In agriculture, it is important not only to grow a crop, but also to harvest it at the period of maximum readiness for consumption or storage. For these purposes, the use of a desiccant - the herbicide "Tongara" - is useful. With its help, you can improve product quality, dry seeds, achieve uniform ripening, reduce humidity levels and simplify and speed up harvesting.
Active ingredient and release form of desiccant "Tongara"
The drug "Tongara" belongs to dipyridylium derivatives and is a contact herbicide with continuous action.The active ingredient is diquat, 150 grams per liter. Available in the form of an aqueous solution (BP, preparative form), in canisters with a capacity of 10 liters.
Purpose and principle of operation of the product
Herbicide "Tongara" is used to treat the following plants before harvesting:
- Sunflower.
- Peas.
- Rape.
- Alfalfa.
- Carrot.
- Cabbage.
- Beet.
- Clover.
- Turnips.
- Broad beans.
- Soy.
- Radish.
- Sowing grain crops for seed material.
“Tongara” is a desiccant, that is, a substance that can reduce the amount of moisture in plant tissues. With its help, it is possible to accelerate the ripening of the crop, reduce seed loss, facilitate harvesting, and reduce storage losses due to the fact that the products will contain less moisture and the risk of rotting is minimized.
When applying a herbicide, the process of plants absorbing moisture from the soil slows down, which leads to the accumulation of nutrients in seeds, fruits and roots. This contributes to more uniform and rapid ripening, as well as drying of the green mass, which helps harvest the products with minimal losses.
Consumption rate and use of herbicide
The consumption rate of Tongara desiccant is 1.5-2 liters of the drug per hectare of cultivated plantings. This ensures high biological efficiency under any, even the most unfavorable, weather conditions. With the help of "Tongara" you can desiccate the crop in 5-7 days. Under favorable weather conditions, the application rate can be reduced by half without reducing the effectiveness of the drug.
Security measures
"Tongara" belongs to the 2nd class of danger to humans and the 3rd class of danger to bees.This means that in relation to humans and warm-blooded animals, the drug is a dangerous compound and requires compliance with the rules of spraying and personal protection. In relation to bees, "Tongara" is a low-hazard pesticide, however, it can kill from 1 to 5% of beneficial insects. To minimize harm, spraying is carried out in the morning and evening hours, when there are no bees flying. A distance of 2-3 kilometers from apiaries and individual hives is also required.
When processing, the following rules must be observed:
- Do not drink, eat or smoke while working.
- Wear closed clothing.
- Protect your face with a mask or respirator, goggles, and your hands with gloves.
- Do not allow people, domestic or farm animals to be in the treated areas.
- Do not apply the product at high temperatures or in direct sunlight.
Avoid contact of the solution with the skin and mucous membranes. If this happens, rinse the affected areas with clean water. If irritation occurs, seek medical attention.
Product compatibility
On sunflower crops, the drug can be successfully combined with urea. In the case of other products, it is necessary to perform test mixing to determine whether or not individual drugs are incompatible with Tongara.
Pesticide storage rules
Desiccant "Tongara" is stored under the following conditions:
- Closed containers that indicate that the contents are herbicides.
- Moderate temperature without changes and high humidity.
- Protection from direct sunlight.
The drug should be inaccessible to strangers, children and pets. It must be stored in specially designated areas.It is prohibited to keep the herbicide together with feed or food, or use it after the expiration date of the drug (36 months from the date of manufacture). Unused remains and expired products must be disposed of. Throwing in the trash is prohibited.
Analogues of the drug
In terms of the active ingredient used, the Tongara desiccant has the following analogues in the form of an aqueous solution:
- "Volat."
- "Golden Ring".
- "Hammer".
- "Reglon Super".
- "Reglon Forte".
- "Sukhovei".
The use of desiccants does not harm the crop, the active substance does not accumulate in plants and soil, and does not affect the germination and vegetation of the crop of the next agricultural year. When used correctly, Tongara desiccant and its analogues have minimal toxic effects on the environment and people.
