Glyphosateis a substance included in many different preparations used in horticulture and agriculture, mainly herbicides. The most famous glyphosate weed remedy is Roundup. In this article you will learnwhat glyphosate isand how it works, whether it is harmful and in what sprays it occurs. We also advisehow to combat weeds without glyphosateand what is the best alternative.
What is glyphosate and how it works
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Glyphosate - what is it
Glyphosate is a chemical compound from the group of phosphonatesand is found in weed control products used all over the world. Glyphosate works primarily on monocotyledonous and dicotyledonous weeds by getting into every plant cell and causing plant death.
Glyphosate-containing agentsare used in agricultural and horticultural crops to eliminate all plants competing with crops. They make it possible to almost completely abandon some cultivation procedures, such as deep plowing. In agriculture, glyphosate is also used to desiccate (drain) crops, which makes them easier to harvest. It is difficult to find any other agent with such a wide range of applications. As a result,glyphosate use has become very common
Is glyphosate harmful?
Due to two conflicting opinions: the International Agency for Research on Cancer and the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA)the global discussion on the potential harmfulness of glyphosate has been going on for years One institution maintains that glyphosate is a potentially carcinogenic compound and the other that it is harmless to humans. The interests of the Monsanto concern, the producer of Roundup, are in the background of this dispute.
Without going into complicated scientific arguments, it is worth knowing thatglyphosate does not break down in the plant- it passes through the roots into the soil and penetrates into adjacent crops. Along with groundwaterit also goes to our homes and our organisms
Demonstration of opponents of glyphosate use
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After the publication of scientific studies which showed thatglyphosate enters the human body(glyphosate has been detected in urine samples, among others), a wave of demonstrations swept across the European Union and protests organized by opponents of glyphosate use.
After analyzing all arguments, the Member States decided in 2017 to grant a 5-year license for the use of this substance in the European Union, but discussions anddoubts about the use of glyphosate did not end .
Good to knowGlyphosate is allowed for use in the European Union until 12/15/2022 subject to country-specific approval. Poland allows the use of glyphosate-based products in areas that are not publicly available.
In what sprays does glyphosate occur?
In 2020, 92 preparations containing glyphosate were included in the register of plant protection products authorized for marketing in our country. In stores, we can get both the most popular Roundup and many other preparations containing glyphosate. These are, for example :
- Agenor 450 SL,
- Agrosal 360 SL,
- Ardee Super 360 SL,
- Atut Bis 360 SL,
- Trump RTU,
- Avans Premium 360 SL,
- Zevio,
- Touchdown Premium 360 SL,
- Sprinter 350 SL,
- Keeper Garden
If you decide to use any of these, remember that the glyphosate withdrawal period is 14 days.
Roundup is the most famous glyphosate agent
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How to combat weeds without glyphosate?
Doubts about the safety of glyphosate use have led gardeners to increasingly look for weed control products free from this dangerous substance. So is there a fullysafe alternative to glyphosate ? It turns out that it is!
It ispelargonic acid , found in geranium essential oils. It is therefore a substance of natural origin. It destroys the above-ground, green parts of weeds, inhibiting their growth and causing very rapid death.
This compound, which is completely safe for the environment and people, is part of the Effect 24H preparation. It is a contact preparation that works so quickly thatwe can see the effects of its use within a day after spraying .
Effect 24H is an excellent replacement for glyphosate preparations
Effect 24H is also effective against mosson hard and semi-hard surfaces (e.g. pavements, paths) and is perfect for weed control under fruit trees and shrubs. The fruit can be eaten safely the next day after spraying against weeds.The quick action of Effect 24H and its wide range of applications have made it quickly appreciated by owners of home and allotment gardens.
