Frequently Asked Questions
Excel Mera 71 is a fast-acting, broad-spectrum, non-selective herbicide used to control weeds post emergence. It effectively controls deeply rooted annual, perennial weeds and grasses.
Mera 71 herbicide contains Ammonium salt of Glyphosate 71% SG that acts through systemic action within a short time. Mera 71 offers complete and fast control over weeds.
Excel Mera 71 herbicide can be used for tea plantations and non-cropped areas such as bunds, roadsides and ditches for controlling stubborn weeds.
The active ingredient of Mera 71 herbicide, when sprayed on actively growing weeds, moves systemically throughout the plant and blocks synthesis of an enzyme leading to amino acid deficit. This stops plant metabolism and energy production and death of weeds due to starvation.
Mera 71 herbicide can be used at a dosage range of:
- 5 g/litre
- 1000 g in 200 litres of water per acre
- 75 g/15 litre pump.
Note: Refer to the label instructions for crop-specific dosages.
Yes, Mera 71 herbicide can be harmful to beneficial insects if applied incorrectly. Since it is a broad-spectrum herbicide, it will affect pollinators, predators, and other aquatic organisms as well. To reduce the risk of harming beneficial insects, it is advisable to spray during early morning or late afternoon.
Choose a non-windy or no-rain day to apply Mera 71 herbicide to avoid drifting and washing away. Cooler hours of the day, like early morning or late afternoon, are ideal for spraying. It is advised to spray it on emerging and actively growing weeds.
Mera 71 can be mixed with other compatible herbicides. This helps in controlling a wider range of weeds. But it is recommended to seek expert advice or follow label claims.
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To get the best results, mix a spreader or sticker (adjuvant) with Mera 71 herbicide. Use a high-volume knapsack sprayer with flat fan nozzle to get effective coverage.