Poast
- Manufacturer
- BASF
- Category
- Herbicides
- Registered until
- N/A
- Registration number
- 7969-58
- Active materials
- sethoxydim0 lb/gallon
For control of annual and perennial grass weeds in fine fescue grown for turfgrass seed in Idaho, Oregon, and Washington Only
Directions For Use
x It is a violation of federal law to use this product in a manner inconsistent with its labeling.
x The supplemental labeling and the entire Poast herbicide container label, EPA Reg. No. 7969-58, must be in possession of the user at the time of application.
x Read the label affixed to the container for Poast before applying.
x Use of Poast according to this labeling is subject to the use precautions and limitations imposed by the label affixed to the container for Poast.
Product Information
Poast is a broad-spectrum, postemergence herbicide for selective control of annual and perennial grass weeds. Avoid all direct or indirect contact with any desired grass crop (e.g., corn, rice, small grains, sorghum, ornamental grasses, and turfgrass). Poast does not control sedges or broadleaf weeds. Refer to the Poast container label for a complete list of weeds controlled.
Application Instructions
For use only in the states of Idaho, Oregon, and Washington
x PHI - 14 days
x Maximum Single Application Rate - 2.5 pints/acre
x Maximum Seasonal Application Rate -
5.0 pints/acre
x DO NOT apply more than 2 applications per season. Allow 30 days between applications.
x There are no livestock grazing or feeding restrictions in fine fescue grown for turfgrass seed.
NOTE: Treated fescue screenings or hay may be fed to animals.
x Ground application allowed. DO NOT apply by air. Only apply Poast to fine fescue varieties classified as creeping red (Festuca rubra), Chewings (Festuca nigrescens), and hard fescue (Festuca ovina). Use standard high-pressure pesticide hollow cone or flat fan nozzles (minimum of 40 PSI at the nozzle); apply at least 10 gallons of water per acre. If foliage is dense,increase water volume to 20 gallons/acre (minimum of 60 PSI). Thorough foliar spray coverage is essential.
x DO NOT apply to tall fescue (Schedonorus arundinaceus) or any other desired grass plant. Injury will occur. x Poast herbicide does NOT control annual bluegrass (Poa annua) or rattail fescue (Vulpia myuros).
x DO NOT apply if rainfall is expected within 1 hour of application.
x DO NOT use flood or whirl chamber nozzles or selective application equipment (e.g., recirculating sprayers, wiper applicators, shielded applicators).