2,4-D Sodium Salt 80% WP is a selective herbicide and controls broad leaved weeds, edges and germinating grass seedlings in crops like sugarcane, wheat, maize, citrus, grapes and tea.A selective, systemic, hormone weedkiller taken up by plant through leaves, roots and more through the vascular system of plants.
It has been found effective as a pre emergent weedicide and a rain free period of 6-10 hours from application is enough for absorption of the chemical.
Crops- Cereals, Sugarcane, rice, wheat, tea, pastures, barley, turf, non- crop areas, sorghum, oats etc.
Dosage- When used upon young and tender leaves, 1 kg of Weed Killer should be mixed with 100- 200 litres of water depending upon the type of weeds. Normally 1kg weed killer if sprayed properly of 1 hectare should kill the weeds. The spray must come in full contact of the weeds and creepers in paddy fields. a higher dosage might be required for mature weeds.