Herbicide Quickstep: instructions for use, consumption rates and analogues

A systemic herbicide consisting of several components is used to control weedy cereal annuals and perennials in areas occupied by leafy cultivated species. High efficiency herbicide Quickstep on potato, rapeseed, sugar beet plantations. The drug acts quickly, has a depressing effect on the green and underground parts of weeds.

Active ingredients of Quickstep

Quickstep herbicide is based on two active ingredients:

• kletodim (included in the category of cyclohexanedionoximes) - 130 g/l;
• haloxyfop-P-methyl (aryloxyphenoxypropionic acid compound) - 80 g/l.

Both compounds have a systemic herbicidal effect.

Weed control formulation

Quickstep, produced by the Russian company August, is a concentrated oil emulsion related to selective herbicidal formulations. Available in 5 liter cans.

Assignment of herbicide

Quickstep herbicide is intended for the destruction of weedy cereal annuals and perennials in areas where broadleaf species of cultivated plants grow.

The drug is effective against:

• bash;
• wheatgrass;
• wild millet;
• bluegrass;
• bristle;
• oats;
• roses;
• foxtail.

Quickstep herbicide has no toxic effect on cultivated dicotyledonous plants, its action extends only to cereal annuals.

Principle and speed of action

Quickstep is characterized by selectivity. Active components, having penetrated into plant tissues through the surface of leaves and stems, inhibit acetyl-CoA carboxylase, which inhibits the synthesis of fatty acids. Haloxyfop-P-methyl in plant tissues, after hydrolysis, turns into haloxyfop-P, which inhibits the development of the meristem. And cletodim passes from the leaves to the root system, where it negatively affects the growth points.

These processes are fast. After 2-3 days after treatment, symptoms of weed suppression are noticeable. Herbicide resistance does not develop.

Speed and symptoms of impact

The rate of death of unwanted vegetation depends on the specific type of weed, the stage of its formation, the weather. But usually the death of plants occurs within a week or two after treatment.

There is a gradual death of the weed:

• at the first stage, the plant stops developing, chlorosis develops, necrotic changes are noticeable on the leaf plates, the veins turn red;
• at the second stage, the leaves turn brown, wither, dry out.

Protection period

Quickstep herbicide penetrates into plant tissues through the surface of above-ground organs, is not a soil chemical, so its effectiveness extends to grasses present on the sown area during the dressing period. The herbicide does not have a depressing effect on the weeds that came out in the second wave of the season.

If you choose the right spraying time, then the effect of the Quickstep preparation is preserved for the entire growing season.

Advantages and disadvantages of the drug

The popularity of Quickstep herbicide is due to many advantages. Drug:

• combines two herbicidal components that act on the aboveground and underground parts of the plant;
• effective against all common cereal annuals and perennials;
• fast acting;
• used at any stage of development of cultivated plants;
• economical;
• compatible with many broadleaf weed control chemicals.

Consumption rate

Herbicide consumption and processing time are determined by the type of weed growing on the cultivated area and the stage of its formation.

optimum processing timebeetroot, rapeseed, soybeans0.4 (annual weeds) 0.8 (perennial) 2-4 leaf stage0.8 (perennial)when weeds reach height 10-12 cmpotato, sunflower 0.4 (annual plants) 0.8 (perennials)

crop	flow rate, l/ha
	2-4 leaf stage
	at weeds reaching a height of 10-12 cm
	at 4-6 leaf stage
when weeds reach height 15 -20cm

The stage of development of cultivated vegetation is not important for determining the processing time. The exception is flax, the processing of this crop is carried out at the “herringbone” stage of development.

Preparation and use of working solution

Before depressurizing the canister, the herbicide is thoroughly shaken. The tank of the spraying device is filled with water up to half the volume, a measured amount of the drug is poured in. Stir thoroughly. Add water to the rim of the tank with continuous stirring with a mechanical stirrer.

Treatment of the area is carried out by spraying, for flax once a season, for other crops, the waiting period is 60 days. The instructions for use indicate that the consumption of the working fluid is 200-300 l / ha.

Weeds that have a developed leaf mass to absorb the active components of the chemical are sprayed. Handle carefully so that the solution does not get on the leaves of cultivated plants.

Safety

Quickstep herbicide has a moderate toxic effect on the human body, so you need to work with it, taking into account standard precautions. You can not start the procedure without protecting the skin, organs of vision and breathing. It is advisable to carry out work in the morning or evening hours, with little or no wind.

Because Quickstep is not a soil chemical, crop rotation is unlimited after application.

Toxicity

Herbicide hazard class for humans and insects 3rd - moderately toxic substance. In order not to harm the bees, the following rules must be considered:

• border zone from the apiary - at least 3 km;
• limit bee summer - at least 4 hours.

It is forbidden to use Quickstep in the sanitary zone of reservoirs belonging to fish farms.

First aid for poisoning

A person affected by the effects of Quickstep should be treated immediately:

• when inhaling a toxic chemical - remove the victim from the room, ask for deep breathing;
• in case of accidental swallowing - thoroughly rinse the mouth with water, drink plenty of water, take activated charcoal (1 g of sorbent drug per 1 kg of human weight), induce vomiting, repeat if necessary;
• in case of contact with the skin - brush off the chemical with a cotton swab or cloth, but do not rub the skin, wash the body area with soapy water;
• if it gets on clothes, remove and wash the contaminated item of clothing, wash the body area with which the soiled clothes came into contact with water;
• in case of contact with eyes, open eyelids with fingers, rinse eyeballs with plenty of warm water.

If the poisoning is severe, then you need to immediately call an ambulance, and before it arrives, remove protective equipment and clothing from the victim.

Even if the intoxication is mild, it is advisable for the victim to go to a medical facility where a specialist will prescribe symptomatic therapy.

Compatible with other products?

Quickstep is combined with a large list of herbicidal, insecticidal, fungicidal preparations. Cannot be combined only with alkaline chemicals whose pH is above 8.5.High herbicide compatibility with chemicals based on ethofumesate, clopyralide, sulfonylurea, desmedipham, phenmedipham.

The next component is added after the previous one is completely dissolved.

Terms and conditions of storage

Store Quickstep herbicide in the hermetically sealed canister in which it was purchased. It is advisable to leave the drug in a warehouse or other closed place. Storage temperature may vary from -30 to +30 °C.

Shelf life - 2 years, provided the canister is sealed.

Herbicide analogues

From analogues based on xetodyme, it should be noted:

• Kletodim Plus;
• Legate;
• Censor;
• Graminion;
• Select;
• Centurion Pro;
• Elephant;
• Cleaver;
• Rondo.

Herbicides based on haloxyfop-P-methyl:

• Galaction;
• Zellek Super.

All of the above drugs inhibit lipid synthesis in plant tissues, which leads to the death of weeds in a short time. They are effective against cereal annuals and perennials growing in areas occupied by root crops, sunflowers, potatoes.

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