Antizlak, KE, herbicide

Efficient Weed Control in Field Crops

Managing cereal weeds like couch grass or wild oats requires a systemic approach that doesn't compromise the main crop. Our experience with "Antizlak" from Alfa Smart Agro proves that its active ingredient, clethodim, works reliably, stopping the weed's metabolism from within shortly after application.

Application and Dosage

We use this product as a post-emergence herbicide for leaf treatment. Its selective nature is a major advantage: it eliminates troublesome grasses like barnyard grass and green foxtail while leaving crops such as soybeans, sunflowers, or potatoes completely unharmed. Regarding the dosage: we typically use 0.5–1.0 L/ha depending on the field's weed pressure. In severe cases, the dosage can be adjusted up to 3.0 L/ha, providing a clean field in just one pass.

Operational Advantages

• Application Flexibility: As a foliar herbicide, it is perfect for post-emergence timing.
• Equipment Friendly: The emulsifiable concentrate (EC) formula mixes easily, ensuring the spray solution remains uniform and does not clog nozzles.
• Systemic Action: It translocates throughout the weed, ensuring root systems are destroyed, which is crucial for preventing regrowth.

We perform only one treatment per season, which saves significant time and fuel. To get the best result, we monitor the cereal weeds closely, ensuring treatment occurs before they reach the tillering stage. It is a straightforward, no-nonsense solution that allows us to focus on the crop's development rather than weed competition.