M50
A foliar selective herbicide for control of broad-leaved weeds in grasslands.
Synthetic auxins induce the lowest risk of developing weed restistance, and are very good alternative to ALS based products
Suitable for spring and summer applications when conditions are favourable
Can be used in integrated herbicide programmes
Compatible with other pesticides upon consultation
form of use
Soluble Concentrate
Composition
MCPA 500 g/l
PRCD No
07092
Dose
2.7-5.4 L / Ha
CROPS
Grasslands
Grasslands
DOSE (L/HA)
- Grasslands (established): 2.7-5.4 L / Ha
- Grassland (before heading): 2.7 L / Ha (5 weeks prior to heading)
EFFECTS
It is absorbed by the leaves and transported to the roots of weeds, causing their deformation, followed by growth inhibition and death. The initial impact on susceptible weeds will be noticeable 1-2 days after application. Weed growth is inhibited and weeds will fully die off within approx 3-4 weeks.
CROPS AND SAFETY DEADLINES
- Safe application period: When grasses are between have four leaves and have begun tillering, and at least five weeks prior to ear emergence
- Always spray when the crop is actively growing
- Can be applied from spring to early summer
- Apply to grass for hay or silage 3-4 weeks before cutting. Clovers may be checked but often recovers the spring following.
- Use on established grassland and leys at least 1 year old.
- If weeds persist, allow an interval of 4-6 weeks between successive applications of the product.
- Do NOT apply the product between the end of September and beginning of March.
- Application of a top dressing 10 days before treatment is recommended to assist weed kills and the subsequent recovery of the sward
- KEEP LIVESTOCK OUT of treated areas until poisonous weeds such as Ragwort have died and become unpalatable
- DO NOT roll or harrow within a week of spraying.
- DO NOT mow within four days of application.
- DO NOT use to treat newly established grass less than one year old
- DO NOT apply before undersowing
