PATTON

Weeds are invasive i.e. their rate of reproduction is very high. Hence, they grow more in short period of time becoming a menace for farmers.

There are many varieties of herbicides: selective & non selective, pre emergence & post emergence, contact & systemic and so on. It is therefore important to note the time of usage & types of usage before application a herbicide on field.

Patton is a broad spectrum, non-selective contact herbicide. It effectively controls broad- leaved weeds & grasses. It is extremely fast being a contact herbicide and hence, the result is fairly visible.

Pack sizes: 250ml, 500ml, 1ltr & 5ltr.

Mode of Action

Paraquat dichloride is an organic compound.
It acts by inhibiting photosynthesis. In light-exposed plants, it accepts electrons from photo- system I and transfers them to molecular oxygen. In this manner, destructive reactive oxygen species are produced. In forming these reactive oxygen species, the oxidized form of para- quat is regenerated, and is again available to shunt electrons from photosystem I to restart the cycle. Hence, it keeps creating itself while destroying the existing weed.
This mode of action is what makes it quick-action herbicide.
Paraquat, with its distinctive mode of action, is one of few chemical options that can be used to prevent and mitigate problems with weeds that have become resistant to the very widely non-selective herbicides.

Recommendation:

Post emergence, 2-3 leaf stage of weeds: Tea, Cotton, Potato, Rubber and Grapes. Pre-plant: Rice, Wheat
Blanket application: Aquatic weeds
Can also be used for: Coffee, Sugarcane, Sunflower, Mint and Tapioca
Dosage: as per crop.
Please take advantage of the booklet with Clear for correct dosage and water ratio.

Method of Application

- Take small amount of water & add required quantity of Clear slowly.
- Stir the solution well with a stick or rod.
- Add this solution with the remaining quantity of water and stir well.
- Spray uniformly using Knapsack Sprayer fitted with a flat fan or Flood Jet Nozzle or Gator Rocking Sprayer.
- Please read the instructions given on label and booklet for best application procedures. Note: The volume of the total water to be used will depend on total area to be treated.

Safety recommendations

- Do not spray during Foggy climate.
- Use clean water for preparing spray solution.
- Use the correct equipment for spraying.
- Wear a self-contained breathing apparatus.
- Wear protective gloves and safety goggles.
- Keep material away from foodstuffs, beverages and feed.
- Do not smoke, drink, eat and chew anything while spraying. - Take bath properly after application.
- Wash hands thoroughly after handling this product.
- Always refer to the SDS for detailed information on safety.