Glyfor against weeds: instructions for use, description and consumption rates, analogues

For those who decide to fight weeds on their site with the help of chemicals, the drug Glifor can be a good help. It belongs to the herbicides of continuous action. In order not to harm the environment, the instructions for using Glyfor against weeds must be thoroughly studied and used with absolute accuracy of the recommended dosage, frequency of application, and dilution method.

The drug is used to exterminate harmful vegetation not only by gardeners and vegetable gardeners in the care of the site, but also in forestry, public utilities, and agriculture.

Composition, formulation and purpose of the herbicide Glyfor

The drug contains glyphosate, a complex, universal action product. It is available in liquid form; all you have to do is dilute it with water in the required concentration.

Glyfor copes with a wide range of pests:

Annuals.
Perennial.
Cereals.
Dicotyledonous.
Dandelions.
Convolvulus.
Birch.
Sow thistle.

By using Glyfor, you can be sure that the weeds will be gone from the area for a long time.

Mechanism of action and speed of action

The effect of Glyfor is based on the following factors: the drug interrupts the development of amino acids in harmful plants, while simultaneously changing the permeability of membranes in cells. These circumstances have a depressing effect on the viability of weeds; they die before our eyes. As a rule, within 3-4 days for annual pests and 10 for perennial pests, the leaves wither and the aerial parts dry out.

Over time, the herbicide travels through the capillaries to the roots, finally destroying the weed.

Glyfor weed killer

Owners of small plots most often cope with weeds on their own. Weeding, loosening, mulching - 3 stages were carried out and for a while you can forget about the formidable weeds. But what if you don’t even have 10 acres, but more? In such areas, weeding will be a daily tedious task. Chemicals - herbicides - come to the aid of gardeners. The name of the drugs comes from two Latin words: “herba” - grass and “caedo” - to kill. Therefore, these substances destroy grass or vegetation.

Herbicides are classified according to the nature of their action. They are:

Selective or selective action. These herbicides act selectively, killing certain types of plants and not harming others. Excellent for use in summer cottages.
Full action. Destroy vegetation of any kind in the entire area where they are used. They are used in the development of new lands and around industrial facilities.

Glyfor is considered a popular continuous herbicide among gardeners.

Using Glyfor allows you to clear your garden of all types of weeds at minimal cost.

Many gardeners are afraid to use the herbicide "Glyfor" on their plots because of the toxicity of the active substance - 360 g/l glyphosate acid. However, proper use and strict adherence to the instructions will minimize possible problems.

Therefore, in the first days after using Glyfor, do not allow pets to be in the treated area.

How long does it protect?

On average, the drug retains a high concentration in plant tissues for almost 2 months, up to 50 days. All this time there is intensive pumping from the above-ground part of the weed to the underground. With standard processing, mechanical destruction, it is the roots hidden in the depths that pose the greatest danger. The herbicide eliminates this problem once and for all.

How does it work and how quickly does it work?

"Glyfor" is considered a universal composition. It can be used to destroy many weeds on the site. The drug is effective against cereals and dicotyledonous annual weeds. It also helps control perennial plants that are difficult to grow. The most harmful weeds include sow thistle, birch, and dandelions.

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The drug suppresses the production of aromatic amino acids in weeds and changes the permeability of cell membranes. As a result, the weed loses its viability.

The systemic effect of "Glyfor" helps to cope with all harmful plants that are common in the area. The active component of the product moves through fragments of bushes, moving from above-ground elements to the root system. In this case, the period of protective action of the product lasts 50 days.

Advantages and disadvantages

To ensure the reliability and high efficiency of the product, consider its advantages:

It affects all parts of the plant, equally inhibiting leaves, stems, and roots.
Recommended for a wide range of garden pests.
It is not washed out of the weed tissue even in the rain.
Decomposition in the soil occurs quickly; traces of the chemical do not penetrate into cultivated plants.
Already 7 days after the dressing, sowing of seeds and planting of seedlings is allowed.
By type of action it is classified as a desiccant - a substance that inhibits the underground part of the weed.
The shelf life is 5 years.

Among the shortcomings, one can highlight one, but a serious one: Glyfor is a herbicide, a poison that poses a danger to humans. Handling it requires precautions.

Tips for use

Before you start giving advice on using the drug, it is important to note its advantages, and these are what experts and gardeners call:

The composition acts quickly and, most importantly, reliably in the fight against weeds.
Destroys almost all groups and types of weeds.
2-3 hours after spraying, the composition cannot be washed off, even if it rains heavily.
It does not accumulate in plants due to the fact that it quickly decomposes in the soil.
Already after a week from the day of spraying, seedlings can be planted in the ground or seeds can be sown.
It is convenient to use and classified as hazard class 3, therefore it poses a moderate danger to humans and animals.
It has a long shelf life from the date of release - 5 years.

Using Glyfor against weeds according to the instructions allows you to significantly increase the effectiveness of the drug, obtaining the desired result in the form of destruction of weeds. Glifor itself can be successfully used both in summer cottages and when cultivating large-area crop fields and gardens.

In order for the product to work and bring the desired effect on weeds, it is important to take into account a number of important points:

The herbicide itself is used only for spraying the green mass of weeds and not in the form of watering at the root. The thing is that root watering and processing of the soil itself will not have the desired result.
The Glyfor solution prepared for spraying sits for 24 hours - after this time the solution loses its properties.
During the spraying process, it is important to protect and protect useful cultural plantings from the damaging effects of the herbicide. In this case, the plants should be covered or otherwise protected from the solution getting on them.
Spraying should be carried out in sunny weather, when there is no heavy dew - in this case, the composition is simply washed off from the greenery and has no effect.
If precipitation is predicted in the next 6–7 hours, you should temporarily postpone spraying the weeds.
Spray weeds at moderate air humidity, average temperatures - 16–22 degrees, on a dry and sunny day.
To ensure that the sprayed composition itself is not blown away by the wind from the treated weed, you should not spray on a windy day when the wind gust speed is more than 5 m/s.

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Consumption measures for different plants

Depending on the type of crop, the concentration of the plant treatment agent varies. Spring crops, potatoes, and vegetables must be sprayed according to the following scheme: 80 milliliters of Glyfor for annuals and 100 milliliters for perennial weeds. The dose of the drug is diluted in a bucket (10 liters) of water.

The optimal time for etching is autumn.

Gardens and vineyards are treated according to a similar principle: they are sprayed in the summer at the rate of 80/120 milliliters for annual/perennial pests. The same is done with areas that are planned to be prepared for sowing next year (or after harvest).

Instructions for use

How to breed Glyfor:

To treat the soil against annual weeds, 80 ml of the drug is diluted in 10 liters of water.
To destroy perennial weeds, 120 ml of Glyphos is dissolved in 10 liters of water.

In accordance with the instructions, the method and time of treatment, restrictions on the use of the weed killer Glyfor are as follows:

When directly sprayed during the growing season in the spring and summer months, provided that the useful crop is protected. In this case, the average consumption of the working solution is 5 liters per 100 square meters.
Carrying out the main spraying at the stage of active vegetation during the period after harvesting - in this case, the average consumption of working fluid is per 100 square meters of cultivated area.

In practice, in accordance with the instructions supplied by the developers, there are a variety of ways to use the drug, taking into account the culture.

On annual crops, the following scheme for processing wild herbs is used:

Before sowing, the fields are treated to subsequently prevent the appearance of weeds, reduce the number of weeds and remove them mechanically.
Carrying out early treatment after sowing, before the first shoots appear.
Carrying out pre-harvest treatment in the fields will allow desiccation of the weed itself and the crop.
After the actual harvesting, this will prevent the germination of perennial weeds in the areas.

The composition is also used for perennial crops growing in gardens and vineyards. This will not only reduce the number of wild grasses, but also maintain a sufficient level of soil moisture and reduce the number of mechanical cultivations. In this case, the herbicide can be used without the risk of affecting the trunk of the useful garden crop itself.

How to properly prepare and use the working solution

The mixture is prepared immediately before use. If there are cultivated plants near the treatment area, it is advisable to cover them with film and isolate them during spraying. The required dose of the product, depending on the etching scheme, is diluted in a bucket of water.

Spraying occurs optimally quickly and reliably using a garden sprayer. Only the green parts (stem, leaves) are processed; there is no need to water the roots. The prepared Glyfor solution is not intended for long-term storage; it should be used as quickly as possible.

Precautions when working with the product

Glyfor belongs to hazard class 3 (moderate). Translated into Russian, this means that it is difficult to get poisoned by the drug, but it is also not advisable to allow it to get into the organs of vision, the esophagus, or the mucous membranes. In this case, it is necessary to immediately rinse the affected organ or area with warm water.

If swallowed, induce vomiting or consult a doctor immediately. When performing spraying, use special clothing, rubber gloves and a mask, as well as safety glasses.

Precautionary measures

Despite the low hazard class of Glyfor, when using it it is worth remembering the rules of use and personal safety. You should act according to the instructions, which include a number of points:

If you need to transport or transfer the drug or a solution created on its basis, you should do this in a hermetically sealed container.
Before the procedure, you must familiarize yourself with the information about the rate of consumption, concentration, frequency of use according to the instructions.
The weed control solution must not be prepared in a container used for other purposes.
Neighbors should be warned about the upcoming treatment if their site is in close proximity.
It is prohibited to allow children, teenagers, pregnant and lactating women, and patients to work with the herbicide.
Before work, check the serviceability of the sprayer using water.
To process weeds, you need to prepare protective clothing, a hat, a rubber apron, gloves, and boots.
To protect your respiratory system and eyesight, you should use a respirator or gauze bandage and safety glasses.
People around you should be warned about the treatment being carried out so that they do not pick fruits in the garden during this period and do not pick up the grass until, according to the instructions, the active substance has completely decomposed.
While working with Glyfor, it is forbidden to eat or smoke so that toxins do not enter the body.
If there is an apiary on the site, spraying should be carried out at the moment when the bees are in the hives.
After work, clothes must be removed, hands and face washed with soap.
Glyfor is stored away from food, out of the reach of children and animals, in a tightly closed container.
After use, the container is disposed of.

Important! If the solution gets into your eyes, you should immediately rinse them under running water.

With strict adherence to precautions, according to the instructions, processing is not difficult even for a beginner.