Weed Force Trike 600 Woody Weed Herbicide

Tips For Use

Restraints

• Do not spray blackberry suffering from drought stress.
• Do not burn off, cut or clear blackberry or other woody weeds for at least six months after spraying.
• In Tasmania, do not treat blackberry bushes carrying mature fruit or near-mature fruit.
• Where herbicides other than Weed Force Trike 600 or Grazon DS have been used on blackberry, allow two seasons of re-growth to occur before re-spraying.
• In NSW, clearing more than 5 hectares of trees by aerial, ground or spotgun application is prohibited unless specifically authorised by permit. This restriction does not apply to woody weeds.

Mixing Instructions

• Only mix sufficient chemical for each day’s work. Re-mix after extended periods of settling.
• For high-volume foliar application: pour the measured quantity into a partially filled spray tank, top up with the remainder of the water, and agitate thoroughly during filling, while spraying, and before recommencing after any stoppage.
• For basal bark and cut stump treatment: add the required amount of diesel distillate to the spray tank with agitators running and mix thoroughly. Use low pressure up to 200 kPa maximum.
• PVC gloves are not recommended. When tank-mixing with products that require PVC gloves, wear nitrile gloves. When using with diesel, wear nitrile gloves instead of rubber gloves.
• Delay treatment on bulldozed or ploughed areas until all regrowth has had time to emerge.

Application and Equipment

• Apply with hand-directed high-volume equipment, knapsack sprayer, or knapsack misting machine, except as noted below.
• Mistblower use is registered for Eucalyptus, Blackberry and Brigalow only.
• Aerial application is registered for Blackberry only. Human flagging is not authorised unless protected by engineering controls such as vehicles with cabs.
• Controlled Droplet Application (CDA) is registered for Blackberry only.
• Gas gun and sprinkler sprayer use is registered for Eucalyptus seedlings only.
• Boom sprayer use is registered for Paddy Melon and Afghan, Bitter or Camel Melon only.
• After use, clean the equipment thoroughly and rinse several times. Discharge washings on non-crop, non-pasture land away from water supplies and homes. Do not use equipment that has been used for this product on sensitive plants without thorough cleaning.

Compatibility

• When tank-mixing with products that require PVC gloves, switch to nitrile gloves for the entire operation.
• For Gorse control, add a non-ionic wetting agent at 125 mL per 100 L of spray mix.

Protection of Crops and Non-Target Plants

• Trike 600 is damaging to vines, vegetables, cotton, tomatoes, ornamentals and many other plants during both growing and dormant periods.
• Do not allow spray drift onto cotton, tomatoes, vines, fruit, potatoes, vegetables, ornamentals, tobacco, lupins and other legumes, safflower, flowers, shade trees, and Pinus spp.
• Do not apply under meteorological conditions or from equipment that could cause spray drift onto nearby susceptible plants.
• Do not spray within 1 km of susceptible crops when using an air blast sprayer.
• Grasses are normally unaffected and establish quickly after treatment.

Protection of Livestock, Wildlife, Fish, Crustaceans and the Environment

• Do not contaminate streams, rivers, waterways, or water used for irrigation, drinking or other domestic purposes with the chemical or used containers.

Resistance Warning

• Weed Force Trike 600 Woody Weed Herbicide is a Group 4I herbicide (pyridines group, disruptors of plant cell growth). Some naturally occurring weed biotypes resistant to Group 4 herbicides may exist.
• Resistant weeds will not be controlled by this or other Group 4 herbicides.
• Weed Force Pty Ltd accepts no liability for losses resulting from failure to control resistant weeds.

Storage and Disposal

• Store in the closed original container in a cool, well-ventilated area out of direct sunlight.
• Triple-rinse containers before disposal. Add rinsings to the spray tank. Do not dispose of undiluted chemicals on site.
• For recycling, replace the cap and return clean containers to a recycler or designated collection point.
• For disposal assistance, contact DrumMuster (drummuster.com.au) or ChemClear 1800 008 182.

Safety Directions

• Poisonous if swallowed. May irritate the eyes and skin. Avoid contact with eyes and skin.
• When opening the container, preparing the spray, and using the prepared spray, wear cotton overalls buttoned to the neck and wrists, a washable hat and elbow-length rubber gloves.
• Wash your hands after use. After each day’s use, wash gloves and contaminated clothing.

First Aid

• If poisoning occurs, contact a doctor or the Poisons Information Centre. Phone Australia 131 126.
• If in the eyes, hold the eyes open, flood with water for at least 15 minutes and see a doctor.
• For further information, refer to the Safety Data Sheet (SDS).

This information and product advice are 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.