Herbicide Select: instructions for use, composition and form of release, analogues

Herbicide Select is a new unique drug that has a systemic and selective effect. In the agricultural industry, with its help, soybeans, rapeseed, sunflower and beets are protected from thickets of annual and perennial weeds. Information about this remedy and its correct use can be found below.

Composition and release form of the product

The substance is available in the form of a highly concentrated emulsion. The active ingredient is cletodim (120 g/l). Sold in 5 liter plastic cans.

Drug benefits

Select is in high demand among consumers because:

• does well with over 40 types of weeds, even carrion;
• safe for broadleaf crops;
• does not adversely affect crop rotation;
• effective against the root system and green aerial parts of weeds;
• semi-disintegrates in soil within 72 hours;
• quickly penetrates the plants, so if it rains an hour after spraying, it will not affect the result;
• suitable for use at any stage of cultivated plant development;
• has a convenient formulation;
• safe for mammals, birds and bees;
• can be used near open water;
• non-phytotoxic.

Mechanism of action of herbicide Select

In the process of processing, it is quickly absorbed by weeds and passes into its root. After a couple of hours, the herbicide will fully penetrate the weeds, stop cell division and photosynthesis.

The type of soil and weather conditions do not affect the effectiveness of the drug. It performs well at low doses and when used in tank mix it reduces the dosage of other pesticides.

Weeds completely die after spraying after 1-2 weeks. New ones may appear in at least 8 weeks.

Weed activity spectrum

Almost 40 species of annual and perennial grass weeds are completely killed by Select. This includes even carrion.

Herbicide is practically useless against:

• couch grass;
• bristle;
• Aleppo sorghum;
• sunflowers;
• Pigtail;
• millet.

It also has no effect on weeds that have appeared after spraying.

Duration

With proper dosage calculation and spraying, new weeds should appear in about 2 months.

Consumption rates

Selekta's standard rate is 50-60 liters per hectare. The product is only suitable for spraying. To process a hectare of annual cereal plants, you need up to 700 ml of the substance, for perennials - 1.8 liters.

The consumption rate of the substance is about 300 liters of diluted emulsion per hectare.

Preparation of working substance

The mixture should be prepared right before use. Only pure water is suitable for this. It can also be a technical liquid, the main thing is that it does not contain suspensions and mechanical impurities that can clog the sprayer nozzles.

Fill the sprayer tank halfway with water, turn on the mixer and pour in the required amount of Select. When everything is well mixed, fill the tank to the top with water. If foam forms during mixing, a little antifoam can be added to the solution.

Instructions for use

Processing is necessary during the period when 2-6 leaves appear on the weeds. Vegetation of cultivated plants does not affect this.

It is recommended to perform the procedure early in the morning or in the evening. If there is a strong squally wind outside, it is better to postpone it. Rain or temperature fluctuations do not affect the performance of the Select.

Spraying can be done once a season. Contact with treated cultures is possible only 7 days after the procedure. Mechanical work is allowed 72 hours after application.

Amount of herbicideWhen to sprayBeets

Crop	Weed type
	Annual cereals	0.6-0.7 liters per hectare	When 2-4 leaves appeared on the weeds
Rape, soybeans		0.5- 0.7 liters per hectare of crops
Beets, sunflowers, soybeans and rapeseed	Grass perennials, creeping couch grass	1.6-1.8 liters per hectare of crops	When couch grass reaches a height of 20 cm

It is strictly forbidden to violate the instructions, as this may adversely affect the condition of cultivated plants and their yield.

The maximum effectiveness of the drug is achieved at a temperature of +8-25 degrees and a humidity of 65-90 percent.

If it is very hot and dry outside, the herbicide may lose some of its effectiveness.

Safety

Spraying should be done in a protective suit, gloves, goggles and a mask, avoid getting the solution on the skin and mucous membranes. After successful completion of the procedure, you should thoroughly wash your hands and wash your face.

The herbicide is safe for bees, but should be applied when the bees are not flying.

Toxicity

Select has a third hazard class, so it is relatively safe for mammals.

Is it compatible with other drugs

Select does not interact with other herbicides, so this mixing is best avoided. There is a certain antagonism in bentazone and imazquin tank mixes that are used to control broadleaf weeds.

Terms and conditions of storage

Select should be stored in its original packaging in a dry, dark, well-ventilated area. It is valid for 2 years from the date of issue and provided that the integrity of its packaging has not been compromised. It is forbidden to put the substance on food and food.

Similar herbicides

The only analogue of Select is the Centurion.

Result

Select is one of the most effective herbicides that destroys weeds for a long time. With it, you will be able to achieve a better harvest and will not spend a lot of time on inter-row cultivation.

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