Formosa
Herbicides, Desiccants
Schirm GmbHUser rating
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A powerful pre-emergence herbicide offering effective weed control for sunflowers and corn.
Description
German Excellence in Crop Protection
Formosa by Schirm is a high-performance systemic soil herbicide designed to safeguard sunflower and corn crops from unwanted vegetation. By leveraging the synergistic power of Terbuthylazine and S-metolachlor, this product acts as a reliable shield, neutralizing both annual grasses and broad-leaved weeds during the critical early growth stages.
Technical Efficiency
As a pre-emergence, selective herbicide, Formosa ensures that crop development is not hindered by weed pressure. Its suspension concentrate formulation is engineered for optimal mixing and soil coverage.
- Systemic Mechanism: The active ingredients are absorbed by seeds and sprouts, inhibiting the growth of target species effectively.
- Proactive Control: By creating a protective barrier in the soil, it prevents competition for nutrients and moisture early in the season.
- Reliability: Specifically formulated for one-pass applications, it provides long-lasting, consistent results under varying environmental conditions.
Application Insights
The standard dosage for Formosa is 4–4.5 liters per hectare. It is highly recommended to apply this herbicide to well-prepared soil to ensure the formation of a uniform protective screen. Given its status as a professional-grade soil-applied herbicide, it remains a staple for farmers focusing on maximizing yield potential by keeping their fields clean from the very start.
Composition
Active ingredients
- S-metolachlor гербицид Хлорацетамиды (Производные аминокислот)
- Terbuthylazine гербицид Триазины
Application
Against weeds
Specifications hover over for a hint about the specification
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| Danger Class | 2 |
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By type of action
By type of action
Depending on their ability to move through living tissues, herbicides are divided into contact and systemic. Contact herbicides cause local damage to plant tissue upon contact, which dies or gradually degrades. This action does not always completely destroy the plant; often, its... |
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By application method
By application method
Based on the method of application, herbicides are divided into foliar, soil, and root herbicides. Foliar herbicides are applied to vegetative plants and act through their above-ground organs. The main method of application for such preparations is spraying using sprayers or airp... |
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By Mode of Action
By Mode of Action
Herbicides are divided into two groups according to their mode of action: Non-selective herbicides — intended for the destruction of all plant species. They are applied in agricultural fields during the absence of the main crop (after harvest, before crop emergence, on fallow lan... |
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By Application Timing
By Application Timing
Herbicides are classified according to application timing into pre-emergent and post-emergent herbicides. Pre-emergent herbicides are mostly soil-applied or granular formulations applied before the emergence of crop plants. They are applied either pre-sowing (during pre-sowing cu... |
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Drug Consumption
Drug Consumption
Mass of the preparation per unit of treated area. It is customary to express the dosage rate in kilograms per hectare. The dosage rate is most often given in terms of 100% active ingredient, although sometimes it is calculated based on the preparation in the form of application w... |
4-4.5 |
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Maximum number of treatments
Maximum number of treatments
Maximum recommended number of treatments per vegetation period. |
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| Catalog | Catalog → Herbicides, Desiccants |
| Manufacturer | Schirm GmbH |
| Country | Germany |
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