Pitai

Metribuzin 70% W.P.

Description

It is a selective weedicide for the control of weeds in sugarcane, potato, tomato, soyabean, and wheat.
Metribuzin acts on roots and leaves and can therefore be used for both pre- and post-emergence applications. When used as pre-emergence, it is essential that the soil is clodless and has sufficient moisture (5–10%), as in the case that the product acts only through roots.

Crops, Target Weed & Dosage

Crop	Weed Names	Dosage per Acre
Sugarcane	Cyperus rotundus, Cynodon dactylon, Asphodelus fistulosus, Chenopodium album, Convolvulus arvensis, Portulaca oleracea, Anagallis arvensis, Cichorium intybus, Echinochloa colonum, Dactyloctenium aegyptium, Parthenium hysterophorus, Commelina spp.	600–800 gm
Potato	Chenopodium album, Trianthema monogyna, Parthenium hysterophorus, Fumaria parviflora, Melilotus spp., Phalaris minor	300 gm
Tomato	Trianthema portulacastrum, Dactyloctenium aegyptium, Gynandropsis pentaphylla, Amaranthus viridis, Portulaca oleracea, Digera arvensis, Euphorbia prostrata, Echinochloa colonum, Ageratum conyzoides, Eleusine indica, Setaria glauca, Commelina benghalensis	300 gm
Soybean	Digitaria spp., Cyperus esculentus, Cyperus campestris, Borreria spp., Eragrostis spp.	200–300 gm
Wheat	Phalaris minor, Chenopodium album, Melilotus spp.	100–120 gm

Pack Size

100 gm

250 gm

500 gm

Features & Benefits

Can be used for both pre- and post-emergence applications as per recommendation.
Helps control weeds effectively when applied at the 2–3 leaf stage.
Compatible for use with herbicides like 2,4-D, D.P., and Diuron in sugarcane.
It can be sprayed uniformly with flat fan or flood jet nozzles to achieve effective weed control.
Supports continuous weed management when the second spray is used 15–18 days after the first spray.

Directions for Use

Time of Application

Apply at a dose of 1.0–1.25 kg/ha within 35 days after sowing when weeds are at the 2–3 leaf stage or the crop at the 2–3 leaf stage .

Application Method

Spray uniformly using a knapsack sprayer or foot-operated sprayer fitted with a flat fan or flood jet nozzle.

Important Guidelines

Avoid drift of spray into adjoining crops. Do not disturb soil after pre-emergence spray.

Precautions for Use

Avoid use in sandy soil.
Spray on clear days and concentrate in areas with resistance to weeds.
Avoid overlapping during application.
Do not mix with other herbicides.
Do not apply to crops under stress or waterlogged conditions.

Safety Precautions

Avoid inhalation and skin contact while diluting or spraying.
Do not mix with bare hands.
After spraying, wash equipment, hands, and face with plenty of water and soap.
Avoid contamination of water bodies.
Do not spray when there is wind or rain forecast.
Always wear protective gear such as gloves, a mask, an apron, and boots.

First Aid Measures

Skin/Eye Contact

Wash contaminated skin and eyes thoroughly with plenty of water and take the nearest doctor’s advice.

If Swallowed or Inhaled

Induce vomiting or carry out gastric lavage with care to prevent aspiration. Treat symptomatically.

Symptoms of Poisoning

Weakness, fatigue, and excessive lacrimation.

Antidote

There is no specific antidote. Treat symptomatically.

Cautionary Statement

NOT TO BE USED ON CROPS OTHER THAN SPECIFIED.