the harvest has been harvested - when the average temperature is about +12 degrees - but in this case the action of the active components slows down somewhat.

For the best irrigation of green mass, it is recommended to use sprayers equipped with small nozzles.

Safety precautions for use

Being a chemical substance, the herbicide “Propolol” carries a certain danger to humans and domestic animals. To neutralize it, it is important to remember the measures for the safe use of this product:

1. The anti-weed solution must be prepared strictly before use. It cannot be stored before or after the procedure. Residues should be disposed of in a special waste pit.
2. When starting work, you need to put on protective elements - a mask or goggles, as well as household gloves.
3. To protect your body, wear long-sleeved trousers and a jacket made of rubberized fabric, as well as rubber boots.
4. It is better to cover garden crops that grow near the treatment site with a protective film in advance.
5. When irrigating the area, it is necessary to ensure that the prepared solution is not accidentally drunk by nearby pets.
6. After completing the irrigation process, the solution container must be thoroughly washed and dried.
7. Work clothes should be carefully removed, washed your face and rinsed your mouth with a solution of baking soda.
8. If the herbicide has been accidentally scattered or spilled, it is necessary to collect it as quickly as possible from the treated area.

Degree of toxicity

The herbicide "Propolol" has been assigned the third degree of toxicity. This means that it is low toxic to humans and bees.

Compatibility of the herbicide with other products

"Propolol" is compatible with agrochemicals and pesticides based on tridiamefon, clopyramide and propicanazole. Before using several products, it is recommended to test for physical and chemical compatibility by mixing them in one container.

How to store it correctly

“Weeding” should be stored in its original sealed packaging, placed in a dark place protected from sunlight. The product tolerates temperatures well from -30 to +30 degrees.

Analogs

Available substitutes for Propolol include Eptam, Linuron-50, Thioacetamide, and Monuron. All these drugs have a systemic selective effect on weeds.