Simatop™
- Chemical Family
- Triazines
500g/litre simazine in the form of a suspension concentrate.750 g/Kg metribuzin in the form of a water dispersible granule Paraquat 200 g/litreFor selective pre-emergent weed control in Lucerne, orchards, vineyards, forestry and certain horticultural crops and control of barley grass.
Product families
- Herbicides
Other characteristics
- Brand
- Simatop
- Functions
- Herbicide
- HRAC/WSSA Group
- 5
- Formulation Type
- Suspension Concentrates
- Application Technique
- Pre-Emergence, Sprayers
- Herbicide Target Species
- Grasses
- Mixing
Simatop mixes readily with water. Pour the correct quantity into the partly filled tank then add the remaining water while agitating. The spray mixture should be kept agitated before and during spraying and before spraying after a stoppage. Note: When using mixtures of Simatop and paraquat add the Simatop to the partly filled tank first, mix thoroughly, then add the paraquat and the remainder of the water with agitation.
- Markets
- Agriculture & Feed
- Spillage
Exclude non-essential people from the area. Wear protective clothing and prevent material from entering waterways. Absorb spill with inert material such as soil, sand, etc, and place in a waste container. Wash area with water, and absorb with further inert material. Dispose of safely to a suitable landfill.
- Precaution
APPROVED HANDLER: This product must be under the control of an approved handler during use. STORAGE: Keep out of reach of children. Store in the original, tightly closed container, in a cool, dry, well ventilated and secure place. Avoid temperatures below -5°C and above 35°C. Storage of certain quantities of this product trigger specific storage requirements (Refer to Safety Note). When stored appropriately this product should show no significant degradation for two years from the date of manufacture. Contact your supplier for further information about the use of product that is older than this. PERSONAL PROTECTION: Avoid contact with eyes and skin. Avoid inhalation of spray mist. When mixing or applying, wear overalls, boots, gloves and eye protection. Clean protective clothing daily after work. Do not eat, drink or smoke while using. Remove protective clothing and wash hands and face thoroughly before meals and after work. USE: Apply with well maintained and calibrated spray equipment. DISPOSAL: Dispose of this product only by using in accordance with this label, or at a suitable landfill. Do not burn. Triple rinse container and add rinsate to the spray tank. Dispose of container to a suitable landfill or agricultural recycling scheme. Do not burn. Do not use container for any other purpose. ENVIRONMENTAL: Use this product carefully. Do not contaminate aquatic environments with product, spray drift or empty container. Spray drift or equipment contamination may cause serious damage to desirable plants. Do not allow spray drift outside the target area to occur.
- Technology
- Agrochemicals
- Soil Residues
Because residues resulting from the use of the product could adversely affect certain susceptible crops, for example tomatoes, cucurbits, dwarf beans, lettuce and beetroot, do not plant crops other than those recommended for treatment on this label without first obtaining advice from an Orion AgriScience representative or distributor. To minimize soil residue effects, areas treated with Simatop should be plowed and thoroughly cultivated before sowing any following crops. Even after plowing certain crops may still be susceptible to Simatop residues.
- Packaging Type
- Cans
- Applicable Crop
- Apple
- Asparagus
- Beans
- Grape
- Mandarin
- Orange
- Other Crops & Plants
- Pear
- Use Direction
It is an offense for users of this product to cause residues exceeding the relevant MRL in the Food Notice: Maximum Residue Levels for Agricultural Compounds.
Technical data
Rates And Timing of Application
7 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Asparagus | 4 liters | Apply to freshly cultivated soil prior to spear emergence. Do not apply during the cutting season |
| Berry fruit | 4 liters | Apply during dormant period. |
| Broad Beans | 2 liters | Apply immediately after sowing. Do not use on small seeded varieties such as Coles Early Dwarf growing on light soils. |
| Citrus | 4 liters | Apply around established trees only. |
| Grapes | 4 liters | Apply around established trees only. |
| Pip fruit | 4 liters | Apply around established trees only. |
| Strawberries | 3 liters | Apply to weed free inter-rows. If crop is not planted through black polythene, check varietal tolerance before overspraying. |
