HUNTER GRANULES is a selective herbicide specifically designed for use in rice paddy fields.1 It provides effective control of various weeds, allowing rice plants to thrive without competition for resources.
Here's a breakdown of its key features:
Active Ingredient: Butachlor 5% GR (Granules)
Mode of Action:
Selective systemic herbicide: Absorbed primarily by the germinating shoots of weeds and secondarily by the roots.2
Inhibits protein synthesis: This disrupts the growth and development of susceptible weeds.3
Target Weeds:
HUNTER GRANULES effectively controls a range of annual grasses and broadleaf weeds in rice, including:
Grasses: Barnyardgrass (Echinochloa crus-galli), Jungle rice (Echinochloa colonum), Goosegrass (Eleusine indica)
Sedges: Watergrass (Cyperus difformis), Rice flatsedge (Cyperus iria)
Broadleaf weeds: Eclipta (Eclipta alba), False daisy (Eclipta prostrata), Sphenoclea (Sphenoclea zeylanica)
Target Crops:
Primarily used in transplanted rice (paddy)4
Key Features and Benefits:
Effective weed control: Provides good control of many problematic weeds in rice.
Pre-emergence activity: Applied before weed emergence, preventing their establishment.5
Safe for rice: Designed to be selective and not harm the rice crop when used as directed.6
Granular formulation: Easy to apply and provides good soil coverage.
Reduced drift: Granular formulation minimizes the risk of drift to non-target areas.
Important Considerations:
Application timing: Follow the recommended application timing on the product label for optimal weed control.
Water management: Proper water management in the paddy field is essential for the effective performance of HUNTER GRANULES.
Safety: Always follow the instructions on the product label for safe handling and application. Use appropriate personal protective equipment.
Resistance management: To prevent the development of herbicide resistance, rotate with herbicides from different chemical classes and integrate other weed control methods.7
Where to find more information:
Product label: The product label will provide detailed information on application rates, safety precautions, and other important instructions.
Manufacturer's website: You can often find more information on the manufacturer's website (e.g., HPM Chemicals & Fertilizers Ltd. for HUNTER GRANULES).
Agricultural extension services: Local agricultural experts can provide guidance on the safe and effective use of HUNTER GRANULES in your specific region.
