CONUS, V.G.

Synergy of Active Ingredients: The Mechanics of "KONUS, W.G."

The efficacy of the product is rooted in the combination of two sulfonylureas: rimsulfuron (250 g/kg) and thifensulfuron-methyl (500 g/kg). This technical design transforms the herbicide into a powerful systemic tool. Rimsulfuron rapidly blocks cell division in the meristematic tissues of weeds, arresting growth, while thifensulfuron-methyl enhances this effect by inhibiting the acetolactate synthase enzyme. This synergy allows for the control of not only annual but also perennial grass weeds, as well as a wide spectrum of broadleaf weeds that often escape standard treatments.

Formulation and Application Technology

The water-dispersible granule (W.G.) formulation ensures the stability of the spray solution. In field conditions, it is critical that the active ingredient remains in suspension and spreads evenly across the leaf blade. This formulation minimizes dusting during tank-mix preparation and ensures rapid absorption by the plant within 2–4 hours after application. Since "KONUS, W.G." is a post-emergence contact-systemic herbicide, its selectivity is a key asset: corn plants can metabolize the active components, neutralizing their effect, while susceptible weeds succumb to the herbicide.

Practical Implementation Advantages

• Systemic Action: The product moves through the xylem and phloem, reaching and damaging the root systems of perennial weeds.
• Flexibility: Application on growing crops (at the 1–7 leaf stage of corn) allows for effective field cleaning after the primary competitors for moisture and nutrients have emerged.
• Efficiency: Low dosage rates per hectare, due to high active ingredient concentration, reduce logistical burdens and simplify the operator's task.

The product, manufactured by Tri Delta Company International, requires strict adherence to usage guidelines: it is essential to avoid overlapping during spraying and to consider weather windows to maximize the activity of the active ingredients.