"Tornado-500" is a systemic preparation that belongs to the category of continuous action herbicides. It helps to completely destroy weeds. In this case, the substance acts on above-ground and underground fragments. The substance affects only green leaves. However, it is not active on the ground surface. If the instructions are followed, the composition does not pose a threat to people and nature.
Composition and formulation of the herbicide "Tornado-500"
The active component of the substance is considered to be the isopropylamine salt of glyphosate acid.1 liter contains 500 grams of active ingredient. The drug is released in the form of an aqueous solution.
Spectrum of action
The drug copes with all cereal dicotyledonous weeds of different ages. It destroys field thistle and bindweed. The product is also effective against creeping wheatgrass and palmate pigweed. If necessary, the composition successfully copes with willow, acacia, maple, alder and other trees.
How the product works
The active component of the product enters the plant structure through foliage and other green fragments. After which it spreads throughout all elements of the weed and penetrates to the roots.
With the help of the composition it is possible to cope with cereal and dicotyledonous weeds, including the most dangerous varieties. These include pink sow thistle, field bindweed, and creeping wheatgrass.
Instructions for use
In order for the use of a substance to produce results, it is important to follow the instructions for its use:
- It is best to apply the substance while the weed is fresh and growing quickly. This means that the soil contains a lot of moisture.
- In hot and dry weather, it is recommended to treat plantings in the morning and evening. If there is severe drought, you should not spray the beds.
- The drug should not be used if precipitation is expected within 4-6 hours after treatment. This also applies to heavy dew. Moisture dilutes the substance on the surface of the leaves, reducing its effectiveness.
- If there is a large amount of dust on the surface of the leaves, the substance has difficulty penetrating the plant structure. Therefore, it is recommended to treat them after precipitation and washing off dust from the surface of the foliage.
- To effectively destroy weeds, it is advisable to cultivate the soil only 14 days after spraying. Earlier tillage reduces the effectiveness of the impact.
- It is imperative to consider the developmental stage of the perennial weed at the time of exposure. It is recommended to process it at the stage of outflow of plastic elements to the roots.
- Do not exceed the amount of working fluid yourself. This provokes a decrease in the flow of active components into the weed.
- When spraying fields, it is important to ensure that the herbicide does not get on crops or forest plantations. To prevent the substance from drifting onto crops, fields should be processed at a wind speed of no more than 5 meters per second.
When processing vegetative weeds on the ground, the consumption rate is 100-200 liters per 1 hectare. When using aviation methods, it is enough to use 25-50 liters per 1 hectare. When carrying out desiccation, 50-100 liters of the substance are used per 1 hectare.
The dosage and rules for using the product are indicated in the table:
| Culture | Consumption rate | Term of use | Purpose | Number of treatments |
| Sunflower | 1,5-2 | Plantings should be sprayed at the stage when the baskets begin to turn brown. In this case, the seed moisture content should be no more than 30%. | Desiccation | 1 |
| Soybeans | 1,5-2 | It is recommended to spray the plantings at the initial stage of browning of the beans located in the middle and lower tiers. This is done at least 10 days before harvest. | Desiccation | 3 |
| Cereal plants | 1,5-2 | Plantings must be sprayed 14 days before harvest. | Downy mildew | 3 |
| Rape | 1,5-2 | It is worth spraying the plantings at the stage of natural maturation. This is done when 70-75% of the pods are browned. | Desiccation | 1 |
| Peas | 1,5-2 | It is recommended to treat the plantings a couple of weeks before harvesting. | Desiccation | 1 |
Safety precautions for use
It is recommended to process plantings in the absence of animals and children. Special clothing, a respirator, and gloves are suitable for work. The composition should be kept away from medications, food, and animal feed. This should be done in a dry and cool place.
Do not eat, drink or smoke while spraying. For the production of working fluid, containers for food and drinking water must not be used.
Compatibility with other pesticides
To increase the effectiveness of the substance, it can be combined with other herbicide substances - in particular, with Magnum. It is also allowed to use supplements in the form of nitrogen fertilizers. These include ammonium nitrate. In addition, ammonium sulfate is allowed to be used.
How to store the product
The composition must be stored in pesticide warehouses. This should be done in a sealed container at a temperature from -15 to +40 degrees. When a substance freezes, it must be mixed well. Moreover, its quality characteristics do not deteriorate. The shelf life is 5 years.
Analogs
The drug Roundup is considered an effective replacement.
"Tornado" is an effective herbicide that is highly effective. In order for it to give the desired result, it is important to strictly follow the instructions.
