Rap continuous action herbicide: instructions for use, consumption rates, analogues

Rap continuous herbicidal agent is used in agriculture. Used to control various types of weed plants: annuals, perennials, cereals and dicotyledons. The tool has a regulation of use, which should be read by those who plan to use it. It is also required to observe safety precautions when working.

Active ingredients, formulation and purpose

The main active ingredient of the herbicide "Rap" is glyphosate (isopropylamine s alt). 360 grams per liter of liquid. The release form is an aqueous solution.Belongs to the chemical class of organophosphorus compounds. Produced for sale in a canister of 20 liters. The license is valid until the end of March 2022-2023, has not been renewed.

Herbicide "Rap" - an effective tool with a wide spectrum of action. It copes not only with annual and biennial dicotyledonous weeds, but also with cereals (not every chemical agent is ready to boast of this). "Rap" is used to control the main pests:

creeping couch grass;
field bindweed;
field bodyak;
pig.

However, these are by no means all types of weeds that the herbicide destroys. Use relevant for crops of cereals, sunflower and flax.Use in agriculture.

Mechanism of action of continuous herbicide

Herbicide "Rap" has a wide range of effects. This was made possible by the mechanism of how it penetrates the plant and acts on its cells.

"Rap" affects only weeds, while it penetrates through the leaves and other green parts. Moves along the conducting system, cell sap is involved. Immediately, it covers all systems of the plant, which leads to the onset of death. The action is irrevocable.

The average time for the death of weeds is about a week. But young weeds can die after 5 days. At the same time, if bad weather conditions, low humidity are observed, then the complete death of the plant is observed only after 30 days.

After the poison of the herbicide enters the body of the plant, the primary appearance of yellowness is observed. Over time, it only gets stronger. At the extreme stages of plant dying from the effect of the herbicide, a light brown tone appears. Then the leaves die off, followed by all the other systems of the plant.

Pros of using

Herbicide "Rap" is a recognized remedy in the country. It is effectively used in agriculture, as well as on private plantations. There are a number of reasons for this:

herbicide affects all parts of the plant, that is, wilting occurs not only on the ground part of the weed culture, but also on its inner, underground part;
no memory effect, meaning any crop can be sown without adverse effects;
can be used with other types of poisons, no negative effects or reduced effectiveness of any of them have been identified;
allows you to save the budget of the enterprise, because the product based on this active ingredient has a minimum price in comparison with others;
combats a variety of annual and perennial weeds so other treatments are usually not required;
high degree of efficiency - achieved through the use of the emulsifier of the last group;
crop rotation does not restrict in any way, the herbicide can be used before planting;
works regardless of weather conditions, stops working only when frost sets in.

Another significant plus of the Rap herbicide is that it can be used in a variety of ways. In addition to the usual processing, it is possible to spray it by air.

Consumption rate

The consumption rate depends on what the object being treated is, a harmful weed. The way Rap is used is also changing. So, you will need:

2 to 4 liters per hectare if fruit, citrus or vineyards are cultivated from annual cereals and dicots;
4 to 8 liters for citrus and fruit objects from perennial cereal dicotyledonous weeds;
2 to 5 liters for sugar beets and corn for annual and biennial weeds;
2 to 3 potatoes, cabbage, soybeans and sunflowers from annual crops;
3 liters for processing a field of flax from creeping couch grass;
from 2 to 8 liters for spring, vegetable, grain fields (the volume depends on the type of weeds, the older they are, the more required);
up to 0.6 liters for a field of alfalfa from thin-stemmed fork;
3 liters from desiccation of grain fields;
2 to 3 liters for fiber flax against any kind of weeds;
2 to 3 liters for sunflower fields.

The calculation occurs before processing. The composition must not be stored.

How to prepare and use working mix

Instructions for use says that the composition is mixed in a canister. First, it is added to a quarter of the container, then topped up with water at room temperature. Mixes quickly, at least 5 minutes, then pours in the rest of the water.

Safety rules for use

Class danger to humans - the third. Although the product belongs to low-hazard species, certain safety measures are required.

You will need to protect the skin and mucous membranes of the body with a gown and gloves. A mask is also needed to prevent the herbicide from entering the body's respiratory system. Poisonous agent must not be used near bodies of water.

Weed killer toxicity level

The effectiveness of the herbicide "Rap" for weeds is significantly higher than that of other means. It belongs to the class of broad-spectrum pesticides.

Is it compatible with other substances

Rap herbicide can be used with 2,4-D, dicamba and other popular herbicides.

Terms and conditions of storage

The composition is stored for 2-3 years in a closed state in a canister in a dark and cool room.

Analogues

Popular analogues:

Agrokiller;
"Alpha Ataman";
Helios;
"Whirlwind";
"Gliebel";
Zeus;
Kernel;
Napalm;
Total;
Fighter.

Herbicide "Rap" - an effective tool with a wide spectrum of action. But in order to achieve a result, you need to strictly adhere to consumption rates.