Herbicide "Difilane" is an effective selective agent that belongs to the category of pre-emergence preparations. The substance successfully copes with annual cereals and some dicotyledonous weeds. It can be used in crops of corn, sugar beets, and soybeans. The composition is also suitable for processing fields with spring rapeseed and sunflower. To get the desired result and avoid active weed growth, it is important to follow the instructions.
Composition and release form of soil herbicide
The preparative form of the product is an emulsion concentrate. The active component of the drug is C-metolachlor. 1 liter of the substance contains 960 grams of the active ingredient. The product is sold in canisters with a capacity of 5 and 20 liters.
Scope and spectrum of action
The herbicide "Difilane" provokes blocking of cell division. This causes the weeds to stop growing and leads to their death. In grass weeds, the active component of the herbicide enters the coleoptile. As a result, twisting and death of the sprout occurs. In dicotyledonous plants, the active substance enters the cotyledons, causing their death.
The product helps to cope with the following types of weeds:
- chicken and hair millet;
- different types of bristlecone;
- gumai sprouts;
- various varieties of crabgrass;
- shepherd's purse;
- different types of chamomile;
- jasmine;
- garden purslane.
This is not a complete list of weeds that can be destroyed with herbicide. The advantages of the product include the following:
- protection of important cultivated plants at the initial stages of development;
- high efficiency against a wide range of annual cereals and dicotyledonous weeds;
- high selective activity against recommended plants;
- eliminating competition with weeds at the initial stage of crop development;
- lack of phytotoxicity and aftereffects;
- long period of action - the product protects crops for up to 8-10 weeks;
- compatibility with clomazone-based products and achieving a synergistic effect.
Instructions for use
The drug should be used during the first 3 days after planting. An important condition for optimal absorption of the product is sufficient soil moisture.If there is a shortage of soil moisture after using the herbicide, it is worth rolling the soil.
On soils with a high humus content, the amount of herbicide should be increased. This is due to the high absorption capacity of organic matter in the soil structure.
It is important to consider that the effectiveness of the substance directly depends on climatic conditions. Do not apply the herbicide in conditions of low temperatures and high humidity.
The maximum herbicidal effect can be obtained with high-quality leveling of the field surface. The fine-lumpy structure of the soil and the absence of plant remains are also important.
The dosage and features of use of the substance are given in the table:
| Herbicide use rate | cultivated plant | Weeds | Processing Features | Waiting period (number of treatments) |
| 1,3-1,6 | Soybeans, spring rapeseed, sunflower, corn | Annual cereals and some dicotyledons | It is necessary to spray the soil before sowing or before the crop sprouts appear. During drought, it is recommended to embed the substance into the soil - to a depth of no more than 5 centimeters. The consumption of working fluid is 200-400 liters per 1 hectare. | 60 (1) |
| 1,3-2 | Sugar beet | Annual cereals and a number of dicotyledonous weeds | It is necessary to spray the soil before sowing or before the crop sprouts appear. During drought, it is worth embedding the substance to a depth of no more than 5 centimeters.The consumption of working fluid is 200-400 liters per 1 hectare. | 60 (1) |
Safety precautions when working with Difiline
The herbicide "Difilane" belongs to the third class of danger. This means that the drug is considered low-risk. To ensure that the product does not cause harm, it is recommended to adhere to the following rules:
- carry out treatments in the morning or evening;
- use the product using personal protective equipment;
- during work, observe the rules of personal hygiene;
- When using the substance, do not eat, drink or smoke.
Pesticide Compatibility
To expand the spectrum of action of the substance, it is recommended to use Difiline tank mixtures with the Algorithm herbicide:
- If there is ragweed and other weeds on rapeseed, it is worth using 1 liter of Difiline and 0.12-0.15 liters of Algorithm per 1 hectare.
- To get rid of ragweed and white pigweed on soybeans, you need a combination of 1 liter of Difiline and 0.2-0.4 liters of Algorithm per 1 hectare.
It is also permissible to combine the product with other substances. The only exceptions are products that have a highly alkaline or acidic reaction. In each specific case, it is important to check the compatibility of drugs.
Storage conditions
It is recommended to store the herbicide in warehouses intended for pesticides. This should be done in an airtight container that is not damaged. If the substance is stored in accordance with the rules, its shelf life is 2 years from the date of production.
What can be replaced
Effective analogues of Difilane include the following drugs:
- "Vanguard";
- "Anaconda";
- "Metols";
- "Stream";
- "Simba."
"Difilane" is an effective herbicide that helps to cope with a wide range of weeds.In order for the substance to give the desired effect, it is important to strictly adhere to the dosage and rules for applying the product. Compliance with safety regulations when using the substance is of great importance.
