Herbicide Hacker: instructions for use and composition, application rates, and analogues

Content

Composition and existing forms of release
What plants does it affect?
Advantages of the herbicide
Trigger mechanism
How quickly is the effect noticeable?
Prolonged action
Calculating consumption and how to prepare a working solution
Instructions for use
Security measures
Degree of toxicity
What to do in case of poisoning
Possible compatibility
How much and how to store correctly
Similar means

Weeds in crop fields interfere with the proper development of grains, vegetables, and fruits, so farmers use chemicals to control them. The herbicide "Hacker" successfully controls some annual and perennial weeds in a single application. Before using the product, please read the instructions and calculate the application rate.

Composition and existing forms of release

The herbicide "Hacker" contains one active ingredient, clopyralid, which belongs to the class of chlorinated pyridines. One kilogram of the chemical contains 750 grams of it. The herbicide is produced in the form of water-soluble granules, and they are sold packaged in 1-kilogram bottles, which is convenient not only for owners of large fields, but also for summer residents growing crops for their own consumption.

What plants does it affect?

The herbicide "Hacker" effectively controls a range of annual and perennial weeds. These weeds include chamomile, sow thistle, field thistle, knotweed, tartary buckwheat, dandelion, and common ragwort, which can choke sugar beet, rapeseed, and oilseed flax crops.

Advantages of the herbicide

Farmers and homesteaders who use Hacker to protect their crops from weeds have highlighted several advantages of the product.

Pros and cons

The ability of a chemical to destroy not only the above-ground part of weeds, but also their root system.

Control of a wide range of weeds, including root-suckering weeds.

Economical consumption and ease of use.

Possibility of using "Hacker" with other chemicals in tank mixtures.

The herbicide poses low hazard to humans, warm-blooded animals and beneficial insects.

No phytotoxic effect on cultivated plants when consumption rates and instructions for use are observed.

To prevent resistance, the herbicide "Hacker" must be alternated with other chemicals for weed control.

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Trigger mechanism

The chemical "Hacker" is a systemic herbicide. After application, it quickly penetrates the weeds' leaves, from where it spreads to their growth points and root systems. This inhibits cell division, and after a short time, the weeds die.

How quickly is the effect noticeable?

Weed growth stops within a few hours of spraying. The first signs of weed suppression can be seen within 5-6 hours. After a week, leaf chlorosis becomes noticeable, and after another 7 days, the weeds die.

Prolonged action

Fields of flax and oilseed crops do not require re-treatment throughout the growing season. However, sugar beet crops will typically require two sprays to control a second wave of weeds.

Calculating consumption and how to prepare a working solution

To ensure the Hacker herbicide exhibits its full effectiveness, it is necessary to correctly calculate the chemical application rate and apply the treatment in accordance with the instructions for use.

Standards for different crops are shown in the table.

Cultivated crop	Herbicide consumption	Weeds	When to spray
Fiber flax and oil flax	From 80 to 120 grams per hectare of field	Annuals and perennials	Treatment is carried out when the weeds form a rosette.
Fodder and sugar beets	From 120 to 200 grams per hectare of plantings, depending on the degree of weed infestation	Bird's knotweed, sow thistle and chamomile	Work begins at the stage of 3-5 leaves of the cultivated plant.

The spray solution is prepared immediately before starting work. Add half the recommended amount of water, pre-filtered to remove any mechanical impurities, to the sprayer tank. Next, add the recommended amount of granules and turn on the mixer until the solution is completely dissolved. Then, add the remaining water and mix again. This work is carried out in a designated area, which must be subsequently decontaminated.

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Instructions for use

The instructions for use recommend starting work either early in the morning or in the evening, when it's not too hot. To prevent the herbicide from spilling onto neighboring fields, spray when wind speeds do not exceed 4 m/s. If crop fields are heavily infested, use the maximum permitted amount of the chemical. Any remaining solution should be disposed of according to safety regulations.

Security measures

When working with chemicals, always wear protective clothing and cover your head with a scarf or cap. A respirator is also used to prevent inhalation of herbicide vapors. After finishing work, take a shower and wash your face with soap. All clothes are washed and hung outdoors.

Degree of toxicity

The herbicide "Hacker" belongs to the 3rd toxicity class and is low-risk for humans, animals and honey bees.

What to do in case of poisoning

If the herbicide is accidentally swallowed, take activated charcoal and seek medical attention for symptomatic treatment. If the herbicide gets into your eyes, rinse them with plenty of water and seek medical attention.

Possible compatibility

The herbicide "Hacker" is successfully used in tank mixtures with other chemicals, such as "Biceps Garant", "Pilot", "Triceps", "Magnum", "Ballerina" and "Gerbitox".

How much and how to store correctly

If the original packaging is intact, the chemical product is usable for 3 years from the date of manufacture. The temperature in the room where the herbicide is to be stored should not exceed 35 degrees Celsius. Direct sunlight should also be avoided.