{"product_id":"5l-herbicide-broad-spectrum-selective-control","title":"5L Herbicide - Broad Spectrum Selective Control","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a professional, broad spectrum selective herbicide with systemic penetrant action, supplied in a 5L pack. It is ideal for taking out broadleaved weeds such as creeping buttercup, daisies and dandelions on intensively managed turf, including golf fairways, semi roughs, tees and surrounds, as well as winter sports pitches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBroad spectrum, selective control of broadleaved weeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSystemic penetrant herbicide containing 600g\/l 2,4-D as the 2-Ethylhexyl Ester\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe ester form of 2,4-D is absorbed rapidly through the leaf surface, especially in cooler air temperatures (\u0026lt; 21°C)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorks best when plants are actively growing and forming flower buds, making it a strong choice for spring treatments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJust one application per year at 2l\/ha\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmulsifiable concentrate formulation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhere to use\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAmenity grassland\u003c\/strong\u003e – semi-natural or planted grass areas that receive minimal or non-intensive management, such as airfields, mainly grassed railway embankments and roadside verges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrassland\u003c\/strong\u003e – short and long-term grass leys and permanent pasture that may be grazed and\/or cut for feeding to animals, including newly sown leys and moorland used for grazing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManaged amenity turf\u003c\/strong\u003e – intensively managed turf that is mown frequently (at least once a week), including turf production fields; this can include public areas such as all types of sports turf and golf greens, tees and fairways\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhen to use\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBest results come from spraying weeds during their period of fastest growth, usually as flower buds start to form\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse the growth stage of the weeds to time application; suitable stages are normally reached between March-September\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrong, vigorous sward growth at the time of treatment reduces the chance and vigour of any weed regrowth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow to apply\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply 2l\/ha in 200-500l\/ha of water to amenity grassland, grassland or managed amenity turf\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse vehicle mounted or handheld sprayers fitted with a medium spray quality nozzle, at a spray pressure of 2-3 bar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApplying a low rate of fertiliser ten days before treatment helps weed control and the recovery of the sward afterwards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCrops\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaximum treatments\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eApplication method\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eApplication rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWater volume\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpray quality\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrassland\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 per year\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVehicle mounted or Handheld equipment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2l\/ha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e200 - 500l\/ha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMedium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAmenity grassland\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 per year\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVehicle mounted or Handheld equipment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2l\/ha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e200 - 500l\/ha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMedium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManaged amenity turf\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 per year\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVehicle mounted or Handheld equipment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2l\/ha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e200 - 500l\/ha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMedium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eApplications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGolf courses, particularly fairways, semi roughs, tees and surrounds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWinter sports pitches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmenity grassland, grassland and managed amenity turf\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eControl of broadleaved weeds including creeping buttercup, daisies and dandelions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHerbicide\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eActive Substance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e600g\/l 2,4-D (as the 2-Ethylhexyl Ester)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFormulation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEmulsifiable concentrate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAreas of Use\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAmenity grassland, grassland and managed amenity turf\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAmateur\/Professional\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProfessional\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eApplication Window\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMarch to September\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePack Size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNotes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKeep livestock off treated areas for at least 2 weeks after treatment. Where ragwort is present, keep them off until the ragwort has fully recovered or died and no dead weed can be seen. Do not include ragwort in hay or silage crops.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not spray in windy or very still conditions, in rain, or if rain is forecast within 6 hours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not apply during drought or frosty weather, or when frosts are expected\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not apply to grass that is suffering from drought\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not mow for two days before or one day after spraying\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not use on newly sown grass within six months of establishment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not sow any crop into treated soil for at least 3 months after application\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not use the first four mowings for mulching\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrevent contact with non-crop plants outside the target area\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not use in fields next to susceptible crops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not contaminate water with the product or its container\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTake great care to avoid overdosing when spot-treating patches of weeds; too much can scorch the grass, and scorched weeds take up less herbicide, giving poorer control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA spray pressure of 2-3 bars is recommended\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Active Substance: 2,4-D\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBio-chemical mode of action:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2,4-D is one of the synthetic auxin group of herbicides. These cause rapid, abnormal cell growth and development in the stems, petioles and leaves of susceptible plants, which makes cells burst and eventually kills the cells and the plant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMobility:\u003c\/strong\u003e as a systemic penetrant, 2,4-D moves down through the plant in the phloem (the sugar conducting tissue) and up through the plant in the xylem (the water conducting tissue).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApplication timing:\u003c\/strong\u003e synthetic auxins work best on actively growing weeds and are usually more effective on younger plants in their vegetative phase.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eResistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e resistance to synthetic auxins remains relatively uncommon, thought to be because the herbicide acts at multiple sites. Even so, resistance has been seen worldwide, with 36 species confirmed resistant as of 2017. 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