Piccolo 240 Herbicide

Tips For Use

Precaution:

• Soil residues can damage susceptible crops and plants during growing and dormant periods.
• Minimum re-cropping periods are recommended to minimise the risk of rotational crop injury.
• In the season following the application of this product, the regeneration or establishment of sensitive legumes (clover, medics, peas, lupins) may be adversely affected by soil residues.

Minimum Recropping Periods:

• Picloram remains active in the soil for extended periods depending on the application rate, soil type, rainfall, temperature, humidity, soil moisture and soil organic matter.
• Note: Before using Piccolo 240 Herbicide in tank mixes with other herbicides, check the plant back period information on all product labels.
• The most residual product, i.e. the product with the longest plant back period, will determine the time between spraying and planting.
• The plant back periods listed in the directions for use do not commence until all stubble residue has broken down.

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.

Restraints:

All Crops/Situations:

• Do not apply to crops or weeds that are not actively growing or to plants that may be stressed (not actively growing) due to prolonged periods of extreme cold, moisture stress (water-logged or drought-affected), or previous herbicide treatment as crop damage or reduced levels of control may result.
• Do not use it in high winds.
• Do not spray if rain is likely to occur within four hours when applying in tank mixtures with MCPA amine, 2,4-D amine, metsulfuron-methyl (AC Militia 600) or glyphosate (AC Growler 450) products. Refer to the guidelines below for rainfall interval when tank mixing with triclopyr (AC Tricky 600).
• Do not apply close to or on areas containing roots of desirable vegetation, where the treated soil may be washed into areas growing, or to be planted to desirable plants, or on sites where surface water from heavy rain can be expected to run off to areas containing or to be planted to susceptible crops or plants.
• Do not move soil that may have been sprayed to areas where desirable plants are to be grown.
• Picloram remains active in the soil for extended periods depending on the application rate, soil type, rainfall, temperature, humidity, soil moisture and soil organic matter. In some states, some uses of this product are controlled by legislation. Refer to the plant back guidelines and check with your local Department of Agriculture or Primary Industry for further details.

Tank Mixtures with Triclopyr 750 EC:

• Do not burn off, cut or clear blackberry or other woody weeds for at least six (6) months after spraying.
• Do not apply if rain is likely within one hour or if the foliage is wet from rain or dew.
• Do not apply by aerial application in the wind above 15 km/hr and air temperatures above 35°C.
• Treatment should commence after any annual flooding in areas prone to flooding as such areas flooded within nine (9) months following application may have reduced results.

Limitations:

• In Tasmania, For Blackberry: Do not treat bushes carrying mature or near mature fruit.
• For Native Vegetation: The use of Piccolo 240 plus Triclopyr 750 EC on native vegetation must be done in accordance with State and/or Local legislation.

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

• Crops and plants susceptible to Piccolo 240 Herbicide include, but are not limited to, clovers, medics, lucerne, lupins, navy beans, peas, soybeans and other legumes, cotton, flowers, hops, grape and kiwi fruit vines, ornamentals, potatoes, safflower, shade trees, sugar beet, tobacco, tomatoes, tree fruits and vegetables.
• Refer to the Minimum Re-cropping Periods section for plant back periods.
• During spraying, this product will kill legumes (clovers, medics) present in the crop.
• Do not apply close to or on areas containing roots of desirable vegetation, where the treated soil may be washed to areas growing or to be planted to desirable plants, or on sites where surface water from heavy rain can be expected to run off to areas containing or to be planted to susceptible crops or plants.
• Do not move soil, which may have been sprayed, to areas where susceptible crops or plants are to be grown.
• Cereal crops may be reduced in height following the use of this product.
• This height reduction is a normal response and represents no yield loss.
• Do not apply Piccolo 240 Herbicide to crops or pastures to be used for compost production or mulches for use with susceptible crops or plants.
• Using the straw, hay, or other plant material treated with Piccolo 240 Herbicide for composting or mulching susceptible crops may damage these crops.

Drift Warning:

• Do not apply under weather conditions or from spraying equipment that may cause spray to drift onto nearby susceptible crops or plants, cropping lands or pastures.
• Avoid spray drift onto susceptible crops such as cotton, tobacco, tomatoes, vines, lupins, fruit trees and ornamentals.
• Do not use unless wind speed is more than 3 kilometres per hour and less than 15 kilometres per hour, as measured at the application site.
• Do not apply with smaller than Coarse to Very Coarse spray droplets according to the ASABE S572 definition for standard nozzles.
• Equipment that has been used for the application of Piccolo 240 Herbicide should not be used for the application of other materials to susceptible plants until it has been decontaminated.

Protection Of Wildlife, Fish, Crustaceans And the Environment:

• Do not contaminate streams, rivers or watercourses with the chemical or used containers.

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:

• It may irritate the eyes.
• Avoid contact with eyes.
• Repeated exposure may cause allergic reaction disorders.
• When opening the container and using the product wear cotton overalls buttoned to the neck and wrists, a washable hat 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 the Poisons Information Centre. Phone Australia 131 126.
• 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.​