Avangard

Metolachlor as a Foundation of Protection

The active ingredient of "Avangard" is metolachlor (960 g/l), a chloroacetanilide. Within the soil structure, this component exhibits systemic activity: it is rapidly absorbed by the coleoptiles of grass weeds and the cotyledons of broad-leaved weeds. From an agrochemical perspective, this concentration is optimal for establishing a "protective screen" in the topsoil layer.

Technical Potential of the Formulation

The emulsifiable concentrate formulation ensures high stability of the tank mix and uniform distribution across the soil surface. As a systemic pre-emergence herbicide, "Avangard" inhibits protein and lipid synthesis in weed cells before they emerge. A critical technical advantage is its selectivity: when applied at recommended rates, the product does not inhibit the development of fodder beets, soybeans, sunflowers, or corn.

Practical Application Guidelines

• Soil Management: Efficacy is directly correlated with soil moisture and the quality of pre-sowing tillage. A fine-crumb soil structure is essential for uniform herbicide adsorption.
• Application Timing: Must be applied exclusively before crop emergence. The product forms a barrier that prevents weed penetration.
• Spectrum of Action: Provides reliable control of both annual grasses and various broad-leaved species, minimizing competition for water and nutrients during early vegetation stages.

Manufactured by Sunrise Chemicals Co. Ltd. (Shanghai, China) and distributed by Khimagromarketing, this herbicide serves as a preventive control tool that unlocks the crop's yield potential at the start of the season by eliminating critical weed competition.