Herbicide Boxer: instructions for use on potatoes, onions, carrots, garlic

Content

1 Composition and release form
2 Operating principle
3 Advantages and disadvantages
4 Preparation of working solution
5 Instructions for use and consumption rate of the drug Boxer
6 Duration of protective action
7 Compatibility with other tools
8 Security measures
9 Analogues of the herbicide Boxer
10 Conclusion
11 Reviews of the herbicide Boxer

Herbicide Boxer is a systemic pesticide that inhibits the growth of weeds that interfere with the development of vegetables, cereals, legumes, and potatoes. It is highly effective and has a safe composition. Not phytotoxic, not dangerous for humans, domestic animals, bees. The period of protective action is very high and amounts to 50 days. Therefore, it is enough to carry out 1-2 treatments per season. The consumption of the product is low, it can be used on farms and private farms.

Composition and release form

Herbicide Boxer is produced in the form of an emulsion concentrate, which is used to prepare a working solution. The active substance is prosulfocarb - content 800 g/l. This is an organic compound, which is also called: Boxer, Defi, Arcade.

Contains sulfur, general formula C₁₄H₂₁NOS. It is a liquid with a specific sweetish odor. It can be transparent or light yellow.It dissolves well in water and organic liquids, such as acetone and xylene.

Operating principle

Boxer is a systemic pesticide with selective action. It penetrates into the vessels of the plant and then moves through the tissues. The active component enters the plant through the root system and leaf surface and inhibits lipid synthesis in cells. Because of this, the membranes are destroyed, the growth of the meristem is inhibited, which leads to the death of tissues and plants.

The Boxer herbicide inhibits the growth of cereals and dicotyledonous weeds, including: pickleweed, black nightshade, common broom, tenacious bedstraw, bluegrass, lariat, geranium, common chickweed, speedwell, and foxtail.

The drug is used to protect cereals, vegetables and potatoes

The herbicide Boxer is produced by Syngenta LLC, which is also its registrant. The concentrate is packaged in plastic containers of different volumes (up to 10 l). It can be stored in a wide temperature range from -10 to +35 degrees in the absence of direct sunlight and access to children. The general shelf life is three years, the warranty period is two years (if the packaging is unopened).

Important! The herbicide working solution cannot be stored for long periods of time. Therefore, it must be prepared in quantities that can realistically be consumed at one time.

Advantages and disadvantages

Boxer is a universal herbicide that effectively suppresses the growth of major weeds. Along with this, the drug has a number of other advantages.

Boxer is safe for cultivated plants

Pros:

no phytotoxicity;
can be used on potatoes, vegetables, as well as grains;
active even at low temperatures;
long period of protective action (up to 50 days);
the herbicide can be used in tank formulations;
low toxicity to humans and bees;
no restrictions on crop rotation;
does not accumulate in the ground (decomposes in a maximum of 100 days) and in the crop (there are no residual quantities);
mitigates the toxicity of metribuzin when used in a mixture;
can be used on all types of soil.

The Boxer herbicide has no disadvantages as such. This is a fairly effective product that is safe for humans and plants and at the same time effectively destroys common weeds. However, waiting times can be quite long – up to 60 days. This is the minimum amount of time between the last application and harvest. Therefore, the procedure must be planned in advance.

Preparation of working solution

The instructions for preparing a working solution of the herbicide Boxer are as follows:

Wear gloves.
Measure out the required amount of Boxer herbicide, for example, 20 ml.
First dilute in a small volume of water at room temperature.
To stir thoroughly.
Bring to a total volume of 10 liters.
Pour into the desired container and begin processing.

Important! If the solution is intended only for irrigation, it is better to prepare it on a concrete pad so that excess does not get into the soil and be absorbed.

Instructions for use and consumption rate of the drug Boxer

Using the product is quite simple. To do this, you need to prepare a working solution, carefully observing the dosage. The application rate and number of treatments depend on the characteristics of the crop - the basic rules are described below.

Herbicide Boxer for potatoes

The herbicide can be used on all potato varieties. The concentration of the solution is from 30 to 50 ml per 1 liter. It is enough to carry out 1 treatment, watering the soil until germination.

If the deadline is missed, you can use the product even after the mass appearance of the first shoots

The waiting period is 60 days, which is quite acceptable even for early ripening potato varieties.

Boxer on garlic

The drug can also be used for beds with garlic. It is necessary to prepare a solution with a concentration of 20 ml per 10 liters and begin processing. The soil is watered before germination, and if the moment is missed, then after the mass appearance of the first shoots.

Boxer on carrot

Herbicide Boxer is used on carrots at seedlings. The concentration of the working solution is from 15 to 25 ml per 10 l. In this case, the treatment is carried out up to two times - before planting and after seedlings, when 2-3 leaves appear. It is advisable to spray in the evening, and the weather should be calm and dry.

Boxer on bow

To process onions, it is necessary to prepare a solution based on a ratio of 20-30 ml per 10 liters. The soil is watered the day before planting, and the second treatment can be repeated after emergence, when two leaves appear. It is worth considering that the waiting period for harvesting greens and root crops is 60 days.

On grain crops

The herbicide can also be used to treat grain crops - barley and winter wheat. Number of sprayings – twice a year:

in autumn - before germination;
in the spring - but tillering begins when 2-3 leaves are formed.

Concentration – 20-30 ml per 10 l or 200-300 l of working solution per 1 ha.

Legumes

Herbicide Boxer is also used to treat legumes. In this case, it is enough to water the soil once before germination. The concentration of the solution is 20-30 ml per 10 liters of water. This volume is enough to process 1 m² of plantings.

It is enough to carry out one treatment of legumes per season.

Duration of protective action

The period of protective action of the Boxer herbicide lasts up to 50 days.The timing depends on weather conditions. Moreover, the drug works even if the temperature is low and night frosts are observed. It is enough to carry out 1-2 treatments per season. The consumption of the product is low, which is especially important for farms.

Compatibility with other tools

Herbicide Boxer is compatible with most other drugs that are used for treatment at the pre-emergence stage. However, products must be checked for compatibility in advance by conducting a chemical test.

Security measures

Herbicide Boxer is of little danger to humans and bees (in both cases, class 3). It has a mild irritant effect on the mucous membranes of the eyes and skin. It is also of little danger to warm-blooded animals. It is characterized by moderate toxicity to fish and crustaceans.

While working, basic safety precautions must be observed:

Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
Prepare a solution of the herbicide Boxer and work with gloves and a mask.
Do not be distracted during processing, do not drink, do not eat.
Exclude access to children and pets.
If liquid gets on your hands or skin, wash with soap and water.
If the product splashes into the eyes, it is necessary to direct a stream of water with moderate pressure.
If ingested, take several tablets of activated carbon with water. If symptoms of acute poisoning appear, seek medical help immediately.
Use the solution completely, do not wash off the residue into sewers or water bodies.

Attention! When planning to treat with Boxer herbicide, you should exclude bees from the apiary for 3-5 days.

Analogues of the herbicide Boxer

The composition of the Boxer herbicide is unique in many ways, so it does not have many analogues.The same active ingredient (prosulfocarb) is present in Arcade. Along with it, the composition includes metribuzin.

Other products differ in chemical composition, but are similar in action. For example, the following drugs can be used to treat different varieties of potatoes:

"Centurion";
"Tornado-500";
"Roundup";
"Shogun."

"Arcade" is an effective weed control drug with the active ingredient prosulfocarb

Conclusion

Herbicide Boxer is suitable for treating different varieties of potatoes, carrots, garlic and other crops. Inhibits the growth of weeds and works well even at low temperatures. You can prepare the solution yourself. When watering or spraying, it is recommended to wear gloves and a mask.

Reviews of the herbicide Boxer

Nina Voloshina, 56 years old, Krasnoyarsk

I started using the drug Boxer last year, and this season I also purchased a couple of bottles. The product is inexpensive and safe. There is no need to be afraid - the solution does not harm crops, but it destroys weeds well. I use it mainly on potatoes and carrots, although it will also work for other plants.

Andrey Isaev, 44 years old, Rostov-on-Don

The drug Boxer is one of the best in terms of effectiveness and safety. It protects plants, as they say, for 50 days. Although weeds may already appear at the end of the season, they can no longer be treated, because the waiting period is 60 days, which is a long time. Therefore, it is easier to do two sprayings with a break of 2-3 weeks. And then you can take a break from weeding the potatoes - there will be very few weeds.