Progard®
- Chemical Family
- Triazines
500g/litre prometryn in the form of a suspension concentrate.750 g/Kg metribuzin in the form of a water dispersible granule Propazine 500 g/litreA selective herbicide for the control of annual poa and broadleaf weeds in potatoes, carrots, parsnips, onions and peas.
Product families
- Herbicides
Other characteristics
- Brand
- Progard
- Functions
- Herbicide
- HRAC/WSSA Group
- 5
- Formulation Type
- Suspension Concentrates
- Application Technique
- Ground Soil Applied, Sprayers
- Herbicide Target Species
- Broadleafs
- Mixing
Progard mixes readily with water. Pour the correct quantity into a partly filled spray tank, then add the remaining water with agitation. The spray mixture should be kept continually agitated before and during spraying, and before spraying after stoppage.
- 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 detergent, 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 and well ventilated area away from feed or foodstuffs. 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
- Compatibility
Progard contains surface-active agents, and the addition of surfactants should be avoided except when specifically recommended. Do not mix with another herbicide unless weather and crop conditions are ideal for use of both products according to label recommendations.
- Packaging Type
- Cans
- Applicable Crop
- Carrot
- Onion
- Peas
- Weeds Controlled
Annual poa, chickweed, cornbind, fumitory, mayweeds*, speedwells*, spurrey, twin cress*, wild turnip, willow weed and wireweed*. *These weeds may not be fully controlled at low use rates. Ingredients: Progard contains 500 g/L of prometryn as the active ingredient, and up to 1.1 g/L of 1,2-benzisothiazol-3(2H)-one as a preservative.
- 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.
