Barricade Herbicide

Tips For Use

General Instructions:

• Barricade is a selective pre-emergent herbicide that provides residual control of weeds in established turf, garden beds and potted plants. 
• Barricade controls susceptible weeds by interfering with cell division in the root tips of newly germinated weeds.

Turf:

• Barricade is safe to use on established turf species listed in the directions for use. 
• In the case of bahia grass, barricade will be safe to use on existing turf swards where established bahia grass plants can be tolerated or are desirable. 
• Barricade will only control newly germinating seed of bahia grass after it has been sprayed. 
• Weed control in turf is most effective when barricade is activated by at least 6 mm of rainfall or irrigation before weed seeds germinate and within 7 days after application.
• Garden beds under mulch and potted plants weed control in garden beds and potted plants is most effective when barricade is activated by irrigation immediately post-application and before weed seeds germinate.

Application (Turf):

• Do not apply with aircraft or through any type of irrigation equipment.
• Apply prior to weed emergence in early spring (summer weeds) or late summer to early autumn (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 eg 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 accurate and uniform application. 
• To ensure accuracy, calibrate sprayer at the beginning of the season before use and recalibrate frequently. 
• Apply at a volume of greater than 500L 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.

Restraints:

• Do not blend barricade onto dry fertiliser or any other granular material.
• Do not apply with aircraft or through any type of irrigation equipment.
• 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 root system is developed beyond a 3 cm depth.
• Do not apply to garden beds over the top of mulch.
• Do not apply to recently re-potted or newly potted seeds, cuttings, divisions or plants.
• Allow a period of establishment within which a substantial root system can be developed.
• 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 runoff within 3 days of application.
• Do not apply to turf which is not well established.

Compatibility:

• As formulations of other manufacturers’ products are beyond the control of syngenta, and water quality varies with location, all mixtures should be tested prior to mixing commercial quantities.
• Barricade is compatible with monument liquid.

Replanting interval:

Turf

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

Garden beds and nursery pots

• Do not plant seeds in treated soil for 6 months after application.

Precautions:

• Re-entry Period
• General Public: Do not allow public entry into treated areas until the spray has dried.
• Grounds Staff / Professional Operators: Do not enter into treated areas until spray has dried, unless wearing 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:

• Keep out of reach of children
• Store in the closed, original container in a cool, well ventilated area. 
• Do not store for prolonged periods in direct sunlight.

Safety Directions:

• Repeated exposure may cause allergic disorders. Sensitive workers should use protective clothing.
• When opening the container, preparing spray and using prepared spray wear:
• cotton overalls buttoned to the neck and wrist (or equivalent clothing)
• elbow-length chemical resistant gloves

If applying by high pressure hand wand, wear:

• cotton overalls, over normal clothing, buttoned to the neck and wrist
• a washable hat
• elbow length chemical resistant gloves
• If products on 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).