Physical Description:
Contains 375g/litre of MCPA as the potassium salt in the form of a soluble concentrate.
Chemical Group:
Phenoxy acetic.
Uses:
Cropping:
Used in cereals wheat, oats and barley to control black nightshade, seedling docks, fathen, hedge mustard, nettle, shepherds purse, wild turnip, redroot and other typical broadleaf pasture weeds. For specific weed problems please refer to the product label.
Pasture Guard MCPA can be tank mixed with Clenecorn to increase the weed spectrum.
New Pasture:
Used in combination with Pasture Guard MCPB to control a broad spectrum of weeds including Biennial Thistles such as Scotch, nodding, variegated, and winged thistles as well as many other broadleaf weeds. For specific weeds please refer to the product label.
Established Pasture:
Used to effective control most pasture broadleaf weeds and typically used in late autumn, through winter and into the early spring. Pasture Guard MCPA used at this time at the specified rates can be injurious to clover and a growth check should be expected. For specific weeds please refer to the product label.
Benefits:
Pasture Guard MCPA mixed with Clenecorn is a cost effective herbicide mix that covers a broad weed spectrum. This is one of the few products registered that can be applied to linseed crops and is a great option when mixed with Atraflo. Pasture Guard MCPA has an extensive weed spectrum and is therefore commonly used for broadleaf weed control in established pastures. In most applications it is very cost effective herbicide for controlling most types of thistles either by ground spray or aerial.
Application:
At all times you should refer to the Pasture Guard MCPA label. Rates vary from weed species and whether the plant is a seedling or established plant. Pasture Guard MCPA is compatible with most other commonly used herbicides and insecticides. Tank mixing with other products requires care and each product should be added to the spray tank separately, and allow for full dilution before adding the other.
Withholding Period:
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Stock: Delay grazing for 10-14 days after application to ensure the chemical has had a chance to start working. Some poisonous plants such as ragwort become sweet and more palatable after spraying and stock should not graze these pastures until the plants have died down.
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Plant Back Period: Where susceptible species such as Brassica's & Clovers are to be planted, it is advised not to sow for up to 28 days following application.
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Clover suppression: High rates of Pasture Guard MCPA will cause temporary suppression of clover species. Grazing the area prior to spraying to removes the clover leaf and minimises suppression.
Rainfall:
Rainfall within 6 hours following application may reduce the effectiveness.
Additional Information:
Pasture Guard MCPA is taken up through the leaves and foliage of the plant and translocated readily to the root system, where it stimulates the plant to produce sugars. The plant tries to utilise these excess sugars and undertakes a massive cell division process. As the cells divide they become distorted and the plant effectively grows itself to death.
For Further Information:
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MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet):
Pasture Guard MCPA MSDS
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