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For the control of Barley grass in pasture and weed control in ryegrass turf and red beet

GENERAL INFORMATION
Ethosat is an early post-emergence herbicide for the control of Barley grass in pasture, grass weeds in ryegrass turf and for pre- and early post-emergence weed control in red beet.

BEWARE: APPLY THIS PRODUCT CAREFULLY. SPRAY DRIFT MAY CAUSE SERIOUS DAMAGE TO OTHER DESIRABLE PLANTS.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE:
Mixing: Use only clean water which is above 5º C temperature. Do not add surfactants. Add the required amount to the partly filled spray tank with the agitator operating. Complete filling tank with water and use immediately, maintaining agitation until spraying is complete.

Equipment: Thorough and even application is essential. Apply only through properly calibrated boom spraying or handgun equipment. Do not use impact nozzles or broadcast nozzle cluster equipment. Non-reinforced PVC tubing may soften or swell after prolonged contact Thoroughly clean sprayer after use with water and detergent. Spray out completely and rinse twice with clean water. Open tank lid and remove nozzles to allow access to air.

BARLEY GRASS CONTROL IN PASTURE
Rate: Boom application: 4 litres/ha in 200- 400 litres of water Gun application: 400ml/100 litres of water
Comments: For optimum results treat Barley grass growing in moist conditions at an early growth stage but after the main germination has occurred. The normal timing is between April and July following Autumn rain, but this will vary by season and region. Before treatment remove fallen debris (eg branches) and harrow large dung pats. Graze to 3-5cm in height and allow to freshen up. Complete coverage of Barley grass is essential. ETHOSAT will not control barley grass in the green seedhead stage. Do not apply after July. Raw organic matter on stock camps will reduce efficiency and follow up treatments may be required. N.B. In areas of dense barley grass where the sward contains less than 5% ryegrass, ryegrass seed should be sown as soon as possible after spraying.

GRASS WEED CONTROL IN RYEGRASS TURF
Rate: Boom application: 4 litres/ha in 200- 400 litres of water Gun application: 400ml/100 litres of water
Comments: Use only on ryegrass turf. To control Annual Poa follow the recommendations for Barley grass control in pasture above. Do not mow treated area for 4-5 days after spraying. To control summer germinating annual grasses apply treatment just prior to expected germination of weeds – usually Sept-Oct. A repeat treatment may be required after 6-8 weeks. Over-sow with ryegrass following treatment of densely weed infested areas

RED BEET
Rate: 3-4 litres/ha in 200- 300 litres of water
Comments: Pre-sowing or pre-emergence: Apply before drilling or as soon as possible after drilling but before crop or weed emergence. The seedbed should be firm, fine and moist. If moisture is limited, shallow (2-5cm) incorporation of presowing treatment may be preferred. Use the highest rate where moisture is limited or the seedbed is less than ideal. Post-emergence: Use 4 litres/ha on weeds from cotyledon to 2 true leaf stage. Notes: 1.ETHOSAT can be applied post-emergence following preemergence treatment with other herbicides. 2. Betanal AM11 may be applied post-emergence to crops previously treated with ETHOSAT pre-emergence. 3. Any crop may be sown 5 months after a single application of ETHOSAT at recommended rates. Ploughing to a minimum depth of 15cm should precede seedbed preparation for following crops.

Weed susceptibility
Susceptible: Annual Poa Chickweed Cleavers Fumitory Redroot Sow Thistle Spurrey Summer Grass Wild portulaca 
Intermediate: Annual nettle* Barnyard Grass Black Nightshade Cornbind* Fathen Shepherds Purse Speedwells* Wild oats Willow weed
Resistant: Dead nettles Galinsoga Groundsel Perennial weeds Ryegrasses Wild radish

*These weeds controlled pre-emergence only

WITHHOLDING PERIODS:
Pasture – 28 days. Do not graze stock on treated areas for 28 days after spraying

Additional notes:
ETHOSAT is active pre-emergence through absorption by the emerging shoots of grass weeds and by the roots of broadleaved weeds soon after germination. Lack of soil moisture and the presence of raw organic matter will reduce or prevent pre-emergence activity. Post-emergence treatments are initially absorbed through the foliage and later via the root. Root absorption is also affected by moisture and organic matter. ETHOSAT is very selective in ryegrass spp. In pasture and in turf but will suppress clovers. Areas where clover production is important should not be treated with ETHOSAT as temporary suppression can be expected. ETHOSAT is also selective in Red Beet pre and post-emergence. Post-emergence treatment may cause some distortion to crop foliage particularly early in the season, but this does not adversely affect yield. Do not spray when rain is imminent or falling. Slight rain following or heavy dew prior to spraying will not reduce the effect providing it does not wash the chemical off the foliage.

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