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

Huge fields of grain plants are dying due to increased vegetation, since it is difficult to cope on their own in large areas, so chemicals are indispensable. Herbicide "Asterix" is designed to protect cereals and corn from the harmful effects of dicotyledonous weeds.

Composition and form of release of the drug "Asterix"

The drug belongs to the chemical class aryloxyalkanocarboxylic acids. Effective herbicide "Asterix" consists of two components:

2,4-D (2-ethiohexyl ether) - 300g/l;
florasulam - 6.25 g/l.

The most effective remedy for sowing spring wheat, winter wheat and barley.

Produced in the form of a suspension emulsion in a 5-liter package.

Benefits

The drug has proven itself worthy among consumers due to the large number of positive aspects when using it:

high selectivity of components;
effective against a wide variety of weeds;
suppressing the development of weeds and guaranteeing the absence of their populations in the future;
Maximum increased Action Speed;
possibility of application regardless of the phase of plant development (can be used before the formation of the second internode in a cereal crop);
no consequences, contraindications and restrictions on crop rotation.

The active ingredients in Asterix herbicide not only enhance weed suppression, but also prevent the emergence of resistant populations.

Mechanism of action

Florasulam is a component of systemic action. Through the leaf plate, it penetrates into the body of a weed plant and acts as an inhibitor of many chain reactions, in particular, the enzyme acetolactate synthase, which is responsible for the formation of valine, leucine. After 3 weeks, necrosis of the vegetative organs of the plant, chlorosis begins.

2,4-D is a substance that, after penetrating into the weed cells, begins to aggravate the process of photosynthesis, provokes the hydrolytic breakdown of proteins. As a result, the absorption of minerals in the body stops, water metabolism is disturbed, and the plant withers.

The mechanism of action of the selective herbicide applies exclusively to annual dicotyledonous plants, cereals are monocotyledonous crops and do not suffer during processing.

Weed growth stops a day after treatment, the first manifestation of symptoms on the 4th day, after 2 weeks death occurs.

Consumption rates for different plants

If you need to get rid of high, well-developed weeds, it is recommended to use the maximum dosage of the drug. When processing plants from the Cereal family, which include spring and winter wheat, rye, barley, the consumption rate of the working fluid is 200-300 liters per 1 ha.

How to prepare a working solution?

It is impossible to prepare a solution in advance, it is worth doing this immediately before processing cultivated plants on a specially equipped site.The tank must be half filled with water, add the required amount of the drug and mix thoroughly. Add water until the container is full, and then proceed with the processing.

Instructions for use

Spray crops with a ready-made solution, it is advisable to carry out the procedure in the tillering phase of the crop, at the initial stage of weed growth.

Consumption of working fluid is determined by the type of plant being processed.

Herbicide Safety

Before treatment, the owners of neighboring plantations should be notified and make sure that the drug will not harm them.

It is necessary to process cultivated plants in a special protective suit, excluding the drug from getting on the skin and mucous membranes. Otherwise, quickly wash off the substance, and if ingested, induce vomiting.Take the victim to the doctor. After the procedure, thoroughly wash your face and hands, take a shower.

Toxicity

The drug is dangerous for pollinated insects, does not pose a threat to humans and other warm-blooded animals, but safety precautions should be followed during processing.

Hazard class for humans 2nd, for bees - 3rd.

Compatible with other products?

Asterix herbicide is compatible with various pesticides, growth regulators, and complex mineral fertilizers. But first, it is necessary to check the compatibility of drugs using data banks on the physical and chemical properties of substances and their mixtures.

Terms and conditions of storage

You can store the drug for 2 years in a warm, dry place away from children, animals, food.

Similar drugs

Based on the active ingredients, there are such analogues of the Asterix herbicide as Assoluta, Ballerina, Prima, Primavera, Primadonna, Prishance, Florax.