| Active ingredients |
Active Ingredients Contains 900 g/kg atrazine in the form of a water dispersible granule
Chemical Group Triazine |
| Physical description |
Physical Description Light brown granule |
| Farm types |
Cropping, Dairy, Livestock
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| Uses include |
Pre-emergence weed control, Post crop emergence weed control
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| For the control of |
- For the control of
- Weeds
- Crop Weeds
Annual grasses (c), Apple of Peru (c), Black nightshade (c), Chickweed (c), Cornbind (c), Fathen (c), Fumitory (c), Scrambling speedwell (c), Shepherd's purse (c), Spurrey (c), Willow weed (redshank) (c), Wireweed (c)
- Grasses ＆ grasslike plants
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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 Gesaprim, Nu-trazine, Atraflo, Atranex
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| Timeframe |
How Long
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| Plant back withholding |
Plant Withholding Atratec has a soil half life of 35 - 50 days depending on soil temperatures and rainfall conditions. Beware of following crop and cultivation restrictions.
Avoid use over or near desirable plants or in areas where there roots may extend, or in locations where the chemical may be washed or moved by rainfall or irrigation to their roots. Do not apply to drains ditches and irrigation channels unless they are dry and will not carry water for at least 2 months after application. In the case of any doubt call an Agrochemical Specialist on 0800 100 123.
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| Stock withholding |
Stock Withholding
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| Barriers to effectiveness |
Barriers Rainfall
Light rainfall after application may benefit results, although significant rainfall within 3 hours of treatment may reduce contact activity when used in a post - emergence situation.
Some fathen plants may be resistant to atrazine products, an alternative post emergence herbicide such as dicamba may be necessary to control them.
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| Safety |
.gif) DG (Class 9) Approved Handler |
| Regulatory requirements |
 Registered pursuant to the ACVM Act 1997, No P7359 EPA approval No HSR000465 |
Residual herbicide to control some annual grasses and many broadleaf weeds
Used extensively as a pre and post-emergence herbicide in maize crops
Used in established (12 month+) lucerne for pre-emergence weed control
Atratec is the most cost effective herbicide for use in maize and sweetcorn crops. It can be used either pre or post crop emergence providing a large window of application. Atratec combines well with most other specific maize and sweetcorn herbicides.
Application
Atratec is mixed with Maize Guard and other herbicides in maize and sweetcorn crops, Pasture Guard MCPA 750 in Linseed crops and Parable (Paraquat) in established Lucerne crops. As the weed spectrum is large and rates do vary for specific crops.
Always refer to the label for application rate details.
Atratec is absorbed through leaves and roots to provide knockdown and residual action. It inhibits photosynthesis with symptoms of yellowing and then death. For the best results ensure that the soil surface is moist and clod free.
• 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, well ventilated area away from foodstuffs, fertilizers 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.
Atratec mixes readily with water. Pour the correct quantity into the partially filled (50%) spray tank with agitation running, and then add the remaining water with agitation. The spray mixture must be kept agitated before and during spraying and before spraying after a stoppage. Unused spray mixture may settle out overnight.
Note: When using Atratec in mixtures with other herbicides ALWAYS add the Atratec to the tank first and mix as directed, then add the partner product with agitation to the almost full spray tank.
Atratec is compatible with most other commonly used herbicides and insecticides.