Description
Technical Name:
Paraquat Dichloride 24% S.L
About the Product:
Paraquat Dichloride 24% S.L is a highly potent, non-selective herbicide known for its rapid action against a wide range of weeds. It is primarily used for the control of grassy and broad-leaved weeds in various crops. Although effective, it is also known for its high toxicity and should be handled with extreme care.
Key Features:
- Fast-Acting: Quickly destroys unwanted vegetation, providing effective weed control.
- Non-Selective Action: Targets a broad spectrum of weeds, making it suitable for multiple crops and situations.
- Historical Usage: Originally promoted for large-scale weed control, including efforts to eradicate marijuana plants. Later studies revealed its dangers to workers who apply it, necessitating careful use.
Usage Recommendations:
Crop | Target Pest | Dosage per Acre (ml)
- Tea: Imperata cylindrica, Seteria sp., Commelina benghalensis, Boerhavia hispida, Paspalum conjugatum – 340-1700 ml
- Potato: Chenopodium sp., Anagallis arvensis, Trianthema monogyna, Cyperus rotundus – 424-850 ml
- Cotton: Digera arvensis, Cyperus iria – 500-1000 ml
- Rubber: Digitaria sp., Eragrostis sp., Fimbristylis sp. – 500-1000 ml
- Paddy: Ageratum conyzoides, Commelina benghalensis, Echinochloa crusgalli, Panicum repens, Cyperus iria, Brachiaria mutoca – 850-1600 ml
- Wheat: Grassy and broad-leaved weeds – 1700 ml
- Grapes: Cyperus rotundus, Cynodon dactylon, Convolvulus sp., Portulaca sp., Tridax sp. – 1000 ml
- Aquatic Weeds: Eichhornia crassipes, Hydrilla – 1000-1680 ml
Additional Information:
Due to its high toxicity, Paraquat Dichloride 24% S.L must be handled with care, following all safety guidelines and wearing appropriate protective gear during application.
Disclaimer: This product is hazardous. Always follow the recommended safety instructions on the product label and use appropriate protective equipment when handling and applying this herbicide.
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