Meteor Herbicide – DISCONTINUED

Tips For Use

Water Volume and Irrigation:

• As a pre-emergent herbicide, it is critical that Meteor Herbicide is positioned correctly in the top of the soil column where weed seeds will be germinating. 
• To achieve this, it is recommended that 2-4mm of irrigation be applied immediately following application. 
• As a leaf-absorbed herbicide, it is essential that irrigation occurs within 2 hours to ensure the active is not absorbed by the host plant. 
• A coarse nozzle and a minimum water volume of 400L/Ha are recommended to achieve adequate coverage during application. 

Restraints:

• Do not use on turf weakened by weather conditions or by physical damage due to intensive use or cultural practices such as scarification, coring, aeration and top dressing.
• Do not apply to areas where prolonged periods of water logging are expected.
• Do not apply to annual ryegrass or tall fescue.
• Do not apply to golf and bowling greens.
• Do not apply this product through any type of irrigation system.
• Do not apply with aircraft.
• Turf: do not graze treated areas or feed lawn (turf) clippings from treated areas to animals, including poultry.

Spray Drift Restraints:

• Do not apply with spray droplets smaller than a coarse spray droplet size category according to “APVMA Compliance for Mandatory coarse or Larger Droplet Size Categories” located under this title in the General Instructions section of this label.

General Instructions:

• The product is a short residual, pre-emergent herbicide for controlling certain important annual grasses in the situations nominated.
• The product acts mainly through shoot (coleoptile) absorption.
• Its effectiveness depends on rainfall or irrigation to move it down into the top 3 to 4 cm of soil, where it must be present at the time of weed germination.

Application:

• Ground application: Apply in a minimum of 400 L/ha of water (4L per 100m²). 
• Do not apply with aircraft.

Mandatory Instructions For Ground Applications

• Use only nozzles that the nozzles’ manufacturer has rated to deliver a coarse droplet size category as referenced to ASABE or BCPC. 
• Choose a nozzle specified to provide the droplet size category required in the label Spray Drift Restraints.
• Do not use a higher spray system pressure than the maximum the manufacturer specifies for the selected nozzle to deliver the droplet size category required in the label Spray Drift Restraint.

Mixing:

• Add the required amount directly to the spray tank, fill it with water and mix well.

Compatibility:

• Meteor Herbicide is compatible with Atrazine 500 g/L and Glyphosate.
• Do not use on soils containing less than 5% clay in the top 30 cm.

Precautions:

Re-Entry Period:

• Do not enter the treated area until the spray has dried.

Protections: 

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

• Do not apply under weather conditions or from spraying equipment that may cause spray to drift onto nearby susceptible plants/crops, cropping lands, pastures, or waterbodies.

Protection Of Wildlife, Fish, Crustaceans And Environment:

• Overspray or drift into sensitive habitats should be avoided. 
• For ground applications, a buffer zone of 10 metres is required between the downwind edge of the boom and the closest edge of the waterbodies.
• Do not contaminate streams, rivers or waterways with chemical or used containers.

Storage:

• Store in the closed, original container in a cool, well-ventilated area. 
• Do not store for prolonged periods in direct sunlight. 
• It is recommended that the storage temperature never exceed 30°C.

Safety Directions:

• Avoid contact with eyes and skin. 
• Repeated exposure may cause allergic disorders.
• Sensitive workers should wear protective clothing. 
• After use and before eating, drinking or smoking, wash hands, arms and face thoroughly with soap and water.

First Aid Instructions:

• Contact a doctor or Poisons Information Centre if poisoning occurs. Phone Australia 13 11 26. 
• If swallowed, do not induce vomiting. 
• Give a glass of water.
• 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.​