Spartan Herbicide (Prodiamine)

Tips For Use

How to get the most out of your application of Spartan Herbicide:

• Soil Preparation: Areas to be treated should be free of established weeds.
• Apply prior to germination of weeds.
• Apply at a water volume not be lower than 500 L/ha per hectare (5 L per 100 m2).
• An addition of a soil penetrant is recommended to ensure an even matrix flow through the soil profile.
• The addition of crop oil concentrate may result in crop injury and reduced compatibility in the spray tank.
• Spartan Herbicide should be incorporated by 6 mm of spray irrigation or rainfall as soon as possible, at least within 7 days after application
• Weed control in turf is most effective when Spartan Herbicide is activated by at least 6 mm of rainfall or irrigation before weed seeds germinate and within 7 days after application.

Restraints:

• Do not blend Spartan Herbicide onto dry fertiliser or any other granular material.
• Do not apply to turf under stress.
• Do not apply to golf course putting greens or bowling greens.
• Do not apply to newly seeded, sodded or sprigged turf. Delay application until turf is at 100% cover and the root system is developed beyond a 3 cm depth.
• Do not apply if heavy rain has been forecast within 48 hours.
• Do not apply to waterlogged soil.
• Do not irrigate to the point of run-off within 3 days of application.
• Do not apply to turf which is not well-established.
• Do not apply with aircraft or through any type of irrigation equipment.

Mixing:

• Add the required quantity of Spartan Herbicide directly to a spray tank containing 2/3 of the required spray volume. Add the rest of the water and ensure the mix is thoroughly agitated before application.

Application:

• Apply prior to weed emergence in early spring (summer weeds) or late summer to early autumn (Winter Grass, Poa annua).
• Ensure product placement as close to soil surface as possible.
• Total application volume should not be lower than 500 L/ha.
• Use extremely coarse droplets, [Turbo FloodJet (TF5) or TurfJet (TTJ10) or Air Induction 08 nozzles], use strainers with no less than a 50-mesh rating.
• Wash in with at least 6 mm rain or irrigation within 7 days of application.
• Spray nozzles should be uniformly spaced and of the same size and should provide an accurate and uniform application.
• To ensure accuracy, calibrate the sprayer at the beginning of the season before use and recalibrate frequently.
• Apply at a volume of greater than 500 L water/ha.
• Observe sprayer nozzles frequently during the spraying operation to ensure that the spray pattern is uniform.
• Avoid overlapping of spray runs.
• Ensure that boom height for broadcast application does not exceed 50 cm above the leaf blades of the turf.
• Avoid application under conditions when uniform coverage cannot be obtained or when spray drift may occur.

Compatibility:

• As formulations of other manufacturers’ products are beyond the control of Turf Culture, and water quality varies with location, all mixtures should be tested prior to mixing commercial quantities. Spartan Herbicide is compatible with Coliseum Herbicide and Skeletor Herbicide.

Replanting Interval:

• Do not replant any crop, ornamentals or over-seed with cool-season grasses for winter cover to treated areas for a period of 6 months after application.

Precautions:

• Re-entry Period
• General Public: Do not allow public entry into treated areas until the spray has dried.
• Professional Operators: Do not allow entry into treated areas until spray has dried.  If prior entry is necessary wear cotton overalls buttoned to the neck and wrist (or equivalent clothing) and chemical resistant gloves.  Clothing must be laundered after each day’s use.

Storage:

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

Safety Directions:

• May irritate the eyes and skin.
• Repeated exposure may cause allergic disorders.
• Avoid contact with eyes and skin.
• When opening the container, preparing spray and using the prepared spray; wear cotton overalls buttoned to the neck and wrist (or equivalent clothing) and elbow-length chemical resistant gloves.
• If the product on the skin, immediately wash the area with soap and water.
• Wash hands after use.
• After each day’s use, wash gloves and contaminated clothing.

First Aid:

• If poisoning occurs contact a doctor or Poisons Information Centre. Phone Australia 131 126.
• For further information, refer to the Safety Data Sheet (SDS).