Glyphosate 450 Xtraqatic Biactive Herbicide

Tips For Use

Glyphosate 450 Xtraqatic Herbicide is translocated throughout the plant, where it kills both foliage and roots. Ideally, the best time to use Glyphosate 450 Xtraqatic Herbicide is when target species are in a state of active growth, moderate climatic conditions are present, and plants are free of disease and dirt cover. While cool and cloudy conditions can sometimes delay the appearance of chemical activity, it can generally be expected that symptoms of chemical effect will appear 2-7 days after the spraying of annual species and 2-3 weeks after the spraying of perennial species. The symptoms are demonstrated by yellowing and accompanying wilting, progressing to a brownout.

Aquatic Weed Control:

• Reduction in effectiveness may result if more than 1/4 of the aboveground portion of the weed is submerged at treatment. Submerging the treated plants following treatment may result in the spray being washed from the plant surface, thus reducing effectiveness.
• Do not apply this product within 0.5 km of potable water intake in flowing water (e.g., river or steam), or within 0.5 km of a portable water intake in a standing body of water such as a lake, pond or reservoir.
• Applications to moving bodies of water should be made while travelling upstream whenever possible to prevent concentration of this herbicide in water. When making bankside application, do not overspray more than 0.5 m into open water.
• Avoid spraying across moving bodies of water where weeds do not exist.

Do not add extra surfactant/wetter unless it is Approved in aquatic situations.

• When spraying floating weeds, use a low-volume, low-pressure boom sprayer or sprinkler sprayer.
• Do not submerge weeds when spraying, as this may wash herbicide off the leaves. When emerged infestations require treatment of the total surface area of impounded water, treating the area in strips may avoid sudden impact on the habitat.

Rainfall Effects:

• Rain within 1 hour of spraying can mean that the chemical may be washed off the plant, resulting in the herbicide being ineffective. Respraying may be needed.
• Normal rain up to 6 hours after application may reduce effectiveness. Lack of rain, i.e. drought conditions, is not a time to spray, as vegetation will not be receptive to uptaking chemicals. Likewise, in waterlogged conditions or after frost, similar comments apply.

Safety to Crops:

Do not allow Glyphosate 450 Xtraqatic Herbicide to come in contact with the foliage, fruit or green stems of desirable crops, plants or trees, as the nature of the chemical is non-selective. Some useful guidelines that can help in this regard are:

1. Do not use it if the wind is blowing towards desirable plants in close proximity.
2. Avoid fine droplet settings (150 microns or less) when calibrating.
3. Avoid spraying in winds greater than 8km/hr, still air and on hot days.

While the product is rapidly inactivated on contact with the soil, it is important that certain factors are kept in mind:

1. Where there is a light presence of unwanted vegetative matter, sowing can commence from one day after spraying.
2. Where the plant cover is heavy, it is better to allow the vegetative matter to decay before sowing to allow the formation of a satisfactory seed bed.

Spray Preparation:

1. Ensure the tank is clean, and residues from previous usage have been removed.
2. Half-fill the tank with clean water, considering that less-than-perfect results may occur if water containing soil particles or hard water containing calcium salt is used. Glyphosate may be inactivated by water which is contaminated with clay particles or soil.
3. Add the appropriate amount of product as per the Directions for Use Tables.
4. Mix well, keeping the filling hose below the surface to avoid foaming.
5. Add water to fill the vat.
6. Remove the hose from the tank as soon as full to prevent back siphoning.

Do not use mechanical agitators, as these may cause excessive foaming.

Do not add non-approved herbicides and insecticides.

Use only plastic, plastic-lined, stainless steel, aluminium, brass, copper or fibreglass containers or spray tanks.

Galvanised steel or unlined steel containers or spray tanks can react with the product to produce hydrogen gas, which can form a combustible gas mixture that can be flashed by ignition sources.

Surfactant:

• Adding surfactants may improve weed control where water rates are high, or product rates are low.
• Suggested surfactant rates are 200ml/100l of 1000g/l non-ionic surfactant or 250-500ml of 700g/l surfactant.
• Do not add spraying oils, agricultural chemicals or any other material except as directed on the label.

Organosilicone Penetrant:

• In certain situations (as indicated in the Directions for Use table), weed control may be enhanced by adding an organosilicone penetrant 200mL/100L spray solution.

Low Volume Application: (e.g. Gas Gun or Splatter Gun)

• Apply as an even spray to cover all foliage. Refer to weeds controlled for the dilution and volume of mixture to be applied.
• If the dilution rate is specified as 1:9, this equals one part Glyphosate 450 Xtraqatic Herbicide plus 9 parts water.

Restraints:

• Do not disturb treated weeds by cultivation, sowing or grazing for 1 day after treatment for annual weeds and 7 days after treatment for perennial weeds.
• Do not treat weeds under poor growing conditions or dormant conditions as occur in drought, waterlogging, disease, insect damage or following a frost.
• Reduced control may also occur when treating weeds heavily covered with dust or silt.
• Rainfall occurring up to 6 hours after application may reduce effectiveness.
• Heavy rainfall within 2 hours of application may wash the chemical off the foliage, and a repeat treatment may be required.

Safety Directions:

• The product will irritate the eyes and skin. 
• Avoid contact with eyes and skin. 
• When preparing the product for use, wear elbow-length PVC gloves and a face shield or goggles. 
• After use and before eating, drinking or smoking, wash hands, arms and face thoroughly with soap and water. 
• After each day’s use, wash contaminated clothing, gloves, face shield, or goggles. 
• Wear protective waterproof clothing and impervious footwear when using a controlled droplet applicator.

First Aid:

• If poisoning occurs, contact a doctor or the Poisons Information Centre. Phone 13 11 26
• 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.​