Herbicide Strizh: instructions for use against weeds, mechanism of action, analogues

To clear the area of weeds for further planting of cultivated plants, sowing vegetables, creating lawns and flower beds, homeowners often use a herbicide called Swift. The pesticide is capable of quickly destroying all vegetation with which it comes into contact. It is important to strictly follow the instructions and not violate the safety rules when working with the drug.

Composition and release form of herbicide "Strizh"

The herbicide belongs to the class of organophosphorus compounds. It is based on isoprilamine s alt, or glyphosate, the concentration of which is 687 grams per kilogram of the drug.The chemical is produced in the form of water-soluble granules and packaged in plastic bags of 9 g, 22.5 g, 45 g.

Prescribing the drug

Strizh herbicide refers to continuous action pesticides that can effectively clean:

• plots for planting vegetables from goutweed, thistle thistle, creeping wheatgrass, ragweed and other difficult-to-eradicate weeds;
• paths, areas near hedges, arbors, greenhouses from weeds;
• before the start of site development;
• for sowing lawn grass.

Mechanism of action of weed killer

After treatment with Swift herbicide, glyphosate penetrates into all organs of plants, accumulates in tissues and growth points, which leads to disruption of physiological processes. The first visible signs of damage appear after 3 days - the leaves turn pale, growth stops.After 3-4 weeks, the weeds finally die.

After getting on the soil, the herbicide is absorbed by the root hairs and leads to the death of the rhizomes and the whole plant.

Pros of application

The benefits of the Swift herbicide include its features:

• a continuous pesticide can destroy any weed growing on the cultivated area;
• the release form is convenient for transportation and application;
• small packaging makes it possible to successfully use in private farms;
• low cost drug.

Expense measures for different plants

According to the regulations, the rate of application of the herbicide "Swift" in personal subsidiary plots depends on the crop being cultivated and the weeds being destroyed. For the extermination of annual and perennial cereals, as well as dicotyledonous weeds, you will need:

• 22.5-33 grams per 1 hectare of fruit or vineyards;
• 22.5-33 grams per 1 hectare of area intended for potatoes, melons, berry crops;
• 33 grams per 1 weave for turf treatment;
• 22.5-33 grams per 1 weave for processing roadsides, areas near buildings, arbors.

How to properly prepare a working solution

In order to carry out herbicide treatment, several operations must be performed:

1. Prepare the household sprayer by checking its performance, cleanliness of the tank and pressure with water.
2. Prepare the stock solution in a special container at the rate of 45-65 grams of the drug per 10 liters of water.
3. Fill the tank ½ full with clean water.
4. Add mother liquor.
5. Stir.
6. Wash the dishes and pour water into the spray bottle.
7. Fill the reservoir to full capacity.
8. Stir thoroughly.

How to use ready mix

Strizh herbicide can be used from spring to autumn. Within a week after processing, drying weeds are not removed, the earth is not loosened. The consumption rate of the working fluid is 5 liters per 1 weave:

• fruit and vineyards are treated in spring or summer for developing weeds, providing cultivated plants with the necessary protection;
• plots for potatoes, vegetables, gourds are sprayed in spring before planting or in autumn, after harvesting;
• the area for the lawn is cultivated a month before sowing grass;
• paths, roadsides, areas near fences are freed from weeds using a herbicide at any time for vegetative plants.

Herbicide Handling Precautions

When working with the preparation "Strizh" in personal subsidiary plots, a number of safety measures must be observed:

• do not allow children to be processed;
• use personal protective equipment;
• do not eat, drink or smoke until the end of work;
• do not leave working fluid and preparation unattended;
• don't spray weeds in windy weather;
• in case of contact with cultivated plants, wash off the solution with plenty of water;
• dispose of empty pesticide packaging;
• warn neighbors about planned processing.

Toxicity

Herbicide "Swift" refers to the third class of danger to humans and bees. According to the regulations, its use is prohibited in the water protection zone of reservoirs and sources of drinking water, spraying by aerial method and use in agricultural production is not allowed.

Terms and conditions of storage

The drug is stored in its original undamaged packaging. The place should be inaccessible to children and animals and away from food and medicines. Storage temperature - from -20 ⁰С to +35 ⁰С.

Warranty period - 3 years from the date of production.

Means-substitutes

Analogues of the drug "Strizh" include herbicides:

• "Argument";
• "Whirlwind";
• Glyfor;
• "Dominator";
• "Zero";
• "Fighter";
• "Liquidator";
• Roundup;
• "Smerch and others".

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