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

For the growth and development of crops, they need freedom from weeds, which can be destroyed by chemical means. One of them is the Forward herbicide, which has a selective effect. It is successfully used in fields with sunflower, peas, rapeseed, flax, sugar beets, chickpeas, soybeans, freeing them from cereal weeds.

Before using the Forward herbicide, you should study the instructions for using the drug, strictly follow the dosage and procedure.

General characteristics of the drug "Forward"

"Forward" refers to herbicides with selective action applied after shoots of cultivated plants. It is based on chizalofop-P-ethyl. Its content in 1 liter of the drug is 60 grams. The active substance is dissolved in organic solvents before packaging. It is odorless and does not react to direct sunlight.

Forward herbicide is produced in the form of an oil emulsion packaged in plastic canisters of 5 and 10 liters.

How does weed killer work?

Thanks to the oil-based herbicide, the absorption of the substance by weeds is faster. Penetration into the plant is carried out through the leaf mass. Small drops of the sprayed drug form a film on the surface of the plant and do not allow the active substance to evaporate. Resistant oil emulsion to precipitation and changes in weather conditions. Chizalofop-P-ethyl quickly reaches the root system and growth points of weeds, stops their development and leads to complete death.The first signs of effectiveness are observed already a week after spraying, after 15-20 days the harmful plants dry up.

Advantages and disadvantages of herbicide use

The positive properties of the Forward herbicide include:

• no need for more than one treatment;
• long duration of action of the drug (up to 70 days);
• quick uptake by the plant (within an hour);
• Pesticide resistance to precipitation;
• Dried plants do not need to be removed, they themselves turn into organic fertilizer;
• high efficiency;
• can be used in tank mixes;
• weeds do not develop drug resistance.

Among the disadvantages of the Forward herbicide:

• toxicity to bees;
• ability to accumulate in soil;
• cannot be applied after freezing in the soil as foliage cannot absorb the product.

Expenditure rate

A single treatment with Forward herbicide is carried out according to the regulations, which recommend the following consumption rates:

• annual and perennial weeds on flax - from 1.2 to 2.0 liters per 1 hectare;
• annual cycle weeds on soybeans, beets and sunflowers - from 0.9 to 1.2 liters per hectare;
• perennial weeds on the same crops - from 1.2 to 2.0 liters per 1 hectare.

Annual weeds are treated when 2-4 leaves have developed on them, perennials - when they reach a height of 15 cm.

Preparation and use of working solution

According to the instructions, the working solution for spraying is prepared immediately before use. To this end, perform actions in the following order:

1. The drug is thoroughly mixed in the original packaging (canister).
2. Measure the required amount of substance to fill the sprayer.
3. Fill the tank halfway with water.
4. Pour a measured herbicide into it.
5. Stir thoroughly.
6. Add water until full.
7. Spraying safely.

Safety precautions when working with the tool

During the processing of the site, safety precautions must be observed:

• do not allow children, pregnant women, patients with contraindications to work with herbicides;
• use personal protective equipment (clothes, boots, gloves, goggles, respirator);
• do not enter residential areas in protective clothing after treatment of the area;
• do not eat, drink or smoke until the end of work;
• do not leave chemicals in public areas unattended;
• do not remove protective clothing until work is completed;
• wash hands and face with soap when finished;
• if the drug gets on the skin or in the eyes, rinse them well under running water;
• If the chemical is ingested, you should drink activated charcoal, induce vomiting and consult a doctor.

Degree of drug toxicity

Forward herbicide belongs to the third class of danger for bees and humans. It is necessary to observe a number of precautionary measures when working with the drug:

• do not spray if wind speed exceeds 5 m/s;
• do not process if the distance to the apiary is less than 3 km, to the settlement - closer than 0.3 km;
• before carrying out work, it is necessary to notify the owners of apiaries and limit the years of bees for 3-4 hours;
• cannot use aircraft to spray;
• it is forbidden to use Forward herbicide in personal subsidiary plots;
• Do not spray in the water protection zone and near sources of drinking water.

Compatibility with other substances

Forward herbicide can be used in tank mixtures with other preparations - Betaren, Lornet. Experts recommend conducting a preliminary check for the compatibility of components. To do this, substances are mixed in a separate bowl and their reaction is observed. If precipitation or flakes form, the mixture should not be used.

How to store and how much to store

If the original packaging is not damaged, the drug can be stored for up to 3 years. The optimum temperature ranges from -15 ⁰С to +35 ⁰С.

After using the sprayers, they must be treated with an alkaline solution and washed with warm water, and the paper packaging should be disposed of.

Herbicides are stored in a special warehouse separately from fertilizers, tightly closing the container and attaching a label.

Are there any analogues?

Herbicides with properties similar to "Forward" include drugs:

• "Alpha Tiger";
• "Leopard";
• Miura;
• Norvel;
• "Excellent student";
• "Rangoli Targon S";
• "Targa Super";
• "Target Hyper";
• "Hunter".

All of them are in the form of an oil emulsion, with high efficiency, selectivity and safety for crops.

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