IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS - PINEAPPLE

•Use the lower rates on coarse-textured soils or in areas where rainfall exceeds 65" per year.

•Use the higher rates on fine-textured soils or in areas where rainfall is less than 65" per year.

•Do not exceed 1.8 gal VELPAR L per acre per crop.

•Do not apply VELPAR L within 181 days of harvest.

SUGARCANE

VELPAR L is recommended for selective weed control in sugarcane except in the State of Florida.

APPLICATION TIMING

- USE RATES - MIXING INSTRUCTIONS

Apply a single treatment of VELPAR L per year using a fixed-boom sprayer and a minimum of 25 gal of spray per acre unless otherwise directed.

HAWAII

Apply VELPAR L pre- or postemergence at the following rates for the indicated soil texture:

 

VELPAR L (Pt/Acre)

Soil Texture

(Plus surfactant

Description

0.25% by volume)

Coarse

 

Sand, loamy sand, sandy loam

1.8–3.5

Medium

 

Loam, silt loam, silty clay loam

1.8–7.0

Fine

 

Clay, gray hydromorphic clay

7.0–14.5

Use the higher levels of the recommended dosage ranges on soils high in organic matter. Do not apply more than twice the highest recommended rate for the indicated soil texture per crop (18–24 months).

A surfactant is recommended for all uses.

For preemergence use only, VELPAR L may be applied with aerial equipment using at least 10 gal of spray per acre.

For spot treatments of emerged weeds, VELPAR L may be applied with a knapsack sprayer in concentrations of 1.8–14 pt per 100 gal of water. Apply a sufficient volume to thoroughly wet weed foliage, but do not exceed 40 gal of spray per treated acre. Use the lower concentrations on coarse-textured soils that are low in organic matter, and use the higher concentrations on fine-textured soils that are high in organic matter.

LOUISIANA

Apply 1.8–3.5 pt of VELPAR L per acre broadcast in the fall before sugarcane emerges or in the spring before active cane tillering begins. Fall treatments of 1.8–3 pt per acre may be followed by a spring treatment of 1.8–3 pt per acre. Do not apply more than 6 pt per year. Use the higher levels of the recommended dosage range on fine-textured soils.

PUERTO RICO

For preemergence treatments, apply 0.9–1.8 pt of VELPAR L per acre.

For postemergence treatments, apply 0.9–1.8 pt of VELPAR L per acre to weeds after they have emerged. Use the lower rates on coarse-textured soils and the higher rates on fine- textured soils (high in clay or organic matter). Each ratoon may receive up to 1.8 pt of VELPAR L per acre.

For spot treatment of emerged weeds, VELPAR L may be applied with a knapsack sprayer in concentrations of 0.9–1.8 pt per 100 gal of water. Apply a sufficient volume to wet the weed foliage. Do not exceed 100 gal of spray per treated acre. Use the lower concentration on coarse-textured soils and the higher concentration on fine-textured soils.

Note: Since it is difficult to calibrate “spot” knapsack applications, extra care must be taken not to exceed the rate equivalent of the maximum of 1.8 pt VELPAR L per acre.

Do not apply more than 3.6 pt of VELPAR L per acre per crop.

TEXAS

Apply 1.8–7 pt of VELPAR L per acre. On plant cane, apply the herbicide before the cane emerges or as a directed layby treatment. On stubble cane, apply VELPAR L preemergence (up to the 3-leaf stage) or as a directed layby treatment. A pre- or early postemergence treatment may be followed by a layby treatment, provided at least 60 days have elapsed and 3" of rainfall or sprinkler irrigation have occurred since the first treatment.

Do not apply more than 7 pt of VELPAR L per acre per crop.

Use the following rates for the soil texture:

Soil Texture

VELPAR L (Pt/Acre)

Description

Preemergence +

Layby

Coarse*

 

 

Sandy loam

1.8

1.8

Medium

 

 

Loam, silt loam

2.7

2.7

Fine

 

 

Clay loam

3.5

3.5

* With at least 2% organic matter

On dormant cane, a surfactant may be added to the spray mixture to increase control of emerged weeds.

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