Surefire Flupropanate 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 presence 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.
• Surefire Flupropanate 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 germinate before product residues dissipate from the soil. 
• Do not treat pasture land with this product more than once per year.

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, 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:

• It is recommended that 100 mL of a non-ionic surfactant (600 g/L) be added per 100 litres of spray.

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 ensure that the nozzles deliver a uniform spray pattern.

Paddock Preparation:

• Graze to reduce the 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 100 mm of leaching rain has fallen. 
• If drought conditions prevail, defer sowing until next season. 

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.

Precautions: Re-Entry Period

• Do not allow entry into treated areas until the spray has dried. 
• If prior entry is necessary, wear cotton overalls buttoned to the neck and wrist and a washable hat, elbow length chemical resistant gloves. 
• Clothing must be laundered after each day’s use.

Protection Of Wildlife, Fish, Crustaceans And Environment:

• Do not contaminate streams, rivers or watercourses with the chemical or used containers.
• Do not apply under weather conditions, or from spraying equipment, that may cause spray drift onto nearby susceptible plants, crops and cropping lands or pastures.

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. 
• Wear elbow-length PVC gloves and face shields or goggles when preparing the spray. 
• If the product is on the skin, immediately wash areas with soap and water. 
• Always use it in an open or well-ventilated area. 
• After use and before eating, drinking or smoking, wash hands, arms and face thoroughly with soap and water. 
• After each day of use, wash gloves, face shields or 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.​