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General Instructions for Kenso Agcare Metoken Gold Herbicide

Uses:

• Short residual, pre-emergent herbicide for controlling annual grasses and broadleaf weeds in specified crops.
• Does not control important broadleaf weeds in maize, sweet corn, and Concep II treated sorghum.
• Acts mainly through shoot (coleoptile) absorption, and effectiveness depends on rainfall or irrigation to move it into the top 3 to 4 cm of soil for weed germination control.

Application:

• Ground Application: Apply in a minimum of 60 L/ha of water.

Mixing:

• Fill the spray tank to one quarter full.
• Add Kenso Agcare Metoken Gold Herbicide while adding water to make up the final spray volume.
• Pour herbicide into the stream of incoming water.
• Maintain good agitation during mixing. Tank-mixes should not be left standing in the vat overnight.

Compatibility:

• Compatible with various herbicides including Flowable Cotogard, Flowable Cotoran, Flowable Gesagard, Flowable Gesaprim, Atrazine 900 WG, Ken-Gran 750 WG, Basagran, Speedy 250, and Ken-Up.

Warnings and Precautions:

• Cotton: Do not use when planting into dry soil or soil with marginal moisture. Crop injury may occur under specific planting and weather conditions.
• Brassica Crops: Crop retardation may occur on low organic matter soils with more than 60% fine sand and silt. Use lower rates and apply to moist soil.
• Zero-tillage: Exercise caution when using post-seeding with knife points and zero-tillage. Consider applying immediately before seeding.
• Resistance Warning: Kenso Agcare Metoken Gold Herbicide is a Group K herbicide. Be aware of potential resistance issues and seek advice on resistance management strategies.
• Re-entry Period: Do not allow entry into treated areas until the spray has dried.

Precautions for Crop Damage:

• Test the safety of metolachlor on a small area before using on larger areas.
• If adverse crop symptoms are observed within 14 days of application with irrigation or rainfall, discontinue use.

Environmental Considerations:

• Do not contaminate streams, rivers, or waterways with the chemical or used containers.
• Follow proper storage and disposal procedures to minimize environmental impact.

Resistance Management:

• The product is a Group K herbicide. Be aware of the potential for resistance and seek advice on alternative treatments.

Re-entry Period:

• Do not enter treated areas until the spray has dried.

Note: This summary provides key information. For detailed instructions, follow the complete manufacturer's guidelines on the product label.