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We were recently asked the following question.I am looking to do a final gorse spray before I plant pine seedlings this winter. Which should I use, MSF or Grassmate to ensure that the pine seedlings are not affected? And how long should the gap be before the last use of MSF/Grassmate and planting pine seedlings? Our reply was:Both MSF600 and GrassM..

GrassMate or Triclo - which one should I use?We frequently get asked whether a customer should use Triclo or GrassMate. Well here's some guidance.GrassMate and Triclo are often similar in price and for most of 2021 were the same price. This has happened following changes in the relative cost of certain raw materials.Both GrassMate and Triclo do muc..

How long should it take stuff to die, after you’ve sprayed it?     It depends on three things.   First is the species, size and maturity of the weed involved.  Fast growing species, especially annuals, will die quickly because the herbicide is transported right through their smaller and simpler structures very quickly. Older, larger, and more ma..

Agapanthus is not really a weed, of course. It’s more of an ornamental flower, and a pretty nice one too, in its place. It is, for example, better able than almost anything else to handle the carbon monoxide laden atmosphere in the middle of a busy motorway. That’s why we see so many planted there, and looking very pretty too. The problem, however,..

We got this question.recommended either Glyphosate or GA200 for general weed control in our home garden. For use under hedging and general gardens with a mix of planting. Which of the two products would you recommend please? The answer depends upon a few key points.Both are what you call non-selective so will kill most things.  Grass, weeds etc.  T..

NATURAL or GREEN HERBICIDES - THE HIDDEN FACTS This article arose from a question from a customer that wanted to spray out a whole paddock – grass and weeds - but wanted a natural herbicide solution as they had a horse that was sensitive to chemicals. Fair enough. We have always been keen on offering some more “green” herbicide alternatives..

How toxic are herbicides?Although herbicides are chemicals and all chemicals should be treated with respect there needs to be some perspective given  as there is a mountain of misinformation being spread by people that really don’t know what they are talking about.  I hear it all the time on talkback and it makes my blood boil.Below is a table whic..

Why Bother?There are many reasons why you should religiously clean your spray tanks and lines between products. To avoid product hardening which can come off in subsequent sprays and block lines and filters. To avoid corrosion or other chemical damage to gear.To ensure there are no residues of one chemical and another.For instance,  if you want to ..

You asked if you could use our product BuckShot to control gorse among a Leyland Cypress hedge, without damaging the hedge. I’m afraid I don’t know. BuckShot contains picloram, and of the many NZ registrations for herbicides containing pictorial there is not a word of advice regarding its effect on cypress hedge plants. Use within a hedge was never..

Got Buttercups and your not sure whether to use Rainbow & Brown Decision (flumetsulam) or Ranger (thifensulfuron-methyl) then read on.  Prices below were effective February 2020.DECISIONBoom spray at around 50g/ha for Creeping buttercup and 65g/ha for Giant Buttercup. So that is only $19.50/ha to spray for Creeping buttercup and a heap of other wee..

Tank cleaning between sprays is always important but no more important that if you have been using sulfonylurea herbicides like Rainbow & Brown’s MSF600. Even though this is on the labels it is worth reinforcing this.The sulfonylurea herbicides, like MSF600, have an affinity for binding to plastic tank walls, filters and hoses and then if not clean..

You asked if it’s OK to apply Gibber900  to a paddock grazed 14 days ago. The answer is yes, though the full benefit does take about 18 days or so from application, so to some extent it depends how long before you want to use that paddock again.  If you can wait 18-21 days after you’ve sprayed, it will give you the Full Monty as far as the grass bo..