Nufarm Estercide Xtra 680 Herbicide

Tips For Use

Application Information:

This product may be used in high or low-volume sprays. Just pour into water and stir.

• Boom Spraying – Use 30 – 100 litres of water per hectare.
• Aerial Spraying – Use 20 – 90 litres of water per hectare.

Note: Refer to your state’s Department of Agriculture/Primary Industries for the currently restricted spraying areas.

Restraints:

• Do not exceed the maximum application rate of 6.6 L/ha.
• Do not exceed the maximum daily application rate by backpack spraying of 5.9 L/day.
• Do not apply if heavy rains or storms are forecast within three (3) days or if any rain is likely within 6 hours.
• Do not irrigate to the point of runoff for at least three (3) days after application.
• Do not apply if crops or weeds are stressed due to dry or excessively moist conditions.
• Additional usage restrictions apply in peanut, pasture and sugarcane situations; see restriction tables below.

Tasmania:

• In Tasmania, this product may only be used from 15th April to 15th September unless otherwise permitted by the registrar of pesticides.
• Do not apply to potatoes during the months of September to May.
• Do not only apply in no-till farming systems for the following situations:
• Preparatory sprays in dryland cropping
• Pre-emergent application in winter cereals, summer cereals and legumes 

South Australia:

• Only apply in no-till farming systems for the following situations:
• Preparatory sprays in dryland cropping
• Pre-emergent application in winter cereals, summer cereals and legumes

Western Australia:

• Only apply in no-till farming systems for pre-emergent applications in winter cereals and legumes.

Victoria:

• Do not apply to potatoes at rates exceeding 1.15 L/ha during the months of December to February.

Precautions: Re-entry period

• If re-entering treated areas before the spray has dried, workers should wear overalls, elbow-length gloves and water-resistant footwear. Clothing must be laundered after each day’s use. 
• Do not hand harvest sugar cane for at least one (1) day after application.

Protection Of Crops, Native And Other Nontarget Plants:

• Do not spray crops or weeds outside the stages indicated in “Critical Comments” as damage, loss of yield, or inadequate weed control may result.
• Do not apply under weather conditions or from spraying equipment that may cause spray to drift onto nearby susceptible plants, crops, cropping lands or pastures. 
• Avoid spray drift and vapour movement onto susceptible crops such as cotton, tobacco, tomatoes, vines, lupins, fruit trees and ornamentals.

Legume Tolerance:

• If clovers are present, care should be taken to ensure they have reached the 3-4 leaf stage before spraying.
• Rates above 410 mL of this product per hectare will destroy most clovers, whilst lucerne and medics are susceptible at any strength.

Protection Of Honey Bees And Other Insect Pollinators:

• Low hazard to bees. 
• It may be applied at any time as recommended in the Directions for Use.

Integrated Pest Management:

• Toxic to beneficial arthropods. 
• Not compatible with integrated pest management (IPM) programs utilising beneficial arthropods.  Minimise spray drift to reduce harmful effects on beneficial arthropods in non-crop areas.

Protection Of Wildlife, Fish, Crustaceans And the Environment:

• Is Very toxic to aquatic life. 
• Do not contaminate streams, rivers or watercourses with the chemical or used container.

Storage:

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

Safety Directions:

• Hazards and precautions:
• Harmful if swallowed. 
• It will irritate the eyes and skin. 
• Avoid contact with the eyes and skin. 
• If the product is in the eyes, wash it out immediately with water.
• Mixing and loading with open systems for aerial or boom sprayer application or for hand application:
• When opening the container and preparing spray, wear cotton overalls buttoned to the neck and wrist and a washable hat, elbow-length chemical resistant gloves, goggles and a half-face piece respirator with organic vapour/gas cartridge or canister.
• Mixing and loading with closed systems (aerial and boom sprayer use):
• Wear cotton overalls over normal clothing and elbow-length chemical-resistant gloves when opening the container and preparing the spray.
• Wear cotton overalls buttoned to the neck and wrist, a washable hat, and elbow-length chemical-resistant gloves when using the prepared spray. 
• If applying by hand, wear a half-facepiece respirator with an organic vapour/gas cartridge or canister.

After use:

• 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, goggles, respirator (if rubber, wash with detergent and warm water) and contaminated clothing.

First Aid Instructions:

• If poisoning occurs, contact a doctor or Poisons Information Centre. Phone Australia 131 126.
• 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.​