Herbicide Sprut Extra from weeds: method of application, how to dilute, consumption rate, composition

Herbicide Octopus Extra is an effective tool that helps to quickly get rid of weeds. The drug can be used in areas intended for sowing crops, as well as in production and industrial areas. To achieve maximum effectiveness from the use of a herbicide, it is necessary to strictly follow the recommendations outlined in the instructions.

Octopus Extra has a continuous systemic effect

Composition and form of release of the herbicide Octopus Extra

The drug is a concentrated suspension. It goes on sale in bottles of 25, 100 ml, as well as canisters of 5, 10 liters.

Pesticide Sprut Extra is produced by the company JSC Schelkovo Agrokhim, which specializes in the production of plant protection products.

The active substance of the drug Octopus Extra

The composition of the product includes one active ingredient glyphosate in the form of potassium salt. The content of the active substance is 540 g per 1 liter.

After spraying Sprut Extra on the leaves and shoots of weeds, glyphosate quickly penetrates into the tissues of the plant and spreads to all its parts, including the root system. As a result, it blocks the synthesis of vital amino acids, which leads to inhibition of growth processes.

What weeds does it help?

Weed killer Octopus Extra has a detrimental effect on annual, perennial grasses and dicotyledonous weeds. It also inhibits the development of unwanted shrubs and trees.

An hour after treatment, the active ingredient penetrates the weeds and becomes resistant to rain. The first signs of its action are noticeable on the 4-7th day. They are manifested by chlorosis, marginal leaf necrosis, developmental arrest and a dejected general appearance.

Fully herbaceous weeds die after two weeks, and shrubs and trees after 30-50 days.

Advantages and disadvantages

The Sprut Extra weed control agent has many advantages, which distinguishes it from other agents of a similar action. But the drug also has disadvantages that must be considered when using it.

Octopus Extra shows good results regardless of air temperature

Advantages of the drug:

• affordable price;
• economical consumption;
• a wide range of actions;
• works at any air temperature;
• spreads to all parts of the plant;
• does not show soil activity;
• has a quick effect;
• does not cause resistance;
• has rain resistance;
• does not disrupt crop rotation.

Cons:

• does not interfere with seed germination;
• loses activity during frost;
• precautions must be taken when working;
• is not selective.

Preparation of working solution

It is necessary to treat weeds with a working solution prepared on the basis of a herbicide concentrate. To do this, you should initially draw 1/3 of the water into the sprayer tank. Then shake the vial of the drug and pour the required dosage. After that, add the remaining volume of water and mix until a uniform composition is obtained.

It is necessary to prepare a solution for processing immediately before use. Diluted Octopus Extra remains active for 12 hours. And then its herbicidal properties are lost.

Instructions for use of the drug Octopus Extra

In order for the treatment to give the desired result, you must first familiarize yourself with how to use Sprut Extra herbicide correctly.

It is recommended to use the product in the spring before planting and emergence of seedlings of the main crop or in the fall before the leaves of the weeds turn yellow. During the season, a one-time treatment with Sprut Extra is acceptable.

The drug is recommended to be used during the active growth of weeds with a sufficient amount of moisture in the soil. In dry periods, the effect of the Sprut Extra herbicide is reduced, since metabolic processes in tissues proceed slowly.

Features of using the drug Octopus Extra:

1. Fields intended for agricultural crops. It is recommended to apply 1,4-4,0 liters of herbicide per ha, depending on the resistance of the weeds. The consumption rate of the working fluid is 100-200 l/ha during mechanical processing, and 25-50 l/ha for aviation spraying.
2. Couples. The recommended dosage of the drug is 1,4-2,8 liters per hectare. The consumption rate of the working fluid is 100-200 liters, and for aviation spraying 25-50 liters per hectare. Processing can be carried out with active vegetation of weeds.
3. Non-agricultural land. The recommended herbicide dosage is 2-4 liters per hectare. The consumption rate of the working fluid during ground processing is 100-200 liters, and in the case of aviation – 25-50 liters per hectare. It is not allowed to pick berries, mushrooms during the processing period.

Processing can be carried out at a wind speed of not more than 4 m / s

Compatibility with other means

The octopus is recommended for independent use. If necessary, it can be combined in the same tank mix with other herbicides. But first they need to be tested. To do this, mix the working solutions in a small amount. If this does not precipitate, then the funds can be used simultaneously.

Do not mix herbicide with insecticides or fungicides.

Safety precautions and toxicity

Sprut Extra has a third hazard class. And this means that it belongs to the category of low-toxic drugs. However, when using it, you must follow safety measures so as not to harm your health.

Before preparing the solution and carrying out the treatment, it is necessary to wear gloves, a protective mask and goggles, as well as clothing, shoes that cover open areas of the body as much as possible. During the treatment, it is forbidden to drink, smoke, eat, in order to exclude the possibility of the solution entering the digestive tract. Ignoring the rules for working with the product can lead to poisoning.

If the solution comes into contact with the skin, the mucous membrane should be immediately washed off under running water. At the end of the treatment, you should take a shower with soap and wash clothes.

Beekeepers should be notified about the use of the herbicide 3-4 days in advance. For the period of processing, the years of bees should be limited to 3-4 hours. The border protection zone for honey insects should be at least 5-6 km.

Analogues

In the absence of this herbicide on sale, it can be replaced by analogues. All of them have a similar effect and help to quickly deal with weeds in the area. But at the same time, all drugs have some differences, before using them, you need to carefully read the instructions.

Octopus’s analogues Extra:

1. Tornado 500. Preparation of continuous action. Its main component is glyphosate, the content of which reaches 500 g per 1 liter. Effective against annual, perennial dicotyledonous and grassy weeds. The first signs of its action become noticeable 3-5 days after treatment. The drug shows the maximum effectiveness when spraying annual plants in the phase from two true leaves to flowering, and perennial plants – during the formation of buds.
   
   

   Tornado 500 does not affect seeds

2. Roundup. Universal herbicide that destroys all types of grassy weeds, as well as shrubs and trees. The drug has one active ingredient – glyphosate. The active substance is able to quickly penetrate the leaves and shoots of the plant and spread to all its parts, including the root system. At the same time, the drug is not phytotoxic. It can be combined with other herbicides in the same tank mix.
   
   

   Roundup kills weeds 3-4 weeks after application

3. Helios. The drug has a continuous effect and belongs to the category of organophosphorus compounds. Contains the potassium salt of glyphosate, the concentration of which is 663 g per 1 liter. It is a water-soluble concentrate. The drug has a high rain resistance.
   
   

   Helios has a second class of danger to humans

4. Glyphovit. Herbicide is characterized by continuous action. It is a concentrated solution that must be diluted with water before use. Contains glyphosate in the amount of 480 g per 1 liter. The recommended consumption rate of the working fluid is 8-9 liters per hundred square meters. During the season, you can do the processing once. Mechanical work after spraying weeds is recommended to be carried out no earlier than seven days later.
   
   

   Glyphovit does not affect crop rotation

Conclusion

Herbicide Sprut Extra is one of the chemicals that can clean the site from all types of weeds. Moreover, its destructive effect extends to shrubs and trees. Therefore, when using on personal plots, it is necessary to observe increased precautions and install protective screens so as not to harm closely growing crops during processing.

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