PILOT, KS, (METAMITRON, 700 G/L)
Herbicides, Desiccants
ZAT «August-Bel», Republic of BelarusUser rating
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A reliable post-emergence herbicide for broad-spectrum weed control in fodder beet crops.
Description
Effective Weed Control for Beet Crops
Controlling weeds is a critical factor for achieving high yields in fodder beet cultivation. The herbicide PILOT, SC (metamitron, 700 g/l), produced by ZAT «Avgust-Bel», is a proven, reliable solution for post-emergence weed management.
Mode of Action and Benefits
As a triazinone-based herbicide, PILOT acts as a systemic, selective agent. It is absorbed primarily through the leaves, where it inhibits the photosynthetic process, leading to the effective elimination of broadleaf weeds. Due to its high selectivity, it poses no threat to the primary crop when applied according to the label, making it a cornerstone of integrated beet protection programs.
Target Weed Spectrum
PILOT demonstrates consistent efficacy against the most persistent weed species found in beet fields:
- Common lambsquarters (Chenopodium album) and redroot pigweed;
- Wild mustard and shepherd's purse;
- Common chickweed (Stellaria media);
- Catchweed bedstraw, purple deadnettle, and field pansy.
Application Guidelines
Designed for foliar application, PILOT, SC requires precision in dosing. The recommended application rate is 2–6 l/ha, depending on weed density and growth stage. A maximum of 3 applications per season is permitted. Users must observe a pre-harvest interval of 45 days. The product is classified as a Hazard Class 3 chemical, requiring adherence to standard safety protocols during handling and application.
Composition
Active ingredients
- Metamitron гербицид Триазины
Application
Used on crops
Specifications hover over for a hint about the specification
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| Danger Class | 3 |
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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... |
2-6 |
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Maximum number of treatments
Maximum number of treatments
Maximum recommended number of treatments per vegetation period. |
3 |
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Last Processing Date, Days
Last Processing Date, Days
Number of days from processing to harvest cleanup |
45 |
| Catalog | Catalog → Herbicides, Desiccants |
| Manufacturer | ZAT «August-Bel», Republic of Belarus |
| Applicant | ЗАТ «Август-Бєл», Республіка Білорусь |
| Country | Belarus |
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