Urumi Herbicide (Mesotrione + Atrazine): Your Premix Solution for Maize & Sugarcane
A powerful, broad-spectrum herbicide designed to control tough weeds and solve farm labor shortages.
Are you battling tough weeds like Galijeru or Ooda in your Maize or Sugarcane fields? Finding it expensive and difficult to hire labor for manual weeding? Urumi Herbicide is the modern, cost-effective solution you need.
Urumi, from Parijat Industries, is a powerful premix herbicide. It combines two active ingredients (Mesotrione 2.27% + Atrazine 22.7% SC) in one bottle, giving you broad-spectrum control over all major weeds. It's India's first premix of its kind, ending the hassle and guesswork of tank-mixing.
Why Choose This Product? Key Benefits
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Save Time & Labor Costs: Replaces expensive and hard-to-find manual weeding, saving you money and effort.
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Broad-Spectrum Control: Kills all types of weeds—broadleaves (like Galijeru), grasses (like Ooda), and sedges (like Tunga).
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Easy to Use (Premix): No more complex tank-mixing. Get the perfect ratio of two chemicals in one bottle for guaranteed results.
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Fast-Acting & Rainfast: Works quickly and won't wash off if it rains 2-3 hours after spraying.
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Safe for Your Crops: Specifically designed to be tough on weeds but selective and safe for Maize and Sugarcane.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Details |
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| Brand Name | Urumi |
| Technical Name | Mesotrione 2.27% w/w + Atrazine 22.7% w/w SC |
| IRAC MoA Code | Group 27 (HPPD Inhibitor) + Group 5 (PSII Inhibitor) |
| Chemical Group | Triketone + Chlorotriazine |
| Formulation | SC (Suspension Concentrate) |
| Toxicity Label | Danger (Red Triangle) |
How It Works: Mode of Action
Urumi uses a powerful dual-action synergy to kill weeds from two different angles. This dual attack is highly effective and helps prevent herbicide resistance.
- Stops Weed "Sunscreen" (Mesotrione): The first chemical stops the weed from producing carotenoids, its natural sunscreen.
- Sunlight Bleaches the Weed: Without this protection, sunlight destroys the weed's chlorophyll. The weed turns white (a symptom called "bleaching") and dies.
- Shuts Down Energy (Atrazine): The second chemical immediately stops photosynthesis (energy production), starving the weed.
This "double-tap" effect ensures a quick and complete kill of even the toughest weeds.
Target Crops & Pests
| Crop | Target Pest(s) |
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| Maize (Corn) | Controls broadleaf weeds (Trianthema / Galijeru, Commelina / Vennadevi kura) and grassy weeds (Echinochloa / Ooda, Dactyloctenium / Ganuku gaddi) & sedges (Cyperus / Tunga). |
| Sugarcane | Controls all the same major broadleaf, grassy, and sedge weeds that compete with the crop during its early growth stages. |
Dosage & Application Guide
The Golden Rule: Always follow the "Dose per Acre" for accurate results.
Dosage per Acre, Litre, & Pre-Harvest Interval (PHI)
| Crop | Dose (ml / Acre) | Water (L / Acre) | Dose (ml / Litre) | PHI (Days) |
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| Maize | 1400 ml | 200 L | 7 ml | 42 Days |
| Sugarcane | 1400 ml | 200 L | 7 ml | 190 Days |
*PHI = Pre-Harvest Interval: The minimum number of days to wait between the last spray and harvesting.
How to Apply: Best Practices
- Timing: This is the most critical step. Apply Urumi as a post-emergence spray when weeds are small and actively growing, ideally at the 3-4 leaf stage.
- Mixing: Use the recommended 200 Litres of water per acre. Using less water will lead to poor coverage and bad results.
- Coverage: Use a Flat Fan or Flood Jet nozzle for a uniform spray. Do NOT use a cone nozzle. Apply when the soil has good moisture.
- Safety: Always wear PPE (gloves, mask, goggles). Wash hands thoroughly after use.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is Urumi herbicide?
Urumi is a 'premix' herbicide from Parijat, meaning it has two chemicals (Mesotrione + Atrazine) in one bottle. It's used to control all types of weeds in Maize and Sugarcane.
2. What weeds does Urumi control?
It controls a very broad range of weeds, including difficult broadleaves (like Galijeru), grasses (like Ooda or Jungle Rice), and sedges (Tunga).
3. When is the best time to spray Urumi?
The most important time is post-emergence, when the weeds have 3-4 leaves. Spraying too late on big weeds will not give good results.
4. Will Urumi harm my maize crop?
No. Urumi is selective and safe for maize and sugarcane. You might see some temporary white marks ("bleaching") on the maize leaves, but the crop recovers quickly without any yield loss.
5. What is the correct dosage for Urumi?
Use 1400 ml of Urumi per acre, mixed in 200 Litres of water. This equals 7 ml per litre of water.
Safety & Disclaimer
Always read and follow the instructions on the official product label. The information provided here is for guidance only. Use personal protective equipment (PPE) during application.
