Boost

Manufacturer
Dow AgroSciences
Category
Adjuvants
Registered until
N/A
Registration number

DIRECTIONS FOR USE: 
An organosilicone  penetrant for improved  coverage, penetration, uptake and rainfastness of TordonTM Brushkiller XT, Tordon Brushkiller, GrazonTM, glyphosate and other herbicides that recommend the use of a quality organosilicone penetrant for broadacre and brushweed spraying. The

addition of Boost Penetrant increases the reliability of these herbicides on target weeds when plants are dormant or stressed such as in hot, dry, frosty or salty conditions or when previously slashed or grazed.  Check herbicide label for specific details of application rate and method.

Recommended uses:
Grazon, Tordon Brushkiller XT
Gorse, Broom and other brushweeds
Broadcast application (Aerial or Ground) - 2L Boost / ha Brushgun, knapsack - 100ml Boost / 100L spray mix

Use with glyphosate herbicides
General weed control
Boom - 100ml Boost / 100L spray mix and appropriate rate of glyphosate Handgun - 100-200ml Boost / 100L spray mix and appropriate rate of glyphosate Knapsack - 30ml Boost / 15L spray mix and appropriate rate of glyphosate
For all products containing glyphosate refer to the respective label for use rates. Always use Boost if treating gorse, broom, bracken or ryegrass.

MIXING:
Mixing: Add Boost when tank is 85% full to reduce foaming.  Circulate or agitate before spraying.
Rainfall: The addition of Boost to Tordon Brushkiller XT, Tordon Brushkiller, Grazon,glyphosate and other herbicides for broadacre and brushweed spraying reduces the rainfree period to 30 minutes when label recommended rates are sprayed on dry foliage. 

NOTE:
The use of Boost Penetrant increases the visibility of the spraymix on the plant, and may entice the applicator to under apply the herbicide. It is important that the herbicide label directions are followed.

CLEANING SPRAY EQUIPMENT
To rinse and decontaminate spray equipment refer to the relevant product labels for instructions.
WITHHOLDING PERIOD:
It is an offence for users of this product to cause residues exceeding the relevant MRL in the New Zealand (Maximum Residues Limits of Agricultural Compounds) Food Standards