Any agronomist or amateur gardener is forced to resort to funds from weeds in the garden, regardless of the scale of farmland. Such funds are called herbicides. They are subdivided according to the principle of action on contact (they exclusively process the soil) and solid (directly processing plants). Today we will talk about a popular tool in the agricultural sector - the Arsenal herbicide.
What is the herbicide used for?
When processing the soil with these substances, a sufficient level of moisture is maintained, preventing it from hardening. Apply weed control in the garden, and on non-farm territories. And also where vegetation is undesirable: it can be a runway, railway tracks and so on. In agricultural activity, herbicides are used in the following cases:
- During fruiting crops, to remove weeds.
- After harvesting, when there is a need to keep the land clean.
- As a preparatory stage before sowing.
Broad spectrum herbicide
Arsenal herbicide has a wide spectrum of action. This explains the reason for its popularity. Often, this tool is used during the first processing of land. Its advantage is a prolonged effect, which persists for up to 5 years. It is effective in controlling cereal, dicotyledonous weeds, trees and shrubs.
The convenience of using this tool is that it can be used in any weather - this does not affect the effectiveness of the drug. Even if there is dust or oily contamination on the surface of the plant, the herbicide will work properly. Literally within 1 hour, it is absorbed by the leaves and roots of the plant, as well as the soil.
How weed control works
At Arsenal, imazapyr is the active substance. When spraying plants, it penetrates the leaves, roots and soil. And at the soil level it does not allow the seeds to germinate. Imazapyr destroys amino acids in plant cells, which prevents their further division and, accordingly, growth. Already after the first day it will be possible to notice the result of the work of the Arsenal herbicide. But it is better to draw significant conclusions only after 1-2 weeks. Since at this time there will be a gradual death of the weed from the root system to the top.
To achieve the maximum effect of the product, it is necessary to spray in the early spring. It is during this period that the rapid growth of grass begins. Since the named herbicide has good phytotoxic properties, it can be used at any time, up to frost.
Instructions for use
To avoid spreading the drug to neighboring areas, spraying should be carried out in calm weather, morning or evening, when there is no direct exposure to sunlight. The active substance will penetrate the plant and soil, regardless of the level of moisture, but to achieve better absorption and a better result, the moisture of the plants is welcome.
According to the instructions for the use of the Arsenal herbicide, it is necessary to prepare a tank for irrigation of land. It is necessary to pour water into it 1/3 and slowly, in a circular motion, intervene. The resulting solution is used immediately before use. It is not subject to storage. The spraying process of the site is carried out with the included mixer inside the tank. When the work is completed, rinse it with plenty of water. It is important to observe the safety standards of the person taking part in the processing (goggles, gloves, a mask, replaceable clothing, rubber boots).
In large areas, treatment is carried out with tractor or knapsack motor spraying. The flow rate of the solution in the first case is much lower. So, with tractor spraying, the value ranges from 150 to 200 liters per hectare, and with backpack spraying, from 150 to 300 liters per hectare.
The manufacturer of the Arsenal herbicide is Germany. Today, there are many representatives and intermediary organizations involved in the sale of this drug. In Russia there is also its counterpart with the name "New Arsenal", which is produced by a domestic manufacturer.