Vitalon Expert 10 ml

Vitalon Expert, 10 ml – a selective herbicide for use in beet crops against annual dicotyledonous and certain grass weeds. 

Active ingredients: desmedipham - 71 g/L, fenmedipham - 91 g/L, ethofumesate - 112 g/L.

Formulation: emulsifiable concentrate

Product features

• broad spectrum of activity
• controls "problem" weeds, namely: lamb's quarters (species), cruciferous weeds, bittercress (species), chickweed, and others.
• no restrictions based on crop growth stages
• contains surfactants, which significantly enhance its herbicidal properties
• user-friendly formulation
• excellent compatibility with most products used on sugar beet crops
• safe to use

Application and application rates

Crop	Application rate	Spectrum of activity	Method and timing of application	Frequency of applications
Sugar beet	10 mL per 3–5 L of water per 100 m²	Annual dicotyledonous and some grass weeds	Spraying crops during the cotyledon stage of weeds	3
	15 mL per 3–5 L of water per 100 m²		Spraying crops during the 2–4 leaf stage of weeds	2
Fodder and table beets	10–15 mL per 3–5 L of water per 100 m²	Annual dicotyledons and some grasses	Spray during the cotyledon stage of weeds; repeat treatments at 7-day intervals	3

Precautions

Do not use food-grade containers to prepare the working solution. Do not eat, drink, or smoke while working. Use personal protective equipment. Wash hands and face with soap after work. 

First Aid

If vapors are inhaled, leave the work area and go to fresh air. If the substance comes into contact with the skin, remove it with a gauze pad and wash with warm water and soap. If the substance gets into the eyes, rinse them thoroughly with plenty of water. If ingested, drink 2–3 glasses of warm water with activated charcoal and induce vomiting. Repeat this several times until the product is completely removed, then drink a glass of water containing 4–5 tablets of carboline or activated charcoal (2 tablespoons). After providing first aid, seek medical attention.

Storage Conditions

Store in the manufacturer’s sealed, undamaged packaging in a place inaccessible to children and animals, separate from food, feed, and medicines. Store at a temperature between 0°C and +30°C.

WHO Classification: Class 3.

Disposal

After use, treat sprayers and used containers with DIAS (1 L per 10 L of water) or bleaching powder (1 kg per 4 L of water), followed by rinsing with water. Rinse water should be drained into a compost pit at least 1 m deep. Reusing the product container for any purpose is prohibited. Dispose of empty containers in accordance with applicable laws.