Piclor M 242

Manufacturer
eChem
Category
Herbicides
Registered until
2025-06-29
Registration number
66955
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Piclor M 242 is a post-emergence, selective herbicide that is effective in controlling a wide range of annual grass weeds in a variety of crops. It is a liquid herbicide that is formulated as a suspension concentrate (SC) and is ready to mix with water for application.

How Piclor M 242 Works

Piclor M 242 works by inhibiting the production of an enzyme that is essential for the growth of annual grass weeds. This causes the weeds to turn yellow and eventually die. Piclor M 242 is a post-emergence herbicide, which means that it must be applied to actively growing weeds. Piclor M 242 is absorbed by the leaves of the weeds and translocated throughout the plant, providing systemic control.

Application of Piclor M 242

Piclor M 242 can be applied to a variety of crops, including:

  • Vegetables: Piclor M 242 can be used to control a wide range of annual grass weeds in a variety of vegetable crops, such as broccoli, cabbage, carrots, celery, cucumbers, eggplant, lettuce, melons, onions, peppers, potatoes, spinach, squash, tomatoes, and watermelons.

  • Fruit crops: Piclor M 242 can be used to control a wide range of annual grass weeds in a variety of fruit crops, such as apples, apricots, avocados, bananas, citrus fruits, grapes, mangoes, peaches, pears, plums, and strawberries.

  • Flowers: Piclor M 242 can be used to control a wide range of annual grass weeds in a variety of flowers, such as roses, lilies, and sunflowers.

Conditions for Application

Piclor M 242 should be applied to actively growing weeds when the temperature is between 15°C and 30°C (59°F and 86°F). The weeds should be small and actively growing, and the crop should be healthy and vigorous. The label for the product will provide specific application rates and conditions for each crop.

Benefits of Using Piclor M 242

There are many benefits to using Piclor M 242, including:

  • Selective: Piclor M 242 is selective for a wide range of annual grass weeds, making it a versatile tool for weed management.
  • Post-emergence: Piclor M 242 can be applied to actively growing weeds.
  • Systemic: Piclor M 242 is absorbed by the leaves of the weeds and translocated throughout the plant, providing systemic control.
  • Low risk of phytotoxicity: Piclor M 242 is designed to minimize phytotoxicity to treated crops, with low risk of crop damage.
  • Rainfast within one hour: Piclor M 242 is rainfast within one hour of application, making it a flexible and reliable tool for weed management.

Overall

Piclor M 242 is a valuable tool for growers seeking to control a wide range of annual grass weeds in a variety of crops. Its selective, post-emergence, systemic nature, low risk of phytotoxicity, and rainfastness make it a versatile and effective herbicide for a variety of crops.

Application Instructions

  • Mix Piclor M 242 at the rate of 0.1% to 0.2% v/v with water.
  • Apply the mixture to the crop using a high-pressure sprayer.
  • Follow the label instructions for the specific crop being treated.

Precautions

  • Wear protective clothing when handling Piclor M 242.
  • Do not contaminate water sources with Piclor M 242.
  • Dispose of used containers and wash out spray equipment thoroughly after use.

Additional Information

Piclor M 242 is a registered trademark of eChem Australia.