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• Aerial Application: DO NOT apply by air.
• Storage: Keep from freezing.
• 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* 1 1 2
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:
No specific cleaning procedures are indicated on the label. Based on products with similar chemistry, ‘Method B’ found
in the general sprayer cleaning section on page 9 and 10 or a commercial spray sprayer cleaning product, may provide
adequate cleaning. Contact the manufacturer for more information.
Hazard Rating:
Caution – Poison
Danger - Corrosive to eyes
For an explanation of the symbols used here see page 4.
Option 35 DF/Option 2.25 OD
For use in Manitoba only.
Herbicide Group
2 – foramsulfuron
(Refer to page 44)
Company:
Bayer CropScience
Formulations:
Option 35 DF (PCP#27425): 35% foramsulfuron formulated as a dispersible granule.
• Container size - 8 x 100 g packets per case
Option 2.25 OD (PCP#27424): 22.5 g/L foramsulfuron formulated as an oil-dispersion.
• Container size - 6.3 L jug
Crops and Staging:
Field corn at the 1 to 8 leaf stage or 5 to 6 visible collars
Weeds and Staging:
Annual Grasses:
Weed
Leaf Stage
Barnyard grass
1 to 6 (to early tillering)
Foxtail (green and yellow)
2 to 5 (to early tillering)
Proso millet
2 to 5 (to early tillering)
Witchgrass 2 to 4