crop-chem-docs/corpus/epa_ppls/352-390.md

DUPONT LEXONE DF HERBICIDE

• EPA Reg No: 352-390
• Registrant: CORTEVA AGRISCIENCE, LLC
• Signal word: Caution
• Active ingredients: Metribuzin (75%)
• Label accepted: 1997-12-11
• Source PDF: https://www3.epa.gov/pesticides/chem_search/ppls/000352-00390-19971211.pdf

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( -. I \ '- DuPont Agricultural Products " ...... A Growing Partnership With Nature" LEXONE® DF HERBICIDE FOR WEED CONTROLIN ESTABLISHED TOMATOES ,.J,,\0 LEXONE® DF lIERBICIDE (EPA REG NO. 352-390) DEC I I f97 FOR WEED CONTROL IN ESTABLISHED DIRECTIONS FOR USE It is a violation of federal law to use this product in a manner inconsistent with its labeling. General Information DuPont LEXONE DF Herbicide is recommended for postemer­ gence weed control in establisbed tomatoes. Weeds Controlled 113 to 213 lb LEXONE DFlAcre Carpetweed Jimsonweed Pigweeds Common Purslane Velvetleaf Wild Mustard Cheeseweed Larnbsquarters Ito 1113lb LEXONE DF/Acre Cortifnon Ragweed _ Pennsylvania Smartweed . Yellow FoxtaIl For best results, treat when weeds are small, I to 2" tall or across, and actively growing. Weeds Suppressed 1 to 11l3lb LEXONE DFIAcre BroadcaStSp';;:raa:yy (jx(:-;;1111PoFia5':;:::..L::--1 Apply LEXONE DF at 1/3 to 113 lb per acre as a single applica­ tion. For split applications, apply 1/3 to 112 lbs per acre per treatment, allowing 14 days between treatments. INTERVALS SHORTER TIlAN 14 DAYS MAY RESULT IN SIGNIFICANT CROP lNJURY AND ARE TIIE RESPONSIBILITY OF TIlE l§l;ffi. Do not exceed 2 broadcast treatments per crop season. Use the lower use rate on soils of 112 to 2% organic matter and the higher rate on soils with more than 2% organic matter. Do . not apply witilln 7 days of harvest. Do not use with surfactant. Do not rank mix. Do not apply within 24 hours of other chemi­ ca! treatments. Directed Spray Apply LEXONE DF at 213 to 1 1/3 Ibs per acre as a single or split application. allowing 14 days between treattnents for split applications. INTERVALS SHORTER TBAN 14 DAYS MAY RESULT IN SIGNIfICANT CROP INJURY AND ARE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF'I1l:E USER DO NOT EXCEED 1 1/3 LBS. PER ACRE PER CROP SEASON. Avoid spray contact with tomato foliage. Use this method of treatment in fields with severe weed pressure and in fields with bard to control weeds. Do not apply within 7 days of harvest. Use the lower rate on soils with I12 to 2% organic matter and the higher mte on soils with more than 2% organic matter. Do not use with surfactant. Crop Rotation Soybeans, potatoes, alfalfa, asparagus, tomatoes, corn, barley, These weeds must be treated before they are more than I" tall in wheat, forage grasses, and sainfoin may be planted in treated order to suppress their growth. areas 4 months after application of LEXONE OF. Peas and lentils may be planted in treated areas 8 months after application Barnyardgrass Hairy Nightshade .. - of LEXONE OF. Do not apply LEXONE Df.to. rotational Apply LEXONE DF at the recommended mtes per acre-in 20 to crop dnring the same year. Do not plant any crop not listed above 50 gallons of water. Use a properly calibrated, fixed-boom within 18 months after use of LEXONE DF, i rover crops sprayer to assure uniform coverage. Spray booms must be shut planted to prevent soil erosion or Fi< oi building PrfPOses. off while starting, turning, slowing, orstopping as crop injury Such crops may be planted at :ny' tilne af1Fr,a.!illication of' may result. Continuous agitation is-required to keep-the material LEXONE DF, but do not gaze at hNe/;t them for feed or food. HOW TO USE in suspension. Stand reduction of these cover crops m'ay occur in soThe areas. c. II. .. " .. c .... I. H- • • s.. .... " © 1997 E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company, DuPont Agricultural Products, Wilmington, Dela..,.",'l!lj!98 Page 1 of2 ..... ••• • • • " '.-

v " c IMPORTANT N<JTES o ON~-APPLlCATmN: IMPORTANT ; TIMING: BEFORE USING "LEXONE" DF, READ AND FOLLOW -===- -- ----~ -- --ALL-APPLICABLE DIRECTIONS, RESTRICTIONS AND Significant crop injury-mayrt:>wfif;- I)Application of LEX ODE DF is made to direcfsee<Ied- . tomatoes earlier than the 5 to 6 'true leaf stage of growth, or 2)Application of LEX ONE DF is made to transplant tomatoes prior to their recovery from transplant shock, and prior to the evidence of new growth, or 3)Application of LEX ONE DF is made before at least 3 successive days of sunny weather., APPLICATION OF LEX ONE DF TO TOMATOES EARLIER THAN THE ABOVE-MENTIONED GROWTH STAGE OR INTERVALS MAy REStJLTIN SIGNmCANT CROP INJURY AND ARE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE USER. ADDITIONAL NOTES: Do not treat plants lacking in vigor due to previous presticide injury, insect damage; disease, high alkalinitY: drOllgh stress, or other causes. Do not use hot caps on tomatoes within 7 days before, or any time afier, application oflEXONEDF. Crop injury or delayed maturity may result frOm adverse growing con_­ ditions prior to or immediately after treatment. Do not use in !;Cern County, California - unless directed otherWise by supple­ mental labeling. Do not use more than I 113 lbs of LEXONE DF .per acre per crop seasolL Do not apply to soils containing less than 112% organic matter. Do not use on soils having a cal- - careous surface area or a pH of 7.5 or higher, as crop injury may result. PRECAUTIONS ON THE EPA-REGISTERED LABEL. This bulletin contains new or supplemental instructions for use of this product which do not appear on the EPA-registered package label. Follow the instructions carefully. This labeling must be in the possession of the user at the time of pesticide application. 041195 (Replaces H-62801). . --------,------_.----- ---~- © 1997 E.I. du Pont de Nemonrs and Company, DuPont Agricultural Products, Wilmington, Delaware 19898 u