Shotup Herbicide

Tips For Use

Restraints:

• Do not apply to crops or weeds which are not actively growing or to plants that may be stressed (not actively growing) due to prolonged periods of extreme cold, moisture stress (water-logged or drought-affected) or previous herbicide treatment as crop damage or reduced levels of control, may result.
• Do not spray if rain is likely to occur within one hour.
• Avoid double overlaps to reduce the risk of injury to rotational crops the following season.
• Do not apply by aerial application.

Minimum Recropping Periods:

• Aminopyralid remains active in the soil for extended periods depending on the rate of application, soil type (clay content), rainfall, temperature, humidity, soil moisture and soil organic matter. Refer to the directions for use that show plant-back periods for particular crops following the application of Shotup Herbicide in different areas in Australia.

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

• Do not use on land to be cultivated for growing susceptible crops for up to 20 months of applying Choice Shotup, except where indicated in the Minimum Recropping Periods section of the General Instructions. 
• Legumes, vines, vegetables, cotton, tomatoes, ornamentals and many other plants are highly susceptible to this herbicide during both growing and dormant periods.
• Cereal crops, canola and grasses can be sown safely after using Shotup Herbicide.
• This product will kill legumes (clovers, medics) present in the crop at the time of spraying.
• In the season, following the application of this product, the regeneration or establishment of sensitive legumes (clover, medics, peas, and lupins) may be adversely affected by soil residues.
• Do not allow spray to drift onto sensitive native vegetation or susceptible crops, such as cotton, tomatoes, vines, fruit, potatoes, vegetables, ornamentals, tobacco, lupins and other legumes, safflower, sugar beet, hops, flowers or shade trees.
• Do not use it under meteorological conditions or with spraying equipment that is likely to produce drift.
• Minimise spray drift by using low pressures and nozzles, which do not give a fine droplet size.
• Do not apply close to or on areas containing roots of desirable vegetation, where the treated soil may be washed to areas growing or to be planted to desirable plants, or on sites where surface water from heavy rain can be expected to run off to areas containing or to be planted to susceptible crops or plants.
• Do not move soil, which may have been sprayed, to areas where desirable plants are to be grown.

Management Of Residues In Compost, Mulches And Animal Waste:

• Do not cut pasture for hay or silage production within 6 months of application, where it is intended for use off-farm.
• Do not cut cereals intended for hay or silage production within 6 weeks of application, where it is intended for use off-farm.
• Do not use treated plant material to make mushroom substrate.
• Do not send straw from treated crops off-farm for these purposes or for animal bedding.
• Do not send animal manure, dairy shed and feed pad effluent that has been collected from animals grazing or fed crops treated within the previous 6 months (pasture) or 6 weeks (cereals) off-farm.
• Spreading/irrigating this manure/effluent may cause damage to clover and other susceptible plants.
• Do not send compost made from animal waste that has been collected from animals grazing or fed crops treated within the previous 6 months (pasture) or 6 weeks (cereals) off-farm. 
• Such compost may cause damage to clover and other susceptible plants.
• Do not apply animal waste (e.g. manure, slurry) collected from animals grazing or fed crops treated within the previous 6 months (pasture) or 6 weeks (cereals) to susceptible plants or land to be used to grow susceptible plants.
• Do not grow susceptible plants within the relevant plant back period in fields treated with manure/effluent from farms where animals have grazed or been fed treated plants until a field bioassay shows there are no residues in the soil at levels injurious to the susceptible plants (see the crop rotation section in the directions for use label).
• To promote herbicide decomposition, manure should be evenly incorporated in the surface soil. Breakdown of residues in decomposing plants or manure is more rapid under warm, moist soil conditions and may be enhanced by supplemental irrigation.

Storage:

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

Safety Directions: 

• It will damage the eyes. 
• It will irritate the skin. 
• Avoid contact with eyes and skin. 
• If the product is in the eyes, wash it out immediately with water. 
• If the product is on the skin, immediately wash the area with soap and water. 
• Wash hands after use. 
• When opening the container, preparing spray and using prepared spray wear cotton overalls buttoned to the neck and wrist and a washable hat, elbow-length PVC gloves and goggles. 
• After each day’s use, wash gloves, goggles and contaminated clothing.

First Aid:

• If poisoning occurs, contact a doctor or Poisons Information Centre. Phone Australia 131 126.
• If in eyes, hold your eyes open, flood them 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 is not intended to be 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.​