Mitron, SC

Mode of action

The preparation has systemic activity. It penetrates through roots, but may penetrate plants through the lamina as well. The preparation moves in an acropetal manner. Its herbicidal effect consists in inhibition of the Hill reaction during photosynthesis.

Protective period

Protects the crop during 3 to 8 weeks depending on temperature, climatic conditions and soil type.

Speed of action

Visible signs of weed inhibition appear in 2 to 7 days with weeds perishing totally in 2 or 3 weeks. In case of postemergence treatment, preparation effect on weed sprouts appears in 5 to 10 days.

Range of inhibited weeds

Annual dicotyledonous weeds

Sensitive species: speedwell (species), pepper plant (species), charlock, loesel (species), tansy mustard, common fumitory, satin flower, common groundsel, orach (species), pigweed (species), caseweed, houndsberry, hemp nettle (species), catch weed, common purslane, chamomile (species), wild radish, amaranth (species), dish mustard, day-nettle, field pansy.

Compatibility

It is recommended to use in mixes with other herbicides, mainly of betanal group, Healer, OEC; Censor, EC; Forward, OEC; Action, 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.

Potential for resistance

No facts of resistance to preparation were revealed.

Application technique. Mix preparation method 

Prepare the mix immediately before use and apply during the same day. Fill the sprayer tank with water to 1/3, add slowly the required preparation dose and stir by switching the sprayer agitator on. Then top up the tank with water until full and again switch the agitator on for 10-15 min. Rinse the vessel that contained the preparation several times with water and pour it into the sprayer tank.
Prepare the mix and fill the sprayer on dedicated sites that are disinfected afterwards.

Recommended equipment: ground-based boom sprayers OPSh-15-01, OP-2000-2-01, or similar. 

Phytotoxicity 

The preparation does not pose phytotoxic effect on crops protected when used in recommended doses.

Recommendations on protection of valuable flora and fauna objects 

The preparation is of low hazard to bees and fish – Hazard Class 3.
Basic provisions of the ‘Guidelines for preventing bee poisoning with pesticides’ and following environmental regulations:
treat plants in the morning and evening at wind speed up to 4 to 5 m/sec;
protection boundary zone for bees – min. 2-3 km;
bee’s flight time limitation – 3-4 hours.
Warn apiary owners 4 or 5 days before treatment. Do not use the preparation in private farms, by aerial method and within the sanitary zone of fishery water bodies 500 m away from the flood line in case of maximum floodwater level, but not closer than 2 km to the existing banks.

Chemical class 
triazine

Transport and storage conditions
Comply with all conventional rules of toxic substance transport. Keep the preparation in a room dedicated for pesticide storage. Storage temperature range - minus 10⁰C to plus 35⁰C. Stir before use.

Shelf life
2 years

Hazard class
Hazard class 2, dangerous compound

Packing
10 liter PE container

Registrant
Schelkovo Agrohim, Russia

Manufacturer
Schelkovo Agrohim, Russia