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Metam-sodium

Fumigant Metam-sodium

Description

Metam-sodium is a soil fumigant that works by releasing a gas into the soil that kills pests, diseases, and weeds before you plant your crops. The word 'fumigant' means it creates a gas or vapor that spreads through the soil to kill harmful organisms. When you apply metam-sodium to your soil, it releases a gas that moves through the soil and kills many different types of pests including nematodes, fungi, bacteria, weeds, and insects that live in the soil. This is very useful because it cleans your soil before planting, giving your crops a healthy start. Metam-sodium is commonly used in vegetable fields, fruit orchards, and field crops to prepare the soil for planting. One of the advantages of metam-sodium is that it kills a wide variety of soil pests and diseases all at once, which means you don't have to use multiple different products. However, it's very important to know that metam-sodium is very dangerous and must be handled with extreme care. It can be harmful to people, animals, and the environment if not used correctly. You must apply it to the soil before planting, and then you must wait the required number of days (usually 14-21 days or more) before you can plant your crops. The soil must be covered with plastic sheeting after application to keep the gas in the soil where it needs to work. You must never apply it when crops are growing, and you must never breathe the gas or get it on your skin. Always follow the label instructions very carefully, wear all recommended protective equipment, and make sure you have proper training before using this product.

Application rates

General

200-400 liters per hectare

Application method

Soil application

Target pests

Nematodes Fungi Bacteria Weeds Soil insects

Application timing

Pre-planting: apply to soil before planting. Soil must be covered with plastic sheeting. Wait 14-21 days or more before planting.

Safety period

14-21 days or more before planting

Precautions

Very dangerous - requires special training and protective equipment. Never apply when crops are growing. Cover soil with plastic after application. Keep away from people and animals. Follow all safety regulations.

Crop compatibility

Vegetables Fruits Field crops

Benefits

  • Kills wide variety of soil pests and diseases
  • Effective against nematodes, fungi, bacteria, and weeds
  • Pre-planting treatment prepares clean soil for crops
  • Single application controls multiple problems
  • Useful for vegetable fields, orchards, and field crops
  • Provides healthy start for new plantings

Best for

  • Vegetable fields before planting
  • Fruit orchards before replanting
  • Field crops before planting
  • Areas with severe soil pest problems
  • Greenhouses and protected cultivation

Usage tips

  • Apply only before planting - never when crops are growing
  • Cover soil with plastic sheeting after application
  • Wait required period (14-21 days) before planting
  • Requires special training and protective equipment
  • Very dangerous - follow all safety procedures
  • Effective for preparing clean soil for new plantings

Storage instructions

Store in original container in cool, dry, well-ventilated area. Keep container tightly closed. Store away from food, feed, water sources, and living areas. Follow all storage regulations. Requires special handling.

Mixing compatibility

Not recommended for mixing. Use alone as soil fumigant. Follow label instructions carefully.