Instructions for use of the herbicide Targa Super, consumption rates and analogues

Targa Super is a herbicide that, according to the instructions, is used for post-emergence treatment and destruction of cereal weeds in vegetable fields. The drug has systemic and selective activity and does not harm the main crops. The product not only quickly destroys, but controls the growth of annual and perennial grass weeds throughout the season.

Composition, release form and purpose of the herbicide Targa Super

This is a systemic and selective herbicide that is used to destroy annual and perennial cereal weeds in plantings of main crops. The drug is manufactured by the Japanese company NISSAN CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES, LTD.

The herbicide contains an active component - chisalofop-P-ethyl. The dosage form is a concentrated emulsion. Sold in canisters of 5...20 liters or in plastic bottles (1 liter).

How does the product work?

The herbicide only affects grass weeds. Active substances penetrate through the leaves and roots into the plant and are redistributed among the organs. The herbicide disrupts the synthesis of fatty acids and destroys the meristematic tissues of the rhizome.

The drug leads to the death of the above-ground and underground parts of the plant. The inhibitory effect and the first signs of damage can be observed after 1-2 days.

The weeds die completely within 1-2 weeks.

Application benefits

Advantages of the herbicide:

• quickly absorbed, retains herbicidal properties for a long time;
• used once per season, does not require re-treatment;
• destroys cereal weeds without harming the main crops;
• spraying does not depend on the weather;
• economical consumption;
• quickly disintegrates in the soil and does not affect subsequent crops.

Recommended rates of use of the drug

The herbicidal agent is used in the following dosages (at a working fluid consumption of 200-300 l/ha):

1. For potatoes: 2-3 l/ha.
2. For cabbage, beets, carrots, onions: 1-2 l/ha.
3. For rapeseed, sunflower: 0.75-1.5 l/ha.
4. For soybeans: 1-2 l/ha.
5. For flax: 2-3 l/ha.
6. For watermelon: 2 l/ha.
7. For tomatoes: 1-2 l/ha.

Methods for preparing the working solution

To prepare the herbicide solution, you need to use clean, soft water without impurities and suspended particles. Water intake from reservoirs must be carried out through filters. A fine sprayer is used to irrigate the field.

At first, its tank is half filled with water. Then the herbicide is added. After mixing, add the required amount of water. The matrix solution can be prepared manually and poured into the sprayer tank. When preparing the herbicide mixture, you cannot use galvanized utensils; only plastic containers are allowed.

Instructions for use

The herbicide is used to spray a field overgrown with weeds at the beginning of the growing season. On average, for the complete destruction of annual cereals, the application rate of the drug is 1 l/ha. For perennial cereals, this dosage is doubled and amounts to 2 l/ha.

To obtain the maximum effect after treatment with herbicide, you need to abandon mechanical cultivation of the soil for 5-10 days.

The field can be sprayed at any time, regardless of the development phase of the main crop. If the seedling method is used, then weed control is carried out 15-20 days after planting the seedlings. All weeds are sprayed in a targeted manner using a fine sprayer. Treatment is carried out in dry, windless, warm weather.

Security measures

Targa Super is non-toxic, but it is recommended to follow safety precautions when using it. It is prohibited to involve persons under 18 years of age, pregnant women, or people with medical contraindications in working with this herbicide.

To protect the body from herbicides, workers are provided with overalls, a respirator, shoes, safety glasses, and rubber gloves. After field work, it is recommended to wash your face and hands with warm water and soap, and rinse your mouth with a soda solution. It is prohibited to inhale vapors or drink the prepared herbicide solution.

Toxicity of the product

Targa Super herbicide received hazard class 3. The drug is non-toxic to humans, animals, birds, soil insects, and quickly disintegrates in the soil. Irrigation with herbicides is not carried out in specially protected natural areas (near water bodies, sources of drinking water supply). It is not recommended to spray weeds during the active summer of bees.

Compatibility with other substances

The herbicide Targa Super can be used with other chemicals to kill broad-leaved weeds. This drug is compatible with the herbicides Kontakttvin, Torero, Goltix 700. The chemical preparation Targa Super is used in tank mixtures with insecticidal and fungicidal agents.

Before using chemicals together, they are checked for compatibility. Herbicide Targa Super is recommended to be used with surfactant Olemix to increase the speed of action and enhance the effect.

Terms and conditions of storage

The herbicide must be stored in a warehouse specially designed for pesticides. The premises must meet sanitary and fire safety standards. The drug is stored in a tightly closed original container for 3 years from the date of manufacture. After the expiration date, it is prohibited to use the product. The room where the herbicide is kept is not allowed to be used for food storage.

Herbicide analogues

On sale you can find analogues of Targa Super with a similar composition and principle of action.For example, Norvel, Bagheera, Starga, Targon-S. These drugs are used to destroy weeds.

Herbicides destroy the leaves and roots of weeds and prevent their regeneration. When using drugs, you need to take into account that annuals die after 1-2 weeks, perennials - after 2-3 weeks. The effect of herbicides does not apply to vegetable crops.