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grown the second season following Altitude FX2 application. Conduct a field bioassay the year before growing any
other crop than those listed above.
• Aerial Application: DO NOT apply by air.
• Storage: DO NOT freeze. Store in a cool, dry place above 5 o C. Combustible – DO NOT store near heat or open flame.
• Buffer Zones:
Application method
Buffer Zones (metres † )Required for the Protection of:
Aquatic Habitats of Depths
Terrestrial habitat
Less than 1 m
Greater than 1 m
Ground only* 15 15 15
See page 35 for an explanation of the different habitats.
* Buffer zones can be reduced by 70% when using shrouds and by 30% when using cones mounted less than
12 inches from the crop canopy.
†
Distance measured as metres from the downwind edge of the spray boom to sensitive habitat.
Sprayer Cleaning:
Refer to ‘Method C’ in the general section on sprayer cleaning on page 9 and 10.
Weed Control
Hazard Rating:
Starane:
Danger – Poison
Warning – Eye Irritant
Caution – Skin Irritant
For an explanation of the symbols used here see page 4.
Amitrol 240*
* Note: This product is no longer manufactured but inventories still remain in distribution.
This product may be removed from future editions.
Company:
Nufarm Agriculture (PCP#25684)
Herbicide Group
11 - amitrole
(Refer to page 44)
Formulation:
231 g/L amitrole formulated as a liquid.
• Container size - 10 L, 450 L
Crops, Rates and Staging:
• Fall Stubble: Perennial weed control prior to spring seeding. No planting restrictions for barley, canola, field corn, field
pea, soybean, wheat, or navy bean, but leave 8 months between application and the seeding of any other crops.
• Alfalfa stand renovation/removal: 4 to 6 inches (10 to 15 cm) high.
• Pastures (spot treatment only): For non-selective patch treatment of dandelion, Canada thistle, perennial sow-thistle,
hoary cress, milkweed, poison ivy and toadflax apply 165 mL in 25 L of water to treat a 10 m x 10 m area. For treatment
of leafy spurge and horsetail, apply 460 mL in 25 L of water to treat a 10 m x 10 m area. DO NOT mow treated plants for
3 weeks after application.