Prometryn
Description
Prometryn is a selective residual herbicide that prevents weeds from growing by stopping their ability to make food. The word 'residual' means it stays active in the soil for a long time, continuing to work for several weeks or even months after you apply it. The word 'selective' means it can kill weeds while leaving your crops unharmed, but only if you use it on the right crops. When you apply prometryn to the soil, it prevents weed seeds from growing and also kills small weeds that are just starting to emerge. This is very effective because it stops weeds before they become a problem. Prometryn works especially well on annual broadleaf weeds and some grasses. It's commonly used in crops like cotton, celery, and some vegetables. One of the advantages of prometryn is that it has very long residual activity, which means it continues to work in the soil for many weeks after application, providing ongoing weed control. This means you don't have to spray as often. However, it's very important to know that prometryn can stay in the soil for a long time and can affect crops that you plant later in the same field. You must wait the required number of days (usually 60-90 days or more) after application before planting other crops in the same field. Also, prometryn can be harmful to the environment, especially to water sources, so you must be very careful not to let it run off into streams, ponds, or irrigation water. You can only use it on crops that are specifically listed on the label. Always follow the label instructions very carefully and wear protective clothing when using this product.
Application rates
General
1.5-3 kg per hectare
Application method
Target pests
Application timing
Pre-emergence: right after planting, before weeds emerge. Must be incorporated into soil or watered in.
Safety period
60-90 days or more before planting other crops in same field
Precautions
Long residual activity - can affect subsequent crops. Harmful to environment and water sources. Must be incorporated into soil. Wear protective equipment. Keep away from water sources.
Crop compatibility
Benefits
- Very long residual activity - months of weed control
- Pre-emergence control stops weeds before they grow
- Effective against annual broadleaf weeds and grasses
- Selective action safe for listed crops
- Reduces need for multiple applications
- Useful for cotton and some vegetables
Best for
- Cotton fields
- Celery fields
- Some vegetable crops
- Crops requiring long-term weed control
Usage tips
- Apply right after planting for best results
- Must be incorporated into soil or watered in
- Long residual activity means months of control
- Wait required period before planting other crops
- Check label for crop-specific instructions
- Avoid application near water sources
Storage instructions
Store in original container in cool, dry, well-ventilated area. Keep container tightly closed. Store away from food, feed, and water sources. Follow all storage regulations.
Mixing compatibility
Can be mixed with some other pre-emergence herbicides. Do not mix with alkaline products. Check compatibility before tank mixing.