Advantages
control of a broad spectrum of weeds from the moment sugar beet seedlings emerge;
stopping weed growth within 2 hours after application;
high selectivity for crops;
high efficacy under any weather conditions;
an important component of sugar beet protection system.
Formulation
Water-dispersible granules containing 500 g/kg triflusulfuron-methyl
Mode of action
Absorption occurs primarily through leaves, especially under dry conditions. In moist soil, the product is also absorbed by roots, enhancing its effect. Condor inhibits the enzyme acetolactate synthase, which is responsible for the synthesis of leucine, isoleucine, and valine amino acids, and stops cell division at the points of shoot and root growth.
Duration of protective effect
Determined by the appearance of the second wave of weeds.
Speed of action
Within several hours after application, sensitive weeds stop growing and significantly reduce their uptake of nutrients and water, effectively ending their competition with the crop. However, visible symptoms such as anthocyanin staining, chlorosis, and necrosis appear only several days after application, and weed death occurs after 10–15 days.
Spectrum of controlled weeds
Broadleaf annual weeds
sensitive species: prostrate chickweed, common field pennywort, sunflower hawkweed, plantain (various species), common nettle, common burdock, false chickweed, chamomile (various species), black nightshade, field bindweed, wild radish, knotted dock, kidney dock, rapeseed dock, sunflower dock, yellow reseda, field mustard, spreading birdfoot trefoil, Persian veronica, field forget-me-not, common pigweed, field shepherd’s purse, Theophrastus knotweed, common cocklebur, sow thistles (seedlings), sticky bedstraw, annual wood sorrel, barnyard grass.
moderately sensitive species: self-sown poppy, hybrid mullein, field violet, bird cherry, mouse-tailed foxglove, ragwort.
weakly sensitive species: water lilies (various species), field thistle, white mullein, knawel (various species), medicinal valerian, common starwort, climbing dock, ivy-leaved veronica, field bindweed, prostrate chickweed.
Compatibility
The product is compatible and can be used in tank mixtures with the following herbicides:
to broaden the spectrum of activity against broadleaf weeds: betarane group (Betarane FD-11, Betarane Express, Betarane Super MD), cloquinate (Lornet), metamitron (Mitron) — at reduced doses.
for post-emergence control of grass weeds: cyclohexanone (Forward), fenoxaprop-P-ethyl (Furex), quizalofop-P-tefuryl (Panthera).
The product has no restrictions regarding the use of foliar and soil insecticides and fungicides.
Possibility of resistance development
No cases of resistance manifestation have been noted.
Application technology. Preparation of working solution
The working solution is prepared immediately before spraying. Measure the required amount of herbicide for one tank. To prepare the mother solution, fill the container (barrel, tank) with 1/4 water, add the measured herbicide, mix until a homogeneous liquid is obtained, then top up to 3/4 volume with water. Next, fill the sprayer tank halfway with water, pour the prepared herbicide mother solution into it, add surfactant to the working solution, top up the tank with water to full volume while continuously mixing the solution with hydraulic mixers. In this process, rinse the container used to prepare the mother solution several times.
When using the product in tank mixtures with other herbicides, add surfactant last.
During spraying, the sprayer’s hydraulic mixer must be running. The prepared working solution should be used immediately after preparation. After treatment with the herbicide, thoroughly rinse the sprayer tank with water containing washing soda.
Preparation of the working solution and filling of the sprayer should be carried out on designated areas, which will subsequently be decontaminated.
Recommended machine brands: ground boom sprayers of brands: “Amazon”, OPSh-15-01, OPSh-3-24, ON-400, OP-2000-2-01 or equivalents.
Optimal results and fastest herbicidal action are achieved:
when treating weeds at the cotyledon to 2-leaf stage. Some species, such as field mustard and sunflower dock, are fully controlled at the 6-leaf stage. When treatment is conducted at later stages, efficacy decreases, and some weed species remain suppressed rather than killed.
when treating the crop at the stage from emergence (70–90% seedlings) to row closure.
To broaden the spectrum of activity, the product is typically used in tank mixtures with reduced doses of other herbicides for sugar beet. In general, for effective weed control, a double application is recommended.
Do not apply if rain is expected within two hours after application, or if there is a significant temperature increase or decrease.
When applied alone or in tank mixtures with other herbicides, it is necessary to add the surfactant Satelit, J.
Phytotoxicity
The product does not exhibit phytotoxic effects on protected crops at recommended application rates.
Recommendations for protecting beneficial flora and fauna
The product is minimally hazardous to bees and fish — hazard class 3.
Compliance with the main provisions of “Instructions for Preventing Bee Poisoning by Pesticides” and the following ecological regulations:
apply treatment during morning or evening hours;
at wind speed up to 4–5 m/sec;
bee protection buffer zone of 2–3 km;
limit bee flight — 3–4 hours.
Prior notification of apiary owners 4–5 days before treatment is required.
Application of the product is prohibited in sanitary zones around fishponds within 500 meters from the floodwater boundary at maximum flood levels, but not closer than 2 km from existing shorelines.
Transportation and storage conditions
Observe all standard rules for transporting toxic substances. Store the product in a designated pesticide storage facility.
Storage temperature range — from -30°C to +30°C.
Shelf life
3 years.
Hazard class
Hazard class 3, moderately hazardous substance.
Packaging
0.6 kg
Registrant
JSC “Shchelkovo Agrokhim”, Russia.
Manufacturer
JSC “Shchelkovo Agrokhim”, Russia.
