Herbicide Titus: instructions for use against weeds
Titus is a herbicide with high efficiency in killing foreign plants in corn, tomato or potato plantations. How does the herbicide Titus work? The instructions for use clearly give the answer. The composition penetrates the entire leaf area and completely inhibits the reproduction of cells of the harmful plant. Distinctive features: does not harm nature, has a long period of action, one treatment is enough.
Herbicide composition and mechanism of action
Effective against:
- wheatgrass;
- bristle;
- barnyard
- ambrosia;
- sow thistle;
- palmatics;
- humaya.
The first symptoms of exposure appear already on the first day after processing the cultivated plantings. Mechanism:
- The weed foliage absorbs the herbicide.
- It penetrates into all parts of the plant.
- Stops the production of all essential amino acids.
- Stops the growth and division of all cells.
The first symptoms of defeat:
- necrotic spots on the leaves;
- leaves curl and turn yellow;
- the weed dries up.
The period of the protective effect lasts up to 30 days.
Advantages of the herbicide Titus when applied
In comparison with numerous analogues, Titus herbicide does not penetrate into the soil when applied and does not harm the environment. Affects a huge number of weeds, so there is no need to buy several additional drugs.
The most attractive benefits:
- differs in economical consumption;
- helps in both dry and wet types of soils;
- does not spoil cultivated plants;
- convenient to transport;
- is safe for animals and bees.
It is successfully used for post-emergence treatment and also replaces the pre-emergence and sowing programs.
Instructions for the use of the herbicide
Spraying should be done at the growth phase of 4 true leaves in annuals and at 10-15 cm in height for the rest.
The herbicide on tomatoes is applied depending on the growing method:
- for sowing - perform the procedure when the third true leaf appears;
- seedlings - after 20 days from the moment of disembarkation to a permanent place.
The procedure is performed once a season. But if the site is severely damaged by weeds, it is permissible to spray it again after 20 days.
Application
The herbicide granules are dissolved in water. For processing tomato 50 g of Titus are used per hectare. If it is necessary to re-process, the amount is the same.
Herbicide Titus for corn is used at the rate of 40 g for annual weeds and 50 g for perennials. With a lot of weediness - 60 g per hectare.
Herbicide Titus is used for spraying potatoes at the rate of 50 g per hectare. But use after hilling.
You need to use the solution on dry plants so that the leaves are not wet from rain or dew. In just one hectare of surface, approximately 200-250 liters of ready-made liquid composition is used.
To prepare the mixture, fill the sprayer halfway with water. Then add the amount of herbicide and stir. Add the rest of the water to the container, stirring the liquid all the time.
It is necessary to use only freshly prepared solution. After two weeks of treatment, mechanical weeding and loosening of the inter-row space is not recommended.
Security measures
The drug is not very dangerous for most animals, bees and people. But safety rules must be observed:
- it is forbidden to use the solution in food containers;
- do not eat or drink during work;
- the distance to the hives with bees should be 3-4 km;
- after spraying, wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water;
- to the site after spraying and keep pets away in time;
- when spraying, it is necessary to put on a mask, remove the hair under the headdress.
If after work there is dizziness, nausea, skin irritation, poisoning has occurred. It is necessary to drink a large amount of water with activated charcoal, and rinse the skin and mucous membranes, which got the solution, for 10-15 minutes under running water.
If shortness of breath occurs, remove the victim into the shade.
Storage conditions
It is allowed to store the herbicide Titus for no more than 3 years. Optimal conditions: storage in a dry, dark place at a temperature of 10-25 ° C. The storage area must not be accessible to children of the animals.
If you carefully follow the instructions when using the Titus herbicide, then a second spraying will not be needed, since the weeds will be removed the first time.
This does not apply to areas with increased debris. This will have to be processed twice. Despite the relative safety of the composition, it is best to be careful. Used successfully on tomatoes, corn and potatoes.