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For selective pre-emergence control of certain grasses in maize, sweetcorn, soyabeans and various vegetable crops

BEWARE: A strategy to minimize spray drift should be employed at all times when applying spray near aquatic environments.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE

CUCURBITS, SQUASH, PUMPKIN
Weeds: Annual Poa, Barnyard Grass, Black Nightshade, Bristle Grass, Crowfoot Grass, Fathen, Redroot, Summer Grass, Witchgrass
Rate: 2-4 litres in 200-400 litres of water/ha
Critical Comments: Use the higher rate on soils high in organic matter or clay content. Crop injury may result from higher rates on light textured soil, shallow seeding or heavy rain immediately after application. Do not surface blend.

KUMARA
Weeds: Annual Poa, Barnyard Grass, Black Nightshade, Bristle Grass, Crowfoot Grass, Fathen, Redroot, Summer Grass, Witchgrass
Rate: 4 litres in 200-400 litres of water/ha
Critical Comments: Apply immediately after planting.

MAIZE, SWEETCORN
Weeds: Annual Poa, Barnyard Grass, Black Nightshade, Bristle Grass, Crowfoot Grass, Fathen, Redroot, Summer Grass, Witchgrass
Rate: 7 litres in 200-400 litres of water/ha
Critical Comments: Alternatively use 5.5-7 litres plus 2-3.5 litres of GESAPRIM® 500 FW. The higher rate should be used on soils high in clay or organic matter. The addition of GESAPRIM 500 FW will extend the spectrum of weeds controlled. Do not apply after the crop has emerged as injury may result.

ONIONS
Weeds: Annual Poa, Barnyard Grass, Black Nightshade, Bristle Grass, Crowfoot Grass, Fathen, Redroot, Summer Grass, Witchgrass
Rate: 3-5 litres in 200-400 litres of water/ha
Critical Comments: Apply after the crop has 2 true leaves and prior to emergence of grass weeds. Use the higher rate on soils high in organic matter or clay content.

SOYABEANS
Weeds: Annual Poa, Barnyard Grass, Black Nightshade, Bristle Grass, Crowfoot Grass, Fathen, Redroot, Summer Grass, Witchgrass
Rate: 7 litres in 200-400 litres of water/ha
Critical Comments: Apply immediately after sowing. If willow weed is expected, use 6 litres plus 2 kg linuron 50% ai per hectare. On soil high in peat or clay, use 7.5 litres plus 3 kg linuron 50% ai per hectare

VEGETABLE BRASSICAS
Weeds: Annual Poa, Barnyard Grass, Black Nightshade, Bristle Grass, Crowfoot Grass, Fathen, Redroot, Summer Grass, Witchgrass
Rate: 6 litres in 200-400 litres of water/ha
Critical Comments: Apply immediately after transplanting.

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
APPLICATION
Use conventional boom spraying equipment fitted with fan tip nozzles. Use a spray pressure of 200-280 kPa and a water rate of 200-400 litres per hectare. Flush out spray equipment thoroughly following use. Use detergent in water then finally flush with clean water.

RAINFALL
Up to 13 mm of rain or irrigation is required within 10 days of application to activate the herbicide.

INCORPORATION
If soils are very dry and rain is not expected within 10 days, surface blend to a depth of 25-50 mm using a roller tiller or similar type equipment at a speed not less than 10 kph soon after application.

COMPATIBILITY
Compatible with most commonly used herbicides. It is advisable to check physical compatibility on a small area, before widespread application