Raptor

Manufacturer
BASF
Category
Herbicides
Registered until
2024-06-30
Registration number
50853
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Raptor is a versatile, selective pre-emergence herbicide that effectively controls a wide range of annual grass and broadleaf weeds in various crops, including corn (maize), soybeans, wheat, and rice. It contains the active ingredient halosulfuron-methyl, a Group B herbicide that works by inhibiting the enzyme acetolactate synthase (ALS), a crucial step in the shikimate pathway in plants.

How Does Raptor Work?

By inhibiting ALS, Raptor disrupts the production of aromatic amino acids, which are essential for cell growth and division. This disruption leads to visible symptoms such as stunting, chlorosis, and ultimately, death of the weed.

What Weeds Does Raptor Control?

Raptor effectively controls a diverse range of annual grass and broadleaf weeds, including:

  • Annual grasses: Foxtail millet, goosegrass, barnyardgrass, Setaria species, foxtail lovegrass, Panicum species

  • Broadleaf weeds: Common lambsquarters, Canada thistle, horseweed, bindweed, Abutilon theophrasti, Galinsoga parviflora, Polygonum species, sunflower, and volunteer cereals.

When to Apply Raptor?

Raptor can be applied as a pre-emergence herbicide to the soil before weeds emerge. It is typically applied at the two- to four-leaf stage of the crop. The specific application timing may vary depending on the crop and the weed pressure.

Safety Precautions

Raptor is relatively safe when used according to the label instructions. However, it is crucial to exercise proper personal protective equipment (PPE) during handling and application, including gloves, long-sleeved clothing, and eye protection. Carefully read and follow the label instructions before applying Raptor.

Benefits of Using Raptor

  • Controls a wide range of weeds: Raptor effectively tackles a variety of annual grass and broadleaf weeds that can harm crop yields.

  • Selective herbicide: Only affects weeds, leaving the crop unharmed.

  • Controls both annual and perennial weeds: Controls both annual and perennial weeds, addressing a wide range of weed challenges in crops.

  • Application as pre-emergence herbicide: Can be applied as a pre-emergence herbicide, offering flexibility in application timing.

  • Reduces weed competition: Effectively controls weeds to reduce competition for water, nutrients,

Registered for culturesRate
Peas250 ml
Soybeans300 ml
Peanuts300 ml