Rifle
- Manufacturer
- ADAMA
- Category
- Herbicides
- Registered until
- Registration expired
- Registration number
- 15705
- Active materials
- phenmedipham160 g/l
- desmedipham160 g/l
A suspo emulsion formulation containing 160 g/l (15.2% w/w) phenmedipham and 160 g/l (15.2%w/w) desmedipham RIFLE is a contact post-emergence herbicide for annual broad-leaved weed control in sugar beet and fodder beet.
DIRECTIONS FOR USE
Restrictions and warnings
Do not apply to crops suffering from stress. This may be due to a number of factors e.g. nutrient or trace element deficiency such as manganese, soil acidity, drought, periods of low temperatures or frost, substantial day to night time fluctuations, high light intensity, wind or hail damage, use after other herbicides, pest or disease attacks.
Do not apply when temperatures exceed 21°C or in strong sunlight. If treatment is essential, delay spraying until the temperature falls and light intensity reduces.
An interval of at least 7 days must elapse between applications of RIFLE.
Weeds controlled
RIFLE has no residual action. RIFLE is absorbed by emerged weed leaves and the susceptible weeds are killed by a “scorching” action. In warm weather effects are normally seen in 2-3 days, but in cooler weather this may take up to 10 days.
Weed control should be based on a series of well timed, low dose program sprays, as a single application is rarely sufficient for control due to the long weed germination period.
Crop specific information
RIFLE may be used on all sugar beet and fodder beet varieties.
Soil RIFLE is a contact herbicide and can be used on all soil types.
Time of application
RIFLE can be safely applied to healthy crops up to and including BBCH 19 (9 and more leaves unfolded).
The recommended time of application is at the fully expanded cotyledon stage of the largest weed present.
A single application of RIFLE will not give season-long control. Subsequent applications should be made as each flush of weeds reaches the cotyledon stage.
Susceptible weeds may not be killed by the first treatments but may be checked and then controlled by later applications.
Rate of Use
Maximum individual dose 1.0L/ha
Maximum total dose 3.0L/ha
Water volume 80-100L/ha
Following crops
Beet crops may be sown at any time following the use of RIFLE.
Mixing and spraying
Add the required quantity of RIFLE to a quarter-filled spray tank with continuous agitation, then add the remaining volume of water. Continue agitation during spraying.
Ensure that all spraying equipment is thoroughly washed out immediately after use.
Apply as a fine spray as defined by BCPC. Avoid spray drift.
Take care to avoid overlapping.
Compatibility
RIFLE is compatible with the following products: Goltix Flowable
RIFLE+ Goltix Flowable
For improved control and residual activity, Goltix Flowable, containing metamitron, may be added to RIFLE® applications in a low volume post-emergence programme.
Timing
A tank mix of RIFLE + Goltix Flowable may be applied at any time of the crop.
RIFLE and Goltix Flowable must be sprayed when the weeds are small (cotyledon to first true leaf stage) at any time after the crop has reached the fully expanded cotyledon stage.
Add Goltix Flowable at 1.0L/ha to RIFLE Goltix Flowable should be thoroughly dispersed in
the spray tank 1/3 full of water before adding Rifle.
Continue agitation whilst spraying.
Always read the label of the partner product carefully before use.
| Registered for cultures | Rate | Preharvest Interval |
|---|---|---|
| Beets | 1 l | 100 |