Sporo 745 Herbicide

Tips For Use

General Instructions:

• This product is very slow-acting, and control of existing growth will take 3-12 months, depending on weather conditions and the senescence of plant foliage. 
• The actual length of satisfactory residual control will depend on soil type and rainfall until regeneration occurs from grass seed or surviving rhizomes.
• AC Sporo 745 Herbicide is liable to leaching and movement in the soil under heavy rainfall or irrigation, and dry conditions favour its persistence in the soil.
• Avoid use in channels and drains, where roots of desirable plants may extend, and in other situations where desirable plants grow close to the treated area.
• Control of grasses growing in shaded conditions may be reduced. 
• Subterranean clover and other annual legumes may be damaged by this product if exposed to the spray or if they germinate before product residues have dissipated from the soil. Do not treat pasture land with this product more than once per year.
• The optimum timing of AC Sporo 745 Herbicide application to avoid damage to desirable pasture species and/or to allow AC Sporo 745 Herbicide residues to be leached from the soil before autumn re-seeding is the period November to February inclusive. 
• Precautions on re-seeding and protection of pasture legumes must be observed.

Restraints:

• Do not apply the product to steeply sloping sites when applying high rates recommended for perennial grass control.
• Do not allow spray drift onto susceptible crops and ornamentals.
• Do not spray near desirable trees.

Spray Drift Restraints:

• Specific definitions for terms used in this section of the label can be found at apvma.gov.au/spraydrift
• Do not allow bystanders to come into contact with the spray cloud.
• Do not apply in a manner that may cause an unacceptable impact on native vegetation, agricultural crops, landscaped gardens and aquaculture production or cause contamination of plant or livestock commodities outside the application site from spray drift. 
• Wherever possible, correctly use application equipment designed to reduce spray drift and apply when the wind direction is away from these sensitive areas.
• Do not apply unless the wind speed is between 3 and 20 kilometres per hour at the application site during the time of application.
• Do not apply if there are hazardous surface temperature inversion conditions present at the application site during the time of application. Surface temperature inversion conditions exist most evenings one to two hours before sunset and persist until one to two hours after sunrise.

Mixing:

• This product is highly soluble in water, and the required amount can be added directly to the spray tank while stirring or with the agitator running. 
• When used in mixtures with dispersible powders, first make a slurry of the powder in a small quantity of water, add this to the half filled spray tank with the agitator running, and then add the required quantity of product and continue filling until the spray tank is full. 
• Good agitation must be maintained during the spraying operation.

Wetting Agent:

• The addition of 100mL of a non-ionic surfactant (600 g/L) per 100 litres of spray is recommended.

Compatibility:

• This product may be mixed with Glyphosate to improve knockdown of existing vegetation.

Application:

• Boom spray equipment should be carefully calibrated to deliver the required volume of spray and checked to see that the nozzles are delivering a uniform spray pattern.

Paddock Preparation:

• Graze areas to reduce cover of desirable species for spraying.

Re-Seeding:

• Desirable pasture species such as phalaris, cocksfoot, ryegrass, red and white clovers, subterranean clovers and lucerne may be sown after at least 100mm of leaching rain has fallen. 
• If drought conditions prevail, defer sowing until next season.

Protection Of Crops, Native And Other Non-Target Plants:

• Do not apply under weather conditions or from spraying equipment, which may cause spray to drift onto nearby susceptible plants/crops, cropping lands, or pastures.

Protection Of Wildlife, Fish, Crustaceans and the Environment:

• Do not contaminate streams, rivers or watercourses with the chemical or used containers.

Storage:

• Store in the closed original container in a cool, well-ventilated area. 
• Do not store for prolonged periods in direct sunlight.

Safety Directions:

• Avoid contact with eyes and skin. 
• Do not inhale spray mist. 
• When preparing the spray, wear elbow-length PVC gloves and face shields or goggles. 
• If the product is on the skin, immediately wash the area with soap and water. 
• After use and before eating, drinking or smoking, wash hands, arms and face thoroughly with soap and water. 
• After each day’s use, wash gloves, face shields, goggles, and contaminated clothing.

First Aid:

• If poisoning occurs, contact a doctor or the Poisons Information Centre. Phone Australia 131 126.
• If skin contact occurs, remove contaminated clothing and wash the skin thoroughly.
• For further information, refer to the Safety Data Sheet (SDS). 

This information and product advice is not intended as advice or recommendations for any specific use or circumstance. You should seek specialist advice before using any product. Always follow the manufacturer’s guidelines. Specialist Sales liability is limited.​