Effective crop protection begins with the proper recognition of agriphages. Read the descriptions and study the photo gallery of weed most common in farm plantations, and plan the best protection for your crop!
When we recommend several HERBICIDE, all are equally suitable. They differ only in price and the choice is ultimately left to your preference.
| Description | What HERBICides |
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| * Slender Meadow Foxtail (Alopecurus myosuroides) also known as Black-grass is an annual grass that is often considered a troublesome weed. It grows densely and prolifically, crowding out grain crops like barley and wheat. It has also been discovered that Alopecurus myosuroides is resistant to herbicides, making it even more difficult to root out of agricultural fields. |   |
| * Scarlet pimpernel also known as Red chickweed, Shepherd's clock is a low-growing annual originally from Eurasia and North Africa. The flower is famous for the novel of the same name, written by Baroness Orczy. The flowers only open when the sun is shining, and have been known to close on overcast days. That’s why it’s also called shepherd’s weather glass. |  |
| * Field pansy (Viola arvensis) is an annual or perennial flower that blooms from spring to summer with fragrant two-tone flowers in gold and yellow or purple and lavender. Nectar from the flowers attracts butterflies and bees. Grows in full sun or partial shade. Deadhead blooms to encourage more flowering. |   |
| * Mouse-ear cress A unique item to note about Arabidopsis thaliana is that it is often chosen for study and experimentation due to the shortness of its lifecycle and ease of propagation. In fact, studies on this plant have even been completed at the International Space Station. Arabidopsis thaliana is also known as mouse-ear cress due to the delicate and small flowers, which only measure about 1/8 of an inch. |  |
| * Field forget-me-not (Myosotis arvensis) is an annual plant species that grows in open areas, fields, pastures and roadsides. Field forget-me-not is often considered a weed by farmers and gardeners. This species thrives in full sun and partial shade. This species spreads through small hairs that attach to animal fur and people's clothing. The hairs are then transported to different locations where they can potentially sprout. |  |
| * Annual mercury (Mercurialis annua) is a flowering plant that is native to North Africa, Europe, and the Middle East but has also been introduced in many other places around the world. Annual mercury grows easily in a variety of environments, including areas disturbed by human activity. |  |
| *Stemless carline thistle also known as: Dwarf carline thistle, Silver thistle. In some cultures, the stemless carline thistle (Carlina acaulis) is used to predict the weather, as the flowers close when it is about to rain. The flowers last for up to two months and often dry on the plant. Basque people attach the dried flowers to their front doors as a sign of welcome. |   |
| * Annual bluegrass , or Poa Annua, is a short, cool-season, weedy grass that is very common in the United States. It is a species of Bluegrass that looks bright green or yellow and has white seed heads and a shallow root system. It grows abundantly in the Spring, producing a lot of seeds. It then dies in the hot weather of Summer and germinates during the early Fall, so it can return the following Spring to populate your lawn once again. This weed thrives in cool conditions with moist or compacted soil. Once a few Annual Bluegrass plants become established in your lawn, they can spread rapidly, due to their prolific and swift seed production. Seeds are spread by mowing your grass too short, watering too much and too often, heavy foot traffic that compromises or compacts the soil, applying too much fertilizer, bird activity or other damage. Annual Bluegrass likes to sprout in bare areas, especially along driveways and walkways. If those areas are damaged with snow plows, cars, or improper String Trimmer Edging, then Annual Bluegrass will inevitably sprout there, or any bare areas in the lawn. |  |
| * Wild oat also known as: Common wild oat, Spring oat, Flaxgrass (Avena fatua), as its name suggests, is related to the cultivated species of oat, but with thinner, darker, hairier seed kernels. It comes originally from Eurasia, but is now found in temperate regions around the world. Despite its similarity, wild oat can cause problems for cultivated oat and wheat fields. Managing Wild Oat a combination of management techniques and herbicide use can help control wild oat populations. Following are several management tips to consider: Rotate crops if a severe infestation occurs. When rotating to hay, cut frequently to prevent wild oat from seeding. Avoid deep plowing of infested fields, as the seed can remain dormant but highly viable. Try minimum-tillage in infested fields. Establish a herbicide program with multiple, effective sites of action. Clean your field implements before moving from an infested field to another field. |   |
| * Gallant soldieralso known as: Galinsoga, Potato weed, Gallant soldier (Galinsoga parviflora) is named after the Spanish botanist Galinsoga for the genus, and parviflora means it has many small flowers. It is a plant species related to the sunflower, though its flowers are tiny. Nevertheless, each plant generates thousands of seeds. This species is poisonous to goats so ranchers need to avoid this weed as much as possible. |  |
| * Wild radish also Raphanus raphanistrum is a plant that is entirely edible, with a flavor that is described as peppery and earthy. The leaves and greens can be consumed boiled or in salads, while the roots can be cooked and consumed after the tough outer peel is removed. The best way to combat wild radish weeds is to prevent this from happening. Identify and destroy the plants before they flower, and your infestation next year should be severely reduced. The most effective way to eliminate wild radish is with herbicide. Try to keep your garden or pasture densely planted –wild radish loves open spaces and can be crowded out when it sprouts. |  |
| * Barnyard grass (Echinochloa crus-galli) is a type of wild grass that's indigenous to tropical parts of Asia. It is a destructive weed. This is because it reduces crop yields by removing most of the soil nitrogen. A dense growth of this weed can even make it difficult to mechanically harvest crops. |  |
| *Shepherd's purse (Capsella bursa-pastoris) is native to Eastern Europe and Asia minor. Having spread and become naturalized around the world, this herbaceous plant is typically considered a weed. Shepherd's purse is considered a "protocarnivore" because it attracts nematodes (small worms in the soil) and poisons them with its seeds. By eliminating nematodes, this plant enriches the surrounding soil. |  |
| * Fool's parsley an annual herb or Aethusa cynapium, is toxic, like its relative, hemlock. It is a common weed and is easily confused with Queen Anne’s Lace. Fool's parsley is commonly found in the Northeastern United States, but can be found elsewhere as well. |  |
| * German chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla) is a popular herb with a distinctive aroma. A blue essential oil can be extracted from the flowers for use in the cosmetic industry. It is also used as a flavoring or aromatic agent for foods, beverages, and all kinds of household chemicals. It can also be made into herbal tea which has become more popular than the related Roman chamomile. Because it's reported that german chamomile could cause allergic reactions, care should be taken especially for sensitive people. |  |
| * Stinging nettle also known as California nettle has a variety of uses it is best known for its eponymous sting. It has sharp defensive hairs on its leaves and stems which will release pain-inducing chemicals when touched. Nevertheless, Dorset, England hosts an annual World Nettle Eating Championship, which started with a debate between two farmers over the severity of their nettle infestations. To consume them more safely, stinging nettles must be thoroughly boiled. Nettles produce new shoots from their roots so it is important to use a systemic herbicide such as glyphosate that will move into the root system and kill the entire plant. Applications using a hand-held or backpack sprayer with a 2% glyphosate concentration are effective in nettle control. |  |
| * Cleavers also known as Clivers, Sticky Weed, Sticky Willow, Grip Grass, Robin-run-the-hedge, Gooseweed. are widely-distributed weeds found around the world. They grow many nearly invisible hook-shaped spines on their stems. These make the plant feel sticky to the skin, and can cause contact dermatitis in some individuals. Organic: Remove cleavers regularly by hand, or hoe off young seedlings before they set seed. Avoid getting seeds on clothing, as this can inadvertently spread it around the garden. Mulch borders with a 5cm layer of garden compost or composted bark to suppress seedlings. Chemical: Apply a contact weedkiller when the plants are young and before they get a chance to flower. |  |
| * Thunbergs (Persicaria) are considered a weed, but are useful. They can be crushed to produce dye, and are an important pollen source for several bee and fly species. They can take up excess nitrogen and heavy metals, and so are now grown in areas polluted by these substances for this purpose. When the plant reaches maturity, it is plucked, taking the pollutants with it. |   |
| *Hoary groundsel-found in grassland, hedgebanks, and alongside roads. It has vibrant flowers that boast the characteristic appearance of a dandelion. Kill the seedlings and young plants by applying a contact weedkiller to the foliage. It's important to do this early in the weed's life, as weedkiller applied to plants in flower may not kill them before they are able to set viable seed. |   |
| *Creeping buttercup- also known as Creeping crowfoot.
While originally used as an ornamental plant around the world, the creeping buttercup is now considered invasive in many places. Distribution usually occurs through the transportation of hay, making control difficult. The creeping buttercup is considered poisonous and can cause skin blistering. Broadleaf herbicides can be applied over grassy areas infested with creeping buttercup to selectively kill the buttercup and not the grass. Within the species, many specimens can be found that differ from each other in leaf cut, flower size and the thickness of the pubescence. However, it is not possible to distinguish low-ranking species from each other on the basis of these characteristics or to correlate them with specific locations. |   |
| * Toad Rush (Juncus bufonius) is a small plant that grows in moist and muddy soils. It is remarkably versatile, showing up from tropical to subarctic climates in both hemispheres. The wide distribution has generated many variants around the world. |  Difficult to control, if at all only with Application rate: 3.75 l/ha |
| * Triangle OrachAlso known as Thin-leaf Orache, Creeping Saltbush. Other, more descriptive names for triangle Orache (Atriplex prostrata ) include fat-hen, mat saltbush, spade leaf, and creeping saltbush. Some of the names include "saltbush" because it thrives best in saline environments. That’s why you’ll find this weed growing along beaches and roadsides where there are salt deposits. Its leaves are shaped much like arrowheads. |  |
| * Birdeye speedwell (Veronica persica) is a plant species native to Eurasia. It has been introduced all over the world, but is generally considered to be a weed because it can adversely affect soil health. The fruit of the birdeye speedwell is roughly heart-shaped, with two lobes that angle away from each other. (Veronica spp.) is a common weed that infests lawns and gardens. The many different species vary in appearance. Two characteristics that most have in common are four-petaled blue or white flowers and heart-shaped seed pods. Control speedwell by using good cultural practices, removing the flowerheads before the flowers bloom, and in the most difficult cases, using herbicides. |  |
| * Quack grass (Elymus repens) spreads quickly using creeping rhizomes. This has led to its use as a forage crop and erosion control plant in many places outside its native habitat. In some countries, including the USA, it has proved to spread too quickly, and is now classed as an invasive that crowds out native species. |  |
| * Black Nightshade (Solanum nigrum) is a highly toxic plant and caution should be exercised around this plant. It's said that black nightshade fruits can technically be consumed if they are fully ripe and properly cooked and prepared. Generally though, due to the danger they present, no one would ever want to try to eat this plant. |  |
| *Geranium plants of the genus Geranium should not be confused with their close cousins of the genus Pelargonium; the latter are often referred to as "geraniums" by gardeners. plants of the genus Geranium are more commonly called geraniums, and they share several features with their Pelargonium cousins, including showy, colorful flowers. For this reason, some geraniums species are also used as ornamentals. |  |
| * The common chickweed gets its name due to the fact that chickens love to eat it, though they're not alone in that respect. Though it's often considered a nuisance weed, most parts of this plant can be consumed raw or cooked and used similar to spinach. The saponins in common chickweed are slightly toxic but will only have an effect if ingested in huge quantities. To remove chickweed from garden areas, continuous weeding may be necessary but will not eradicate chickweed in its entirety. There are a number of herbicides, however, that will kill chickweed on contact and are best used in early spring to prevent seeds from germinating. |  |
| *Marsh willowherb (Epilobium dodonaei) is a herbaceous perennial wildflower that will grow to 1.5 m tall. Commonly found growing in woodland clearings and open areas. It blooms from summer to fall with spikes of showy pink flowers. It thrives in full sun and is drought tolerant. |  |
| * Lambsquarters also known as: Fat-Hen, Wild Spinach , Baconweed, Bacon weed has many other names, including pigweed, goosefoot, and bacon weed. This plant seems to appear out of nowhere and is considered by many to be a pesky weed. However, the greens of this plant are edible, can be prepared similar to spinach, and are packed with nutrients. |  Here extremely effective only 1.5 l/ha |
| * Loose Silky-bent (Apera spica-venti) is occasionally very abundant in cereal fields. It seeds profusely with light seeds which can travel long distances. Seeds usually germinate in autumn and overwinter as young plants. Because seeds have a relatively long survival, germination can be delayed until the conditions are favourable. The seeds can shed and germinate before a crop matures, making control difficult. It is a tufted or solitary annual grass growing to 100 cm tall, with stout or slender, green or purple stems. It has a fine appearance with smooth leaf sheaths. The flowerhead is oblong, open and feathery. Lookalikes: Loose silky bent may be confused with black-grass at the young plant stage of development because of the reddish/purple colouring of the leaf sheath. When mature, loose silky bent has more-limited tillering than black-grass, does not produce rhizomes or stolons unlike other bents, and tends to be more upright in later habit. Management: Grass breaks or spring cropping can reduce populations. In reduced tillage situations, allow seedlings to germinate and then cultivate or harrow seedlings when the soil is dry. Wide range of herbicide options. Some resistance to ureas and amides and ALS inhibitors has been found in mainland Europe. |  |
