| Active ingredients |
Active Ingredients Paraquat 200g/litre
Chemical Group Bipyridyl |
| Physical description |
Physical Description Clear dark blue liquid |
| Farm types |
Cropping, Dairy, Livestock, Lifestyle, Horticulture
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| Uses include |
Weed control, Lucerne, Rapid defoliation, Barley grass control
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| For the control of |
- For the control of
- Weeds
- Pasture ＆ wasteland weeds
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| Works better with |
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| Also known as |
Also Known As
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| Similar products |
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| Other products that may be used for the same purpose |
Competitor Products Gramoxone
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| Timeframe |
How Long Parable is a very fast acting contact herbicide. Under high light conditions, effects can be seen within 24 hours with total desiccation occurring in 4-7 days.
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| Plant back withholding |
Plant Withholding
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| Stock withholding |
Stock Withholding There is currently no listed withholding period on the New Zealand Label although stock should not be grazed for up to 5 days following an application as best practice
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| Barriers to effectiveness |
Barriers Rainfall
Parable is Rain-fast within 20 minutes of drying. |
| Safety |
.gif) DG (Class 6) Approved Handler Tracked substance |
| Regulatory requirements |
 Registered pursuant to the ACVM Act 1997, No P7140 EPA approval No HSR000828 |
Fast acting contact herbicide that desiccates all green plant tissue
Widely used as part of a winter weed control programme in lucerne
Also used in clover seed crops and general use situations such as along fence lines, drains and around stockyards where a fast-acting herbicide is required.
Parable is a fast acting contact herbicide which desiccates green plant tissue. Parable's main use is in a winter spray programme over established Lucerne combined with either Atratec, Simaflo or Terbaflo. The combination of the contact herbicide with a contact, root absorbing and residual herbicide is ideal for this situation.
Parable burns and desiccates any foliage it hits rapidly and so is ideal in any situation where rapid defoliation is required. Parable is the mainstay of established lucerne spray programmes and is very compatible with triazine herbicides such as Atratec, Simaflo & Terbaflo.
It is one of the most cost effective herbicides for the control of barley grass in waste areas, stock camps and established pastures. When the developing seedhead is sprayed, Parable enters the seed coat burning the seed embryo, rendering it infertile.
Application
As the application rates varies from crop to crop and situation to situation, it is advisable to read the label prior to use, to ensure the correct rate is applied. Parable may be used in tank mixes with most commonly used herbicides.
Mode of action
Destroys green plant tissue by a chemical and light interaction of chlorophyll. Has some localised translocation under low light conditions. It’s effect is rapid under high light conditions with total desiccation occurring within 4 – 7 days.
Storage and Handling
Keep out of reach of children
Store in accordance with NZS 8409 Management of Agrichemicals
Store in original container tightly closed in a locked, dry, cool area away from foodstuffs, fertilisers and seeds
Please refer to the product label for product handling and storage details.
Shelf life
When stored appropriately this product should show no significant degradation for two years from the date of manufacture. Please contact your Ravensdown Account Manager, or the Customer Centre on 0800 100 123, for further information about the use of any product that is older than this.
Mixing and compatibility
Half fill the spray tank with water then add Parable. Agitate thoroughly while filling tank with water. When mixing with other herbicides, add Parable after other water soluble and after flowable products such as Atratec.
Can be tank mixed with residual products such as Atratec, Terbaflo, Simaflo, Dicam 480 and products with the active ingredient cyanazine.