"Chistogryad" is a relatively new weed killer that allows you to achieve excellent results. The substance is considered a continuous herbicide and desiccant. Instructions for use of the herbicide "Chistogryad"» must be strictly followed. Only with strict adherence to dosages is it possible to obtain good results and get rid of weeds.
Description
This universal herbicide has a general exterminating effect. Its action is aimed at destroying annual and perennial weeds - cereals and dicotyledons.The substance enters weeds through leaves or other green fragments and spreads through other organs, reaching the roots.
The herbicide inhibits the production of aromatic amino acids. This provokes damage to growth points and death of underground and above-ground organs. Clear signs of herbicidal effect on annual weeds become visible after 4-5 days, on perennial weeds - after 7-10 days. First, the leaves turn yellow, then turn brown and dry out. Later, the stems and root system die off. It takes 2-3 weeks for the weeds to completely die off.
To make a working fluid, you need to combine a certain amount of the product with 1 liter of water and mix thoroughly. After this, add water to obtain the required volume. Specific dosages are given in the table:
| Weeds | Application rate | Processing Features | Working solution costs |
| Grass and dicotyledonous weeds | 100 milliliters per 6 liters of water | Spraying vegetative weeds 10-20 days before planting potatoes, vegetables, and flower plants.
Autumn spraying of weeds after harvesting. |
3 liters per 100 square meters |
| Cereal and dicotyledonous weeds, including malicious ones | 100 milliliters per 4 liters of water |
Composition of the product
The product is available in the form of an aqueous solution. In 1 liter of the substance there are 360 grams of glyphosate acid. A variety of packaging is available for sale - ampoules of 10 or 25 milliliters, bottles in boxes of 50 or 100 milliliters. Larger bottles of 450, 500 or 900 milliliters are also available.
Why use
The drug "Chistogryad" is intended to combat annual and perennial weeds - cereals and dicotyledons.It is used for spraying vegetative plants before planting potatoes, vegetables, and flower plants. The composition is also used before planting the lawn. It can be used to destroy unwanted vegetation after harvesting.
How does it affect weeds?
The basis of the drug is the isopropylamine salt of glyphosate. The substance enters the plant and disrupts the metabolism of weeds. In this case, the enzymatic synthesis of amino acids is delayed. As the sap moves, glyphosate gets into every part of the plant, including the roots.
The first symptoms of weed damage can be seen approximately 1.5 weeks after treatment. After 3 weeks, the herbs dry out completely and die. It is necessary to treat plants using a spray bottle on the leaves. The fact is that the root system will not fully absorb toxic substances.
Precautionary measures
Processing should be carried out only in personal protective equipment. First of all, you should protect your face and hands. It is prohibited to eat, drink or smoke while working. Spilled parts of the working fluid should be immediately covered with a layer of sand, earth or other sorbent. It is recommended to immediately wash the packaging of the product and dispose of it in specially designated places. It is prohibited to reuse washed containers.
In case of drug poisoning, a person needs to provide timely assistance:
- In case of contact with skin, remove the solution with cotton wool and wash the area thoroughly with soap.
- In case of contact with eyes, rinse with clean running water.
- If the substance enters the respiratory tract, remove the person from the area of action and change clothes. You should also rinse your mouth with water.
- If the product gets into the body, give a suspension of activated carbon and plenty of water to drink.
Useful tips
When using the product, you must follow a number of important recommendations:
- In hot and dry weather, it is recommended to spray weeds in the morning and evening. During severe drought, it is not worth cultivating the plantings.
- If the foliage of the weeds is covered with a layer of dust and the herbicide has difficulty penetrating the plants, it is better to wait for precipitation and only then apply the substance.
- You should not carry out treatment if there is a risk of precipitation within 4-6 hours after spraying.
- It is not recommended to use the product if the wind speed exceeds 5 meters per second.
- It is important to avoid drift of the substance onto cultivated plants and forest belts.
- To effectively combat perennial plants, the soil is allowed to be cultivated no earlier than 2 weeks after treatment. Earlier treatment of the soil can significantly reduce the effectiveness of the product.
- It is imperative to take into account the development phase of perennial weeds during spraying. It is best to carry out treatment during the predominant outflow of plastic elements to the roots.
Possible analogues
The most effective analogues of the substance include the following:
- "Fighter";
- "Typhoon";
- "Agrokiller";
- "Swift".
"Chistogryad" is an effective herbicide that helps to cope with a number of weeds. In order for the product to give the required result, it is important to strictly adhere to the rules for its use and observe the dosage when applying the composition.
