Herbicide Agrolight: instructions for use, mechanism of action, consumption rates

When growing sunflower, "Agro-light" proved to be excellent - a herbicide that is not dangerous for a cultivated plant, but highly effective in weed control. The drug has been tested in practice, its advantages in the destruction of parasitic plants are obvious and undeniable. The value for money of the herbicide is also one of its benefits.

Composition and form of release of the drug "Agro-light"

Imported herbicide "Agro-light" is produced in canisters in the form of a water-soluble concentrate. The most common packaging is 5 liters. The composition of the drug includes the following active ingredients:

• imazamox, 33 g/l;
• imazapyr, 15 g/l.

Positive and negative sides of the remedy

The herbicide has many advantages, while the disadvantages are mainly manifested in a decrease in the effectiveness of the product if the conditions for its application are not observed.

ProsCons

No multiple treatments required, one application is sufficient. High efficiency in weed control in case of favorable weather conditions. Helps increase sunflower yields. High quality at a reasonable price. Defensive action does not decrease throughout the season	Dependence on soil structure (clods are undesirable). Low efficiency at low temperatures. Poor results in high humidity

Spectrum and mechanism of action

Herbicide "Agro-light" is used against annual cereal and dicotyledonous weeds, which are most often found in sunflower plantings, causing damage to the cultivated crop. After the introduction of the substance, it is absorbed by the roots, stems and leaves, moves inside the parasitic plant, resulting in its death. The destruction of the weed occurs by blocking the formation of vital amino acids and protein synthesis.

Herbicide application measures

The average consumption of working fluid is between 200 and 300 liters per hectare. The effectiveness of the drug depends on the type of soil.

In order to improve performance on humus-rich land, the application rate will need to be increased, while on light soils the dose can be reduced.

Preparing the working mixture

To prepare the working mixture, the concentrate from the purchased canister must be diluted with water. The proportions are indicated on the package.

Instructions for using the ready solution

"Agro-light" is applicable when using all tillage systems - plowing, minimum, zero. Spraying of crops is carried out in the early phases of weed growth (2-4 leaves) and 4-5 true leaves of the culture. Weed growth stops already 2-4 hours after treatment, despite the absence of visible signs of herbicide action for several days after it; complete death of weeds occurs after 3-5 weeks, depending on weather conditions.

Herbicide Precautions

Despite the small danger to humans, it is better to limit the use of the drug to adolescents under 18 years of age, pregnant and lactating women and persons with identified contraindications.Processing is allowed provided that crops sensitive to the herbicide are located at a distance of at least 1500 m. After the application of Agro-Light, crop rotation restrictions must be observed. So, wheat is sown no earlier than 4 months after the use of the herbicide, corn - after 9 months, rapeseed - after 2 years.

How toxic?

The drug is classified as low-dangerous for people and bees. If you use the recommended dosage of the herbicide in accordance with the instructions, the substance is not dangerous for sunflowers of different varieties, as well as its hybrid forms. It is forbidden to use in the water protection zone of reservoirs.

Compatible with other products?

In the fight against weeds on a sunflower plantation, one drug "Agro-light" is enough. The use of other herbicides in addition to the product is not recommended. It will also be superfluous to use it in conjunction with fungicides, insecticides, growth regulators and foliar fertilizers.

How to store and how much?

The drug canister can be stored for 3 years. The substance will not lose its effectiveness if the temperature range is not lower than plus 4 degrees and not higher than plus 25 degrees.

Similar weed control products

Analogues for the active substance include drugs such as:

• Euro Lightning Plus;
• Euro Lightning;
• "Euro-Land";
• Eurochance;
• “Imquant Super”;
• Impex Duo;
• Kaptora;
• "Mantra";
• Sauteira.

Different herbicides manufacturer and packaging.

When growing sunflowers, proper weed protection is essential. By observing agricultural practices and using methods to combat parasitic plants, you can significantly increase the yield.

Single treatment of sunflower crops with Agro-light herbicide will solve the problem of weed infestation of the crop until the harvest.

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