Content
- 1 Composition and release form
- 2 Active ingredient of the herbicide Agritox
- 3 Advantages and disadvantages
- 4 Preparation of working solution
- 5 Instructions for use of the herbicide Agritox
- 6 Compatibility with other tools
- 7 Hazard class of the drug Agritox
- 8 Analogues
- 9 Conclusion
- 10 Reviews from summer residents about the drug Agritox
The herbicide Agritox is a systemic drug with a selective effect. Designed to control annual dicotyledonous weeds of various crops, including grains, peas, potatoes, alfalfa. It is important to prepare the working solution correctly and use it correctly.
Composition and release form
The drug belongs to the class of aryloxyalkanecarboxylic acids. 59% of the composition is represented by MCPA.
The drug Agritox is sold in the form of a water-soluble concentrate. More often, plastic canisters with a volume of 10-20 liters are found on sale. Less often these are bottles with a capacity of 0.5 liters.
Active ingredient of the herbicide Agritox
The active ingredient of the drug is MCPA. The herbicide is a complex of salts:
- dimethylamine;
- sodium;
- potassium
This combination inhibits the synthesis of enzymes and growth substances, suppressing the respiration and photosynthesis of weeds.The sprayed solution is absorbed by the leaves of the plants, but its effect also extends to other above-ground parts and the root system.
Advantages and disadvantages
Agritox is a highly effective drug. Its advantages are:
- permissibility of use for a large number of crops;
- effectiveness relative to the most common and harmful weeds;
- possibility of use in tank mixtures and enhancing overall efficiency;
- mixing with other drugs allows you to reduce their dosage and toxicity;
- impact on both the above-ground parts of plants and the root system;
- low danger to bees;
- selective action – aimed at weeds, safe for cultivated plants.
The herbicide also has disadvantages:
- high danger to humans;
- low sensitivity of some weeds;
- The speed and strength of action is affected by air temperature and soil moisture level.
Odorless chamomile, common wormwood, gum, black nightshade, garden and field sow thistle are slightly sensitive to the herbicide.
Preparation of working solution
The preparation of the working solution from the concentrate begins immediately before the planned processing of the crops. The algorithm is simple:
- Prepare the spray tank.
- Pour clean water, filling the tank halfway.
- Pour 5 liters of water into a separate container, add herbicide - the volume depends on the crop being treated.
- Mix the drug thoroughly with water.
- Pour the prepared solution into the spray tank and mix.
The effectiveness of the drug depends on the correct preparation and use of the solution. Full results are observed only when treating weeds with a freshly prepared product.
Instructions for use of the herbicide Agritox
It is recommended to treat weeds with Agritox on windless days. The air temperature should be between 10-20 °C. During frosts and droughts, fields are not cultivated. These conditions are important for the effectiveness of the herbicide.
When treating fields with a pesticide, the guidance and supervision of specialists is necessary. You need to work in special clothing. Be sure to use personal protective equipment:
- gloves;
- respirators;
- glasses.
When working with herbicide, the container with the prepared solution should always remain under supervision. It is unacceptable to use a pesticide if there are fish ponds nearby. If fields are used as pastures, animals can be released onto them after 45-50 days.
After finishing working with the herbicide, be sure to wash your hands thoroughly. This must be done after preparing the solution. After treatment, body washing is recommended. Use running shower water.
If undiluted concentrate or prepared working solution of the herbicide gets on the skin, it must be carefully removed. Rubbing or spreading the drug over the body is prohibited.
It is recommended to prepare the volume of solution strictly necessary for treatment - its remains should not be poured into reservoirs of any type
Methods of using the drug Agritox depend on the crop being treated. There are few differences.
Agritox herbicide for potatoes
According to the instructions for using Agritox VK for processing potatoes, prepare a working solution of 3 liters of water and 12 ml of herbicide per hundred square meters. Spray the crop once. Per 1 hectare, the consumption of Agritox working fluid is 200-300 liters.Treatment is carried out until shoots appear or when the tops are up to 10-15 cm high.
Exceeding the application rate may slightly slow down the growth of the crop, as it creates stress for it. The situation will normalize in 1-1.5 weeks.
The use of the herbicide is not recommended if the potato tops have been damaged by frost or hail. The waiting period after treatment is 60 days - before this period, root crops cannot be dug up for storage or eaten. Taking into account these features, the herbicide is not recommended for very early varieties.
Agritox herbicide for alfalfa
Alfalfa is sprayed with Agritox in the 1-2 trigeminal leaf phase. The crop is treated as standard against annual dicotyledonous weeds. The working solution is prepared according to the standard algorithm. Consumption per hectare is 200-300 l (0.5-0.75 l for cooking). Processing is carried out once.
Agritox herbicide for peas
Peas are treated with this preparation once. The crop is sprayed in the phase of 3-5 true leaves, when the plant height is 10-15 cm. The working solution is prepared according to the standard algorithm at the rate of 0.5-0.8 liters per hectare. The waiting period is 60 days. The consumption of Agritox herbicide for peas and grain is 200-300 liters per 1 hectare.
Agritox herbicide for grains
Cereal crops are sprayed with the drug once. The waiting time after processing is 60 days. The features of the work process are identical for both winter and spring crops.
Crops are sprayed in the tillering phase, until the emergence into the tube begins. 200-300 liters of working solution are consumed per 1 hectare. For preparation, take 1-1.5 liters of the drug.
Compatibility with other tools
The herbicide can be used for tank mixtures. The drug is compatible with the following drugs:
- bromoxynil;
- fungicides;
- insecticides;
- sulfonylurea;
- growth regulators;
- herbicides;
- mineral fertilizers.
Fertilizers, insecticides and fungicides can be mixed with Agritox if the periods of their application coincide.
Agritox and alkaline pesticides should not be used together
Hazard class of the drug Agritox
The drug belongs to the second hazard class. This is considered high level. Recommended for use in agriculture under the supervision of an agronomist.
For bees, danger class is third. This means low risk, insect mortality in the range of 1-5%. A 2-3 km border protection zone is recommended, summer is limited to 1-2 days.
If you follow the pesticide consumption rate, it is safe for nature (no phytotoxicity).
Analogues
In addition to Agritox, there are other herbicides based on MCPA. Analogs for it are:
- Lintaplant;
- Herbitox;
- Amethyl.
Analogues of the drug are also sold in the form of water-soluble concentrates. All of them have a systemic selective effect.
Conclusion
Herbicide Agritox is a systemic drug against dicotyledonous weeds; it acts selectively without harming cultivated plants. The danger class for humans is high, so it is important to strictly adhere to contraindications and not ignore precautions. The features of pesticide treatment depend on the type of crop; the working solution is prepared according to a standard algorithm, changing only the dosage.
Reviews from summer residents about the drug Agritox
