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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

Metsol 600 Herbicide is a selective herbicide absorbed by roots and leaves, with specific instructions for use in cereal crops and brush/herbaceous weed control in established pastures.

INSTRUCTIONS SPECIFIC FOR CEREAL CROPS (Tables 1, 2 & 3)

• Application Stage: Early post-emergence stage (3 leaf to before booting stage) or pre-plant.
• Weed Size: Best results with small weeds (no larger than 5 cm).
• Ideal Conditions: Rainfall to wet soil to a depth of 5 to 7.5 cm within 4 weeks of application.
• Soil Persistence: Depends on environmental conditions (pH, moisture, temperature, organic matter).
• Crop Safety:
  • Do Not Apply To: Wheat varieties Miling, Jacup, King, or Harrier.
  • Avoid on: Crops undersown with legumes, stressed crops, crops treated with other sulfonylurea herbicides.
• Application Equipment:
  • Ground Spraying: Minimum 50 L prepared spray/ha.
  • Aerial Application: Minimum 20 L/ha. Higher water volumes may improve weed control.
  • Avoid spraying in: Temperature inversions, still conditions, or winds causing drift.
• Surfactant / Wetting Agent: Add a non-ionic surfactant (e.g., BS1000®) for cereals.

INSTRUCTIONS SPECIFIC FOR BRUSH AND HERBACEOUS WEED CONTROL, ESTABLISHED PASTURES AND PASTURE RENOVATION (Tables 4, 5, 6, 7 & 8)

• Application Conditions: Apply to actively growing, non-stressed plants for maximum herbicide uptake.
• Weed Control: Achieve thorough coverage for maximum herbicide uptake.
• Regrowth: May occur if applied to stressed plants or if complete coverage is not achieved.
• Legume Sensitivity: Legumes are extremely sensitive; overspraying will remove them from the pasture.
• Specific Weed Control: Barley grass, Brome grass, Silvergrass, and Winter Grass will not be controlled.
• Weed Recovery: Allow weeds to recover from grazing before herbicide application.
• Blackberries: Do not apply to bushes bearing mature blackberries.
• Application Equipment:
  • Various Methods: Ground, air, handgun, boom spray, or gas gun (by helicopter only).
  • Ensure Coverage: Thorough coverage is essential for maximum herbicide uptake.
• Surfactant / Wetting Agent: Add a non-ionic surfactant (e.g., BS1000®) for brush and herbaceous weed control.
• Spray Preparation: Mix with clean water, maintain agitation, and ensure the product is in suspension.
• Sprayer Cleanup: Thoroughly clean spray tanks after use to avoid injury to desirable pastures and crops.

USE OF SURFACTANT / WETTING AGENT

• Cereal Crops (Tables 1, 2 & 3):
  • Add a non-ionic surfactant (e.g., BS1000) at 100 mL/100 L of final spray volume.
  • Do not add when tank-mixing with terbutryn or diuron.
• Brush and Herbaceous Weed Control (Tables 4, 6 & 7):
  • Add a non-ionic surfactant (e.g., BS1000) at 100 mL/100 L of final spray volume.
  • When using an organosilicone penetrant or mineral spray oil, follow specific recommendations.
• Established Pastures and Pasture Renovation (Table 8):
  • Add a non-ionic surfactant (e.g., BS1000) at 200 mL/100 L of final spray volume.

SPRAY PREPARATION

• Dry Flowable Granule: Mix Metsol 600 Herbicide with clean water.
• Steps:
  1. Partially fill the spray tank with water.
  2. Add the required amount of product with agitation.
  3. Add the remaining water and maintain agitation.
  4. Thoroughly re-agitate if the spray solution stands.

SPRAYER CLEANUP

• Clean Tanks Thoroughly: Small quantities left in the tank may cause injury to desirable pastures and crops.
• Cleaning Steps:
  1. Drain and flush the tank, boom, and hoses for at least 10 minutes.
  2. Flush with a bleach solution (4% chlorine).
  3. Rinse thoroughly with clean water.
  4. Clean nozzles and screens separately.
  5. Remove traces of chlorine bleach by rinsing thoroughly.
• Caution: Do not use chlorine bleach with ammonia, and clean equipment in a well-ventilated area.