Spike 240EC Herbicide (Carfentrazone-Ethyl)

Tips For Use

General Instructions:

• Spike 240 Herbicide is an emulsifiable concentrate formulation and is to be mixed with water and applied as per the labelled Directions for Use.
• Spike 240 Herbicide is a post-emergence herbicide to be added to knockdown herbicides to improve the control of certain broadleaf weeds including marshmallow prior to the establishment of fallows, winter and summer broadacre and horticultural crops, marshmallow control in grass pastures, in commercial, industrial and public service areas, around agricultural buildings, yards and other farm situations or in tree fruits, nuts and grapevines. 
• Spike 240 Herbicide can be used alone with a suitable adjuvant for control of volunteer cotton seedlings including Roundup Ready cotton. It can also be used for desiccation of regrowth in cotton.
• Spike 240 Herbicide is a fast acting contact herbicide and aids in the control of weeds through a process of membrane disruption. The foliar uptake of Spike 240 Herbicide is rapid and plant desiccation can occur within 4 days of application. Application of Spike 240 Herbicide should target small actively growing weeds.  Subsequent germinations will not be controlled. 

Symptoms:

• Spike 240 Herbicide is rapidly absorbed through the foliage of plants.
• Within a few hours following application, the foliage of susceptible weeds show signs of desiccation, and in subsequent days necrosis and death of the plant.
• Extreme environmental conditions e.g. temperature and moisture, soil conditions and cultural practices may affect the activity of Spike 240 Herbicide.
• Under warm moist conditions, herbicide symptoms may be accelerated.
• While under very dry conditions, the expression of herbicidal symptoms is delayed, and weeds hardened off by drought are less susceptible to Spike 240 Herbicide. 

Knapsack, Pneumatic, Handgun sprayers

• Apply Spike 240 Herbicide at the recommended rate of 1 mL per 10 litres (10 mL per 100 litres) in conjunction with labelled handgun rates of a knockdown herbicide (ie Glyphosate) in sufficient water to adequately and uniformly wet the foliage of the weeds being sprayed.
• A spray volume of 500 L to 1000 L will usually be sufficient but higher volumes may be required for dense taller vegetation.

Restraints:

• Do not apply by aerial application except for cotton desiccation.

Storage:

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

Safety:

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

First Aid:

• If poisoning occurs, contact a doctor or Poisons Information Centre. Phone Australia 13 11 26. 
• If swallowed, do not induce vomiting. 
• Give a glass of water. 
• If in eyes, wash out immediately with water.
• For further information, refer to the Safety Data Sheet (SDS).