# BASF BASFAPON

- EPA Reg No: **7969-2**
- Registrant: BASF AGRICULTURAL SOLUTIONS US, LLC
- Signal word: Warning
- Active ingredients: Propanoic acid, 2,2-dichloro-, sodium salt (85%)
- Label accepted: 1972-02-02
- Source PDF: https://www3.epa.gov/pesticides/chem_search/ppls/007969-00002-19720202.pdf

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READ ENTIRE LABEL BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT 
GENt:RAL INFORMATION 
USE' BASFAP(~:N for COritrOlil1lC) itll annual gr,,'o'>(,5 such a~ crabgra~s water· 
grass and foxt.loI~ est<ll;I,stll'cj pl'renrllal 9r«55e5 such as quarkgrdss. blue­
gr,15S. paragrcbs. berlllud"grdS5. ptlClsorrgrass dnd phrilgm'es. and c.aWlils 
Es:abllstlCd pC"l.:nnl,11 grd~;;,l?S ilre generally controlled by a pre-plant applI­
cation at the rilte 01 0 to 10 Ibs per acre trE:atcd. lollow(:(j oy plOWing and 
land Qreparatlon lor 5et.'dlllt; ~ ollu,'. speclfrc direction glv"n bclow. paltlcu­
larly concerning sale time Interval betwec:n plOWing and seeding. Spot 
treatment<; of nuellnlal gr<lss('s uSing repeated appllciltlons at lower rates 
of use are .. Iso effective 
Seedling grasses In crops ale generally controlled with post· emergence 
applications elthel broddc,ls~ or tJdnded and directed. uSing rates of 1 to 3 
Ibs. per acre. 
Find specifiC direction,; of use for your crop given below and carefully follow 
InstruC'lons 
Mode of Action: BASFAPON IS absorbed through the lollage and conse­
quently IS most effective when apPlied as a foliage spray It IS. however. also 
absorbed by the roots. Best results wrll be obtained when BASFAPON IS 
applied to grasses which dre In a state of active growth. but uefore seed­
stalks develop. Several weeks may be reqUired for maximum effect to 
become vIsible A repeat application may be necessary to maintain control of 
perennial grasses Results may be poor if grass IS not growing well. is overly 
mature or suffenng from drought or cold weather 
Persistence in the Soil: Due to leaching by rainfall and breakdown by micro­
organisms. the effect of BASFAPON In the salt disappears alter tour to six 
weeks If ne .... s(';)dllng .;)rassE's Inva':Je a treated area. retreat With BASFAPON 
or cultivate 
DIRECTIONS FOR USE 
Important: Mixing: When preparing sprays. have spray ta:lk at least hall full 
of water before addlr~ PASFAPON. Add BAS::'APON Slowly whilcftrring tv 
drssolve 11 completeiy. Use enough water (10 to 40 gallons per acre) for good 
spray coverage. BASFAPON contains a wett·ng agent which IS necessary arid 
adequate for IllOst uses However. lor Certain perennial grasses that are 
difficult to wet. or when low rates of BASFAPON are used (particularly In 
connection With highly diluted spra\Si the use 01 an approved nonlonlC wet­
ting agent such as CITOWETT' PLUS spreader sticker adluvant. at 2 to 3 
pmts per 100 gallons of spray may be benefiCial .n obtaln;ng maxlmurn effec­
tiveness Consult your local Expellment Station or ExtenSion Service Wf'N1 
SpeCialist for Informatlo"! on wetting agents Combination Sprays: " used 
In combination With 2.4-0 type material completely dissolve BASFAPON In the 
spray tank before adding the other weed killers NOTE: Do not use mar.: t·-an 
81bs of BASFAPON In 10 gallons of water when mlxmg With 2.4-0. Do not use 
BASFAPON In combination With contact-type herolcldes as reduced effective­
ness may result Airplane Application: Use suggested rates of BASFAPON m 5 
to 10 gallons of water per acre for pre-Dlant treatment of crop lands and 110n­
crop ar~as. Observe speclflr. dllec!lon~ and precautlo'1S on th's label ConsL.;! 
local Expenment Station or ExtenSion Ser\ ice ~'/eed SpeCialist lor local regula­
tions concerning aeflal application of herbiCides 
SPECIFIC CROP USES 
Sugar Beets: For use any time from emergence through the 6-leaf stage: 
To-tonffi5lsmali grass seedling:> use 3 to 4 Ibs of BASFAPON per acre In 
enough water for good spray coverage A rate of 6 to 8 Ibs of BASFAPON 
per acre may be reqUired to control ~lld oats and 1,!Jackgrass. Such amounts 
may cause stunting of beets and reauce Yields 10 minimize thiS effect. the 
6 to 8 lb. rates should be applied as directed sprays AVOid spraymg the beet 
leaves. BASFAPON at 3 Ibs./acre may be used With PYRAMIN' W sugar beet 
herbicide at recommended rates and times to controi broadleaf weeds as 
well. For use beyond the six-leaf stage until sugar beets are 14 Inches 
tall: To control annual grasses. apply as a directed spray at the rate of 3 to 5 
pouf'ds BASFAPOW-perbroadcast acre In enough waler for good grass 
coverage. Use the lower rate If grasses are very small and growing actively. 
Apply with leaf-lIftmg equipment so as to minimize spray contact With foliage. 
Pr.-pl.nt F." or Spring Treatments: See below. "Pre-plant Application 
Followed by PlOWing.' NOTE: The spray may be applied on an overall baSIS 
or in bands. In band treatments the amount of BASFAPON needed per acre 
will be reduced in ro ortion t Ih r 
Do not apply within 30 days before harves\. Do not graze livesto( k on 'reiltl'd 
areas 
Asparagus: To control quackgrass. apply 10 Ib~. of OASFAPON per acre 
before cutting and again 3 to 4 weeks later as needed. WIIIl a srngle t~eat­
ment. use 20 Ibs. of BASFAPON either before or after the cuttlnq sC'ason for 
bern..2~da9rass controL apply 20 los. of BASfAPON per acre {,Ittter during or 
aftCrlhe cutting season. and a second spray of 10 Ibs as needed NOT (; 
During the cuttmg season, spray Immediately aile- cuttings Laler sprays 
should be directed under the fern growttl. Use enOIJgh water to prOVide 
uniform welling 01 the grass. Spot spray patches of gras;, With 1 lb. 01 
BASFAPON In 10 gallons of water. 
~: P~!lt-emergence Directed Spray: For control of seedlings of greefJ..,, __ _ 
ylill2..~ gl~!Ql!~~1 and broadleaf weeds such as plQ...,vteeds. lambs­
quarters. and wild mustard_use } Jib. BASFAPON plus . J pmt of 2.4-0 
(4 Ibs./ga/.) per acre of corn (40 to 42-inch rows) applied as a 14-mch band 
over the rows when corn IS 8 to 20 mches tall (sor! to whorl). ThiS IS eqUivalent 
to an overall rate of 2 Ibs. of BASFAPON plus ',2 lb. of 2.4-0 per acre. Keep 
spray off corn leaves by uSing a leaf-lifter eqUipped With 95 degree even 
coverage flat fan nozzle tipS. and directmg the spray. Spray only the lower 
half of the corn stalks below the lifted leaves but In no case higher than 7 
inches above the ground. Apply carefully with emphaSIS on sprayer cali-
bration, spray pattern width. height of spray on corn plants and rate of 
BASFAPON. Best results are obtained by spraying when grass and weeds are 
small and not as tall as the corn. Use of a rotary hoe soon after corn emer-
gence will delay grass and weed growth so that the corn Witt be taller than the 
weeds and grass when spray IS applied. QUick kill should not be expe;:ted. 
but treated grass and weeds Will be stunted or dl£ back and remain m a non­
competitive condition. This also discourages relnvaSlon of new seedlings. 
Caution: Do not use on corn grown for seed. Pre-plant Applications Fall and 
Spring: See below "Pre-plant Applications Followed by PloNmg." 
FIELD CORN: Early Post-emergence: To control seedlings 01 annual grasses 
suc'h ;:'s green. yellow. and giant foxt!!11 and of annual broadleaf weeds such 
as larnb~Warlers:-pigweed. and Wild mustard use' 2 pound of BASFAPON 
plus 1 to 2 pounds of Atrazlne 80 percent wettable powder plus 1 to 1 h 
gallons of emulSifiable crop or! per acre as a tank fT'IlX combination With 
water to make 10 to 20 gattons total spray Apply as an overall spray when 
weejs and grass are less than l' 2 Inches tall and corn IS In tt>e spike to 4-leaf 
stage. Consult your state agricultural experiment station or extension 
service weed speCialist tor local use directions. Prepare the srray by dis­
solVing BASFAPON In the reqUired amount of water contained in a spray 
tank USing a convenient contamer. fT1:1ke a thin slurry 01 Atrallne. and add to 
the solution of BASFAPON. Add the or! last. ProVide continuous agitation In 
the spray tank during mixing. holding. and spraymg operatl0ns to keep the 
spray unllormlv ml","d. 
Cotton: Lay-by Spray to Control Annual Grasses: Use 5 Ib,. of BASFAPON 
m 50 ga/lons of water per acre. Cover entire SOil area With 'I directed spray 
which wets grass wltho:Jt wettmg cotton Spray after last ultlvatlon wilen 
grass IS up but stili small Pre-plant Soil Application: See 'Sprlng Treatment 
to Control Johnsongrass, . below. 
Citrus (grapefruit. lime, orange, tan erine): To. col)1rol grasses including 
bermuda. pangola. g~e_a. pa~a and mal encan.~pIY'E.Y 4 Ibs.,of BASFA­
PON per acre in 50 to 100 gallons of watef as a broadcast .,;pray directed at 
the grove floor or apply a spot applicatIOn at the same ratel:slng one lb. in 20 
gallo')s of water and spray to wet the grass Without runoff. IAake mltlal appli­
cation when grasses are growing well but before seed heads form. In Florida 
and Texas make up to three applications, if needed. at 2 to 10 day Intervals. 
In C.lifornia and Arizona only spot-spraying to cover no more than '12 the 
area over the root zone of any tree. is recommended. Make up to three appli­
cations. if needed. at 4 to 8 week Intervals. Caution: Use orly the lower rates 
listed on very tight. sandy SOl/. Do not use under newly transplanted citrus 
trees or trees less than 4 years of age. Do not use In grov65 which are under 
drought stress. diseased. In decline or suffering from cold damage. Do not 
spray bare soil under citrus trees. Keep spray off citrus foliage and frull. 
Do not graze livestock on treated areas. Grove Ditches and Non ·Grove 
Areas: Use 5 to 10 Ibs. of BASFAPON per acre using approximately 5 Ibs of 
BASFAPON per 100 gallons of water and spraying to wet the foliage uniformly. 
Make two applications 1 to 2 weeks apart to control cattails and grasses such 
as p'hragmltes. paragrass and guineagrass. Do not graze IIve.tock on 
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perennial grasses. Results may be poor if grass is not growing well. is overly 
mature or suffering from drought or cold weather. 
Persistence In the Soil: Due to leaching by rainfall and breakdown by micro­
organisms. the effect 01 BASFAPON In the sOil disappears after lour to SIX 
weeks. /I new seedling grasses Invade a treated area. retreat with BASFAPON 
or cultivate 
DIRECTIONS FOR USE 
Important: Mixing: When prepartng sprays. have spray tank at lea!;t hall full 
01 water belore addtn~ PA.SFAPON Add BASFAPON s,o",ly wr/,/e st,rr II"; k 
dissolve It completely Use enough water (10 to 40 gallons per acre, for lJU' ,(1 
spray coverage BASFAPON contains a wetttng agent which ,0, neCC5S<lr f .1' J 
adequate lor most uses However. lor certa',., perLnn,al grd"'>':~ ,'"'.1' ,',. 
difficult to weI. or when low rates of BASFAPOr-< arl: ,-,,,>ed '.pdrt,lu,cI', , 
connection With highly diluted sprays the use of an approved non,u" ,e ..... :' 
ttng agent. such as CITOWETT' PLUS spre,lCer stlC"t" dd,lH<lnt .~t:;!, 1 
PlOts per 100 gallons of spray may be benefICIJlll1ob'alc,.ng rTla~ln',u'T1 i· ... • 
hveness Consult your local Expeliment Station 0' Ec x!<'-nSlor S"" ,(t' W.·.·~ 
Sp~clalist for information on wetting agents Combination Sprays: If "..,.'J 
In combination with 2.4-0 type material. completely dissolve BASFAPON Ir '''f' 
spray tank before adding the other weed kliiers NOTE: Do not use more {' ,11 
8 Ibs. of BASFAPON In 10 gallons 01 water when mixing With 2 4-0 Do not ,-,se 
BASFAPON In combination With contact-type herbiCides as reduced effective· 
ness may result. Airplane Application: Use suggested rates of BASFAPON In 'J 
to 10 gallons 01 water per acre for pre-plant treatment of crop lands ano non· 
crop ar~as. Observe specific directions and precautlo'lS on th,s label Cor,s~lt 
local Experiment Station or ExtenSIOn Service Weed SpeCialist lor local regula­
tions concerning aertal appllcalion 01 herbiCides. 
SPECIFIC CROP USES 
Sugar Beets: For use any time from emergence through the 6-lea' stage: 
ns control small grass seedlings use 3 to 4 Ibs. of BASFAPON per acre tn 
enough water lor good spray coverage. A rate of 6 to 8 Ibs. of BASFAPON 
per acre may be reqUired to control !Jlld Oilts and q,uackgrass. Such amount!:: 
may cause stunting 01 beets and reduce yields. To minimize thiS effect. the 
6 to 8 ItJ. rates should be applied as directed sprays. AVOid spraying the beet 
leaves. BASFAPON at 3 Ibs./acre may be used with PYRAMIN' W sugar bee! 
herbicide at recommended rates and times to control broadleal weeds as 
well. For use beyond the six-leaf stage until sugar beets are 14 Inches 
taU: To control annual grasses. apply as a directed spray at the rate 01 3 to 5 
pounds BASFAPOO-per broadcast acre in enough water lor good grass 
coverage. Use the lower rate if grasses arf' very small and growing actively. 
Apply with leaf-lilting equipment so as to minimize spray contact with loliage. 
Pre-plant Fall or Spring Treatments: See belcw, "Pre-plant Application 
Followed by Plowing." NOTE: The spray may be applied on an overall basis 
or in bands. In band treatments the amount of BASFAPON needed per acre 
will bf3 reduced in proportion to the reduction in amount of area actually 
sprayed. Use no rr,ore than 8 Ibs. BASFAPON post-emergence per acre in 
any single growing season. Beet tops (or roots) may be fed to livestock. 
BASFAPON may cauc:p. stunting and yellowing. particularly under high 
temperatures. 
Flax: To control p~nUIass or ~en, yellow snd giant. foxtails in flax, use 
'"fl'b: 01 BASFAPON per acre tn 5 to-10 gal fans 01 water when flax is 1 to 6 
inches tall. For best results. use when the young grass seedltngs are less 
than 2 Inches tall and growtng actively. Do not expect rapid grass kill 
NOTE: To avoid Injury to flax. ::::"0W application directions careluny and do 
not exceed stated dosage. MCP or 2.4-D can be used With BASFAPON where 
broadleal weed control is deSired. 
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~e:.-«tid PeaL ~~s: On \ilra~S under apple and pear trees at least 
lour years old~useBA~ PON at the rate of 1 lb. In 15 gallons of water. Spray 
to just wet the grass. This IS equal to about 10 Ibs of BASFAPON per acre on 
the area treated. Apply to grass 6 to 10 inches tall and growtng well. and 
retreat later as needed. SpraYing under trees less than 4 years 01 age may 
cause temporary tnjury. Two applications two to four weeks apart usually 
prOVide adequate control lor most grasses. Under small trees. spray maXI' 
mum area 01 16 square leet. NOTE: To aVOid In,ury to trpes. do not apply 
more than these recommended rates. Keep spray off crop foliage and frUit 
Dranon, spray panern wlenh. ""Oht 0' spray on corn pl ... " And '.'f' " 
BASFAPOIli. Best results are obtatned t>~ SP'dy,nQ 1Nt·('" -..j'.~~- ,j",! ~ .... :!'- ," 
small and not as tall as the corn Use 01 d rctar, ~ot> '> .,' J!!'" ,. , , 
gence Will delay grass and weeO growl" <;() In il ! .... ..: _. ' .• ' 
weed~ and grass when Sprav ,<; .lppllPr1 0,.· •• 
but treated grass al1d weeds W"I Df' ~I .. "·'· 1 !.' f -
competitive condll,on ThiS ,ll"., 1·, •. ,,', ;,. " .' 
Caution: Dr- not USe on (orn '~" ,o/w" 'I" ',t" ! P't- pl.tnt A"t." I· :. ~ • 
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servIce weed speCialist lor 10Cili use d"eclton~ . 
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• , Cotton. Lay-by Spray to Control Annual Grasses 'h.· ~ 
In 50 gallons of hater pt:'r d( re Ci)~e'.:;r 1ft:' ~-,I .t r •• t .\,~. .. '. "... ; :. 
WhiCh wets grass ... ,thoul ..... e!!:ny ',)!fo.'" S"r.;, el'··' .,,' ,', " . ". ,. 
grass IS up Out 5t.1I s,')all Pre-plant 5011 Application '.,. ~ r '~~',1'" •. 
to Control Johnsongrass Ot: oJ" 
Citrus (gripefruit, lime, orange. tangertne'. To COI)lrol ",asses Includ,ny 
bermuda. pangola. quinea. par.a and maldencan_~ply t.tl J Ib~. of BASFA 
PON per acre in 50 t0100 gallons 01 water as T broaOcast ipray directed dt 
the grove floor or apply a spot application at the same rate LSlng one Ib In 20 
gallo'1s of water and spray to wet the grass Without runoff I,'ake Initial appll' 
cation when grasses are growing well bt:t before seed heads form In Florida 
and Texas make up to three applications. If needed. CIt 2 tu 10 day tntervals 
In California and Arizona only spot-spraying to cover no more than '2 the 
area over the root zone of any tree. IS recommended Make up to three appli­
cations, if needed. at 4 to 8 week Intervals Caution: Use orly the lower rates 
listed on very light. sandy 5011. Do not use under newly transplanted citrus 
trees or trees less than 4 years of age. Do not use In grove~, which are under 
drought stress, diseased. In decline or suffering Irom cold damage Do not 
spray bare soil under citrus trees. Keep spray off citrus lollage and Irult. 
Do not graze livestock on treated areas. Grove Ditches and Non-Grove 
Areas: Use 5 to 10 Ibs. of BASFAPON per acre uSing :tpproxlmately 5 Ibs. of 
BASFAPON per 100 gallons of ~ .. ater and spraying to wet the loliage uniformly. 
Make two applications 1 to 2 weeks apart to control c.::lttatls and grasses such 
as p.hragmites. paragrass and gUineagrass Do not graze livestock on 
treated areas. 
Cranberries: Ditch and Shore Treatment: Use ~~. of BASFAPON In 200 
to 300 gallons 01 water per acre to control r;attalTs. cutQ!3SS. povertygrass. 
pur-re,ed and common n!~~leS dnd sedges in Irrigation and drainage ditches 
and along shore areas 01 cranberry bogs. Make the fir~t application usually 
in early June, when weeds are grOWing well but before seed heads lorm. 
Make second application as needed. but not later than July 31. Apply the 
spray to thoroughly wet the weedy vegetation. Keep 5~lray off cranberry 
foliage. Post-Harve,:t Treatment: Use 10 Ibs. 01 BASFAPON In about 300 
gallons of water per acre on cranberry bogs to control 5ummergrass. c:.;l· 
'1'"'''' povertygrass. Io)'amsy. warty panlcgrass. bunch9!.ass. wlae leal 
\;II asses, rou.ru1. rush and sedg.E;! wE;!E;!ds Treatment shcul~e made only after 
harvest In October and early November. Caution: ThiS tree '''~ent may reduce 
the next season's crop For example. on the Howes varte'y the crop may be 
reduced only slighlly whereas on Early Blacks It may be leduced up to 75°0 
and on certain varieties as much as 900~. Follow recomn'endatlons of local 
Experiment Station and ExtenSion Service Weed SpeCialists Swab Treat­
ment: Apply BASFAPON (to the grass and not to the cnnberry foliage) at 
the rate of 2 Ibs. in 5 gallons 01 water (up to 5 gallons ml>ture per acre) as a 
swab treatment as soon as the grassy weeds appear above the vines Two 
applications at 2-week intervals are suggested Swab applications Will sup­
press growth 01 grassy weeds but may result ,n crop reduction In the year 
following application il the concentrated solution IS ap')lied carelessly or 
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of BASF "PO .... ~,!h~' bf>lort' or aller the cull,ng season For 
"'tru' "~~'. ill 'tJ~ Of BASFAPO .... per acrt' ,·,ther dur,ng or 
"ot~u" dna d se, una spray 0f 10 Ibs as needed NOTE: 
"G sedson sproty ,mmedlately after cuttings later sprotys 
led under the fern growth Use enough water to provide 
of the ~rass Spot spray patches of grass With 1 Ib_ of 
I gallons 01 water 
,..ne. Direct.d Spray: For control of seedlings of green. i -. " 
Lfoll!11 and broad leal weeds such as ~igweeds.. lambs-
na mustard use 2 jib. BASFAPON plus I) pint of 2.4-D 
tere of corn (40 to 42-inch rows) apphed as a 14-inch band 
en corn is 8 to 20 inches tall (soil to whorl). ThiS is equivalent 
It of 2 Ibs. of BASFAPON plus Y2 lb. of 2.4-0 per.acre. Keep 
.. ves by using a leaf-lifter equipped with 95 degree even 
1 nozzle tips. and directing the spray. Spray only the lower 
stalks below the lifted leaves but in no case higher than 7 
e ground. Apply carefully with emphaSis on sprayer cah-
attern width. height of spray on corn plants and rate of 
t results are obtained by spraying when grass and weeds are 
tall as the corn _ Use of a rotary "oe soon after corn emer-
~rass and weed growth so that the corn will be taller than the 
• when spray is applied. Quick kill should not be expected. 
, and weeds will be stunted or die back and remain in a non­
dition. This also discourages reinvasion of new seedlings. 
use on corn grown for seed. Pre-plant Applications Fall and 
IW "Pre-plant Applications Followed by PloNing." 
rfy Po.t-emergence: To control seedlings 01 annual grasses 
ellow. and giant foxtail and of annual broadleaf weed~ such 
s. P19'Atd. and w1Rl mustard use 112 pound of BASFAPON 
hds a razine 80 percen(-wettable powder plus 1 to 1'/2 
sifiable crop oil per acre as a tank mix combination with 
o to 20 gallons tO~!l1 spray_ Apply as an overall spray when 
; are less than l1fz inches tall and corn is in tt1e spike to 4-leaf 
your .tate agricultural ellperiment station or ellten.ion 
I)ecialist for local use directions. Prepare the spray by dis­
'ON in the required amount of water contained in a spray 
nvenien t container. make a thin slurry of Atraline. and add to 
JASFAPON. Add the oil last. PrOVide continuous agitation to 
luring mixing. holding. and spraying operatoons to keep the 
mixed. 
;pray to Control Annual Grasses: Use 5 Ibs. of BASFAPON 
water per acre. Cover entire soil area with a directed spra~ 
5S without wetting cotton. Spray after last ',ultivation when 
,till small. Pre-plant Soil Application: See "Spnng Treatment 
songrass." below. 
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uit. nme. orange.- tangerine): To C rol grasses including 
~a. qUI,OO' para and maldencan'" pl~ 4 Lb~of BASFA­
, 50 to gallons of wa e s broadcast spray directed at 
or apply a spot application at the same rate using one lb. in 20 
r and spray to wet the grass without runoff. Make initial appli­
Isses are growing well but before seed heads form. In Florida 
:e up to three applications. if needed. at 2 to 10 day intervals. 
lId Arizona only spot-spraying to cover no m(Jre than Y2 the 
lOt zone of any tree. is recommended. Make up to three appli­
ed. at 4 to 8 week intervals. Caution: Use only the lower rates 
ight. sandy soil. Do not use under newly transplanted citrus 
ISS than 4 years of age. Do not use in groves which are under 
diseased. in decline or suffering from cold damage. Do not 
• uncl.r cHru. tr •••• Keep spray off citrus foliage and fruit. 
~Y •• tock on tr.at.d ar •••• Orove Ditch •• and Non-Orov. 
I) 10 lbe. of BASFAPON per acr. u.ing approllimately 5 lbe. of 
t 100 gallon. of wat., and spraying to wet the foll~g. unlforml~. 
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For the control of annual and perennial grasses and cattails 
A soluble powder containing: 
Active Ingredients 
2,2"Oichloropropionic Acid, Sodium Salt _ __85% 
Dalapon (2.2-dichloropropionic acid) 
E I I t _74% qu va en _ . 
Inert Ingredients 15% 
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drips onto the cranberry vines. Do not apply wit, 
!lot use more than two applications per season. 
of local Expertment Station or Extension Service 
G~Re": California and Arizona only - see "Ptl 
Jo_nsongrasses and btLnu.!.Q~rasse~rowlOg 
orchards of European varieties use BASFAPON 
(broadcast basis). Use 100 gallons of spray/acre 
spray in a band 30 inches wide centered on the r 
growing vigorously and before heading. Make 
the grass without run-off to the soil. Repeat appl 
apply more than twice per year. Keep spray off c 
spray over irrigation furrows. Do not spray withi 
graze livestock on treated areas. Precaution. tOI 
spraying grape foliage. Do not use on young. nOl 
exceed dosages given. French-plowing (Kirby pi 
advisable as grass emergence is delayed and sec 
made ~:tpp.ut sP~~1~g vi.~_~i ~~Iiage. 
Peach~.!JlIID--ftiIg.ted W •• t.rn Aj 
bermudagrass. quackgrass and other perenn~ 
Peach. apricot and plum (including prune) trees. 
of 6-7 Ibs./acre (broadcast basis). Apply as direC 
on each side of tree row. or apply as spot trea 
grasses are present. For band or spot treatment t 
be reduced in proportion to area actually spray~ 
growing vigorously but belore heading. Repeat • 
make no more than two applications per year ... 
and fruit. Do not apply within 30 days of harvest 
treated areas. . . ' " ,~ 
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Pe •• : To control seedling grasses.' use one lb. 
enough water for good spray eOverage. Keep 
fruit. Apply at least 25 days prior to harvest wl1 
young. the peas are 2 to 6 inches tall. and have 4 
be used in a combination spray with ONBP to cc 
and grasses. Fresh pea vines or pea silage may b 
but do not feed pea vine hay. 
P.otatoe.: Pre-emergence Treatment: To conti 
Ibs. of BASFAPON per acre in enough water to . 
before emergence of the potatoes when grass I 
cation can be a combination spray With ONBP 
comes up after planting but before potatoes el 
BASFAPON per acre and wet the grass well. NOl 
after potato plants emerge. Do not use on land 
ieties or White Rose. Spring Pre-planting Treatm 
use 8 Ibs. of BASFAPON per acre_ After 4 da~ 
potatoes planted immediately if normal soil mois 
Grass Control: Use 5 Ibs. of BASFAPON in 15 to: 
Make application after lay-by when grass seeds I 
the grass seedlings are 3 inches tall. Use leaf-litl 
tttat it will cover the tops 01 the rows and the mid 
:ll spray on the potato foliage_ Fall Pre-plantl 
"Pre-plant Applications Followed by Plowing." 
S~gar Cane: use~to 10 I~ of BASFAPON per 
pre-emergence or (illeclom' post-emergence ~ 
grasses a. johnsongres. bermudagrass and ~ 
tionatel) less BASFAPON per acre in band 01 
sprays. designed to wet the grasses thorough 
pOssible. are suggested, For local use informati~ 
Station or ExtenSion Service Weed Specialists .. 
TROPICAL CROP ~ 
I.n.n. Plantlng.:.J~!,~ontrol perennial gra~ 
mindmum) amarlo "~onopu •• p.,. and m 
to 15 pounds o'ASFAPOt~ per acre as • dir 
obt.in good cov.rage. Often rates of e to 8 
lime manner glv. v.ry IIt.I.'f~ctory result •. ~. fl

UM on com grown for 1Hd. ". ' .... Appllc.IIOM F ••• nd 
)w ··Pr.pl.nt Applic.tio~s Followed by Plowing." 
I.., Po ........ ,..nc.: To control seedlings 01 .nnu.1 grasses 
'II low .• nd gi.nt foxt.il .nd of .nnu.1 bro.dleaf weedr. such 
s. ~egi:d .• nd wildmusta.!d u~e Va pound o. BASFAPON 
hcls 0 r.zine 80 percent wettable powder plus 1 to 1 Yz 
.ifiable crop oil per acre as a tank mix combination with 
o to 20 gallons total spray. Apply as an overall spr<lY when 
I are less than' Va inches tall and corn is In tt-e spike to 4-lea' 
your .t.t. .grlcultur.1 .xperlm.nt .tation or .xt.n5ion 
!)eclallst for loc.1 u •• dlr.ctlon •. Prepare the spra)' by dis· 
ON In the required amount o. water contained In a spray 
nvenlent container. make a thin slurry "f Atrazme. and at:d to 
aASFAPON. Add the 011 last. Provide continuous agrtation In 
uring miXing. holding. and spra~'lng operations to keep the 
"'ixed. 
..,,., to Control Annu.1 Gr ••• e.: Use Sibs. o. BASFAPON 
water per acre. Cover entire soil arE'a with a directed spray 
II without wetting cotton. Spray after last ~ultivation when 
till small. Pr.-pl.nt 5011 Application: See "Spring Treatment 
IOnQJ~ss." below. . .. : 
lilt." $1m., ~~~~:~ grasses including 
if., qU'ioo' 4 I BAS FA-
iso to of spray directed at 
)r 'pply a Sl'ot application at the same rate using one lb. in 20 
. and spray to wet the grass without runoff. Make initial appli­
iSHS are growing well but be'ore seed heads form. In Florid. 
• up to three applic.tion., if needed .• t 2 to 10 d.y intervals. 
Id Arlzon. only spot-spraying to cover no more than Yz the 
ot zone of any tree. is recommended. Make up to three appli­
td. at .. to 8 week intervals. C.utlon: Use only the lower rates 
ght. sandy soil. Do not use under newly transplanted citrus 
sa than" years of age. Do not use in groves which are under 
diseased. in decline or suffering from cold damage. Do not 
I under cltru. tr •••. Keep spray off citrus foliage and fruit. 
Ive.tock on tr.ated .r •••• Grove Ditches .nd Non-Grove 
I 10 Ibs. of BASFAPON per acre using approximately 5 Ibs. of 
100 gallons of water and spraying to wet the foliage uniformly. 
:ations 1 to 2 weeks apart to control cattails and grasses suc!'! 
~aragrass and guineagraS$. Do not gr.ze livestock on 
tch .nd Shore Tre.tm.nt: Use Qalbs. of BASFAPON in 200 
)f water per acre to control C&~ut~. povertygrass. 
,mmon rushes and sedges in irrigation and drainage ditches 
, areas of cranberry bogs. Make the first application usually 
"hen weeds are growing well but before seed heads form. 
pplication as needed. but not later than July 31. Apply the 
Jghly wet the weedy vegetation. Keep spray off cranberry 
arve.t Tre.tment: Use 10 Ibs. of BASFAPON in about 300 
r per acre on cranberry bogs to control su,,!mergrass. cut­
Jrass. "amsy. warty Danicgrass. l!unchQr;oss. ~iae leaf 
Ql!t] and ~edge weeds. Treatment shouldbe made only after 
)er and early November. Caution: This treatment may reduce 
I'S crop. For example. on the Howes variety the crop may be 
ightly whereas on Early Blacks it may be reduced up to 75% 
varieties as much as 90%. Follow recommendations of local 
Ition and Extension Service Weed SpeCialists. Swab Treat· 
'SFAPON (to the grass and not to the cranberry foliag;;) at 
I. in 5 gallons of water (up to 5 gallons mil!ture per acre) as a 
as soon as the grassy weeds appear above the vines. Two 
2~week intervals are suggested. Swab applications will sup­
f grassy weeds but may result in crop reduction in the year 
cation if the concentrated solution is apolied carelessly or 
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For the control of annual and perennial grasses and cattails 
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A soluble powder containing: < 
Active Ingredients 
2,2-Dichloropropionic Acid, Sodium Salt _. ___ ... __ 85% 
Datapon (2.2-dichloropropionic acid) 
Equivalent ___ . 74% 
Inert Ingredients _______________ 15% 
VVARNING: I{EEP OUT OF REACH OF 
CHILDREN. CAUSES EYE AND SKIN 
IRRITATION. AVOID CONTACT "VITH 
EYES, SKIN, OR CLOTHING. 
fn case of contact, flush eyes with plenty of water for at 
h~.'Jst 15 minutes and call a physician. For s~dn. remove 
. contaminated clothing and wash skin with p;,-:;ty of water. 
\Nash clothing before reuse. 
t'·!ct Contents 50 Ibs. 
Bi~\SF Vvyandotte Corporation 
Parsippany, Ns\v Jersey 
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, ••• : To control seedling gr ..... :- use one 
enough w.ter for goOd spt., tbver.g.. Keep 
fruit. Apply .t least 25 days prior to harvest 
young, the peas .re 2 to 6 inches tall. and hay. 
be used in • combination spray with DNBP to 
.nd grasses. Fresh pea vines or pea silage may 
but do not feed pea vine hay. 
Pot.to •• : Pr.-.m.rg.nce Tr.atment: To COl". 
Ibs. of BASFAPON per acre in enough water to 
before emergence of the potatoes when grass 
cation can be a combination spray with DNBP 
comes up after planting but before potatoes 
BASFAPON per acre and wet the grass wett. "I'~'" 
.fter pot.to pl.nts emerge. Do not use on land 
Ieti .. or White Rose. Spring Pr.-pl.ntlng Tr4t.tllll 
use 8 Ibs. of BASFAPON per acre. After .. 
potatoes planted immediately if normal soil ml\l" 
Gr ••• C"ntrol: Use 5 Ibs. of BASFAPON in 15 to 
Make application after lay-by when grass seeds 
the grass seedlings are 3 inches tall. Use ...... _ .... 
tlt.t it witt cover the tops of the rows Ilnd the 
:)f spray on the potato foliage. F.II Pr4t-pl.lllt11 
"Pre-plant Applications Followed by Plowmg." 
Sug.r C.n.: use~§ltO!~ of BASFAPON per 
pre-emergence or m eet.nf post-emergence 
grasses as johnsongrass bermudagrass and 
tionately less BASFAPON per acre in band 
sprays, designed to wet the grasses th,unil.nlhl 
possible. are suggested. For local use inf,nrnnatinll 
Station or Extension Service Weed Specialists. 
TROPICAL CROP 
,._nan. PI.ntlng.:.To ,crontrol perennial gras~seI 
mexfmum) amargo ~onopu. 'p." and ~;;~ 
to 15 pounds of BASFAPON per acre as a 
obtain good coverage. Often rates of 6 to 8 
same manner give very satisfactory results. A 
when grass is growing well. but before headi 
spot applications. should be made where n84,dI 
weeks and later on as required. Use no more 
BASFAPON per acre per year. Keep spray off 
plants. Use sufficient spray to wet grass foliage 
C{o"": To control crabgrass. bermudagrass. 
.ara!!s and other grasses in established coffee 
one pound BASFAPON in 10 gallons water. APPI 
wet the grass without runoff but not to exceed 
the .pr.y off the coffee foliage. Make initial 
are growing well and prior to seed head fn,rm," 
later or when regrowth warrants. but do not 
anyone crop year and do not apply within 8 
Gr ••• Control In Mac.damla: To control c~~JI 
grass. parajCalifornia) grass. dallisgrass in 
u~ASFAJ5'ON rn con~entratlons of '/2 to ,'., 
Spray to just wet the grass without runoff. but 
acre. Make first application before harvest 
growth warrants. Do not exceed 24 pounds of 
CAUTION: During harvest periods. spray only 
nuts from the ground. Do not ,.~r'l dl~e.~~I,. 
PIn"ppte.: To control.annu~rid pe!4!nnial 
BASFAPON as a spot treatment. K.ep .pray 
application at least one month before harvest

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al and perennial grasses and cattails 
i pO\,/der containing: 
~redients 
Ihloropropionic Acid, Sodium Salt_ 
~n (2.2-dichloropropionic acid) 
..... _85% 
ilent _ ...... ______ ~ 74°{ _____ .. ___ ._.. ,0 
redients ______________ , ___ ' ~·o!. _.~ 0 
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cJrips onto the cranberry vines. Do not apply wlthm 60 days of harvest. Do 
!lOt use more than two applications per season Follow recommendations 
of local Experiment Station or ExtenSion Service Weed Specialists. 
G..!!.R!S·: California and Arizona only - see . Precautions" following: For 
1000nsongr~s and bQrmuda...9-'-a_s.s!ls ,growmg under the trellis in bearing 
orchards of European varieties use BASFAPON at the rate of 10 Ibs./acre 
(broadcast basis). Use 100 gallons of spray/acre treated. Apply as a directed 
spray in a band 30 inches Wide centered on the row. Apply when grasses are 
growing vigorously and before heading. Make application so as to just wet 
the grass without run-off to the SOIL Repeat application if needed but do not 
apply more than twice per year. Keep spray off crop foliage and fruit. Do not 
spray over irrigation furrows. Do not spray within 30 ~ays of harvest. Do not 
graze livestock on treated aieas. Precautions to AVOid Grape.lnl~uy: AVOid 
spraying grape foliage. Do not use on young. non-bearing orchards. Do not 
exceed dosages given French-plowing (Kirby plow) before spraying is not 
advisable as grass emergence IS delayed and second application cannot be 
made wltho;:·. spraying vine foliage, 
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P.ach,.A1irlcC!L Prun.&-tfrlgated Western Areas only: Johnson9.~s. 
bermudagrass. quackgrass and other perennial grasses under bearing 
peach. aprTcot and plum (including ~rune) trees. use BASFAPON at the rate 
of 6-7 Ibs./acre (broadcast basis). Apply as directed spray as a 4-8 ft. band 
on each side of tree row. or apply as spot treatment only to areas where 
grasses are present. For band or spot treatment the amount of spray should 
be reduced in proportion to area actually sprayed. Spr 'y when grasses are 
growing vigorously but belOre heading. Repeat application if necessary but 
make no more than two applications per year. Keep spray off crop foliage 
and fruit. Do not apply Within 30 days of harvest. Do not graze livestock on 
treated areas. 
Peas: To control seedling grasses, use one lb. of BASFAPON per acre in 
enough water for good spray ~verage, Keep spray off crop foliage and 
fruit. Apply at least 25 days prior to harvest when the grass seedlings are 
young. the peas are 2 to 6 inches tall. and have 4 to 6 nodes. BASFAPON can 
be used in a combination spray with DNBP to control both broadleaf weeds 
and grasst.s. Fresh pea vines or pea silage may be fed to livestock if desired. 
but do not feed pea vine hay. 
Potatoes: Pre-emergence Treatment: To control seedling grasses. use 3 
Ibs. of BASFAPON per acre in enough water to wet the grass evenly. Apply 
before emergence of the potatoes when grass plants are small. This appli­
cation can be a combination spray with DNBP amine. Where quackgrass 
comes up after planting but before potatoes emerge. use up to' 10 Ibs.(if 
BASFAPON per acre and wet the grass well. NOTE: Do not apply BASFAPON 
after potato plants emerge Do not use on land planted to red-skinned var­
ieties or White Rose. Spring Pre-planting Treatment: For quackgrass control 
use 8 Ibs. of BASFAPON per acre. After 4 days land can be plowed and 
potatoes planted immediately if normal soil moisture is present. Late Season 
Grass Control: Use 5 Ibs, of BASFAPON in 15 to 25 gallons of water per acre. 
Make application after lay-by when grass seeds have germinated but before 
the grass seedlings are 3 inches tall. Use leaf-lifters and direct the spray so 
tt)at il will cover Ihe lOps C'! the rows and the middies but will get a minimum 
:11 spray on the potato foliage. Fall Pre-planting Treatment: See below. 
"Pre-plant Applications Followed by PlOWing," 
SU.9!.!...~~ne: Usel5to1o~ of BASFAPON per acre (overall coverage) as a 
pre-emergence or dlieeletl post-emergence application to control such 
grasses as lohnsongrass, bermudagrass and alexandergrass. Use propor· 
tionately less 6ASFAPON per acre in band or drill application, Directed 
sprays. designed to wet the grasses thoroughly and the cane as little as 
possible. are suggested. For local use information. consult local Experiment 
Station or Extens.lon Service Weed SpeCialists. 
TROPICAL CROP USES 
B.n.~a Plantings: To ,~ontrol perennial grasses such as guinea '(P'.nlcum 
maximum, amargo .A'1conopus sp.), and Qamalote~pa'um sp.), apply 10 
to 15 poundifofASFAPON per acre as a directed spray in enough water to 
obtain good coverage. Often rates of 6 to 8 pounds per acre applied In the 
.. m. mann.r aiv. very .. tisfactory results. A firt't treatme'!t should be made 
PRE-PLANT APPLICATIONS FOLLOWED BY PLOWING 
1. Fall Treatment to Control Quackgrass: Use 10 to 15 Ibs. of BASFAPON 
per acre on land to be planted to crops such as beans. corn, potatoes, and 
sugar beets the follOWing spring. Application can be made dunng Septem· 
ber or October and pOssibly later in some areas. but the quackgrass should 
be growing well when treated. Treated areas can be plowed down in 10 to 
20 days. or plowing can be delayed until spring. With some established sods 
improved control will be obtained if the sod is first plowed and the quack­
grass regrowth sprayed. 
2. Spring Treatment to Control Quackgrass: Early spring application of 8 
Ibs. of BASFAPON per acre can reduce ~ackgrass on land to be planted to 
crops such as beans, corn, oats, potato e., and wheat about 5 to 6 weeks 
later. Spray when grass 154 t06inches tall and growing well. After spraying. 
wait at least 4 days before plowing down. and another 4 to. 6 weeks before 
planting susceptible crops. If soil is unusually dry. a longer waiting period 
will be necessary to avoid crop injury. NOTE: BASFAPON IS not cleared for 
use on cereal grains other than oats and wheat. 
3. Spring Treatment to ContrOl Johnsongra .. : Use 8 to 10 Ibs. of BASFAPON 
per acre to control established johnsongrass on land to be planted to 
cotton. soybeans. CQ!D. and sorghum. Often. lower rates in the range of 5 to 
fIbS. will provide control. Spray when grass is 8 to 12 inches t .. 11 and is 
growing vigorously. Wait 3 days. then plow or deep-disk. One or more 
additional diskings prior to planting are suggested For corn or soybeans 
wait at least 5 days after plowing before planting and for sorghum walt at 
least 2'12 weeks. Cotton may be planted immediately after plOWing. NOTE: 
If soil remains unusually dry after plOWing or deep-dlsklng. a longer waiting 
period may be needed to aVOid crop Injury. Under such conditions delay 
planting until at least 5 days after receiving a minimum of 0.5 Inch of rain. 
I' ,,) NON-CROP USES 
.. 10.. .... ~, - '- I ' 
Grass control in ~rainaJl!! ditc,!es and no.n·agricultural lands (roadsides. 
railways. industrial ~reil$. sidewalks): When USing a spray boom~ 15 
Ibs. of BASFAPON per acre In not less than 40 gallons ')f water Repeat appll' 
cation in 2 to 4 weeks and follow up with spot treatm( "t as reqUired With an 
orC'h~rr1-tyro:: :;~.:~. :;:.;:- ':" ~",. ... 'lege''>''':'' ,]~ ~~()09raSS. cattails and 
phragmltes (giant plumegrass). use 10 Ibs. of BASFAPON In 100 'gallons of 
~ater ana wet all foliage thoroughly. Spray cattads and phragmltes alter new 
sprouts have emerged and are 2 to 3 feet tall. In Western areas lall spraying 
of cattails dunng catkin development IS e!lectlve To contrOl broadi~al weeds 
and woody plants, 2.4-0 can be added to sprays contalOlOg g.!lSFAPON 
Spray grass regrowth With 10 to 15 Ibs. of BASFAPON per acre or SpC\ s~- 'ay 
With 10 Ibs. of BASFAPON In 100 gallons of wa:er 
Spot Treatment: Use 1 lb. of BASFAPON In 10 to 20 gallons 01 water Spr"f 
to wet foliage. Retreat as reqUired 
Repeated Treatments with Low Rates on Johnsongrass and Bermuda· 
grass: Use 7 Ibs. of BII.SFAPON In 40 to 50 gallons of water per acre Make 2 
to 3 applications 10 tl' 20 days apart. beglOnmg when grass IS 8 to 16 Inches 
lall. Til:age 2 weeks after the :hlrd spray IS suggested II the land IS to be 
planted to a late fall or spring crop. 
Seedling Grass Control: For young grass seedlings. use 5 Ibs of BASFAPON 
per acre in enough water for good spray coverage. 
PRECAUTIONS 
Warning: BASFAPON in the soil may inhibit seed germination and plant 
growth for approximately 30 days or more. depending on dosage applied, 
soil type. temperature. and amount of soil mOisture and rainfall Accordingly. 
on land to be planted to senSItive crops such as pasture grasses,· small 
grains. corn or beans, delay planting of treated areas until 30 days alter 
plowing. DecompOSition of BASF" PON proceeds most rapidly In warm. 
mOist soil. If soil remains cool or dry after treatment, decompOSition may be 
slower and more time Will be required after plowing before certain crops can 
be planted safely, 
To avoid the pOSSibility of residues in meat or milk. do not graze meat or 
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opionic acid) ____________ 74% 
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P ••• : To control seedling grasses: ~~e one lb. of BASFAPON per acre in 
enough water tor good spray COverage. Keep spray off crop foliage and 
fruit. Apply at least 25 days prior to harvest when the grass seedlings are 
young, the peas are 2 to 6 inches tall. and have 4 to 6 nodes. BASFAPON can 
be used in a combination spray with DNBP to control both broadleat weeds 
and grasses. Fresh pea vines or pea silage may be fed to livestock if desired, 
but do not feed pea vine hay. 
Potatoes: Pre-emergence Treatment: To control seedling gra.sses. use 3 
Ibs. of BASFAPON per acre in enough water to wet the grass evenly. Apply 
before emergence of the potatoes when grass plants are small. This appli· 
cation can be a combination spray with DNBP amine. Where quac~ass 
comes up after planting but before potatoes emerge. use up to 10 Ib!>.-of 
BASFAPON per acre and wet the grass well. NOTE: Do not apply BASFAPON 
after potato plants emerge. Do not use on land planted to red-skinned var­
ieties or White Rose. Spring Pre-planting Treatment: For quackgrass control 
use 8 Ibs. of BASFAPON per acre. After 4 days land can be plowed and 
potatoes planted immediately if normal soil moisture is present. Late Season 
Grass Control: Use Sibs. of BASFAPON in 15 to 25 gallons of water per acre. 
Make application after lay-by when grass seeds have germinated but b..:lore 
the grass seedlings are 3 inches tall. Use leaf-lifters and direct the spray so 
tllat it will cover the tops ('I the rows and the middles but will get a minimum 
:Jf spray on the potato foliage. Fall Pre-planting Treatment: See below. 
"Pre-plant Applications Followed by Plowing." 
Sugar Cane: use~~ of BASFAPON per acre (overall coverage) as a 
pre-emergence or dheete'i3 post-emergence application to control such 
grasses as johnSQngrass bermudagrass and alexandergrass. Use propor­
tionately less BASFAPON per acre in band or drill application. Directed 
sprays. designed to wet the grasses thoroughly and the cane as little as 
possible. ace suggested. For local use information. consult local Experiment 
Station or ExtenSion Service Weed SpeCialists. 
TROPICAL CROP USES . _ 
aanana Plantings: TO control perennial grasses such as guinea '(P8nicum 
maximum) amarao ~Aionopus sp.), and gamalote:(lfftpafum sp.), apply 10 
to 15 pounds 6fAsFAPON per acre as a directed spray in enough water to 
obtain good coverage. Often rates of 6 to 8 pounds per acre applied in the 
same manner give very satisfactory results. A first treatment should be made 
when grass is growing well. but before heading. Repeat treatments. usually 
spot applications. should be made where needed in about a month to six 
weeks and later on as required. Use no more than a total of 30 pounds of 
BASFAPON per acre per year. Keep spray off banana frUits. foliage or young 
plants. '.'<;e sufficient spray to wet grass foliage thoroughly. but avoid runoff 
<;0"": To control c:rabgrus. bermudagrass. kikuyagrass. para (California) 
.Qra~s and other grasses in established coffee plantations in Flaw'all, dissolve 
one pound BASFAPON in 10 gallons water. Apply as a directed spray to Just 
wet the grass without runoff but not to exceed 100 gallons per acre. Keep 
the .pray off the coffee foliage. Make initial application to grasses which 
are growing well and prior to seed head formation. Respray 4 to 6 weeks 
later or when regrowth warrants. but do not apply more than two sprays In 
anyone crop year and do not apply within 8 months of harvest. 
Grass Control In Macadamia: To contlol crabgrass. b~rmudagrass. kikuY<l­
grass. ~ara fallfOr~ia) grass. dallisgrass in macadamia orchards In HawaiI. 
useBASFA ON 111 con~entrations of t 2 to l' , pounds per 10 gallons of water 
~pray to lust wet the grass without runoff. but not to exceed 100 gallons per 
acre. Make first application before harvest and respray at intervals as re­
growth warrants. Do not exceed 24 pounds of BASFAPON per acre per year 
CAUTION: During harvest periods. spray only immediately after gleaning 
nuts from the ground. Do not spray directly on fallen nuts. 
P~ples: To control i!mly',!h~licfperen'riiai' grasse:s' apply ~210 10 p()Un~ 
B~ON as a spot treatment. Keep spray off pineapple foliage. Make 
application at least one month before harvest. 
period may be needed to avoid crop injury. Under such conditions delay 
planting until at least 5 days after receiving a minimum of 0.5 inch of rain. 
( ..... " ... , 'e'L/ I "" f)) NON-CROP USES 
Grass control In drainage ditch,s and n91l-agricultural lands (roadsides, 
jallwi¥,. industrial areD, sidewalks): When using a spray boom. use'15 
Ibs. of BASFAPON per acre in not less than 40 gallons of water. Repeat appli­
cation in 2 to 4 weeks and follow up with spot treatment as required. With an 
orchard-type spray gun on such vegetation as iohnsongrass. Latlails and 
phragmites (giant plumegrass). use 10 Ibs. of BAsFAPON 'in 100-gallons 01 
Wa1iH ana wet all foliage thoroughly. Spray cattails and phragmltes after new 
sprouts have emerged and are 2 to 3 leel tall. In Western areas. fall spraying 
of calla:!s dUring catkin development IS effective To control broaoleal weeds 
and woody plants. 2.4·0 can be added to sprays containing BASFAPON 
Spray grass regrowth With 10 to 15 Ibs. of BASFAPON per acre. or spot !>pray 
With 10 Ibs. of BASFAPON in 100 gallons of water 
Spot Treatment: Use 1 lb. of BASFAPON in 10 to 20 gallons of water Spray 
to wet foliage. Retreat as required. 
Repeated Treatments with Low Rates on Johnsongrass and Bermuda­
grass: Use 7 Ibs. of BASFAPON 10 40 to 50 Qc.!!CI1S 01 water per acre. Make 2 
to 3 applic3110ns 10 to 20 days apart. beginning when grass is 8 to 16 IOches 
tall. Til:age 2 weeks after the third spray is suggested if the land is to be 
planted to a late fall or spring crop. 
Seedling Grass Control: For young grass seedlings. use 51bs of BASFAPON 
per acre in enough water for good spray coverage. 
PRECAUTIONS 
Warning: BASFAPON in the soil may inhibit seed germination and plant 
growth for approximately 30 days or more. depending on dosage applied. 
soil type, temperature, and amount of soil moisture and rainfall. Accord'~g!y. 
on land to be planted to sensitive crops such as pasture grasses.' sr .ail 
grains, corn or beans. delay plantinQ cl treated areas until 30 days afte" 
plowing. Decomposition of BASFIIPON proceeds most rapidly in warm. 
moist soil. If 5011 remains cool or dry after treatment. decomposition may be 
slower and more time will be required after plowing before certain crops can 
be planted safely. 
To aVOid the possibility of residues in meat or milk. do not graze meat or 
dairy animals on vegetation treated with BASFAPON. 
To avoid injury to desirable plants (includi.lg 11wns and other deSirable 
turt) do not allow spray ~. spray drift to cv!'l~:£ct foliage or roots 
FIL'sh spraying equipment with plenty of water immediately after use to 
avoid contamination of later sprays or possible corrosion of spray 
equipment . 
Do not re-use container. Destroy when empty. 
WARRANTY AND DISCLAIMER 
Seiler warrants that the ~roduct conforms to its chemical description and 
is reasonably fit for the purpose stated on the label when used in accordance 
with directions under normal conditions of usp I)ut neither this warranty 
nor any other warranty of merchantability or fitnus for a particular pur­
pose, express or Implied. extends to the use "j this product (;o:ltrary to 
label Instructions, or under abnormal conditions, or under conditions not 
reasonably foreseeable to seller, and I)uyer assumes the risk of any such 
use. The exclusive remedy of user or buyer and the limit of liability of BASF 
Wyandotte Corporation is the purchase price paid for the quantity of 
product involved. 
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1271-0005- LS010 US il FA Reg. 7969·2 
PYRAMIN'. CITOWETT. and BASFAPON' are trademarks 01 BASF AG. Lud· 
wigshafen am Rhein, Fpderal Republic: )1 Germany. 
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