Action, SC

Mode of action
Ethofumesate impairs mitosis in weed cells. It penetrates plants predominantly via their root systems and then translates through the stalk to their leaves. It inhibits the Hill reaction during photosynthesis. The action is function of soil humidity and organic contents in soil. Adequate soil humidity and low organic content are positive factors.

Protective period
Until the next wave of weeds, which is dependent on weather conditions in the year of application. The preparation affects weeds present in the plantings during spraying.

Speed of action
The preparation has a systemic effect. Visible signs of herbicide action appear depending on weather conditions on 4th to 8th day after application.

Compatibility with other preparations
The preparation has a good compatibility with most herbicides: Healer, OEC; Censor, EC; Forward, OEC; Mitron, SC; Lornet, SL; Betaren 22, OEC; Betaren Super MD, OEC; Betaren Express AM, EC. In each specific case, the components to be commingled shall be checked for physical and chemical compatibility.

Spectrum of action
The herbicide preparation for beet plantings is intended to control annual dicotyledonous weeds, including amaranth and some species of annual grass weeds.

Product application features
The product is not phytotoxic when applied at the recommended rates for sugar beets.
On white lupine, under unfavorable conditions, growth suspension and «curling» of apical leaves at the time of treatment may occur; later, marginal leaf scorch and reduced plant height may be observed. However, after some time, the growth of white lupine is restored, new leaves emerge, and the lack of competition from weeds can help boost yields.
Do not apply the product during stress situations (frost, hail damage, insect damage, etc.), or when temperatures exceed 25 °C.

Mix preparation method 
Prepare the mix immediately before use. Dose the preparation for a single fill of the sprayer. Then prepare the mix as follows: Fill the sprayer tank to about its half with water, add the required herbicide dose and top up with water until full while continuously stirring using hydraulic agitators. Rinse the empty tank several times with water that is then poured into the sprayer tank. Prepare the herbicide mix and fill the sprayer on dedicated sites that are disinfected afterwards.
Use commercially available ground-based boom sprayers provided with slit-type nozzles for herbicide application. 

Phytotoxicity

ACTION, SC (500 g/l) is quite selective and normally does not affect sugar beet plantings when used in accordance with the proposed regulations.

Potential for resistance
Not observed.

Usage regulations
Application time for machinery assisted operations – 3 days

Storage conditions
Keep the preparation in a room dedicated for pesticide storage. Temperature range is minus 10⁰C to plus 35⁰C. Stir before use

Shelf life
3 years

Packing
10 liter PE container

Registrant
Schelkovo Agrohim, Russia

Manufacturer
Schelkovo Agrohim, Russia