Galago 250mls

Description

Active Ingredient

• Mesotrione 480 g/L (SC formulation) — a triketone herbicide used for selective weed control in maize

Type & Mode of Action

• Selective systemic herbicide, effective both pre- and post-emergence.

• Inhibits HPPD enzyme, disrupting carotenoid biosynthesis, causing bleaching and plant death in susceptible weeds

Target Weeds

• Broadleaf weeds and some grasses. Widely effective on annual and perennial weeds in maize fields

Timing & Usage

• Can be applied pre- and early post-emergence, typically around 260 mL/ha in maize

• Often part of a resistance management program, especially effective when tank-mixed with other residual herbicides (e.g., amicarbazone, as seen in combination trials)

 Application Rates

• 260 mL/ha typical rate for single applications.

• In combination tank-mixes, dosage may vary depending on companion herbicide rates and target weed pressure .

✔ Crop Use

• Registered mainly for maize crops, applied either broadcast or directed within maize rows

Quick Features Summary

• Active: Mesotrione 480 g/L (triketone)

• Selective systemic herbicide with both pre‑ and post‑emergence activity

• Mode of Action: HPPD inhibitor → disrupts carotenoid production → weed bleaching and death

• Targets: Broadleaf weeds and some grassy species in maize

• Dose Rate: ~260 mL/ha as standalone; tank‑mix rates vary

• Application: Pre‑emergence or early post‑emergence in maize

• Usage: Often used as part of a rotation or tank‑mix to manage resistance

• Safety: Mild crop injury at higher rates; follow label guidelines for drift control and PPE use