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For the control of brush and broadleaf weeds in native pastures, rights of way, commercial and industrial areas and for the control of certain broadleaved weeds in winter cereal crops as per the directions for use table.

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS – BRUSH APPLICATIONS, ESTABLISHED PASTURES AND PASTURE RENOVATION
Conquest Metsulfuron 600 WG Herbicide is a selective herbicide which is rapidly absorbed by root and leaves.
Always add a surfactant/wetting agent.
Best results are achieved when:
1. Application is made to actively growing plants which are not stressed by any factors such as dry weather conditions, waterlogging etc.
2. Plants to be treated are thoroughly covered. This is essential to achieve maximum herbicide uptake.
Regrowth may occur if the product is applied when plants are stressed or if complete spray coverage is not achieved. If regrowth does occur, re-treatment at the rates on this label is recommended. For blackberries re-treatment should only be undertaken if plants are at least 1 metre tall. This may not be until 2 years after the initial application. Legumes will be removed from pasture if oversprayed with Conquest Metsulfuron 600 WG Herbicide.
Legumes are extremely sensitive to Conquest Metsulfuron 600 WG Herbicide and will be removed form the pasture if over sprayed.
Introduced grass species may be severely damaged if oversprayed.
Application to weeds that are not actively growing due to adverse conditions may result in weeds only being stunted or suppressed.
Some grasses will be damaged in pasture sprayed with this product and biomass production may be reduced for several months.
If weeds have been previously sprayed with other herbicides or if the weeds have been burned or slashed ensure 2 years have elapsed before treating with Conquest Metsulfuron 600 WG Herbicide.
It is recommended that this product not be applied to bushes bearing mature blackberries due to the collection of blackberries for food purposes.
Some temporary yellowing and some stunting may occur when used on Perennial Phalaris and/ or established Perennial cocksfoot.
ALL grasses and legumes can be damaged and/or removed by a Conquest Metsulfuron 600 WG Herbicide/Glyphosate mixture.
The following weeds will not be controlled: Barley grass (Hordeum leporinum), Brome grass (Bromus unioloides), Silvergrass (Vulpia spp.), Winter Grass (Poa annua).
Best results will be achieved if weeds are allowed to recover from grazing prior to herbicide application to allow for adequate uptake of the product. Sorrel and Docks particularly require new leaf growth.

Compatibility
This product is compatible with glyphosate formulations and commonly used pasture herbicides such as MCPA Amine, MCPA Ester, 2,4-D Amine, dicamba, Lontrel1, Starane, and commonly used insecticides such as chlorpyrifos and omethoate. Always refer to the companion product label for instructions/ restrictions.

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS - CEREAL CROPS
Conquest Metsulfuron 600 WG Herbicide is a selective herbicide which can be used in Cereal crops at the early post emergence stage of the crop (3 leaf to before booting stage) . It may also be applied before planting the crop ie preplant. Best results are obtained if weeds are small (no larger than 5cm in height or diameter) and actively growing. To achieve good weed control, it is preferable that rainfall wets the soil to a depth of 5 to 7.5cm within 4 weeks of application. If application is not made when conditions and weed growth are optimum, results may be slow to appear and some weeds may only be suppressed or stunted.
For post emergent application, the product will remain in the soil for a period of time. The soil persistence will depend on environmental conditions such as soil pH, moisture, temperature and soil organic matter. Breakdown is faster in warm, wet acid soils and slowest in alkaline, cold, dry soils. This product does NOT provide acceptable residual control.

Application Equipment
For control of weeds in winter cereal crops the product may be applied by ground or air.
Ground Spraying
Ensure the boom is properly calibrated to a constant speed or rate of delivery for thorough coverage and uniform spray pattern. Avoid overlapping and shut off boom while starting, turning, slowing or stopping as injury to the crop may occur. Apply in a minimum of 50L prepared spray/ha.
Aerial Application
Apply in a minimum of 20L/ha. Application in higher water volumes may improve weed control reliability. Avoid spraying in conditions which favour temperature inversions, still conditions, or in winds likely to cause drift onto sensitive crops or fallow areas to be planted to sensitive crops. Turn off boom when passing over creeks, dams or waterways.
The use Micronair equipment is not recommended as the fine droplets emitted may lead to spray drift.

Compatibility
Conquest Metsulfuron 600 WG Herbicide is compatible with most commonly used broadleaf herbicides including: MCPA Amine, Diuron Flowable, 2,4-D Amine, Agtryne, Broadstrike, Brominil M, Eclipse, Terbutryn, MCPA Ester, MCPA Amine, LVE MCPA, Jaguar, Tigrex, Tordon 242, Tordon 75D, Metribuzin, Lontrel, Dicamba, Starane, glyphosate.
The product is also compatible with commonly used insecticides such as chlorpyrifos and omethoate. Some temporary crop yellowing may occur with these mixtures. Other mixtures should be tested on a small scale before large areas are treated.
NOTE: The compatibility of Conquest Metsulfuron 600 WG Herbicide with grass herbicides varies between products and weed species (refer table below). DO NOT mix with Grasp, Mataven 100.