Herbicide Select is a new unique drug that has a systemic and selective effect. In the agricultural industry, it is used to protect soybeans, rapeseed, sunflower and beets from thickets of annual and perennial weeds. You will find information about this drug and its correct use below.
- Composition and release form of the product
- Advantages of the drug
- Mechanism of action of the herbicide Select
- Weed Activity Spectrum
- Duration of action
- Consumption rates
- Preparation of the working substance
- Instructions for use
- Safety precautions
- Toxicity
- Is it compatible with other drugs?
- Terms and conditions of storage
- Similar herbicides
- Bottom line
Composition and release form of the product
The substance is available in the form of a highly concentrated emulsion.The active ingredient is clethodim (120 g/l). Sold in 5 liter plastic canisters.
Advantages of the drug
Select is in great demand among consumers because:
- copes well with more than 40 types of weeds, even with carrion;
- safe for broadleaf crops;
- does not have a negative impact on crop rotation;
- effective against the root system and green above-ground parts of weeds;
- half-disintegrates in soil within 72 hours;
- quickly penetrates the plants, so if it rains an hour after spraying, it will not affect the result;
- suitable for use at any stage of development of a cultivated plant;
- has a convenient preparative form;
- safe for mammals, birds and bees;
- can be used near open water bodies;
- non-phytotoxic.
Mechanism of action of the herbicide Select
During processing, it is quickly absorbed by weeds and passes into its roots. After a couple of hours, the herbicide will fully penetrate the weeds, stopping cell division and photosynthesis.
The type of soil and weather conditions do not affect the effectiveness of the drug. It shows good results in small doses, and when used in a tank mixture it reduces the dosage of other pesticides.
Weeds completely die after spraying after 1-2 weeks. New ones may appear in at least 8 weeks.
Weed Activity Spectrum
Almost 40 species of annual and perennial grass weeds are completely killed by Select. This even includes carrion.
The herbicide is practically useless against:
- creeping wheatgrass;
- bristlecone;
- Aleppo sorghum;
- sundews;
- pigweed;
- millet
It also does not affect weeds that appeared after spraying.
Duration of action
If the dosage is calculated correctly and spraying is carried out, new weeds should appear in about 2 months.
Consumption rates
The standard rate of Selecta is 50-60 liters per hectare. The product is suitable for spraying only. To treat a hectare of annual cereal plants, up to 700 ml of the substance is needed, for perennials - 1.8 liters.
The consumption rate of the substance is about 300 liters of diluted emulsion per hectare.
Preparation of the working substance
The mixture must be prepared immediately before use. Only clean water is suitable for this. It can also be a technical liquid, the main thing is that it does not contain suspensions and mechanical impurities that could clog the sprayer nozzles.
Fill the sprayer tank halfway with water, turn on the mixer and add the required amount of Select. When everything is well mixed, fill the tank to the top with water. If foam forms during stirring, you can add a little antifoaming agent to the solution.
Instructions for use
Treatment should be carried out during the period when 2-6 leaves appear on the weeds. The vegetation of cultivated plants does not affect this.
It is recommended to perform the procedure early in the morning or in the evening. If there is a strong squally wind outside, it is better to postpone it. Rain or temperature changes do not affect the performance of Select.
Spraying can be done once a season. Contact with treated crops is possible only 7 days after the procedure. Mechanized work is permitted 72 hours after application.
| Culture | Weed type | Herbicide quantity | When to spray |
| Beet |
Annual cereals |
0.6-0.7 l per hectare |
When the weeds have 2-4 leaves |
| Rapeseed, soybean | 0.5-0.7 l per hectare of crops | ||
| Beetroot, sunflower, soybean and rapeseed | Cereal perennials, creeping wheatgrass | 1.6-1.8 l per hectare of crops | When creeping wheatgrass reaches a height of 20 cm |
Violating the instructions is strictly prohibited, as this may negatively affect the condition of cultivated plants and their yield.
The maximum effectiveness of the drug is achieved at a temperature of +8-25 degrees and a humidity of 65-90 percent.
If it is very hot and dry outside, the herbicide may lose some of its effectiveness.
Safety precautions
Spraying should be carried out in a protective suit, gloves, goggles and a mask, and avoid contact of the solution with the skin and mucous membranes. After successfully completing the procedure, you should thoroughly wash your hands and wash your face.
The herbicide is safe for bees, but it must be applied when the bees do not fly out.
Toxicity
Selecta has a third hazard class, so it is relatively safe for mammals.
Is it compatible with other drugs?
Select does not interact with other herbicides, so such mixing is best avoided. There is some antagonism in tank mixtures with bentazone and imazaquin, which are used to control broadleaf weeds.
Terms and conditions of storage
Select should be stored in its original packaging in a dry, dark, well-ventilated area. It is suitable for 2 years from the date of issue and provided that the integrity of its packaging has not been compromised. Contact of the substance with food and food is prohibited.
Similar herbicides
The only analogue of Select is Centurion.
Bottom line
Select is one of the most effective herbicides that destroys weeds for a long time. With its help, you can achieve a better harvest and will not spend a lot of time on inter-row cultivation.
