oxyfluorfen herbicide mode of action Oxyfluorfen

oxyfluorfen herbicide mode of action OxyfluorfenGroup 14 Herbicide Galigan 500 SC contains 500g L oxyfluorfen in a unique low odour, suspension concentrate formulation. It is registered for the control of a wide range of broadleaf weeds in forestry and ornamentals, industrial areas, non crop situations, roadsides, rail and rights of way. DO NOT apply to turf as damage may occur. Key Features: Non scheduled chemical Long term residual from high rates High active ingredient loading Broad range of

Group 14 Herbicide

Galigan® 500 SC contains 500g/L oxyfluorfen in a unique low odour, suspension concentrate formulation. It is registered for the control of a wide range of broadleaf weeds in forestry and ornamentals, industrial areas, non-crop situations, roadsides, rail and rights-of-way. DO NOT apply to turf as damage may occur.

Key Features:

• Non-scheduled chemical   
• Long term residual from high rates
• High active ingredient loading
• Broad range of common grass and broadleaf controlled
• Aerial application drop height up to 15m
• Strong binding to soil
• Safe to mature ornamental trees
• Some species are tolerant to “Over-the-top” spray applications
• May be applied with tank mix partners 

Key Benefits:

• Increased usage in and around public areas. Minimal PPE requirements for mixing and application
• Expect up to 6 months residual control of common and hard-to-kill weeds
• Lower application rates and reduced freight, drum storage and disposal costs
• One pass spray operation, saving time and money
• Operator safety and accuracy in aerial application
• Will not move into desirable vegetation areas (e.g. turf) – great for pathways
• Can spray under tree driplines and in garden beds
• Ease of use when spraying Duboisia, pine and eucalypt plantations
• Commonly mixed with non-selective herbicides such as glyphosate, glufosinate etc. to remove existing mature weeds

Application Recommendations:

Galigan® 500 SC can be used as either a post-emergent “spike” with non-selective herbicides, or as a pre-emergent applied to weed-free soil or weeds at seedling stage.

Galigan® 500 SC as a “spike”

• Use recommended rates of glyphosate, paraquat or diquat/paraquat mixtures plus 36ml/ha of Galigan® 500 SC.
• Improves knockdown and increases the speed at which treated weeds develop visible symptoms of phytotoxicity (compared to results achieved with glyphosate applied alone)

Galigan® 500 SC as a pre-emergent

• For use in Eucalyptus spp. and Pinus spp. forestry plantations, industrial areas, non-crop situations, roadsides, rail and rights-of-way.
• Although Galigan® 500 SC has some knockdown effect on certain weeds, best results are achieved on weed-free soil or weeds up to 4-6 true leaf stage. Use higher rates for longer residual control.
• Forestry pre-plant applications: allow a plant back of 4 weeks prior to transplanting; use 1.5-1.9L/ha.
• Forestry post-plant application: apply as a directed spray to the inter row in Eucalyptus spp. In Pinus spp an“over-the-top” spray can be utilised.
• For post-plant applications in forestry and ornamental trees, industrial areas, non-crop situations, roadsides, rail and rights-of-way use 2L/ ha or 2 mL/10 m2.
• In these situations ensure spray is directed to the base of seedlings, or that seedlings are protected. Generally, Galigan® 500 SC is regarded as safe to commonly planted forestry and ornamental species but the sensitivity of less common species should be tested on small areas before a large-scale application is made. Refer to the label or contact your ADAMA representative for more details.

Galigan® 500 SC can be applied by itself or with other products where extended range of target weeds is desired, or a quicker brown down required.

Compatible products include Victory IVM (clopyralid), Simanex (simazine), Firepower (haloxyfop), Excalibur IVM (sulfometuron), Exonerate (glufosinate) plus various glyphosate products (note Galigan® 500 SC is not compatible with 540g/L glyphosate products present as the potassium salt).

It is best to avoid weeds that are stressed, e.g. cold, dry or waterlogged plants, or spraying in hot or windy conditions. Galigan® 500 SC can be applied via knapsack, boom spray or aerially.

For post-emergent spraying, addition of a non-ionic surfactant at label rates may be of benefit, but this is not required for pre-emergent spraying to bare soil.

Ground application via knapsack or boom spray should be in a water spray volume of 250-500L/ha for treating bare soil or up to 1350L/ha when treating seedling weeds. Use the higher volumes where weed density is high.

Example - boom spray: 2L/ha Galigan® 500 SC in 500L/ha water

Example 2 - knapsack: 40ml Galigan® 500 SC /10L knapsack, to cover 200m2.

For aerial application a spray volume of 100L is recommended.