Fallowboss Tordon Herbicide

Tips For Use

Restraints: (all g of active (g ae/ha) refer to 2,4-D only)

• Do not apply by hand.
• Do not apply if heavy rains or storms are forecast within three days.
• Do not irrigate to the point of runoff for at least three days after application.
• 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, such as crop damage or reduced levels of control, may result.
• Do not exceed the maximum application rate of 15L/ha (4500 g ae/ha).
• Do not apply close to or on areas containing roots of desirable vegetation, where the treated soil may be washed into 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 that may have been sprayed to areas where desirable plants are to be grown. Picloram and aminopyralid, two of the active constituents in this product, remain active in the soil for extended periods depending on the application rate, soil type, rainfall, temperature, humidity, soil moisture and soil organic matter.
• In some states, some uses of this product are controlled by legislation.
• Check with your local Department of Agriculture or Primary Industry for details.
• Additional usage restrictions apply in some crops, states and seasons, see restriction tables 1 and 2 after the Directions for Use tables.

Adjuvants:

• Do not add surfactants or crop oils (such as Uptake Spraying Oil) unless specifically recommended to do so in the Directions For Use tables.
• Use only BS1000 Biodegradable surfactant, its alternatives Chemwet 1000, and Spreadwet 1000 Wetting Agent.

Application:

• FallowBoss Tordon Herbicide may be applied by:
  • Ground boom: Apply in 50-100 L water/ha. Misting machines and boom jet sprayers should not be used for treating crops.
  • Aerial Application: Use accurately calibrated equipment to deliver not less than 20 L water/ha.

Compatibility:

• FallowBoss Tordon Herbicide is compatible with:
  • Atrazine (600 g/L flowable or an equivalent granular product).
  • Amine 625 (2,4-D).
  • Diquat.
  • Metsulfuron-methyl.
  • Glyphosate 450.

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.

Limitations:

• In Tasmania, this product may only be used from 15 April to 15 September unless otherwise permitted by the Registrar of Pesticides.

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

Drift Warning:

• Do not spray under meteorological conditions or from spraying equipment that may cause spray drift onto nearby susceptible plants/ crops, cropping lands or pastures.
• Do not use land cultivated for growing susceptible crops for up to 20 months of applying rates over 1L/ha of FallowBoss Tordon Herbicide, except where indicated in the minimum re-cropping period’s section of the general instructions. rates over 1 L/ha will result in more persistent soil residues.
• Therefore, do not rotate susceptible plants until an adequately sensitive bioassay or chemical test shows no detectable picloram or aminopyralid is present within the soil.
• Crops susceptible to FallowBoss Tordon Herbicide include but are not limited to; peas, lupins, lucerne, navy beans, soybeans, and other legumes; cotton, fruit, hops, ornamentals, potatoes, safflower sugar beet, sunflower, tobacco, tomatoes, vegetables and vines.
• This product will kill legumes (clovers, medics) present in the crop when 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 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.
• Equipment that has been used for applying FallowBoss Tordon Herbicide should not be used for applying other materials to susceptible plants until it has been decontaminated.

Management Of Residues In Compost, Mulches, And Animal Waste:

• Do not send treated crops off-farm as hay, silage or for use as animal bedding.
• Picloram and aminopyralid residues from treated plants may pass into animal manure, composts, mushroom substrates, and mulches and cause injury to sensitive broadleaf plants.
• Do not spread manure from animals grazed or consumed forage or hay from treated areas on land used for growing susceptible broadleaf crops.
• Stubble from treated crops – ensure that harvesters effectively spread crop straw and do not leave a heavy ‘header trail’ after harvest. Burn (if legal in the area), slash or incorporate stubble as soon as practical after harvest and as long as possible before planting next year to allow the microbial breakdown of any residues in straw.
• The breakdown of residues in decomposing plants is more rapid under warm, moist soil conditions.
• Heavy stubble loads may carry more residue into the following season.
• Where heavy stubble burdens and/or non-wetting soils exist and less than recommended rain amount has occurred from application to planting the susceptible crop (see below), only plant a winter or summer cereal or canola.
• Planting crops ‘dry’ without significant rain (see below) in the ‘autumn break’ increases the risk of injury to susceptible crops.
• This practice should be avoided, or only plant a winter or irrigated summer cereal crop or canola.
• In severely dry conditions, where < 30% of average annual rainfall and/or less than the minimum rain (see below) has fallen between application and planting the next year, only plant a winter or irrigated summer cereal or canola.
• Where residues of picloram and aminopyralid are suspected to be present at the time of planting a new crop, a soil bioassay should be conducted – see Minimum Recropping Period in the Directions of Use.

Protection Of Livestock:

• Do not graze or cut treated crops or plants for stock food except under Withholding Periods.
• Poisonous plants may become more palatable after spraying, and stock should be kept away from these plants until they have died down.

Protection Of Wildlife, Fish, Crustaceans And the Environment:

• Very toxic to aquatic life.
• Do not contaminate wetlands or watercourses with this product or used container.

Storage:

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

Safety Directions:

• Harmful if inhaled or swallowed.
• It Will damage the eyes.
• It will irritate the skin.
• Repeated exposure may cause allergic disorders.
• Avoid contact with the eyes and skin.
• When opening the container and preparing the spray, wear cotton overalls buttoned to the neck and wrist, a washable hat, elbow-length chemical-resistant gloves, and a face shield or goggles.
• Wear cotton overalls buttoned to the neck and wrist, a washable hat, and elbow-length chemical-resistant gloves when using the prepared spray.
• If the product is on the skin, immediately wash the area with soap and water.
• If the product is in the eyes, wash it immediately with 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 or goggles and contaminated clothing.

First Aid Instructions:

• Contact a doctor or Poisons Information Centre if poisoning occurs. Phone: Australia 13 11 26.
• If in eyes, hold 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 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.​