Ray 675 WG Herbicide

Tips For Use

Application

1. Cropping and Fallow Situations

Ground Boom Spraying – Apply in 50-100 L water/ha using a coarse spray through accurately calibrated equipment. Avoid overlapping and shut off spray booms while starting, turning, slowing or stopping as injury to the crop may occur.

Aerial Application – Apply in not less than 30 L water/ha using a coarse spray through accurately calibrated equipment.

2. Pasture and Non-cropping Situations

High Volume Handgun application – Spray foliage stems and canes until wet. Ensure coverage is uniform and complete. Use pressures of 550-1500 kPa depending on target species and size of the bush. Use larger nozzles and higher pressures for larger bushes. Indicative spray volumes are 3000 L/ha for large woody weeds and 1-2 m high blackberry; and 500-1000 L/ha for small herbaceous weeds such as ragwort.

• Gas Gun Application – Apply 50 mL shots to 4-5 m² of the surface area of the weed to ensure good coverage of all foliage is achieved. This relates to 20 droplets/cm² of the leaf surface. The use of a suitable marker dye is recommended.
• Ground Boom Spray Application – Apply in a minimum of 70 L prepared spray/ha using a coarse spray. Increase to 200 L/ha or more in dense stands.
• Aerial Application (by helicopter only) – Apply using at least a coarse spray through accurately calibrated equipment. Apply in a minimum of 100 L/ha on blackberries or 60 L/ha on Mimosa pigra. Higher water volumes up to 200 L/ha may be necessary on Mimosa pigra to ensure adequate coverage where bushes are large and terrain is steep.  Spray using the half overlap opposite pass technique. 

Restraints:

• Do not spray if the foliage is wet from rain or dew or rain is likely to occur within one hour or if heavy rain is likely to occur within 48 hours.
• Do not store a suspension of Ray Herbicide or tank mixes for more than one day otherwise significant breakdown will occur.
• Do not treat newly sown pastures as severe damage may occur.
• Do not apply more than one application of Ray either alone or tank-mixed per season.
• Do not apply to blackberry bushes bearing mature fruit.
• Do not burn off, cut or clear blackberry or other woody weeds for at least 6 months after spraying.
• Do not apply by aerial application in wind in excess of 15 km/hr or air temperatures above 35ºc (except when applying to mimosa pigra)
• Do not apply to crops or weeds which may be stressed due to prolonged periods of extreme cold, moisture stress (waterlogging or drought) or previous herbicide treatment as reduced levels of control may result. When treatment is followed by a severe stress such as drought, prolonged cold, water logging or frost condition, growth retardation may occur. In areas prone to flooding, treatment should commence after any annual flooding, as such areas flooded within 9 months following application may have reduced results.

Other Limitations:

• In Tasmania for blackberry: Do not treat bushes carrying mature or near mature fruit
• For native vegetation: Use of Ray herbicide on native vegetation must be done in accordance with state And/or local legislation.

Protection of Livestock:

• Do not graze or cut treated crops or plants for stock food except as specified under the withholding periods.
• It is recommended, however, not to graze treated areas for 2 to 3 days to ensure product efficacy.
• Poisonous plants may become more palatable after spraying and stock should be kept away from these plants until they have died down.

Precautions:

• Re-entry: Re-entry: wait until the spray has dried, if prior re-entry is required wear cotton overalls buttoned to neck and wrist (or equivalent clothing) and elbow-length 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.
• Avoid contact with eyes and skin.
• When opening the container, mixing and loading and preparing spray, wear cotton overalls buttoned to neck and wrist (or equivalent clothing) and elbow-length chemical resistant gloves and when mixing, loading and pouring large quantities, wear cotton overalls over normal clothing, buttoned to neck and wrist and elbow-length chemical resistant gloves.
• 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.
• If in eyes, hold eyes open, flood them with water for at least 15 minutes and see a doctor.
• For further information, refer to the Safety Data Sheet (SDS).

​This information and product advice is not intended to be 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.​