SASRI

HERBICIDE SELECTION
GUIDE
2018

South African Sugarcane Research Institute

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 USING THE GUIDE
1. Information in this guide must be used in conjunction with herbicide label instructions.
2. Start by selecting the weed type and weed stage you wish to target by using the WEED STAGE tables to on pages 1 -3.
3. Take note of the active ingredients in the corresponding TREATMENT column.
4. Select a product that corresponds with the active ingredient by using the PRODUCT TRADE NAMES list on pages 4 - 9.
5. While some additional information is provided for each active ingredient, you must consult the label of the selected products for
application guidelines and restrictions.
6. When using tank mixtures, refer to the Registration L Number on every label of products to be mixed and read the information under the
heading Compatibility (Mixing and Application). The label will specify which products are registered as being compatible for the required
tank mixture.
7. It is illegal to use a chemical in a manner not prescribed on the label.
8. This Herbicide Selection Guide is also available from SASRI in the form of an Excel Spreadsheet Application which allows for easy
selection and filtering.
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 TREATMENT SELECTION TABLES
Note: BL = broadleaf weeds | ROT = rottboellia | SOR ‐ sorghum | YWG = yellow watergrass | PWG = purple watergrass

PRE‐EMERGENCE
BL GRASS UBABE ROT SOR YWG PWG CROP RESTRICTION TREATMENT WEEKS CONTROL
* MCPA 5
* * * * PLANT CROP ONLY EPTC 8
* * * * Alachlor + MCPA 8
* * * * Alachlor + Atrazine 8
* * * * Alachlor + Diuron 8
* * * * Alachlor + Ametryn 8
* * * * * Chlorimuron ethyl + Metribuzin 12
* * * * * * Pendimethalin + Metribuzin + Chlorimuron‐ethyl 12
* * * * * Pendimethalin + Amicarbazone 12
* * * * Diuron + Pendimethalin 12
* * * * Pendimethalin 12
* * * * Metazachlor + Diuron 9
* * * * Metazachlor + Atrazine 9
* * Mesotrione + S‐metolachlor + Terbuthylazine 10
* * * * Acetochlor + Atrazine 9
* * * * Acetochlor + Diuron 9
* * * * Acetochlor + Ametryn 9
* * * * Saflufenacil + Dimethenamid‐P 10
* * * * RATOON CROP ONLY Amicarbazone + Acetochlor 14
* * * * Metribuzin + Diuron 12
* * * * * S‐ metolachlor + Ametryn 9
* * * * * RATOON CROP ONLY S‐ metolachlor + Hexazinone 12
* * * * Metolachlor + Ametryn 9
* * * * Tebuthiuron + Acetochlor 12
* * * Tebuthiuron + Diuron 12
* * * Tebuthiuron + Ametryn 12
* * * * Sulfentrazone 12
* * * RATOON CROP ONLY Hexazinone 12
* * * RATOON CROP ONLY Hexazinone + Diuron 12
* * * RATOON CROP ONLY Isoxaflutole + Diuron 14
* * * RATOON CROP ONLY Isoxaflutole + Hexazinone 14
* * * RATOON CROP ONLY Isoxaflutole + Ametryn 14
* * * * RATOON CROP ONLY Amicarbazone + Hexazinone 14
* * * RATOON CROP ONLY Amicarbazone + Isoxaflutole 14
* * * * * * RATOON CROP ONLY Amicarbazone + Hexazinone + Clomazone 16
* * * * RATOON CROP ONLY Isoxaflutole + Indaziflam no info

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 EARLY POST‐EMERGENCE
BL GRASS UBABE ROT SOR YWG PWG CROP RESTRICTION TREATMENT WEEKS CONTROL
* * * * Alachlor + Atrazine + Paraquat 8
* * * * Alachlor + Ametryn + Paraquat 8
* * * * Alachlor + Diuron + Paraquat 8
* * * * Alachlor + Ametryn 8
* * * * Chlorimuron ethyl + Metribuzin 12
* * * * Acetochlor + Ametryn 9
* * * * Acetochlor + Ametryn + Paraquat 9
* * * * RATOON CROP ONLY Amicarbazone + Acetochlor + Paraquat 14
* * * * S‐metolachlor + Diuron + Paraquat 8
* * * * Metolachlor + Diuron + Paraquat 8
* * * * S‐metolachlor + Metribuzin + Paraquat 12
* * * * Metolachlor + Metribuzin + Paraquat 12
* * * * S‐metolachlor + Ametryn + MCPA 9
* * * * Metolachlor + Ametryn + MCPA 9
* * * * S‐metolachlor + Ametryn + Paraquat 9
* * * * Metolachlor + Ametryn + Paraquat 9
* * * * S‐metolachlor + Ametryn 9
* * * * Metolachlor + Ametryn 9
* * * Sulcotrione + Atrazine 8
* * * * PLANT CROP ONLY Metazachlor + Diuron + Paraquat 9
* * * * Metazachlor + Ametryn + Paraquat 9
* * * * Mesotrione + S‐metolachlor + Terbuthylazine + Paraquat 10
* * * Mesotrione + S‐metolachlor + Diuron 4‐8
* * * * Metribuzin + Diuron + Paraquat 12
* * * * Metribuzin + Ametryn + Paraquat 12
* * * Tebuthiuron + Acetochlor 12
* * * Tebuthiuron + Diuron 12
* * * Tebuthiuron + Ametryn 12
* * * * RATOON CROP ONLY Hexazinone + Diuron 12
* * * * RATOON CROP ONLY Hexazinone 12
* * * * RATOON CROP ONLY Hexazinone + Ametryn 12
* * * RATOON CROP ONLY Isoxaflutole + Paraquat 14
* * * * RATOON CROP ONLY Amicarbazone + Hexazinone + Paraquat 14

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 POST‐EMERGENCE
BL GRASS UBABE ROT SOR YWG PWG CROP RESTRICTION TREATMENT WEEKS CONTROL
* * * * Ametryn + Metribuzin 12
* * * Glufosinate ammonium + Diuron + Metribuzin 12
* * * RATOON CROP ONLY Glufosinate ammonium + Diuron + Hexazinone 12
* * RATOON CROP ONLY Amicarbazone + MCPA 12
* * * * RATOON CROP ONLY Amicarbazone + Ametryn 12
* * * RATOON CROP ONLY Amicarbazone + MCPA + Ametryn 12
* * * Isoxadifen‐ethyl + Tembotrione + Atrazine 6
* * Diuron + MCPA 6
* * * Mesotrione + Halosulfuron 6
* * Halosulfuron 6
* * Ametryn 6
* * * Ametryn + MCPA 6
* * Ametryn + Paraquat 6
* MCPA 5
* * * * MSMA 6
* * * * * Diuron + Paraquat 5
* * * * Paraquat 4
* * * * * Glufosinate ammonium no info

LATE POST‐EMERGENCE
BL GRASS UBABE ROT SOR YWG PWG CROP RESTRICTION TREATMENT WEEKS CONTROL
* * * Diuron + Paraquat 5
* * * * * * * Diuron + MSMA 5
* * Halosulfuron 6
* * * * Paraquat 4
* * * * MSMA 4
* * * * * * * Ametryn + MSMA 5
* * * * * Glufosinate ammonium no info

CANE STOOL ERADICATION & FALLOW FIELD CLEAN‐UP

BL GRASS UBABE ROT SOR YWG PWG CROP RESTRICTION TREATMENT WEEKS CONTROL
* * * * * * Glyphosate no info
* Fluazifop‐butyl no info
* * * * * Arsenal Gen 2 no info

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 LIST OF ACTIVE INGREDIENTS AND CORRESPONDING PRODUCT TRADE NAMES
ACTIVE INGREDIENT TRADE NAME AI STRENGTH UNIT FORMULATION LABEL BAND HRAC GROUP

ACETOCHLOR Acetochlor 700 EC 700 g/litre (EC) Blue K3

ACETOCHLOR Wenner 700 g/litre (EC) Blue K3
ACETOCHLOR Guardian S 840 g/litre (EC) Blue K3
ACETOCHLOR Leap 840 EC 840 g/litre (EC) Blue K3
ACETOCHLOR Premium 840 EC 840 g/litre (EC) Blue K3
ACETOCHLOR Acetak EC 900 g/litre (EC) Blue K3
ACETOCHLOR Acetochlor 900 EC 900 g/litre (EC) Blue K3
ACETOCHLOR Arysta Acetochlor 900 g/litre (EC) Blue K3
ACETOCHLOR GAP Acetochlor 900 900 g/litre (EC) Blue K3
ACETOCHLOR Premium 900 EC 900 g/litre (EC) Blue K3
ACETOCHLOR Relay Super 900 g/litre (EC) Blue K3
ACETOCHLOR Kestrel 960 g/litre (EC) Blue K3
ALACHLOR Alachlor 384 g/litre (EC) Yellow K3
ALACHLOR Lasso EC 384 g/litre (EC) Yellow K3
ALACHLOR Arysta Alachlor 384 g/litre (EC) Yellow K3
ALACHLOR GAP Alachlor 384 g/litre (EC) Yellow K3
ALACHLOR Alachlor EC 384 g/litre (EC) Yellow K3
ALACHLOR Villa‐klor 480 CS 480 g/litre (CS) Yellow K3
ACETOCHLOR + AMETRYN Squash EC 350+200 g/litre (EC) Yellow K3 + C1
ACETOCHLOR + AMETRYN Acetamet 700 SC 450+250 g/litre (SC) Yellow K3 + C1
ACETOCHLOR + AMETRYN Assault 700 SC 450+250 g/litre (SC) Yellow K3 + C1
AMETRYN Ametryn 500 SC 500 g/litre (SC) Yellow C1
AMETRYN GAP Ametryn 500 g/litre (SC) Yellow C1
AMETRYN Anaconda 500 g/litre (SC) Yellow C1
AMETRYN Arysta Ametryn 500 g/litre (SC) Yellow C1
AMETRYN Ametrex 500 SC 500 g/litre (SC) Yellow C1
AMICARBAZONE Dinamic 700 WG 700 g/kg (WDG) Blue C1
AMICARBAZONE Farmazone 700 WG 700 g/kg (WDG) Blue C1
AMICARBAZONE Direction 700 WDG 700 g/kg (WDG) Blue C1
AMICARBAZONE Discipline 700 WDG 700 g/kg (WDG) Blue C1
ATRAZINE Atrazine 900 WG 900 g/kg (WDG) Yellow C1
ATRAZINE Arysta Atrazine 900 900 g/kg (WDG) Yellow C1
ATRAZINE Agrizine 500 SC 500 g/litre (SC) Yellow C1
ATRAZINE GAP Atrazine 500 g/litre (SC) Yellow C1
ATRAZINE Atrazine SC 500 g/litre (SC) Yellow C1
ATRAZINE Atraflo 500 SC 500 g/litre (SC) Yellow C1
ATRAZINE Arysta Atrazine 500 500 g/litre (SC) Yellow C1

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 ACTIVE INGREDIENT TRADE NAME AI STRENGTH UNIT FORMULATION LABEL BAND HRAC GROUP

CHLORIMURON‐ETHYL Elegance Super 750 WDG 750 g/kg (WDG) Blue B

CHLORIMURON‐ETHYL Style 750 WDG 750 g/kg (WDG) Blue B
DIURON Aventis Diuron Flo 800 g/litre (SC) Green C2
DIURON Diuron 800 SC 800 g/litre (SC) Green C2
DIURON Arysta Diuron 800 g/litre (SC) Green C2
DIURON GAP Diuron 800 g/litre (SC) Green C2
DIURON Diablo 800 g/litre (SC) Green C2
DIURON Cention 800 g/litre (SC) Green C2
DIURON Diurex 800 SC 800 g/litre (SC) Green C2
DIURON Farmag Diuron 800 800 g/kg (WDG) Green C2
DIURON Diron 800 WG 800 g/kg (WDG) Green C2
DIURON Develop 800 WDG 800 g/kg (WDG) Green C2
DIURON Extend 800 WDG 800 g/kg (WDG) Green C2
DIURON Diuron 80 WG 800 g/kg (WDG) Green C2
DIURON Karmex 800 g/kg (WDG) Green C2
EPTC Eptam Super 720 g/litre (EC) Yellow N
EPTC EPTC Plus 720 g/litre (EC) Yellow N
EPTC Eptam Plus 720 g/litre (EC) Yellow N
EPTC EPTC Super 720 EC 720 g/litre (EC) Yellow N
EPTC Esculentus 720 EC 720 g/litre (EC) Yellow N
EPTC EPTC S EC 720 g/litre (EC) Yellow N
FLUAZIFOP‐BUTYL Volley 125 125 g/litre (EC) Yellow A
FLUAZIFOP‐BUTYL Fluzie 125 g/litre (EC) Yellow A
FLUAZIFOP‐BUTYL Orca 125 EC 125 g/litre (EC) Yellow A
FLUAZIFOP‐BUTYL Fusilade Forte 150 g/litre (EC) Yellow A

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 ACTIVE INGREDIENT TRADE NAME AI STRENGTH UNIT FORMULATION LABEL BAND HRAC GROUP

GLUFOSINATE AMMONIUM Basta 200 g/litre (SL) Yellow H

GLUFOSINATE AMMONIUM Bound 200 g/litre (SL) Yellow H
GLUFOSINATE AMMONIUM Brass 200 g/litre (SL) Yellow H
GLUFOSINATE AMMONIUM Nirvana 200 g/litre (SL) Yellow H
GLYPHOSATE Slash 710 SG 710 g/kg (WSG) Green‐Blue G
GLYPHOSATE Glygran 710 SG 710 g/kg (WSG) Green‐Blue G
GLYPHOSATE Kalach 700 700 g/kg (WSG) Green‐Blue G
GLYPHOSATE Piranha Dry 686 g/kg (WSG) Green‐Blue G
GLYPHOSATE Erase Super 540 SL 540 g/kg (SL) Green‐Blue G
GLYPHOSATE Piranha 510 SL 510 g/kg (SL) Green‐Blue G
GLYPHOSATE Kalach 510 SL 510 g/kg (SL) Green‐Blue G
GLYPHOSATE Clearout 500 500 g/kg (WSG) Green‐Blue G
GLYPHOSATE Erase 500 500 g/kg (WSG) Green‐Blue G
GLYPHOSATE Touchdown Forte Hitech 500 g/litre (SC) Green‐Blue G
GLYPHOSATE Mamba DMA 480 g/litre (SL) Green‐Blue G
GLYPHOSATE Mamba Max 480 g/litre (SL) Green‐Blue G
GLYPHOSATE Slash Turbo 450 g/litre (SL) Green‐Blue G
GLYPHOSATE Roundup Turbo 450 g/litre (SL) Green‐Blue G
GLYPHOSATE Muscle‐up 360 SL 360 g/litre (SL) Green‐Blue G
GLYPHOSATE Bounty SL 360 g/litre (SL) Green‐Blue G
GLYPHOSATE Slash 360 360 g/litre (SL) Green‐Blue G
GLYPHOSATE Scat 360 360 g/litre (SL) Green‐Blue G
GLYPHOSATE Panga 360 360 g/litre (SL) Green‐Blue G
GLYPHOSATE Piranha 360 360 g/litre (SL) Green‐Blue G
GLYPHOSATE Annihilate 360 g/litre (SL) Green‐Blue G
GLYPHOSATE Persuador 360 g/litre (SL) Green‐Blue G
GLYPHOSATE Erase 360 360 g/litre (SL) Green‐Blue G
GLYPHOSATE Clearout 360 360 g/litre (SL) Green‐Blue G
GLYPHOSATE Clearout 180 180 g/litre (SL) Green‐Blue G
GLYPHOSATE Mamba 360 g/litre (SL) Green‐Blue G
GLYPHOSATE Roundup 360 360 g/litre (SL) Green‐Blue G
GLYPHOSATE Senator Xtra 360 g/litre (SL) Green‐Blue G
GLYPHOSATE Springbok 360 g/litre (SL) Green‐Blue G

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 ACTIVE INGREDIENT TRADE NAME AI STRENGTH UNIT FORMULATION LABEL BAND HRAC GROUP

HALOSULFURON Servian 750 g/kg (WDG) Green B

HALOSULFURON Cyprex 750 g/kg (WDG) Green B
HALOSULFURON Brigadier 750 WG 750 g/kg (WDG) Green B
HALOSULFURON Crown 750 g/kg (WDG) Green B
HALOSULFURON Halo 750 g/kg (WDG) Green B
HEXAZINONE Hexazinone 75 DF 750 g/kg (WDG) Yellow C1
HEXAZINONE Unizone 750 WDG 750 g/kg (WDG) Yellow C1
HEXAZINONE V‐Zone 750 DF 750 g/kg (WDG) Yellow C1
HEXAZINONE Villex 750 WDG 750 g/kg (WDG) Yellow C1
HEXAZINONE Zinon WG 750 g/kg (WSG) Yellow C1
HEXAZINONE Hexazinone 480 SL 480 g/litre (SL) Yellow C1
HEXAZINONE Hexsan 240 240 g/litre (SL) Yellow C1
HEXAZINONE HexaziMax 240 g/litre (SL) Yellow C1
HEXAZINONE Ransom 240 SL 240 g/litre (SL) Yellow C1
HEXAZINONE UAP Hexazinone 240 g/litre (SL) Yellow C1
HEXAZINONE Arysta Hexazinone 240 g/litre (SL) Yellow C1
HEXAZINONE FarmAg Hexazinone 750 WG 750 g/kg (WDG) Yellow C1
HEXAZINONE Velpar DF 750 g/kg (WSG) Yellow C1
HEXAZINONE + CLOMAZONE Dropzone 500 WP 400+100 g/kg (WP) Blue C1 + F3
HEXAZINONE + DIURON Bobcat Combi 600 WG 132+468 g/kg (WDG) Yellow C1 + C2
HEXAZINONE + DIURON Velpar K2.4 250+533 g/kg (WDG) Yellow C1 + C2
HEXAZINONE + DIURON Velpar K3.0 250+533 g/kg (WDG) Yellow C1 + C2
HEXAZINONE + DIURON Velpar K2.0 375+400 g/kg (WDG) Yellow C1 + C2
IMAZAPYR Arsenal GEN 2 240 g/litre (EC) Blue B
ISOXADIFEN‐ETHYL + TEMBOTRIONE Laudis 630 g/litre (SC) Yellow F2
ISOXAFLUTOLE Merlin 750 g/kg (WDG) Green F2
ISOXAFLUTOLE Guillotine 750 WG 750 g/kg (WDG) Green F2
ISOXAFLUTOLE Silencer 750 g/kg (WDG) Green F2
ISOXAFLUTOLE Manter 750 g/kg (WDG) Green F2
ISOXAFLUTOLE Palmero 750 WG 750 g/kg (WDG) Green F2
ISOXAFLUTOLE + INDAZIFLAM Alion Total 450+150 g/litre (SC) ? L29 + F2

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 ACTIVE INGREDIENT TRADE NAME AI STRENGTH UNIT FORMULATION LABEL BAND HRAC GROUP

MCPA Tornado 400 SL 400 g/litre (SL) Yellow O

MCPA Rescue 400 SL 400 g/litre (SL) Yellow O
MCPA MCPA 400 SL 400 g/litre (SL) Yellow O
MCPA Universal MCPA 400 g/litre (SL) Yellow O
MCPA GAP MCPA 400 g/litre (SL) Yellow O
MESOTRIONE Astron 480 SC 480 g/litre (SC) Yellow C1
MESOTRIONE Amazing 480 g/litre (SC) Yellow C1
MESOTRIONE Galago S 480 g/litre (SC) Yellow C1
MESOTRIONE + S‐METOLACHLOR + TERBUTHYLAZINE Lumax 37.5+375+125 g/litre (SE) Yellow C1+F2+K3
MESOTRIONE + S‐METOLACHLOR + TERBUTHYLAZINE Locate 538 SC 37.5+375+125 g/litre (SE) Yellow C1+F2+K3
MESOTRIONE + S‐METOLACHLOR + TERBUTHYLAZINE Local 538 SC 37.5+375+125 g/litre (SE) Yellow C1+F2+K3
METAZACHLOR Claw 500 SC 500 g/litre (SC) Blue K3
METAZACHLOR Sultan 50 SC 500 g/litre (SC) Blue K3
METOLACHLOR Metolachlor 960 EC 960 g/litre (EC) Yellow K3
METOLACHLOR Tolla 960 960 g/litre (EC) Yellow K3
METOLACHLOR Platinum 960 g/litre (EC) Yellow K3
METOLACHLOR Buccaneer 960 960 g/litre (EC) Yellow K3
METOLACHLOR Unimoc EC 960 g/litre (EC) Yellow K3
S‐METOLACHLOR Falcon Gold 960 g/litre (EC) Yellow K3
S‐METOLACHLOR Palladium 960 960 g/litre (EC) Yellow K3
S‐METOLACHLOR Tolla Super 960 EC 960 g/litre (EC) Yellow K3
METRIBUZIN Sentak 480 g/litre (SC) Yellow C1
METRIBUZIN Metribuzin 480 SC 480 g/litre (SC) Yellow C1
METRIBUZIN GAP Metribuzin 480 g/litre (SC) Yellow C1
METRIBUZIN Arysta Metribuzin 480 480 g/litre (SC) Yellow C1
METRIBUZIN Metricane 700 WDG 700 g/kg (WGD) Yellow C1
METRIBUZIN Amazon 480 SC 480 g/litre (SC) Yellow C1
METRIBUZIN Mistral 700 WG 700 g/kg (WGD) Yellow C1
METRIBUZIN Ag‐Metribuzin 480 g/litre (SC) Yellow C1
METRIBUZIN Metribuzin 75 WG 750 g/kg (WGD) Yellow C1
METRIBUZIN + CHLORIMURON‐ETHYL Extreme Plus 643+107 g/kg (WGD) Yellow C1 + B
METRIBUZIN + CHLORIMURON‐ETHYL Imposter 643+107 g/kg (WGD) Yellow C1 + B
METRIBUZIN + DIURON Metrad 360+400 g/kg (WGD) Yellow C1 + C2
MSMA GAP MSMA 720 g/litre (SL) Yellow Z
MSMA MSMA 720 g/litre (SL) Yellow Z
MSMA MSMA SL 720 g/litre (SL) Yellow Z
MSMA Arysta MSMA 720 g/litre (SL) Yellow Z
MSMA Agromate 720 g/litre (SL) Yellow Z

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 ACTIVE INGREDIENT TRADE NAME AI STRENGTH UNIT FORMULATION LABEL BAND HRAC GROUP

PARAQUAT Makhro Paraquat 200 g/litre (SL) Yellow‐Red D

PARAQUAT Agroquat 200 200 g/litre (SL) Yellow‐Red D
PARAQUAT Paraquat 200 SL 200 g/litre (SL) Yellow‐Red D
PARAQUAT Harpoon 200 SL 200 g/litre (SL) Yellow‐Red D
PARAQUAT Paragone SL 200 g/litre (SL) Yellow‐Red D
PARAQUAT GAP Paraquat 200 g/litre (SL) Yellow‐Red D
PARAQUAT Skoffle 145 SL 145 g/litre (SL) Yellow‐Red D
PARAQUAT Gramoxone 200 g/litre (SL) Yellow‐Red D
PARAQUAT Paraquat SL 200 g/litre (SL) Yellow‐Red D
PARAQUAT Skoffle 200 Super 200 g/litre (SL) Yellow‐Red D
PARAQUAT Arysta Paraquat 200 g/litre (SL) Yellow‐Red D
PARAQUAT + DIURON X‐Tinct 450+50 g/litre (SC) Yellow‐Red D + C2
PARAQUAT + DIURON Farmuron 100+300 g/litre (SL) Yellow‐Red D + C2
PARAQUAT + DIURON Gramuron 100+300 g/litre (SL) Yellow‐Red D + C2
PARAQUAT + DIURON Volmuron 100+300 g/litre (SL) Yellow‐Red D + C2
PENDIMETHALIN Prowl 455 g/litre (CS) Yellow K1
PENDIMETHALIN Pendimethalin 500 EC 500 g/litre (EC) Yellow K1
PENDIMETHALIN Parabat 500 EC 500 g/litre (EC) Yellow K1
PENDIMETHALIN Alligator 500 EC 500 g/litre (EC) Yellow K1
SAFLUFENACIL + DIMETHENAMID‐P Intelex 68 g/litre (EC) Blue E + K3
SULCOTRIONE + ATRAZINE Armadillo 125+300 g/litre (SC) Yellow F2 + C1
SULCOTRIONE + ATRAZINE Shuttle 425 SC 125+300 g/litre (SC) Yellow F2 + C1
SULFENTRAZONE Preelect 750 WDG 750 g/kg (WDG) Blue E
SULFENTRAZONE Avon 750 WDG 750 g/kg (WDG) Blue E
TEBUTHIURON Tarantula 500 SC 500 g/litre (SC) Yellow C2
TEBUTHIURON Teburox 500 g/litre (SC) Yellow C2
TEBUTHIURON Tebusan 500 SC 500 g/litre (SC) Yellow C2
TEBUTHIURON Arysta Lava 500 SC 500 g/litre (SC) Yellow C2
TEBUTHIURON Lava 800 WDG 800 g/kg (WDG) Yellow C2

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 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PER ACTIVE INGREDIENT

ACETOCHLOR
HRAC Group = K3 Inhibits protein or fat synthesis and cell division and hence growth and development
Weeds controlled Controls grasses and a few broadleaf weeds when applied before germination of the weeds.
Variable control Yellow watergrass
Site of absorption Germinating grass seeds. No post-emergence activity
You need at least 15 mm rain within 5-10 days after application. Best results are obtained when rainfall moves the
Climatic requirements
herbicide into the root zone after application.
Apply at planting or immediately following planting, but not later than 3 days after planting. Acetochlor has no post-
Maximum cane size before applying as a directed spray
emergence activity and can be applied post-emergence to the crop after cultivation, when no weeds are present.
Level of management required Medium
Leaching Low leaching
Label band colour of worst ingredient Blue. Toxic with caution required.
Toxicity to rats Low (ORAL LD50 2000-8000 mg/kg)
Toxicity to birds Medium (LD50 900-2000 mg/kg)
Toxicity to bees Low or no toxicity (LD50 1000 ug/BEE - non toxic)
Toxicity to fish High (LC50 1-20 mg/L)
Spray rate of water 200-300 litres per hectare
Increase herbicide application rate according to Clay content.
Apply the higher acetochlor dosage rate on soils with more than 30% clay, or where longer residual action, or better control
Comments
of yellow watergrass is required. Use the lower dosage rate on lighter soils.
Do not apply acetochlor to poorly drained soils, or soils with a compaction layer as the herbicide may cause crop injury in
cases of waterlogging.
Precautions
Do not apply acetochlor to sandy soils susceptible to wind erosion.
Ensure continuous agitation of the spray mixture during mixing and application.

ALACHLOR
HRAC Group = K3 Inhibits protein or fat synthesis and cell division and hence growth and development
Weeds controlled Annual grasses, Panicum maximum , some broadleaf
Variable control Yellow watergrass
Site of absorption Germinating grass seeds and roots of broadleaf
Climatic requirements You need 10-15 mm rain within 5-10 days after application.
Apply alachlor preferably with or directly after planting but not later than three days after planting. 0-5 unfurled leaves. Safe
Maximum cane size before applying as a directed spray
in plant and ratoon cane.
Level of management required High (leaching risk)
Leaching Very high leaching risk
Label band colour of worst ingredient Yellow. Toxic and described as harmful
Toxicity to rats Low toxicity to mammals (ORAL LD50 2000-8000 mg/kg)
Toxicity to birds Low toxicity to birds (LD50 2000-20000 mg/kg)
Toxicity to bees Medium - high toxicity to bees (LD50 70-1000 ug/BEE)
Toxicity to fish Medium toxicity to fish (LC50 50-300 mg/L)
Some formulations can be toxic to fish.

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Spray rate of water 100-300 litres per hectare
Increase herbicide application rate according to Clay content.
Comments If you expect heavy Panicum maximum (barbi grass) pressure from seed, apply highest rate of alachlor in the mixes.

Do not use alachlor on poorly drained soils or soils with a compaction layer. Under these conditions waterlogging can occur
and the herbicide may cause crop injury. Do not use alachlor on sandy soils which are susceptible to soil erosion.
Precautions Ensure thorough agitation of the mixture in the tank throughout mixing and spraying. The mixture must not stand overnight.
When mixed with diuron, the diuron rate is very high so do not use this treatment on sensitive fields (e.g. sandy soils with
sensitive varieties).

ACETOCHLOR + AMETRYN
Inhibits photosynthesis (conversion of light to chemical energy), cell division and protein or fat synthesis and hence growth
HRAC Group = K3 + C1
and development
Weeds controlled Annual grasses, Panicum maximum , some broadleaf
Variable control Yellow watergrass
Site of absorption Germinating grass seeds
Climatic requirements You need at least 15 mm rain within 5-10 days after application.
Maximum cane size before applying as a directed spray Preferably apply before emergence of the weeds. 0-2 unfurled leaves.
Level of management required Medium
Leaching Low-medium
Label band colour of worst ingredient Yellow. Toxic and described as harmful
Toxicity to rats Low (ORAL LD50 2000-8000 mg/kg)
Toxicity to birds Medium (LD50 900-2000 mg/kg)
Toxicity to bees Medium-high (LD50 70-1000 ug/BEE)
Toxicity to fish Very high (LC50 0.023-1.0 mg/L).
WARNING: Toxic to fish and aquatic organisms.
Spray rate of water 200-300 litres per hectare
Increase herbicide application rate according to Clay content.
For early post-emergence application, add 1.5 litres per hectare paraquat to kill weeds that have germinated. This will
Comments
create a pre-emergence situation for weed control with ametryn.
Add a non-ionic surfactant to the final spray mixture, to enhance the efficacy of post-emergence treatment.
Precautions Ensure continuous agitation of the spray mixture during mixing and application

AMETRYN
HRAC Group = C1 Inhibits photosynthesis (conversion of light to chemical energy)
Weeds controlled Annual grasses, some broadleaf
Variable control Yellow watergrass
Site of absorption Roots and foliage
Effective post-emergence weed control can be obtained under relatively dry conditions. For pre-emergence control, soil
Climatic requirements
must be moist and conditions must favour rapid growth.
Maximum cane size before applying as a directed spray 0-5 unfurled leaves. Wherever possible preference should be given to a directed spray treatment.
Level of management required Medium

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Leaching Low-medium adsorption. Adsorption increases with clay and OM content. It has more adsorption than other triazines.
Label band colour of worst ingredient Yellow. Toxic and described as harmful
Toxicity to rats Low (ORAL LD50 2000-8000 mg/kg)
Toxicity to birds Low (LD50 2000-20000 mg/kg)
Toxicity to bees Medium-high (LD50 70-1000 ug/BEE)
Toxicity to fish Very high (LC50 0.023-1.0 mg/L).
Toxic to fish and aquatic organisms.
Spray rate of water 200-500 litres per hectare, depending on density and size of weeds.
Increase herbicide application rate according to Clay content.
Pre-Emergence: Combine ametryn with metolachlor or acetochlor to control annual broadleaf weeds and grasses. Use
Comments
lower rates on light-medium clay soils and higher rates on medium-heavy clay soils.
Post-emergence: Ametryn may be applied at any growth stage of cane, but weeds must be small and actively growing. Add
a non-ionic surfactant to the final spray mixture to increase efficacy.
Broadleaf less than 10 cm: Ametryn + MCPA + paraquat + surfactant.
Mainly broadleaf and annual grasses: Apply 8L/ha ametryn to broadleaf weeds less than 7.5 cm and grasses less than 4
cm.
Mainly Cyperus esculentus : Apply ametryn + MCPA + surfactant when C. esculentus is in the early flowering stage. Only
fully emerged plants will be controlled for a period of 3 to 6 weeks. Broadleaf weeds smaller than 4cm will also be
controlled.
Broadleaf, annual grasses and C. esculentus : Apply ametryn + metribuzin + surfactant when C. esculentus is in the early
flowering stage. This will control only fully emerged C. esculentus under favourable climatic conditions. Broadleaf weeds
and grasses less than 4cm will also be controlled. Use the higher ametryn rate for heavy grass pressure lands.
Mainly emerged small grasses: Ametryn + MSMA (no surfactant). Rottboellia which germinates after application will not be
effectively controlled. Proper wetting is essential for good control. Panicum maximum below other weeds will not be
controlled.
Precautions Do not apply near roots of desirable plants.
Do not mix, load or apply within at least 15 metres of boreholes, streams, rivers and dams or at least 60 metres from dams.
Agitate spray mixture thoroughly before and during spraying.

AMICARBAZONE
HRAC Group = C1 Inhibits photosynthesis (conversion of light to chemical energy)
Weeds controlled Broadleaf weeds (including creepers) and certain grasses
Variable control Yellow watergrass
Site of absorption Foliage and roots
Climatic requirements Certain combination treatments can be applied under both dry or moist soil conditions
Apply pre-emergence soon after harvesting before the weeds have germinated and the first cane leaves are 10 cm high.
Apply post-emergence directed away from cane foliage. Amicarbazone can cause temporary leaf chlorosis and plant
Maximum cane size before applying as a directed spray
stunting, especially on tillered cane grown in a low clay soil. Symptoms can be severe if the spray mixture comes into direct
contact with developed leaves.
Level of management required High
Very high. Avoid soils with less than 0.5 % organic matter, greater than 60 % sand, and a water table that is less than 2m
Leaching
below the surface.
Label band colour of worst ingredient Blue band. Toxic described as caution required.
Toxicity to rats Medium (ORAL LD50 1000-2000 mg/kg)
Toxicity to birds Low (LD50 2000-20000 mg/kg)

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Toxicity to bees Medium-high (LD50 70-1000 ug/BEE)
Toxicity to fish Medium (LC50 50-300 mg/L)
Spray rate of water 200-300 litres per hectare
Increase herbicide application rate according to DO NOT INCREASE RATE. Carefully follow label directions.
Pre-emergence: Apply amicarbazone after harvesting and before the weeds have germinated and the first cane leaves are
10 cm high. Amicarbazone MUST be combined with a) acetochlor to moist soil, or b) with hexazinone to a dry or moist
soil. To suppress e.g. Cyperus esculentus and/or control Panicum maximum , apply the highest permitted hexazinone rate
(see label for clay% and time of season). Better Cyperus esculentus suppression depends on early application and follow-
up moisture. Add paraquat at 1 ℓ/ha if small weeds are present.
Post-emergence:
Comments
Direct spray between rows and avoid contact with cane foliage.
Cyperus esculentus and broadleaf weeds: Apply amicarbazone + MCPA + approved surfactant when C. esculentus is
more than 20% flowering at spraying for optimum control.
Grass seedlings: Apply amicarbazone + ametryn + approved surfactant. Grasses should not be beyond the tillered stage.
Cyperus esculentus is also controlled.
Cyperus esculentus, broadleaf and grass weeds: Apply amicarbazone + ametryn + MCPA + approved surfactant.
ONLY in fields with more than 10% clay. Avoid soils with less than 0.5 % organic matter, greater than 60 % sand, and a
water table that is less than 2 m below the surface. You get better weed control in soil free of extraneous matter (e.g. thick
trash blanket).
Precautions Avoid double application in one season and overlapping spray swaths. Do not use on cane fields that have been treated
with e.g. lime, gypsum, filter press, chicken litter that may raise soil pH in the last 12 months. Do not use if soil pH is >
7.4.
Contact your supplier for more details.

ATRAZINE
HRAC Group = C1 Inhibits photosynthesis (conversion of light to chemical energy)
Weeds controlled Annual broadleaf weeds and some grasses
Variable control Yellow watergrass
Site of absorption Mainly roots
You need 10-15mm rain within 7-10 days after application.
Climatic requirements
For best results, apply shortly irrigation or before rain is expected
Maximum cane size before applying as a directed spray 0-5 unfurled leaves. Safe in plant and ratoon cane.
Level of management required High (leaching risk)
Leaching Very high leaching risk
Label band colour of worst ingredient Yellow. Toxic and described as harmful
Toxicity to rats Medium (ORAL LD50 1000-2000 mg/kg)
Toxicity to birds Medium (LD50 900-2000 mg/kg)
Toxicity to bees Low or no toxicity (LD50 1000 ug/BEE - NON TOXIC)
Toxicity to fish High (LC50 1-20 mg/L)
Spray rate of water 200-300 litres per hectare
Increase herbicide application rate according to Clay content.
Pre-emergence:
Annual grasses and broadleaf weeds: Combine atrazine with a registered grasskiller, e.g. acetochlor or metolachor.
Comments Apply immediately after planting and before weed emergence.
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 Annual grasses and broadleaf weeds: Where application is post-emergence to the cane and weeds, broad-leaf weeds
should be less than the 2-leaf seedling stage. Grasses should not have germinated.
Not recommended by SASRI due to leaching risk and bio-accumulation. There are alternative products with lower
environmental risk. Repeated or prolonged use can lead to bio-accumulation in water courses. Do not mix or load within at
least 15 metres of boreholes, streams and rivers or at least 60 metres from dams. Do not apply near the roots of desirable
Precautions plants.
Constant agitation throughout the spray operation is essential.
Contact your local agro-chemical supplier for correct use.

CHLORIMURON‐ETHYL
HRAC Group = B Inhibits protein or fat synthesis and hence growth and development
Weeds controlled Yellow (Cyperus esculentus ) and Purple (Cyperus rotundus ) watergrass. Broadleaf weeds and some grasses
Variable control
Site of absorption Roots and foliage
Ideally, apply onto moist soil. Rainfall or irrigation within 1-3 days after application will also improve weed control.
Climatic requirements Cool, dry conditions after spraying will reduce weed control. If dry weather conditions prevail after application, use an
appropriate post-emergence herbicide.
Maximum cane size before applying as a directed spray 0 unfurled leaves. Apply as a directed inter-row spray, avoid foliar contact.
Level of management required High (leaching risk)
Leaching Very high leaching risk
Label band colour of worst ingredient Blue. Toxic and described as requiring caution
Toxicity to rats Low (ORAL LD50 2000-8000 mg/kg)
Toxicity to birds Low (LD50 2000-20000 mg/kg)
Toxicity to bees Very high (LD50 11-50 ug/BEE)
Toxic to fish and other aquatic organisms.
Toxicity to fish
Considered a Marine Pollutant.
Spray rate of water 100-400 litres per hectare
Increase herbicide application rate according to Clay content. Do not exceed the label recommendations.
Pre-emergence and early post emergence:
Cyperus esculentus , grasses and broadleaf weeds:
Apply chlorimuron-ethyl + metribuzin pre-emergence as soon as possible after planting, or harvesting. Apply early post
emergence to actively growing weeds, not later than the 4-leaf stage of broadleaf weeds or the 3-leaf stage of grasses and
Cyperus esculentus .
Comments Cyperus rotundus: Apply before germination begins, whether visible or not. Application after germination, or a post-
emergence application, will only result in suppression (± 60 % control).
Weed control is improved if soil has been disked or rotavated immediately before planting and spraying. In ratoon cane a
similar inter row cultivation should precede spraying.
Poor weed control plus chlorosis and stunting may occur when cane is stressed by drought, waterlogging, cold
temperatures, nutrient deficiencies (especially nitrogen and zinc), insect damage, disease, wind or hail damage or earlier
herbicide damage.
Avoid soils with exceptional high clay content, high cation exchange capacities and exceptionally high organic matter.
Apply as soon as possible after planting or harvesting.
Avoid excessive overlapping of swathes.
Never exceed the recommended dosage rate.
Do not apply when weeds are covered with rain or dew or if rain is expected within 2 hours.
Do not spray when wind speed exceeds 15 km per hour or under gusty wind conditions.
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Precautions Do not use water containing high levels of chlorine.
Insufficient soil moisture, high soil temperatures, low soil pH and weed species may negatively affect the residual control of
weeds germinating after application of the product.
Water pH should be between 6.7 and 7.5. Residual activity may be extended when soils have a water pH above 7.0 or soils
contain free lime or if you apply more than once in the same season.
Maintain proper agitation.
Do not spray on or near desirable trees or plants or where their roots may extend or could come in contact with the
herbicide.

DIURON
HRAC Group = C2 Inhibits photosynthesis (conversion of light to chemical energy)
Weeds controlled Mainly annual broadleaf weeds and grasses
Variable control Yellow watergrass
Site of absorption Mainly through roots, but also through foliage
Climatic requirements Apply to moist soil and with at least 15 mm rain within 1 week after application.
Maximum cane size before applying as a directed spray 0-5 unfurled leaves. High rates can affect cane growth of most varieties.
Level of management required Medium
Leaching Medium-high leaching risk
Label band colour of worst ingredient Blue. Toxic and described as requiring caution
Toxicity to rats Low (ORAL LD50 2000-8000 mg/kg)
Toxicity to birds Medium (LD50 900-2000 mg/kg)
Toxicity to bees Low or no toxicity (LD50 1000 ug/BEE - NON TOXIC)
Moderate-highly toxic to fish (LC50 1-20 mg/L)
Toxicity to fish
Highly toxic to aquatic organisms.
Spray rate of water 200-400 litres per hectare
Increase herbicide application rate according to Clay content.
Ideal for use with a variety of other chemicals as it controls a range of weeds. More water dependent than ametryn.
Pre-emergence:
Diuron is combined with e.g. acetochlor, metribuzin, isoxaflutole or pendimethalin.
Pre-early post-emergence:
For early post and post-emergence applications, add a recommended adjuvant if the label recommends it.
Weeds should be actively growing and in the correct growth stage for optimum results.
Comments
Diuron can be combined with one of the following hexazinone, or metribuzin or MCPA or MSMA
Panicum maximum : is normally controlled with diuron+ hexazinone or diuron+MSMA before 4 cm tall and before tillering.
Cyperus esculentus : Can be controlled if sprayed by diuron + MCPA just before flowering. Variable results may be
obtained if sprayed earlier or during cold or dry weather conditions.
Cyperus rotundus Rottboellia, Cynodon dactylon and Paspalum species are not controlled. Control of Sorghum
verticilliflorum is usually inadequate.
Avoid leaching on soils with low clay and organic matter content.
Do not apply near desirable plants or trees.
Precautions Do not mix, load or apply within 20 meters of any water source.
Prevent overlapping spray swaths and double spraying.
Maintain proper agitation.

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 EPTC
HRAC Group = N Inhibits protein/ fat synthesis and hence growth and development
Weeds controlled Mainly grasses, and yellow and purple watergrass
Variable control
Site of absorption Roots
Climatic requirements Soil should be moist for activation of the chemical
Maximum cane size before applying as a directed spray 0-5 unfurled leaves
Level of management required High
Leaching Adsorbed into particles of dry soil. Adsorption increases as clay and organic matter contents increase
Label band colour of worst ingredient Yellow. Toxic and described as harmful
Toxicity to rats Medium (ORAL LD50 1000-2000 mg/kg)
Toxicity to birds Low (LD50 2000-20000 mg/kg)
Toxicity to bees Very high (LD50 11-50 ug/BEE)
Toxicity to fish High (LC50 1-20 mg/L)
Spray rate of water 250-450 litres per hectare
Increase herbicide application rate according to Clay content
ONLY use EPTC in plant cane fields.
Provides good control of Cyperus rotundus and C. esculentus if adequately incorporated into the soil, and if furrows are
Comments not drawn deeper than the depth of incorporation (200 mm). Only use EPTC if soil conditions are suitable for fast
germination of the crop.

EPTC MUST BE incorporated into the soil within two minutes after application and preferably in one operation, especially if
the soil surface is moist, because the product is very volatile.
Precautions It must be thoroughly mixed with the uppermost 10 -15 cm soil layer, before planting takes place, or it should be injected
into the soil at planting time with a suitable implement.
Read label instructions.

FLUAZIFOP‐BUTYL
HRAC Group = A Inhibits protein or fat synthesis and hence growth and development
Weeds controlled Post-emergence control of grasses, including sugarcane
Expected period of control Kills existing grasses but has some residual action
Site of absorption Foliage then translocated
Warm, humid conditions when weeds are vigorously growing. Drought conditions will result in poor or no weed control.
Climatic requirements
Rain within one hour will necessitate re-spraying.
Maximum cane size before applying as a directed spray The product stunts or kills young, uncurled leaves and may also kill the growing points of cane.
Level of management required Medium
Leaching Low. Only slightly mobile in soil
Label band colour of worst ingredient Yellow. Toxic and described as harmful
Toxicity to rats Low (ORAL LD50 2000-8000 mg/kg)
Toxicity to birds Low (ORAL LD50 2000-20000 mg/kg)
Toxicity to bees Medium high (LD50 70-1000 ug/BEE)
Toxicity to fish High (LC50 1-20 mg/L)
Spray rate of water 200-300 litres per hectare

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Increase herbicide application rate according to Weed species
WARNING: kills cane.
Wait until most of the grass weeds have germinated before spraying. It will control grass seedlings with up to six leaves but
before tillering.
Comments For creeping erennial grasses, apply ONLY to broken rhizomes. Re-growth may occur on well established Cynodon
dactylon and Paspalum paspalodes .
Repeated applications might result in multiplication of broadleaf weeds because competition with grasses is reduced..
Avoid spray drift onto other crops or sugarcane not ready for harvesting, grazing, rivers or dams.
Precautions
Do not add a wetting agent, or mix with any other chemicals

GLUFOSINATE AMMONIUM
HRAC Group = H Results in accumulation of ammonia and this destroys cells
Weeds controlled Broadleaf weeds, certain annual grasses, sedges, common reed.
Cynodon dactylon (Cynodon), Panicum maximum (grass), and watergrass require multiple sprays when grass is actively
Multiple sprays
growing. Refer to the label for required re-spray rates.
Site of absorption Foliage
You get optimum control if spray within 3 days after good rainfall and there are c onditions promoting active growth of weed
Climatic requirements leaf area e.g. humid, warm, after rain.
Do not apply if you expect rainfall within 6 hours.
0 leaf. WARNING: KILLS CANE. Ensure spray does not touch cane foliage as the crop will be damaged. Direct post-
Maximum cane size before applying as a directed spray
emergence application between the rows in plant and ratoon cane.
Level of management required Medium
Leaching Normally stays in the top 15 cm of soil.
Label band colour of worst ingredient Yellow. Toxic and described as harmful
Toxicity to rats Medium (ORAL LD50 1000-2000 mg/kg)
Toxicity to birds Low (LD50 2000-20000 mg/kg)
Toxicity to bees Low or no toxicity (LD50 1000 ug/BEE - NON TOXIC)
Toxicity to fish Medium (LC50 50-300 mg/L)
Spray rate of water 300 to 800 litres per hectare. Ensure thorough wetting of foliage.
Weed type. If you need multiple sprays, these are at the higher rate (except for Panicum maximum ). Refer to label
Increase herbicide application rate according to
directions.
Post-emergence application:
Weed growth: Apply to actively growing weeds.
Refer to the label for optimum weed growth stages.
DO NOT spray stressed weeds or dormant or senescing weeds or weeds with wet foliage or weeds covered with a heavy
layer of dust. For tall weeds, increase the volume of water to 800 litres per hectare and use the higher application rate
(follow label directions).
Comments Grasses: spray before seed sets. Spray when adequate leaf area is present for uptake but before grass stems lie along he
ground. If re-growth occurs, re-spray at the lower rate when there is 50 to 60 % re-growth.
Cynodon dactylon: Multiple applications. Apply when adequate leaf surface area is available for uptake but before the
grass becomes a recumbent mat.
Cyperus: Good suppression occurs under normal growing conditions with 7.5 litres per hectare at 5 % flowering, where
plants are shaded. Re-spray when sufficient leaf surface area has developed to absorb the herbicide.
Length of control: This varies - suppression or complete control is achieved 2-6 weeks after spraying, depending on weed
type, growth stage, vigour, climate, etc.
Where the herbicide has been in contact with water, do not use for domestic purposes for at least 24 hours after spraying.

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Precautions Avoid spray drift onto other crops, grazing, rivers, dams or areas not under treatment or to nearby water sources.
Ensure that direct spray or drift does not come into contact with green leaves, active buds and fruit of desirable plants.

GLYPHOSATE
HRAC Group = G Inhibits protein or fat synthesis and hence growth and development
Weeds controlled Sugarcane and most annual and perennial weeds - non-selective.
Only kills existing weeds.

Variable control can occur e.g. with drought, cold or heat stress, plants with waxy layers, natural or acquired resistance to
Expected period of control glyphosate (e.g. Commelina, Ipomoea and Conyza ), poor coverage and penetration of exposed leaves, plants with bulbs
and tubers e.g. Cyperus, inconsistent relationship between above soil parts and below soil parts e.g. Conyza bonariensis
after dry periods or growth during the winter, and poor water quality.

Site of absorption Foliage (green plant material)

You need good growing conditions for cane eradication. No rain for 6-8 hours after application. This is less for some
Climatic requirements glyphosate products, depending on product formulation. Target plants should not be suffering from moisture stress
(drought or waterlogging).
0 leaf. WARNING: KILLS CANE. Ensure spray does not touch cane foliage as the crop will be damaged or killed.
Maximum cane size before applying as a directed spray
NOT FOR USE in field with live plant or ratoon cane.
Level of management required Medium - high
Leaching Strongly adsorbed in soil.
Label band colour of worst ingredient Green-blue. Toxic and described as requiring caution
Toxicity to rats Low (ORAL LD50 2000-8000 mg/kg)
Toxicity to birds Low (LD50 2000-20000 mg/kg)
Toxicity to bees Low (LD50 1000 ug/BEE - NON TOXIC)
Toxicity to fish High (LC50 1-20 mg/L)
Spray rate of water 200-600 litres per hectare. Depends on weed size and density. Ensure good coverage of every shoot.
Increase herbicide application rate according to Weed type, weed size and weed density. Higher rates are needed for cane eradication.
Weeds: Only apply to actively growing weeds.
Ensure that target weeds are fully exposed to spray.
Dosage: Apply the dosage rate according to the weed growth stage and species. Follow label recommendations.
Growing cane: Not recommended for use in fields with growing cane. You can use it in fallow cane fields with problem
Comments weeds.
Weed control: Glyphosate is useful to control Cyperus rotundus , Cyperus esculentus and grasses such as Paspalum
urvillei and Cynodon dactylon . Repeat spot sprays are usually necessary for complete control.
Sugarcane eradication: Apply to actively growing cane. Cane should have all buds emerged and tillered at time of spray.
Only apply in summer (October to April).
WARNING: KILLS CANE.
Drift: Avoid drift to all adjacent crops, plants with foliage and/or green bark , grazing, rivers, dams and areas not under
treatment.
Use low spray pressure (100-200 kPa) and correct nozzles and shields to avoid spray drift.
Dirt: Remove sediments, rust or dust from spray tanks.
Precautions Use only clean spray-water with no suspended soil particles.
Do not spray on weed foliage covered with a layer of dust or with dew, or dormant or stressed.
Ammonium sulphate: must be added to treat poor quality spray-water containing salts. Add 0,5 - 2,0% ammonium
sulphate in tank mixtures at all times. A lways add first to the spray-tank (follow the label directions).

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 Surfactant: may be needed for some glyphosate products (follow label directions). The mixing order is important for these
products.

HALOSULFURON
HRAC Group = B Inhibits protein or fat synthesis and hence growth and development
Weeds controlled Cyperus rotundus (purple watergrass) and Cyperus esculentus (yellow watergrass)
Variable control
Site of absorption Shoot uptake which improves with penetrator
Climatic requirements Need moist soil and conditions for active weed growth
Maximum cane size before applying as a directed spray Relatively safe on cane. Cane leaves can be 0 -1m high
Level of management required Medium
Leaching High leaching index
Label band colour of worst ingredient Blue. Toxic and described as requiring caution.
Toxicity to rats Low (ORAL LD50 2000-8000 mg/kg)
Toxicity to birds Low (ORAL LD50 2000-20000 mg/kg)
Toxicity to bees Medium high (LD50 70-1000 ug/BEE)
Toxicity to fish Medium (LC50 50-300 mg/L)
Spray rate of water 200-400 litres per hectare
Increase herbicide application rate according to Only one application rate of 50g per hectare
Post-emergence:
Ensure weeds are not overshadowed to avoid poor coverage.
Add a recommended adjuvant (e.g. surfactant) for all post-emergence applications.
Cyperus species: There is no pre-emergence control. For best results apply after most plants have germinated but before
Comments flowering. New germination may occur if application was done too early. Late germinating tubers require a second
application before the crop canopy closes. Inferior results occur with later applications when in flower. If applications are
followed by a dry period and then a wet period later in the season, regrowth of plants may occur.
Broadleaf weeds: Restricted activity on broadleaf weeds. Broadleaf weeds should be less than 4 - leaf or 100 mm in height.
Grasses: No activity on grasses.
Do not apply on cane stressed by e.g. drought, flooding, disease or insect damage.
Do not use on soils with a water pH of 7 or higher, and/or on soils containing free lime.
Ammonium sulphate: must be added to treat poor quality spray-water containing salts. Adding 0,5 - 2% ammonium
Precautions
sulphate improves weed control. Always add first to the spray-tank (follow the label directions).
Rainfall: Rain within 6 hours reduces weed control.
Cultivation: Delay any cultivation until 2 - 7 days after application.

HEXAZINONE
HRAC Group = C1 Inhibits photosynthesis (conversion of light to chemical energy)
Weeds controlled Grasses and broadleaf weeds
Variable control Yellow watergrass. There is adequate control only when applied post-emergence.
Site of absorption Foliage and roots-absorbed with long residual action.
Best results with warm humid conditions for active weed growth and when rainfall within a few weeks after application
Climatic requirements
moves herbicide into root zone.
0-1 unfurled leaves. Do not apply directly over the ratoon foliage but direct the sprays across the inter-row to avoid, as far
Maximum cane size before applying as a directed spray
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Level of management required Medium
Moderately adsorbed by clay. Avoid soils with less than 0.5 % organic matter, greater than 60 % sand, and a water table
Leaching
that is less than 2 m below the surface the surface and annual rainfall greater than 1000 mm.
Label band colour of worst ingredient Yellow. Toxic and described as harmful
Toxicity to rats High (ORAL LD50 280-1000 mg/kg)
Toxicity to birds Low (LD50 2000-20000 mg/kg)
Toxicity to bees Low or no toxicity (LD50 1000 ug/BEE - NON TOXIC)
Toxicity to fish Medium (LC50 50-300 mg/L)
Spray rate of water 200-400 litres per hectare
Clay content and season. Adhere carefully to label directions.
Increase herbicide application rate according to
W ith mid and late season you must reduce application rates.
Pre-very early post-emergence:
Apply before or during the period of active growth of weeds. Hexazinone controls a broad spectrum of grasses and
broadleaf weeds.
Broad leaf weeds: should not be taller than 8-10cm.
Comments
Grasses: Apply at 0-4 leaf, pre-tillering stage or before the grass develops a strong root system.
Panicum maximum : If Panicum has emerged at application, add either diuron or ametryn. Ametryn is preferred for use
under more cooler and drier conditions of spring. Diuron is preferred for use under warm, wet, active growing conditions.
Application rates: Adhere to label recommendations. Use correct rates, according to the season and soil type. Use lower
application rates for light less absorptive soils having a low cation exchange capacity. For extremely heavy soils (usually a
high cation exchange capacity) confirm actual rate with Technical Advisor.
Avoid excessive overlapping of spray swaths and double spraying.
Do not apply more than one in a growing season, to avoid possible accumulation.
Precautions Rainfall: Rain within a few weeks after application enhances the herbicidal action.
Ratoon cane ONLY. Do not use on plant cane.
Do not mix, apply or clean equipment within 20 metres of a water source or where drift or run-off could contaminate a water
source.
Do not apply near desirable plants or trees or on areas where their roots may extend, or in locations where the chemical
may be washed or moved into contact with their roots.

HEXAZINONE + CLOMAZONE
HRAC Group = F3 + C1 Inhibits photosynthesis (conversion of light to chemical energy) and development of pigments.
Weeds controlled Annual grasses and some broadleaf weeds
Variable control Yellow watergrass
Site of absorption Foliage and root absorbed herbicide with a long residual action.
Climatic requirements You can apply this product under both dry or moist soil conditions.
For good grass control, apply as soon as possible after harvesting, before weeds have germinated and at the latest,
Maximum cane size before applying as a directed spray
before first cane leaves are 10cm high.
Level of management required Medium
Avoid soils with less than 0.5 % organic matter, greater than 60 % sand, and a water table that is less than 2 m below the
Leaching
surface the surface and annual rainfall greater than 1000 mm.
Label band colour of worst ingredient Blue. Toxic and described as requiring caution
Toxicity to rats Low (ORAL LD50 2000-8000 mg/kg)
Toxicity to birds Low (LD50 2000-20000 mg/kg)
Toxicity to bees
Toxicity to fish Medium (LC50 50-300 mg/L). Toxic to aquatic organisms

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Spray rate of water Minimum 200 litres per hectare
Only apply to soils with more than 10% clay.
Increase herbicide application rate according to
Only apply 2 litres per hectare. DO NOT over-apply.
Pre-emergence:
Apply before weeds and crop emerge. For good control of Rottboellia, Sorghum and Panicum maximum , apply as soon as
Comments possible after harvesting, before weeds have germinated and at the latest, before first cane leaves are 10cm high.
Apply DROPZONE™ 500 WP with DINAMIC® 700 WG to improve broadleaf spectrum and increase suppression of
Cyperus esculentus .
Ratoon cane only.
Avoid double application in one season and overlapping spray swaths. NOTE: Take extra precautions to ensure uniform
spray application particularly on field edges where knapsack operators and tractor booms tend to slow down and over-
Precautions
apply.
Do not apply more than one in a growing season, to avoid possible accumulation.
Allow 400 days between the last application and harvest. Consult your supplier.

HEXAZINONE + DIURON
HRAC Group = C1 + C2 Inhibits photosynthesis (conversion of light to chemical energy)
Weeds controlled Grasses and broadleaf weeds
Variable control Yellow watergrass. There is adequate control only when applied post-emergence.
Site of absorption Foliage and root absorbed herbicide with a long residual action.
Best results with warm humid conditions for active weed growth and when rainfall within 2-3 weeks after application moves
Climatic requirements
herbicide into root zone.
0-1 unfurled leaves. Apply as a directed spray across the inter-row and avoid, as far as possible, wetting the foliage. Do not
Maximum cane size before applying as a directed spray
apply directly over the ratoon foliage
Level of management required Medium
Moderately adsorbed by clay. Avoid soils with less than 0.5 % organic matter, greater than 60 % sand, and a water table
Leaching
that is less than 2 m below the surface the surface and annual rainfall greater than 1000 mm.
Label band colour of worst ingredient Blue. Toxic with caution required.
Toxicity to rats High (ORAL LD50 280-1000 mg/kg)
Toxicity to birds Medium (LD50 900-2000 mg/kg)
Toxicity to bees Low or no toxicity (LD50 1000 ug/BEE - NON TOXIC)
Toxicity to fish High (LC50 1-20 mg/L)
Spray rate of water 150-400 litres per hectare
Clay content and season. For the formulations combining both herbicides, make sure you use one bag/hectare of the
Increase herbicide application rate according to
correct product for your soil clay content. Adhere carefully to label directions.
Pre-emergence or early post-emergence:
Apply just prior to or during the period of active weed growth.
Do not exceed the recommendations given on the label.
Comments Apply the entire contents in this bag to 1,0 hectare.
Broad leaf weeds: should not be taller than 8-10cm.
Grasses: Apply at 0-4 leaf, pre-tillering stage or before the grass develops a strong root system.
Weeds not normally controlled: Cyperus rotundus, Cynodon dactylon, Sorghum verticilliflorum, established (tillered)
Panicum maximum .
Ratoon cane only.
Avoid excessive overlapping of spray swaths and double spraying. Do not apply more than one in a growing season, to
avoid possible accumulation.

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 Water bodies: Do not allow the product to be applied directly to or drift onto water or wetlands. Do not apply within 10 m of
permanent water. Do not apply where run-off from treated areas will contaminate water sources. Do not mix or load within
Precautions
20 m of any water body.
Rain: Rainfall within 2 - 3 weeks after application will enhance the herbicidal activity.
Spray-water: Avoid water with a high conductivity and high pH. Avoid dirty water.
Do not apply near desirable plants or trees or on areas where their roots may extend, or in locations where the chemical
may be washed or moved into contact with their roots.

IMAZAPYR
HRAC Group = B Inhibits protein or fat synthesis and hence growth and development
Broad–spectrum, non–selective herbicide to control grasses, broadleaf and sedges. It also kills volunteer or last ratoon
Weeds controlled
cane.
Variable control
Site of absorption Foliage and root absorbed herbicide with a long residual action.
Climatic requirements Need moist soil and conditions for active weed growth
0 leaf. WARNING: KILLS CANE. Ensure spray does not touch cane foliage as the crop will be damaged or killed.
Maximum cane size before applying as a directed spray
NOT FOR USE in field with live plant or ratoon cane.
Level of management required High (persistence)
Leaching High leaching.
Label band colour of worst ingredient Blue. Toxic with caution required.
Toxicity to rats Low (ORAL LD50 2000-8000 mg/kg)
Toxicity to birds Low (ORAL LD50 2000-20000 mg/kg)
Toxicity to bees Medium high (LD50 70-1000 ug/BEE)
Toxicity to fish Medium (LC50 50-300 mg/L). Toxic to aquatic plants.
Spray rate of water A minimum of 300 litres per hectare
Increase herbicide application rate according to Do not increase recommended dosage. Ensure correct registration.
Fallow fields: Apply imazapyr after harvesting the final ratoon and once re–growth of the sugarcane and weeds has
occurred. Apply when cane is 30 – 45 cm tall, fully emerged and actively growing.
Reduced efficacy: Caused by A) Application to stressed plants. Both sugarcane and weeds should be actively growing at
the time of application and not wilted or stressed. B) Weeds should not be shielded by tall weeds or the sugarcane canopy.
Ensure proper coverage of the target with the spray solution. C) Any mechanical soil operation before application that
results in clods on the soil surface (e.g. ripping). D) Any mechanical operation resulting in soil disturbance after application.
E) Frequent and /or heavy rainfall incidences, especially on sandy soils.
Replanting: After the application of imazapyr, sugarcane can ONLY be replanted after a minimum waiting period of at least
four months AND after the occurrence of at least 600 mm precipitation (preferably rain) during the warmer months of the
year.
Comments
Persistence:
Do not apply imazapyr more than once in a normal replant cycle.
ONLY re-spray with spot treatment(s) of glyphosate at the registered rate (refer to the applicable label), after applying
imazapyr. DO NOT spot-spray with imazapyr.
Soil degradation is mainly due to naturally occurring soil micro–organisms. The rate of degradation increases as soil pH
increases. Persistence is greater on low pH (acid) soils (pH < 6.0). Liming increases pH and can release additional
imazapyr from clay colloids. This will temporarily elevate the available concentration in the soil until degradation by the soil
micro–organisms occurs. Planting too soon after liming may damage the newly planted crop. Allow at least 12 weeks
between liming and replant. A test planting with single–eye setts is always advisable. Once cane is planted, normal
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 Do not apply imazapyr to the root zone of desirable vegetation or within twice the drip line of a tree canopy. Avoid spray
drift onto non-target areas and plants, other crops, grazing, rivers and dams. Rain, two hours after application, will not
Precautions
reduce efficacy.
Use suitably shielded nozzles. Avoid overlapping spray swaths.

ISOXADIFEN‐ETHYL + TEMBOTRIONE
HRAC Group = F2 Inhibits development of pigments
Weeds controlled Post-emergence control of certain broadleaf and grass weeds
Variable control
Site of absorption Foliage of small weed seedlings
Climatic requirements Need moist soil and conditions for active weed growth
May cause chlorosis and stunting of cane plants. This is transitory and yield will not be affected, provided that label
Maximum cane size before applying as a directed spray
directions are followed carefully.
Level of management required High (atrazine leaching)
Leaching High leaching in sandy and wet soils
Label band colour of worst ingredient
Toxicity to rats
Toxicity to birds
Toxicity to bees
Toxicity to fish Very toxic to aquatic life with long-lasting effects.
Spray rate of water 200-300 litres per hectare
Increase herbicide application rate according to Do not increase application rate. Follow label recommendations
Post-emergence:
Comments
Apply when weeds are between 4-6 leaf growth stage and are actively growing. Requires a recommended surfactant.
Do not allow to get into surface water, drains and ground water. The mixing partner, atrazine is not generally
recommended by SASRI due to leaching risk and bio-accumulation. Atrazine is particularly mobile in irrigated areas.
Consider using alternative products with lower environmental risk. Repeated or prolonged use can lead to bio-accumulation
in the water course environment.
Do not mix or load within at least 15 metres of boreholes, streams and rivers or at least 60 metres from dams.
Do not apply near the roots of desirable plants.
Constant agitation throughout the spray operation is essential.
Precautions Contact your local agro-chemical supplier for correct use.
Add required amount of the salt adjuvant ammonium sulphate.
Add a recommended surfactant.
Ensure even coverage of weeds.
Do not use plants as fodder from treated cane within 235 days of last application.
Avoid spray drift onto other crops, grazing, rivers and dams
Avoid excessive overlapping of spray swathes and double spraying.

ISOXAFLUTOLE
HRAC Group = F2 Inhibits development of pigments
Weeds controlled Grasses and broadleaf weeds
Variable control

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Site of absorption Seeds, roots and shoots
Application should preferably be performed onto moist soil and rain or irrigation is required within one week after
application.
Climatic requirements
Can be applied to dry soil when temperatures become suitable for weed germination. It is stable under dry conditions (no
photo-degradation) and is activated by rainfall.
Maximum cane size before applying as a directed spray 0-4 unfurled leaves. Apply pre-emergence of the weeds, at spiking, but no later than the 4-leaf stage of the cane.
Level of management required High
Leaching Low – Medium, less than most acetanilides
Label band colour of worst ingredient Blue. Toxic and described as requiring caution
Toxicity to rats Low (ORAL LD50 2000-8000 mg/kg)
Toxicity to birds Low (LD50 2000-20000 mg/kg)
Toxicity to bees Medium-high toxicity (LD50 70-1000 ug/BEE)
Toxicity to fish Medium (LC50 50-300 mg/L)
Spray rate of water 100-400 litres per hectare
Increase herbicide application rate according to Clay content.
Can be combined with diuron, ametryn, hexazinone or paraquat.
Comments
Does not control Cyperus species or perennial weeds with established root systems.
Not for use on plant cane.
Can be used on dryland cane and on cane under scheduled irrigation. Not for use on soils of less than 10% clay.
Not for use on dry crop residue (trash) that may be blown by wind. Ensure application of correct dosage.
Avoid double application, e.g., overlapping spray swaths.
Do not use on stony soil.
Do not use on soils that contain less than 10 % clay.
Precautions Use on newly limed soil can cause crop chlorosis.
Efficacy may be reduced when spray-water contains high levels of chlorine.
Do not add any adjuvants to the spray mixture.
Prevent spray drift onto other crops, grazing, rivers, dams or other areas not under treatment.
Isoxaflutole may remain active for much longer in soils which expand when wetted and crack or crumble upon drying.
See also label precautions.

ISOXAFLUTOLE + INDAZIFLAM
Isoxaflutole inhibits development of pigments. Indaziflam is a cellulose biosynthesis inhibitor. It severely affects cell wall
HRAC Group = L29 & F2
formation as well as cell elongation and cell division in seeds.
Weeds controlled Certain broadleaf and grass weeds.
Variable control
Site of absorption Pre-emergence application for uptake by seeds. Germinating weed seeds die before emerging.
Climatic requirements
Maximum cane size before applying as a directed spray 0-unfurled leaves. Apply pre-emergence.
Level of management required Medium
Moderately mobile in soils. Not rapidly biodegradable.
Leaching
Does not bioaccumulate
Label band colour of worst ingredient
Toxicity to rats Very high (ORAL LD50 48-160 mg/kg)
Toxicity to birds Low (LD50 2000-20000 mg/kg)

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Toxicity to bees Low or no toxicity (LD50 1000 ug/BEE - NON TOXIC)
High (LC50 1-20 mg/L).
Toxicity to fish
Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Spray rate of water 200-300 litres per hectare
Increase herbicide application rate according to Do not increase dosage rate. Apply at 333 ml per hectare.
Pre-emergence:
ONLY on ratoon cane. Do not use on plant cane.
Apply pre-emergence of the weeds. It controls certain broadleaf species and grass weeds such as Panicum maximum and
Comments Rottboellia . Do not apply to sugarcane under any form of stress, as it is likely to display chlorosis. Do not use plants from
treated sugarcane within 250 days after application. A 12 month waiting period is required between application and
planting sugarcane.

Avoid double application, e.g., overlapping spray swaths.

Do not use on stony soil or soils that contain less than 10 % clay.
Application on newly limed soil can cause crop chlorosis.
Do not use spray-water containing high levels of chlorine.
Do not mix the product with any other products.
Use the spray mixture within 6 hours after mixing.
Precautions Continue agitation to keep the product in continuous suspension.
After each spray, flush the tank out thoroughly with water.
Accurately calibrate spray equipment prior to application.
Where application is to soils which expand when wetted and crack or crumble upon drying, the product may remain active
in the soil for much longer than the above waiting periods might indicate.
Prevent spray drift onto other crops, grazing, rivers, dams or other areas not under treatment. Do not apply where the roots
of desirable plants might absorb the chemical.

MCPA
HRAC Group = O Inhibits cell division and development through other pathways
Weeds controlled Broadleaf
Variable control
Site of absorption Foliage and roots
Climatic requirements You need moist soil and conditions for active weed growth
0-5 unfurled leaves. The treatment can cause sugarcane damage. If the sugarcane exceeds a height of 40 cm or has
Maximum cane size before applying as a directed spray
unfurled more than 5 leaves/shoot, directed spraying must be carried out or else the growth may be retarded.
Level of management required Medium
Leaching Medium - high leaching in sandy and wet soils
Label band colour of worst ingredient Yellow. Toxic and described as harmful
Toxicity to rats High (ORAL LD50 280-1000 mg/kg)
Toxicity to birds High (ORAL LD50 280-1000 mg/kg)
Toxicity to bees Low or no toxicity (LD50 1000 ug/BEE - NON TOXIC)
Toxicity to fish Medium-high (LC50 1-20 mg/L)
Spray rate of water 300-400 litres per hectare
Increase herbicide application rate according to Clay content
Pre-emergence:
Apply to damp seedbed free of emerged weeds, immediately after the crop has been planted.

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 Annual grasses: Apply before emergence of the grass seedlings. Apply MCPA in combination alachlor or with metolachlor
+ ametryn to improve control of grasses.
Post-emergence:
The weeds should still be young. Use the lower dosage if the weeds have not progressed beyond the 4-leaf stage.
Comments
Broadleaf, grasses and Cyperus species: Apply MCPA in combination with diuron or ametryn to control a wider spectrum
of broad-leaved weeds, young grasses and Cyperus s pecies. Cyperus esculentus will be controlled if sprayed just before
flowering. Variable results may be obtained if sprayed earlier or during cold or dry weather conditions
Salt adjuvant: MCPA benefits from treatment of dissolved cation salts with ammonium sulphate. Note: ammonium sulphate
is not registered to be used with MCPA in South Africa.
Surfactant: Add a recommended surfactant if stated on the label.
Precautions Do not use near other crops such as bananas, tomatoes and grains. Prevent drift by adhering to spray procedures.

MESOTRIONE
HRAC Group = F2 Inhibits development of pigments
Weeds controlled Annual grasses and some broadleaf weeds
Variable control Certain larger weeds. Refer to the labels
Site of absorption Mainly through germinating shoots of grasses and roots of broadleaf weeds
For best results, 10-15mm of rain is required within 7-10 days of application to activate the herbicide in the soil. Avoid
Climatic requirements
stress conditions such as drought, heavy rain and water logging.
Maximum cane size before applying as a directed spray 0-3 unfurled leaves.
Level of management required Medium
Medium-very high leaching potential. Adsorbed in soils with high clay and organic matter contents. Higher pH levels
Leaching
increase rate of adsorption.
Label band colour of worst ingredient Blue. Toxic and described as requiring caution
Toxicity to rats Low (ORAL LD50 2000-8000 mg/kg)
Toxicity to birds Low (LD50 2000-20000 mg/kg) (technical)
Toxicity to bees Medium-high toxicity (LD50 70-1000 ug/BEE)
Toxicity to fish Medium (LC50 50-300 mg/L) (technical)
Spray rate of water Minimum 200-300 litres per hectare
Increase herbicide application rate according to The dosage rate is not affected by the clay content of the soil.
Pre- and early post-emergence:
Broadleaf weeds and grasses:
Apply mesotrione in combination with diuron and S-metolachlor. Add a recommended surfactant for post-emergence
application.
Cyperus esculentus , Panicum maximum and other grasses:
Comments Apply mesotrione in combination with diuron and S-metolachlor. Add paraquat for post-emergence control.
Post-emergence:
Apply to the true leaves of weeds, not cotyledons (seed leaves not true leaves). Apply on actively growing weeds.
Apply the product during the late spring and summer season when the chance of rain is high. Do not apply during seasons
when no or little rain is expected.
Cyperus esculentus and Cyperus rotundus : Apply mesotrione in combination with halosulfuron and a recommended
surfactant. For best results apply after most Cyperus plants have germinated but before flowering.
Avoid overlapping swaths. Follow instructions on label.
Precautions Prevent drift to adjacent crops. Avoid smaller droplet sizes that are prone to drift. Soil disturbance after both pre- and/or
post-emergence applications can result in re-germination of weeds resulting in reduced weed control. Prolonged dry soil
conditions after application may result in reduced control of germinating weeds.

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 MESOTRIONE + S‐METOLACHLOR + TERBUTHYLAZINE
Inhibits photosynthesis (conversion of light to chemical energy), development of pigments, and protein or fat synthesis and
HRAC Group = C1 + F2 + K3
hence growth and development
Weeds controlled Annual grasses and some broadleaf weeds
Variable control Yellow watergrass
Site of absorption Mainly through germinating shoots of grasses and roots of broadleaf weeds
Rain or overhead irrigation 15-20 mm within 1-2 weeks after application is required to leach the chemical into the
Climatic requirements
germinating zone to obtain optimal weed control. If this does not happen, reduced efficacy can be expected.
Post-emergence applications when combined with paraquat may cause foliar scorch and stunting if the cane has more than
Maximum cane size before applying as a directed spray
2-3 leaves per shoot.
Level of management required Medium
Leaching Adsorbed in soils with high clay and organic matter contents. Extent of leaching depends on organic matter.
Label band colour of worst ingredient Yellow. Toxic and described as harmful
Toxicity to rats Low (ORAL LD50 2000-8000 mg/kg)
Toxicity to birds Low (ORAL LD50 2000-20000 mg/kg)
Toxicity to bees Medium high (LD50 70-1000 ug/BEE)
Medium (LC50 50-300 mg/L).
Toxicity to fish
Toxic to fish and other aquatic organisms
Spray rate of water Minimum 200-300 litres per hectare.
Increase herbicide application rate according to The clay content of soil does not affect the dosage rate.
The product has no post-emergence activity
Pre-emergence:
Apply product preferably at planting or immediately after planting. The product will control broadleaf weeds and grasses.
For Cyperus esculentus , apply to soil before tubers begin to germinate.
Comments Pre- and very early post emergence application:
In all early post-emergence applications use a recommended adjuvant as surfactant. Weeds must not be larger than 1 to 2
leaf stage at time of application.
Grasses and Cyperus species: A recommended paraquat must be added for post-emergence control, especially where
there is Panicum maximum and Cyperus esculentus.
Apply the product in combination with S-metolachlor plus paraquat to increase the residual grass control.
Avoid overlapping swaths. Product requires continuous agitation.
Do not apply product to high organic matter soils (>3 %) or on to soils with excessive trash or burnt sugarcane rubble, as
reduced residual action can be expected.
Prevent drift onto other crops, grazing, rivers, dams and areas not under treatment or to nearby water sources.
Apply product during the late spring and summer season when chances of rain is high.
Do not use the product with other HPPD inhibitors/ F2 group (e.g. products containing isoxaflutole, mesotrione or
sulcotrione within the same growing season.

METAZACHLOR
HRAC Group = K3 Inhibits protein or fat synthesis and hence growth and development
Weeds controlled Annual grasses and a range of broadleaf weeds;
Variable control Yellow watergrass
Site of absorption Mainly germinating seeds of grasses.

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Climatic requirements You need about 15 mm rain or sprinkler irrigation as soon as possible after application and before any weeds emerge.
0-5 unfurled leaves. Pre-emergence (of sugarcane) applications are unlikely to have any effects on sugarcane. Where
Maximum cane size before applying as a directed spray paraquat is added, take care to adhere to instructions relating to directed / inter-row spraying as this product combination
can cause severe scorching or damage to emerging sugar cane.
Level of management required Medium
Leaching Very high leaching potential.
Label band colour of worst ingredient Blue. Toxic and described as requiring caution
Toxicity to rats Low (ORAL LD50 2000-8000 mg/kg)
Toxicity to birds Low (LD50 2000-20000 mg/kg)
Toxicity to bees Low or no toxicity (LD50 1000 ug/BEE - NON TOXIC)
Toxicity to fish High (LC50 1-20 mg/L). Toxic to fish and aquatic organisms.
Spray rate of water More than 200 litres per hectare
Increase herbicide application rate according to Due to high leaching risk, follow label directions. Do not over-apply
Pre and early post-emergence:
Metazachlor controls grasses and some broadleaf weeds when applied before germination of those weeds. Weeds that
have already emerged at the time of application will not be controlled and must be removed either by hand or mechanically.
Comments
For pre-emergence control, combine the product with diuron or ametryn. The dosage rate of ametryn depends on the
growth stage and intensity of weeds.
For early post-emergence control, combine the product with diuron or ametryn PLUS paraquat.
A suitable wetter / sticker should be added to all post emergence treatments.
Prevent leaching in soils.
Avoid drift of spray onto other crops, grazing, rivers, dams and areas not under treatment.
Precautions Do not apply to poorly drained soils or soils with a compaction layer since the product may cause damage to the crops
under waterlogged or supersaturated conditions.
A functional agitator is an essential requirement.

METOLACHLOR AND S‐METOLACHLOR

HRAC Group = K3 Inhibits protein or fat synthesis and hence growth and development
Weeds controlled Pre-emergence control of annual grasses and, under certain conditions, also yellow watergrass.
Variable control Yellow watergrass
Site of absorption Mainly through germinating shoots of grasses and roots of broadleaf weeds
Climatic requirements You need 10-20 mm rain within 7-10 days after spray
Metolachlor is safe to use before cane emerges. Direct spray between cane rows after the 3 leaf stage if combined with
Maximum cane size before applying as a directed spray
paraquat and the 5-leaf stage if there is no paraquat.
Level of management required Medium
Adsorbed in soils with high clay and organic matter content.
Leaching
The extent of leaching depends on organic matter.
Label band colour of worst ingredient Yellow. Toxic and described as harmful
Toxicity to rats Low (ORAL LD50 2000-8000 mg/kg)
Toxicity to birds Low (LD50 2000-20000 mg/kg)
Toxicity to bees Medium-high toxicity (LD50 70-1000 ug/BEE)
Toxicity to fish High toxicity to fish (LC50 1-20 mg/L). Toxic to fish
Spray rate of water Minimum 200 litres per hectare

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 Increase metolachlor application rate on soils with more than 35 % clay and on all soil types where P. maximum is a
Increase herbicide application rate according to problem and/or for improved control of C. esculentus and/or for longer residual control. Apply highest rate if the soil organic
matter content exceeds 1 %, and the clay content exceeds 35 %.
S-Metolachlor has more biological activity than metolachlor, resulting in lower application rates. The registered rate of S-
metolachlor is 35% lower than the registered rate of metolachlor (based on the active ingredient).
Pre-emergence:
Apply preferably at planting or immediately after planting, but not later than three days after planting. For good broadleaf
control, combine metolachlor with ametryn or hexazinone. The latter treatment can only be applied in ratoon cane and only
Comments when good rain occurs before weeds emerge. To control yellow watergrass, chemical should be in the soil before tubers
begin to germinate.
Post-emergence:
Metolachlor has no post-emergence activity. Metolachlor can be combined with MCPA plus ametryn plus a recommended
surfactant for control of emerged broadleaf weeds. For emerged Panicum maximum and other grasses, combine with
ametryn or diuron (plus paraquat or with metribuzin plus paraquat.
Do not apply to poorly drained soils or soils with a compaction layer, as herbicide injury may occur. Heavy rain (25 mm per
day or 50 mm over a 3- to 7-day period) on very sandy soils (< 15 % clay) low in organic matter (< 1 %) can reduce weed
Precautions control.
Use an efficient agitation mechanism.
Add metolachlor last in tank mixtures and mix thoroughly.

METRIBUZIN
HRAC Group = C1 Inhibits photosynthesis (conversion of light to chemical energy)
Weeds controlled Annual grasses and broadleaf weeds
Variable control Yellow watergrass
Site of absorption Mainly through roots but also through foliage
Climatic requirements You need 10-15 mm rain within 5-10 days after spray. Ideally conditions should be warm and optimal for plant growth.
0-5 unfurled leaves. Generally, metribuzin has little effect on plant or ratoon cane growth, and the mixture with diuron is
Maximum cane size before applying as a directed spray
also safe.
Level of management required Medium
Very high leaching in sandy soils with low organic matter. Moderately adsorbed in soils with high clay and organic matter
Leaching
contents. Adsorption decreases as pH increases.
Label band colour of worst ingredient Blue. Toxic and described as requiring caution
Toxicity to rats Medium (ORAL LD50 1000-2000 mg/kg)
Toxicity to birds High (LD50 200-900 mg/kg)
Toxicity to bees Medium-high toxicity (LD50 70-1000 ug/BEE)
Toxicity to fish Medium (LC50 50-300 mg/L)
Spray rate of water 200-300 litres per hectare
Increase herbicide application rate according to Clay content.
Pre-emergence:
Metribuzin plus diuron will suppress Cyperus esculentus . For control of grasses and especially Panicum maximum ,
application should be done pre emergence. Cyperus rotundus and Solanum nigrum are normally not controlled.
Comments Post-emergence:
Spray grass weeds (especially Panicum maximum ) before the 2–3 leaf stage and broadleaf weeds before the 4–6 leaf
stage. Add paraquat at the recommended rate to metribuzin plus diuron or to metribuzin plus ametryn to enhance efficacy,
particularly where Panicum maximum is a problem.
Heavy rains following application will cause leaching of the product and a decrease in the efficacy.
Precautions Plant residues or stubble (mulch) covering the soil, may adversely affect efficacy.

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Precautions
Do not apply on soils with less than 6% clay, because it is likely that nematicides will be used and interactions can occur

METRIBUZIN + CHLORIMURON‐ETHYL
Inhibits photosynthesis (conversion of light to chemical energy), cell division and protein or fat synthesis and hence growth
HRAC Group = C1 + B
and development
Weeds controlled Sedges, broadleaf weeds and some grasses
Variable control
Site of absorption Foliage and roots
Climatic requirements You need moist soil then >20 mm rain within 1-3 days after spray.
0 unfurled leaves. It can be phytotoxic to sugarcane and therefore should be applied as soon after planting or harvesting as
Maximum cane size before applying as a directed spray
possible. Apply as a directed inter-row spray, avoid foliar contact and excessive overlapping
Level of management required Medium
Leaching Very high leaching. Moderately adsorbed in soils with high clay and organic matter contents.
Label band colour of worst ingredient Blue. Toxic and described as requiring caution
Toxicity to rats Medium (ORAL LD50 1000-2000 mg/kg)
Toxicity to birds High (LD50 200-900 mg/kg)
Toxicity to bees Very high (LC50 0.023-1.0 mg/L)
Medium (LC50 50-300 mg/L).
Toxicity to fish
Toxic to fish and other aquatic organisms.
Spray rate of water 200-400 litres per hectare
Increase herbicide application rate according to Clay content. Do not exceed label recommendations.
Pre-emergence:
Only a few grasses are controlled by this product. For purple watergrass, apply before any signs of emergence,
immediately after planting or after harvesting. Soil disturbance before spraying, e.g. discing before planting or cultivating
ratoon interrows breaks up tuber chains and results in uniform growth more susceptible to control. However, it also spreads
tubers in the field.
Post-emergence:
Comments
Use a recommended surfactant. Failure to include a surfactant may significantly reduce efficacy.
Broad leaf weeds: Apply pre-emergence to early post emergence but not later than the 4-leaf stage of development.
Application after the 4-leaf stage may be too late for effective control.
Grasses and yellow watergrass: Apply pre-emergence to early post emergence but not later than the 3 leaf stage of
development. Application to tillered grasses will be too late for effective control.
Purple watergrass: Applications made post-emergence will result in partial control (60 %) only.
Do not spray in stressed cane. Crop damage may occur if the recommended dosage rates are exceeded. Lengthy wet or
cold conditions soon after application may result in leaf chlorosis. Cool, dry conditions prevailing after treatment may
reduce efficacy.
Avoid soils with poor drainage or compacted conditions. Avoid soils with exceptional high clay content, high cation
exchange capacities and exceptionally high organic matter. Avoid leaching, especially in sandy soils with low organic
matter. Extended residual activity may result when applied to soils with a water pH above 7.0 and/or soils containing free
Precautions lime or if more than one application is made in the same season. The product usually works better in sandy soil, but
interaction may occur with nematicides.
Rainfall within 2 hours reduces efficacy on emerged weeds.
Always keep the spray mixture agitated.
Do not spray on or near desirable trees or plants or where their
roots may extend or could come in contact with the herbicide.

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 METRIBUZIN + DIURON
HRAC Group = C1 + C2 Inhibits photosynthesis (conversion of light to chemical energy)
Weeds controlled Annual grasses and broadleaf weeds
Variable control Yellow watergrass
Site of absorption Mainly through roots but also through foliage
Climatic requirements You need moist soil then 15-20 mm rain within 7 days after spray
0-5 unfurled leaves. Relatively safe but recommended that the product be applied as a directed spray in the inter-row area.
Maximum cane size before applying as a directed spray
High rates can affect cane growth of most varieties.
Level of management required Medium
Very high leaching in sandy soils with low organic matter. Moderately adsorbed in soils with high clay and organic matter
Leaching
contents. Adsorption decreases as pH increases.
Label band colour of worst ingredient Blue. Toxic and described as requiring caution
Toxicity to rats Medium (ORAL LD50 1000-2000 mg/kg)
Toxicity to birds High (LD50 200-900 mg/kg)
Toxicity to bees Medium high toxicity (LD50 70-1000 ug/BEE)
Toxicity to fish High (LC50 1-20 mg/L)
Spray rate of water 200-300 litres per hectare
Increase herbicide application rate according to Clay content.
Preferably apply pre-emergence or at the latest, very early post-emergence of the weeds. Broadleaf weeds must not be
taller than 3-5 cm at time of application. If grasses are present, apply before tillering and preferably before plants are
Comments
beyond the 2-leaf stage.
Where these weeds have developed further, add paraquat to the spray mixture at the recommended rate.
Avoid excessive overlapping of spray swaths and double spraying.
Do not apply near desirable plants or trees.
Prevent application directly to or drift onto water or wetlands.
Do not apply within 10 m of permanent water. Do not apply where run-off from treated areas will contaminate water
Precaustions sources.
Do not mix or load within 20 m of any water body.
Heavy rains following application can cause leaching of the product. Plant residues or stubble (trash) covering the soil may
adversely affect efficacy. Metribuzin mixtures are not recommended on soils with less than 5% clay, because it is likely that
nematicides will be used and interactions can occur

MSMA
HRAC Group = Z Unknown mode of action
Weeds controlled Grasses (including Panicum maximum and Rottboellia conchinchinensis)
Variable control
Site of absorption Foliage. Kills existing weeds only - no residual control.
Climatic requirements Hot and humid conditions
MSMA scorches contacted cane foliage severely and retards cane growth. Severe cases may result in some yield loss, but
Maximum cane size before applying as a directed spray
if growing conditions are favourable the crop will recover before harvest. Always direct spray away from cane foliage.
Level of management required Medium
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Label band colour of worst ingredient Yellow. Toxic and described as harmful
High (ORAL LD50 280-1000 mg/kg).
Toxicity to rats
Can be highly toxic to wildlife and grazing stock.
Toxicity to birds Medium (LD50 900-2000 mg/kg)
Medium-high toxicity (LD50 70-1000 ug/BEE).
Toxicity to bees
Can be toxic to bees.
Toxicity to fish Low (LC50 1800 mg/L - NON TOXIC)
Spray rate of water 300-500 litres per hectare
Increase herbicide application rate according to
MSMA controls large tillered grasses at the following heights:
Rottboellia conchinchinensis (10-50 cm),
Panicum and Digitaria spp., Sorghum verticilliflorum (10-30 cm),
Urochloa panicoides: less than 3 cm.
Comments Sorghum bicolor and Eleusine indica (10-30 cm) are severely suppressed. Perennial stools of Panicum species may not
be completely killed and may require follow-up spray on regrowth.
Mixtures with diuron or ametryn improve control of grasses.
Cyperus spp.: pre-flowering to flowering is severely suppressed. A repeat application may be necessary when chlorotic
watergrass plants show signs of greening up after the first application.
Some MSMA formulations contain a surfactant in a concentration that provides best results. It is not necessary to add
additional surfactants to the spray tank. Follow the label.
Prevent pollution of water sources that are utilized for drinking. Do not spray on overcast or cloudy days. Apply during
warm, sunny weather when weeds are in an active stage of growth. (Best results are obtained at air temperatures above 21
°C).
Do not apply if the weeds are wet or if rain is expected within 24 hours after application as this may reduce efficacy.
Avoid spray drift onto other crops, grazing rivers or dams.

PARAQUAT
HRAC Group = D Inhibits transfer of chemical energy to sugar
Weeds controlled Annual grasses and broadleaf weeds
Variable control Yellow and purple watergrass. Suppression only.
No persistence in soil. Only kills existing weeds. Only acts on foliage. A contact chemical, not systemic so translocation into
Site of absorption
weeds is limited.
Climatic requirements No rain during spraying.
Paraquat causes severe scorching to cane foliage.
Application over cane with more than three unfurled leaves per shoot will set it back.
Maximum cane size before applying as a directed spray Ratoon cane: Direct paraquat and mixtures containing paraquat away from cane foliage.
Plant cane: Apply paraquat and mixtures containing paraquat preferably no later than the spike stage of growth. Read the
label.
Spot-spraying: Paraquat can be used for spot-spraying, preferably with shields to protect the cane.
Level of management required High (health and safety)
Leaching Inactivated by soil binding
Label band colour of worst ingredient Yellow-Red. Highly toxic and described as requiring extreme caution
Toxicity to rats Very high (ORAL LD50 48-160 mg/kg). Toxic in contact with skin and if swallowed. Very toxic by inhalation.
Toxicity to birds High (ORAL LD50 280-1000 mg/kg)
Toxicity to bees Low or no toxicity (LD50 1000 ug/BEE - NON TOXIC)

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 High toxicity to fish (LC50 1-20 mg/L). Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic
Toxicity to fish
environment.
Spray rate of water Spray water rate depends on weed size and density
Increase herbicide application rate according to For example, size and density of weeds.
Paraquat is a non-selective contact chemical and will kill most young annual grasses and broadleaf weeds. It will knock
down yellow or purple watergrass but control is short-lived.
Comments
Adding diuron improves its effect, particularly on grasses and the mixture is useful for weeds which are too big for other
chemical treatments, i.e. grasses beyond the 2-4 leaf stage and after tillering, and for broadleaf weeds taller than 10 cm.
Paraquat is very poisonous (Group 2) and produces very small droplets when sprayed. Do not inhale or spill concentrate
on skin.
Only use clean water. Do not use muddy water.
Avoid spray drift onto other crops, grazing rivers or dams.
Inconsistent and variable control of weeds is due to e.g.
 Stress conditions (drought, cold or heat),
 Plants with foliage with pronounced waxy layers (e.g. Portulaca),
Precautions  Inconsistent relationship between above soil and subsoil plant tissue ( Conyza bonariensis after dry periods or growth
during the winter).
 Plants with natural or acquired resistance to paraquat based products (e.g. Commelina, Ipomoea, Conyza),
 Poor coverage and penetration of exposed leaves,
 Regrowth by plants with bulbs and tubers e.g. Cyperus spp,
 Growth tips protected by leaf sheaths covering growth points,
 Periods or growth during the winter,
 Poor water quality.

PARAQUAT + DIURON
HRAC Group = D + C Inhibits photosynthesis (conversion of light to chemical energy) and transfer of chemical energy to sugar
Weeds controlled Annual grasses and broadleaf weeds
Variable control Yellow and purple watergrass
Site of absorption Foliage and roots. Early – late post-emergence
No rain during spraying. Active growing conditions. Best results are obtained in moist soil when rainfall moves the herbicide
Climatic requirements
into the soil soon after application.
Paraquat causes severe scorching to cane foliage. When cane has more than three unfurled leaves per shoot at the time
Maximum cane size before applying as a directed spray of spraying, growth will be set back by applications over the cane. Spray should be directed away from foliage in ratoon
cane and should preferably be applied no later than the spike stage of growth in plant cane.
Level of management required High (health and safety)
Leaching Adsorbed by soils with high clay and organic matter content.
Yellow-Red. Highly toxic and described as requiring extreme caution. These products can kill if swallowed – never
Label band colour of worst ingredient
repack from the container.
Toxicity to rats Very high (ORAL LD50 48-160 mg/kg). Toxic in contact with skin and if swallowed. Very toxic by inhalation.
Toxicity to birds High (ORAL LD50 280-1000 mg/kg)
Toxicity to bees Can be toxic.
High toxicity to fish (LC50 1-20 mg/L). Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic
Toxicity to fish
environment.
200-400 litres per ha. Use the higher rate where severe weed infestations are anticipated or where longer residual activity
Spray rate of water
is required on heavier soils.
Increase herbicide application rate according to Depends on the formulation. Follow label recommendations.

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 A non-selective chemical that will kill most young annual grasses and broadleaf weeds. It can control Panicum maximum
before 4 cm and before tillering.
Comments Apply when the weeds are in the early post-emergence stage just prior to or at spiking stage in plant cane. It can be used
as a directed pre-canopy spray in both plant and ratoon cane or for spot spraying. Use a high water volume for spraying
dense weed growth. Resistance against the following species has been reported: Bidens spp, Plantago spp, Lolium spp.
Paraquat is very poisonous (Group 2) and produces very small droplets when sprayed.
Do not inhale spray mist! Do not spill concentrate on skin
Precautions
These products can kill if swallowed – never repack from the container.
Use clean water only.

PENDIMETHALIN
HRAC Group = K1 Inhibits cell division and development through other pathways
Weeds controlled Seeding grasses and annual broadleaf weeds
Variable control Yellow watergrass
Site of absorption Roots
For good control of Rottboellia, it is critical to leach herbicide into soil with 20 to 50 mm sprinkler irrigation within 0-3 days
of application.
Climatic requirements
In rainfed conditions soils must be moist with rainfall occurring within three days of spraying to ensure that the herbicides
move into the soil profile and reach the root zone of germinating weeds.
Plant cane: Apply within two days of planting.
Maximum cane size before applying as a directed spray
Ratoon cane: Apply not later than seven days after cutting.
Level of management required Medium
Leaching Adsorbed by clay and organic matter.
Label band colour of worst ingredient Yellow. Toxic and described as harmful
Toxicity to rats Medium (ORAL LD50 1000-2000 mg/kg)
Toxicity to birds Medium (LD50 900-2000 mg/kg)
Toxicity to bees Medium-high toxicity (LD50 70-1000 ug/BEE)
High (LC50 1-20 mg/L).
Toxicity to fish
Toxic to fish and other aquatic organisms.
Spray rate of water 150-250 litres per hectare
Increase herbicide application rate according to Clay content
Pre-emergence:
Very good pre-emergence control of difficult seeding grasses like Rottboellia and Panicum maximum . For good control of
Comments Rottboellia, it is critical to leach herbicide into soil with 20 to 50 mm sprinkler irrigation within 0-3 days of application.
Mixtures with diuron increase the spectrum of weeds that can be controlled.
The formulation Parabat is registered in combination with with Extreme Plus and this improves control of Cyperus species
Avoid inhalation.
Precautions The mixture with diuron should be continually agitated.
If the specified application timing is not adhered to, or if dry conditions are allowed to prevail, only partial weed control may
be achieved.

SAFLUFENACIL + DIMETHENAMID‐P
HRAC Group = E + K3 Inhibits development of pigments and also protein or fat synthesis and hence groth and development.

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Weeds controlled Pre-emergent control of annual grasses, and annual broadleaf weeds and suppression of yellow watergrass
Variable control Yellow watergrass
Site of absorption Uptake occurs between germination of the seed and emergence of the seedling from the soil.
Climatic requirements Application must be followed by 10-15 mm of rain, or sprinkler irrigation, before the weeds emerge.
Maximum cane size before applying as a directed spray Do not apply after emergence of the crop as this will result in crop damage.
Level of management required Medium
Leaching
Label band colour of worst ingredient Blue. Toxic and described as requiring caution.
Toxicity to rats Low (ORAL LD50 2000-8000 mg/kg)
Toxicity to birds
Toxicity to bees
Very high (LC50 18 mg/L). Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic
Toxicity to fish
environment.
Spray rate of water Minimum of 200 litres per hectare
Increase herbicide application rate according to Apply at recommended dosage of 1,5 litres per Hecate.
The product must be applied as an overall application at planting of the crop, or within three days thereof, and pre-
Comments
emergence of the weeds. Weeds that have emerged at time of application will not be controlled.
Avoid overlapping spray swaths.
Weed control may be reduced if:
 Heavy rains erode or wash away the soil surface containing product.
 Heavy rainfall, or irrigation, shortly after application may reduce residual activity.
 There is surface trash. Application to loose trash that may be displaced by wind can result in reduced efficacy.
Do not apply the product in the following situations as crop damage may occur:
Precautions
 On poorly drained soils.
 Soils with a compaction layer.
 Soils with nutrient deficiencies.
 Where soil capping occurs, prior to the emergence of the seedlings, or if seedling germination is retarded.
Avoid spray drift onto desirable vegetation.
Prevent contamination of grazing, rivers, dams and areas not under treatment.

SULCOTRIONE + ATRAZINE
HRAC Group = F2 + C1 Inhibits photosynthesis (conversion of light to chemical energy) and also development of pigments
Weeds controlled Annual grasses and broadleaf weeds
Variable control Suppression only of yellow watergrass
Site of absorption Mainly foliage, some root uptake
Moist soil with actively growing weeds. Continuous wet, rainy conditions after a post-emergence application may reduce
Climatic requirements
efficacy of the product.
Maximum cane size before applying as a directed spray Cane leaves can be up to 1m high
Level of management required High (high leaching potential)
Leaching High potential. Adsorbed by clay and organic matter
Label band colour of worst ingredient Yellow. Toxic and described as harmful
Toxicity to rats Low (ORAL LD50 2000-8000 mg/kg)
Toxicity to birds Low (LD50 2000-20000 mg/kg)
Toxicity to bees Low or no toxicity (LD50 1000 ug/BEE - NON TOXIC)

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Toxicity to fish High (LC50 1-20 mg/L). Toxic to fish and aquatic organisms.
Spray rate of water 200-300 litres per hectare
Increase herbicide application rate according to Dosage rate is not influenced by the clay content of the soil.
It will control some annual grasses and many broadleaf weeds, e.g. pigweed, commelina, and at higher rates, e.g. morning
glory.
Comments The product can be applied pre- or post-emergence of either crop or weeds. Do not add a surfactant for post-emergence
application. When applying post-emergence the weeds must be at the correct growth stage (see label).
Refer to label before planting cover crops.
Avoid leaching, especially in sandy soils.
Do not add additional Atrazine
Use only water of a high quality and low soluble salt content.
Use a recommended buffer as required.
Ensure thorough agitation is maintained at all times.
Do not mix, load or apply within at least 15 metre from bore holes, streams or rivers. Do not apply within at least 60 metre
from dams. Do not spray near desirable trees or plants or where their roots may extend. Avoid drift onto other crops,
grazing, rivers, dams or nearby water sources.
Precautions Efficacy is reduced with:
 Dry soil conditions after pre-emergence application
 Continual overcast and rainy conditions after a post-emergence application
 In areas with a high soil organic matter content the period of weed control may be shorter
For post-emergence application, avoid:
 Stress conditions of weeds caused by drought, cold weather conditions, disease, insect damage, mineral element
deficiencies and waterlogging.
 Application to weeds beyond the optimum growth stage.
 Application to weeds that are not actively growing.

SULFENTRAZONE
HRAC Group = E Inhibits development of pigments
Weeds controlled Range of broadleaf weeds, grasses and Cyperus esculentus
Variable control
Site of absorption Absorbed by roots and shoots of germinating seeds and seedlings
Climatic requirements Apply onto moist soil, rain or irrigation is required within one week after application to obtain best results.
Maximum cane size before applying as a directed spray Sulfentrazone can cause a temporary red scorch to leaves that have been sprayed.
Level of management required Medium
Leaching Sulfentrazone is not strongly adsorbed by clay or organic matter. This chemical is moderately mobile in the soil.
Label band colour of worst ingredient Blue. Toxic and described as requiring caution
Toxicity to rats Low (ORAL LD50 2000-8000 mg/kg)
Toxicity to birds Low (LD50 2000-20000 mg/kg)
Toxicity to bees
Toxicity to fish Medium (LC50 50-300 mg/L). Toxic to fish and other aquatic organisms.
Spray rate of water 200-400 litres per hectare
Increase herbicide application rate according to Only one application rate is given for soils above 20% clay content.
Lands infested with Cyperus rotundus are likely to have a dense and extensive system of rhizomes and tubers which
Comments produce hardy plants. To achieve maximum benefit plan three sprays, the first at planting and then directly after the cane is
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 Plant cane: Prepare soil using good agricultural practices.
Ratoon cane: remove debris from soil surface before spraying.
Apply pre-emergence to soils with a clay content >15 %.
High rainfall (> 450 mm) will cause movement of the product in coarse soils which can result in poor weed and residual
control.
Precautions As soil pH increases, sulfentrazone availability increases. Irrigation with highly alkaline water (pH of 7.5 and above)
following soil application can also significantly increase the availability of sulfentrazone in soil solution. The total amount of
sulfentrazone available in solution, in any given soil, is determined by the interaction of soil type (clay content), OM content
and pH.
Avoid spray drift onto other crops, grazing, rivers and dams.
Prevent drift by adhering to spray procedures.

TEBUTHIURON
HRAC Group = C2 Inhibits photosynthesis (conversion of light to chemical energy)
Weeds controlled Grasses and broadleaf weeds
Variable control
Site of absorption Mainly roots, but also foliage
Rain or a moderate irrigation is required to leach tebuthiuron into the top layer of soil where seeds germinate. Apply when
Climatic requirements
conditions favour active growth.
Maximum cane size before applying as a directed spray 0-5 unfurled leaves
Level of management required Medium
Leaching Little leaching can be expected, as this product is bound to clay and organic matter.
Label band colour of worst ingredient Yellow. Toxic and described as harmful
Toxicity to rats High (ORAL LD50 280-1000 mg/kg)
Toxicity to birds Medium (LD50 900-2000 mg/kg)
Toxicity to bees Low or no toxicity (LD50 1000 ug/BEE - NON TOXIC)
Toxicity to fish Medium (LC50 50-300 mg/L)
Spray rate of water 200-300 litres per hectare
Increase herbicide application rate according to Clay content
Effective on grasses, broadleaf and woody weeds.
Can be applied as a pre- or an early post-emergence herbicide to both plant and ratoon sugarcane.
Comments Pre-emergence: Combine tebuthiuron with ametryn or diuron to a soil surface that is free of cane trash, clods and
established weeds. Do not apply to soil that is excessively dry or wet.
Post-emergence: Combine tebuthiuron with ametryn or diuron plus a recommended surfactant. Ensure that broadleaf
weeds and grasses have not developed beyond the four leaf stage at the time of treatment.
Do not apply near trees or other desirable plants as the product may leach into the root zone.
Do not apply to cane trash or to soils of over 10 % organic material content, nor to soils of under 8 % clay content.
Precautions
Do not plant any crop other than sugarcane within two years of application.
The spray mixture should be agitated continuously before and during application.

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