Grandpar K4 CanePlant Protection Product ComparisonPlant Protection Product ComparisonReport inaccuraciesReport inaccuracies

For the control of a wide range of annual and perennial grasses, broadleaf weeds and vines in established sugar cane.

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

This product is a broad spectrum, soil residual herbicide for the control of a wide range of annual and perennial grasses, broadleaf weeds and vines. Best results are achieved if the product is applied just before weed growth occurs. Well established weeds should first be removed by mechanical or other means. Soil should be moist at time of application and be free from trash and clods. Results vary with soil type and environmental conditions. Lower rates are effective on lighter soils, while the higher rates may be necessary for effective control on heavier soils. Herbicide effects are slow to appear and may not become apparent until sufficient moisture (12-25mm on moist soil, 25-50mm on dry soils) in the form of rainfall or irrigation occurs after treatment to carry the product into the root zone of germinating weeds. Best results are achieved if rainfall or irrigation occurs within 3 - 4 days after application. With irrigation, the entire treated area must be thoroughly wetted, however, care should be taken not to over water and cause run-off. All rates are expressed as overall rates. For band treatments use proportionately less. Use only half the overall rate when treating half the area. Temporary chlorosis of lower leaves may occur. To minimise injury use low directed spray application. Tolerance of cane varieties should be determined before treating large areas.

Equipment and Application

Fill the spray tank with water. Weigh the correct amount of the product and add to the spray vat. To prevent nozzle blockage, strainer and nozzle screens should be 50 mesh or coarser. Keep the material in suspension at all times by continuous agitation. Mechanical agitation is preferred, although hydraulic agitation is satisfactory if the pump has sufficient volume to return at least 5% of the tank capacity per minute when the sprayer is in operation. When the by-pass or return line is used, it should terminate at the bottom of the tank to reduce foaming. DO NOT USE AIR AGITATION.