Ritam 510  Soluble Concentrate

*Pesticide Properties :

Ritam is an organic product that, when diluted with water, penetrates the soil. It breaks down into an active and volatile compound called methyl isothiocyanate, which spreads in the soil as a gas.

*Composition and Active Ingredient:

Metam sodium 510 g/L.

*Toxicity Classification According to WHO :

Slightly toxic (WHO Class III).

*Toxicity to Bees, Birds, and Fish:

Slightly toxic to birds, but toxic to fish and bees.

*Physical Properties of the Product :

Soil pH significantly affects the breakdown of metam sodium, with the resulting compounds varying based on soil pH. In most agricultural soils, where the pH is moderate or slightly alkaline, this breakdown occurs more predictably.

*Soil Composition :

In loose sandy soils, the gas spreads faster and more effectively. In contrast, clay soils may hinder gas diffusion.

*Organic Matter Content :

In soils rich in organic matter, gas diffusion is less efficient, and adsorption of the active ingredient is reduced, requiring an increased dosage.

*Once the waiting period has passed, ventilation must be carried out.

*Mode of Action :

Methyl isothiocyanate (MITC), the primary product of metam sodium decomposition, disrupts enzymes interacting with dissolved minerals, halting oxygen uptake during cellular respiration.

*Application Rates :

Local recommendation: To control root-knot nematodes on tomatoes in greenhouses, use at a rate of 120 liters per dunam. The pesticide is applied to the crops listed below, following the usage program outlined: it sterilizes the soil in greenhouses and nurseries before planting, targeting fungi, soil insects, nematodes, and weeds at a rate of 75-120 liters per dunam. If combating weeds and their seeds, the rate is increased to 200 liters per dunam.

*It is used on all crops before planting and controls free-living nematodes, root-knot nematodes, cyst nematodes, as well as fungi such as Fusarium, Phytophthora, Rhizoctonia, Verticillium, Pythium, and some other fungi. It also combats larvae of wireworms, white grubs, other soil insects, and weed seeds outside dormancy and germinated weeds, including some perennial weeds.

*When sterilizing the soil, maintain a distance of 60-70 cm from planted crops or trees and shrubs.

*If sterilizing soil on slopes, precautions must be taken to prevent pesticide runoff from reaching planted crops.

*Remove all crops and plants from greenhouses and nurseries before treatment.

*Ensure greenhouse doors and exhaust pipes are sealed to prevent fumes from reaching neighboring plants.

Produced by Modern for plants Protection Company, AGRI PES.