Instructions for using the continuous action herbicide Roundup against weeds and how to dilute them correctly

Roundup herbicide is used for weeds. This chemical is used only once - before the garden plants emerge. The herbicide is sold in bottles. The liquid is diluted with water, and the weeds are irrigated with the prepared solution. Spraying is carried out in dry weather, after rain, since clean leaves absorb active substances better. A single treatment protects the garden from weeds for 1-2 months.

Composition, release form and purpose of the drug Roundup

The continuous action herbicide Roundup can be used to control weeds. This is a liquid that is sold in plastic bottles of 50-1000 milliliters. Manufacturer: August company.

The herbicide affects weeds due to the active substance it contains - glyphosate. The drug destroys annual, perennial, cereal and dicotyledonous weeds. Helps protect vineyards, fruit and citrus crops.

Roundup is diluted with water in the dosage specified in the instructions for use of this chemical. The working solution is sprayed on weeds until the plants emerge.

How does the product work?

The herbicide is taken in the dose specified in the instructions for the drug and dissolved in water. The solution is sprayed onto weeds. The active substance enters the plants through stomata and pores. The drug inhibits the processes of photosynthesis and respiration of weeds. A week after treatment, the plants turn yellow and dry out.

Active substances enter the weeds through the leaves after spraying with a herbicide solution.

In the soil, the chemical quickly disintegrates and does not affect seed germination.

Advantages and disadvantages of the drug

The herbicide has a number of advantages:

• quickly penetrates into weeds and causes their death;
• after treatment, the garden is protected from weeds for 1-2 months;
• non-toxic to humans;
• saves from 300 types of weeds;
• reduces the amount of mechanical tillage;
• destroys leaves and roots of weeds;
• increases the germination of cultivated plants;
• does not accumulate in the soil.

Disadvantages of the drug:

• if used incorrectly, it can lead to the death of cultivated plants growing in the neighborhood;
• if released into the air, it can poison bees.

Consumption rate for different plants

The herbicide is dissolved in water in the following proportions:

1. Against perennial weeds: 10 milliliters per 1 liter of water.
2. Against annual weeds: 6 milliliters per 1 liter of liquid.
3. Against annual dicotyledons: 8 milliliters per 1 liter of water.
4. Against trees: 10 milliliters per 1 liter of liquid.
5. Against aquatic plants: 6 milliliters per 1 liter of water.

The poison is sprayed onto the weeds before the crops emerge. For an area of ​​100 square meters you need 5 liters of solution. It is advisable to buy the herbicide in a small jar and use it immediately.

To irrigate 100 square meters of area you need 5 liters of water and 50 milliliters of herbicide.

How to properly prepare a working solution

Roundup should be diluted with clean water at room temperature. The solution is prepared in a plastic bucket or canister. First, measure out the required amount of water, then pour out the herbicide and mix the liquid thoroughly. The working solution is prepared immediately before use.

How to use the product?

According to the instructions for use, a solution prepared from water and herbicide is used to irrigate weeds until the plants emerge. Roundup can be used before and 3-5 days after sowing garden crops. The main thing is that the chemical gets only onto the above-ground part of the weeds.

Vegetation treatment is carried out after rain, in dry and windless weather. Half a liter of solution is sprayed over an area of ​​10 square meters. Treatment is carried out in close proximity to the weeds.The solution is sprayed throughout the garden using a sprayer. Unused residues are dumped outside the field.

Precautions for use

Spraying plants should be carried out in a protective suit, rubber gloves, goggles and a mask. It is prohibited to use food containers to prepare the solution. Do not drink or inhale herbicide vapors. After working in the garden, you need to take off your protective suit and wash your face and hands with soap and water. If liquid gets into your eyes, rinse them with running water. In case of herbicide poisoning, it is recommended to rinse the stomach with a solution of soda or salt and induce vomiting.

Degree of toxicity

Roundup is a Class 3 chemical. The drug does not cause any harm to humans. However, in high concentrations, if it gets into the eyes, it can cause pain and swelling. If you accidentally drink it, all the signs of poisoning will appear (nausea, headache), as well as an allergic reaction.

The herbicide solution is dangerous for bees and can lead to their death. Once on the ground, this chemical inhibits the vital activity of insects and worms.

Compatibility with other tools

Roundup can be used in conjunction with other herbicides to kill weeds. The combined use of various herbicides helps to get rid of almost all weeds growing in the garden. True, the dosage of the drugs needs to be reduced slightly.

Storage rules and periods

Roundup is stored in a plastic bottle in a dry place at room temperature. The shelf life of this drug is 5 years. Do not store liquid at temperatures below -5 and above +35 degrees Celsius. The remaining working solution is immediately poured outside the garden.

Where to buy and how much does the drug cost?

Roundup can be purchased at any retail outlet that sells plant seeds, fertilizers, and insect and disease repellents. The herbicide is sold at market stalls offering rodent pesticides and weed control products. The cost of a 50-milliliter bottle depends on the seller’s markup and ranges from 1 to 3 dollars (in equivalent).

Herbicide analogues

Similar herbicides can be used instead of Roundup. These chemicals have a similar composition and principle of action. The active substances of herbicides penetrate into the weeds and lead to their death. Roundup analogues: Otaman, Total, Tornado 500, Glyfovit Extra.