Post-emergence herbicides in agriculture are used to clear areas with crops of weeds. Let's consider the purpose and composition of the herbicide "Gazontrela", how it acts on weeds, and how to use it correctly. What measures should be taken to ensure safe use, what can be combined with, how and how much to store, what can be replaced.
Composition and release form of the drug "Gazontrel"
The manufacturer of Gazontrel is EuroSemena LLC, the drug is available in the form of an aqueous solution, with clopyralid as the active substance, in an amount of 300 g per 1 liter.The herbicide has a systemic effect, and by the nature of its action it is a selective drug. Packaged in ampoules of 3 ml and bottles of 50 ml.
Spectrum and operating principle
"Gazontrel" has high herbicidal activity and destroys weed species belonging to the legume, umbelliferous, Asteraceae and buckwheat families. It is mainly used to protect lawns, strawberry plants, as well as sugar beets, flax, grains and cruciferous crops. Destroys 1-year-old 2-lobed and root-sprouting perennial weed species.
Clopyralid from Gazontrel is absorbed by the leaf blades and roots of weeds. The long-term effect of the drug is based on the penetration of the active substance into the roots of the weeds. Stops growth and causes plant death. Growth cessation and wilting are observed on the 2nd day after treatment, the weeds die on the 3rd day. Shows best performance at temperatures of 20-25 °C and dry weather.
One treatment with the herbicide "Gazontrel" is enough to completely clear the area of harmful plants, provided that there are no new weed shoots. It is especially effective against weeds when they grow rapidly. "Gazontrel" is considered the best remedy that can destroy thistle and thistle.
How to use it correctly?
For treating lawns, the application rate against 1-year-old weeds is 1.5 ml per 5 liters of water, against perennial weeds - 6 ml per 5 liters of water, for strawberries - 3 ml per 3 liters of water. Strawberries are treated against weeds after harvesting all the berries, using 3 liters of solution per 50 square meters. m. Lawns, according to the instructions for use, are sprayed after the 1st mowing, using 5 liters of solution per hundred square meters. There is no waiting period, the number of sprays is 1.
Security measures
"Gazontrel" is a herbicide belonging to drugs with class 3 hazard for humans and bees. It is necessary to work with low-toxic products and their solutions in protective clothing and using protective devices to protect the eyes, skin of the hands and respiratory tract from damage - goggles, gloves and a respirator. Do not remove them while processing continues. After it, you need to wash your hands and face with soap, wash the areas where the solution accidentally came into contact.
You cannot use the herbicide "Gazontrel" in areas located near water bodies - clopyralid can be dangerous for fish.
Compatibility
"Gazontrel" is excellent for combining with other agricultural products; it can be mixed with pesticides for various purposes. To ensure compatibility, you need to mix a small volume in a separate container before dissolving the entire volume of drugs. If no undesirable reaction is observed, you can mix the main volume for the working solution.
Storage conditions and periods
Gazontrel can be stored for 2 years, starting from the time of release. The manufacturer indicates in the instructions that the product should be stored only in the original, unopened packaging. Conditions for successful conservation are moderate temperature, darkened room with dry air. Other agricultural products and fertilizers can be stored in a warehouse with herbicide; food, household products, and livestock feed cannot be stored.
After expiration of the shelf life, the herbicide must be disposed of. Its effectiveness decreases, and its use turns out to be inappropriate.
Substitutes
Analogs of "Gazontrel" for agricultural use: "Agron Grand", "Agron", "Bolid", "Bris", "Acteon", "Alpha-Pyralid", "Galera-334", "Galion", "Cleo" , “Clippard”, “Clopyride”, “Clopefir”, “Clorid”, “Bis-750”, “Vybor-300”, “Lerashans”, “Lontrel-300”, “Pyraclide”, “Premier-300”, “ Losk", "Meridian", "RapsAgro", "Rapsan", "Silard", "Chermen", "Shanstrel-300", "Tatrel-300", "Hator", "Efilon" and others. In personal households you can use “Longan”, “Klorit”, “Hacker”. All herbicides contain clopyralid in different concentrations.
"Gazontrel" is used to destroy weeds on lawns, strawberry plantings and some other crops. Destroys both 1-year and perennial species. Highly effective, only 1 spraying is carried out, which completely destroys weeds.
