MCPA 2 EH Ester 600

Manufacturer
ADAMA
Category
Herbicides
Registered until
2027-12-31
Registration number
31669
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DIRECTIONS FOR USE
DO NOT enter or allow worker entry into treated areas during the restricted-entry interval (REI) of 12 hours.

RESISTANCE-MANAGEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS
For resistance management, ADAMA MCPA 2 EH Ester 600 Liquid Herbicide is a Group 4 herbicide. Any weed population may contain or develop plants naturally resistant to ADAMA MCPA 2 EH Ester 600 Liquid Herbicide and other Group 4 herbicides. The resistant biotypes may dominate the weed population if these herbicides are used repeatedly in the same field. Other resistance mechanisms that are not linked to site of action, but specific for individual chemicals, such as enhanced metabolism, may also exist. Appropriate resistance-management strategies should be followed.
To delay herbicide resistance:
Where possible, rotate the use of ADAMA MCPA 2 EH Ester 600 Liquid Herbicide or other Group 4 herbicides within a growing season (sequence) or among growing seasons with different herbicide groups that control the same weeds in a field.
Use tank mixtures with herbicides from a different group when such use is permitted. To delay resistance, the less resistance-prone partner should control the target weed(s) as effectively as the more resistance-prone partner.
Herbicide use should be based on an integrated weed management program that includes scouting, historical information related to herbicide use and crop rotation, and considers tillage (or other mechanical control methods), cultural (for example, higher crop seeding rates; precision fertilizer application method and timing to favour the crop and not the weeds), biological (weed-competitive crops or varieties) and other management practices.
Monitor weed populations after herbicide application for signs of resistance development (for example, only one weed species on the herbicide label not controlled). If resistance is suspected, prevent weed seed production in the affected area if possible by an alternative herbicide from a different group. Prevent movement of resistant weed seeds to other fields by cleaning harvesting and tillage equipment when moving between fields, and planting clean seed.
Have suspected resistant weed seeds tested by a qualified laboratory to confirm resistance and identify alternative herbicide options.
For further information or to report suspected resistance, contact ADAMA agricultural solutions Canada Inc.at 1.855.264.6262 or at
www.adama.com/canada.

GENERAL USE PRECAUTIONS
ADAMA MCPA 2 EH Ester 600 Liquid Herbicide may cause damage to susceptible crop, ornamental, and other plants, even in minute quantities.
Avoid spray drift to any desirable vegetation. Coarse sprays are less likely to drift.
Do not spray during periods of high winds.
Do not permit lactating dairy animals to graze fields within 7 days after application.
Withdraw meat animals from treated fields at least 3 days before slaughter.
Do not harvest forage or cut hay within 7 days after application.

MIXING
Shake well before using. To ensure even mixing, half fill the sprayer tank with clean water, add the required amount of ADAMA MCPA 2 EH Ester 600 Liquid Herbicide and agitate thoroughly. Add the remainder of the water and agitate before spraying. If the spray solution has been left standing, agitate thoroughly before use. Wash sprayer thoroughly after use.

EQUIPMENT AND SPRAY VOLUME
Field sprayer application: DO NOT apply during periods of dead calm. Avoid application of this product when winds are gusty. DO NOT apply with spray droplets smaller than the American Society of Agricultural Engineers (ASAE) coarse classification. Boom height must be 60 cm or less above the crop or ground.
Aerial application: DO NOT apply during periods of dead calm. Avoid application of this product when winds are gusty. DO NOT apply when wind speed is greater than 16 km/h at flying height at the site of application. DO NOT apply with spray droplets smaller than the American Society of Agricultural Engineers (ASAE) coarse classification. To reduce drift caused by turbulent wingtip vortices, the nozzle distributions along the spray boom length MUST NOT exceed 65% of the wingspan or rotorspan.

Buffer Zones
Use of the following spray methods or equipment DO NOT require a buffer zone: handheld or backpack sprayer and spot treatment.
The buffer zones specified in the table below are required between the point of direct application and the closest downwind edge of sensitive terrestrial habitats, (such as grasslands, forested areas, shelter belts, woodlots, hedgerows, rangelands, riparian areas and shrublands), sensitive freshwater habitats (such as lakes, rivers, sloughs, ponds, prairie potholes, creeks, marshes, streams, reservoirs and wetlands) and estuarine/marine habitats.
When a tank mixture is used, consult the labels of the tank-mix partners and observe the largest (most restrictive) buffer zone of the products involved in the tank mixture.

Method of application: Field Sprayer*

Crop: Cereals, flax, grasses, legumes, stubble, roadsides, uncropped land and woody growth
Buffer Zones (metres) Required for the Protection of:
Freshwater Habitat of Depths:
Less than 1 m: 1
Greater than 1 m: 1
Estuarine/Marine Habitats of Depths:
Less than 1 m: 1
Greater than 1 m: 1
Terrestrial habitat: 4

 

Method of application: Aerial

Terrestrial Food and Feed Crops

Crop: Cereals, flax (Fixed wing)
Buffer Zones (metres) Required for the Protection of:
Freshwater Habitat of Depths:
Less than 1 m: 1
Greater than 1 m: 0
Estuarine/Marine Habitats of Depths:
Less than 1 m: 1
Greater than 1 m: 0
Terrestrial habitat: 60

Crop: Cereals, flax (Rotary wing)
Buffer Zones (metres) Required for the Protection of:
Freshwater Habitat of Depths:
Less than 1 m: 1
Greater than 1 m: 0
Estuarine/Marine Habitats of Depths:
Less than 1 m: 1
Greater than 1 m: 0
Terrestrial habitat: 50

Crop: Pastures, stubble (Fixed wing)
Buffer Zones (metres) Required for the Protection of:
Freshwater Habitat of Depths:
Less than 1 m: 5
Greater than 1 m: 1 
Estuarine/Marine Habitats of Depths:
Less than 1 m: 1
Greater than 1 m: 1
Terrestrial habitat: 100

Crop: Pastures, stubble (Rotary wing)
Buffer Zones (metres) Required for the Protection of:
Freshwater Habitat of Depths:
Less than 1 m: 4
Greater than 1 m: 1
Estuarine/Marine Habitats of Depths:
Less than 1 m: 1
Greater than 1 m: 1 
Terrestrial habitat: 80

*For field sprayer application, buffer zones can be reduced with the use of drift-reducing spray shields. When using a spray boom fitted with a full shield (shroud, curtain) that extends to the crop canopy, the labelled buffer zone can be reduced by 70%. When using a spray boom where individual nozzles are fitted with cone-shaped shields that are no more than 30 cm above the crop canopy, the labelled buffer zone can be reduced by 30%.
Apply in 50 to 200 litres of water per hectare by ground equipment unless otherwise indicated. Higher water volumes will reduce the risk of crop injury.
Apply in a minimum of 30 litres of water per hectare by aerial equipment.
Use spray nozzles and pressures that deliver a medium to coarse quality spray.
Avoid generating fine, driftable droplets.
For knapsack, spot treatment applications, mix 165 mL of product in 10 L water. Spray to wet all foliage thoroughly.

Generic Aerial Application Label Instructions
Apply only by fixed-wing or rotary aircraft equipment which has been functionally and operationally calibrated for the atmospheric conditions of the area and the application rates and conditions of this label.
Label rates, conditions and precautions are product specific. Read and understand the entire label before opening this product. Apply only at the rate recommended for aerial application on this label. Where no rate for aerial application appears for the specific use, this product cannot be applied by any type of aerial equipment. Ensure uniform application. To avoid streaked, uneven or overlapped application, use appropriate marking devices. No human flaggers are permitted.

Use Precautions

Apply only when meteorological conditions at the treatment site allow for complete and even crop coverage. Apply only under conditions of good practice specific to aerial application as outlined in the National Aerial Pesticide Application Manual, developed by the Federal/Provincial/Territorial Committee on Pest Management and Pesticides.
Do not apply to any body of water. Avoid drifting of spray onto any body of water or other non-target areas. Specified buffer zones should be observed.
Coarse sprays are less likely to drift, therefore, avoid combinations of pressure and nozzle type that will result in fine particles (mist). Do not apply during periods of dead calm or when wind velocity and direction pose a risk of spray drift. Do not spray when the wind is blowing towards a nearby sensitive crop, garden, terrestrial habitat (such as shelter-belt) or aquatic habitat.

Operator Precautions

Do not allow the pilot to mix chemicals to be loaded onto the aircraft. Mixer/loader and applicator must be different individuals. Aircraft must be closed cab. Loading of premixed chemicals with a closed system is permitted. It is desirable that the pilot have communication capabilities at each treatment site at the time of application.
The field crew and the mixer/loaders must wear long-sleeved shirt, long pants and coveralls, chemical resistant gloves and goggles or face shield during mixing/loading, cleanup and repair. Follow the more stringent label precautions in cases where the operator precautions exceed the generic label recommendations on the existing ground boom label.
All personnel on the job site must wash hands and face thoroughly before eating and drinking. Protective clothing, aircraft cockpit and vehicle cabs must be decontaminated regularly.

Product Specific Precautions
Read and understand the entire label before opening this product. If you have questions, call the manufacturer at 1.855.264.6262 or obtain technical advice from the distributor or your provincial agricultural representative.

TANK MIXES
ADAMA MCPA 2 EH Ester 600 Liquid Herbicide may be recommended in tank mix with other products.
Consult the label of the tank mix partner product, and follow the most stringent set of precautions, restrictions and directions for use.

CROPS, TIMING, RATES AND METHODS OF APPLICATION
Use the dose required to control the weeds present.
To minimize the risk of crop injury, do not exceed the recommended rate listed for the crop.
Higher rates may be required to control certain weed species. Rates above those recommended for a crop may result in significant crop injury, and should only be used when the risk of crop injury will be offset by the benefits of enhanced weed control.
Apply in warm weather when the crop and weeds are growing well, and the weeds are at a susceptible stage.
Avoid application during drought conditions or during exceptionally hot weather.

CROP: Spring Cereals (Wheat, Barley, Rye, Oats), not underseeded with legumes
APPLICATION TIME:
From the 3-leaf expanded to the early flag-leaf stage (wheat, barley, rye).
From the 1-leaf expanded to the early flag-leaf stage (oats).
From milk stage to maturity (wheat, barley, rye).
Do not apply more than one treatment per year.
METHOD: Ground or Aerial application.
RECOMMENDED RATE PER HECTARE: Up to 1.05 L for wheat, barley and rye. Up to 900 mL for oats.

CROP: Winter Cereals (Winter Wheat, Fall Rye)
APPLICATION TIME:
In spring, from full tillering to the shot blade stage.
Do not apply during and after the flag-leaf stage.
Do not apply to seedling winter cereals in the fall.
Do not apply more than one treatment per year.
METHOD: Ground application only.
RECOMMENDED RATE PER HECTARE: Up to 1.05 L.

CROP: Flax (Do not use on low linolenic acid varieties)
APPLICATION TIME:
When flax is between 5 cm in height to before bud stage.
To minimize crop injury, spray at early growth stages, in the evening, and use
higher water volumes.
Do not apply more than one treatment per year.
METHOD: Ground or Aerial application.
RECOMMENDED RATE PER HECTARE: Up to 700 mL. Caution: Early crop injury may be observed, but yield should not be affected.

CROP: Established Grasses and Legumes (Alsike and Red Clover and Alfalfa)
APPLICATION TIME:
For control of susceptible winter annual and perennial weeds, spray in the very
early spring, before growth of these crops has commenced.
In pure stands of grasses, applications may be made in the fall.
Do not apply more than two treatments per year, with a minimum retreatment interval of 90 days.
METHOD: Ground application only.
RECOMMENDED RATE PER HECTARE: Up to 1.65 L.

CROP: Pasture (without legumes) and Uncropped Land
APPLICATION TIME:
Apply at a time of rapid growth, usually May, June and/or September.
Spray thoroughly using 100 to 300 litres of water per hectare.
Use the higher rate for perennial weeds; a second treatment may be required.
Cultivating grain stubble and spraying after regrowth may aid in control.
Do not apply in freshly seeded grasses and pastures until well established.
Under conditions of good growth and adequate soil moisture, sprays can be applied up to 2 weeks before normal frost time.
For stubble land and pastures a maximum of 2 applications is permitted per season followed by a minimum retreatment interval of 21 days for stubble land and 90 days for pastures.
METHOD: Ground or Aerial application (Aerial application for use ONLY in pastures without legumes, stubble land, roadsides and uncropped land)
For spot treatment of roadside and uncropped land using high-pressure handwands, do not exceed 900 litres of "ready to use” solution (equivalent to 15 L of product.) per day per individual applicator.
For application using handheld equipment, use a maximum concentration of 165 mL of ADAMA MCPA 2 EH Ester 600 Liquid Herbicide in 10 L of spray solution.
For broadcast treatment of roadside and uncropped land, a maximum of 2 applications are permitted per season, with a minimum retreatment interval of 21 days.
RECOMMENDED RATE PER HECTARE: Up to 2.8 L.

WEEDS CONTROLLED:
(DO NOT exceed the rates given for each specific crop identified in the CROPS, TIMING, RATES AND METHODS OF APPLICATION section)
SUSCEPTIBLE WEEDS:
Burdock (before the 4-leaf stage), Cocklebur, Plantain, Flixweed*, Lamb's-quarters, Mustards (except Dog and Tansy), Prickly lettuce, Ragweeds, Russian pigweed*, Shepherd’s-purse*, Stinkweed, Vetch, Wild radish, Wild (annual) sunflower.
* Use the higher rate in the rate range.
RATES TO CONTROL SUSCEPTIBLE WEEDS:
Small seedlings, good growing conditions: 580 mL/ha.
Large weeds, dry or cold weather, heavy infestations: 900 mL/ha.
Resistance increases with age.
HARDER-TO-CONTROL WEEDS:
Annual sow-thistle, Biennial wormwood, Blue lettuce*, Bluebur, Canada thistle*, Corn spurry*, Curled dock, Dandelion, Dog mustard, Field bindweed*, Field Horsetail*, Field pepper-grass, Goat’s-beard, Gumweed, Hairy galinsoga, Hedge bindweed*, Hemp-nettle (before the 4-leaf stage), Hoary cress*, Kochia, Lady’s thumb*, Leafy spurge*, Oakleaved goosefoot, Perennial sow-thistle*, Purslane, Redroot pigweed, Russian knapweed*, Russian-thistle, Smartweed*, Sweet clover (seedling), Tansy mustard, Tartary buckwheat.
* Top growth control.
RATES FOR HARDER-TO-CONTROL WEEDS:
Small seedlings, good growing conditions: 1.05 L/ha.
Large weeds, dry or cold weather, heavy infestations: 1.50 L/ha.
Resistance increases with age.

 

 

Registered for culturesRate
Spring barley0 - 1.05 l
Spring wheat0 - 1.05 l
Spring rye0 - 1.05 l
Spring oats0 - 0.9 l
Winter rye0 - 1.05 l
Winter wheat0 - 1.05 l
Winter flax0 - 0.7 l
Spring flax0 - 0.7 l
Clover0 - 1.65 l
Alfalfa0 - 1.65 l
Alfalfa0 - 1.65 l