Herbicides have become particularly important among agrochemicals. Treating fields helps protect plants from weeds throughout the growing season. Herbicides vary in the number of components and active ingredients, making it easy to select the right one for specific crops. Some are universal, such as Gezagard, which can be used on large agricultural fields and vegetable beds in a private garden.
What is included in the composition and existing forms of release
This product is a selective herbicide belonging to the triazine chemical class. It is a single-component product whose active ingredient is prometryn at a concentration of 500 grams per liter.
"Gezagard" is produced as a concentrated suspension, packaged in 3- and 5-liter plastic canisters. For use in garden plots, consumers are recommended to purchase smaller quantities (300, 100, 50, 25, and 15 grams) in plastic bottles.
Mechanism of action
This product is a systemic pesticide. It penetrates weed tissue, targeting various parts of the plant (root system, stems, and leaf blades). It inhibits photosynthesis, resulting in slower growth and death of the weeds, which initially wilt and turn yellow. Complete eradication takes 7-14 days.
What is it used for?
This product is used to control annual dicotyledonous, some perennial, and grass weeds in forage crops, vegetable plantings, and herbs. Gezagard is harmful to:
- shepherd's purse;
- ugly duckling;
- white clover;
- sweet clover;
- stinging nettle;
- sow thistle;
- succession.
This is not a complete list of weeds that the pesticide successfully controls.
The advantages of using the drug are:
- cost-effectiveness of the herbicide;
- its high efficiency and speed of action;
- possibility of use in tank mixtures;
- impact on various types of weeds (including those that are difficult to eradicate);
- no impact on subsequent crops in crop rotation, since it completely decomposes in the soil during the growing season of plants;
- long-term protection of crops.
The disadvantages of the product include:
- use at temperatures not lower than +15 °C;
- cannot be used in fields occupied by juicy vegetables (due to the possibility of a herbicide taste).
It should be taken into account that in cool weather and in damp soil, the period of complete decomposition of the components of the preparation increases.
Dosage and how to use
The treatment is carried out with a fresh working solution of the preparation, prepared on the day of use and stored for no more than 24 hours. To prepare the working mixture, add 1/3 of the calculated amount of water to the tank. With the mixer running, add the suspension concentrate, and bring the solution to the calculated volume with water.
| Suspension concentrate in liters/hectare | Areas treated with herbicide | What weeds does it help get rid of? | Number of sprays |
| From 1.5 to 3 | Carrot fields | From annual dicotyledons and cereals | 40 (1) |
| 2.0-3.5 | Potato plantings
|
From dicotyledonous annuals and cereals | 20 (1) |
| 2.5-3.0 | Planting garlic (except for greens), peas (for grain) | Cereals and annual dicotyledons | 60 (-) |
| 2.0-3.0 | Crops of parsley (greens), dill, celery
|
From annual dicotyledons and cereals | 28 (1) |
| 2.0-3.0 | Parsley crops (root) | Cereals and annual dicotyledons | 45 (1) |
| 2.0-3.5 | Sunflower planting | From dicotyledonous annuals and cereals | 60 (1) |
| 2.0-3.0 | Coriander plantings | Same | 60 (1) |
| 2.0-3.5 | Corn crops with sunflower undersowing | Same | 60(1) |
| 3 | Areas with beans and vetch | Same | 60 (1) |
| 2.5-3.5 | Soybean fields | Same | 60 (-) |
| 3 | Crops of peas and fodder beans | Same | 60 (1) |
Crops are treated before germination. Parsley, dill, and celery root can be treated when one or two leaves appear. The Gezagard solution application rate for all crops is 200-300 liters per hectare.
Spraying is carried out in dry, windless weather. The optimal temperature for application is between 15 and 30°C. Light soil requires a minimal herbicide concentration; as the soil becomes heavier, the concentration increases.
Precautionary measures
The drug is classified as moderately toxic and belongs to hazard class 3 for humans and bees.
Important: the product is toxic to fish and is not used in protected water areas.
All work involving the preparation and application of the herbicide must be performed by personnel trained in safety procedures for working with agrochemicals. Personnel are provided with protective suits. They may wear thick, long-sleeved clothing, rubber boots, a respirator, protective goggles or a face shield, and rubber gloves. Hair should be covered with a cap or scarf.
Smoking and eating are prohibited while spraying. After finishing work, take a shower or wash exposed skin and change clothes.
What to do in case of poisoning
The person should be taken to a safe place and provided with fresh air. Next, call a doctor or transport the person to a hospital. The name and composition of the medication should be provided to the medical personnel.
Is compatibility possible?
The herbicide is highly compatible in tank mixes. Gezagard can be used in conjunction with fenaxoprop-P-ethyl and quizalofop-P-ethyl-based products. This increases the product's spectrum of action and effectiveness. Each subsequent product is added to the tank after the previous one has completely dissolved. The products are tested for chemical and physical compatibility beforehand.
Storage conditions and periods
The medication is stored in specialized, dry, cool warehouses, in tightly sealed manufacturer containers. A legible label containing the name and intended use information is maintained. The shelf life is 3 years from the date of manufacture.
If you have this product in your garden, keep it away from children and pets. Do not store it near food, medications, or animal feed.
Analogues
Identical in terms of active substance are: "Brig" KS; "Gambit" SK; "Fortis" KS; "Sarmat" KS.