Metamitron penetrates plants through roots and aboveground organs, moves well along the xylem. The effect of the drug is manifested in the suppression of electron transfer during photosynthesis, which leads to yellowing and rapid death of weeds.

When Metronome is introduced into the soil, the death of sensitive plant species is noted even at the germination stage, immediately after the onset of photosynthetic activity. When treating seedlings of weeds, visible symptoms appear 2-3 days after spraying. However, the complete death of weeds occurs after 10-15 days.

The drug is compatible with other herbicides used in beet crops, primarily with preparations based on phenmedifam and desmedifam.

It is preferable to use the drug in cool, wet weather. Do not use the drug at high temperatures higher than 25 ^{on the} C

The preparation is used by tractor spraying weed seedlings using commercially available boom sprayers: OP-2000-2-01, OP-2000, etc. The flow rate of the working fluid is 200-300 l / ha.

With soil application of the drug, it should be sealed.

Optimum speed of the sprayer – 4-5 km / h

First aid for poisoning:

If there are signs of malaise (nausea, weakness, dizziness, headache), the victim must be removed from the danger zone to fresh air, carefully remove clothing and a respirator, avoiding the possibility of the drug getting on the skin or respiratory organs.

If the product gets on the skin, immediately remove contaminated clothing, remove the preparation with a paper towel, a piece of cloth or cotton wool, avoiding rough rubbing of the skin, and then thoroughly wash the skin with soap and water.

In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of clean, running water.

If the drug enters the stomach, immediately give a few glasses of warm water with activated charcoal to drink (based on 1 g of sorbent per 1 kg of body weight), then induce vomiting by irritation of the posterior pharyngeal wall. Repeat this several times to more completely remove the drug from the body.

In all cases of poisoning after first aid, the victim must consult a doctor.

There is no specific antidote. The treatment is symptomatic.

Methods for neutralizing spilled or spilled pesticide:

All neutralization measures are carried out using personal protective equipment in a room equipped with supply and exhaust ventilation or in the open air, on a specially equipped site.

When a significant amount of the drug is spilled onto the soil, it should be prevented from entering the sewers or water bodies. Pour the spilled preparation with sand, earth or sawdust until completely absorbed, then collect the adsorbent material in a container, seal the containers and send them for further disposal. The land from which contaminated soil has been removed is treated with a solution of bleach and dug up.

Contaminated soil and spilled preparation in containers are treated with a solution of bleach until the complete decomposition of 2,4-D acid (20-24 hours) and washed with water.

Methods for destroying or disposing of pesticide:

Destruction and neutralization of the drug, waste not subject to disposal, containers from under the drug are carried out in accordance with SN 3183-84 “The procedure for the accumulation, transportation, neutralization and burial of toxic industrial waste”, approved by the USSR Ministry of Health on 06/17/1985. and “Temporary instructions for the preparation for burial of banned and unsuitable for use in agriculture pesticides and containers from them”, VNIPIagrokhim, Ryazan, 1989.

Neutralization of pesticide wastes by treating them with 5% alkali solution or 7-10% sodium salt solution, followed by thermal neutralization.

The disposal of pesticide residues is carried out in specially designated areas. All work related to the disposal of pesticide residues should be carried out in agreement with the local sanitary and epidemiological control authorities and in full compliance with local laws.

Security measures during transportation, use and storage of the pesticide:

In order to prevent poisoning when working with the drug, it is necessary to observe the precautions specified in the “Hygienic requirements for the storage, use and transportation of pesticides and agrochemicals” SanPiN 1.2.1077-01 and in the “Safety Instructions for Storage, Transportation and Use of Pesticides in Rural economy ”(M, 2001).

During work, observe the rules of personal hygiene. At the workplace it is forbidden to eat, drink, smoke.

All work with the drug (opening containers, refueling sprayers, spraying and other work in the treated areas) should be carried out with the mandatory use of personal protective equipment: respirator, safety glasses, cotton overalls, hats, safety shoes. Persons engaged in the preparation of the working solution must have aprons and sleeves made of film fabric. Every week, overalls should be degassed in a soap-soda solution (2.5% soap and 0.5% soda ash), followed by washing in the same solution. Wash rubber gloves and boots with water.

Admission to work with the drug is made after instructing on precautions when working with pesticides, as well as after training in providing first aid measures for poisoning. Adolescents under the age of 18 years, pregnant and lactating women, as well as persons who have revealed a preliminary medical examination of diseases that are a contraindication to working with pesticides, are not allowed to work with the drug. All work is carried out under the guidance of plant protection specialists.

At the places of use of the drug should be a first aid kit.

The drug should be stored in an unbroken factory packaging, equipped with a container label indicating the name of the drug and the date of its manufacture. Storage at temperatures from minus 100C to plus 300C.

Storage of the drug together with food and fodder is not allowed. Storage of the drug is allowed only in warehouses specially designed for this purpose that meet sanitary requirements separately from other pesticides. The warehouse should protect the pesticide from direct sunlight, moisture, contamination and mechanical damage.

Joint transport and storage of the drug with feed and food products is not allowed. Transportation of people with the drug is not allowed.

Selective herbicide to protect sugar beets, has both contact (through the leaves) and soil (through the root system) activity, is absolutely harmless to the culture, which allows it to be used at any phase of the development of the culture. A more modern liquid form of the drug allows you to achieve better results and reduce the risk of poisoning for people working with the drug. It is especially effective in combating white gauze and highlander species.

The following weeds are highly sensitive to Metronome herbicide: thrown backworm, wild radish, field mustard, shepherd’s bag, common colza, white gauze, cyclic stork, highlander species, odorless chamomile, bluegrass species, etc.