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Apparent Atrazine 900 WG Herbicide Booklet 1

The document provides detailed instructions for the use of various herbicides for weed control in crops such as maize, sorghum, and canola across different states in Australia. It includes specific rates, application methods, and critical comments regarding timing and conditions for effective use. Additionally, it emphasizes the importance of adhering to safety directions and environmental considerations during application.
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Apparent Atrazine 900 WG Herbicide Booklet 1

The document provides detailed instructions for the use of various herbicides for weed control in crops such as maize, sorghum, and canola across different states in Australia. It includes specific rates, application methods, and critical comments regarding timing and conditions for effective use. Additionally, it emphasizes the importance of adhering to safety directions and environmental considerations during application.
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CAUTION SITUATION & CROP WEEDS CONTROLLED STATE RATE CRITICAL COMMENTS

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN Maize, Sweetcorn Amaranths, Annual Ground All States 2.5 – 3.3 Pre-plant, Pre-emergence or Post-emergence application: Use lower
READ SAFETY DIRECTIONS BEFORE OPENING OR USING IRRIGATED & DRYLAND Cherry, Barnyard Grass, Black kg/ha rate where broadleaf weeds are the major problem and higher rate where
Bindweed (Climbing Buckwheat), grasses are the major problem or on heavy soils.
Blackberry Nightshade, Bladder For post-emergence application use a non-ionic surfactant.
Ketmia, Burrs, Caltrop, Cobbler’s
Pegs, Common Thornapple,
Crowsfoot Grass, Dwarf Marigold,
Fat-hen, Love Grass, Mintweed,
Parthenium Weed, Pigeon Grass,
Pigweed, Plains Grass, Potato
Weed, Prickly Paddy Melon,

Atrazine 900 WG Maize & Sorghum


Spring Grass, Summer Grass,
Wireweed
Black Pigweed Central Qld 1.2 kg/ha Pre-emergence
Only 350 g or 1.2 Post-emergence: Use lower rate for seedlings (2 true leaves). For plants
HERBICIDE kg/ha up to 3cm in diameter use higher rate. Add a non-ionic surfactant.
Thornapple (Datura spp.) & other Qld, NSW 830 g – 1.1 Use the lower rate when weeds are small and actively growing. Use the
ACTIVE CONSTITUENT: 900 g/kg ATRAZINE broadleaf weeds including Annual only kg/ha plus higher rate for larger weeds or when the plants are not actively growing.
Ground Cherry, Bladder Ketmia, 300 – 500 Spray when the crop has 4-6 fully expanded leaves and secondary roots
Caltrop, Bellvine, Mintweed, mL/ha Tordon have developed. Do not add surfactants or crop oil. If rotating to winter
GROUP C HERBICIDE Noogoora Burr, Wild Gooseberry, 75-D cereal crops do not apply this tank mixture within 6 months of the expected
Pigweed, Black Pigweed, sowing date. For other crops of situations observe plant back information on
Amaranthus spp. Sesbania Pea, the respective product labels.
For the control of weeds and grasses in Sorghum, Maize, Sugar Wandering Jew
Cane, TT-Canola, Lucerne and for fallow area maintenance and Potatoes Knockdown of existing weed Vic, Tas 1.3 kg plus Apply after potato haulms have dried off and weeds are at seeding stage.
other situations as per the Directions for Use table. growth and residual control of only 4.6 L amitrole
IMPORTANT: Read this leaflet before use. the following weeds and grasses, (250 g/L) with
as an aid to the harvesting of ammonium
potatoes: Capeweed, Clovers, thiocyanate
Cruciferous Weeds, Paterson’s (250 g/L)
APVMA Approval No: 65156/50303 Curse, Ryegrass, Variegated
Thistle, Winter Grass
APPARENT PTY LTD A.C.N. 143 724 136 Lucerne Mintweed All States 600 g/ha Apply when first germination of seedlings are 5-8cm high and actively
Suite G.08 | 762 Toorak Road, Hawthorn East VIC 3123 Australia growing. Use a low volume boom spray apply 140-170 L spray mixture/ha.
T +61 3 9822 1321 F +61 3 9817 7845 E [email protected] DO NOT TREAT LUCERNE STANDS UNDER 1 YEAR OLD.
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www.apparentag.com.au Sugar Cane Giant Sensitive Plant Qld, WA 2.2-3.3 kg/ha Apply when soil is moist. Avoid spraying weeds under stress. Apply by
Plant & ratoon only ground rig only and obtain good cover of target weeds. Use high rates
Barnyard Grasses, Blue Top, Qld, WA, towards the higher end of the range where heavy soil or high trash levels
Borreria (Square Weed), Budda NSW only are present. Use higher rates for grasses.
DIRECTIONS FOR USE Pea, Cobblers-Pegs, Crowsfoot Approximate period of weed control: 2.2kg – up to 4 weeks. 3.3kg –
RESTRAINTS: Grass, Flannel Weed, Paddy’s up to 10 weeks. A pre-emergent application is preferred for grasses.
Lucerne (Common sida), Control of emerging broadleaf weeds: Where plants are large or
DO NOT use a pre-emergence spray on light, sandy soils. Pigweed, Sesbania, Sida Retusa, conditions dry add 800mL of Amine 625 plus a non-ionic surfactant. Good
DO NOT use on weeds over 4cm tall. Spiny Spider Flower (Wild Rose), coverage is essential. Use higher rate when up to 14 weeks residual control
DO NOT apply to waterlogged soil. Stinking Passion Vine, Summer of broadleaf weeds is required.
DO NOT apply if heavy rains or storms that are likely to cause surface runoff are forecast within two days of application. Grasses, Sweet Briar, Vines. If grasses are a problem, this product should be applied prior to weed
DO NOT irrigate to the point of runoff for at least two days after application. emergence. If emerged grasses are present add Paraquat 250 Herbicide at
DO NOT use as a pre-emergence application in Sorghum, Broom Millet or Saccaline during the wet season in the northern irrigation areas of Western Australia. 1.2-1.7 L/ha.
DO NOT apply product to any drainage line. Drainage lines show evidence of the action of periodically flowing water (for example, gravel, pebble, rock and sand bed, scour African Stargrass, Bellvine, 3.3 kg plus Apply as a pre-emergence or early post-emergence application to both crop
hole or nick point) and/or an incised channel at least 30cm deep. Billygoat Weed, Chinese Burr, 4 L ametryn and weeds.
DO NOT handle, mix, apply or conduct testing operations in areas susceptible to run-off where drainage results in rapid entry into waterways, particularly where no specific Crowsfoot Grass, Cupid’s Flower, (500 g/L) If weeds and grasses are present at time of application, these should be
and effective action has been taken to prevent run-off into waterways. These areas may include areas mounded perpendicular to the contour, roads, access tracks, snig Flannel Weed, Gambia Pea, Green in sufficient actively growing and not exceed the 3 to 4 leaf stage.
tracks, and compacted log dumps. Summer Gras, Mossman River water for Aim to apply onto moist soil and when rain likely to occur within 10 days
Grass, Rattlepod, Summer Grass thorough of application. Application may be as either a band or blanket spray. When
Soil Moisture coverage
The product requires rainfall or irrigation to move it down through the soil into the weed root zone to make it effective. Sufficient rain or irrigation to thoroughly wet the soil applying after the cane has emerged, use directed spray to minimise
through the weed root zone should occur or be made within 10 days after spraying. contact of the spray with the cane plants.
TT Canola: DO NOT use or apply this product post-emergence on raised beds or where furrows have been created in the soil for the purposes of holding or channelling water. Warning: Some phytotoxicity may be observed in Q90.
Lupins – Weed Free Capeweed, Turnip, Wild Radish, WA only 280-560 Apply to bare moist soil immediately before or at seeding. Application
SITUATION & CROP WEEDS CONTROLLED STATE RATE
CRITICAL COMMENTS Seedbed Doublegee, Clovers & Medics, g/ha plus should not be made to ridged or excessively cloddy soil. Incorporation by
Canola (Triazine Tolerant Capeweed, Charlock, Clover, All States This use is subject to an Integrated Weed Management Strategy for
1.1 to 2.2 Mustard, Wireweed. 280 – 560 g/ the sowing operation should not exceed 5 cm. Sufficient rainfalls to wet the
varieties only) Corn Gromwell, Doublegee, the use of triazine herbicides in triazine tolerant (TT) canola.
kg/ha Suppression of Annual Grass ha Genfarm soil though the weed root zone (20 to 30mm) is necessary within 2 to 3
Pre emergence or post Fumitories, Geraniums, Ivy-leaf See General Instructions: Integrated Weed Management Strategy Weeds Simagen weeks of application. Results can be variable if seasonal conditions are dry
sowing Speedwell, London Rocket, for TT – Canola. 900 DF prior to sowing and Lupins are sown into a dry or low moisture seedbed.
Pre emergence only Mustards, Turnips, Paterson’s Can be applied up to a week before sowing or post-sowing pre-emergence Apply a maximum of 930 g/ha of the mixture on yellow sands. Apply 1.2
Curse, Shepherd’s Purse, Silver (ideally incorporated by harrows). For best results, apply to bare moist soil, kg/ha on all other soil types.
Grass (Vulpia). either immediately before seeding or as a pre-emergence treatment at N.B. Some early crop phytotoxicity may be observed particularly on yellow
Suppression of Annual Ryegrass, or within 7 days of planting. Sufficient rainfall (20-30mm) to wet the soil sands carrying native pear and pine vegetation.
Barley Grass, Brome Grass, Wild through the weed root zone is necessary within 2-3weeks of application. Caution: DO NOT use on white or grey sands.
Oats and Wild Radish. Application should not be made to ridged or excessively cloddy soil. When Eucalyptus and Pinus Common Sow Thistle, Mouse-ear All States 5-8.8 kg/ha Pre-planting: Graze the area heavily and apply the tank mixture by boom
applied before seeding, incorporate to a depth of 5cm. radiata plantations Chickweed, Sand Brome, Silver spray or aircraft no more than two weeks before planting.
Canola (Triazine Tolerant Annual Ryegrass (1-2 leaf stage 0.5 to 1.1 This use is subject to an Integrated Weed Management Strategy for Grass, Wild Oats, Yorkshire Fog Post-planting: Apply the mixture by boom spray either immediately after
varieties only) only). Mustards, Wild Radish, kg/ha the use of triazine herbicides in triazine tolerant (TT) canola. Grass or within 1 month of planting. Application must be made before the Spring
Post-emergence Turnips. See General Instructions: Integrated Weed Management Strategy Capeweed, Clover, Ryegrass NSW, Vic, flush commences. Use lower rates where broadleaf weeds are the major
application for TT Canola. Spear Thistle Seedlings Tas, SA, problem and higher rates where grasses are the major problem.
Apply to moist soil when weeds are actively growing. The addition of 0.5 – WA, ACT Use up to 8.8 kg/ha on clay loams and heavier textured soils. Apply a
1% v/v of crop oil will enhance post emergence activity. only maximum of 5 kg/ha for sandy soils and soils described as highly erodible,
Cold water: Under cold water conditions (10°C or less), use Hasten as a apply a maximum of 5kg per hectare. DO NOT apply with a knapsack sprayer.
crop oil. Pinus radiata Wild Oats, Silver Grass, Ryegrass, ACT, Vic, 1.6-2.2 kg/ Pre-planting or Post-planting: Spray to pine seedlings. Use the higher
DO NOT apply more than one post-emergence application. Plantations Yorkshire Fog Grass, Sand Brome, SA, WA, ha plus 5.6 rate where grasses are a problem. Preferably apply as a strip, rather than a
Sorghum, Broom Millet, Amaranths, Annual Ground 2 kg/ha Pre-planting or Pre-emergence only: Use this technique where grasses Mouse-ear Chickweed, Capeweed, Tas, NSW – 8 L Nufarm blanket application. Method of application – Refer to APPLICATION TABLE.
Saccaline and Forage Cherry, Barnyard Grass, are likely to be the major problem. Clovers, Sowthistle Seedlings only Amitrole T
Sorghum - DRYLAND Blackberry Nightshade, Bladder 2 kg/ha Pre-plant or Pre-emergence followed by a Post-emergence Grass Pastures Giant Sensitive Plant QLD only 2.2 to 3.3 Post-emergence only: Apply to moist soil and when rain is likely. Use the
Ketmia, Burrs, Caltrop, Common followed by application: Use this technique where long term weed control is required kg/ha higher rate when long residual control is required.
Thornapple, Crowsfoot Grass, 1.3 kg/ha of because of heavy rainfall or prolonged wet conditions following the initial Grass seed crops – Brome Grass All States 1.0 to 1.2 Apply after the Autumn break where Brome grass is emerging. Apply by low
Dwarf Marigold, Fat-hen, Love application or because dry weather follows sowing and spraying and weed (Established stands of kg/ha volume boom spray.
Grass, Mintweed, Parthenium grass growth occurs. Sirocco Phalaris, Demeter Billygoat Weed (Blue Top), Qld only 2.5-3.3 kg/haPre-emergence: Apply at or immediately after planting, preferably to a
weed, Pigeon Grass, Pigweed, 2.0 – 2.5 Post-emergence only: Use the lower rate where broadleaf weed problem Fescue and Currie Cobbler’s-pegs, Crowsfoot Grass, moist soil, and before crop and weeds germinate. Use the lowest rate on
Plains Grass, Potato Weed, Prickly kg/ha occurs and higher rate where grasses are the major problem. Add a non- Cocksfoot), Seedling Fleabanes, Love Grass, Mexican Panicum Maximum seed crops and the highest rate on Signal Grass when
Paddy Melon, Spring Grass, ionic surfactant. Signal grass & Panicum Poppy, Setaria spp., Sida spp., grasses are likely to be the major problem. Guinea grass, Panics and Green
Sorghum, Broom Millet, Sunflowers, Summer Grass, 1.7 kg/ha Pre-plant or Pre-emergence followed by a Post-emergence Maximum Stinking-Roger, Thickhead, Wild Summer Grass (Digitaria spp. and Brachiaria spp.) are not controlled.
Saccaline and Forage Wireweed followed by application (See General Instructions): Use the lower rate on medium Hops, Wild Radish, Woolly Top, Warning: Damage can occur to Panicum Maximum when application is
Sorghum – IRRIGATED 1.4 – 1.6 textured soils and the higher rate where grasses are the major problem or Rhodes Grass. made under cool, dry conditions.
kg/ha on heavy soils. NOTE: When used in Signal Grass and Panicum Maximum user accepts all
Black Bindweed (Climbing NSW, ACT, 2.5 – 3.3 Pre- or Post-emergence only (see General Instructions): Use lower responsibility should any damage occur.
Buckwheat), Cobbler’s pegs, Vic, SA, WA kg/ha rate on light sandy soils and medium textured soils and higher rate where Seedling Ryegrass, Seed Winter Grass, Toad Rush Vic only 480-550 g/ha Use the slower rate at 2-3 leaves and the higher rate at early tillering.
Sesbania, Wild Oats only grasses are the major problem on heavy soils. DO NOT apply as a pre- Crops Winter Grass, Toad Rush, 550 g/ha plus Use at the tillering stage.
emergence application to light sandy soils. Add a non-ionic surfactant to Broadleaf weeds 500 mL/ha
post emergence applications. MCPA 500
Note: Not recommended in the MIA. & 160 mL/
Sorghum, Broom Millet, Black Pigweed, Mintweed QLD only 1.3 kg/ha Pre-planting, Pre-emergence or Post-emergence application: Apply ha Dicamba
Saccaline and Forage when weeds are young (4 to 6 true leaves) and actively growing. 500
Sorghum – IRRIGATED & Established Ryegrass Winter Grass, Toad Rush, 830g-1.1 Apply after good Autumn rains have fallen and conditions are becoming
DRYLAND Seed Crops Loosestrife, Sorrel, Barley Grass, kg/ha cooler – around late May to early June. Graze heavily prior to application.
Sorghum Parthenium Weed All States 3.3 kg/ha Apply as a pre-emergent blanket spray. Add 150 ml of a non-ionic Docks, Soft Brome, Silver Grass Note: Some crop damage may occur on sandy soils. If crop water stressed
surfactant to each 100L spray. then damage may occur. Do not apply Nitrogen prior to spraying.
Black Pigweed, Sesbania Pea 1.1 kg/ha & Post-emergence. Fallow Area Maintenance Broadleaf weeds and grasses VIC only 650-870 g/ha Apply late July – mid September for May – June sowing. Use the higher
400mL/ha (Prior to sowing Wheat, rate for a 14 month fallow. Apply in Feb – April before autumn rains begin.
Amine 625 Peas, Lupins)
SITUATION & CROP WEEDS CONTROLLED STATE RATE CRITICAL COMMENTS GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS To avoid Triazine carry over:
Fallow Area Maintenance Amaranths, Annual Ground NSW, ACT, 2.0-3.3 kg/ha Pre-plant: Apply to moist soil or when rain is imminent and prior to the Before opening, carefully read Directions for Use, Precautionary Statements, On acid soils (pH less than 6.5) – The maximum rate of atrazine 900 g/kg or
(Prior to planting a Cherry, Barnyard Grass, Black Qld only germination of weeds and grasses, or as a tank mixture with a specific Safety Directions and First Aid Instructions. simazine 900 g/kg or a combination of the two products to be applied to the crop
Sorghum crop in a Bindweed (Climbing Buckwheat), knockdown herbicide if weeds and grasses are present. Use the lowest This product is a pre- and post-emergence herbicide, which will selectively control: during the growing season is 2.2 kg/ha.
conservation tillage Blackberry Nightshade, Bladder rate when short-term control of weeds and grasses is required or where a • Weeds and grasses in Canola (Triazine tolerant varieties only), Sorghum, Maize, On alkaline soils (pH greater than 6.5) – The maximum rate of atrazine 900
system) Ketmia, Burrs, Caltrop, Cobbler’s wheat crop will follow sorghum in the rotation. Use higher rate when longer- Sweet Corn, Sugar Cane, Lupins, Broom Millet, Saccaline and Forage Sorghum. g/kg or simazine 900 g/kg or a combination of the two products to be applied to
Pegs, Common Thornapple, term control is required. • Mintweed in established Lucerne. the crop during the growing season is 1.1 kg/ha.
Crowsfoot Grass, Dwarf Marigold, Post-emergence use – It is recommended that atrazine 900 g/kg only be used,
Fat-hen, Love Grass, Mintweed, • Brome Grass in Sirocco Phalaris, Demeter Fescue and Currie Cocksfoot grass
seed crops. and at rates of 1.1 kg/ha or less, on both acid or alkaline soils.
Parthenium weed, Pigeon Grass, SUMMER CROPS
Pigweed, Plains Grass, Potato • Provide weed control of weeds and grasses growing on a fallow in a
Weed, Prickly Paddy Melon, conservation tillage system. Heavy rains immediately following an application tend to result in excessive
Sesbania Pea, Spring Grass, However, established perennial species, large annuals and large broadleaf concentrations of herbicide in the seed furrow, thus encouraging possible crop
Summer Grass, Wild Oats, weeds are not satisfactorily controlled at the rates recommended. It acts mainly injury. This is most likely to occur when a pre-plant or pre-emergence application
Wireweed, Yellow Vine. through root absorption, its effectiveness depends on the occurrence of rainfall is made using rates in excess of 2 kg per hectare. To avoid the likelihood of
or irrigation to move it down into the weed zone. Duration and effectiveness herbicide injury follow time of application (a), (b), or (d) listed below.
Roadside and rights of Parthenium Weed Qld, NSW, 3.3 kg/ha Pre-emergence and Post-emergence: Apply to moist soil, following
way ACT, NT germinating rains and when further follow up rain is imminent. Where of control depends on the amount of chemical applied, soil type, rainfall and TIME OF APPLICATION (Sorghum, Maize, Broom Millet, Saccaline,
only germination has occurred, ensure application is made to seedling plants. particular weed species. Sweet Corn)
NOT TO BE USED FOR ANY PURPOSE, OR IN ANY MANNER, CONTRARY TO THIS LABEL UNLESS AUTHORISED UNDER APPROPRIATE LEGISLATION. The maximum rate of atrazine in all crops except plantation forestry Pre-plant or pre-emergent applications are preferred where grasses are a problem.
WITHHOLDING PERIOD is limited to an amount of product equivalent to 3 kg a.i. atrazine per (a) Pre-plant Application, followed by post-emergence application:
hectare per year. DO NOT exceed this limit, especially when applying an Apply after establishment of the seed bed up to two weeks prior to sowing.
GRAZING atrazine herbicide post-emergence, where an atrazine herbicide has Application should preferably be made to moist soil and rain or irrigation
CANOLA: Pre-emergence application – DO NOT GRAZE OR CUT FOR STOCK FOOD FOR 15 WEEKS AFTER APPLICATION been applied pre-emergence. should follow application. Mechanical incorporation may also assist. If using
Post-emergence application - DO NOT GRAZE OR CUT FOR STOCK FOOD FOR 6 WEEKS AFTER APPLICATION. The maximum rate of application in plantation forestry is an amount of this technique on irrigated crops, then a post-emergence spray must be
OTHER CROPS (EXCEPT CANOLA): product equivalent to 4.5 kg a.i. atrazine per hectare per year in sandy applied after the crop has emerged and developed 2-3 leaves.
DO NOT APPLY TO AREAS THAT WILL OR MAY BE GRAZED OR CUT FOR STOCKFOOD WITHIN 28 DAYS AFTER APPLICATION. soils and those defined as highly erodible, and product equivalent to 8 kg (b) At Sowing Application – followed by post-emergence application:
HARVEST: a.i. atrazine per hectare per year in clay loam and heavier textured soils. Apply at or immediately after planting and before the crop and weeds emerge.
MIXING Application should preferably be made to moist soil and rain or irrigation
NOT REQUIRED WHEN USED AS DIRECTED. should follow application. Mechanical incorporation may also assist. If using
METHOD OF APPLICATION TABLE: Fill spray tank 60-80% full with clean water BEFORE adding Apparent Atrazine
900 WG Herbicide. this technique on irrigated crops, then a post-emergence spray must be
Pinus radiata plantations applied after the crop has emerged and developed 2-3 leaves.
To prevent excessive foaming it is recommended to add Foam-Ex at 20mL/1000L
Type of Application Critical Comments water prior to adding Apparent Atrazine 900 WG Herbicide to the tank. (c) At Sowing Application:
Pre-Planting Graze area heavily and apply the tank mixture no more than 2 weeks before planting. Apply at or immediately after planting and before the crop and weeds emerge.
Begin agitating vigorously and continue agitation during mixing. Application should preferably be made to moist soil and rain or irrigation
Post-Planting Apply tank mixture either immediately after or within one month of planting. Application must be made before the Spring commences. Pour required amount of product steadily into the spray tank. Allow vigorous should follow application. Mechanical incorporation may also assist.
Avoid spraying the pine seedlings by using directed spray. bypass agitation to completely disperse product. Do not dump product into spray (d) Post-emergence Application:
tank all at once. Application must be made to seedling broadleaf weeds and grasses where
After adding required quantity of product and obtaining complete dispersion, they are not more than 1 cm high. Normally the crop is then at 2-3 leaf stage.
continue to fill tank to desired level for spraying. For best results the soil should be moist and rain or irrigation should follow
Thorough agitation of the spray liquid should continue during the entire application. Add a non-ionic surfactant for all post-emergent applications in
spraying operation. sorghum, broom millet and saccaline, and a crop oil at the recommended rate
N.B. Spray solution should not be left standing in the tank overnight. to spray mixture for maize and sweet corn.
Mixing: DO NOT mix, load or apply within 20m of any well, sink holes, APPLICATION
intermittent or perennial stream or river. Ground Application: Application can be made as an overall or band treatment.
INCORPORATION (PRE-PLANT AND AT SOWING APPLICATION) Minimum bandwidth should be 30 cm. Apply 50 to 100 litres per hectare.
This product acts mainly by root absorption. Its effectiveness depends on the Aircraft Application: With aircraft application the need for good soil moisture at
occurrence or rainfall or irrigation to move it down into the weed root zone. the time of application and follow up rain or irrigation within 10 days is most critical.
Sufficient rain or irrigation to thoroughly wet the soil through the weed root zone Apply 20 to 30 litres per hectare. DO NOT use human flaggers when applying by
should occur or be made immediately after application to provide appropriate aircraft, unless protected by engineering controls such as enclosed cabs.
weed control. TT Canola:
Delay in activation of the product may result in some weed growth. DO NOT apply to TT-Canola by aircraft. Apply only with low boom sprayer with
In flood or furrow irrigation situations complete and continued activation of a 60 m buffer zone downwind of treated fields to natural or impounded lakes or
the product may not occur due to a thin band of soil on the surface during or dams, and a 20 m buffer zone for any well, sink hole, intermittent or perennial
after irrigation. Mechanical incorporation after application, using light harrows stream. Apply only to areas where run-off is unlikely to occur or where run-off
to incorporate the product into the soil not more than 4cm deep is required to may be captured by farm earthworks.
ensure the irrigation water activates the product. COMPATIBILITY
Always apply the product to an even unridged seedbed. This product is compatible with Paraquat 250 Herbicide and other residual
RESISTANT WEEDS WARNING herbicides such as Diuron. In Sugar Cane only, addition of Sodium 2,4-D will
assist in short term suppression of Nut-grass and other sedges.
GROUP C HERBICIDE PRECAUTION
Apparent Atrazine 900 WG Herbicide is a member of the triazine group of Re-entry Period
herbicides. This product has the inhibitor of photosynthesis at photosystem II Do not enter treated areas without protective clothing until spray has dried.
mode of action. For weed resistance management the product is a Group C PROTECTION OF CROPS, NATIVE AND OTHER NON-TARGET PLANTS
Herbicide. Some naturally occurring weed biotypes resistant to the product and DO NOT spray foliage of desirable plants.
other inhibitor of photosynthesis at photosystem II herbicides may exist through DO NOT apply high rates of application to heavier soils if roots of desirable
normal genetic variability in any weed population. The resistant individuals can shrubs or trees are near the surface.
eventually dominate the weed population if these herbicides are used repeatedly. DO NOT use in channels or drains.
These resistant weeds will not be controlled by this product or other inhibitor of
photosynthesis at photosystem II herbicides. DO NOT use near newly planted shrubs, young ornamentals and species with
shallow roots, e.g. Prunus species, or trees in sandy porous soils.
Since the occurrence of resistant weeds is difficult to detect prior to use, Apparent
Pty Ltd accepts no liability for any losses that may result from the failure of DO NOT apply under weather conditions, or from spraying equipment, that may
this product to control resistant weeds. Advice as to strategies and alternative cause spray to drift onto nearby susceptible plants/crops, cropping lands or pastures.
treatments that can be used should be obtained from your local supplier, DO NOT apply or drain or flush equipment on or near desirable trees or other
consultant, local Department of Agriculture or Primary Industries Department. plants or on areas where their roots may extend or in locations where the
Any incidents of resistance must be reported to Apparent Pty Ltd, 27 Alfred chemical may be washed or moved into contact with their roots.
Street, Kew, Vic 3101, phone (03) 9817 5536. DO NOT plant crops other than those recommended on this label for at least
INTEGRATED WEED MANAGEMENT STRATEGY FOR TT CANOLA 6 months following treatments of this product at rates up to 1.4 kg/ha and 18
months following treatments of 1.4 - 3.3 kg/ha.
The use of this product in TT Canola is subject to an Integrated Weed
Management Strategy for the use of triazine herbicides in triazine tolerant (TT) DO NOT apply in excess of 3.3 kg product/ha in any one-year, except in
canola. The Strategy encompasses: forestry situations.
• Integrated Weed Management; PROTECTION OF WILDLIFE, FISH, CRUSTACEANS AND ENVIRONMENT
• The specific management of crop plant volunteers and outcrossing to other DO NOT apply within 60 m of natural or impounded lakes or dams.
plants; and DO NOT use in channels and drains.
• Triazine herbicide residue management (agronomic and environment.) DO NOT apply under weather conditions of from equipment, which could
Compliance with registered label directions and adoption of the be expected to cause drift of this product or spray, mix into adjacent areas,
principles outlined in the Strategy will assist with implementation of particularly wetlands, waterbodies or watercourses.
crop management practices that minimise the development of herbicide STORAGE AND DISPOSAL
resistance in treated weed; reduce the levels of triazine residues in the Store in the closed, original container in a dry, cool, well-ventilated area out of
environment; and manage volunteer plants and outcrossing. direct sunlight. Shake empty bag into spray tank. Single rinse plastic bags before
Copies of the Strategy are available from Crop Life disposal. Add rinsings to spray tank. Do not dispose of undiluted chemicals
www.croplifeaustralia.org.au or Apparent Pty Ltd. It is advised that consultation onsite. Puncture or shred and bury empty containers in a local authority landfill.
be undertaken with an appropriate agronomist, consultant or Departmental If no landfill is available, bury the containers below 500mm in a disposal pit
advisor to the use of Apparent Atrazine 900 WG Herbicide on TT Canola. specifically marked and set up for this purpose clear of waterways, desirable
To minimise herbicide resistance: vegetation and tree roots. Empty containers and products not be burnt.
• Avoid dry sowing in heavily weed infested paddocks. Wait for weed SAFETY DIRECTIONS
germination after the opening rains in weedy paddocks. Use a pre-plant Avoid contact with eyes and skin. DO NOT inhale dust or spray mist. When
knockdown or cultivation. No weeds should be allowed to survive at this stage. preparing spray and using the prepared spray wear elbow length PVC gloves.
• Adapt the weed control program to the anticipated weed spectrum and pressure: After use and before eating, drinking and smoking, wash hands, arms and face
Broadleaf Weeds and Ryegrass: Use simazine or atrazine plus trifluralin thoroughly with soap and water. After each day’s use wash gloves.
pre-emergence. A follow-up with a Group A herbicide (if ryegrass is FIRST AID
susceptible) or atrazine may be necessary. If poisoning occurs, contact a doctor or Poison’s Information Centre. Phone
Broadleaf Weeds only: Use atrazine post-emergence. Australia 13 11 26.
• DO NOT use atrazine 900 g/kg or simazine 900 g/kg if the area to be treated MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
had a triazine herbicide applied to it last season. Additional Information is listed in the Material Safety Data Sheet, which can be
• Watch for escapes, especially in paddocks with a long history of Group C obtained from the supplier.
Herbicide use. CONDITIONS OF SALE
• DO NOT use Group C Herbicides in consecutive years. The use of this product is beyond the control of Apparent Pty Ltd. No warranty
Resistant Weeds Reporting is expressed or implied regarding the suitability or efficiency for any purpose for
Growers should collect plant or seed samples where weeds that are normally which it is used by the buyer. Apparent Pty Ltd accepts no responsibility for any
susceptible to atrazine and simazine may be resistant, get them tested and seek consequences resulting from the use of this product. Apparent Pty Ltd will not be
professional advice. held liable for any loss, injury or damage arising from the sale, supply or use of
this product, whether through negligence or otherwise. No responsibility will be
accepted for any consequences whatsoever resulting from the use of this product.

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