Spearhead

SPEARHEAD is a selective herbicide for the control of broad-leaved weeds in established turf.

Contains 20 g/l (1.72% w/w) clopyralid, 15.9 g/l (1.45% w/w) diflufenican and 300 g/l (25.9% w/w) MCPA.

One single application controls turf weeds for the active season

With its unique chemistry it controls problem weeds like speedwell and clovers

Can be applied to turf as young as two weeks with outstanding results

Broad spectrum, residual activity Low dose rate

 

Timing

For best results, the grass and weeds should be actively growing at the time of treatment. In most years, treatment during the early part of the season is recommended although spraying at any time between April and September will be effective, except during drought or waterlogged conditions.

 

Mowing

Avoid mowing during the 3 - 4 days preceding or following treatment.

 

CUTTINGS FROM THE TREATED AREA MUST NOT BE USED AS A MULCH FOR SOFT FRUIT, VEGETABLES, ORNAMENTALS OR ANY OTHER CROP.

 

Cautions

Only use SPEARHEAD on turf when the sward is satisfactorily established and regular mowing has begun under normal good management. Turf sown in the spring or early summer may be ready for spraying after approximately two months, but turf sown in the late summer or autumn should not be sprayed until growth is resumed in the following spring, perhaps eight months after sowing. Applications made under or followed by adverse conditions such as waterlogged and/or cold conditions may result in transient damage. Do not overlap spray swaths.

 

Drift

AVOID spray drift as much as possible, working under conditions of little or no wind. Small amounts of SPEARHEAD spray may cause serious injury to herbaceous plants, vegetables, fruit and glasshouse crops

 

Vehicle mounted hydraulic sprayer

 

Volume

Area                  Spearhead          Water

One hectare       4 - 5 litres           200 - 700 litres

Application Rates

Use SPEARHEAD at 4 - 5 litres per hectare

 

4 litres per hectare

Creeping Buttercup

Greater Plantain

Ribwort Plantain

White Clover

 

5 litres per hectare

Autumn Hawkbit

Black Medick (from seed - up to 2 expanded true leaves)

Charlock (up to 6 expanded true leaves)

Common chickweed*

Common Mouse-ear

Corn Marigold (up to 6 expanded true leaves)

Daisy

Dandelion

Mayweeds (up to 6 expanded true leaves)

Mouse-ear Hawkweed

Self Heal*

Slender Speedwell*

Smooth Sowthistle (up to 6 expanded true leaves)

Sorrels*

Thrift

Trefoils (up to 2 expanded true leaves)

Vetches (from seed - up to 2 expanded true leaves)

Yarrow*

Yellow Suckling Clover

 

*Moderate control. Complete control may not always be achieved.

 

Qualified Minor Use Recommendation

Limited evidence suggests that the following weeds may be susceptible to SPEARHEAD at the 5L/ha dose:

 

Black bindweed (up to 2 expanded true leaves)

Creeping Thistle (from seed - up to 6 expanded true leaves)

Groundsel (up to 6 expanded true leaves)

 

THOROUGHLY CLEAN ALL APPLICATION EQUIPMENT AFTER USE with water and wetting agent or detergent fluid. Spray out in a safe place. Refill with clean water and leave overnight. Spray out again before storing or using for another product.

PROTECT FROM FROST

READ ALL PRECAUTIONS BEFORE USE. (MAPP 09941)

PACK COVERAGE: 5 LITRES COVERS 10,000 m2

 

Spearhead is a Trademark of Dow AgroSciences.

Clopyralid is supplied by Dow AgroSciences