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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

Agrochemicals — Crop Protection & Pest Control
  • 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
CharacteristicValueUnit
Asparagus4 litersApply to freshly cultivated soil prior to spear emergence. Do not apply during the cutting season
Berry fruit4 litersApply during dormant period.
Broad Beans2 litersApply immediately after sowing. Do not use on small seeded varieties such as Coles Early Dwarf growing on light soils.
Citrus4 litersApply around established trees only.
Grapes4 litersApply around established trees only.
Pip fruit4 litersApply around established trees only.
Strawberries3 litersApply to weed free inter-rows. If crop is not planted through black polythene, check varietal tolerance before overspraying.

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