Prometrin: instructions for use of herbicide, dosage and analogues

Spraying crop plantings with herbicides during the period of weed germination helps protect them from overgrowth and reduce yields. Consider the purpose and principle of action of "Prometrin", the active substance and the form of release. How to use the product according to the instructions, what dosing is necessary and what consumption. What similar herbicides can be replaced, how to store, what pesticides it is compatible with.

Composition and formulation of the product

Prometrin is a selective herbicidal substance. It is produced by Agrorus and Co LLC in the form of a suspension concentrate and a suspension concentrate in 5 ml ampoules, the package includes 15 pcs.ampoules. For agricultural use, the herbicide is bottled in canisters of 5 liters with a concentration of 500 g per 1 liter.

How it works and what it is used for

Preparations based on prometrin - soil herbicides, they are used in areas with various agricultural crops, against cereal weeds and 2-cotyledonous. The soil is treated before sowing, during it and before the germination of crops. The highest efficiency is observed on wet ground, the substance has a long-term protective effect (during the entire growing season). A noticeable effect of the herbicide can be observed already on the 2-4th day, the death of weeds occurs on the 7-12th day.

Prometrin is absorbed by leaves and roots, inhibits respiration and photosynthesis, enzyme activity.

The substance can stop the growth of crops, they recover after 10-15 days. Does not remain in the ground, there are no restrictions on crop rotation. Has a low consumption rate.

To increase the effectiveness of the Prometrin herbicide, you can embed 3-5 cm into the soil. For it to work, you need to carefully prepare the ground, it should not contain plant residues and large lumps.

Instructions for the use of herbicide "Prometrin"

Peas, soybeans, coriander, castor beans and potatoes, corn, cotton, carrots and sunflowers (before germination) are sprayed with herbicide. After germination, parsley, carrots, dill, celery are sprayed. The drug works well at a temperature of 15-20 ˚С, in a cool period and at high humidity it is ineffective. Herbicide is not treated with young carrots grown in a bunch. Processing should take place on commercial carrots no later than 4 months before harvesting root crops, and no later than 3 months - on potatoes. Prometrin decomposes in the soil for about a year.

Application rate (in liters per ha):

carrot - 1.5;
soy - 2.5-3.5;
potato, corn, sunflower - 2-3.5.

Consumption of solution - 200-300 liters per ha. On fertile soils, it is recommended to take the largest dose of Prometrin herbicide. One-time processing, waiting period - 2 months.

Basic security measures

The herbicide is moderately toxic to birds, hazard class 4 for bees. Low toxicity for animals, for humans (class 3), the substance irritates the throat and eyes, prometrin does not irritate the skin. In some cases, poisoning is possible. Signs: sore throat, unpleasant aftertaste, with chronic poisoning, drowsiness is felt. If symptoms of promethrin intoxication are found, it is necessary to wash the stomach, wash off the solution from the skin if it gets on it.

Work with the product in protective clothing, when preparing the solution and processing, wear gloves, goggles and a respirator. After washing your face and hands with soap.

Compatibility with other substances

Prometrin can be combined with herbicides to be used on the same crops at the same time. But it is still recommended to carry out a compatibility test.Moderately sensitive weed species die more actively after treatment with a mixture of this herbicide and Furore Super or Targa Super.

Terms and rules of storage

The drug is stored for 3 years, in closed canisters or ampoules. The warehouse should be cool and dark. Do not store food, medicines and feed, household items nearby. When the shelf life is over, discard the herbicide. The solution should not be stored longer than 1 day.

Means analogues

With prometrin in agriculture, the following means are used: Alfa-Prometrin, Gambit, Honor, Brig, Gordon, Kraterr, Gezagard, " Promex, Gezadar, Positive Plus, Promet, Fortis, Promenade, Sarmat, Shansgard.

Prometrin protects root crops, legumes, potatoes, corn and sunflowers from common weeds. Processing is carried out once, before or after germination. Under favorable conditions, weeds do not appear on the plots all season.The herbicide does not remain in the soil, any crops can be planted on the treated area for the next season.