Leopard 5EC
- Manufacturer
- ADAMA
- Category
- Herbicides
- Registered until
- 2026-05-31
- Registration number
- 16915
- Active materials
- quizalofop-p-ethyl50 g/l
An emulsifiable concentrate formulation containing 50 g/l quizalofop-p-ethyl (5.29% w/w).
Also contains solvent naphtha (petroleum), heavy aromatic (Solvesso).
For control of annual and perennial grasses in sugar beet, fodder beet, red beet, mangels, oilseed rape, field beans, vining and combining peas and linseed.
DIRECTIONS FOR USE
RESTRICTIONS
DO NOT apply when crop is under stress, such as in frosty weather or when frost is expected, insect attack, manganese deficiency, wind damage or where there is possible check from earlier pesticide treatments.
DO NOT hoe beet crops within 21 days of application as weed control may be reduced.
A period of at least two hours without rain should follow spraying otherwise weed control may be reduced.
CONSULT PROCESSORS BEFORE USING ON CROPS RECOMMENDED FOR PROCESSING.
AVOID DRIFT onto neighbouring crops.
In some situations LEOPARD 5EC may cause yellowing of the foliage of pea crops. This is usually outgrown quickly.
Resistance
Strains of some annual grasses e.g. black-grass, wild- oats and Italian rye-grass have developed resistance to herbicides which may lead to poor control. A strategy for preventing and managing herbicide resistant grass weeds should be adopted. Guidelines have been produced by the Weed Resistance Action Group. Copies are available from the HGCA, CPA, your distributor, crop advisor or product manufacturer.
This product contains quizalofop-p-ethyl which is an ACCase inhibitor, also classified by the Herbicide Resistance Action Committee as 'Group A'.
Use only as part of a resistance management strategy that includes cultural methods of control and does not use ACCase inhibitors as the sole chemical method of grass-weed control.
Applying a second product containing an ACCase inhibitor to a crop will increase the risk of resistance development; only use a second ACCase inhibitor to control different weeds at a different timing.
WEED CONTROL
For best results apply when weeds are actively growing. Weed foliage should be dry, but soil conditions damp to aid translocation up the weed. Weeds emerging after application will not be controlled.
In Sequence with Other Herbicides
Application can be in sequence with other herbicides.
Please note the following application intervals.
Beet crops – 3 days
Oilseed rape – 14 days
Other recommended crops – 21 days
Following Crops
CROP FAILURE: If a crop fails for any reason, only re-drill with the following crops, observing the interval specified between application and re-drilling.
APPLICATION
Water Volume
Apply in 200-300 litres water/ha. Use the higher rate where crop and/or weed is dense and wild-oats are present. It is essential to get good coverage of the weeds to get good control.
Apply as a FINE or MEDIUM quality spray (as defined by BCPC).
Mixing
Ensure the sprayer is clean and in good working order. Calibrate according to sprayer manufacturers' recommendations.
Half fill the spray tank with clean water and add the required quantity of LEOPARD 5EC. Add the remainder of the water and continue agitation until spraying is complete.
| Registered for cultures | Rate | Preharvest Interval |
|---|---|---|
| Spring rape | 1.25 l | 105 |
| Beets | 2.5 l | 105 |
| Beans | 2.5 l | 30 |
| Peas | 2.5 l | 30 |
| Winter rape | 1.25 l | 105 |
| Sugar beets | 2.5 l | 105 |
| Potatoes | 2.5 l | 30 |
| Winter flax | 2.5 l | 30 |
| Spring flax | 2.5 l | 30 |