CANTRON 480 SC

Herbicide

CANTRON 480 SC

Always read the label before use.

A suspension concentrate herbicide for the control of weeds in maize and sugarcane.

Maize

Features

CANTRON 480 SC is an HRAC group F2 herbicide.
Mesotrione is part of the Triketone group of herbicides which are chlorophyl inhibitors (bleachers).
Pre- and post-emergence application.
Foliar and root uptake with basipetal and acropetal translocation.
Controls a wide spectrum of broad-leaf weeds, certain grass weeds and suppression of nutgrass.
Low dosage rates with high efficacy.
Proven synergism in mixtures with other herbicides registered in maize.
Good tank-mix partner enabling control of problematic weeds in maize with a range of registered mixtures.

Do's & Don'ts

Apply CANTRON 480 SC pre- emergence at planting or immediately after planting (not longer than 3 days after planting).
10 to 20 mm rain within 7 to 10 days after application is necessary for good results.
Do not apply post- emergence within 4 weeks, on maize treated at planting with an organophosphate or carbamate insecticide.
Do not tank-mix with an organophosphate or carbamate insecticide.
Do not apply a foliar application of an organophosphate or carbamate insecticide within 1 week before or after a CANTRON 480 SC application.
Do not apply products containing the active ingredients flumetsulam or imazethapyr in dry beans if CANTRON 480 SC was applied to the same field the previous season.

Usage Rate

Dosage rate:
- 200 mℓ – 260 mℓ/ha
- Refer to label for dosage recommendations with tank-mix partners

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ACTIVE INGREDIENT

Mesotrione (callistemone) 480 g/l

PACKAGING

5 L

REG. NO.

L 8365

REGISTRATION DETAILS

Villa Crop Protection (Pty) Ltd.
Reg. No. 1992/002474/07
PO Box 10413, Aston Manor, 1630.
Tel. (011) 396-2233

CROPS & TARGET

MaizeSugarcaneMaize - Broadleaf weedsMaize - Grass weedsMaize - SedgesSugarcane - Broadleaf weedsSugarcane - Grass weedsSugarcane - Sedges

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