Roundup from weeds: instructions for using a continuous herbicide, how to breed

Roundup herbicide is used against weeds. This chemical preparation is used only once - before the emergence of seedlings of garden plants. The herbicide is sold in bottles. The liquid is diluted with water, weeds are irrigated with the prepared solution. Spraying is carried out in dry weather, after rain, as clean leaves absorb active substances better. A single treatment protects the garden from weeds for 1-2 months.

Composition, dosage form and purpose of the drug Roundup

To control weeds, you can use the herbicide of continuous action Roundup. This is a liquid that is sold in plastic bottles of 50-1000 milliliters. Producer - the company "August".

The herbicide acts on weeds thanks to its active substance - glyphosate. The drug destroys annual, perennial, cereal and dicotyledonous weeds. Helps protect vineyards, fruit and citrus crops.

Roundup is diluted with water at the dosage indicated in the instructions for use of this chemical. Weeds are sprayed with a working solution until plants emerge.

How does the remedy work?

The herbicide is taken at the dose indicated in the instructions for the drug, and dissolved in water. The solution is sprayed with weeds. The active substance enters the plant through stomata and pores. The drug inhibits the processes of photosynthesis and respiration of weeds. A week after treatment, the plants turn yellow and dry out.

Inside the weeds, active substances enter through the leaves, after spraying with a herbicide solution.

The chemical breaks down quickly in the soil and does not affect seed germination.

Advantages and disadvantages of the drug

The herbicide has a number of benefits:

• quickly penetrates into weeds and causes their death;
• after processing, the garden is protected from weeds for 1-2 months;
• not toxic to humans;
• saves from 300 kinds of weeds;
• reduces the amount of tillage;
• destroys leaves and roots of weeds;
• increases the germination of cultivated plants;
• does not accumulate in soil.

Drug Disadvantages:

• when misused, can lead to the death of cultivated plants growing in the neighborhood;
• having been airborne, it can poison bees.

Consumption rate for different plants

The herbicide is dissolved in water in the following proportions:

1. For perennial weeds: 10 milliliters per liter of water.
2. Against annual weeds: 6 milliliters per 1 liter of liquid.
3. Vs annual dicots: 8 milliliters per liter of water.
4. Against trees: 10 milliliters per 1 liter of liquid.
5. Against aquatic plants: 6 milliliters per 1 liter of water.

Poison is sprayed on weeds before the crops emerge. On a plot of 100 square meters you need 5 liters of solution. It is advisable to buy the herbicide in a small jar and use it immediately.

It takes 5 liters of water and 50 milliliters of herbicide to irrigate 100 square meters of land.

How to properly prepare a working solution

Roundup should be diluted with clean water at room temperature. The solution is prepared in a plastic bucket or canister. First, the required amount of water is measured, then the herbicide is poured and the liquids are thoroughly mixed. The working solution is prepared immediately before use.

How to use the product?

According to the instructions for use, a solution prepared from water and a herbicide is irrigated with weeds until the plants emerge. Roundup can be used before and 3-5 days after planting garden crops. The main thing is that the chemical should only get on the ground part of the weeds.

Processing of vegetation is carried out after rain, in dry and calm weather. Half a liter of the solution is sprayed on an area of 10 square meters. Processing is carried out in close proximity to weeds.The solution is sprayed around the garden with a sprayer. Unused leftovers are poured outside the field.

Precautions for use

Spraying plants should be carried out in a protective suit, rubber gloves, goggles and a mask. For the preparation of the solution, it is forbidden to use food utensils. Do not drink or inhale herbicide vapors. After working in the garden, you need to remove the protective suit and wash your face and hands with soap and water. If liquid gets into the eyes, they should be washed with running water. In case of herbicide poisoning, it is recommended to wash the stomach with a solution of soda or s alt and induce vomiting.

Toxicity

Roundup refers to chemicals of the 3rd hazard class. The drug does not cause any harm to humans. However, in high concentrations, if it gets into the eyes, it can cause pain and swelling. If you accidentally drink it, then all the signs of poisoning (nausea, headache), as well as an allergic reaction, will appear.

Herbicide solution is dangerous for bees, can lead to their death. Once on the ground, this chemical agent inhibits the vital activity of insects and worms.

Compatibility with other products

Roundup can be used with other herbicides to kill weeds. The combined use of various herbicides helps to get rid of almost all weeds growing in the garden. True, the dosage of drugs needs to be slightly reduced.

Rules and terms of storage

Roundup is stored in a plastic factory bottle in a dry place at room temperature. The shelf life of this drug is 5 years. Do not store liquid at temperatures below -5 and above +35 degrees Celsius. The remains of the working solution are immediately poured outside the garden.

Where to buy and how much does the drug cost?

Roundup can be purchased at any outlet that sells plant seeds, fertilizers, insect and disease repellents.The herbicide is sold at bazaar stalls offering pesticides for rodents and weed control products. The cost of a 50 ml bottle depends on the seller's margin and ranges from $1 to $3 (equivalent).

Herbicide analogues

Similar herbicides can be used instead of Roundup. These chemicals have a similar composition and principle of action. The active substances of herbicidal preparations penetrate into the weeds and lead to their death. Roundup analogues: Otaman, Total, Tornado 500, Glifovit Extra.

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