Herbicides: clean fields from the start

BONAMINE 720 SL is a synthetic auxin based on 2,4-D dimethylamine salt (720 g/L). Taken up by leaves and roots, it disrupts the growth of susceptible broadleaf weeds and sedges, while cereals treated at the right stage are unaffected. Avoid any drift onto cotton, legumes and vegetables, which are highly sensitive.

Active ingredient

2,4-D (dimethylamine salt) 720 g/L

Formulation

SL — Soluble concentrate

Mode of action

Systemic, selective in cereals (broadleaf herbicide)

Mode-of-action group

HRAC 4

Rainfast period

4 h

Pack sizes

1 L (case of 10)

Always read the label before use.

BONNICO 40 OD combines nicosulfuron, an ALS-inhibiting sulfonylurea, with an oil-dispersion formulation that improves leaf uptake. Weeds stop growing within hours, then yellow and die within 2–3 weeks, while maize rapidly breaks down the active ingredient. Do not mix it with an organophosphate insecticide, and seek advice before treating sweet corn or seed-production lines.

Active ingredient

Nicosulfuron 40 g/L

Formulation

OD — Oil dispersion

Mode of action

Systemic, selective in maize, post-emergence

Mode-of-action group

HRAC 2

Rainfast period

2 h

Pack sizes

1 L (case of 10)

Always read the label before use.

SUPREMO 240 SL contains 240 g/L imazethapyr, an ALS-inhibiting imidazolinone taken up by the leaves and roots of weeds. Soybean and groundnut break the active ingredient down quickly, while susceptible weeds stop growing and then gradually die. Because it persists in the soil, observe the intervals stated on the label before sowing a sensitive crop (maize, rice, sorghum, millet, cotton or vegetables).

Active ingredient

Imazethapyr 240 g/L

Formulation

SL — Soluble concentrate

Mode of action

Systemic, selective in soybean and groundnut

Mode-of-action group

HRAC 2

Pack sizes

250 mL (case of 40)

Always read the label before use.

BON FOP 104 EC contains 104 g/L haloxyfop-P-methyl, an ACCase inhibitor (fop family) absorbed by the leaves and carried to the growing points of grasses. Broadleaf crops tolerate it, but it has no effect on broadleaf weeds or sedges. Cereals, being grasses too, are highly sensitive to it, so avoid any drift onto neighbouring maize, rice, sorghum or millet.

Active ingredient

Haloxyfop-P-methyl 104 g/L

Formulation

EC — Emulsifiable concentrate

Mode of action

Systemic grass herbicide, selective in broadleaf crops

Mode-of-action group

HRAC 1

Rainfast period

1 h

Pack sizes

250 mL (case of 40)

Always read the label before use.

BONBUTA 500 EC contains 500 g/L butachlor, a chloroacetamide herbicide taken up by the young shoots of germinating weeds, which then fail to emerge. Applied in the days after transplanting, or just after sowing, it protects the rice field through the first weeks, the critical period of weed competition. It does not control weeds that have already emerged, so follow up where needed with a post-emergence rice herbicide. The Ghana label also covers pre-emergence use in groundnut, soybean and cotton.

Active ingredient

Butachlor 500 g/L

Formulation

EC — Emulsifiable concentrate

Mode of action

Pre-emergence, residual, selective

Mode-of-action group

HRAC 15

Pack sizes

1 L (case of 10)

Always read the label before use.

KING KONG 480 SL contains 480 g/L glyphosate. Absorbed through the leaves, it moves down to roots, rhizomes and tubers, killing annual and perennial grasses, broadleaves and sedges. With no residual soil activity, sowing or planting can follow shortly after treatment; in standing crops it is used as a directed spray only.

Active ingredient

Glyphosate 480 g/L

Formulation

SL — Soluble concentrate

Mode of action

Systemic, non-selective, foliar

Mode-of-action group

HRAC 9

Rainfast period

6 h

Pack sizes

1 L

Always read the label before use.

KING KONG GRANULES 757 SG contains 757 g/kg glyphosate (mono-ammonium salt) as water-soluble granules. A systemic, non-selective post-emergence herbicide, it works through the leaves on annual and perennial grasses, sedges, broadleaves, aquatic weeds and woody shrubs. Weigh the dose, pour it into a half-filled tank and stir until fully dissolved before topping up.

Active ingredient

Glyphosate (mono-ammonium salt) 757 g/kg

Formulation

SG — Water soluble granules

Mode of action

Systemic, non-selective, foliar

Mode-of-action group

HRAC 9

Rainfast period

6 h

Pack sizes

1 kg

Always read the label before use.

BONSATE 480 SL contains 480 g/L glyphosate. Taken up by green tissue, it moves to the roots and rhizomes and kills weeds right down to their underground organs, Imperata included at the higher rate. As it has no soil activity, it is sprayed on emerged, actively growing weeds, and always as a directed spray in standing crops.

Active ingredient

Glyphosate 480 g/L

Formulation

SL — Soluble concentrate

Mode of action

Systemic, non-selective, foliar

Mode-of-action group

HRAC 9

Rainfast period

6 h

Pack sizes

1 L

Always read the label before use.

BONZINE 500 SC contains 500 g/L atrazine as a suspension concentrate. Taken up mainly by the roots, atrazine blocks photosynthesis in emerging weeds and controls annual broadleaf and grass weeds in maize, sorghum and yam. Apply to moist, well-prepared soil just after sowing or planting, and shake the container well before use.

Active ingredient

Atrazine 500 g/L

Formulation

SC — Suspension concentrate

Mode of action

Systemic, selective, root and foliar uptake

Mode-of-action group

HRAC 5

Rainfast period

2 h

Pack sizes

1 L

Always read the label before use.

BONZINE 80% WP contains 800 g/kg atrazine as a wettable powder. Applied to moist soil just after sowing or planting, it stops annual broadleaf and grass weeds from establishing in maize, sorghum, cassava and yam. Mix the weighed dose into a little water before pouring it into the tank, and keep agitating throughout spraying.

Active ingredient

Atrazine 800 g/kg

Formulation

WP — Wettable powder

Mode of action

Systemic, selective, root and foliar uptake

Mode-of-action group

HRAC 5

Rainfast period

2 h

Pack sizes

1 kg

Always read the label before use.

BON PROPLUS 560 EC combines 360 g/L propanil, which kills young grasses such as barnyard grass by contact, with 200 g/L 2,4-D (amine salt), which strengthens the action on broadleaves and sedges. It is for rice only, post-emergence on young weeds. Do not apply organophosphate or carbamate insecticides within 14 days before or after treatment, and avoid any drift onto cotton, legumes and vegetables.

Active ingredients

Propanil 360 g/L
2,4-D (amine salt) 200 g/L

Formulation

EC — Emulsifiable concentrate

Mode of action

Contact and systemic, selective in rice

Mode-of-action group

HRAC 5 + 4

Rainfast period

6 h

Pack sizes

1 L

Always read the label before use.

BONQUAT 276 SL contains 276 g/L paraquat (dichloride). A contact herbicide, it burns down the green parts it touches within hours and is rainfast soon after spraying. It is used before sowing maize or as a directed spray under a protective shield. Very toxic if swallowed: keep it locked away in its original pack, never decant it and wear the protective equipment shown on the label.

Active ingredient

Paraquat (dichloride) 276 g/L

Formulation

SL — Soluble concentrate

Mode of action

Contact, non-selective

Mode-of-action group

HRAC 22

Rainfast period

1 h

Pack sizes

1 L

Always read the label before use.

BON RIZ 400 SC contains 400 g/L bispyribac-sodium. Absorbed through the leaves, it stops the growth of barnyard grass, sedges and many broadleaves, which turn yellow and die within 2–3 weeks. It is used post-emergence in direct-seeded or transplanted rice, on young weeds; the field, drained for spraying, is re-flooded a few days later.

Active ingredient

Bispyribac-sodium 400 g/L

Formulation

SC — Suspension concentrate

Mode of action

Systemic, selective in rice

Mode-of-action group

HRAC 2

Rainfast period

6 h

Pack sizes

200 mL

Always read the label before use.