UPL B Zone

Manufacturer
UPL
Category
Herbicides
Registered until
Registration expired
Registration number
14808
Active materials

Contains 480 g/l (40.3 % w/w) bentazone as the sodium salt in a soluble concentrate. For the post-emergence control of many annual broad-leaved weeds in
peas, beans, linseed, potatoes and ornamental plant production (narcissi).

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.

MODE OF ACTION
UPL B-ZONE is a post-emergence contact herbicide, effective against annual broad-leaved weeds up to 5 cm high or across. There is no residual soil activity.

WINTER AND SPRING FIELD BEANS AND BROAD BEANS
Tolerant varieties of winter beans: current NIAB recommended varieties may be treated.
Tolerant varieties of spring beans: Alfred, Gobo, Maris Bead, Troy.
Note: most varieties are tolerant when treated under ideal conditions. Tolerant varieties of broad beans: Beryl, Brunette, Greeny, Jade, Metissa, Statissa, Threefold White. Medes and Optica are tolerant but only to the split dose treatment.

APPLICATION OF OTHER PESTICIDES
Do not apply any other treatment within 7 days before or after UPL B-ZONE.The integrity of the leaf wax of field beans and peas should be tested, using the crystal violet test, before applying UPL B-ZONE after the use of any potentially leaf wax reducing pesticide, e.g. a graminicide.

SPRAY APPLICATION
Apply UPL B-ZONE as a FINE spray (BCPC) in the recommended volume of water. Use sufficient water to enable complete penetration of the crop to ensure thorough even coverage of the weeds and their growing points. Avoid spray drift out of the area being treated. Do not spray in windy weather. Avoid overlapping spray swaths.

SPRAY MIXING
Add the required quantity of UPL B-ZONE to the bulk of the water in the spray tank under agitation. Add the authorised adjuvant oil or other tank-mix product separately if required for the current application. Top up the spray tank with water and keep under constant agitation both before, during and until completion of spraying. Thoroughly clean all equipment after use.

COMPATIBILITY
UPL B-ZONE is compatible in tank-mix with one of the approved products listed below. When tank-mixing UPL B-ZONE with a partner follow the Directions for Use and Precautions of the partner product together with those of this label. Keep under constant agitation and use immediately after mixing.

Registered for culturesRate
Winter beans3 l
Navy beans3 l
Runner beans3 l
Winter flax3 l
Spring flax3 l
Dry broad beans3 l
Spring beans3 l
Peas3 l
Potatoes3 l