Komachi Activator Herbicide (Aminopyralid)

Tips For Use

General Instructions:

• Aminopyralid remains active in the soil for extended periods depending on the rate of application, soil type (clay content), rainfall, temperature, humidity, soil moisture and soil organic matter

Compatibility:

• Follow any regional restrictions, and all directions and restrictions on the label, of any chemical mixed with Komachi Activator.
• Komachi Activator is compatible with many other herbicides but users should conduct small jar-tests to check for compatibility before preparing tank mixes.
• Komachi Activator is compatible with the following adjuvants, as per Directions for Use on this label; Uptake Spraying Oil, BS1000 Biodegradable Surfactant, (alternatives are Chemwet 1000, and Spreadwet 1000 Wetting Agent), or Pulse Penetrant.

For professional use only.

• Do not apply by aircraft.
• Do not apply to weeds which may be stressed (not actively growing) due to prolonged periods of extreme cold, moisture stress (water-logged or drought-affected), poor nutrition, presence of disease, damage or previous herbicide treatment, as reduced levels of control may result.
• Do not spray if rain is likely within 1 hour or if the foliage is wet from rain or dew.
• 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.
• Do not make hay or silage, from pastures treated with Komachi activator, for 6 months after application.

Important:

• Read the management of residues in compost, mulches and animal waste in the protection of crops, natives and other non-target plants section of this label.

Precautions:

Management Of Residues In Compost, Mulches And Animal Waste:

• Do not cut pasture for hay or silage production within 6 months of application, where it is intended for use off-farm.
• Do not use treated plant material to make, compost, mulches or mushroom substrate.
• Do not send straw from treated pastures off-farm for these purposes or for animal bedding.
• Do not send animal manure, dairy shed and feed pad effluent that has been collected from animals grazing or fed pastures treated within the previous 6 months off-farm.
• Spreading/irrigating this manure/effluent may cause damage to clover and other susceptible plants.
• Do not send compost made from animal waste that has been collected from animals grazing or fed pastures treated within the previous 6 months off-farm. Such compost may cause damage to clover and other susceptible plants.
• Do not apply animal waste (e.g. Manure, slurry) collected from animals grazing or fed pastures treated within the previous 6 months to susceptible plants or land to be used to grow susceptible plants.

Protections:

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

• Crops susceptible to Komachi Activator Herbicide include, but are not limited to: peas, lupins, lucerne, navy beans, peanuts, soybeans and other legumes, cotton, flowers, fruit, hops, ornamentals, shade trees and pinus spp., Potatoes, safflower, sugar beet, sunflowers, tobacco, tomatoes, vegetables and vines. Macphersons Komachi activator herbicide is damaging to susceptible crops during both growing and dormant periods. Grasses are normally unaffected and establish quickly after treatment.
• Aminopyralid, the active constituent in this product, can remain active in the soil for extended periods depending on soil type and application rate, rainfall, temperature, humidity, soil moisture and soil organic matter.
• Do not apply under weather conditions, or from spraying equipment, that may cause spray to drift onto nearby susceptible plants/crops, cropping lands, pastures, waterways or native vegetation.
• Do not allow physical spray drift onto waterways, native vegetation and susceptible crops.
• Do not apply close to, or in areas, containing roots of desirable vegetation, where the treated soil may be washed onto areas growing (or areas to be planted with) desirable plants.
• Do not apply on sites where surface water from heavy rain can be expected to run off to areas containing, or to be planted with susceptible crops or plants.
• Do not move soil, which may have been treated to areas where desirable plants are to be grown.

Management Of Residues In Compost, Mulches And Animal Waste:

• Do not cut pasture for hay or silage production within 6 months of application, where it is intended for use off-farm.
• Do not use treated plant material to make, compost, mulches or mushroom substrate.
• Do not send straw from treated pastures off-farm for these purposes or for animal bedding.
• Do not send animal manure, dairy shed and feed pad effluent that has been collected from animals grazing or fed pastures treated within the previous 6 months off-farm.
• Spreading/irrigating this manure/effluent may cause damage to clover and other susceptible plants.
• Do not send compost made from animal waste that has been collected from animals grazing or fed pastures treated within the previous 6 months off-farm. Such compost may cause damage to clover and other susceptible plants.
• Do not apply animal waste (e.g. Manure, slurry) collected from animals grazing or fed pastures treated within the previous 6 months to susceptible plants or land to be used to grow susceptible plants.
• Do not grow susceptible plants in fields treated with manure/effluent from farms where animals have grazed or been fed treated pasture until a field bioassay shows there are no residues in the soil at levels injurious to the susceptible plants.
• To promote herbicide decomposition, manure should be evenly incorporated in the surface soil. Breakdown of residues in decomposing plants or manure is more rapid under warm, moist soil conditions and may be enhanced by supplemental irrigation.

Re-Entry Period

• Do not enter treated areas until the 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.

Protection Of Livestock:

• Poisonous plants may become more palatable after spraying and stock should be kept away from these plants until they have died down.
  Many plants remain poisonous after death, and stock should not be allowed access, as there is a likelihood that they may graze the dead material.
• Such material should be burnt if possible.

Protection Of Wildlife, Fish, Crustaceans And Environment

• Do not contaminate streams, rivers or waterways with the 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.
• Do not store near food, feedstuffs, fertilisers or seed.

Safety Directions:

• May irritate the skin.
• Will irritate the eyes.
• Avoid contact with the eyes and skin.
• When opening the container and preparing the spray, wear cotton overalls buttoned to the neck and wrists (or equivalent clothing), elbow-length chemical resistant gloves and goggles.
• When using together with other products, consult their label safety directions.
• After each day’s use, wash gloves, goggles and contaminated clothing.
• Wash hands after use.

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).
• If in eyes, hold eyes open, flood with water for at least 15 minutes and see a doctor.