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General Instructions

Resistant Weeds Warning: Status Herbicide is a member of the cyclohexanedione group of herbicides with the inhibition of acetyl coA carboxylase mode of action. For weed resistance management, Status Herbicide is a Group A Herbicide. Some naturally occurring weed biotypes resistant to Status Herbicide and other Group A Herbicides may exist through normal genetic variability in any weed population. The resistant individuals can eventually dominate the weed population if these herbicides are used repeatedly. These resistant weeds will not be controlled by Status Herbicide or other Group A Herbicides. Since the occurrence of resistant weeds is difficult to detect prior to use, Sumitomo Chemical Australia Pty Ltd accepts no liability for any losses that may result from the failure of Status Herbicide to control resistant weeds.

Cleaning Spray Equipment:

• Before using Status Herbicide: Ensure that the recommended clean-out procedure for the previous product (particularly sulfonylurea herbicides) sprayed with the equipment was done properly.

• After using Status Herbicide:

  • Empty the tank and drain the whole system.

  • Thoroughly wash inside the tank using a pressure hose, drain the tank, and clean all filters in the tank, pump line, and nozzles.

  • Use a household detergent to aid in cleaning the equipment. Add detergent to the part-filled spray tank and thoroughly circulate through pumps, hoses, and nozzles. Drain the system and thoroughly rinse twice with clean water.

  • Rinse water should be discharged onto a designated disposal area, or if this is unavailable, onto unused land away from desirable plants and water sources.

Mixing: To ensure even mixing, half-fill the spray tank with clean water and add the required amount of product. Add spray additive and agitate thoroughly, then add the remainder of the water. Agitate again before spraying commences.

Adjuvants and Spray Additives: Always apply Status Herbicide with a crop oil. Status Herbicide may be applied with various adjuvants at specified rates. Ensure to use higher rates of oil when weeds are large or if spraying conditions are less than optimal. Status Herbicide is compatible with certain products but not compatible with others. Refer to the label for detailed information.

Application:

• Ground Application: Apply with calibrated spray equipment producing a median droplet range of 200 to 300 microns VMD. Apply in a minimum of 50 liters of water per hectare. Use 150 L/ha when spraying dense populations.

• Aerial Application: Apply through aircraft fitted with boom or Micronair equipment. A spray volume of 20 to 30 L/ha is recommended. Adjust equipment to deliver droplets in the range of 200 to 250 microns VMD. Best results will be obtained when aerial applications are made in a light crosswind. Avoid applying during temperature inversions or in conditions of very low relative humidity. Take care to avoid drift damage to adjoining grass crops.

Use of Status on Pasture Legume Seed Crops and Pastures: Status Herbicide has been demonstrated to be safe when applied to specific cultivars during early establishment. Apply when plants have reached a certain stage or after a specified period from sowing. Some pasture varieties may exhibit initial reduction in crop vigor, but they recover fully with no effect on yield.

Compatibility: Status Herbicide is compatible with certain grass herbicides and can be applied in tank mixtures with specified products. However, caution is advised, and compatibility should be confirmed before mixing with other products.

Caution: Exercise caution when using on ornamentals and trees. Avoid use on Gymnosperms unless prior testing has been conducted. Take measures to protect crops, native, and other non-target plants from drift damage.