NON-AGRICULTURAL USES

NON-AGRICULTURAL USE REQUIREMENTS

The requirements in this box apply to uses of this product that are NOT within the scope of the Worker Protection Standard for agricultural pesticides (40 CFR Part 170). The WPS applies when this product is used to produce agricultural plants on farms, forests, nurseries, or greenhouses.

Industrial and Pasture/Rangeland weed and brush control applications as described on this label for DuPont VELPAR L are not within the scope of the Worker Protection Standard.

The area being treated must be vacated by unprotected persons.

Do not enter or allow entry into treated areas until sprays have dried to perform hand tasks.

APPLICATION INFORMATION

VELPAR L is recommended for general weed and brush control in noncrop sites such as railroads, highways, utility and pipeline rights-of-way, petroleum tank farms, storage areas, industrial plant sites, and other similar areas.

NONCROP, INDUSTRIAL SITES

VELPAR L is recommended for control of many annual, biennial, and perennial weeds in noncrop, industrial sites.

APPLICATION TIMING

Apply VELPAR L as a preemergence or postemergence spray when weeds are actively germinating or growing.

WEEDS CONTROLLED - USE RATE

VELPAR L effectively controls the following weeds when applied at the use rates shown. When applied at lower rates, VELPAR L provides short-term control of the weeds listed; when applied at higher rates, weed control is increased and extended.

1–2 1/2 Gal/Acre

Barnyardgrass

Lespedeza

Bindweed*

Milkweed*

Bouncingbet*

Mustard

Bromegrass

Nutsedge*

Buffalograss*

Orchardgrass*

Burdock

Oxalis

Cocklebur

Paragrass

Crabgrass

Pigweed

Crown vetch

Purslane

Curly dock*

Quackgrass

Dandelion*

Ryegrass, annual

Dogbane*

Smartweed

Fiddleneck

Spurge

Filaree

Star thistle

Fleabane

Trumpetcreeper*

Goatsbeard vine

Wild oats*

Goldenrod

Wild parsnip

3–4 Gal/Acre

Bahiagrass*

Guineagrass

Bermudagrass*

Heath aster

Blackberry

Honeysuckle

Bluegrass

Lantana

Broomsedge

Marestail

Camphorweed

Natalgrass

Canada thistle*

Plantain

Chickweed

Prickly lettuce

Clovers

Ragweed

Dewberry

Smutgrass†

Dogfennel*

Spanish needle

Fescue*

Vaseygrass

Fingergrass

Wild carrot

Foxtail

 

* Partial control

† Partial control may result with some of the giant (larger) smutgrass species.

SPECIFIC WEED PROBLEMS

Control of Canada Thistle in Crown Vetch - VELPAR L is recommended for control of Canada thistle in established stands of crown vetch on noncrop sites. Make a single application of 3–5 pt of VELPAR L from late spring through mid-summer, when thistle is actively growing prior to flowering. Do not use a surfactant. Some discoloration of the crown vetch foliage may occur after application.

SPRAY EQUIPMENT

Apply VELPAR L uniformly over the desired area using ground equipment only.

MIXING INSTRUCTIONS

For ground application, use enough water for thorough coverage, usually a minimum of 25 gal per acre. Higher application volumes may be needed to obtain uniform application with handgun equipment.

INDUSTRIAL TURF (UNIMPROVED ONLY)

VELPAR L is recommended for selective weed control in established stands of bermudagrass and/or bahiagrass in noncrop areas.

APPLICATION TIMING

Make a single application of VELPAR L per year when weeds are actively growing.

WEEDS CONTROLLED - USE RATE

VELPAR L effectively controls the following weeds at the rates shown. Use a lower rate on coarse-textured soils (sand to sandy loam). Use the higher rate on fine-textured soils (clay loam to clay) and on soils high in organic matter.

2 3/4–4 1/2 pt

Barnyardgrass

Maypop (passion flower)

Dogfennel

Oxalis

Fescue

Pepperweed

Lespedeza

Pigweed

Little barley

Smutgrass†

† Partial control may result with some of the giant (larger) smutgrass species.

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