WEED PREVENTER GRANULES
PREEMERGENCE HERBICIDE FOR CONTROL OF MANY ANNUAL GRASSES
AND BROADLEAF WEEDS.
DIRECTIONS FOR USE
ACTIVE INGREDIENTS
a,a,a-trifluoro-2,6-dinitro-N,N-dipropyl-p-toluidine . . 1.47%
INERT INGREDIENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98.53% It is a violation of Federal Law to use this product in a manner
TOTAL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100.00% inconsistent with its labeling. Do not apply this product in a way
that will contact workers or other persons, either directly or through
drift. Only protected handlers may be in the area during applica-
Keep Out of Reach of Children
tion. For any requirements specific to your State or Tribe, consult
WARNING - AVISO the agency responsible for pesticide regulation. Do not apply this
product through any type of irrigation system. SA-50 Brand Weed
Si usted no entiende la etiqueta, busque a alguien para que se la Preventor is a herbicide which must be applied prior to the emer-
explique a usted en detalle. (If you do not understand this label, gence (preemergence) of annual broadleaf and grassy weeds.
find someone to explain it to you in detail). To assure prolonged control (seasonal) of weeds shown below,
soil incorporation is essential.
STATEMENT OF PRACTICAL TREATMENT RE-ENTRY STATEMENT
IF IN EYES: Hold eyelids open and flush with a steady, gentle Keep all unprotected persons, children and pets away from the
stream of water. IF ON SKIN: Wash immediately with plenty of treated area during application. Do not enter treated areas until
soap and water. Get medical attention.IF SWALLOWED: Call a granulars have settled.
physician or Poison Control Center. Drink 1 to 2 glasses of water.
Induce vomiting by touching back of throat with finger. Do not BROADLEAF AND GRASSES WEEDS CONTROLLED BY
induce vomiting or give anything by mouth to an unconscious SA-50 BRAND WEED PREVENTOR
person. IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air. If not breathing, Annual Grasses: Annual bluegrass, Annual ryegrass,
give artificial respiration, preferably mouth to mouth. Get medical Barnyardgrass (Watergrass), Bromegrass, Cheat, Crabgrass,
attention. Foxtails, Johnsongrass (from seed), Junglerice, Sandbur,
Signalgrass, Sprangletop, Stinkgrass, Wildcane (shattercane), Wild
PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS oat (partial control), Woolly cupgrass
HAZARDS TO HUMANS Annual Broadleaf Weeds: Carpetweed, Chickweed, Florida
(AND DOMESTIC ANIMALS) pusley (Florida purslane), Goosefoot, Henbit, Knotweed,
WARNING: Causes substantial but temporary eye injury. Lambsquarter, Pigweed, Puncturevine, Purslane, Stinging nettle
Harmful if swallowed, inhaled or absorbed through the skin.
Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing. GENERAL DIRECTIONS
SA-50 Brand Weed Preventor is a preemergence herbicide for
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT control of many annual grasses and broadleaf weeds. SA-50
Applicators and other handlers must wear: -Long-sleeved shirt Brand Weed Preventor controls weeds by killing germinating seeds
and long pants, Waterproof gloves, Shoes plus socks, and Pro- and does not control established weeds. SA-50 Brand Weed
tective eyewear. Follow manufacturer鈥檚 instructions for clean- Preventor provides effective weed control when applied and in-
ing/maintaining PPE. If no such instructions for washables, corporated into the soil surface. SA-50 Brand Weed Preventor is
use detergent and hot water. Keep and wash PPE separately recommended for use on a wide variety of ornamentals (trees,
from other laundry. shrubs, and flowers), fruits, nuts, and vegetables. See below for
USER SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS specific uses and instructions.
Users should: -Wash hands before eating, drinking, chewing
gum, using tobacco or using the toilet. APPLICATION DIRECTIONS
-Remove clothing immediately if pesticide gets inside. Then
Apply to a smooth soil surface to assure uniform distribution. Ex-
wash thoroughly and put on clean clothing.
cessive ground cover such as crop residues or existing weeds
ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS
can interfere with the incorporation of SA-50 Brand Weed
This pesticide is toxic to fish. Do not apply directly to water, to
Preventor into the soil and should be removed prior to application.
areas where surface water is present or to intertidal areas
Apply SA-50 Brand Weed Preventor prior to the germination of
below the mean high water mark. Drift or runoff from
weed seeds or to clean-cultivated weed-free areas. (continued
treatment areas may be hazardous to aquatic organisms in
on back) Apply SA-50 Brand Weed Preventor in a 鈥渞eady to use鈥?
neighboring aquatic sites. Do not contaminate water when
shaker container or with hand held or hand propelled rotary or
disposing of equipment washwaters.
drop-type granular applicator. Prior to use, calibrate the applicator
according to the manufacturer鈥檚 directions and check frequently
EPA EST. NO. 829-FL-1 (3); 829-NC-1 (4); 829-NC-2 (5) Number
during application to be sure equipment is working properly and
following Est. No. corresponds to first digit in Lot No.
distributing the granules uniformly. For small areas, use a 鈥渞eady to
use鈥? container or a shaker-type applicator such as a coffee can
STORAGE AND DISPOSAL
with holes punched in the bottom and distribute granules uniformly.
Do not contaminate water, food, feed, other pesticides, fertilizer
Do not apply more than the recommended amount. To obtain opti-
or seeds. PESTICIDE DISPOSAL: To dispose of bag which
mum weed control, SA-50 Brand Weed Preventor needs to be
contains unused product, securely wrap original container in
incorporated into the soil by overhead irrigation (i.e. sprinkler or
several layers of newspaper and discard in the trash.
rainfall) or mechanical incorporation (i.e. rake or rototiller) to a
CONTAINER DISPOSAL: Do not reuse empty bag. Fold empty
depth of 2" to 3" within a few hours after surface application.
bag and discard in the trash.
Application rates for various uses and incorporation methods dif-
fer, see below for specific use instructions.Under normal growing
EPA REG. No. 1812-359-829
conditions and if applied according to directions, SA-50 Brand
Weed Preventor will not harm the treated crop. Crop injury or soil
residue may result from over-application. Erratic weed control or SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS FOR FRUIT,
crop injury may result from uneven application or improper soil
VEGETABLE, NUT, AND
incorporation of SA-50 Brand Weed Preventor. Seedling diseases,
cold weather, deep planting, excessive moisture, high salt con- VINEYARD CROPS:
centration or drought may weaken crop seedlings and increase
For control of weeds in the listed crops in this section use the
the possibility of damage from SA-50 Brand Weed Preventor. Under
following application rate table.
these conditions delayed crop development or reduced yields may
APPLICATION RATES
result. SA-50 Brand Weed Preventor is not recommended for use
Broadcast Application
on muck soils.
Soil Texture Rates (oz/1000 sq ft)
Seeded crops (vegetables or flowers) other than those listed on
Sand, loamy sand, sandy loam 12.5 oz (1lb/1,280sq ft)
this label for preplant soil incorporation of SA-50 Brand Weed
Loam, silt, silt loam 16.66 oz (1lb/960 sq ft)
Preventor should not be planted within 5 months following the
Clay, clay loam, sandy clay 25 oz (1lb/640 sq ft)
application.
Apply and incorporate the indicated amount of SA-50 Brand Weed
Specific Use Instructions for ornamental Preventor to a smooth weed free soil surface. Optimum weed
trees, groundcover, shrubs, and flowers: control performance will be obtained if SA-50 Brand Weed
Preventor is mechanically incorporated such as with a rake or
Apply SA-50 Brand Weed Preventor prior to planting new nursery
rototiller 2" to 3" deep within a few hours after application. SA-50
stock liners, ornamental trees, ornamental groundcover, woody
Brand Weed Preventor is recommended for application to the fol-
shrubs, and Gladiolus (corms greater than 1" diameter). SA-50
lowing crops at the indicated stage of growth.
Brand Weed Preventor may also be applied to these and other
BEFORE PLANTING
listed ornamentals (see below) after they are established. Apply
SA-50 Brand Weed Preventor to a weed free smooth soil surface Bean (Castor, Dry, Guar, Lima, Mungbean and Snap),Carrot
on ornamental beds or around established plants. Do not apply Celery - direct seeded or transplant, Chicory/Endive, Cole
Trilin to established plantings when the foliage is wet. The broad- Crops (Broccoli, Brussels Sprout, Cabbage and Cauli-
cast application rate of SA-50 Brand Weed Preventor for these flower) - transplant Fruit and Nutcrops (Almond, Citrus,
crops is 1.0 oz. per 100 sq. ft. Optimum weed control perfor- Grape, Nectarine, Peach, Pecan, Plum, Prune, Walnut),
mance will be obtained when followed by overhead irrigation (sprin- Greens (Collard, Kale, Mustard), Okra, Pea (Dry and En-
kler or rainfall) within a few hours after application. glish), Pepper - transplant, Radish, Sunflower,Tomato -
transplant
ORNAMENTAL TREES
AT PLANTING
Almond, Apple (Crabapple), Apricot, Ash (White), Baldcypress,
Celery - direct seeded or transplant
Birch (European White), Blackgum, Cherry, Chestnut(Chinese),
AFTER PLANTING
Cottonwood, Dogwood(Flowering), Dogwood, Kousa, Douglasfir,
Fir (Balsam), Hemlock (Canada), Honeylocust, Larch(Japanese), Asparagus - established: Apply and incorporate prior to spear
Locust(Black), Maple(Norway), Maple(Red), Maple(Silver), emergence in the spring.
Maple(Sugar), Oak(Pin), Oak(Red), Oak(Scarlet), Peach, Celery - direct seeded and transplant
Pine(Austrian), Pine(Eastern White), Pine(Japanese Black), Cucurbit (Cantaloupe, Cucumber and Watermelon): Apply
Pine(Loblolly), Pine(Red), Pine(Scotch), Planetree(London), Plum, and incorporate between the rows and beneath plants in the 3 to
Redbud(Eastern), Spruce(Colorado), Spruce(Norway), 4 true leaf stage.
Spruce(White), Sweetgum, Sycamore, Tuliptree, Walnut(Black) Fruit and Nutcrops (Almond, Citrus, Grape, Nectarine,
Peach, Pecan, Plum, Prune, Walnut) - established: Apply 25
ORNAMENTAL GROUNDCOVER
to 50 oz. per 1,000 sq. ft. on all soil types. Do not apply to grapes
PLANTING within 60 days of harvest.
Aaronbeard, Bellflower(Adriatic), Bellflower(Poscharsky), Onion - grown for dry bulb only: Avoid covering exposed
Ceanothus, Coreopsis, Cotoneaster, Coyote Brush, Crown Vetch, bulbs with treated soil or injury may occur.
Daisy (Trailing African), Fern(Asparagus), Gazania, Germander, Potato: Apply after planting, prior to crop emergence, or after
Ice Plant(Largeleaf), Ivy(Algerian), Ivy(English), Lily-of-the-Nite, plants have emerged. Do not cover foliage with treated soil if
Lilyturf(Bigblue), Marigold, Myoporum, Plumbago (Dwarf), Rock- applied after emergence.
rose, Rosemary, Rupturewort, Snow-in-Summer, Speedwell, St. Tomato - direct seeded: Apply at thinning after plants are 2" to
Johnswort, Stonecrop (Sedum), Strawberry (Beach), Thrift, Ver- 3" tall to soil between rows and beneath plants and incorporate.
bena, Wirevine(Creeping), Yarrow(Woolly), Zoysiagrass
NOTICE OF WARRANTY: Southern Agricultural Ins., Inc. warrants
ORNAMENTAL WOODY SHRUBS
that this product conforms to the chemical description on the label
Andromeda(Japanese), Arborvitae(American), Azalea,
thereof and is reasonably fit for purposes stated on such label
Barberry(Japanese), Barberry(Mento), Boxwood (Common),
only when used in accordance with directions under normal use
Boxwood(Harlands), Boxwood(Littleleaf), Camellia (Japanese),
conditions. It is impossible to eliminate all risks inherently associ-
Camellia(Sasanqua), Cherrylaurel(American), Cinquefoil,
ated with use of this product. Crop injury, ineffectiveness or other
Cleyera(Japanese), Cotoneaster(Cranberry), Cotoneaster (Zabel),
unintended consequences may result because of such factors as
Deutzia, Elaeagnus(Silverberry), Euonymus (Spreading),
weather conditions, presence of other materials or the manner of
Euonymus(Winged), Euonymus(Wintercreeper), Firethorn, For-
use or application, all of which are beyond the control of Southern
sythia, Guava(Pineapple), Holly, Honeysuckle, Indiahaw-thorn, Ju-
Agricultural Ins., Inc. In no case shall Southern Agricultural Ins.,
niper, Laurel(Mountain), Lilac(Common), Mockorange,
Inc. be liable for consequential special or indirect damages result-
Pittosporum(Japanese), Privet, Redcedar (Eastern), Rhododen-
ing from the use or handling of this product. All such risks shall be
dron, Spiraea(Vanhoutte), Viburnum, Weigela, Willow,
assumed by the Buyer. SOUTHERN AGRICULTURAL INS., INC.
Yew(Anglojap), Yew(Japanese), Yewpine
MAKES NO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OF FITNESS FOR
ROSES AND OTHER A PARTICULAR PURPOSE NOR ANY OTHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED
WARRANTY EXCEPT AS STATED ABOVE.
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