Herbicide Helios: instructions for use, principle of operation, consumption rates, analogues

Systemic herbicides are used to clear fields of weeds and prepare crops for sowing. They suppress not only weeds, but also shrubs. The preparations of continuous action include the herbicide "Helios", the instructions for use of which must be studied before use. Only by observing the consumption rates, following the rules and safety precautions, you can get clean fields and not harm the future crop.

Active ingredients and form of the drug "Helios"

The main component in the herbicide "Helios" is the organophosphorus compound glyphosate. Its content in the chemical agent is 360 grams per liter of the preparation. The pesticide is produced in the form of an aqueous solution packaged in 20-liter canisters.

Crops managed and range of weeds suppressed

Herbicide "Helios" is indispensable for the preparation of fallows and fields for planting potatoes, sowing gourds, cereals, ornamental, oilseeds. After its application, lawns are created, vegetables and flower crops are planted. The pesticide is used to remove unwanted vegetation from protected areas under power lines, roadsides, railways, airfields, industrial areas.

"Helios" is highly effective for many plants:

• pig;
• Field calf;
• bindweed;
• dicotyledonous and grass weeds;
• tree and shrub plants.

Working principle

After the weeds are treated with a solution of the Helios herbicide, it gradually penetrates into the plant, as a result of which the synthesis of amino acids in the cells stops.The process of chlorophyll formation is suppressed by the active substance of the pesticide. After 2-5 days, weeds show signs of chlorosis - the leaves turn pale, and after 2-3 weeks, perennial weeds die completely, including the root. It should be remembered that "Helios" acts only on weeds in the growing season. The pesticide does not affect those that have sprouted after treatment.

Benefits of using

The advantages of Helios herbicide include:

• the ability to destroy not only the above-ground part of unwanted plants, but also their roots;
• reducing the amount of mechanical treatments needed to control weeds;
• lack of pesticide activity in the soil, which creates safety for future crops;
• the drug is well retained on the leaves, it is difficult to evaporate and drain from the plants, so that its losses are reduced to zero;
• during the preparation of the working solution does not form a large amount of foam.

How to prepare the working substance

Before preparing a solution for treatment, check the serviceability of the sprayer, the integrity of the tubes and the possible pressure of the liquid with clean water. After that, the tank is filled with 50% water, stirring is turned on and the required amount of herbicide is poured in. After 20 minutes, add water to the full volume. The consumption of working fluid is 100-200 liters per hectare.

If the weeds are slightly sensitive to the herbicide, its action is enhanced by other drugs.

Don't fill the tank with dirty water, because clay particles can bind active ingredients and reduce their effect.

Hard water can cause sedimentation.

Method and time of processing, consumption of substance

Spraying of vegetative weeds is carried out two weeks before tillage. This requires dry, calm weather with an air temperature of +12 ⁰С to +25 ⁰С. If precipitation is forecast, work should be completed 6 hours before rain. Weeds are treated once. In this case, the working fluid is consumed in the amount of 100-200 liters per hectare. The concentration of the solution depends on the purpose:

• clearing fallows and fields for sowing from annual and dicotyledonous weeds - 2-4 liters per hectare;
• protection of fallows and arable land from perennial weeds - 4-6 liters per hectare;
• freeing fallows and fields for sowing from malicious perennial weeds - 6-8 liters per hectare.

Work Safety

When treating with Helios herbicide, you must remember about safety measures:

• do not allow persons under 18 years of age, patients with contraindications, pregnant and lactating women to work with pesticides;
• use special protective equipment - clothes, shoes, gloves, goggles, respirator;
• at the end of work, soak clothes in warm water;
• do not eat, drink or smoke until the end of spraying;
• prepare the working solution in a special container;
• notify apiary owners about upcoming processing;
• exclude the use of the Helios herbicide near water bodies and sources of drinking water;
• have a first aid kit with medicines;
• provide first aid to the victim if the drug gets into the eyes, respiratory tract or inside.

Toxicity and Compatibility

Herbicide "Helios" belongs to the third class of danger to humans and bees. Things to remember:

1. Spraying should be done in the morning or evening before heavy dew falls.
2. If the wind is more than 4 m/s, the work should be canceled.
3. Bee years are recommended to be limited to at least 3 hours.
4. Pesticide should not be used upwind of residential buildings.

Herbicide "Helios" is compatible with other drugs of similar action. In tank mixes, they are used to enhance the effect of the chemical and get a greater effect in the fight against weeds.

Before using the preparations, it is recommended to conduct a test showing the compatibility of the Helios herbicide with other pesticides.

Expiration date and storage conditions

Helios herbicide is stored in its original packaging in a dry, dark place at positive temperatures - from +5 ⁰С to +35 ⁰С. Access to the drug is limited to children and animals.The date of manufacture of the pesticide must be indicated on the label. Under these conditions, the drug can be stored for 3 years from the date of manufacture.

Means analogues

Pesticides with the same properties as Helios include drugs:

• Agrokiller;
• "Argument";
• Bestseller;
• "Whirlwind";
• Glider;
• "Default";
• Zeus;
• "Fighter";
• Napalm;
• Roundup and others.

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