Esteem
- Manufacturer
- Dow AgroSciences
- Category
- Herbicides
- Registered until
- Registration expired
- Registration number
- 15181
- Active materials
- clopyralid25 g/l
- 2,4-D150 g/l
- MCPA175 g/l
Esteem is a soluble concentrate containing 25 g/litre clopyralid, 150 g/litre 2,4-D and 175 g/litre MCPA.
A selective post-emergence herbicide for the control of BROAD-LEAVED WEEDS in MANAGED AMENITY TURF.
DIRECTIONS FOR USE
IMPORTANT: This information is approved as part of the Product Label. All instructions within this section must be read carefully in order to obtain safe and successful use of this product.
IMPORTANT NOTES
Do not spray turf less than one year old.
If reseeding of treated sward is required, do not direct drill grasses into the sward within six weeks of applying ESTEEM*.
If land treated with ESTEEM is subsequently sown or planted with broad-leaved plants, an interval of at least six months should be allowed after application.
Do not use any plant materials treated with ESTEEM for composting or mulching.
Do not apply if night temperatures are low, if ground frost is imminent, or in periods of prolonged cold weather.
In view of the large number of turf grass cultivars grown consult manufacturer for current approved list or test ESTEEM for turf safety on a small area of turf before overall application.
Take extreme care to avoid drift onto crops and non-target plants, eg trees, shrubs, bedding, outside the target area.
Wash out spray equipment thoroughly with water and detergent immediately after use. Spray out, fill with clean water and leave overnight. Spray out again before storing or using another product.
WEEDS CONTROLLED
Broad-leaved (greater) plantain ;Daisy Common dandelion; Ribwort plantain ; Creeping buttercup;White clover.
Turf grass species:
ESTEEM has been tested on the following range of turf grass species:
Annual meadow-grass; Perennial ryegrass; Browntop bent; Smooth-stalked meadow-grass; Chewings fescue; Timothy Creeping bent.
APPLICATION TIMING
Apply when weeds are in active growth normally between April and October when the soil is moist. Do not apply in periods of drought unless irrigation is applied. Avoid mowing 3 days before and after spraying to ensure sufficient weed leaf surface is present and to allow uptake and movement of ESTEEM within the weed./
APPLICATION EQUIPMENT, RATES AND WATER VOLUME
Equipment:Power sprayer
Turf area:1 hectare
Rate of ESTEEM:3 litres
Water volume:200-400 litres
Equipment:Knapsack sprayer
Turf area:100 square metres
Rate of ESTEEM:30 millilitres
Water volume: 10 litres
When using handheld sprayers do not apply Esteem in less than 200 litres per hectare water volume.
Select the appropriate water volume to achieve good spray coverage of the weeds.
MIXING
To ensure thorough mixing of the concentrate invert the container several times before opening. Half fill the spray tank with clean water. Add the required amount of ESTEEM, mix thoroughly and complete filling the tank. Maintain continuous agitation whilst filling the spray tank and during application of the product.
SPRAY QUALITY
Apply ESTEEM as a MEDIUM spray as defined by the BCPC system.
Dow AgroSciences Conditions of Supply
All goods supplied by us are of high grade and we believe them to be suitable but, as we cannot exercise control over their storage, handling, mixing or use, or the weather conditions before, during or after application which may affect the performance of the goods, all conditions and warranties, statutory or otherwise, as to the quality or fitness for any purpose of our goods are excluded. No responsibility will be accepted by us or re-sellers for any failure in performance, damage or injury whatsoever arising from their storage, handling, application or use. These conditions cannot be varied by our staff or agents whether or not they supervise or assist in the use of such goods.