Instructions for the use of the herbicide Stomp and the mechanism of action

Stomp, a broad-spectrum herbicide produced by the German company BASF, is among the effective drugs that help to clear the beds of weeds. It has a long-lasting effect and is resistant to the influence of UV rays; after application, the soil in the beds does not require loosening. An additional plus is the ability to destroy insects.

Composition and form of release of herbicide Stomp

There are two types of remedy:

1. 33% emulsion concentrate (EC) 330 EC (contains 330g / l pendimethalin). The tool is currently not in use because the license expired in 2017.
2. 45.5% microencapsulated suspension Professional (455 g / l pendimethalin). More efficient than CE, the license is valid until 2022 (there may be an extension).

All presented recommendations refer specifically to the Professional.

Advantages and disadvantages

The benefits of the herbicide include:

1. It is good at destroying weeds in weekend vegetable gardens - relatively well-groomed, but irregularly cultivated areas.
2. Belongs to the third class of danger, harmless to people and bees.
3. Fights various types of weed annuals.
4. A single treatment is enough.
5. It decomposes almost completely in the soil; various types of crops can be planted on the cultivated area.
6. It is able to fight not only weeds, but also insect pests.
7. Long duration, so weeding is no longer necessary.

However, the drug Stomp also has disadvantages:

1. It will not help if the site is new, very overgrown or has not been processed for a long time. Powerless against the abundance of wheatgrass and quinoa.
2. The best effect is achieved on light, humus-rich soils. Does not work on peat, gley, silty soils, floodplain meadows.
3. Sensitive to weather conditions: rainfall will help to destroy all weeds, without them, productivity is reduced.

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How the drug removes weeds

The active active ingredient is pendimethalin, the features of which are as follows:

1. Subsequent after treatment for 14 days, the substance is distributed over the soil layer in which the weed seeds are located.
2. When weeds germinate, active work begins, the drug penetrates into plant seedlings, interfering with DNA synthesis.
3. The cells lose the ability to divide, as a result of which the seedling dies.

Important! If there are already seedlings of weeds, Stomp treatment should be carried out before the development of two true leaves (in dicotyledonous plants) or the first pair of leaves (for cereals).

Protective spectrum

It helps protect the following plants:

• carrot;
• tomatoes;
• onion;
• peas;
• potatoes;
• cabbage;
• beans;
• garlic;
• corn.

It is effective against mono- and dicotyledonous weeds, especially annuals that do not form tubers or bulbs. It:

1. Monocots: annual bluegrass, chicken millet, blizzard.
2. Dicotyledons: woodlice, highlander, chamomile, black nightshade, field violet, forget-me-not, veronica.

The effect on biennials is less effective, however, Stomp helps to reduce the number of field biennials and shepherd's purse on the site.

Consumption rates depending on the type of crops grown

The dosage of the drug depends on what kind of culture will be processed. Information about the norms is presented in the table:

The maximum dosage is used for poor clay soil, the minimum for light nutritious.

Important! Herbicide treatment should be carried out a certain number of days before harvest:

• carrots, sunflower - 50;
• garlic, cabbage - 40;
• tomatoes - 35;
• potatoes - 30 days;
• peas - 25.

Solution preparation rules

Sequencing:

1. Fill the container in which the solution will be prepared with 1/3 of water.
2. Add the preparation, stirring constantly.
3. Top up remaining liquid.
4. Stir for 15 minutes.

To facilitate the work, it is best to use a hydro mixer, and dilute the agent in it.

The maximum allowed working time with the substance is no more than 6 hours.

How to use the drug correctly

The instructions for use state that you should use the Stomp as follows:

1. Spray the soil after the culture has been sown, but the seedlings have not yet appeared.
2. For seedlings and cabbage - before transferring it to the soil.
3. Carrots can be processed after germination.
4. Aerial spraying is not permitted.
5. Application to wet soil improves efficiency, therefore, if the soil is dry, it is recommended to water it before processing.

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The procedure should be carried out in calm weather, in the morning or in the evening.

Safety when working with the tool

Precautions should be taken when working with the Stomp. It is important to put on a scarf, protect your face with a cotton-gauze bandage or a respirator, eyes with special glasses, and your hands with gloves. Wear long-sleeved clothing with a raincoat over it. Any footwear is acceptable, but experts recommend rubber boots.

If the drug gets on the skin or eyes, it is necessary to rinse this area with running water. In case of nausea, vomiting, a general deterioration in health, you should consult a medical specialist, since there is a risk of poisoning.

Herbicide phytotoxicity

Stomp is a representative of herbicides of the third hazard class for humans, agricultural, domestic and wild animals, bees. Its use in the sanitary zones of fishery reservoirs is possible, but has limitations.

The product can inhibit the growth of useful grains such as oats, barley, millet, wheat.

Improving the effectiveness of the drug

To improve the effectiveness of the herbicide, you should use the following recommendations:

1. Carry out processing in moderately warm weather (10-20 ° C), no precipitation. Increase the dosage in case of heat.
2. The best time to work is morning or evening.
3. Within 14 days after treatment, the beds should be well moistened, this will stimulate the germination of weeds and their death.

Similar means

These include the following emulsion concentrates:

• Cobra;
• Print;
• Fist;
• Penitran;
• Gaitan.

Stomp is a popular herbicide that is convenient because it is safe, easy to handle, can be used on a variety of types of garden crops, and kills many common weeds.