Kerb 500 SC

Manufacturer
Dow AgroSciences
Category
Herbicides
Registered until
2025-06-29
Registration number
54521
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KERB® 500 SC HERBICIDE: GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

Best Results:

  • Apply to cool, wet soil for optimal effectiveness.

Mixing:

  • Shake container vigorously before use.
  • Add the required quantity of Kerb 500 SC to water in the spray vat while stirring.
  • DO NOT mix with other pesticides.

Equipment:

  • Use properly calibrated spray equipment.
  • Select nozzles for uniform ground cover.
  • Decontaminate equipment used for other herbicides before use.
    • Drain tank, hoses, and boom of residues.
    • Flush with water, drain, then refill with a solution containing ammonia and detergent.
    • Leave to stand overnight, drain, and flush thoroughly with clean water.
    • Wash spray equipment thoroughly after use.

Resistant Weeds Warning:

  • Group D Herbicide: Kerb 500 SC belongs to the amide group and is a Group D herbicide.
  • Weed resistance may occur if used repeatedly.
  • Resistant weeds won't be controlled.
  • No liability for losses due to resistance.
  • Minimize resistance risk through available strategies.

Protection:

  • Crops and Non-Target Plants:
    • DO NOT apply under conditions causing spray drift onto nearby susceptible plants/crops.
  • Livestock, Wildlife, Fish, Crustaceans, and Environment:
    • DO NOT contaminate streams, rivers, or waterways.

Storage and Disposal:

  • Store in the closed, original container in a cool, well-ventilated area.
  • DO NOT store in direct sunlight or near fertilizers, insecticides, fungicides, and seeds.
  • Protect from frost.
  • Recycling:
    • Clean, dry, and free of visible residues.
    • Rinse container for disposal, and add rinsate to the spray tank.
    • Store cleaned container in a sheltered place with the cap removed.
    • For recycling, take to a drumMUSTER collection or similar container management site.
    • If not recycling, break, crush, or puncture and deliver empty packaging to an approved waste management facility.
    • If no facility is available, bury the empty packaging 500 mm below the surface in a disposal pit.
  • DO NOT burn empty containers or product.

Note: Always follow label instructions for safe and effective use of Kerb® 500 SC Herbicide. Adhering to recommended practices ensures proper weed control while minimizing environmental impact.

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