The broadacre specialists’ guide to better weed control BAYER SPECIALISED SOLUTIONS BAYER SPECIALISED SOLUTIONS

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Introduction 3 Successful and profitable winter cereal production is reliant on economical Market positioning 4 and effective weed management. Grassweed identification 5 The yield losses attributed to weeds in are This guide outlines the Bayer CropScience range of Broadleaf weed identification 6 significant. Left uncontrolled, weeds can also contribute post-emergent herbicides for use in cereals. to ongoing problems with subsequent cropping programs. Designed to simplify the product label, it aims Growers need to be diligent in their efforts to reduce to help with product recommendations. Whilst it does weed infestations. not replace the product label information, it does Bayer Cropscience is making every effort to reduce provide a detailed summary of the key issues which are weed burdens and increase yields by recommending important when choosing products and deciding how 7 a combination of crop rotation, soil management and they should be used. weed control. Please consult the product information pages for more Whilst good planning is essential and the use of specific information, and always refer to the product label pre-emergent herbicides is common practice in many for complete 'Directions for Use' information before 10 management programs, the likelihood of weeds emerging application. in a crop is still very high.

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Disclaimer 32 The information and recommendations set out in this brochure are based on tests and data believed to be reliable at the time of publication. Results may vary, as the use and application of the products is beyond our control and may be subject to climatic, geographical or biological variables, and/or developed resistance. Any product referred to in this brochure must be used strictly as directed, and in accordance with all instructions appearing on the label for that product and in other applicable reference material. So far as it is lawfully able to do so, Bayer CropScience Pty Ltd accepts no liability or responsibility for loss or damage arising from failure to follow such directions and instructions. S.T.A.R. Program 35 Atlantis®, Puma®, Decis®, Decision®, Tigrex®, Le-mat®, Hoegrass®, Hussar®,Tristar®, Wildcat®, Buctril®, Barracuda®, Giant®, Spear®, Jaguar®and Thiodan® are Registered Trademarks of Bayer.

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MARKET To assist with herbicide resistance management, an GRASSWEED integrated weed management strategy suggests rotating POSITIONING herbicides from the different chemical groups available. IDENTIFICATION

Please consult the table below to determine the As part of this strategy, growers should also consider preferred herbicide for the various scenarios, which can Avadex®BW as a pre-emergent herbicide alternative and Annual ryegrass (Lolium rigidum) Percent yield gain from weed control (plants/m2)*

Seeding leaf – narrow smooth, hairless, 2 2 2 2 2 occur when wild emerge in . Mataven®as a late post-emergent herbicide alternative. glossy (especially on back). Membranous Plants/m 50 p/m 100 p/m 200 p/m 300 p/m ligule and clasping auricles. Pre-tiller 11.5% 20.0% 30.0% 35.0% Seed – small, narrow, light grey, approx. 4–6 mm long. 1 YEGRASS Tillering 10.0% 17.5% 26.0% 30.0% Preferred Preferred Preferred General – more glossy than most other R grassweeds. Base of stem may be reddish Mid-tillering 8.5% 13.0% 19.0% 22.0% herbicide Group A Group B purple. Early post-em (Z12–24) choice herbicide herbicide

Wildcat® Wildcat Atlantis® Annual phalaris (Phalaris spp.) Percent yield gain from weed control (plants/m2)*

alone Seedling leaf – narrow, pointed, generally 2 2 2 2 2 smooth, fine and hairless. Membranous Plants/m 50 p/m 100 p/m 200 p/m 300 p/m Wild oats clodinafop clodinafop Hussar® ligule, no auricles. Pre-tiller 14.0% 22.0% 31.5% 38.0% Seed – small teardrop shape, approx. 2–4 mm long, brown colour. # # Tillering 12.0% 19.5% 28.0% 32.5% with BLWs Wildcat Wildcat Hussar General – base of the stem often exudes PHALARIS pinkish sap when squeezed. Mid-tillering 9.5% 15.0% 20.0% 23.0%

Tristar® Advance Tristar Advance Wild oats alone Hussar Wild (or black) oats (Avena spp.) Percent yield gain from weed control (plants/m2)* Seedling leaf – smooth, greenish-blue, + tralkoxydim tralkoxydim 2 2 2 2 2 twists in anti-clockwise direction. Hairless Plants/m 50 p/m 100 p/m 200 p/m 300 p/m ligule, no auricles. Annual ryegrass Pre-tiller 17.0% 26.0% 36.0% 42.0% with BLWs Hussar Tristar Advance# Hussar Seed – long, narrow, dark colour, approx. 7–10 mm long. Tillering 15.0% 23.0% 32.0% 36.0%

General – seedlings are often noticeable WILD OATS between rows of cereals. Mid-tillering 12.0% 17.0% 22.0% 25.0%

Wild oats Hussar Hussar Wildcat + + alone Tristar Advance 2 Annual ryegrass Atlantis Atlantis Great brome (Bromus diandrus) Percent yield gain from weed control (plants/m )*

Seedling leaf – dull, hairy leaves, 2 2 2 2 2 + occasionally with red-purple stripes Plants/m 50 p/m 100 p/m 200 p/m 300 p/m † following the veins of the leaf blade. Annual phalaris with BLWs Hussar NHA Hussar Pre-tiller 15.0% 25.0% 34.0% 40.5% Seed – long and sharp seeds that can cause injury to livestock. Tillering 13.5% 21.5% 30.0% 34.5% General – youngest leaf rolled and

tubular leaf sheath. GRASS BROME Mid-tillering 10.5% 16.0% 21.0% 24.0% Atlantis Atlantis Wild oats alone Wildcat + Hussar Hussar Annual phalaris† with BLWs Hussar NHA Hussar

Wild oats alone Atlantis NHA Atlantis + Brome grass* with BLWs NHA NHA NHA

# – Requires the addition of a broadleaf herbicide (i.e. Tigrex®, Giant®, Jaguar®, Barracuda®, Eclipse®) NHA – No herbicide option available BLWs – Broadleaf weeds † – Atlantis controls Phalaris paradoxa only * – Great brome only

1 Reference: The TACTICAL KEY refers to herbicide options for use in wheat only. Acknowledgement: Photos courtesy of Department of Primary Industries, Crop Weeds, 1998. *Note: All data on 2 t/ha yields. PISA Weed decide calculator 1997.

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BROADLEAF WEED INTRODUCTION Annual ryegrass control with Atlantis at a range of weed stages. Z11–21, <200 plants/m2 Z22+, <200 plants/m2 IDENTIFICATION Atlantis selective herbicide 100 provides Australian wheat 90

Wild radish Percent yield gain from weed control (plants/m2)* growers with a significant 80 (Raphanus raphanistrum) Plants/m2 50 p/m2 100 p/m2 200 p/m2 300 p/m2 advance in the management of • Autumn germinating annual 70 • Grows up to 60 cm from rosette Pre-tiller 20.0% 29.5% 40.0% 45.0% mixed grassweed infestations. Highest result 60

• Yellow flowers with 5 cm long seed pods % annual ryegrass control Tillering 17.5% 26.0% 34.0% 39.0% Atlantis provides effective Average result 50 Lowest result WILD RADISH Mid-tillering 13.0% 19.0% 24.0% 25.5% management of wild oats, Atlantis Atlantis Atlantis Atlantis Atlantis Atlantis 250 mL/ha 330 mL/ha 500 mL/ha 250 mL/ha 330 mL/ha 500 mL/ha annual phalaris, brome grass Trials 45 4111310 Trial ID: SA1202, BR0299, WA1899, VN1798, Trial ID: VS0998, WA1397, NN0498, VB0700, and annual ryegrass. Atlantis VS0997 VS0899, SA1102, WA2398, WA0899, WA2498, WA2399, NW1502, WA2600A, WA2600B Capeweed Percent yield gain from weed control (plants/m2)* Arctotheca calendula also offers growers a valuable ( ) Wild control with Atlantis at Z11–21, 150 plants/m2. Plants/m2 50 p/m2 100 p/m2 200 p/m2 300 p/m2 • Autumn–winter germinating annual tool for use in an Integrated <150 plants/m2 >150 plants/m2 • Prostrate, up to 50 cm in diameter Pre-tiller 8.5% 15.0% 24.0% 30.0% Weed Management program 100 • Yellow flowers with a black centre Tillering 8.0% 13.5% 21.5% 26.5% for managing resistant weeds. 90 CAPEWEED Mid-tillering 6.5% 10.5% 16.0% 19.0% 80

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% wild oat control Highest result Doublegee/Three-cornered Jack Percent yield gain from weed control (plants/m2)* 60 (Emex australis) Average result

Plants/m2 50 p/m2 100 p/m2 200 p/m2 300 p/m2 one-pass alternative The powerful 50 Lowest result • Autumn–winter germinating annual Atlantis Atlantis Atlantis Wildcat Atlantis Atlantis Atlantis Wildcat • Prostrate, stems up to 75 cm long Pre-tiller 7.5% 13.5% 22.0% 28.0% 250 mL/ha 330 mL/ha 500 mL/ha 300 mL/ha 250 mL/ha 330 mL/ha 500 mL/ha 300 mL/ha

• Very small white flowers JACK Trials 766256 65 Tillering 7.0% 12.0% 19.5% 24.5%

• Hard woody seed capsules with DOUBLEGEE/ Trial ID: VS0997, BR0299, VB0700, NN1099, WA0899, Trial ID: WA0997, NW1799, QT1099, NW0897, QT0699, WA1899 QT0998, NW1397 three spines THREE-CORNERED Mid-tillering 5.5% 9.5% 15.0% 18.0%

Annual phalaris control with Atlantis at Z11–21, 300 plants/m2.

Z11–21, <300 plants/m2 Z11–21, >300 plants/m2 100 Wireweed (Polygonum aviculare) Percent yield gain from weed control (plants/m2)* 90 • Autumn–winter germinating annual Plants/m2 50 p/m2 100 p/m2 200 p/m2 300 p/m2 or biennial • Prostrate, stems up to 1 m long Pre-tiller 2.8% 5.5% 9.8% 13.5% 80 • White flowers Tillering 2.5% 5.0% 9.0% 12.3% 70 WIREWEED Mid-tillering 2.0% 4.0% 7.3% 9.5% Highest result 60 % annual phalaris control Average result

50 Lowest result Atlantis Atlantis Atlantis Atlantis Atlantis Atlantis 250 mL/ha 330 mL/ha 500 mL/ha 250 mL/ha 330 mL/ha 500 mL/ha Turnip weed (Rapistrum rugosum) 2 Percent yield gain from weed control (plants/m )* Trials 99 8555 • Autumn–winter germinating annual Plants/m2 50 p/m2 100 p/m2 200 p/m2 300 p/m2 Trial ID: NC0700, QD0897, NN0198, QD0699, NN0799, Trial ID: NW0999, VS0997, ND0397, or biennial NC0800, QT1099, NN0699, VS1498 QT0699, QT0799 • Grows up to 80 cm from rosette Pre-tiller 15.9% 25.0% 35.0% 41.0% • Yellow flowers Comparing brome grass (great brome) control with Atlantis 330 mL/ha and Tillering 14.3% 22.0% 30.0% 35.0% • Round fruit pod Monza®25 g/ha across a range of weed stages, at populations under 150 plants/m2.

TURNIP WEED Mid-tillering 11.0% 16.5% 21.8% 24.5% 100 90 80 70 Sow thistle (Sonchus oleraceus) 60 50 • Autumn–winter germinating annual 40 • Grows up to 1 m in height 30 • Exudes sticky white sap when broken Atlantis % brome grass control 20 330 mL/ha • Yellow flowers 10 Monza 0 25 g/ha 00: Z13 01: Z13 98: Z13 00: Z14 1602: Z21 1602: Z22 1702: Z22 AT 01 VA VA 17 VA 17 VA 15 VA SA 0600: Z21 BR 0298: Z21 SA 0500: Z22 SA 1102: Z22 SA 1299: Z22 VN 0899: Z22 WA Photos courtesy of Department of Primary Industries, Trial site South Australia, Ute guide. *Note: All data on 2 t/ha yields. PISA Weed decide calculator 1997. 6 7 GRASSWEED HERBICIDE GRASSWEED HERBICIDE

PRODUCT DETAILS Rainfall: Rainfall of less than 250 mm following DIRECTIONS FOR USE the use of Atlantis will result in Active constituent: 30 g/L mesosulfuron-methyl Restraints: extended re-cropping intervals. Crop safener: 90 g/L mefenpyr-diethyl DO NOT use if rainfall or irrigation is to occur within 8 hours of application. Water quality: Product should be used in clean water. Herbicide group: Group B DO NOT apply to crops undersown with . Frosts: Application during periods of heavy Formulation: Non-aqueous suspension concentrate DO NOT apply to wheat before the 3-leaf stage (Z13). frosts should be avoided if possible. Pack size: 5 L DO NOT apply without surfactant/wetting agent. Prior herbicide: Do not use Atlantis if a Group B Colour: Brown liquid DO NOT apply to paddocks where there is a high risk of weeds resistant to Group B herbicides. herbicide has already been used in DO NOT apply to the wheat varieties Westonia and Brookton. TECHNICAL SUMMARY the crop. Note: Atlantis is a sulfonylurea herbicide. Atlantis will substantially reduce the growth of many weeds rather than give Mode of action: A post-emergent herbicide, APPLICATION complete plant kill. Refer to the critical comments in the Directions for Use table below, for directions on specific weeds. absorbed by the foliage and partly translocated to other parts of the Ground application: Water rates: 50–100 L/ha plant. A limited amount of active Crop Weed State Weed stage Rate/ha Critical comments ingredient is translocated to the Nozzle type: 110º nozzles T11002–T11003 or Wheat Brome grass All 1 to 3-leaf 330 mL Suppression of brome grass. root system. Foliar uptake is similar, 280–300 kPa up to 16 kph Droplet range: 200–300 microns (great brome) states (Z11 to Z13,21) Will substantially reduce the growth of brome greater for broadleaf weeds than (Bromus diandrus)grass and its ability to compete with the crop grassweeds. Surfactant: Atlantis must always be applied and will reduce seed-set but may not give a Weed control symptoms: with the addition of a surfactant significant reduction in plant numbers. Susceptible weeds stop growing such as a non-ionic wetting agent Apply generally within 4 to 7 weeks after sowing. Apply when the majority of brome grass is at the 1 following application. Plant death, (e.g. BS1000®at 0.25% v/v) to 3-leaf stage (Z11 to Z13,21). Efficacy on larger or severe stunting with limited even when tank-mixing with The powerful one-pass alternative The powerful plants that may have emerged before the crop may one-pass alternative The powerful development, occurs after other products. be poor. 4–6 weeks. Rainfast: 8 hours Do not use for suppression of dense brome grass 2 Crop effects: Well metabolised by the crop, but Aerial application: populations (>150 plants/m ). Annual ryegrass NSW, 1 to 3-leaf Suppression of ryegrass. transient chlorosis or crop stunting Not registered for use by air. (Lolium rigidum)Vic, SA, (Z11 to Z13,21) Will substantially reduce the growth of (particularly in cooler climates) WA only ryegrass and its ability to compete with the crop and may be seen. There is no impact RE-CROPPING will reduce seed-set but may not give a significant on yield with these crop effects. reduction in plant numbers. Crop Minimum re-cropping interval Not suitable where undersown Apply generally within 4 to 7 weeks after sowing. Wheat 1 day Do not use for control of dense annual ryegrass clover and/or lucerne have been 2 Faba beans 11 months populations (>200 plants/m ). planted. Any crop effects will be Wild oats All 1 to 3-leaf Apply generally within 4 to 7 weeks after sowing. Canola 9 months exaggerated when tank-mixing with (Avena spp.) states (Z11 to Z13,21) Do not use for control of dense wild oat 11 months 2 certain broadleaf herbicides, or populations (>150 plants/m ). Medic 21 months applying in stressed conditions. Application to wild oats at more advanced growth Peas 9 months stages or to dense populations will result in suppression of wild oats only. EXTERNAL FACTORS Growth of wild oats and the ability to compete with INFLUENCING HERBICIDE COMPATIBILITY the crop will be reduced but plant numbers may not The compatibility of Atlantis with crop protection be significantly reduced. Soil texture: Application to sandy soils followed products other than a wetting agent as recommended, Annual phalaris, 1 to 3-leaf Apply generally within 4 to 7 weeks after sowing. by soaking rains can significantly paradoxa grass (Z11 to Z13,21) Do not use for control of dense phalaris is being further evaluated. Contact your local Bayer increase the levels of crop effects. (Phalaris populations (>300 plants/m2). Other phalaris CropScience representative for further information on Soil pH: Crop damage can be increased in paradoxa only) species may not be adequately controlled with compatible products. Atlantis. high pH soils (>pH 8.5). Organic matter: Good to high levels of organic Withholding period Harvest: DO NOT HARVEST FOR 8 WEEKS AFTER APPLICATION Grazing/Stockfood: DO NOT GRAZE OR CUT FOR STOCKFOOD FOR 4 WEEKS AFTER APPLICATION matter will lead to a faster breakdown of the product in the soil. Very low levels of organic matter may extend the re-cropping periods listed on the label.

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Summary of control of pre-tillering (up to Z13) annual ryegrass with Hussar from PRODUCT DETAILS Rainfall: Rainfall of less than 250 mm INTRODUCTION 100 to 300 g/ha, across a range of weed densities, compared to Hoegrass® 375. following the use of Hussar Z11–13, <300 plants/m2 Z11–13, >300 plants/m2 Active constituent: 50 g/kg iodosulfuron- 100 will result in extended Hussar selective herbicide is the methyl-sodium re-cropping intervals. first post-emergent selective 90 Crop safener: 150 g/kg mefenpyr-diethyl Water quality: Product should be used in 80 Herbicide group: Group B broad-spectrum herbicide for clean water. Formulation: Water-dispersible granule use in wheat in Australia 70 Frosts: Applications during periods of heavy Pack size: 3 kg Highest result which controls an extensive 60 frosts should be avoided if possible. % annual ryegrass control Average result Colour: Light-brown granules Prior herbicide: Do not use Hussar if a Group B range of both grass and 50 Lowest result Hussar Hussar Hussar Hussar Hoegrass Hussar Hussar Hussar Hussar Hoegrass broadleaf weeds. Hussar is 100 g/ha 150 g/ha 200 g/ha 300 g/ha 1.0 L/ha 100 g/ha 150 g/ha 200 g/ha 300 g/ha 1.0 L/ha TECHNICAL SUMMARY herbicide has already been used in Trials 56843 33303 the crop. effective on annual ryegrass, Trial ID: WA1598, AG1198 trial 1, SA1598, VN1098, Trial ID: VS0296, LB0198, NW1596 NW1198, NW1798, VS0997, ND0996 Mode of action: A post-emergent herbicide, annual phalaris, wild oats and Summary of control of early-tillering (up to Z21,22) annual ryegrass with Hussar absorbed by the foliage and partly APPLICATION a range of broadleaf weeds in from 150 to 300 g/ha, across a range of weed densities, compared to Hoegrass translocated to other parts of the 375 and Tristar Advance. plant. A limited amount of active Ground application: wheat. It is a true one-pass Up to Z21–22 <300 plants/m2 Up to Z21–22 >300 plants/m2 grass and broadleaf herbicide. 100 ingredient is translocated to the Water rates: 50–100 L/ha Nozzle type: 110º nozzles T11002–T11003 or Hussar also offers a different 90 root system. Foliar uptake is greater for broadleaf weeds similar, 280–300 kPa up to 16 kph 80 mode of action for Group A than grassweeds. Droplet range: 200–300 microns resistant wild oats and ryegrass. 70 Weed control symptoms: Surfactant: Hussar must always be applied Highest result 60 Susceptible weeds stop growing with the addition of a surfactant

Hussar has excellent crop safety % annual ryegrass control Average result such as a non-ionic wetting agent Product tagline, product tagline 50 Lowest result following application. Plant death, and can be used on a wide Hussar Hussar Hussar Tristar Hoegrass Hussar Hussar Hussar Tristar Hoegrass 150 g/ha 200 g/ha 300 g/ha 1.5 L/ha 1.0 L/ha 150 g/ha 200 g/ha 300 g/ha 1.5 L/ha 1.0 L/ha or severe stunting with limited (e.g. BS1000 at 0.25% v/v) or range of wheat varieties. Trials 24 26 16 7 2 6 6433 development, occurs after Hasten®(at 1% v/v), even when Trial ID: SA0496, WA1996, NW0997, VN0596, QT0298, Trial ID: NW0997, VN0396, VS0699, VS1098, AG0898 trial 2, SA1202, NN0498 , VS0799, NW1100, VS1298, AM0298 4–6 weeks. tank-mixing with other products. WA1798, SA1298, NC0600, SA0699, WA0899, VN1199, QT0398, VB0300, VB1200, NW0998, SA1398, WA1698, NOTE: Hoegrass and Tristar Advance control levels have not been included from Rainfast: 8 hours NN0598, VN1498, WA1898, VB0400, NW0899 trials NW1100, SA0699 and VN1199 due to suspected Group A ‘fop’ resistance. Crop effects: Well metabolised by the crop, but

Summary of control of pre-tillering (up to Z13) wild oats with Hussar from 100 transient chlorosis or crop stunting Aerial application: to 300 g/ha, across a range of weed densities. (particularly in cooler climates) Not registered for use by air. Z11–13, <150 plants/m2 Z11–13, >150 plants/m2 100 may be seen. There is no impact on yield with these crop effects. 90 RE-CROPPING Control of grass and broadleaf weeds in wheat Not suitable where undersown Control of grass and broadleaf weeds in wheat 80 clover and/or lucerne have been Crop Minimum re-cropping interval 70 planted. Any crop effects will be Wheat 1 day

% wild oat control Highest result Beans 9 months 60 exaggerated when tank-mixing with Average result certain broadleaf herbicides, or Canola 9 months 50 Lowest result Hussar Hussar Hussar Hussar Hussar Hussar Hussar Lentils 21 months 100 g/ha 150 g/ha 200 g/ha 300 g/ha 100 g/ha 150 g/ha 200 g/ha applying in stressed conditions. Trials 51212 8 2 3 3 Lupins 9 months Trial ID: AG0898 trial 2 , AG1198 trial 3, WA0799, Trial ID: VB0300, SA0596, NW1596 WA1899, VS0997, BR0299, QT0299, SA0998, VS0296, EXTERNAL FACTORS Medic 21 months NN0499, VN1498, VN1398, SA1097 Peas 9 months Summary of control of pre-tillering (Z11–13) annual phalaris with Hussar from INFLUENCING HERBICIDE 100 to 300 g/ha, across a range of weed densities. Soil texture: Application to sandy soils followed Z11–13, <300 plants/m2 Z11–13, >300 plants/m2 COMPATIBILITY 100 by soaking rains can significantly increase the levels of crop effects. Hussar may be mixed with Lontrel®without any loss of 90 Soil pH: Crop damage can be increased in efficacy or adverse crop effects. 80 high pH soils (>pH 8.5). Do not mix Hussar with the following herbicides, as 70 Organic matter: Good to high levels of organic matter decreased efficacy on grassweeds and/or adverse crop Highest result 60 will lead to a faster breakdown of % annual phalaris control injury may occur: Average result the product in the soil. 50 Lowest result Hussar Hussar Hussar Hussar Hussar Hussar Hussar Hussar 100 g/ha 150 g/ha 200 g/ha 300 g/ha 100 g/ha 150 g/ha 200 g/ha 300 g/ha Very low levels of organic matter • Bromoxynil + MCPA (e.g. Bromicide®MA, Buctril®MA) Trials 41112 9 3 3 3 3 may extend the re-cropping periods • Tigrex®• MCPA LVE • Igran®• Other sulfonylurea Trial ID: VB0400, NN0599, NC0700, QD0897, Trial ID: NW0999, VS0997, ND0397 QT0498, NN0499, VS1098, NN0799, NC0500, listed on the label. herbicides QT1099, VS1498, QT0399

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DIRECTIONS FOR USE Crop Weed State Weed stage Rate/ha Critical comments Restraints: Broadleaf weeds controlled DO NOT use if rainfall or irrigation is to occur within 8 hours of application. DO NOT apply to crops undersown with legumes. Wheat Charlock All Cotyledon to 150 g Do not apply to weeds thought to DO NOT apply to wheat before the 3-leaf stage (Z13). ≥3-leaf (Sinapis arvensis) states 8-leaf be resistant to Group B herbicides. (Z13) and Clover Cotyledon to – DO NOT apply to wheat that is physically damaged (e.g. by hail, wind, insect attack). ≤5 tillers (Trifolium spp.) 6-leaf # DO NOT apply without surfactant/wetting agent. Deadnettle Cotyledon to – DO NOT apply to paddocks where there is a high risk of weeds resistant to Group B herbicides. (Lamium amplexicaule) 4-leaf DO NOT make more than one application of a Group B herbicide per season. Doublegee, spiny emex, Cotyledon to 200 g – three-cornered jack 4-leaf # See ‘Surfactant’ under Application. (Emex australis) Note: Hussar is a sulfonylurea herbicide. Hussar will substantially reduce the growth of many weeds rather than give Fumitory, denseflower Cotyledon to 150 g Not all fumitory species are (Fumaria densiflora), 4-leaf adequately controlled with Hussar. complete plant kill. Refer to the critical comments in the Directions for Use table below for directions on specific weeds. Fumitory, wall Ensure species identification is (Fumaria muralis) correct before applying Hussar. Crop Weed State Weed stage Rate/ha Critical comments Indian hedge mustard 2 to 6-leaf Do not apply to weeds thought to (Sisymbrium orientale) be resistant to Group B herbicides. Grassweeds Lupins (volunteer) Cotyledon to Lupins that emerge after (Lupinus angustifolius) 4-leaf application will not be controlled. Wheat Annual ryegrass NSW, ACT, 1 to 3-leaf 150 g Apply generally within 4 to 7 weeks after Medic Cotyledon to – ≥ 3-leaf (Lolium rigidum) Vic, SA, (Z11 to Z13) sowing, but only to wheat with at least (Medicago spp.) 4-leaf (Z13) and WA only Early tillering 3 leaves (Z13) and not more than 5 tillers Shepherd’s purse 2 to 8-leaf – ≤ 5 tillers (Z13, 21 to 200 g (Z25). Do not use for control of dense (Capsella bursa-pastoris) 2 Z13, 22) ryegrass populations (>300 plants/m ). Turnip weed Cotyledon to – Do not use on weeds resistant to (Rapistrum rugosum) 6-leaf Group B herbicides. Wild radish Cotyledon to 200 g Heavy populations (>50 plants/m2) or those Wild oats All states 1 to 3-leaf 200 g Apply generally within 4 to 7 weeks (Raphanus 4-leaf suffering moisture stress may not be adequately (Avena spp.) (Z11 to Z13) after sowing, but only to wheat raphanistrum) controlled. A follow-up application of a suitable with at least 3 leaves (Z13) and not herbicide may be required to control remaining more than 5 tillers (Z25). Do not use plants or plants that emerge after application. for control of dense wild oat populations Do not apply to weeds thought to be resistant (>150 plants/m2). to Group B herbicides. 150 g Suppression of wild oats. Wireweed, hogweed Cotyledon to 150 g –

Control of grass and broadleaf weeds in wheat Will substantially reduce the growth of wild (Polygonum aviculare), 4-leaf Control of grass and broadleaf weeds in wheat oats and their ability to compete with the tree hogweed crop and will reduce seed-set of wild oats (Polygonum patulum) but may not give a significant reduction in Broadleaf weeds suppressed plant numbers. Critical comments above for Wheat Bedstraw All Cotyledon to 200 g Suppression only. wild oat control (200 g/ha rate) also apply. ≥3-leaf (Galium tricornutum) states 4 whorls Annual phalaris, 1 to 3-leaf 200 g Apply generally within 4 to 7 weeks (Z13) and Black bindweed 2 to 6-leaf 150 g Suppression only. Do not apply to paradoxa grass (Z11 to Z13) after sowing, but only to wheat ≤5tillers (Fallopia convolvulus) weeds thought to be resistant to Group B (Phalaris paradoxa with at least 3 leaves (Z13) and not (Z25) herbicides. only) more than 5 tillers (Z25). Do not use Peas (volunteer) 3 to 4-node Suppression only. Peas that emerge after for control of dense phalaris populations (Pisum sativum) application will not be controlled. (>300 plants/m2). Sheepweed, white Cotyledon to Suppression only. Other phalaris species may not be ironweed, corn gromwell 4-leaf adequately controlled with Hussar. (Buglossoides arvense) Annual phalaris, 1 to 3-leaf 150 g Suppression of phalaris. Sow thistle 2 to 4-leaf 200 g Suppression only. Remaining plants will be paradoxa grass (Z11 to Z13) Will substantially reduce the growth (Sonchus oleraceus) stunted and chlorotic after treatment. (Phalaris paradoxa of phalaris and its ability to compete Stonecrop 2 to 4-leaf 150 g Suppression only. only) with the crop and will reduce seed-set (Crassula sieberana) of phalaris but may not give a significant Tares, wild vetch 2 to 4-leaf Suppression only. reduction in plant numbers. Critical (Vicia sativa) comments above for phalaris control Toadrush Up to 2-leaf Suppression only. (200 g/ha rate) also apply. (Juncus bufonius)

Withholding period Harvest: NOT REQUIRED WHEN USED AS DIRECTED Grazing/stockfood: DO NOT GRAZE OR CUT FOR STOCKFOOD FOR 4 WEEKS AFTER APPLICATION

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Decision vs Hoegrass INTRODUCTION DIRECTIONS FOR USE Developing resistance Restraints: Decision selective herbicide is a 100 DO NOT apply to any crop other than wheat. new and innovative development 90 DO NOT apply to wheat that is physically damaged (e.g. by hail, wind, insect attack). DO NOT allow spray overlap or double spraying of corners. for annual ryegrass control. It 80 utilises a mixture of a ‘fop’ and DO NOT apply to weeds or crops under stress due to for example, very dry, very wet, nutrient-deficient, frosty or 70 diseased conditions, or as the result of a previous herbicide treatment. ‘dim’ with a leading crop safener 60 DO NOT apply if rainfall is expected within 2 hours. to ensure good crop safety in % annual ryegrass control

50 NW17 NW18 W W W V W WB17 SA17 WB18 NB19 W NW18 W W VB04 NB19 SA14 SA14 NW22 SA13 SA08 NW25 NW20 A19 wheat. Decision consistently A18 A21 A19 A21 A21 A26 A18 Crop Weed State Weed stage Rate/ha Critical comments out-performs Hoegrass and has Decision 1.0 L/ha Hoegrass (375) 1.0 L/ha been designed as a replacement. Wheat Annual ryegrass NSW, ACT 2-leaf to one 1.0 L Apply generally 3 to 6 weeks after sowing Crop safety trials in weed-free situations (Lolium rigidum) Vic, Tas, SA, tiller (Z12 to when wheat is usually 2-leaf to 1-tiller PRODUCT DETAILS (2002 screening trials WA, NSW & SA – Average yield of 24 varieties) WA only Z14, 21) (Z12 to Z14,21). 105 Add the crop oil Hasten®at 1% v/v Active constituent: 200 g/L diclofop-methyl (i.e. 1.0 L per 100 L of spray mixture) 20 g/L sethoxydim 100 when Decision is being applied alone. When Decision is to be tank-mixed with a Crop safener: 20 g/L mefenpyr-diethyl 95 compatible product, refer to Use of a crop Herbicide group: Group A 90 oil/wetting agent under general instructions. Formulation: Emulsifiable concentrate ield (% of untreated) Pack size: 20 L Y 85 Withholding period Harvest: NOT REQUIRED WHEN USED AS DIRECTED. Colour: Translucent amber liquid 80 Grazing: DO NOT GRAZE OR CUT FOR STOCK FOOD FOR 7 WEEKS AFTER APPLICATION. Poison schedule: 6 Decision 1.0 L/ha Hoegrass 1.0 L/ha

The newest ryegrassThe newest control in wheat TECHNICAL SUMMARY APPLICATION COMPATIBILITY ryegrassThe newest control in wheat Mode of action: A post-emergent herbicide, Surfactant: Mixtures of Decision with broadleaf herbicides may lead to a reduction in ryegrass control and/or varying degrees of absorbed by the foliage and Must be applied with the addition crop discolouration/damage. Decision may be mixed with Tigrex Selective Herbicide applied at up to 0.5 L/ha without partially translocated to the of the crop oil Hasten at 1% v/v adverse crop effects and with less than 10% loss in efficacy when applied as directed. Use a wetting agent, e.g. meristematic areas of the plant. unless tank-mixing with Tigrex BS1000 at 0.25% v/v, instead of Hasten when tank-mixing with Tigrex. Reduction in ryegrass control can be minimised Weed control symptoms: or Giant, when a non-ionic wetting by using a minimum of 80 L water per hectare, and closely following all use recommendations and restrictions. Growth stops in 2–5 days, agent e.g. BS1000 at 0.25% v/v This mixture should only be applied to crops which have reached the 3-leaf stage. chlorosis in 7–14 days, and plant should be added. Allow at least 10 days between any application of Decision and herbicides containing 2,4-D, 2,4-DB, MCPA or dicamba, death in 2–5 weeks. Rainfast:2 hours except Tigrex. Overlaps: Do not allow spray overlaps or EXTERNAL FACTORS double spraying of corners. INFLUENCING HERBICIDE Ground application: Soil texture: No effect unless plant growth Water rates: 50–150 L/ha is affected. Nozzle type: Flat-fan nozzles. Do not use Soil pH: No effect unless plant growth air-induction nozzles. is affected. Droplet range: 200 to 300 microns Organic matter: No effect unless plant growth Aircraft: Contact Bayer CropScience for is affected. further information before applying Frosts: Extended frosts before application from aircraft. will reduce weed vigour and therefore weed control. Applications during periods of heavy frosts should be avoided if possible. Moisture: Dry or waterlogged conditions will reduce efficacy because the weeds are stressed.

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Wild oat control: Tristar Advance vs tralkoxydim INTRODUCTION PRODUCT DETAILS EXTERNAL FACTORS 100 Active constituent: 250 g/L diclofop-methyl INFLUENCING HERBICIDE

Tristar Advance is an improved 90 13 g/L fenoxaprop-p-ethyl Soil texture: No effect unless plant growth formulation of the post-emergent Crop safener: 7.4 g/L mefenpyr-diethyl is affected. 80 grass herbicide Tristar. Herbicide group: Group A Soil pH: No effect unless plant growth 70 Formulation: Emulsifiable concentrate is affected. It combines the tried and % control Pack size: 20 L (100 L – WA only) Organic matter: No effect unless plant growth reliable active ingredients 60 Colour: Light to dark brown liquid is affected. diclofop-methyl and fenoxa- 50 Shelf-life: More than 2 years (when stored Water quality: The active becomes less stable in Tristar Advance Tristar Advance tralkoxydim tralkoxydim prop-p-ethyl with a crop 1.25 L/ha 1.5 L/ha 128 g ai/ha 152 g ai/ha under ideal conditions) alkaline water. Good quality water safening agent (mefenpyr- Poison schedule: 6 Trial ID: NW795, ND295, WA1596, WA1895, WA1995, VN795, VS496, NW1296, VN1096 should be used. diethyl) to give dependable Frosts: Extended frosts before application annual ryegrass and wild oat Annual ryegrass control: Tristar Advance vs tralkoxydim TECHNICAL SUMMARY will reduce weed vigour and therefore weed control. Applications control with high levels of 100 Mode of action: A post-emergent herbicide, during periods of heavy frosts crop safety in wheat, , absorbed by the foliage and 90 partially translocated to the should be avoided if possible. cereal rye and . Moisture: Dry or waterlogged conditions will 80 meristematic areas of the plant. Weed control symptoms: reduce efficacy because the weeds 70 % control Cessation of growth in 2–5 days, are stressed.

Controls wild oats and ryegrass 60 chlorosis in 7–14 days, depending Controls wild oats and ryegrass on temperature and crop growth, APPLICATION 50 Tristar Advance Tristar Advance tralkoxydim tralkoxydim and plant death in Surfactant: Not required for ryegrass or wild 1.25 L/ha 1.5 L/ha 128 g ai/ha 152 g ai/ha 2–5 weeks following spraying. oats, but BS1000 is recommended Trial ID: NW795, ND295, WA1596, VS1197, NW1296, ND593, NW293 Crop effects: Well metabolised by the crop, but to improve annual phalaris occasional transient chlorosis on suppression. Crop yield: wheat older leaves can be seen. Rainfast: 4 hours 2.5 Clover and lucerne are unaffected. Plant-back period: 10 weeks for susceptible crops, No disease interaction known. 2.0 e.g. oats, , , . Any crop effects may be Ground application: 1.5 exaggerated when tank-mixing with Water rates: 50–100 L/ha certain broadleaf herbicides, or 1.0 Nozzle type: 110º nozzles T11002–T11003 or

ield (tonnes/ha) applying in stressed conditions.

Y similar, 280–300 kPa up to 16 kph. 0.5 Do not use air-induction nozzles. INSECTICIDES 0 Droplet range: 200–300 microns Compatibility: Tristar Advance may be mixed Aerial application: allaroi Camm Chara Frame Goldmark H45 Janz Meering Ouyen Rosella Silverstar Sunsoft Y with dimethoate. Wheat variety Tristar Advance 1.5 L/ha Water rates: 25–30 L/ha Trial: Normanville, Vic, 2000 (weed-free sites) tralkoxydim 152 g ai/ha Droplet range: 200–300 microns Height: 3 m with a steady cross-wind. Crop yield: barley

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Wildcat 110EC vs clodinafop DIRECTIONS FOR USE INTRODUCTION 100

Crop Weed State Rate/ha Critical comments For fast and effective wild oat 95 control, Wildcat 110EC Wheat, barley, Wild oats, WA only 1.0 L Apply generally 3 to 6 weeks after sowing to actively 90

triticale and annual growing young weeds with 2 to 4 leaves (Z12 to Z14) and selective herbicide is the 85 cereal rye ryegrass weed densities less than 200 total weeds per square metre. product of choice. Trials % wild oat control Highest result NSW, Vic, 1.5 L Apply generally 3 to 8 weeks after sowing, when the cereal 80 Average result Tas, SA, is usually 2-leaf to early tillering (Z12 to Z22). Aim to apply indicate that Wildcat 110EC is 75 Lowest result WA,NT, to actively growing young weeds up to early tillering (Z14, Z22). Wildcat 110EC clodinafop effective at controlling wild 300 mL/ha 15.6 g ai/ha Suppression ACT only Apply generally 3 to 6 weeks after sowing to actively oats alone or mixtures of wild ( 5 trials: 2001) ( 5 trials: 2001) of annual growing young weeds with 2 to 4 leaves (Z12 to Z14). phalaris Suppression may be improved with the addition of a non-ionic oats and phalaris. With mixed Wildcat 110EC dose-response graph for annual phalaris control wetting agent (e.g. BS1000®) at 250 mL/100 L water. infestations of grass and 100 broadleaf weeds on the rise, Withholding period Crop harvest: NOT REQUIRED WHEN USED AS DIRECTED. 90 Grazing: WHEAT, BARLEY, TRITICALE, CEREAL RYE – DO NOT GRAZE OR CUT FOR STOCK FOOD FOR 7 WEEKS AFTER APPLICATION. choosing economical herbicide Average result 80 (6 trials: 1999–2001) combinations for one-pass *Projected level of control, based on 70 COMPATIBILITY weed control has never been % control dose-response curve Highest result 60 Mixtures of Tristar Advance with broadleaf herbicides may lead to a reduction in grassweed control. easier. Average result 50 Lowest result This reduction can be minimised by closely following all use recommendations and restrictions. When considering a whole Wildcat Wildcat Wildcat Wildcat Wildcat 110EC 110EC 110EC* 110EC 110EC* Controls wild oats and ryegrass For application to wheat, triticale and cereal rye only: farm plan and the following 325 mL/ha 375 mL/ha 400 mL/ha 450 mL/ha 500 mL/ha year’s rotations, Wildcat 110EC Rate 1.5 L/ha Rate 1.0 L/ha Herbicide offers the greatest flexibility. Ryegrass Wild oats Ryegrass Wild oats Tigrex up to 800 mL/ha

PRODUCT DETAILS EXTERNAL FACTORS phalaris Controls wild oats and annual Jaguar up to 750 mL/ha INFLUENCING HERBICIDE Eclipse up to 7 g/ha Active constituent: 110 g/L fenoxaprop-p-ethyl Crop safener: 30 g/L mefenpyr-diethyl Broadstrike®up to 25 g/ha Soil texture: No effect unless plant growth Herbicide group: Group A MCPA LVE (500 g/L) up to 700 mL/ha is affected. Formulation: Emulsifiable concentrate Soil pH: No effect unless plant growth Buctril®MA up to 1.4 L/ha Pack size: 10 L, 20 L is affected. Glean®up to 15 g/ha Colour: Light to dark brown liquid Organic matter: No effect unless plant growth Lontrel up to 150 mL/ha Shelf-life: 2 years is affected. Ally® Poison schedule: 5 Water quality: Severely alkaline water can cause Bromoxynil rapid breakdown of active TECHNICAL SUMMARY constituent. When using poor For application to barley only: Mode of action: Foliar absorption, limited quality water, use up spray translocation, post-emergent. mixture immediately. Rate 1.5 L/ha Rate 1.0 L/ha Herbicide Weed control symptoms: Frosts: Continuous severe frosts slow the Ryegrass Wild oats Ryegrass Wild oats Cessation of growth in 2 to 3 days, speed of action and, because of Jaguar up to 750 mL/ha depending on climatic conditions, stress, can reduce effectiveness. Eclipse up to 7 g/ha with complete weed death taking Moisture: Dry or waterlogged conditions will Broadstrike up to 25 g/ha 14–28 days. reduce efficacy because the weeds Lontrel up to 150 mL/ha Crop effects: Transient crop yellowing may occur are stressed. in some seasons. Trials indicate no reduction in grassweed control when used as recommended. Results at below recommended rates indicate Clover and lucerne are unaffected. some reduction in some cases. These mixtures can be used with minimal loss of activity under good growing conditions with all label recommendations followed. Trials indicate some reduction in grassweed control and/or minor crop discolouration at recommended rates, even under good growing conditions. These mixtures will usually result in reduced grassweed control and cannot be recommended unless such efficacy loss is accepted. Trials at recommended rates indicate a severe reduction in grassweed control and/or significant crop injury.

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APPLICATION COMPATIBILITY WILD OATS Surfactant: BS1000 (250 mL/100 L water) WILDCAT 110EC WILDCAT 110EC Rainfast: 4 hours BROADLEAF WEED (BLW) HERBICIDES 300 mL/ha 350 mL/ha Plant-back period: 3 weeks for susceptible crops Tigrex up to 0.8 L/ha 12 (corn, sorghum, oats, barley). Jaguar up to 0.75 L/ha 12 Ground application: Eclipse up to 7 g/ha 2 Water rates: 50–100 L/ha Broadstrike up to 25 g/ha 2 Nozzle type: 110º nozzles T11002–T11003 or Starane®200 22 similar, 280–300 kPa. Lontrel up to 150 mL/ha 2 Do not use air-induction nozzles. Harmony®M up to 30 g/ha 2 Droplet range: 200–300 microns up to 100 mL/ha Lontrel 2 Aerial application: Eclipse up to up to 350 mL/ha Buctril MA 12 5 g/ha + Water rates: 25–30 L/ha up to 100 mL/ha Lontrel + up to 350 mL/ha Buctril MA 12 Droplet range: 200–300 microns Glean up to 15 g/ha 12 Height: 3 m with a steady cross-wind. Tordon®242 up to 1 L/ha 2 2 Ally 1 2 DIRECTIONS FOR USE MCPA LVE up to 500 mL/ha + Ally up to 5 g/ha 2 Restraints: MCPA LVE (500 g/L) up to 700 mL/ha 2 MCPA Amine up to 1 L/ha DO NOT apply if rainfall is expected within 4 hours. Buctril MA up to 1.4 L/ha DO NOT apply to weeds or crop under stress due to, for example, very dry, very wet, nutrient-deficient, frosty or Bromoxynil diseased conditions.

Trials indicate no reduction in grassweed control when used as recommended. Results at below recommended rates indicate Crop Weed Rate/ha Critical comments Controls wild oats and annual phalaris Controls wild oats and annual some reduction in some cases. These mixtures can be used with minimal loss of activity under good growing conditions with phalaris Controls wild oats and annual all label recommendations followed. Wheat, Wild oats 300 mL Apply 3 to 4 weeks after sowing when cereal has 2 to 5 true leaves (Z12 to Z15). triticale, (Avena spp.) Do not use this rate when wild oats are past the 4-leaf stage (Z14) or when there Trials indicate some reduction in grassweed control and/or minor crop discolouration at recommended rates, even under good cereal rye are more than 200 plants per square metre. Add wetting agent (e.g. BS1000) at growing conditions. These mixtures will usually result in reduced grassweed control and cannot be recommended unless such the rate of 250 mL/100 L water. efficacy loss is accepted. 350 mL Apply generally 3 to 6 weeks after sowing when cereal is usually 2-leaf to early tillering (Z12 to Z22). Aim to apply to actively growing young weeds up to 5 total Trials at recommended rates indicate a severe reduction in grassweed control and/or significant crop injury. leaves (1 tiller) (Z14, Z21). Add wetting agent (e.g. BS1000) at the rate of 250 mL/100 L water. 1 Whilst no loss of grassweed control is anticipated, slight transient crop discolouration may be evident. 400 mL Apply up to approximately 10 weeks after sowing to actively growing weeds up to mid-tillering (Z22 to Z24). Add wetting agent (e.g. BS1000) at the rate of 250 2 This is not a registered label claim, but trial data supports such a recommendation. mL/100 L water. Annual 400 mL Apply generally 3 to 4 weeks after sowing when cereal usually has 2 to 5 true leaves phalaris (Z12 to Z15). Apply only to weed densities below 200 plants per square metre. (Phalaris Aim to apply to actively growing young weeds up to 4 total leaves (Z14). minor, Add wetting agent (e.g. BS1000) at the rate of 250 mL/100 L water. P. paradoxa) 500 mL Apply generally 4 to 6 weeks after sowing when cereal has usually reached early tillering (Z21 to Z22). Aim to apply to actively growing weeds up to 5 total leaves (1 tiller) (Z14, Z21). Add wetting agent (e.g. BS 1000) at the rate of 250 mL/100 L water.

Withholding period Harvest: DO NOT HARVEST FOR 10 WEEKS AFTER APPLICATION Grazing: DO NOT GRAZE OR CUT FOR STOCKFOOD FOR 3 WEEKS AFTER APPLICATION

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Jaguar vs Ally + MCPA LVE – Weed Control INTRODUCTION PRODUCT DETAILS Do not apply when the maximum daily temperature is above 20°C, 100 Active constituents: 250 g/L bromoxynil present as the or is likely to be in the first few Jaguar selective herbicide can octanoate 80 days after application, as contribute significantly to the 25 g/L diflufenican 60 increased crop damage may result. Herbicide groups: C & F production of high-yielding Moisture: Dry or waterlogged conditions can cereal crops, and dynamic 40 Formulation: Emulsifiable concentrate

% weed control % weed lead to crop and/or target weed Ally 5 g/ha + Pack size: 5 L & 20 L clover or lucerne pastures, by 20 MCPA LVE stress, which may result in reduced 350 mL/ha Colour: Golden-coloured liquid removing early weed 0 Jaguar 500 mL/ha weed control or increased crop effect. Sowthistle New Zealand Climbing Hare's ear Charlock Shelf-life: 2 years competition during the critical spinach buckwheat Poison schedule: 6 early weeks of your crop’s life. Trial ID: LP9520, ASP93017 APPLICATION Now more affordable than ever, ROI – Jaguar vs Ally + MCPA LVE TECHNICAL SUMMARY Water rate: Minimum of 50 L/ha. More reliable results can be expected at higher Jaguar can be applied early to Modes of action: Inhibitor of carotenoid biosynthesis 100 water volumes/ha. increase potential yield and (diflufenican) and photosynthesis 80 Nozzle type: 110o flat-fan T11002–T11003 at photosystem II (bromoxynil). has the flexibility to be used at a or similar at 280–300 kPa 60 Post-emergent contact herbicide, later timing, with economic up to 16 kph. $87.90 which provides up to 4 weeks' rates controlling an enormous 40 Droplet range: 200–300 microns $ return per ha residual control of wild radish. Compatibility: Mixing Jaguar with grass herbicides range of broadleaf weeds. 20 Weed control symptoms: $12.77 can reduce the effectiveness of the 0 Fast brown-out of older leaves and (1.8 t/ha, $170/t, less chemical & application cost) $170/t, (1.8 t/ha, Jaguar 500 mL/ha Ally 5 g + MCPA LVE 500 mL/ha grass herbicide. chlorosis of younger leaves and $12.77 Surfactant: Do not mix Jaguar with crop oils or Trial ID: LP9520 meristematic regions followed by tank-mixtures containing crop oils, plant death. Plants larger than Jaguar vs Paragon®– Weed Control as decreased selectivity and label recommendations may 100 increased crop damage may result. survive, but often at a suppressed Critical comments: In most situations the rate specified 80 level of growth. for each weed size will give Crop effects: Some transient crop yellowing may 60 satisfactory control. occur. Provided the crop is not

Broadleaf weed control in cereal and pasture Broadleaf weed control in cereal However, under certain conditions and pasture Broadleaf weed control in cereal 40 under stress, subsequent growth such as: % wild radish control 20 will not be affected. (Please see Paragon 250 mL/ha • high crop and weed density, product label for more information). 0 Jaguar 500 mL/ha • late-season germinations, DAT 16 DAT 34 DAT 60 The tolerance of legumes, e.g. • abnormal weed growth (including Trial ID: WA05, NW13, SA08, NB12 lucerne & clover, can differ with early flowering), variety and a number of other higher rates of product (up to the ROI – Jaguar vs Paragon factors. Please see product label. Average of 5 trial comparisons maximum rate of application 80 EXTERNAL FACTORS specified for that weed) may be

60 INFLUENCING HERBICIDE required. Water quality: Although Jaguar's efficacy is Jaguar will not effectively control: 40 relatively unaffected by water • regrowth of suppressed weeds, • transplanted weeds, $ return per ha quality, always use the best quality 20 water available and avoid letting • regrowth from rhizomes or roots, $74.39 $61.39 the mix stand overnight. • weeds growing under stress from

(1.8 t/ha, $170/t, less chemical & application cost) $170/t, (1.8 t/ha, 0 Jaguar 500 mL/ha Paragon 250 mL/ha $61.39 Temperature: Avoid application after frost previous herbicide applications. Trial ID: SA08, WA06, WA01166E, WA164201, 2000AGWH because this stresses both crop and target weeds, leading to greater crop effect and reduced weed control. Wait a few days till frost stress has declined before spray application.

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DIRECTIONS FOR USE Crop Weeds suppressed Weed stage Rate/ha State Restraints: Cereals Dense-flower fumitory Up to 2-leaf stage 750 mL All states DO NOT apply if crop or weeds are stressed by dry or excessively moist conditions. Wheat, DO NOT apply to crops under stress caused by disease or insect damage. barley, Up to 4-leaf stage 1.0 L triticale, Chickweed, common sowthistle (milk thistle), DO NOT apply to frost-affected crops or if frosts are imminent. cereal rye dock, hexham scent (King Island melilot), prickly lettuce, scarlet pimpernel, skeleton DO NOT apply when heavy rain is expected within 4 hours. weed, sorrel, speedwell, three-horned bedstraw, DO NOT apply with crop oils (cereals only). toad rush Volunteer lupins 500 mL– 1.0 L Crop Weeds controlled Weed stage Rate/ha State Crassula (stonecrop) Up to 5-leaf stage 500 mL Cereals Wild radish Up to 2-leaf stage and not more 350 mL WA only Long storksbill Up to 4-leaf stage Wheat, than 60 mm in diameter and barley, where weed density is less than Volunteer field peas Up to 5-node stage 750 mL triticale, 50 plants/m2 Ward’s weed Up to 5-leaf stage 1.0 L cereal rye Wild mustard, wild radish Up to 4-leaf stage and not more 500 mL All states Vetch Up to 2-leaf stage (including than 120 mm in diameter cereals Mouse-eared chickweed NSW only undersown Up to 6-leaf stage and not more 750 mL with clover than 150 mm in diameter Mexican poppy Qld only and/or Up to 8-leaf stage and not more 1.0 L Mintweed, spoon cudweed Up to 4-leaf stage NSW only lucerne) than 180 mm in diameter New Zealand spinach Up to 2-leaf stage 750 mL Qld only Canola (rapeseed), charlock, turnip weed, Up to 2-leaf stage and not more 500 mL Cleavers Up to 1-whorl stage 1.0 L SA only wild turnip than 60 mm in diameter Ball mustard Up to 4-leaf stage Up to 4-leaf stage and not more 750 mL Horehound Pre-emergence Shepherd’s purse than 120 mm in diameter 1.0 L Capeweed Up to 4-leaf stage and not more 500 mL Marshmallow Up to 2-leaf stage than 120 mm in diameter Up to 6-leaf stage and not more 750 mL than 150 mm in diameter Up to 8-leaf stage and not more 1.0 L Crop Weeds controlled Weed stage Rate/ha State Critical comments than 180 mm in diameter Corn gromwell Up to 4-leaf stage 500 mL Wheat, Wild radish Up to the 4-leaf 350 mL plus WA only Refer also to all Critical comments barley, stage and not 200 mL for cereals. Up to 6-leaf stage 750 mL triticale, more than 120 mm MCPA LVE Climbing buckwheat Up to 2-leaf stage 500 mL cereal rye in diameter (500 g/L) DO NOT use this tank-mix if cereals are undersown with lucerne or annual Up to 4-leaf stage 750 mL Up to the 6-leaf 500 mL plus All states medics. Broadleaf weed control in cereal and pasture Broadleaf weed control in cereal Up to 6-leaf stage 1.0 L stage and not 200 mL and pasture Broadleaf weed control in cereal more than 150 mm MCPA LVE DO NOT use this tank-mix in vineyards. Deadnettle, Paterson’s curse (Salvation Jane), Up to 2-leaf stage 500 mL in diameter (500 g/L) rough poppy Up to 4-leaf stage 750 mL Crop Stage Up to the 8-leaf 500 mL plus Jaguar 350 mL + MCPA LVE 200 mL: Amsinckia stage and not 400 mL Apply from 3-leaf to fully tillered Doublegee (spiny emex) Up to 2-leaf stage 500 mL Qld, NSW, Vic, Tas, WA only more than 180 mm MCPA LVE (Zadok’s Z13 to Z30). in diameter. (500 g/L) Jaguar 500 mL + MCPA LVE 200 mL: Up to 4-leaf stage 750 mL All states Apply from 3-leaf to fully tillered Chamomile, common peppercress, tree hogweed, Up to 4-leaf stage 1.1 L (Zadok’s Z13 to Z30). lesser swinecress, purple calandrinia, (mountain sorrel) Jaguar 500 mL + MCPA LVE 400 mL: Apply from 5-leaf stage to fully tillered Fat hen, field madder, saffron thistle, Up to 4-leaf stage 1.0 L (Zadok’s Z15 to Z30). variegated thistle Ox-tongue, wireweed Up to 2-leaf stage Optimum results are achieved when sprayed at 4–8 weeks post-sowing. Fireweed Up to 4-leaf stage 500 mL Qld, NSW, Vic, SA, WA, NT only Common cotula (bird’s eye), pheasant's eye Up to 4-leaf stage 560 mL SA only Warning: Jaguar may cause (adonis) transient crop yellowing of cereals. Greater than 4-leaf stage 1.1 L (Refer to “Crop Tolerance” section of Fumitory 2–6 leaf stage 350 + WA only General Instructions). 200 mL terbutryn Observe instructions also on MCPA LVE (500 g/L) product label.

Withholding period Harvest: NOT REQUIRED WHEN USED AS DIRECTED. CRITICAL COMMENTS Wild radish: Effective residual activity of this product Grazing: DO NOT GRAZE OR CUT FOR STOCK FOOD WITHIN 14 DAYS AFTER APPLICATION may be reduced where: Crop stage: Cereals • rates lower than 1.0 L/ha are used; 2-leaf to fully tillered (Zadoks Z12–29). Optimum results • dry conditions prevail; achieved when sprayed at 4–8 weeks post-sowing. • coverage of the soil surface is poor; Warning: Jaguar may cause transient crop yellowing • the crop is grown in non-wetting sand; in cereals. • soils have a high content of clay or organic matter. 24 25 BROADLEAF WEED HERBICIDE PRODUCTBROADLEAF TYPE WEED HERBICIDE

COMPATIBILITY Control of wild radish with Tigrex when weeds are sprayed at the INTRODUCTION correct growth stage The following herbicide products are physically compatible with Jaguar as two-way mixtures in the spray tank, but should 100 only be used for the crops specified, and only when the crop is also specified on the label of the compatible product: Tigrex selective herbicide is renowned for its activity 80

Crop Jaguar Compatible product against wild radish in cereal 60

Wheat, triticale, cereal rye Up to 750 mL/ha Hoegrass (barley also), Tristar Advance (barley also), crops. As well as unprecedented 40 (including undersown) Puma®Progress (wild oats only, high rate), Wildcat 110 knockdown, it provides residual EC (wild oats only, high rate) % wild radish control 20 radish control that few Wheat, barley, triticale, cereal rye All rates Broadstrike 0 products can match. Tigrex Tigrex Tigrex Tigrex (including undersown) 500 mL/ha 750 mL/ha 1000 mL/ha also controls a range of other 4-leaf 6-leaf 8-leaf Wheat, barley, triticale, cereal rye Up to 500 mL/ha Ally, Glean, MCPA LVE (500 g/L product) (Average of 26 Bayer CropScience trials) (not undersown) (up to 500 mL/ha only) brassica and non-brassica broadleaf weeds. All rates 2,4-D amine 500, Eclipse, Cadence® ROI – Tigrex vs Diuron + MCPA (9 trials) (up to 115 g only), Lontrel PRODUCT DETAILS 300 $269.40 Wheat only (not undersown) Topik® Active constituent: 250 g/L MCPA (present 240 Established lucerne only Up to 750 mL/ha Simazine (500 g/L product) (up to 1.25 L/ha only) and as ethyl hexyl ester) $190.66 180 Superior wild radish control simazine (500 g/L)/paraquat (200 g/L) mixture 25 g/L diflufenican 120

Herbicide groups: Group I and F $ return/ha Newly sown and established Up to 750 mL/ha Targa®, Fusilade®, 2,4-DB amine (500 g/L) lucerne and clover only Formulation: Emulsifiable 60 concentrate Product tagline, product tagline Up to 1.0 L/ha Broadstrike 0 Pack size: 20 L & 100 L Tigrex Diuron 350 mL/ha 500 mL/ha + MCPA 400 mL/ha

Colour: Translucent dark- $ return per ha calculated using 1.8 t/ha @ $170/t, less chemical and application cost. WHEN MIXING JAGUAR WITH OTHER HERBICIDES, CROP YELLOWING MAY BE ENHANCED. WHEN MIXING WITH HOEGRASS®,WILDCAT 110 EC, PUMA® brown liquid Trial reference: WJFH9620, WJH9608, WJFH9740, WJH9622, WJFH9624, KAF93026, 94AAM, 97IAWATI, 97IAWAT3. PROGRESS OR TRISTAR ADVANCE, SOME REDUCTION IN THE EFFICACY AND SPEED OF ACTION OF THESE PRODUCTS MAY OCCUR. WHEN MIXING WITH TARGA®OR FUSILADE®, SOME REDUCTION IN THE EFFICACY AND SPEED OF ACTION OF THESE PRODUCTS AND JAGUAR MAY OCCUR. IN TANK-MIXTURES WITH Shelf-life: More than 2 years ROI – Tigrex vs Paragon (8 trials) ALLY AND GLEAN, RATES OF JAGUAR HIGHER THAN 500 ML/HA MAY CAUSE SIGNIFICANT CROP DAMAGE. IF THE CROP IS STRESSED, THE APPLICATION OF THE (when stored under HERBICIDE TANK-MIXTURES MAY CAUSE YIELD REDUCTION. WHEN MIXING WITH CADENCE®,A TEMPORARY WILTING MAY BE EVIDENT IN SOME CROPS AFTER APPLICATION. THE MIXTURE OF JAGUAR AND SIMAZINE SHOULD BE APPLIED DURING WINTER TO LUCERNE WHICH IS NOT ACTIVELY GROWING. THIS MIXTURE ideal conditions) 50 MAY RESULT IN AN INCREASED CROP EFFECT BUT THIS CAN BE REDUCED IF THE LUCERNE IS GRAZED OR CUT BEFORE SPRAYING. DO NOT MIX JAGUAR WITH Poison schedule: 5 $48.38 VERDICT®. GROWERS SHOULD SEEK ADVICE BEFORE SPRAYING RECENTLY RELEASED CEREAL VARIETIES. 40 $44.17 Broadleaf weed control in cereal and pasture Broadleaf weed control in cereal

THIS PRODUCT MAY BE MIXED IN THE SPRAY TANK WITH ONE OF THE FOLLOWING INSECTICIDES ACCORDING TO THE DIRECTIONS FOR THE 30 INSECTICIDE PRODUCT: CHLORPYRIFOS (500 G/L PRODUCT), DECIS OPTIONS®, DIMETHOATE, DOMINEX®100EC, FASTAC®DUO, LE-MAT®290 SL, TECHNICAL SUMMARY TALSTAR®AND THIODAN® Mode of action: Foliar translocation, 20 $ return/ha USE THE RECOMMENDED RATES FOR JAGUAR AND ITS TANK-MIX PARTNER AS WELL AS THE SURFACTANT RECOMMENDATION OF THE TANK-MIX absorption by shoots 10 PARTNER. READ THE LABEL OF THE TANK-MIX PARTNER BEFORE MIXING AND USING THE TANK MIXTURE. IF ANOTHER HERBICIDE IS APPLIED AS A TANK-MIX, OBSERVE THE PLANTBACK RESTRICTIONS ON THAT LABEL. and roots, early 0 post emergence. Tigrex Paragon WARNING: DO NOT USE CROP OILS WITH JAGUAR OR JAGUAR TANK-MIXTURES IN CEREALS. 500 mL/ha 250 mL/ha Weed control symptoms: $ return per ha calculated using 1.8 t/ha @ $170/t, less chemical and application cost. AS FORMULATIONS OF OTHER MANUFACTURERS’ PRODUCTS ARE BEYOND THE CONTROL OF BAYER CROPSCIENCE, ALL MIXTURES SHOULD BE TESTED Effects are noticeable Trial reference: 00IAWAE, 00IAWABR, 00IAWAWH, SA07-2001, WA05-2001, WA01166E, 09JL01, AG00WAWH. PRIOR TO MIXING COMMERCIAL QUANTITIES. in 5–10 days after application. Effects on crop: Some transient yellowing may occur after application. If the crop is not stressed from pre-emergent herbicide, root disease, insect damage, frost, dry or excessively wet conditions, the subsequent crop development and growth will not be affected. No disease interaction known. Any crop effect may be exaggerated when tank- mixing with certain herbicides or applying in stressed conditions.

26 27 28 Superior wild radish control BROADLEAF WEEDHERBICIDE BE TESTEDPRIORTOMIXINGCOMMERCIALQUANTITIES. W ANDTALSTAR OPTIONS, DECIS KARATE®, DOMINEX100EC, FOLLOWING INSECTICIDESACCORDING TOTHEDIRECTIONSFORUSEONTHISPRODUCT: HALLMARK®50EC, ESPECIALLY WITHREGARDTOSOILTYPES.THISPRODUCT MAYFOR CORRECTAPPLICATION RATES, BEMIXEDINTHESPRAY TANK WITHONEOFTHE EVIDENT INSOMECROPS AFTERAPPLICATION. DONOTADDSURFACTANT WHENMIXINGTIGREXANDALLY. SIMAZINE:REFERTOTHESIMAZINELAB ATEMPORARY WILTING MAY CROP YELLOWING MAY BE BEINCREASED. WHENMIXINGWITHCADENCE, WHEN MIXINGWITHOTHERHERBICIDES, only beusedforthecropsspecified. butshould The followingproductsarephysically compatiblewithTigrexasatwo-way mixtureinthespray tank, COMPATIBILITY Moisture: F Effects ofwater quality: Organic matter: Soil pH: Soil texture: INFLUENCING HERBICIDE EXTERNAL FACTORS ha ny(o nesw)Topik Compatibleproduct Tigrex Logran® MCPA LVE, Glean, Ally, Upto 500mL/ha Wheat only(notundersown) r andcereal triticale, barley, Wheat, Wildcat110EC(forcontrol PumaProgress76EW, Upto750mL/ha Cereals (notundersown) Cereals (includingundersown) Crop rosts: ARNING: ye only AS FORMULATIONS ALLMIXTURESSHOULD OFOTHERMANUFACTURERS’ PRODUCTS AREBEYOND THECONTROL OFBAYER CROPSCIENCE, (not undersown) Wat translocation islimited. Dry be moresevere andpersistent. in coldconditions.Cropeffectmay Herbicide effectmay bereduced in theseconditions. be usedimmediatelyaftermixing Soil colloids–spray mixturemust time inspray tanktounder4hours. Saline water –may reducestorage affected (i.e.plantsstressed). No effectunlessplantgrowthis affected (i.e.plantsstressed). No effectunlessplantgrowthis affected (i.e.plantsstressed). No effectunlessplantgrowthis Crop effectmay longer. persist when translocationislimited. Moist erlogged – activityisreducedwhen – ideal. – activityisreduced l ae rmxnl(0 /) ,- mn 0 ebcd,Lontrel, 2,4-DAmine500Herbicide, Bromoxynil(200g/L), chlorpyrifos endosulfan, Dimethoate, All rates All rates Achieve® T Spear® Hoegrass500, of wildoatsonly), ro 0D aec u o15gh ny,Eclipse Cadence(upto115g/haonly), ordon 50-D, Droplet range: W Aerial application: Droplet range: Nozzle pressure: W Ground application: Rainfast: General: APPLICATION ater rates: ater rates: per hectare. Apply inaminimumof30Lwater SAonly): Vic, Aircraft (NSW, dense. infestation isheavy orcropcover Increase water volumeifweed 70–100 L/haarepreferred. water ratesof for optimumresults, A minimumof50L/ha.However, good coverage ofleafsurface. Effective weed controlrequires 200–300 microns 200–300 microns 150–300 kPa (20–40psi) 4 hours EL BROADLEAF WEEDHERBICIDE WA WA DO NOT DO NOT DO NOT DO NOT DO NOT Restraints: DIRECTIONS FORUSE ihcoe)Lno oktUptothe5-leafstageand Londonrocket with clover) wildturnip undersown cereals icuigIda eg utr,Uptothe4-leafstageand Indianhedgemustard, (including eelreCalc,hdemsad Uptothe2-leafstageand hedgemustard, Charlock, cereal rye rtcl,Uptothe8-leafstageand triticale, as Uptothe6-leafstageand oats, aly Uptothe4-leafstageand barley, rpWescnrle tg fwe rwhSaeRate/ha State Uptothe2-leaf stageand Stageof weed growth Wildradish Weeds controlled Wheat, Crop NY ONOT ONLY: DO apply withcropoils(cerealsonly). apply whenheavy rainisexpectedwithin4hours. apply tofrost-affectedcropsoriffrostsareimminent. apply tocropsunderstresscausedby diseaseorinsectdamage. orexcessively moistconditions. apply ifcroporweeds arestressedby dry edeteNW Vic, NSW, 1.0L 500mL Allstates only Vic 750mL 500mL 500mL Uptothe4-leafstage Uptothe2-leafstage to Up Tu goosefoot Purple Canola Sorrel Uptothe2-leaf stage Deadnettle toad rush saffron thistle, Uptothe2-leafstage Uptothe2-leafstage gromwell,Corn fumitory Dense-flower Prickly lettuce Crassula aeedUptothe2-leafstageand Capeweed W shepherd’s purse, turnip weed, Up to to Up weed, turnip shepherd’s purse, uioy26la tg Allstates leafstage 2–6 Fumitory r’ edSAonly ard’s weed r i ed idtri oyeo o2la tg SA Cotyledonto2-leafstage wildturnip nip weed, apply to barley orKulinapply tobarley wheatbeforethe5-leafstage(Z15). pt h -efsae1.0L 750mL 750mL Up tothe6-leafstage Up tothe4-leafstage Up tothe4-leafstage Up tothe4-leafstageand h -efsaeQdol 500mL Qldonly the 6-leafstage the 6-leafstageand ≤ ≤ ≤ ≤ ≤ ≤ ≤ ≤ ≤ ≤ 2 mi imtr1.0L 120 mmindiameter 0m ndaee l tts500mL Allstates 750mL 60 mmindiameter Qldonly 120 mmindiameter 5 mi imtr1.0L 150 mmindiameter 2 mi imtr750mL 120 mmindiameter 0m ndaee 500mL 60 mmindiameter 8 mi imtr1.0L 180 mmindiameter 5 mi imtr750mL 150 mmindiameter 2 mi imtrAlsae 500mL Allstates 120 mmindiameter 0m ndaee Aol 250mL WA only 60 mmindiameter SA only Newell Hwy) (west of NSW only and Cowell) V line between ofthe north Pen (Eyre enus Bay only 350 mL insula 1.0 L terbutryn* 200 mL/ha 500 mL+ (500 g/L)

29 Superior wild radish control BROADLEAF WEED HERBICIDE BROADLEAF WEED HERBICIDE

CRITICAL COMMENTS Crop Weeds controlled Stage of weed growth State Rate/ha Critical comments Tigrex will not effectively control: regrowth of suppressed weeds; transplanted weeds; regrowth of rhizomes or roots; CEREALS Wild radish Up to the 4-leaf stage All 350 mL plus Refer also to all Critical Comments Wheat, and not more than states 200 mL MCPA relating to weed stage, grazing, and/or weeds growing under stress from previous herbicide applications. barley, 120 mm in diameter LVE (500 g/L) application and wild radish. oats, * Reduced efficacy (suppression Crop stage: triticale, Up to the 6-leaf stage 500 mL plus only) may be achieved on wild Up to 750 mL (3-leaf to late tillering stage – Z13 to 30) cereal rye and not more than 200 mL radish larger than 8-leaf or greater 150 mm in diameter MCPA LVE than 180 mm in diameter. Over 750 mL (5-leaf to late tillering stage – Z15 to 30) (500 g/L) DO NOT use this tank-mix if Optimum results are achieved when sprayed at 3–5 leaf crop stage (generally 4–8 weeks post-sowing). Up to the 8-leaf stage 500 mL plus cereals are undersown with Warning: Tigrex may cause transient crop yellowing of cereals. Some varieties of oats have not been tested. and not more than 400 mL lucerne or annual medics. 180 mm in diameter* MCPA LVE Crop stage: Weed stage: (500 g/L) Tigrex 350 mL + MCPA LVE 200 mL: Apply from 3-leaf to fully tillered Apply when weeds are actively growing. In most situations the rate specified for each weed size will give (Zadok’s Z13 to Z30). Tigrex 500 satisfactory control. mL + MCPA LVE 200 mL: Apply from Under certain conditions such as: 3-leaf to fully tillered (Zadok’s Z13 to Z30). Tigrex 500 mL + MCPA LVE • high crop and weed density, 400 mL: Apply from 5-leaf stage to • late-season germinations, fully tillered (Zadok’s Z15 to Z30). • abnormal weed growth (including early flowering), Superior wild radish control Optimum results are achieved when higher rates of product may be required. Superior wild radish control sprayed at 3–5 leaf crop stage (generally 4–8 weeks post sowing). WA only: DO NOT apply to Barley or Grazing: Kulin Wheat before the 5-leaf stage Efficacy on larger weeds will be improved by grazing with normal levels of stock after the 7-day withholding period. (Z15). Refer to product label for grazing precautions. Warning: Tigrex may cause transient crop yellowing of cereals. Some varieties of oats have not been Wild radish: tested. (Refer to “Crop Tolerance” Tigrex will provide residual control of wild radish for up to 4 weeks after application. Effective residual activity of section of General Instructions) this product may be reduced where: Observe instructions also on MCPA LVE product label. • rates lower than 1.0 L/ha are used, • dry conditions prevail, • coverage of the soil surface is poor, • the crop is planted in non-wetting sand, SUPPRESSION OF THE FOLLOWING WEEDS (ALL STATES) • soils contain a high content of organic matter. Optimum results will be obtained if good soil moisture exists at and after application.

Crop Weed suppression Stage of weed growth Rate/ha

Wheat, Saffron thistle Up to the 6-leaf stage 1.0 L barley, oats, Chickweed, fireweed, hexham scent (King Island melilot), iceplant, Up to the 4-leaf stage triticale, mouse-eared chickweed, nightstock, Paterson’s curse, peppercress, cereal rye skeleton weed, long storksbill, volunteer lupins (including Wireweed 750 mL cereals Common sowthistle, cowvine, dock, doublegee (spiny emex), fat hen, Up to the 2-leaf stage 1.0 L undersown horehound, hyssop loosestrife, marshmallow, rough poppy, scarlet with clover) pimpernel, stemless thistle, tree hogweed, variegated thistle, vetch (tares)

Withholding period Harvest: NOT REQUIRED WHEN USED AS DIRECTED. All crops: DO NOT GRAZE OR CUT FOR STOCK FOOD FOR 7 DAYS AFTER APPLICATION

30 31 BROADLEAF HERBICIDE BROADLEAF HERBICIDE

INTRODUCTION EXTERNAL FACTORS DIRECTIONS FOR USE INFLUENCING HERBICIDE Restraints: Eclipse is a herbicide which Soil texture: Generally more mobile on soils of DO NOT apply to crops or weeds which may be stressed (inactive growth) due to prolonged periods of extreme cold, controls a range of key light texture, low organic matter moisture stress (waterlogging or drought) or previous herbicide treatment, as crop damage or reduced levels broadleaf weeds in cereals and and alkaline pH. of control may result. lupins. Eclipse enables growers Soil pH: Eclipse is more soluble under DO NOT spray if rain is likely to occur within two hours. to control larger wild radish alkaline conditions, however most DO NOT apply Eclipse to Cadoux wheat, as unacceptable crop injury may occur. activity is by foliar uptake. plants in lupin crops, and has Organic matter: Eclipse will dissipate more quickly Crop Weeds controlled Weed stage Rate/ha Critical comments the flexibility to be used alone in soils with high organic matter or in combination with other where microbial activity will be Wheat, Wild radish Up to 4-leaf and 5 g 5 g/ha should only be used on low to barley, (WA only) up to 12 cm moderate (less than 100 plants/m2) greater. broadleaf herbicides in cereals. oats, diameter populations and where there is good crop Water quality: While the efficacy of Eclipse is rye and competition. Apply with Uptake spraying generally not affected by water triticale. oil at 500 mL/100 L water or D-C-Trate PRODUCT DETAILS 2-leaf to spraying oil at 1 L/100 L water. quality, always use the best quality Active constituent: 714 g/kg metosulam 1st node Hedge mustard, Indian hedge mustard, Up to 8-leaf and 7 g Use Uptake or D-C-Trate as above on high water available. Clean water is (Zadoks turnip weed, volunteer canola, up to 15 cm wild radish populations (greater than 100 Herbicide group: Group B preferable. 12–31) wild radish, wild turnip, yellow burrweed diameter plants/m2) or on lower populations where Formulation: Water-dispersible granule (WA only) crop competition is poor. Frosts: Allow 2 days’ recovery after a frost Pack size: 500 g & 200 g Subterranean clover* Up to 6-trifoliate Alternatively use a non-ionic wetter such as before application. Ideally there (WA only) BS-1000®at 100 mL/100 L water on low Colour: Pale-brown granules will also be 2 frost-free days after Volunteer medics* Up to 5-leaf populations (less than 100 plants/m2) where

Superior broadleaf weed control Shelf-life: 24 months minimum (WA only) crop competition is good. Superior broadleaf weed control application. Poison schedule: 6 Volunteer peas* Up to 7-node *Eclipse will give useful suppression of Moisture: Dry and waterlogged soil will (WA only) these weeds. TECHNICAL SUMMARY reduce efficacy due to the stress Capeweed* 2 to 10-leaf and up (WA only) to 10 cm diameter Mode of action: Absorbed by roots and foliage of on the weeds. Moist soil at the Doublegee* 2 to 6-leaf and up plants and translocated to growing time of application is ideal. (WA only) to 10 cm diameter Capeweed Up to 5 cm diameter 5 g Eclipse + For control of capeweed: Lontrel at points, where it inhibits the APPLICATION (WA only) 75 mL 75 mL/ha must be added together enzyme acetolactate synthase Lontrel with Uptake or D-C-Trate. Surfactant: Do not apply in cereals without a (ALS) which is essential for the Herbicide crop oil or wetting agent, unless Wheat, Up to 5 cm diameter 5 g Eclipse + For control of capeweed: Bromoxynil/MCPA synthesis of amino acids. specified in Directions for Use table. barley, 300 mL must be added together with Uptake or Weed control symptoms: oats, bromoxynil + D-C-Trate. Rainfast: 2 hours Immediate cessation of plant rye and MCPA triticale. (200/200 g/L) growth and yellowing. Effects are RE-CROPPING 3-leaf to Doublegee Up to cotyledons + 5 g Eclipse + For control of doublegee: Bromoxynil/MCPA noticeable 1–2 weeks after 1st node (WA only) 1-leaf (5 cm max. 300 mL must be added together with Uptake or application. Crop Minimum re-cropping interval (Zadoks diameter) bromoxynil + D-C-Trate. Southern 13–31) MCPA DO NOT exceed doublegee growth stage. Crop effects: Some transient crop effects may Canola, medics, Susceptible crops can safely (200/200 g/L) Wheat, Up to 3-leaf 5 g Eclipse + When Eclipse and metsulfuron-methyl are occur after application. If the crop sub-clover, lucerne, be sown 9 months after is not stressed from pre-emergent barley (10 cm max. diameter) 3 g tank-mixed together, a non-ionic wetter such faba beans, the use of Eclipse. rye and metsulfuron- as BS-1000 at 100 mL/100 L water must be herbicides, root disease, insect field peas. triticale methyl added. damage, frost, dry or excessively (Not oats) (600 g/kg) DO NOT use metsulfuron-methyl on oats. 3-leaf to wet conditions, yield is generally GROUND APPLICATION: 1st node not affected. Effects may be Water rates: 50–100 L/ha (Zadoks 13–31) exaggerated if tank-mixing with Nozzle type: 110º flat-fan, operating 40–50 cm other herbicides. above target plants Withholding period Cereals: DO NOT GRAZE OR CUT FOR STOCKFEED FOR 14 DAYS AFTER APPLICATION. Droplet range: 200–300 microns Lupins: DO NOT GRAZE OR CUT FOR STOCKFEED FOR 4 WEEKS AFTER APPLICATION. WHEN USING ECLIPSE IN A TANK-MIX WITH ANOTHER PRODUCT, TAKE THE WITHHOLDING PERIOD OF THE OTHER PRODUCT INTO CONSIDERATION. AERIAL APPLICATION: Contact Bayer CropScience for details.

32 33 34 Superior broadleaf weed control PRODUCTBROADLEAF TYPEHERBICIDE 100 mL/100LWATER. WITH ANON-IONICWETTER/SURFACTANT AT THENECLIPSESHOULD BEUSEDAT 7g/ha SURFACTANT, WETTER ORCROP OILISRECOMMENDED, THEADJUVANT RECOMMENDATION FORTHEPARTNER HERBICIDESHOULDBEUSED. IFNO WHEN MIXINGECLIPSEWITHANOTHERHERBICIDE, USED WITHTHESEPRODUCTS. ANDCROP OILS SHOULDNOTBE DIURON ORIGRAN MIXTURES, NOTE THAT SOMECROP YELLOWING CANBEEXPECTEDWITHMETSULFURON-METHYL, Eclipse iscompatiblewiththefollowingproductsincropsforwhichthey arerecommended. COMPATIBILITY rs crasol)AheeW ogas50 ida 1E,Tpk Tristar Advance. Topik, Wildcat110EC, Hoegrass500, Achieve WG, Compatibleproducts Grass (cerealsonly) Herbicide type Lontrel SCLiquidHerbicide, Flowable Igran®500 Compatibleproducts diuron, BuctrilMA, bromoxynil, Ally, 2,4-Damine, Broadleaf (cerealsonly) Herbicide type 33)wl unp Herbicideat1L/haorbromoxynil/MCPA addStarane200 ensurebedstraw control, however to achieved withthismixture, wildturnip, weed, turnip 13–31) muskweed, (Zadoks 1st node as CAetr100mL/100Lwater. MCPA ester anon-ionicwetter suchasBS-1000at ApplywithUptake at500mL/100Lwater or 350–500mL 5–7gEclipse+ Criticalcomments 15cmdiameter Rate/ha Upto8-leafand Weed stage (All states) r Wildradish oats, barley, Weeds controlled Wheat, Crop rtcl.hdemsad yellowburrweed orbedstraw. Indianhedgemustard, hedgemustard, 3-leaf to triticale. eadBedstraw ye and n Aol)growingconditionsarelessthanideal. wheretheweed populationsarehighor UsethehigherratesofEclipse+MCPA at500to700mL/ha. Controlisby thecompanionherbicides. safflower orpricklylettuce. thistles, onlupins, MCPA 10cmtall 100mLLontrel esterlabels.Eclipsehaslittleeffect Upto5-leaf, MCPA ester+ 5–7gEclipse+ 350–500mL 10cmtall Upto6-leaf, 10cmtall Upto4-node, 10cmtall Upto4-branch, lupins, Upto4-leaf faba beans, chickpeas, Upto6-leaf capeweed, plus: Above weeds, Ball mustard(SAonly) and WA only) Vic SA, Qld, (NSW, yellow burrweed volunteer canola, afoe,U o1 mda.thismixture.RefertoLontrellabelifcontrol Upto10cmdiam. thistles safflower, hewe MP 500–700mL/habromoxynil/MCPA. MCPA + UsethehigherratesofEclipse + 100mLLontrel use5–7g/haEclipse+ sheepweed only, asBS-1000.To controlbedstraw and 500–700mL bromoxynil/ 10cmdiam. Upto6-leaf, ApplywithUptake oranon-ionicwetter such 5cmdiam. Upto4-leaf, 5–7gEclipse+ only) SAandVic 5cmdiam. (NSW, Upto4-whorl, sheepweed prickly lettuce, 5cmdiam. bedstraw, Upto5-trifoliate, 10cmdiam. Upto4-branch, plus: Above weeds, andWA Vic only) Upto6nodes SA, (NSW, volunteer vetch volunteer sub-clover, volunteer peas, volunteer medics, † , † , T Starane200Herbicide, MCPA LVE, MCPA amine, Mecoban®640, Lontrel/MCPA LVE, Herbicide, ordon 75-DHerbicide. pt -ef mda.ofthistlesisdesired. 5cmdiam. Up to6-leaf, Note: † † DO NOT and bromoxynil/MCPA labels. ideal. Note:Onlargerweeds refertoLontrel are highorgrowingconditionslessthan bromoxynil/MCPA wheretheweed populations Good suppressionofbedstraw willbe See Lontrellabelforthistlessuppressedby On largerweeds refertotheLontreland use lessthan7g/haEclipseon PRODUCTS. T. TYPE A.R.PROGRAM R A T S herbicideeffectiveness. which influence management ofthe four major factors is to promote understanding and of herbicidefailure. Theprogram’s aim t system to guarantee anything, following any dynamicandchanging biological all herbicides.Whileitisimpossible in f herbicide results, andto minimise guidelines designedto optimise The S.T.A.R. program isasimple setof INTRODUCTION ailures. The basic principles applytoailures. Thebasicprinciples he S.T.A.R. program canreduce the risk IMING PPLICATION TRESS ATE • Increases thespeedof • Gives maximumeffectiveness Using recommendedrates: CUTTING RATES DOES NOTSAVE MONEY • Spray whenweeds are young • Changenozzlesregularly • Checkandcleanequipment Aim formaximumcoverage: CORRECT APPLICATION ENSURESOPTIMUMRESULTS • Minimisesweed competition • Givesgreatereffectiveness Spraying attheoptimumtime: EARLY SPRAYING RETURNSGREATER YIELDS • Whendiditlastrain? • Isthesoilwaterlogged? ask: Before usingchemicals, STRESS CANLOWER AHERBICIDE’SEFFECTIVENESS w and consistency eed control • Maximisesyieldresponse • Helps overcome possible • Don’t mixproductswhich are • Follow directions onwater • Helps obtainbetterspray • Maximisesyield • Arenutrientssufficient? • Have therebeenfrosts? • Arethereinsectpestspresent? application problems timingor unknown stress, not recommended andspraying speed volume, penetration andcoverage

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Bayer CropScience Pty Ltd, ABN 87 000 226 022 391–393 Tooronga Road East Hawthorn, Vic. 3123 Ph (03) 9248 6888 www.bayercropscience.com.au 36Always read and adhere to label directions on the product container. BBA453/0504 The Hopkins Part.