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TOUCHDOWN CT HERBICIDE
- EPA Reg No: 100-1212
- Registrant: SYNGENTA CROP PROTECTION, LLC
- Signal word: Caution
- Active ingredients: Glyphosate, potassium salt (36.5%)
- Label accepted: 2011-03-15
- Source PDF: https://www3.epa.gov/pesticides/chem_search/ppls/000100-01212-20110315.pdf
( UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Washington, D.C. 20460 MAR 1 5 2011 Pat Dinnen Syngenta Crop Protection, LLC P.O. Box 18300 Greensboro, NC 27419-8300 OFFICE OF CHEMICAL SAFETY AND POLLUTION PREVENTION Subject: Notification per PR Notice 98-10 (remove expired patent number) Applications Dated March 3, 2011 Dear Ms. Dinnen: The Agency is in receipt of your Application for Pesticide Notification under Pesticide Registration Notice (PRN) 98-10 for the products listed below. The Registration Division (RD) has conducted a review of this request for its applicability under PRN 98-10 and finds that the action requested falls within the scope of PRN 98- 10. The labels submitted with the applications have been date-stamped "Notification" and will be placed in our records. EPA Reg. Number 100-1121 100-1157 100-1169 100-1182 1100-1212 100-1293 100-1355 Product Name Touchdown Pro Herbicide Touchdown CF Herbicide Touchdown Total Touchdown HiTech Herbicide Touchdown CT Herbicide Traxion GT Departure Herbicide If you have any questions regarding this letter, please contact Mindy Ondish at (703) 605-0723 or at ondish.mindy@epa.gov. Sincerely,
Kable Bo Davis
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Herbicide Branch
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100-1212 Mr. Kable Davis
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5. Name and Address of Applicant (/nclude ZIP Code) 6. Expedited Review. In accordance with FIFRA Section 3(c)(3) (b)(i),
Syngenta Crop Protection, LLC my product is similar or identical in composition and labeling to:
P. O. Box 18300
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Explanation: Use additional page(s) if necessary. (For Section I and Section 11.).
This notification is consistent with the provisions of PR Notice 98-10 and EPA regulations at 40 CFR 152.46, and no other changes
have been made to the labeling or the confidential statement of formula of this product. I understand that it is a violation of 18 U.S.C.
Sec. 1001 to willfully make any false statement to EPA. I further understand that if this notification is not consistent with the terms of
PR Notice 98-10 and 40 CFR 152.46, this product may be in violation of FIFRA and I may be subject to enforcement action and
penalties under sections 12 and 14 of FIFRA.
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Attention: Mr. James A. Tompkins, PM 25
SUBJECT: TOUCHDOWN® CT HERBICIDE
EPA REG. NO. 100-1212
Syngenta Crop Prote( .., Inc.
P.O. Box 18300
Greensboro, NC 27419-8300
www.syngenta.com
SUBMISSION OF FINAL PRINTED LABELING
In accordance with the above subject letter, Syngenta Crop Protection, Inc. is submitting one copy of final
printed labeling for Touchdown CT Herbicide that reflects the labeling accepted in the EPA letter dated
August 27,2009.
Also enclosed is EPA Form 8570-1 indicating submission of final printed labeling. If you have any
questions, please contact me at 336-632-2494. Thank you.
Sincerely,
Pat Dinnen
Staff Label Group Leader
Syngenta Regulatory Affairs
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Nonselective Foliar Systemic Herbicide for Weed Control
Active Ingredient:
*Glyphosate, N-(phosphonomethyl) glycine ............................................. 36.5%
Other Ingredients: 63.5%
Total: 100.0%
*Contains 4.17 pounds of glyphosate acid in each gallon, in the potassium salt form.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
CAUTION
See additional precautionary statements and directions for use inside booklet.
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If in eyes • Hold eye open and rinse slowly and gently with water for 15-20
minutes.
• Remove contact lenses, if present, after the first 5 minutes, then
continue rinsing eye.
• Call a poison control center or doctor for treatment advice.
If inhaled • Move person to fresh air.
• If person is not breathing, call 911 or an ambulance, then give
artificial respiration, preferably mouth-to-mouth if possible.
• Call a poison control center or doctor for further treatment advice.
If on skin or • Take off contaminate clothing.
clothing • Rinse skin immediately with plenty of water for 15-20 minutes.
• Call a poison control center or doctor for treatment advice.
If swallowed • Call a poison control center or doctor immediately for treatment
advice.
• Have person sip a glass of water if able to swallow.
• Do not induce vomiting unless told to do so by a poison control
center or doctor.
• Do not give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
Have the product container or label with you when calling a poison control center or
doctor, or going for treatment.
HOT LINE NUMBER
For 24 Hour Medical Emergency Assistance (Human or Animal)
Or Chemical Emergency Assistance (Spill, Leak, Fire or Accident),
Call
1-800-888-8372
PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS
Hazards to Humans and Domestic Animals
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Some of the materials that are chemical-resistant to this product are listed below. If you
want more options, follow the instructions for Category A on an EPA Chemical
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Applicators and other handlers must wear:
• Long sleeved shirt and long pants
• Chemical-resistant gloves made of any waterproof material such as polyethylene
or polyvinyl chloride
• Socks and shoes
Follow manufacturer's instructions for cleaning/maintaining PPE. If no such instructions
for washables exist, use detergent and hot water. Keep and wash PPE separately from
other laundry.
When handlers use closed systems, enclosed cabs, or aircraft in a manner that meets
the requirements listed in the Worker Protection Standard (WPS) for agricultural
pesticides [40 CFR 170.240(d) (4-6)], the handler PPE requirements may be reduced or
modified as specified in the WPS.
User Safety Recommendations
Users should:
• Wash hands before eating, drinking, chewing gum, using tobacco, or using the
toilet.
• Remove clothing immediately if pesticide gets inside. Then wash thoroughly and
put on clean clothing.
• Remove PPE immediately after handling this product. Wash the outside of gloves
before removing. As soon as possible, wash thoroughly and change into clean
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Environmental Hazards
Do not apply directly to water or to areas where surface water is present or to inte,1idal r: (,
areas below the mean high water mark. Do not contaminate water when cle:&fling
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(except stainless steel), aluminum, galvanized steel containers or SP(~};~[(tanks.':( ~rhis
product or spray solutions of this product will react with these containers and tanks and
produce hydrogen gas which may form a highly combustible mixture. This gas mixture
could flash or explode, causing serious personal injury, if ignited by spark, open n~.r11~,
lighted cigarette, welder torch, or other ignition source. l
Spray solutions of this product should be mixed, stored and applied using only stainless
steel, fiberglass, plastic, or plastic-lined steel containers.
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CONDITIONS OF SALE AND LIMITATION OF WARRANTY AND LIABILITY
NOTICE: Read the entire Directions for Use and Conditions of Sale and Limitation of
Warranty and Liability before buying or using this product. If the terms are not
acceptable, return the product at once, unopened, and the purchase price will be
refunded.
The Directions for Use of this product should be followed carefully. It is impossible to
eliminate all risks inherently associated with the use of this product. Crop injury,
ineffectiveness or other unintended consequences may result because of such factors
as manner of use or application, weather or crop conditions, presence of other materials
or other influencing factors in the use of the product, which are beyond the control of
Syngenta Crop Protection, LLC or Seller. All such risks shall be assumed by Buyer and
User, and Buyer and User agree to hold Syngenta and Seller harmless for any claims
relating to such factors.
Syngenta warrants that this product conforms to the chemical description on the label
and is reasonably fit for the purposes stated in the Directions for Use, subject to the
inherent risks referred to above, when used in accordance with directions under normal
use conditions. This warranty does not extend to the use of this product contrary to
label instructions, or under abnormal conditions or under conditions not reasonably
foreseeable to or beyond the control of Seller or Syngenta, and Buyer and User assume
the risk of any such use. SYNGENTA MAKES NO WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE NOR ANY
OTHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY EXCEPT AS STATED ABOVE.
In no event shall Syngenta or Seller be liable for any incidental, consequential or special
damages resulting from the use or handling of this product. THE EXCLUSIVE
REMEDY OF THE USER OR BUYER, AND THE EXCLUSIVE LIABILITY OF
SYNGENTA AND SELLER FOR ANY AND ALL CLAIMS, LOSSES, INJURIES OR
DAMAGES (INCLUDING CLAIMS BASED ON BREACH OF WARRANTY,
CONTRACT, NEGLIGENCE, TORT, STRICT LIABILITY OR OTHERWISE)
RESULTING FROM THE USE OR HANDLING OF THIS PRODUCT, SHALL BE THE
RETURN OF THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT OR, AT THE ELECTION
OF SYNGENTA OR SELLER, THE REPLACEMENT OF THE PRODUCT.
Syngenta and Seller offer this product, and Buyer and User accept it, subject to the
foregoing Conditions of Sale and Limitation of Warranty and Liability, which may not be
modified except by written agreement signed by a duly authorized representative of
Syngenta.
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DIRECTIONS FOR USE
It is a violation of Federal law to use this product in a manner 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 application.
For any requirements specific to your State or Tribe, consult the agency responsible for
pesticide regulation.
AGRICULTURAL USE REQUIREMENTS
Use this product only in accordance with its labeling and with the Worker Protection
Standard, 40 CFR part 170. This Standard contains requirements for the protection of
agricultural workers on farms, forests, nurseries, and greenhouses, and handlers of
agricultural pesticides. It contains requirements for training, decontamination,
notification, and emergency assistance. It also contains specific instructions and
exceptions pertaining to the statements on this label about personal protective
equipment (PPE) and restricted-entry interval. The requirements in this box only
apply to uses of this product that are covered by the Worker Protection Standard.
Do not enter or allow worker entry into treated areas during the restricted-entry
interval (REI) of 12 hours.
PPE required for early entry to treated areas that is permitted under the Worker
Protection Standard and that involves contact with anything that has been treated,
such as plants, soil, or water, is:
• Coveralls
• Chemical-resistant gloves Category A, such as butyl rubber, or natural rubber,
or neoprene rubber
• Shoes plus socks
NON-AGRICULTURAL USE REQUIREMENTS
The requirements in this box apply to uses of this product that are NOT within the
scope of the Worker Protection Standard for agricultural pesticides (40 CFR Part 170).
The WPS applies when this product is used to produce agricultural plants on farms,
forests, nurseries, or greenhouses.
Keep lJeople and pets off treated areas until spray solution has dried.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
Touchdown CT is a nonselective foliar systemic herbicide for control of a broad
spectrum of emerged annual and perennial grass and broad leaf weeds and unwanted
woody brush and trees.
Touchdown CT is formulated as a liquid concentrate that contains 4.17 Ibs. acid
equivalent per gallon, in the potassium salt form.
For use in: Colorado, Idaho, Kansas, Minnesota* Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New
Mexico*, North Dakota, Oklahoma*, Oregon, South Dakota, Texas*, Utah, Washington
and Wyoming.
*County Restrictions - This product is authorized for use in specified counties in the
following states: Kansas, Minnesota, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas.
Minnesota: Becker, Clay, Douglas, Kittson, Lake of the Woods, Mahnomen, Marshall,
Norman, Otter Tail, Pennington, Polk, Red Lake, Roseau, Wilkin
New Mexico: Colfax, Rio Arriba, San Juan, Taos, Union
Oklahoma: Alfalfa, Beaver, Blaine, Canadian, Cimarron, Custer, Dewey, Ellis, Garfield,
Grant, Harper, Kay, Kingfisher, Logan, Major, Noble, Pawnee, Payne, Roger Mills,
Texas, Woods, Woodward
Texas: Dallam, Hansford, Hartley, Hemphill, Hutchinson, Lipscomb, Moore, Ochiltree,
Roberts, Sherman
Touchdown CT is a nonselective foliar systemic herbicide used to control a broad
spectrum of emerged grass and broadleaf weeds, both annual and perennial.
Touchdown CT may be used in the following agricultural and nonagricultural areas:
AGRICULTURAL USE SITES AND CROPS
• Alfalfa, Clover, and Other Legumes
• Berries, Fruits, Nuts, and Vines
• Canola
• ConserVation Compliance/Conservation Reserve Program (CRP)
• Corn
• Cotton
• Fallowland and Postharvest
• Grasses and Grass Seed Production
• Herbs
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• Pastures
• Small Grains
• Sorghum
• Soybeans
• Sunflower
• Vegetables
NONAGRICUl rURAL USE AREAS
• Airports
• Apartment Complexes
• Christmas Tree Farms
• Chemical Mowing
• Farmsteads
• Fencerows
• Forests
• Golf Courses
• Habitat Restoration and Management Areas
• Highways
• Industrial Sites
• Lumber Yards
• Manufacturing Sites
• Natural Areas
• Office Complexes
• Ornamental Nurseries
• Parks
• Parking Areas
• Petroleum Tank Farms and Pumping Installations
• Pipeline, Power, Telephone and Utility Rights-of-Way
• Railroads
• Recreational Areas
• Residential Areas
• Roadsides
• School Grounds
• Storage Areas
• Utility Substations
• Warehouse Areas
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USE PRECAUTIONS AND RESTRICTIONS
• Do not apply this product through any type of irrigation system.
• Do not apply this product by direct application (ground or air) to any body of water.
• DO NOT spray if conditions of thermal inversion exist, or if wind direction and speed
may cause spray to drift onto adjacent nontarget areas. Drift minimization is the
responsibility. of the applicator. Consult with local and state agricultural authorities
for information regarding avoiding or minimizing spray drift.
• The MAXIMUM USE RATES indicated for Touchdown CT have been determined
based upon the concentration of glyphosate acid (expressed as acid equivalents)
contained in this product. The actual maximum application rates stated apply to the
total amount of glyphosate acid equivalents applied to a given site in any year either
from the application of this product alone or in combination with other glyphosate
containing products, applied either as mixtures with other products or separately.
Application rates must be calculated to ensure that the use of this and other
glyphosate-containing products do not exceed the maximum use rate as specified
below unless otherwise specified in the specific use directions.
• In agricultural use sites and crop areas, do not exceed a total of 5.8 qt Touchdown
CTtA, equivalent to 6 Ib glyphosate acid equivalents per acre per year.
• In nonagricultural use areas, do not exceed a total of 7.6 qt Touchdown CTtA,
equivalent to 8 Ib glyphosate acid equivalents per acre per year.
• Do not exceed 0.7 qtlA by air unless otherwise specified on this label.
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• For broadcast postemergence treatments, do not harvest or feed treated vegetation
for 8 weeks following application, unless otherwise specified.
• Do not allow the herbicide solution to mist, drip, drift, or splash onto desirable
vegetation since minute quantities of this product can cause severe damage or
destruction to the crop, plants, or other areas on which treatment was not intended.
When spraying, avoid combinations of pressure and nozzle type that will result in
splatter or fine particles (mist) which are likely to drift. Avoid applying at excessive
speed or pressure.
• Touchdown CT requires actively growing green plant tissue to function. Application
to drought-stressed weeds or weeds with little green foliage (Le. mowed, cut, or
hailed on weeds), weeds covered with dust, or weeds damaged by insects or
diseases may result in reduced weed control.
• Touchdown CT does not provide soil residual control of weeds. Weeds emerging
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after application will require retreatment.
• Heavy rainfall or irrigation shortly after application may require retreatment.
• Tillage or mowing within 3 days following application may reduce weed control.
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• Touchdown CT is not volatile and cannot move as a vapor after application onto
nontarget vegetation.
• It is recommended that the spray system be thoroughly cleaned with water and a
commercial tank cleaner after each use.
• Spray solutions of Touchdown CT should be mixed, stored, and applied using only
plastic, plastic-lined steel, stainless steel, or fiberglass containers. Concentrate
should not be stored in galvanized steel, carbon steel, aluminum, or unlined steel
containers.
• There are no rotational crop restrictions following application of this product.
• Severe damage or destruction may be caused by contact of Touchdown CT with any
vegetation (including leaves, green stems, exposed non-woody roots, or fruit) of
crops, trees, and other desirable plants of which treatment is not intended.
GL YPHOSATE-RESIST ANT WEED MANAGEMENT
Some naturally occurring weed biotypes resistant to glyphosate may exist through
normal genetic variability in any weed population. The repeated use of herbicides with
the same mode of action is known to lead under certain conditions to a selection of
resistant weeds. Certain agronomic practices reduce the likelihood that resistant weed
populations will develop and integrated strategies are known to manage such problem
weeds.
Glyphosate is the active ingredient in the herbicide Touchdown CT. The primary mode
of action of glyphosate involves inactivation of the target enzyme 5-
enolpyruvylshikimate-3-phosphate synthase (EPSPS). This enzyme is involved in the
synthesis of several essential amino acids that are the building blocks for proteins
needed for plant growth and development. In susceptible weeds, glyphosate binds
tightly to EPSPS rendering the enzyme inactive. With the inactivation of EPSPS, the
plant is unable to produce certain essential amino acids resulting in plant death. Initial
studies on the mechanistic basis of resistance to glyphosate in various weed species
have to date revealed EPSPS target site resistance and involvement of differences in
translocation as important. Other mechanisms by which plants can become resistant to
herbicides include differences in uptake, metabolism and sequestration. Within the
USA specific biotypes of a number of species, including, horseweed/marestail (Conyza
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canadensis), hairy fleabane (Conyza bonariensis) , rigid ryegrass, (Lolium rigidum),
Palmer amaranth (Amaranthus palmen), common waterhemp (Amaranthus rudis),
common ragweed (Ambrosia artemisiifolia) , giant ragweed (Ambrosia trifida) and
johnsongrass (Sorghum halepense) , have become resistant to glyphosate. The first
incident reported to the Herbicide Resistance Action Committee (HRAC) of glyphosate
resistance was in 1998 on rigid ryegrass.
Following is a list of Best Weed Management practices to be considered in glyphosate
based programs.
Diversify glyphosate-dependent weed control programs with alternative herbicides or
cultural practices.
• Use full label rates of glyphosate and tank mix partners. Minimize weed escapes.
• Monitor treated weed populations for any loss of field efficacy.
• Contact your local extension specialist, certified crop advisor, and/or manufacturer
for herbicide resistance management and/or integrated weed management
recommendations for specific crops and resistant weed biotypes.
Since the occurrence of resistant weeds is difficult to detect prior to use, Syngenta Crop
Protection accepts no liability for any losses that may result from the failure of
Touchdown CT to control resistant weeds.
APPLICATION AND MIXING DIRECTIONS - AGRICULTURAL USE SITES AND
CROPS
TIMING
Touchdown CT should be applied to actively growing emerged weeds. Annual weeds of
6 inches or less in height are typically the easiest to control. Generally, more effective
control of perennial weeds is achieved at the flowering or seed head stage. Refer to the
WEEDS CONTROLLED sections for specific application timing.
When annual weeds have been mowed or grazed, wait for 3 to 4 inches of new growth
to appear prior to application. When perennial weeds have been mowed or grazed,
allow new growth to reach recommended stage prior to application.
Visible effects on annual weeds occur within 2 to 4 days after application; effects on
perennial weeds may take 7 days or longer. Extremely cool or cloudy weather following
treatment may slow activity.
RATES
Follow specified rates for Touchdown CT listed in the WEEDS CONTROLLED,
WOODY BRUSH AND TREES CONTROLLED sections. Use the higher label rates
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when weed vegetation is dense.
SPRAY ADDITIVES
Ammonium Sulfate (AMS) - Control of annual and perennial weeds with Touchdown
CT may be improved by adding dry ammonium sulfate at 1-2% by weight or 8.5-17
Ib/100 gal of water. In the High Plains where water sources contain Ca, Mg, Mn levels
exceeding 150 ppm, use a minimum of 8.5 Ib AMS per 100 gallons of spray mixture.
Liquid formulations of AMS may be used at an equivalent rate. Do not reduce use rates
of Touchdown CT when using ammonium sulfate.
Drift Control Agents - Drift control agents may be used with Touchdown CT.
When an adjuvant is to be used with this product, the use of an adjuvant that meets the
requirements of the Chemical Producers and Distributors Association (CDPA) adjuvant
certification program is recommended.
TANK MIXES WITH RESIDUAL HERBICIDES
Refer to crop sections for recommended tank mixes. Tank mixes of Touchdown CT
with other pesticides, fertilizers, or any other additives except as specified on this label
or other approved Syngenta supplemental labeling may result in tank mix incompatibility
or unsatisfactory performance. It is recommended that the compatibility of any tank mix
combination be tested on a small scale such as a jar test before actual tank mixing.
Always refer to labels of other pesticide products for mixing directions and precautions
which may differ from those outlined here. Use in accordance with the most restrictive
of label limitations and precautions. No label dosage rates should be exceeded. This
product cannot be mixed with any product containing a label prohibition against such
mixing.
Tank Mixing Recommendations:
1. Fill spray tank % full with clean water.
2. Begin tank agitation and continue throughout mixing and spraying.
3. Add AMS (if used).
4. Add dry formulations (WP, DF, etc.) to tank.
5. Add liquid formulations (SC, EC, L, etc.) to tank.
6. Add Touchdown CT.
7. Add nonionic surfactant/wetting agent (if used).
8. Fill remainder of spray tank.
APPLICATION EQUIPMENT AND TECHNIQUES
• Avoid drift. Applications should not be made in low level inversion conditions, when
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winds are gusty or under any other conditions which favor drift. Inversions are
characterized by stable air and increasing temperatures with height above the
ground. The applicator may detect the presence of an inversion by producing
smoke and observing a smoke layer. Drift may cause damage to any vegetation
contacted to which treatment is not intended.
• Drift control additives may be used with Touchdown CT. Compatibility with drift
control additives may vary. It is recommended that the combination be tested on a
small scale such as a jar test. Read and follow the manufacturer's directions for use.
A reduction in weed control may occur when drift control agents are used.
• All equipment must be properly maintained and washed to remove product residues
after use.
Broadcast Applications
Ground - Applications should be made in 3 to 40 gallons of water per acre.
When foliage is dense, spray volume should be increased to ensure coverage of the
target weeds. Flat-fan nozzles will result in the most effective application of Touchdown
CT. Spray boom and nozzle heights must be adjusted to provide coverage of target
weed. Flood nozzles may result in reduced weed control due to inadequate coverage.
Do not make direct applications to any body of water.
Air - Applications should be made in 3 to 15 gallons of water per acre.
Spray should be released at the lowest height consistent with effective weed control and
flight safety. Applications more than 10 feet above the canopy should be avoided.
Use the largest droplet size consistent with good weed control. Formation of very small
droplets may be minimized by appropriate nozzle selection, by orienting nozzles away
from the air stream as much as possible, and by avoiding inappropriate spray boom
pressure. Solid-stream or low-shear nozzles may be utilized to reduce small droplet
formation. These nozzles direct the fluid parallel to the existing airflow to reduce shear
effects. Other techniques may include reducing the fan angle of flat-fan nozzles if used,
or reducing the deflector plate angle if deflector type nozzles are used. Ensure the
spray is released at an appropriate distance below the airfoil.
For best results, each specific aerial application vehicle used should be quantifiably
pattern tested for aerial application of Touchdown CT herbicide initially and every year
thereafter. To minimize drift, it is suggested aerial application equipment produce the
following minimum spray deposition characteristics:
Volume Median Diameter (VMD) > 400 microns
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Volume Diameter (VD) {0.9} > 200 microns
Prolonged exposure of Touchdown CT to uncoated steel surfaces may result in
corrosion and possible failure of the part. The maintenance of an organic coating
(paint) which meets aerospace specification MIL-C-38413 may prevent corrosion. To
prevent corrosion of exposed parts, thoroughly wash aircraft after each day of spraying
to remove residues of Touchdown CT accumulated during spraying or from spills.
Landing gear are most susceptible.
Do not make direct applications to any body of water.
Shielded/Hooded Application
Use shielded/hooded sprayers to control weeds between rows while protecting the crop
from the herbicide. Keep shields/hoods as close to the ground as possible and avoid
ground speed in excess of 5 mph. Use appropriate nozzles, spacing, and pressure to
achieve coverage without allowing spray to touch or drift onto the crop. Maintain
equipment in good operating condition to prevent leakage or dripping onto the crop.
Refer to state extension service recommendations and equipment manufacturers'
guidelines for more information on proper operation ofshielded/hooded sprayers.
Spot Treatments
For annual weeds less than 6 inches, use a 0.4 to 0.75% vlv solution. For annual
weeds over 6 inches, use a 0.75 to 1.5% v/v solution. Use a 1 to 2% vlv solution for
most perennials (see Table 3 for specific rates and timing). When using motorized spot
spray equipment (rider bar), use a 3% v/v solution. See Spot Spray Dilution Table
below for rates of Touchdown CT/volume of finished spray solution. Spray the solution
on actively growing weeds until uniformly wet but not to the point of runoff. Retreat 14-
21 days later if regrowth occurs.
Touchdown CT Herbicide Spot Spray Dilution Table
To Make This Volume
Solution 100 gallons
Strength 1 gallon 10 gallons 25 gallons
0.4% 0.5 fl oz 5 fl oz 12 fI oz 3 pt
0.7% 0.9 fl oz 9 fl oz 1.4 pt 5.6 pt
0.9% 1.2 fl oz 12 fl oz 1.9 pt 3.8 qt
1.1% 1.4 fI oz 14 fI oz 2.2 pt 4.4 qt
1.5% 1.9 fl oz 1.2 pt. 3 pt 1.5 gal
2.2% 2.8 fI oz 1.8 pt. 4.4 pt 2.2 gal
5.0% 6.4 fl oz 4.0 pt 10.0 pt 5.0 gal
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WIPER APPLICATION
Touchdown CT may be applied using a wiper or "wick" applicator (e.g. rope, sponge, or
porous plastic applicators) for selective control or suppression of annual and perennial
weeds which become taller than the crop or desirable vegetation. Mix 3 qt of
Touchdown CT in 2 gallons of water unless directed otherwise in this label (See Use
Precautions for Berries, Fruits, Nuts, and Vines). Precautions should be taken to
avoid contact with crops or desirable vegetation. Equipment should be operated at
speeds of 5 mph or less. Use slower speeds where weeds are dense. For improved
control, make two applications in opposite directions.
Injection Systems
Touchdown CT may be used in aerial or ground injection spray systems. It may be
used as a liquid concentrate or diluted prior to injecting into the spray stream. Do not
mix Touchdown CT with the undiluted concentrate of other products when using
injection systems unless specifically recommended.
CDA Equipment
For control of annual weeds with hand-held equipment, apply a 20% solution of
Touchdown CT at a flow rate of 2 fluid ounces per minute and a walking speed of 1.5
mph (1 quart per acre). For perennial weeds, use a 20 to 30% solution of Touchdown
CT at a flow rate of 2 ounces per minute and a walking speed of 0.75 mph (2 to 3 quarts
per acre). For vehicle-mounted equipment, apply in 3 to 15 gallons of water per acre.
Refer to the WEEDS CONTROllED, WOODY BRUSH AND TREES CONTROllED
sections for application rates and timing.
Precautions should be taken to avoid contact with crops or desirable vegetation.
CROP USE DIRECTIONS - AGRICULTURAL USE SITES AND CROPS
This section is organized alphabetically by crop categories. There may be several
crops listed in a crop category.
ALFALFA, CLOVER, AND OTHER lEGUMES
Touchdown CT may be used on the legume crops listed below:
Alfalfa
Clover
Kudzu
Lespedeza
Lupine
Sainfoin
Trefoil
Velvetbean
Vetch
Method of Application: Before, during, or after planting but before crop emergence;
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renovation; spot spray; wiper/wick; preharvest; and postharvest.
PreplantlPreemergence, Dormant, or Renovation
Deep tillage following treatment of weeds with Touchdown CT or a sequential
application of Touchdown CT may be required to control well-established perennials.
Preharvest
Use this treatment to eliminate or destroy declining crop stands. In alfalfa, up to 48 fI oz
per acre of Touchdown CT may be applied as a broadcast spray with ground or aerial
equipment at least 36 hours before harvest. For other legumes listed, apply up to 34 fI
oz per acre at least three days before harvest. Applications may be made any time of
the year when the crop is in the bud to flower stage of growth. Deep tillage following
preharvest treatment or a postharvest application of Touchdown CT may be required to
provide control of well established perennials.
Follow directions listed in the APPLICATION DIRECTIONS, SPRAY ADDITIVES, and
APPLICATION EQUIPMENT AND TECHNIQUES sections. Refer to the WEEDS
CONTROLLED section for rates and timing.
Use Precautions and Restrictions for Alfalfa, Clover, and Other Legumes
• Spot and wiper/wick application must be made at least 14 days before grazing or
harvest of forage and hay.
• Preharvest and renovation applications can be made with no more than 1.5 ptlA at
least 36 hours before grazing or harvest of forage or hay.
• Do not apply a preharvest treatment on alfalfa grown for seed as a reduction in
germination or vigor may occur.
Tank Mixtures for PreplantlPreemergence, Dormant, or Renovation Use for
Alfalfa, Clover, and Other Legumes
Touchdown CT can be tank mixed with the following herbicides for control or
suppression of annual and perennial weeds provided that the tank mix product label
allows use of the product. Refer to the WEEDS CONTROLLED section for application
rates and timing. Apply Touchdown CT at 0.7 to 5.8 ptlA in these tank mixes for control
or suppression of annual and perennial weeds. For control or suppression of dense
populations of weeds greater than 12 inches in height or weeds under stress, consider
use rates at the higher end of the rate range.
Buctril®
Dual Magnum
Eptam®
Karmex®
Kerb®
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Sencor®
Prowl®
Pursuit®
Trifluralin
Velpar®
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Refer to individual product labels for precautionary statements, restrictions, rates,
approved uses, and a list of weeds controlled.
BERRIES, FRUITS, NUTS, AND VINES
Touchdown CT may be used on both bearing and nonbearing crops listed below.
Almond
Apple
Apricot
Atemoya
Avocado
Banana
Barbados cherry (Acerola)
Beechnut
Blackberry
Blueberry
Boysenberry
Breadfruit
Brazil nut
Butternut
Calamondin
Canistel
Carambola
Cashew
Cherimoya
Cherry (sweet, sour, tart)
Chestnut
Chinquapin
Chironja
Citron (postdirected only)
Citrus hybrids
Cocoa bean
Coconut
Coffee
Crabapple
Cranberry
Currant
Date
Lemon
Lime
Loganberry
Longan
Loquat
Lychee
Macadamia
Mandarin
Mango
Mangosteen
Marmaladebox (genip)
Mayhaw
Nectarine
Olallieberry
Olive (postdirected only)
Orange (all)
Oriental pear
Papaya
Passion fruit
Peach
Pear
Pecan
Persimmon
Pineapple
Pistachio
Plantain
Plum
Plumcot
Pomegranate
Prune (all)
Pummelo
Quince
Dewberry
Durian
Elderberry
Fig
Filbert (Hazelnut)
Gooseberry
Grapefruit
Grapes (all)
Guava
Hickory nut
Huckleberry
Jaboticaba
Jackfruit
Kiwi fruit
Kumquat
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Rambutan
Raspberry (black, red)
Sapodilla
Sapote (black, mamey, white)
Satsuma mandarin
Soursop
Sugar apple
Tamarind
Tangelo
Tangerine
Tangor
Tea
Walnut (black, English)
Youngberry
Method of Application: Preplant; preemergence; directed spray (except cranberry);
middles (between rows of trees); strips (in rows of trees); perennial grass suppression
(chemical mowing); post harvest (cranberry); and wiper/wick applicator equipment.
Use Directions
Applications may be made with boom equipment; shielded sprayers; COA; hand-held
and high-volume wands; lances; orchard guns; or wiper/wick application equipment,
except as directed in the USE PRECAUTIONS FOR BERRIES, FRUITS, NUTS, AND
VINES section. Follow directions listed in the APPLICATION DIRECTIONS, SPRAY
ADDITIVES, and APPLICATION EQUIPMENT AND TECHNIQUES sections of this
label. Refer to the WEEDS CONTROLLED, WOODY BRUSH AND TREES
CONTROLLED section for application rates and timing.
Multiple applications may be necessary to control certain perennial weeds. For residual
weed control, tank mix Touchdown CT with residual herbicides as prescribed in the
TANK MIXTURES FOR BERRIES, FRUITS, NUTS, AND VINES section, or make
multiple applications.
Use Precautions and Restrictions for Berries, Fruits, Nuts, and Vines
• Do not allow the spray, spray drift, or mist to contact foliage, fruit, shoots, branches,
canes, suckers, open wounds, or green parts of crops. Contact with any crop part
other than mature brown woody bark can result in severe crop injury.
• Avoid contact with stumps as injury to adjacent trees may occur from root grafting.
• For APRICOTS, NECTARINES, PEACHES, PLUMS, and PRUNES grown in
Colorado, Idaho, Kansas, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Texas, Utah, and
Washington, any application equipment listed for these crops may be used.
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• For APRICOTS, NECTARINES, PEACHES, PLUMS, and PRUNES grown in all
other states not previously listed, use only wiper/wick application equipment.
• For all other crops in this section, allow a minimum of 3 days between application
and transplanting.
• For BLACKBERRY, BLUEBERRY, BOYSENBERRY, CRANBERRY, CURRANT,
DEWBERRY, ELDERBERRY, GOOSEBERRY, HUCKLEBERRY, LOGANBERRY,
OLALLIEBERRY, RASPBERRY, AND YOUNGBERRY, mix 3 qt of Touchdown CT
in 4 gallons of water for wiper/wick applications.
• Allow at least 17 days from the last application to harvest of STONE FRUIT or
OLIVES. For olive groves, apply only as a directed spray.
• Allow at least 3 days from last application to harvest of NUTS.·
• Allow at least 30 days from last application to harvest of CRANBERRIES.
• Allow at least 1 day from the last application to harvest of BANANA, CITRUS,
GUAVA, PAPAYA, PLANTAIN, or POME FRUIT (except MAYHAW).
• Allow at least 14 days from last application to harvest of ACEROLA, ATEMOYA,
AVOCADO, BREADFRUIT, CANISTEL, CARAMBOLA, CHERIMOYA, COCOA
BEANS, COCONUTS, DATES, FIGS, GENIP, GRAPES, JABOTICABA,
JACKFRUIT, LONGAN, LYCHEE, MANGO, MAYHAW, PASSION FRUIT,
PERSIMMON, POMEGRANATE, SAPODILLA, SAPOTE, SMALL BERRIES,
SOURSOP, SUGAR APPLE, TAMARIND, and TEA.
Post-Harvest Cranberry
Application of Touchdown CT may be made following harvest of cranberries to control
troublesome annual and perennial weeds. Do not apply directly to cranberry vines.
Vines that are sprayed will be injured and may die. Apply Touchdown CT in a 0.4 to
0.7% solution if using hand-held equipment after the vines are dormant. Use properly
calibrated precision application equipment; wiper wisk, spot sprayer which protects the
cranberry plant from Touchdown CT spray. Do not treat more than 10% of the bog.
Tank Mixtures with Residual Herbicides and 2,4-D for Berries, Fruits, Nuts, and
Vines
Touchdown CT can be tank mixed with the following herbicides for control or
suppression of annual and perennial weeds provided that the tank mix product label
allows use of the product. Refer to the WEEDS CONTROLLED section for application
rates and timing. Apply Touchdown CT at 0.7 to 3.6 qtlA in these tank mixes for control
or suppression of annual and perennial weeds. For control or suppression of dense
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populations or weeds greater than 12 inches in height or weeds under stress, consider
use rates at the higher end of the rate range.
Oevrinol® Krovar® Sim-Trol®
Oirex® Princep® 4L Sinbar®
Goal® Princep C aliber 90® Solicam®
Karmex Prowl Surflan®
Kerb Simazine 2,4-0
Refer to the individual product labels for precautionary statements, restrictions,
specified rates, approved crops, and a list of weeds controlled.
Tank Mixture with Goal Herbicide in Row Middles
Apply Touchdown CT at 12 to 24 fI oz/A in a tank mix with 3 to 12 oz of Goal 2XL
herbicide for the control of annual weeds that are a maximum of 6 inches in height or
diameter including annual sowthistle; crabgrass; common cheeseweed; common
groundsel; common lambsquarters; common purslane (suppression); common
ryegrass; filaree (suppression); hairy fleabane; horseweed/marestail; junglerice; London
rocket; redroot pigweed; shepherdspurse; and stinging nettle. For control of common
cheeseweed up to 3 inches in diameter, apply 12 to 24 fI oz/A of Touchdown CT with 3
to 12 ozlA of Goal.
Refer to the Goal label for precautionary statements, restrictions, and approved crops.
Hard-to-Control Weed Instructions in Citrus (Texas Only)
To control or suppress the perennial weeds listed in the following table, apply the
specified rate of Touchdown CT in 3 to 30 gallons of water per acre. Use 10 to 30
gallons per acre if weed foliage is dense. Apply when weeds are actively growing.
Refer to the PERENNIAL WEED CONTROL section, Table 3, for application timing. If
weeds have been mowed or grazed, allow new growth to reach recommended growth
stage prior to application.
Rate of Touchdown CT (Quarts per Acre)
Weed Species 0.7 1.4 2.2 3.6
Bermudagrass B B PC C
Guineagrass B C C C
NR B C C
Paragrass B C C C
Torpedograss NR S PC C
B = Burndown
C = Control
NR = Not Recommended
PC = Partial Control
S = Suppression
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For goatweed, apply 1.4 to 2.2 qt of Touchdown CT per acre. Apply in 20 to 30 gallons
of water per acre when plants are actively growing. Use the 1.4 qt rate on plants less
than 8 inches tall and 2.2 qt on plants greater than 8 inches tall. When plants are
greater than 8 inches tall, the addition of Krovar™ I or Karmex™ may improve control.
If using a tank mix, refer to individual product labels for precautionary statements,
restrictions, rates, an~ a list of weeds controlled.
Perennial Grass Suppression (Chemical Mowing) of Orchard Floors
For best results, mow to an even height and apply Touchdown CT 3 or 4 days later. Do
not add AMS to the spray solution. Application must be made 1 to 3 weeks ahead of
seed head emergence.
Bahiagrass
Touchdown CT can be used to inhibit seed head emergence and suppress vegetative
growth for approximately 40 to 50 days with a single application. By using a sequential
application, suppression of vegetative growth and inhibition of seed head emergence
can be extended to 120 days. Apply Touchdown CT at 20 to 30 days after complete
green-up or after mowing to 4 inches tall. When a single application is planned, use 3
to 6 fI oz of Touchdown CT per acre in 10 to 20 gallons of water. When a sequential
application is planned, use 3 to 6 fl oz/A for the first application followed by another
application of 1.5 to 4 fI ozlA 40 to 50 days later.
Bermudagrass
For Suppression Only:
East of the Rocky Mountains - Apply 4 to 12 fl oz of Touchdown CT in 3 to 20 gallons
of water per acre. Make the application 2 weeks after complete green-up or after 3 to 4
inches of regrowth following mowing. Use 2 to 6 fI ozlA if a lesser degree of
suppression is desired. A sequential application can be used when regrowth occurs.
West of the Rocky Mountains - Apply 4 to 12 fI oz of Touchdown CT in 3 to 20
gallons of water per acre. Make the application 2 weeks after complete green-up or
after 3 to 4 inches of regrowth following mowing. A sequential application of 4 to 7 fl oz
can be used when regrowth occurs.
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For Partial Control and Burndown:
Touchdown CT can be used for burndown and partial control of bermudagrass at 1.4 to
2.9 pt in 3 to 20 gallons of water per acre. Use 1.4 pt east of the Rocky Mountains and
2.9 pt west of the Rocky Mountains.
Use this treatment only if reduction of the bermudagrass stand can be tolerated. Allow
at least 14 to 21 days for complete burndown.
Cool-Season Grass Covers (Fine Fescue, Kentucky Bluegrass, Orchardgrass,
Quackgrass, Tall Fescue)
For suppression of orchardgrass, fine fescue, tall fescue, and quackgrass, apply 3 to 6 fI
oz of Touchdown CT in 10 to 20 gallons of water per acre. See SPRAY ADDITIVES
section for rates.
For suppression of Kentucky bluegrass, use 2 to 4 fl oz of Touchdown CT.
CANOLA
Method of Application: Before, during, or after planting, but before crop emergence.
Follow directions listed in the Application and Mixing Directions, Spray Additives,
and Application Equipment and Techniques sections. Refer to Weeds Controlled
section for application rates and timing.
Use Precautions and Restrictions for Canola
• Control of weeds may also be improved by adding dry ammonium sulfate at 1-2% by
weight or 8.5-17 Ib/100 gal of water.
• Up to 3.0 ptiA of Touchdown CT may be applied per year as broadcast sprays with
ground or aerial equipment.
• Avoid contact with canola foliage.
CONSERVATION COMPLIANCE/CONSERVATION RESERVE PROGRAM (CRP)
Method of Application: Rotating out of CRP, site preparation (sequential herbicide
applications), dormant beneficial plant management, postemergence, and wiper/wick.
Site Preparation: Prior to application, removal of excessive vegetation by grazing,
mowing, burning, etc. may improve control. When annual weeds have been mowed or
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grazed, wait for 3-4 inches of new growth before application. When perennial weeds
have been mowed or grazed, allow regrowth to reach recommended stage (see
WEEDS CONTROLLED section, Table 3, for rates and timing).
Sequential applications of Touchdown CT and Gramoxone Inteon® herbicides are
effective in controlling established CRP grasses. Refer to the Gramoxone Inteon
herbicide label for recommended rates and tank mixes.
Touchdown CT/Gramoxone Inteon Herbicide Sequential Program (Spring
Application)
Weed Species Program A Program B
Fescue Gramoxone Inteon at 2.6 to 4.4 Touchdown CT at 1.4 to 3.0
Orchardgrass ptlA followed 7-10 days later ptlA followed 10-14 days later
Ryegrass with Gramoxone Inteon at 3.0 with Gramoxone Inteon at 3.0
to 4.0 pts.lA to 4.0 ptlA
Dormant Beneficial Plant Applications: Apply 9 to 12 oz/A in early spring before
desirable species, such as crested and tall wheatgrass, break dormancy. Late fall
applications can be made after desirable grasses have reached dormancy. If perennial
grasses are not dormant at time of application, stunting can occur.
Touchdown CT may be tank mixed with other herbicides registered for this use such as
atrazine, dicamba, and 2,4-0.
There are no rotational crop restrictions following application of Touchdown CT. Read
and follow crop rotation label restrictions for all tank mix products.
CORN (FIELD CORN, POPCORN, SEED CORN, AND SWEET CORN)
Method of Application: Before, during, or after planting but before crop emergence,
hooded sprayers, spot spray, preharvest (except for sweet corn), and postharvest.
Follow the directions listed in the APPLICATION AND MIXING DIRECTIONS, SPRAY
ADDITIVES, and APPLICATION EQUIPMENT AND TECHNIQUES sections. Refer to
the WEEDS CONTROLLED section for application rates and timing.
Use Precautions and Restrictions for Corn
• Spot application must be made prior to corn silking.
• For hooded sprayer applications, do not exceed 24 fI oziA per application; nor 2.2
qtlA per year.
• Do not graze or feed corn forage or fodder following hooded sprayer applications.
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• Preharvest application must be made at least 7 days before harvest.
• Apply no more than 48 fl ozlA by air; and 2.2 qUA by ground preharvest.
• Following postharvest application allow at least 7 days between treatment and
harvest or feeding of treated vegetation.
• Crop plants contacted by Touchdown CT will be injured or killed.
Tank Mixtures for Corn
For Control of Annual Weeds in a Residual Herbicide Tank Mix: Refer to the
WEEDS CONTROLLED section, Tables 1 and 2, for application rates and timing. Apply
Touchdown CT at 0.7 to 4.3 pUA for the control of annual weeds that are less than 6
inches tall and actively growing. When annual weeds are taller than 6 inches or under
stress, use 1.5 to 5.8 pUA of Touchdown CT.
For Control or Suppression of Perennial Weeds in a Residual Herbicide Tank Mix:
Refer to the PERENNIAL WEEDS CONTROLLED section, Table 3, for application
rates and timing. Use rates at the higher end of the rate range when weed populations
are dense or plants are under stress. Perennial weeds may require multiple
applications for control.
UAN may be used as a carrier at 10 to 70 gallons per acre with 2,4-0, dicamba, or any
residual herbicides on the following list. Use 1.5 to 3 pUA of Touchdown CT when UAN
is used as a carrier. For use with 2,4-0 and dicamba on annual and perennial weeds,
consult Tables 2 and 3. Reduced weed control may occur on certain weeds as a result
of UAN foliar burn that can reduce uptake of Touchdown CT. Touchdown CT can be
tank mixed with the following products:
Aim™
Ambush®
Atrazine
Axiom®
Balance®
Basis®
Bicep Lite II MAGNUM®
Bicep MAGNUM®
Bicep II MAGNUM®
Broadstrike®
Bullet®
Camix
Clarity®
Degree™
Degree Xtra ™
Dicamba
DistinctTM
Dual MAGNUM®
Dual II MAGNUM®
Extrazine® II
Frontier®
Fultime™
Guardsman®
Harness®
Harness® Xtra
HornetTM
Lariat®
Lasso®
Lexar
LightningTM
Linex®
Lorox®
Lumax®
Marksman®
Micro-Tech®
Northstar
Prowl®
Simazine
Spirit
Surpass® EC
Surpass 100
Topnotch®
Warrior®
2,4-0
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Refer to individual product labels for precautionary statements, restrictions, rates, and a
list of weeds controlled.
Hooded Sprayers
Touchdown CT may be used through hooded sprayers that completely enclose the
spray pattern for weed control between the rows. Adjust the hooded sprayer in raised
seedbeds to ensure the front and rear flaps touch the ground to completely enclose the
spray solution.
Crop injury may occur when the foliage of treated weeds comes in direct contact with
the leaves of the crop. Do not apply Touchdown CT when the leaves of the crop are
growing in direct contact with weeds to be treated.
Application Requirements
• The spray hoods must be operated on the ground or skimming across the ground.
• Corn must be at least 12 inches tall, measured without extending leaves.
• Leave at least an 8 inch untreated strip over the drill row.
• Maximum allowable application speed is 5 mph.
• Maximum allowable wind speed at application is 10 mph.
• Use low drift nozzles.
Gramoxone Inteon Herbicide may be considered for Hooded Sprayer applications in
corn. Use Gramoxone Inteon at 1.0 to 2.0 ptlA for control of actively growing weeds.
Read and follow directions for this use on the Gramoxone Inteon Herbicide label.
Preharvest
Touchdown CT may be applied as a broadcast spray with ground or aerial equipment
as a harvest aid. Touchdown CT should be applied at 35% grain moisture or less.
Ensure corn has reached physiological maturity (black layer formed) and that maximum
kernel fill is complete. Do not apply a pre harvest treatment on corn grown for seed as a
reduction in germination or vigor may occur.
COTTON
Method of Application: Before, during, or after planting, but before crop emergence,
hooded sprayer; recirculating sprayer, spot spray, wiper/wick applicators, preharvest,
and postharvest.
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Follow directions listed in the APPLICATION AND MIXING DIRECTIONS, SPRAY
ADDITIVES, and APPLICATION EQUIPMENT AND TECHNIQUES sections. Refer to
WEEDS CONTROLLED section, for application rates and timing.
Use Precautions and Restrictions for Cotton
• Spot applications must be made prior to boll opening.
• Preharvest, hooded, and wiper/wick applications must be made at least 7 days
before harvest.
• Do not apply more than 24 fl oz/A by air; nor more than 48 fl ozlA by ground for
preharvest.
• Do not feed or graze treated cotton forage or hay following preharvest application.
Tank Mixtures for Cotton (PreplantlPreemergence)
For Control of Annual Weeds in a Residual Herbicide Tank Mix: Refer to the
WEEDS CONTROLLED section, Tables 1 and 2, for application rates and timing. Apply
Touchdown CT at 0.7 to 4.3 ptlA for the control of annual weeds that are less than 6
inches tall and actively growing. When annual weeds are taller than 6 inches or under
stress, use 1.5 to 5.8 ptlA of Touchdown CT.
For Control or Suppression of Perennial Weeds in a Residual Herbicide Tank Mix:
Refer to the PERENNIAL WEEDS CONTROLLED section, Table 3, for application
rates and timing. Use rates at the higher end of the rate range when weed populations
are dense or plants are under stress. Perennial weeds may require multiple
applications for control.
Touchdown CT can be tank mixed with the following products:
Caparol®
Command®
Clarity
Cotoran®
Cotton-Pro®
Cy-Pro®
Direx®
Dual MAGNUM
Dual
II MAGNUM
Karmex®
Meturon®
Prowl
Staple®
Solicam®
Valor®
2-4,0
Refer to individual product labels for precautionary statements, restrictions, rates and a
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Hooded Sprays
Touchdown CT may be used through' hooded sprayers that completely enclose the
spray pattern for weed control between the rows. Adjust the hooded sprayer in raised
seedbeds to ensure the front and rear flaps touch the ground to completely enclose the
spray solution.
Apply in 10-:20 gals. of water per acre and do not exceed 30 psi spray pressure, Refer
to WEEDS CONTROLLED section for application rates and timing.
Crop injury may occur when the foliage of treated weeds comes in direct contact with
the leaves of the crop.
Application Requirements
• Spray hoods must be operated on the ground or skimming across the ground.
• Maximum allowable application speed is 5 mph.
• Maximum allowable wind speed at application is 10 mph.
• Use low drift nozzles.
Tank Mixtures (Hooded)
Touchdown CT can be applied in a tank mix with most cotton herbicides which are
labeled for hooded, shielded, or post-directed applications. Refer to individual product
labels for precautionary statements, restrictions, rates, and a list of weeds controlled.
Preharvest
Development of immature bolls will be inhibited and yield potential will be affected when
applications are made too early. Apply after bolls to be harvested are mature. Do not
apply a preharvest treatment on cotton grown for seed as a reduction in germination or
vigor may occur.
For defoliation, desiccation, or regrowth control of cotton, apply 24 fl. oz'/A to 48 fl.
oz./A. Apply in 3 to 30 gals. of water per acre by ground or in 3 to 15 gals. of water per
acre by air.
Refer to the WEEDS CONTROLLED section for application rates and timing.
Touchdown CT can be tank mixed with the following products for improved defoliation or
boll opening: DEF®, Dropp®, Folex®, Ginstar® EC, Prep TM.
Refer to individual product labels for precautionary statements, restrictions, rates, and a
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list of weeds controlled.
FALLOWLAND AND POSTHARVEST USE
Method of Application: Chemical fallow, fallow beds, stale seedbeds, aid to tillage,
and postharvest.
Touchdown CT may be applied by ground or air during the fallow period prior to planting
or emergence of any crop listed on this label. There are no rotational crop restrictions
following application of this product.
Chemical Fallow - Ecofallow
Touchdown CT may be used in place of tillage to control annual weeds or volunteer
wheat in fallow fields. Repeat applications may be necessary to control weeds
emerging after application. Refer to Table 1 for use rates and timing. Broadcast or spot
treatments of Touchdown CT will control or suppress perennial weeds. Refer to Table 3
for use rates and timing. Follow directions listed in the APPLICATION AND MIXING
DIRECTIONS, SPRAY ADDITIVES, and APPLICATION EQUIPMENT AND
TECHNIQUES sections of this label.
Tank mixes with 2,4-0 or dicamba maybe used for additional control of annual weeds
listed in Table 2. Tank mixing with atrazine may provide residual control.
Postharvest Chemical Fallow for Cereals
Touchdown CT may be applied after harvest to control newly emerged weeds, volunteer
cereals, or weeds which were present at harvest. Allow sufficient time after harvest for
weed regrowth to occur before making application. Refer to Table 1 for use rates and
annual weeds controlled. Higher rates may be required for control of large weeds which
were present at the time of harvest. Repeat applications may be necessary for fall
germinating weeds. Broadcast or spot treatments of Touchdown CT will control or
suppress perennial weeds. Refer to Table 3 for use rates and timing. Follow directions
listed in the APPLICATION AND MIXING DIRECTIONS, SPRAY ADDITIVES, and
APPLICATION EQUIPMENT AND TECHNIQUES sections of this label.
Tank mixes with 2,4-0 or dicambamay be used for additional control of weeds listed in
Table 2. A postharvest tank mix with atrazine may be used if the field will be planted to
corn or sorghum or laid fallow the following season. A tank mix with atrazine may be
applied for residual control of certain annual weeds such as common lambsquarters,
kochia, mustards, pigweeds, and volunteer wheat. Tank mixing with atrazine may result
in reduced performance.
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Aid to Tillage
Touchdown CT may be used in conjunction with tillage operations in fallow systems to
control cheat, downy brome, foxtails, tansy mustard, and volunteer cereals. Apply 4 to
9 fl oz/A of Touchdown CT in 3 to 10 gallons of water per acre. Apply before weeds
exceed 6 inches in height. Application must be followed by tillage no later than 15 days
after treatment or before weed regrowth. Allow at least one day after application before
tillage. Tank mixes with residual herbicides may reduce performance. Follow directions
listed in the APPLICATION AND MIXING DIRECTIONS, SPRAY AQDITIVES, and
APPLICATION EQUIPMENT AND TECHNIQUES sections of this label.
Fallow Beds/Stale Seedbeds
Touchdown CT may be used to control weeds in fallow or stale seedbeds, including
preplantlpreemergence of any crop. Follow directions listed in the APPLICATION
DIRECTIONS, SPRAY ADDITIVES, and APPLICATION EQUIPMENT AND
TECHNIQUES sections of this label. Refer to WEEDS CONTROLLED section for
application rates and timing. Touchdown CT can be tank mixed with 2,4-0, dicamba, or
Goal herbicide for improved control of certain weeds.
Tank Mixture with Goal Herbicide
Apply Touchdown CT at 6 to 12 fI ozlA with Goal herbicide at 2 to 3 fI oz/A for control of
chickweed, common cheeseweed, and common groundsel that are less than 3 inches in
height or diameter. Apply Touchdown CT at 12 to 17 fl oz/A with Goal at 2 to 3 fl oz/A
for control of common cheeseweed, common groundsel, and horseweed/marestail that
are a maximum of 6 inches in height and length; or chickweed, London rocket, and
shepherdspurse that are a maximum of 12 inches in height or length.
Postharvest Use
Touchdown CT may be applied after harvest of any crop to control newly emerged
weeds, volunteer crops, or weeds which were present at harvest. Refer to WEEDS
CONTROLLED, WOODY BRUSH AND TREES CONTROLLED section for use rates.
Repeat applications may be necessary to control weeds emerging after application.
Use the higher rate on heavy or sodded infestations.
Use Precautions and Restrictions for Fallowland and Postharvest Use
• Allow sufficient time for weed regrowth to occur after harvest before making
applications.
• Avoid application after plants have been exposed to a severe frost.
• Refer to the individual labels of all products used in a tank mix for precautionary
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statements, recropping intervals, restrictions, and a list of weeds controlled.
• Touchdown CT will not control volunteer glyphosate-tolerant crops.
• There are no rotational crop restrictions following application of this product.
GRASS SEED PRODUCTION
Method of Application: Before, during, or after planting, but before crop emergence,
renovation, site preparation, shielded/hooded sprayers, wiper/wick applicators, spot
treatments, creating rows in annual ryegrass.
Apply to turf or forage grass areas grown for seed production. Applications must be
made prior to the emergence of the crop to avoid crop injury. For maximum control of
existing vegetation, delay planting to determine if any regrowth from escaped
underground plant parts occurs. Where repeat treatments are necessary, sufficient
regrowth must be attained prior to application. For warm-season grasses, sllch as
bermudagrass, summer or fall applications provide best control.
Follow directions listed in the APPLICATION AND MIXING DIRECTIONS, SPRAY
ADDITIVES, and APPLICATION EQUIPMENT AND TECHNIQUES sections. Refer to
the WEEDS CONTROLLED section for rates and timing.
Use Precautions and Restrictions for Grass Seed Production
• Do not disturb soil or underground plant parts before treatment. Tillage or
renovation techniques such as vertical mowing, coring, or slicing should be delayed
for 7 days after application to allow proper translocation into underground plant
parts.
• Do not feed or graze treated areas for 8 weeks following application.
• Vegetation contacted by Touchdown CT will be injured or killed.
• For spot treatments, apply prior to heading of grasses.
Shielded/Hooded Sprayers
Use Instructions: Apply 1 to 3 quarts of Touchdown CT in 10 to 20 gallons of water per
acre to control weeds in the rows. Uniform planting in straight rows aid in
shielded/hooded applications. Best results are obtained when the grass seed crop is
small enough to easily pass by or through the protective shields/hoods.
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WiperlWick Applicators
Applicators should be adjusted so that the wiper contact point is at least 2 inches above
the desirable vegetation. Weeds should be a minimum of 6 inches above the desirable
vegetation. Better results may be obtained when more of the weed is exposed to the
herbicide solution. Weeds not contacted by the herbicide solution will not be affected.
This may occur in dense clumps, severe infestations, or when height of weeds varies so
that not all weeds are contacted. In these instances, repeat treatments may be
necessary. Better results may be obtained if 2 applications are made in opposite
directions.
GRASSES
Touchdown CT can be used in the production of grasses listed below:
Bahiagrass
Bermudagrass
Bluegrass
Bromegrass
Fescue
Orchardgrass
Ryegrass
Timothy
Wheatgrass
Method of Application: Before, during, or after planting but before emergence;
renovation; spot spray; and wiper/wick.
Follow directions listed in the APPLICATION DIRECTIONS, SPRAY ADDITIVES, and
APPLICATION EQUIPMENT AND TECHNIQUES sections. Refer to the WEEDS
CONTROLLED, WOODY BRUSH AND TREES CONTROLLED section for rates and
timing.
Use Precautions and Restrictions for Grasses
• Remove domestic livestock and wait 8 weeks before grazing or harvesting for forage
and hay following preplant, preemergence, or pasture renovation applications.
• If using spot or wiper/wick application, remove domestic livestock before application
and wait 14 days before grazing or harvesting for forage or hay.
Tank Mixtures for Grasses PreplantlPreemergence, Dormant, or Renovation
Touchdown CT can be tank mixed with the following herbicides for control or
suppression of annual and perennial weeds provided that the tank mix product label
allows use of the product. Refer to the WEEDS CONTROLLED section for application
rates and timing. Apply Touchdown CT at 0.7 to 5.8 ptlA in these tank mixes for control
or suppression of annual and perennial weeds. For control or suppression of dense
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use rates at the higher end of the rate range.
2,4-0
Oicamba
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Refer to individual product labels for precautionary statements, restrictions, rates,
approved uses, and a list of weeds controlled.
HERBS (PEPPERMINT, SPEARMINT)
Method of Application: Spot spray
Touchdown CT may be applied as a spot spray in peppermint and spearmint. Apply
spray-to-wet with hand-held equipment, such as backpack and knapsack sprayers,
pump-up pressure sprayers, handguns, handwands, or any other hand-held or
motorized spray equipment used to direct the spray solution on to a limited area.
Follow directions listed in the APPLICATION DIRECTIONS, SPRAY ADDITIVES, and
APPLICATION EQUIPMENT AND TECHNIQUES sections. Refer to the WEEDS
CONTROLLED section for rates and timing.
Use Precautions and Restrictions for Herbs (Peppermint, Spearmint)
Apply at least 7 days before harvest.
Plants contacted by Touchdown CT will be injured or killed.
PASTURES
Touchdown CT can be used on pastures of the following type:
Alfalfa
Bahiagrass
Bermudagrass
Bluegrass
Bromegrass
Clover
Fescue
Orchardgrass
Ryegrass
Timothy
Wheatgrass
Method of Application: Before, during, or after planting but before emergence,
renovation, spot spray, and wiper/wick.
Follow directions listed in the APPLICATION AND MIXING DIRECTIONS, SPRAY
ADDITIVES, and APPLICATION EQUIPMENT AND TECHNIQUES sections. Refer to
the WEEDS CONTROLLED section for rates and timing.
For best results, remove domesticated livestock 14 days before treatment. Allow 2 to 6
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inches of new growth prior to treatment.
To aid in renovation of pastures, Touchdown CT may be applied at 8 to 48 ounces per
acre to dormant pastures. Applications of Touchdown CT to green, non-dormant plant
tissue of desirable species will cause stunting, plant injury, or plant death.
Use Precautions and Restrictions for Pastures
• Remove domestic livestock and wait 8 weeks before grazing or harvesting for forage
and hay following preplant, preemergence, or pasture renovation applications.
• If using spot or wiper/wick application, remove domestic livestock before application
and wait 14 days before grazing or harvesting for forage or hay.
Tank Mixtures for Pastures
Touchdown CT can be tank mixed with the following herbicides for control or
suppression of annual and perennial weeds provided that the tank mix product label
allows use of the product: 2,4-0, dicamba. Refer to the WEEDS CONTROLLED
section for application rates and timing. Apply Touchdown CT at 0.7 to 5.8 pints per
acre in these tank mixes for control or suppression of annual and perennial weeds. For
control or suppression of dense populations of weeds greater than 12 inches in height
or weeds under stress, consider use rates at the higher end of the rate range.
Refer to individual product labels for precautionary statements, restrictions, rates,
approved uses, and a list of weeds controlled.
SAFFLOWER
Method of Application: Before, during, or after planting, but before crop emergence
and preharvest.
Follow directions listed in the APPLICATION DIRECTIONS, SPRAY ADDITIVES, and
APPLICATION EQUIPMENT AND TECHNIQUES sections. Refer to WEEDS
CONTROLLED section for application rates and timing.
Use Precautions and Restrictions for Safflower
• Make only one preplant or preemergence application with no more than 70 fl oz/A.
• Make preharvest applications at least 7 days before harvest or livestock feeding with
no more than 70 fl oz/A.
Method of Application: Pre-harvest
For weed control as a harvest aid, apply to safflower when seed has lost its opaque
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character, approximately 20-30 days after the end of flowering of the secondary
branches.
SMALL GRAINS
Touchdown CT may be used on the small grain crops listed below:
Barley
Millet (pearl, proso)
Oats
Rye
Teosinte
Triticale
Wheat (all)
Method of Application: Before, during, or after planting, but before crop emergence,
as a spot spray (except rice), preharvest (feed barley and wheat only), postharvest, and
wiper/wick (wheat only).
Follow directions listed in the APPLICATION AND MIXING DIRECTIONS, SPRAY
ADDITIVES, and APPLICATION EQUIPMENT AND TECHNIQUES sections. Refer to
WEEDS CONTROLLED section for application rates and timing.
Use Precautions and Restrictions for Small Grains
• Apply at least 7 days before harvest at no more than 24 fl oz/A preharvest in wheat
and feed barley.
• For wiper/wick applications in wheat, allow at least 35 days between application and
harvest.
• Crop plants contacted by Touchdown CT will be injured or killed.
Tank Mixtures for PreplantlPreemergence Use for Small Grains
Touchdown CT can be tank mixed with the following herbicides for control or
suppression of annual and perennial weeds: 2,4-0, dicamba. Under certain conditions,
the mixture of Touchdown CT with one or more herbicide tank mix combinations may
result in a reduction of activity.
Refer to individual product labels for precautionary statements, restrictions, rates, and a
list of weeds controlled.
Preharvest (Wheat and Feed Barley Only)
Touchdown CT may be applied as a broadcast spray with ground or aerial equipment
as a harvest aid. For wheat, Touchdown CT should be applied after the hard dough
stage of grain (30% or less grain moisture). For feed barley, apply after grain contains
20% moisture or less. Cool, wet, and/or cloudy weather conditions following application
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may slow down the activity of this product. Do not apply a preharvest treatment on
grain grown for seed as a reduction in germination or vigor may occur.
SORGHUM (MILO)
Method of Application: Before, during, or after planting, but before crop emergence,
spot spray, wiper/wick, hooded sprayers, preharvest, and postharvest.
Follow directions listed in the APPLICATION AND MIXING DIRECTIONS, SPRAY
ADDITIVES, and APPLICATION EQUIPMENT AND TECHNIQUES sections. Refer to
WEEDS CONTROLLED section for application rates and timing.
Use Precautions and Restrictions for Sorghum
• Spot applications must be made before heading of milo.
• Wiper and wick applications must be made 40 days before harvest. Do not feed or
graze wiper/wick treated milo fodder. Do not ensile wiper/wick treated foliage.
• Apply no more than 2.2 quarts per acre per season by hooded applications.
• Do not feed or graze sorghum forage and fodder after hooded applications.
• Preharvest applications must be made at least 7 days prior to harvest or feeding of
treated vegetation with a maximum of 1 .4 quarts per acre.
• Contact with sorghum foliage may result in crop injury.
Tank Mixtures for Sorghum (PreplantlPreemergence)
For Control of Annual Weeds in a Residual Herbicide Tank Mix: Refer to the
WEEDS CONTROLLED section, Tables 1 and 2, for application rates and timing. Apply
Touchdown CT at 0.7 to 4.3 pints per acre for the control of annual weeds that are less
than 6 inches tall and actively growing. When annual weeds are taller than 6 inches or
under stress, use 1.5 to 5.8 pints per acre of Touchdown CT herbicide.
For Control or Suppression of Perennial Weeds in a Residual Herbicide Tank Mix:
Refer to the WEEDS CONTROLLED section, Table 3, for application rates and timing.
Use rates at the higher end of the rate range when weed populations are dense or
plants are under stress. Perennial weeds may require multiple applications for control.
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Touchdown CT can be tank mixed with the following products:
Atrazine
Bicep Lite II
Bicep Lite II MAGNUM
Bicep II MAGNUM
Dicamba
Dual II MAGNUM
Frontier
Guardsman
Karate
Prowl
Sequence®
Warrior
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Refer to individual product labels for precautionary statements, restrictions, rates, and a
list of weeds controlled.
Hooded Sprays
Touchdown CT may be used through hooded sprayers that completely enclose the
spray pattern for weed control between the rows. Adjust the hooded sprayer in raised
seedbeds to ensure the front and rear flaps touch the ground to completely enclose the
spray solution.
Crop injury may occur when the foliage of treated weeds comes in direct contact with
the leaves of the crop. Do not apply Touchdown CT when the leaves of the crop are
growing in direct contact with weeds to be treated.
Application Requirements
• The spray hoods must be operated on the ground or skimming across the ground.
Treat before tillers extend between the drill rows as spray contacting these tillers
may kill the main plant.
• Sorghum must be at least 12 inches tall, measured without extending leaves.
• Leave at least an a-inch untreated strip over the drill row.
• Maximum allowable application speed is 5 mph.
• Maximum allowable wind speed at application is 10 mph.
• Use low-drift nozzles.
Gramoxone Inteon Herbicide may be considered for hooded sprayer applications in
sorghum. Use Gramoxone Inteon at 1.0 to 2.0 ptlA for control of actively growing
weeds. Read and follow directions for this use on the Gramoxone Inteon Herbicide
label.
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Preharvest
For weed control and desiccation of sorghum, apply 24 to 48 fluid ounces per acre.
Apply in 3 to 30 gallons of water per acre by ground or in 3 to 15 gallons of water per
acre by air.
Apply after most of the heads have matured. Apply when grain moisture is 30% or less.
Development of immature heads will be interrupted and yield potential will be affected
when applications are made too early. Do not apply a preharvest treatment on sorghum
grown for seed as a reduction in germination or vigor may occur.
SOYBEANS
Method of Application: Before, during, or after planting, but before crop emergence,
spot spray, wiper/wick, preharvest, postharvest.
Follow directions listed in the APPLICATION AND MIXING DIRECTIONS, SPRAY
ADDITIVES, and APPLICATION EQUIPMENT AND TECHNIQUES sections. Refer to
WEEDS CONTROLLED section for application rates and timing.
Use Precautions and Restrictions for Soybeans
• Spot application must be made prior to initial pod set.
• Wiper/wick application must be made at least 7 days before harvest.
• Make preharvest applications at least 7 days before harvest of soybeans with no
more than 4.3 quarts per acre by ground; and no more than 48 fluid ounces per acre
by air.
• Allow at least 25 days before grazing or harvesting for livestock feed following
harvest aid application. If the application rate is no more than 23 fI oz/A the grazing
interval is reduced to 14 days after the last preharvest application.
• Soybeans, except glyphosate-tolerant varieties, will be injured or killed when
contacted with Touchdown CT.
Tank Mixtures for Soybeans (PreplantlPreemergence)
For Control of Annual Weeds in a Residual Herbicide Tank Mix: Refer to the
WEEDS CONTROLLED section, Tables 1 and 2, for application rates and timing. Apply
Touchdown CT at 0.7 to 4.3 pints per acre for the control of annual weeds that are less
than 6 inches tall and actively growing. When annual weeds are taller than 6 inches or
under stress, use 1.5 to 5.8 pints per acre of Touchdown CT herbicide.
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For Control or Suppression of Perennial Weeds in a Residual Herbicide Tank Mix:
Refer to the WEEDS CONTROLLED section, Table 3, for application rates and timing.
Use rates at the higher end of the rate range when weed populations are dense or
plants are under stress. Perennial weeds may require multiple applications for control.
For use with 2,4-D on perennial weeds, consult Table 3.
Touchdown CT can be tank mixed with the following products:
Authority® Flexstar® Lorox Scepter®
AuthorityTM Broadleaf Frontier Lorox Plus Sencor®
Canopy® Fusilade® Partner Squadron®
Canopy XL® Fusion® P rev iew® Steel™
Command Gemini® Prowl Turbo®
Cover Karate Pursuit® Warrior
Dual MAGNUM Lasso Pursuit® Plus 2,4-D
Dual II MAGNUM Linex Reflex® 2,4-DB
FirstRate ™
Refer to individual product labels for precautionary statements, restrictions, rates, and a
list of weeds controlled.
Preharvest for Glyphosate-Tolerant Soybeans (Including Roundup Ready)
Touchdown CT may be applied preharvest as a broadcast spray with ground or aerial
equipment as a harvest aid. Touchdown CT provides weed control when applied
preharvest to soybeans and may aid in crop dry down.
• Apply 24 fl ozlA Touchdown CT to mature soybeans when pods have lost their color.
• Do not apply a preharvest treatment to soybeans grown for seed as a reduction in
germination or vigor may occur.
• Make preharvest applications at least 14 days before harvest of soybeans with no
more than 24 fI ozlA by air or ground.
• Do not graze or harvest treated forage or hay.
SUNFLOWER
Method of Application: PreplantlPreemergence and Preharvest.
Follow directions listed in the APPLICATION AND MIXING DIRECTIONS, SPRAY
ADDITIVES, and APPLICATION EQUIPMENT AND TECHNIQUES sections. Refer to
WEEDS CONTROLLED section for application rates and timing.
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Use Precautions and Restrictions for Sunflower
• Control of weeds may also be improved by adding dry ammonium sulfate at 1-2% by
weight or 8.5-17Ibs.l100 gals. of water.
• Make only one preplant, preemergence or pre harvest application with no more than
24 fl oz/A.
• Do not graze or feed sunflower forage.
• Make preharvest applications at least 7 days before harvest or livestock feeding with
no more than 24 fl ozlA.
• Avoid contact with sunflower foliage.
Tank Mixtures for PreplantlPreemergence Use for Sunflower
Touchdown CT can be tank mixed with the following herbicides: Eptam, Prowl,
Trifluralin for control or suppression of annual and perennial weeds provided that the
tank mix product label allows use of the product. Refer to the WEEDS CONTROLLED
section for application rates and timing. Apply Touchdown CT at up to 24 fl oz/A in
these tank mixes for control or suppression of annual and perennial weeds. For control
or suppression of dense populations of weeds greater than 12 inches in height or weeds
under stress, consider use rates at the higher end of the rate range.
Refer to individual product labels for precautionary statement, restrictions, rates, and a
list of weeds controlled.
Preharvest
For weed control as a harvest aid in sunflower, apply no more than 24 fI ozlA to
physiologically mature sunflower when the back of the heads are yellow and bracts are
turning brown and seed moisture content is less than 35%.
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VEGETABLE CROPS
Touchdown CT may be used on the vegetable crops listed below:
Amaranth
Arrugula
Artichoke (Jerusalem)
Asparagus
Beans (all)
Beet, garden
Beet, sugar
Broccoli (all)
Brussels Sprouts
Cabbage (all)
Cabbage (Chinese)
Cantaloupe
Cardoon
Carrot
Casaba
Cavalo Broccolo
Cauliflower
Celeriac
Celery
Celery
(Chinese)
Celtuce
Chard (Swiss)
Chayote
Chervil
Chick peas
Chicory
Chrysanthemum
Collards
Corn salad
Cress
Cucumber
Dandelion
Dock (sorrel)
Eggplant
Endive
Fennel (Florence)
Garlic
Gherkin
Ginseng
Gourd,
edible
Groundcherry
Guar
Horseradish
Kale
Kohlrabi
Leeks
Lentils
Lettuce
Melons (all including citron, crenshaw, honey balls,
honeydew, mango, musk, Persian)
Mizuna
Mustard greens
Okra
Onions (green, spring, Japanese bunching)
Parsley, turnip-rooted
Parsnip
Peas (all)
Pepinos
Pepper (all)
Potato (Irish)
Pumpkin
Purslane
Radish
Radish, oriental (daikon)
Rape greens
Rhubarb
Rutabaga
Salsify, black
Salsify (oyster plant)
Salsify (Spanish)
Shallots
Spinach (all)
Spinach, mustard
Squash (summer, winter)
Sweet potato
Tomatillo
Tomato
Turnip
Watercress
Watermelon
Yams
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Method of Application: Broadcast application before transplanting or before, during,
or after planting but prior to crop emergence if direct seeded; spot spray; wiper/wick
(rutabaga only); postharvest. In addition, preharvest or spot application in dry beans,
peas, lentils and chickpeas.
Follow directions listed in the APPLICATION DIRECTIONS, SPRAY ADDITIVES, and
APPLICATION EQUIPMENT AND TECHNIQUES sections of this label. Refer to
WEEDS CONTROLLED for application rates and timing.
Use Precautions and Restrictions for Vegetable Crops
• For Asparagus, do not apply broadcast within one week of emergence of first
spears. Spot applications can be made immediately after cutting, but before
emergence. Spears can be harvested 5 days after spot application. Postharvest
applications can be made as a directed or shielded spray avoiding contact of the
spray with the ferns, stems, or spears.
• Wiper/wick applications to rutabagas must be made at least 14 days before harvest.
• Make one pre harvest or one spot application in dry beans with no more than 24 fl
oz/A or in peas, lentils, and chickpeas with no more than 69 fl ozlA at least 7 days
before harvest.
• Employ at least a 30 day plant back interval between treatment and replanting for
any crop not listed on this label.
• Do not feed treated vines and hay to livestock.
• Do not combine a preharvest with a spot application on the same crop area.
• Do not treat cowpeas or field (feed) peas, these crops are considered as livestock
feed.
• Wait 3 days after application before planting cantaloupe, casaba, chayote, Chinese
okra, Chinese waxgourd, cucumber, cucuzza, edible gourd, eggplant, gherkin,
gourds, groundcherry, melons (all), pepper (all), pumpkin, squash, tomatillo,
watercress, and watermelon.
• If transplanting into plastic mulch, ensure residues of this product are removed from
the plastic prior to transplanting. Residues can be removed by a minimum of % inch
of sprinkler irrigation or rainfall.
• Preharvest application is not recommended for legumes grown for seed as reduction
in germination or vigor may occur.
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Tank Mixtures with Residual Herbicides for PreplantJPreemergence Use in
Vegetables
Touchdown CT can be tank mixed with the following herbicides for control or
suppression of annual and perennial weeds provided that the tank mix product label
allows use of the product. Refer to the WEEDS CONTROLLED section for application
rates and timing. Apply Touchdown CT at 0.7 to 5.8 ptlA in these tank mixes for control
or suppression of annual and perennial weeds. For control or suppression of dense
populations of weeds greater than 12 inches in height or weeds under stress, consider
use rates at the higher end of the rate range.
Devrinol
Command
Dual Magnum
Dual" Magnum
Fusilade OX
Goal
Kerb
Lorox
Matrix®
Prefar®
Prowl
Sencor
Trifluralin
Treflan®
Turbo
Refer to individual product labels for precautionary statements, restrictions, rates,
approved uses, and a list of weeds controlled.
Preharvest
Touchdown CT may be applied over-the-top of dry beans, peas, lentils and chickpeas to
control weeds before harvest. Apply no more than 24 fl oz/A in dry beans or no more
than 69 fI oz/A in peas, lentils, and chickpeas in 3-20 gallons of water per acre at the
hard dough stage of the legume seed (30% or less grain moisture). Only one
application per year may be made.
Spot Treatment
Touchdown CT may be applied as a spot treatment to control troublesome weeds in dry
beans at no more than 24 fl oz/A, and in peas, lentils, and chickpeas at no more than 69
fl oz/A. Apply in 10-20 gallons of water using a ground sprayer or use a 2% solution in
a hand-held sprayer. For best results, make applications at or beyond the bud stage of
growth. Only one application per year may be made.
NONAGRICULTURAL USE AREAS
Touchdown CT may be used for control of a broad spectrum of emerged annual and
perennial grass and broad leaf weeds and unwanted woody brush and trees in
NONAGRICULTURAL USE AREAS. Nonagricultural use areas include airports;
apartment complexes; Christmas tree farms; fencerows; forests; golf courses, habitat
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restoration and management areas; highways; industrial sites; lumber yards;
manufacturing sites; natural areas; office complexes; ornamental nurseries; parks;
parking areas; pasture and rangeland petroleum tank farms and pumping installations;
pipeline, power, telephone and utility rights-of-way; railroads; recreational areas;
residential areas; roadsides; schools; storage areas; utility substations; warehouse
areas.
Do not apply this product by direct application (ground or air) to any body of water.
Cultural Considerations: Application to annual or perennial weeds that have been
mowed, grazed, or cut, and have not been allowed to regrow to the recommended
stage for treatment may result in reduced control. Weeds covered with dust or weeds
damaged by insects or disease may result in reduced weed control.
Rainfastness: Heavy rainfall or irrigation shortly after application may require
retreatment.
No Soil Activity: Touchdown CT does not provide soil residual control of weeds. Only
emerged weeds at the time of application will be controlled. Weeds germinating from
seed after application will not be controlled. Unemerged plants arising from unattached
underground rhizomes or root stocks of perennials will not be affected.
RATES
Follow specified rates for Touchdown CT listed in the WEEDS CONTROLLED,
WOODY BRUSH AND TREES CONTROLLED section. Use the higher label rates
when weeds are dense or large. Also, use higher application volumes and pressures
when weed vegetation is dense.
TANK MIXES WITH RESIDUAL HERBICIDES
Refer to crop sections for tank mixes. Tank mixes of Touchdown CT with other
pesticides, fertilizers, or any other additives except as specified on this label or other
approved Syngenta supplemental labeling may result in tank mix incompatibility or
unsatisfactory performance. It is recommended that the compatibility of any tank mix
combination be tested on a small scale such as a jar test before actual tank mixing.
Always refer to labels of other pesticide products for mixing directions and precautions
which may differ from those outlined here. Use in accordance with the most restrictive
of label limitations and precautions. No label dosage rates should be exceeded. This
product cannot be mixed with any product containing a label prohibition against such
mixing.
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Tank Mixing Recommendations:
1. Fill spray tank % full with clean water.
2. Begin tank agitation and continue throughout mixing and spraying.
3. Add AMS (if used).
4. Add dry formulations (WP, OF, etc.) to tank.
5. Add liquid formulations (SC, EC, L, etc.) to tank.
6. Add Touchdown CT.
7. Fill remainder of spray tank.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES - NONAGRICULTURAL USE AREAS
APPLICATION EQUIPMENT AND TECHNIQUES
• Do not make direct applications to any body of water.
• Avoid drift. Applications should not be made in low level inversion conditions, when
winds are gusty or under any other conditions which favor drift. Inversions are
characterized by stable air and increasing temperatures with height above the
ground. The applicator may detect the presence of an inversion by producing
smoke and observing a smoke layer. Drift may cause damage to any vegetation
contacted to which treatment is not intended.
• Compatibility with drift control additives may vary. It is recommended that the
combination be tested on a small scale such as a jar test. Read and follow
manufacturer's directions for use. A reduction in weed control may occur when drift
control agents are used.
• All equipment must be properly maintained and washed to remove product residues
after use.
BROADCAST APPLICATIONS
Ground
Applications should be made in 3 to 40 gallons of water per acre.
When foliage is dense, spray volume should be increased to ensure coverage of the
target weeds. Flat-fan nozzles will result in the most effective application of Touchdown
CT. Spray boom and nozzle heights must be adjusted to provide coverage of target
weed. Flood nozzles may result in reduced weed control due to inadequate coverage.
Do not make direct applications to any body of water.
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Air
Applications should be made in 3 to 15 gallons of water per acre.
Spray should be released at the lowest height consistent with effective weed control and
flight safety. Applications more than 10ft above the canopy should be avoided.
Do not make direct applications to any body of water.
Do not make applications by air to forestry sites or utility rights-of-way.
Use the largest droplet size consistent with good weed control. Formation of very small
droplets may be minimized by appropriate nozzle selection, by orienting nozzles away
from the air stream as much as possible, and by avoiding inappropriate spray boom
pressure. Solid stream or low shear nozzles may be utilized to reduce small droplet
formation. These nozzles direct the fluid parallel to the existing airflow to reduce shear
effects. Other techniques may include reducing the fan angle of flat fan nozzles if used,
or reducing the deflector plate angle if deflector type nozzles are used. Ensure the
spray is released alan appropriate distance below the airfoil.
For best results, each specific aerial application vehicle used should be quantifiably
pattern tested for aerial application of Touchdown CT initially and every year thereafter.
To minimize drift, it is suggested aerial application equipment produce the following
minimum spray deposition characteristics:
Volume Median Diameter (VMD)
Volume Diameter (VD) {O.g}
) 400 microns
) 200 microns
Prolonged exposure of Touchdown CT to uncoated steel surfaces may result in
corrosion and possible failure of the part. The maintenance of an organic coating
(paint) which meets aerospace specification MIL-C-38413 may prevent corrosion. To
prevent corrosion of exposed parts, thoroughly wash aircraft after each day of spraying
to remove residues of Touchdown CT accumulated during spraying or from spills.
Landing gear are most susceptible.
For aerial application in California, refer to the Federal Supplemental Label for aerial
application for specific instructions, restrictions, and requirements. For aerial
application, consult with State or local authorities regarding any additional requirements
for aerial treatments. Banvel tank mixtures may not be applied by air in California.
Do not make direct applications to any body of water.
SHIELDED/HOODED APPLICATION
Use shielded/hooded sprayers to control weeds between rows while protecting the crop
from the herbicide. Keep shields/hoods as close to the ground as possible and avoid
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ground speed in excess of 5 mph. Use appropriate nozzles, spacing, and pressure to
achieve coverage without allowing spray to touch or drift onto the crop. Maintain
equipment in good operating condition to prevent leakage or dripping onto the crop.
Refer to state extension service recommendations and equipment manufacturers'
guidelines for more information on proper operation of shielded/hooded sprayers.
SPOT TREATMENTS
For annual weeds less than 6 inches, use a 0.4 to 0.7% v/v solution. For annual weeds
over 6 inches, use a 0.7 to 1.1 % v/v solution. Use a 0.7 to 1.5% v/v solution for most
perennials (see Table 3 for specific rates and timing). When using motorized spot spray
equipment (rider bar), use a 2.2% v/v solution. See Spot Spray Dilution Table below for
rates of Touchdown CT/volume of finished spray solution. Spray the solution on
actively growing weeds until uniformly wet but not to the point of runoff. Retreat 14 to
21 days later if regrowth occurs.
Touchdown CT Spot Spray Dilution Table
To Make This Volume
Solution
Strength 1 gallon 10 gallons 25 gallons 100 gallons
0.4% 0.5 fl oz 5 fI oz 12 fI oz 3 pt
0.7% 0.9 fl oz 9 fl oz 1.4 pt 5.6 pt
0.9% 1.2 fl oz 12 fI oz 1.9 pt 3.8 qt
1.1% 1.4 fl oz 14 fI oz 2.2 pt 4.4 qt
1.5% 1.9 fl oz 1.2 pt 3 pt 1.5 gal
2.2% 2.8 fl oz 1.8 pt 4.4 pt 2.2 gal
5% 6.4 fl oz 4.0 pt 10 pt 5 gal
10% 12.8floz 1 gal 2.5 gal 10 gal
For use in backpack sprayers, it is suggested that the recommended amount of
Touchdown CT be mixed with water in a large container. Fill sprayer with the mixed
solution.
WIPER APPLICATION
Touchdown CT may be applied using a wiper or "wick" applicator (e.g. rope, sponge, or
porous plastic applicators) for selective control or suppression of annual and perennial
weeds which become taller than the crop or desirable vegetation. Mix 3 qt of
Touchdown CT in 2 gallons of water unless directed otherwise in this label (See Use
Precautions and Restrictions for Berries, Fruits, Nuts, and Vines). Precautions
should be taken to avoid contact with crops or desirable vegetation. Equipment should
be operated at speeds of 5 mph or less. Use slower speeds where weeds are dense.
For improved control, make two applications in opposite directions.
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Hand-Held and High-Volume Equipment
For applications made on a spray-to-wet basis, spray coverage should be uniform and
complete. Do not spray to the point of runoff. Use coarse sprays only.
For control of weeds listed in Table 1 (Annual Weeds Controlled), apply a 0.5%
solution of Touchdown CT to weeds less than 6 inches in height or runner length. For
annual weeds over 6 inches tall, or unless otherwise specified, use a 1 % solution.
Apply prior to seed head formation in grass or bud formation in broad leaf weeds.
For harder-to-control perennials, such as bermudagrass, Canada thistle, dock, field
bindweed, hemp dogbane, and milkweed, use a 2% solution.
For low volume directed spray applications, use a 5 t010% solution of Touchdown CT
for control or partial control of annual weeds, perennial weeds, or woody brush and
trees. Spray coverage should be uniform with at least 50 percent of the foliage
contacted. When spraying large woody brush and trees with dense and thick foliage or
multiple sprouts, spray both sides to ensure adequate coverage.
Injection Systems
Touchdown CT may be used in aerial or ground injection spray systems. It may be
. used as a liquid concentrate or diluted prior to injecting into the spray stream. Do not
mix Touchdown CT with the undiluted concentrate of other products when using
injection systems unless specifically recommended.
CDA EQUIPMENT
For control of annual weeds with hand held equipment, apply a 20% solution of
Touchdown CT at a flow rate of 2 fl oz per minute and a walking speed of 1.5 mph (1
qtlA). For perennial weeds, use a 20 to 30% solution of Touchdown CT at a flow rate of
2 oz per minute and a walking speed of 0.75 mph (2 to 3 qtlA). For vehicle mounted
equipment, apply in 3 to 15 gallons of water per acre. Refer to the WEEDS
CONTROLLED, WOODY BRUSH AND TREES CONTROLLED sections for application
rates and timing.
Precautions should be taken to avoid contact with crops or desirable vegetation.
LOW VOLUME EQUIPMENT
For low volume directed spray applications, use a 5 t010% solution of Touchdown CT
for control or partial control of annual weeds, perennial weeds, or woody brush and
trees. Spray coverage should be uniform with at least 50 percent of the foliage
contacted. When spraying large woody brush and trees with dense and thick foliage or
multiple sprouts, spray both Sides to ensure adequate coverage.
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Selective Equipment
AVOID CONTACT OF HERBICIDE WITH DESIRABLE VEGETATION.
Touchdown CT may be applied through recirculating spray systems, shielded
applicators, hooded sprayers, wiper applicators, or sponge bars to listed weeds growing
in any noncrop site specified on this label. A recirculating spray system directs the
spray solution onto weeds growing above desirable vegetation. Spray solution not
intercepted by weeds is collected and returned to the spray tank for reuse. Shielded or
hooded sprayers direct the herbicide solution onto weeds, while shielding desirable
vegetation from the herbicide.
Adjust selective applicators so that the lowest spray stream or wiper contact point is at
least 2 inches above the desirable vegetation. Droplets, mist, foam, or splatter of the
herbicide solution settling on desirable vegetation is likely to result in discoloration,
stunting, or destruction.
Better results may be obtained when more of the weed is exposed to the herbicide
solution. Weeds not contacted by the herbicide solution will not be affected. In dense
clumps, severe infestations, or when the height of the weeds varies so that not all
weeds are contacted, repeat treatment may be necessary.
Shielded and Hooded Applicators
For shielded and hooded applicators, use nozzles that provide uniform coverage within
the treated area. Keep shields on these sprayers adjusted to protect desirable
vegetation.
Wiper Applicators and Sponge Bars
Equipment must be designed, maintained, and operated to prevent the herbicide
solution from contacting desirable vegetation. Apply at ground speeds of 5 mph or less.
Use slower speeds where weeds are dense. For improved control, make 2 applications
in opposite directions.
Do not use wiper equipment when weeds are wet.
Use the spray solution within 24 hours of mixing.
For Rope or Sponge Wick Applicators: Mix 1 to 2 gallons of Touchdown CT in 2
gallons of water to prepare a 33 to 75 % solution. Apply this solution to weeds listed in
this section.
For Porous Plastic Applicators and Pressure Feed Systems: Mix 1 gallon of
Touchdown CT in 2 gallons of water to prepare a 33% solution up to using the product
undiluted as a 100% solution. Apply this solution to weeds listed in this section.
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When applied as directed, Touchdown CT controls the following weeds:
Corn, volunteer
Panicum, Texas
Rye, common
Shattercane
Sicklepod
Spimishneedles
Starbur, bristly
When applied as directed, Touchdown CT suppresses the following weeds:
Beggarweed, Florida
Bermudagrass
Dogbane, hemp
Dogfennel
Guineagrass
Johnsongrass
Milkweed
Nightshade, silverleaf
Pigweed, redroot
Ragweed, common
Ragweed, giant
Smutgrass
Sunflower
Thistle, Canada
Thistle, musk
Vaseygrass
Velvetleaf
SITE AND USE DIRECTIONS - NONAGRICULTURAL USE AREAS
Unless otherwise specified, applications may be made to control any weeds listed in the
annual, perennial, and woody brush tables (Table 1, 2, and 3). Refer to the
APPLICATION PROCEDURES section for additional rate information.
TANK MIXES
Refer to use sections for tank mixes. Tank mixes of Touchdown CT with other
pesticides, fertilizers, or any other additives except as specified on this label or other
approved Syngenta supplemental labeling may result in tank mix incompatibility or
unsatisfactory performance. It is recommended that the compatibility of any tank mix
combination be tested on a small scale such as a jar test before actual tank mixing.
Always refer to labels of other pesticide products for mixing directions and precautions
which may differ from those outlined here. Use in accordance with the most restrictive
of label limitations and precautions. No label dosage rates should be exceeded. This
product cannot be mixed with any product containing a label prohibition against such
mixing.
Tank Mixing Recommendations:
1. Fill spray tank ~ full with clean water.
2. Begin tank agitation and continue throughout mixing and spraying.
3. Add AMS (if used).
4. Add dry formulations (WP, OF, etc.) to tank.
5. Add liquid formulations (SC, EC, L, etc.) to tank.
6. Add Touchdown CT.
7. Fill remainder of spray tank.
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SPRAY ADDITIVES
Ammonium Sulfate (AMS)
Control of annual and perennial weeds with Touchdown CT may be improved by adding
dry ammonium sulfate at 0.5% by weight or 4.25 to 17 Ib/100 gallons of water. Liquid
formulations of AMS may be used at an equivalent rate. Do not reduce use rates of
Touchdown CT when using AMS.
Drift Control Agents
Drift control agents may be used with Touchdown CT.
Dyes/Colorants
Dyes or colorants approved for agricultural use can be used in spray solutions of
Touchdown CT. Use according to manufacturer's direction. Addition of these
dyes/colorants may reduce performance, especially at low dilution rates.
When an adjuvant is to be used with the product, the use of an adjuvant that meets the
standards of the Chemical Producers and Distributors Association (CDPA) adjuvant
certification program is recommended.
SPECIFIC USE DIRECTIONS - NONAGRICULTURAL USE AREAS
This section is organized alphabetically by nonagricultural use site description. There
may be several application sites listed in a category.
FARMSTEADS (NbNCROP)
Method of Application: General nonselective weed control, trirri-and-edge, chemical
mowing, cut stumps, and habitat management.
Applications can be made in noncrop areas on the farm including:
Barrier strips
Ditchbanks
Dry ditches and dry canals
Equipment areas
Farm buildings
Farm roads
Farmyards
Fence rows
Fuel storage areas
Rig hts-of-way
Shelterbelts
Soil bank land
Follow directions listed in the APPLICATION DIRECTIONS, SPRAY ADDITIVES, and
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APPLICATION EQUIPMENT AND TECHNIQUES sections. Refer to the WEEDS
CONTROLLED, WOODY BRUSH AND TREES CONTROLLED sections for rates and
timing.
Tank Mixtures for Farmsteads
Refer to the ANNUAL WEED CONTROL section, Table 1, for application rates and
timing. For annual weeds, use 0.7 to 2.9 qtlA of this product when weeds are less than
6 inches tall and 1.1 to 2.9 qtlA when weeds are greater than 6 inches tall.
Refer to the PERENNIAL WEED CONTROL section, Table 3, for application rates and
timing. For perennial weeds, apply 1.5 to 3.6 qtlA in these tank mixes. For tank
mixtures with these products through backpack sprayers, handguns, or other high
volume spray-to-wet applications, see the APPLICATION EQUIPMENT AND
TECHNIQUES section of this label for specified rates.
Touchdown CT can be tank mixed with the following products:
Banvel®
Oirex
Oiuron
Princep Caliber 90
Simazine
Surflan
2,4-0
Refer to individual product labels for precautionary statements, restrictions, rates, and a
list of weeds controlled.
Chemical Mowing
Touchdown CT will suppress perennial grasses listed in this section to serve as a
substitute for mowing. Apply Touchdown CT at a rate of 3 to 6 fI oz/A. Use 3 to 4 fl oz
of this product per acre when treating Kentucky bluegrass. Apply treatments in 10 to 20
gallons of spray solution per acre. Chemical mowing applications may be made along
farm ditches and other parts of farmsteads.
Use only in areas where some temporary injury or discoloration of perennial grasses
can be tolerated.
Cut Stumps
Alder
Eucalyptus
Madrone
Oak
Reed, giant
Salt-cedar
Sweetgum
Tan oak
Willow
Touchdown CT will control regrowth of cut stumps and resprouts of many types of
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woody brush and tree species, some of which are listed. Apply Touchdown CT using
suitable equipment to ensure coverage of the entire cambium. Cut trees or resprouts
close to the soil surface. Apply a 50 to 100% solution of Touchdown CT completely
covering the freshly cut surface immediately after cutting. Application delay may result
in reduced performance. For best results, applications should be made during periods
of active growth and full leaf expansion.
FORESTRY AND UTILITY RIGHTS-OF-WAY USES
Touchdown CT may be used for the control or partial control of woody brush, trees,
annual, and perennial weeds in forestry and utility sites. Touchdown CT also may be
used in preparing or establishing wildlife openings within these sites, for maintaining
logging roads, and for side trimming along utility rights-of-way (including electrical
power; pipeline and telephone rights-of-way; and utility sites such as substations).
Do not apply this product to any body of water.
Do not apply this product by air to forestry and utility rights-of-way.
Broadcast applications can be made at 1.4 to 7.2 qtlA in 10 to 60 galions/A by ground.
Spray to wet applications can be made with a handgun, backpack, or mistblower
applicator with a 0.75 to 2% spray solution. For low volume directed spray applications,
use a 5 to 10% solution of Touchdown CT. Handguns, backpack, or mistblower
applicators can be used. For low volume directed spray applications, coverage should
be uniform with at least 50 percent of the foliage contacted. Coverage of the top one
half of the plant is important for best results.
Refer to the WEEDS, WOODY BRUSH AND TREES CONTROLLED sections for use
rates. For best results, apply to actively growing woody brush and trees after full leaf
expansion and before fall color and leaf drop. Increase rates within the specified range
for control of perennial weeds any time after emergence and before seed heads, flowers,
or berries appear.
Use the lower rates of Touchdown CT within the specified range for control of annual
weeds and actively growing perennial weeds after seed heads, flowers, or berries
appear.
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Tank Mixtures for Use in Forestry Site Preparation and Utility Rights-of-Way
Tank mixtures of Touchdown CT may be used to increase the spectrum of vegetation
controlled, Any specified rate of Touchdown CT may be used in a tank mix.
Arsenal®
Chopper®
Escort®
Garlon™ 3A
Garlon™ 4
Oust XP
Vanquish®
• Only use Garlon 4 tank mixes or use Touchdown CT alone at specified rates in utility
side trimming.
• Ensure that Garlon 3A is thoroughly mixed with water according to label directions
before adding to tank mixture. Ensure adequate agitation at the time Garlon 3A is
added to avoid spray compatibility problems.
• For forestry site preparation, make sure the tank mix product is approved for use
prior to planting desired species.
Refer to individual product labels for precautionary statements, restrictions, rates,
approved uses, and a list of weeds controlled.
Forestry Conifer and Hardwood Release - Directed Spray and Selective
Equipment
Touchdown CT may be applied with selective equipment or as a directed spray for
forestry conifer and hardwood release, including Christmas tree plantations and
silvicultural nurseries. See the APPLICATION PROCEDURES section for
recommended equipment.
Spray to wet applications can be made with a 2% spray solution for control of
undesirable woody brush and trees. Use a 1 to 2% spray solution for most annual and
perennial weeds. For low volume directed spray applications, use a 5-10% solution of
Touchdown CT. Handguns, backpack, or mistblower applicators can be used.
Coverage should be uniform with at least 50 percent of the foliage contacted. Coverage
of the top one-half of the plant is important for best results.
Equipment calibrated for broadcast applications can be used. Use 1.4 to 7.2 qt of
Touchdown CT in 10 to 60 gallons of clean water per acre. Use shielded application
equipment to avoid contact with foliage or green bark of desirable plants.
Wiper application equipment may be used. Refer to the Wiper Applicators and
Sponge Bars section for rate and use directions.
Refer to the WEEDS, WOODY BRUSH AND TREES CONTROLLED sections for use
rates. For best results, apply to actively growing woody brush and trees after full leaf
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expansion and before fall color and leaf drop. Increase rates within the specified range
for control of perennial weeds any time after emergence and before seed heads, flowers,
or berries appear.
Use the lower rates of Touchdown CT within the specified range for control of annual
weeds and actively growing perennial weeds after seed heads, flowers, or berries
appear.
Tank Mixtures for Use in Directed Spray and Selective Equipment
Tank mixtures of Touchdown CT may be used to increase the spectrum of vegetation
controlled. Any specified rate of Touchdown CT may be used in a tank mix.
Arsenal
Garlon 4
Oust XP
• Only use Oust XP tank mixes or use Touchdown CT alone at specified rates in
hardwood plantations.
• Only use Garlon 4 or Arsenal tank mixes or use Touchdown CT alone at specified
rates in pine plantations.
Refer to individual product labels for precautionary statements, restrictions, rates,
approved uses, and a list of trees, woody brush, and weeds controlled.
Forestry Conifer Release - Broadcast Spray
To avoid injury to desirable species, make sure final resting buds have formed and are
well hardened off before fall application or prior to initial bud swelling in the spring.
Touchdown CT can be used as a broadcast spray for conifer forest release. Apply
Touchdown CT at 0.7 to 2.2 qtJA for species listed in the following table.
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Use for Release of the Following Conifer Species Outside the Southern U.S.
Species Scientific Name Remarks
Douglas Fir Pseudotsuga menziesii Apply 0.7 to 1.1 qtlA at end
of first growing season.
Fir Abies spp. ---
Hemlock Tsuga spp. Do not add surfactant.
Injury may result.
Pines Pinus spp. Not for use on loblolly, long
leaf, short leaf, or slash
pine. Apply 0.7 to 1.1 qtA
at end of first growing
season.
Redwood, California Sequoia spp. Do not add surfactant.
Injury may result.
Spruce Picea spp. In Minnesota, up to 2.2
qtlA may be used for
difficult to control woody
brush and trees. In other
areas, apply 0.7 to 1.1 qtlA
at end of first growing
season.
Tank Mixtures for Broadcast Sprays.
Tank mixtures of Touchdown CT may be used to increase the spectrum of vegetation
control.
Arsenal Applicators Concentrate
Oust XP
• In Maine and New Hampshire, use 1 fI oz/A of Arsenal Applicators Concentrate in a
tank mix to control difficult species.
• For Douglas Fir release, use 2 to 6 fI oz/A of Arsenal Applicators Concentrate in a
tank mix with 0.7 to 1.1 qtl A of Touchdown CT.
• For Balsam Fir and Red Spruce release, use 1 to 2.5 fI oz/A of Arsenal Applicators
Concentrate with 1.4 qtlA of Touchdown CT.
• For Jack Pine and White Spruce release, use 1 to 3 ozlA of Oust XP in a tank mix
with 0.7 to 1.4 qtlA of Touchdown CT. For White Pine release, use 1 to 1.5 ozlA of
Oust XP in a tank mix with 0.7 to 1.4 qtlA of Touchdown CT. Over-the-top
applications to established stands can be made. Make sure late summer or final fall
resting buds have formed before application.
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FORESTRY CONIFER RELEASE - BROADCAST - ANNUAL AND PERENNIAL
WEED CONTROL
Touchdown CT may be used for the control of annual weeds and control or suppression
of perennial weeds listed in the WEED CONTROL sections (Table 1 and 2). Make
applications to actively growing weeds as a broadcast spray over the top of labeled
conifers. For best results, apply in a maximum of25 gallons of clean water per acre.
Tank Mixtures for Residual Annual and Perennial Weed Control in Conifer Forests
Touchdown CT in a tank mix with the following residual herbicides can provide residual
control of annual and perennial weeds.
Atrazine
Oust XP
• For Loblolly Pine release, apply 11.5 to 17.3 fl ozlA of Touchdown CT in a tank mix
with 2 to 4 oz/A of Oust XP.
• For Slash Pine release, apply 8.6 to 11.5 fl oz/A of Touchdown CT in a tank mix with
2 to 4 ozlA of Oust XP.
• These applications can be made to newly planted pines. For best results, apply
after emergence of annual and perennial weeds in the spring or early summer. May
and June applications are often the best.
• For Douglas Fir release, apply 0.7 qtlA of Touchdown CT in a tank mix with 4 Ib
a.i.lA. Do not add surfactant. Applications can only be made to Douglas firs
established at least one full growing season; Apply in early spring (mid-March to
early April) before bud swell. Injury will occur if applications are made after bud
swell.
Refer to individual product labels for precautionary statements, restrictions, rates,
approved uses, and a list of trees, woody brush, and weeds controlled.
Note: For all of the following use sites on this label, refer to Tables 1-4 for specific rates
unless otherwise noted below.
HABITAT MANAGEMENT AND HABITAT RESTORATION
Touchdown CT may be used to control exotic and other undesirable vegetation in
habitat management and natural areas, including rangeland and wildlife refuges.
Applications can be made to allow recovery of native plant species, prior to planting
desirable native species, and for similar broad spectrum vegetation control
requirements in habitat management areas. Spot treatments can be made to
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selectively remove unwanted plants for habitat maintenance and enhancement.
Touchdown CT can be tank mixed with the following products:
Banvel
Direx®
Diuron
Princep® Caliber 90®
Simazine
Surflan
Vanquish
2,4-0
Refer to individual product labels for precautionary statements, restrictions, rates, and a
list of weeds controlled.
Wildlife Food Plots
Touchdown CT may be used for site preparation for control of annual and perennial
weeds prior to planting wildlife food plots. Any wildlife food species may be planted or
native species may be allowed to repopulate the area after applying Touchdown CT. If
tillage is needed to prepare a seedbed, wait 7 days after application before tillage.
ORNAMENTAL AND PLANT NURSERY USES
For specific use rates, refer to WEEDS CONTROLLED AND WOODY BRUSH AND
TREES CONTROLLED section for annual and perennial weed control.
Touchdown CT may be postdirected around established woody ornamental species
such as arborvitae, azalea, boxwood, crabapple, euonymus, fir, Douglas fir, jojoba,
hollies, lilac, magnolia, maple, oak, privet, pine, spruce, and yew. Touchdown CT may
also be used to trim-and-edge around trees, buildings, greenhouses, shadehouses,
sidewalks and roads, potted plants, and other objects in a nursery setting.
Desirable plants may be protected from the spray solution by using shields or coverings
made of cardboard or other impermeable material. TOUCHDOWN CT IS NOT
RECOMMENDED FOR USE AS AN OVER-THE-TOP BROADCAST SPRAY IN
ORNAMENTALS. Care must be exercised to avoid contact of spray, drift, or mist with
foliage or green bark of established ornamentals.
When applying Touchdown CT to control weeds in and around shadehouses and
greenhouses, desirable vegetation must not be present and air circulation fans must be
off.
To aid in renovation of pastures, Touchdown CT may be applied at 7.2 to 46 fI oz/A to
dormant pastures. Applications of Touchdown CT to green, nondormant plant tissue of
desirable species will cause stunting, plant injury, or plant death.
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TURFGRASS USES (INCLUDING ROADSIDES)
Touchdown CT may be used on turf in any areas described in NONAGRICULTURAL
USE AREAS.
Chemical Mowing
Touchdown CT, at 4.3 fI oz in 10 to 40 gallons of water per acre, will suppress Kentucky
bluegrass and seNe as a substitute for mowing.
Touchdown CT, at 5.8 fl oz (0.5 pt) in 10 to 40 gallons of water per acre, will suppress
fine fescue, orchardgrass, quackgrass, or tall fescue and seNe as a substitute for
mowing.
To.uchdown CT, at 2.9 to 3.6 fl oz in 10 to 40 gallons of water per acre, will suppress
some annual grasses such as ryegrass, wild barley, and wild oats growing in coarse turf
on roadsides or other industrial areas. Make applications while the annual grasses are
actively growing and before the seed heads reach the boot stage of development.
Treatment may cause injury to the desired grasses.
Dormant Bermudagrass
Touchdown CT may be used to control or partially control many winter annual weeds
and tall fescue for effective release in dormant bermudagrass. Treat only when turf is
dormant and prior to spring greenup. Apply 6 to 46 fl oz of Touchdown CT in 10 to
40 gallons of water per acre to control winter annuals less than 6 inches in height and
tall fescue at or beyond the 4 to 6 leaf stage.
Dormant Bahiagrass
Touchdown CT may be used to control or partially control many winter annual weeds
and tall fescue for effective release of dormant bahiagrass. Treat only when turf is
dormant and prior to spring greenup. Apply 6 to 46 fI oz of Touchdown CT in 10 to 40
gallons of water per acre to control winter annuals less than 6 inches in height arid tall
fescue at or beyond the 4 to 6 leaf stage.
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Rates to Achieve Control (C) or Suppression (5) in Dormant 8ermudagrass and
8ahiagrass
Touchdown CT fluid ozlacre
Weed Species 5.8 8.6 11.5 17.3 23
Barley, little S C
Bedstraw, catchweed S C
Bluegrass, annual S C
Chervil S C
Chickweed, common S C
Clover, crimson * S S C
Clover, largehop * S S C
Fescue, tall * * * * S
Geranium, Carolina * * S S C
Henbit * S C
Ryegrass, Italian * * S C
Speedwell, corn S C
Vetch, common * * S C
*These rates apply only to sites where an established competitive turf is present.
Tank Mix with Oust XP - Dormant 8ermudagrass
Touchdown CT can be tank mixed with Oust XP for residual control. Apply 6 to 48 fI oz
of Touchdown CT with 0.25 to 1 oz of Oust XP per acre. Use where some temporary
injury or discoloration to a desirable bermudagrass stand can be tolerated. Use a
maximum of 1 oz of Oust XP to minimize injury and avoid delays in greenup.
Actively Growing Bermudagrass
Touchdown CT may be used to control or partially control many annual and perennial
weeds for effective release in actively growing, well established bermudagrass. Apply
12 to 36 fI oz of Touchdown CT in 10 to 40 gallons of spray solution per acre. Use the
lower rate when treating annual weeds below 6 inches in height or runner length. Use
the higher rate as weeds increase in size or as they approach flower or seedhead
formation. These rates will also provide partial control of the following perennial
species:
Bahiagrass
Bluestem, silver
Fescue, tall
Johnsongrass*
Trumpetcreeper**
Vaseygrass
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* Johnsongrass is controlled at the higher rate.
**Suppression at the higher rate only.
Use only on well-established bermudagrass. Bermudagrass injury may occur but
regrowth will occur under moist conditions. Repeat applications are not advised in the
same season.
Tank Mix with Oust XP - Actively Growing Bermudagrass
Touchdown CT can be tank mixed with Oust XP for residual control. Apply 12 to 23 fl
oz of Touchdown CT with 1 to 2 oz of Oust XP per acre. Use lower rates of both
products when treating annual weeds below 6 inches in height or runner length. Use
the higher rates of both products as weeds increase in size or as they approach flower
or seed head formation. These rates will also provide partial control of the following
perennial species:
Bahiagrass
Bluestem, silver
Broomsedge
Dallisgrass
Dock, curly
Dogfennel
Fescue, tall
Johnsongrass
Poor Joe
Trumpetcreeper
Vaseygrass
Vervain, blue
Use only on well-established bermudagrass. Bermudagrass injury may occur but
regrowth will occur under moist conditions. Repeat applications are not advised in the
same season.
Tank Mix with Oust XP - Dormant Bahiagrass
Touchdown CT can be tank mixed with Oust XP for residual control. Apply 6 to 46 fI oz
of Touchdown CT with 0.25 to 0.5 oz of Oust XP per acre. Use where some temporary
injury or discoloration to a desirable bahiagrass stand can be tolerated.
Actively Growing Bahiagrass
Touchdown CT, at 4 fI oz in 10 to 40 gallons of spray solution per acre, may be used to
suppress vegetative growth and inhibit seedhead formation of actively growing
bahiagrass for approximately 45 days. Make applications 1 to 2 weeks after green-up
or after mowing to a height of 3 to 4 inches. Applications must be made before
seed head emergence. Suppression can be extended to 120 days with an application of
Touchdown CT at 3 floz, followed in 45 days with an application at 1.5 to 3 fl oz. Do not
make more than 2 applications per year.
Tank Mix with Oust XP - Actively Growing Bahiagrass
Touchdown CT can be tank mixed with Oust XP for residual control. One to 2 weeks
following an initial spring mowing, apply 4 fl oz. of Touchdown CT with 0.25 oz of Oust
XP. Do not make more than one application per year.
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8ahiagrass Seedhead and Vegetative Suppre$sion - Touchdown CT, at 4.3 fI oz in
10 to 25 gallons of spray solution per acre, may be used to suppress vegetative growth
and inhibit seed head formation of actively growing bahiagrass for approximately 45
days. Make applications 1 to 2 weeks after green-up or after mowing to a height of 3-4
inches. Applications must be made before seed head emergence. Suppression can be
extended to 120 days with an application of Touchdown CT at 2.9 fl oz, followed in 45
days with an application at 1.4 to 2.8 fl oz. Do not make more than 2 applications per
year.
Annual Grass Suppression in Rough Turf - Touchdown CT, at 2.9 to 3.6 fI oz in 10 to
40 gallons of spray solution per acre, may be used to suppress growth of some annual
grasses (such as annual ryegrass, wild barley, and wild oats) growing in coarse turf on
roadsides or other industrial areas. Make applications when annual grasses are
actively growing and before seed heads are in the boot stage. Treatments after
seed head emergence may cause injury to desired grasses.
Renovation; Seed or Sod Production
Touchdown CT may be used to renovate turf in any areas described in
NONAGRICULTURAL USE AREAS.
Touchdown CT controls most existing vegetation prior to renovating turfgrass areas or
establishing turfgrass grown for seed or sod. For maximum control of existing
vegetation, delay planting or sodding to determine if any regrowth from escaped
underground plant parts occurs. Where repeat treatments are necessary, sufficient
regrowth must be attained prior to application. For warm season grasses such as
bermudagrass, summer or fall applications provide the best control where existing
vegetation is growing under mowed turfgrass management. Apply Touchdown CT after
omitting at least one regular mowing to allow sufficient growth for good interception of
the spray.
Use Precautions and Restrictions for Turfgrass Uses
• Do not feed or graze turfgrass grown for seed or sod production for 8 weeks
following application.
• Do not disturb soil or underground plant parts before treatment. Tillage or
renovation techniques such as vertical mowing, coring, or slicing should be delayed
for 7 days after application to allow translocation into underground plant parts.
• Desirable turfgrasses may be planted following the above procedures. Hand-held
equipment may be used for spot treatment of unwanted vegetation growing in
existing turfgrass. Broadcast or hand-held equipment may be used to control sod
remnants or other unwanted vegetation after sod is harvested.
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• Application of rates greater than 12 fI ozlA of Touchdown CT may result in injury or
delayed green-up in highly maintained areas, such as golf courses and lawns.
• Oust XP tank mixes should not be used in highly maintained turfgrass.
• Use only in areas where some temporary injury or discoloration of perennial grasses
can be tolerated.
ROADSIDES
For specific use rates, refer to WEEDS CONTROLLED, WOODY BRUSH AND TREES
CONTROLLED section.
Touchdown CT may be used on road shoulders, medians, and landscape areas. It may
be applied with boom sprayers, shielded boom sprayers, high-volume off-center
nozzles, hand-held equipment, and similar equipment.
Touchdown CT may be used to control weeds growing under guardrails and around
signposts and other objects along the roadside.
Touchdown CT may be used as a spot treatment to control unwanted vegetation
growing along roadsides.
Touchdown CT may be tank mixed with the following products for shoulder, guardrail,
spot, and bare ground treatments:
Banvel
Diuron
Endurance
Escort
Krovar
Oust XP
Pendulum
Princep
Ronstar
Sahara
Simazine
Surflan
Telar
Vanquish
2,4-D
OTHER NONAGRICULTURAL USE AREAS; INDUSTRIAL SITES; PARKS;
RAILROADS; RESIDENTIAL AND RECREATIONAL
Touchdown CT may be used in industrial sites, parks, railroads and residential and
recreational areas. It may be applied with any application equipment described in this
label. Touchdown CT may be used to trim-and-edge around objects in nonagricultural
use sites, for spot treatment of unwanted vegetation, and to eliminate unwanted weeds
growing in established shrub beds or ornamental plantings. Touchdown CT may be
used prior to planting an area to ornamentals, flowers, turfgrass (sod or seed), or prior
to laying asphalt or beginning construction projects.
Nonagricultural Use Areas and Industrial Sites
Repeated applications of Touchdown CT may be used, as weeds emerge, to maintain
bare ground.
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Tank Mixtures for Nonagricultural Use Areas and Industrial Sites
Touchdown CT can be tank mixed with the following herbicides for control of emerged
annual weeds and control or partial control of perennial weeds, woody brush, and trees.
Arsenal Karmex Sahara®
Banvel Krovar® Simazine
Barricade® Pendulum® Surflan®
Diuron Plateau® Telar®
Endurance® Princep® Vanquish
Escort Ronstar® 2,4-0
Tank Mix with Oust XP - Perennial Weed Control
Touchdown CT, applied at 1.4 to 2.8 pt in a tank mix with Oust XP at 2 to 4 oz/A, will
provide control or suppression of the following perennial weeds:
Bahiagrass
Bermudagrass
Broomsedge
Dallisgrass
Dock, curly
Dogfennel
Fescue, tall
Johnsongrass
Poor Joe
Quackgrass
Vaseygrass
Vervain, blue
Refer to individual product labels for precautionary statements, restrictions, rates,
approved uses, and a list of weeds controlled.
Railroads
For specific use rates, refer to WEEDS CONTROLLED, WOODY BRUSH AND TREES
CONTROLLED section.
Touchdown CT may be used to maintain bare ground on railroad ballast and shoulders.
Repeat applications of Touchdown CT may be used, as weeds emerge, to maintain
bare ground. Touchdown CT may be used to control tall-growing weeds to improve
line-of-sight at railroad crossings and reduce the need for mowing along rights-of-way.
For crossing applications, up to 80 gallons of spray solution per acre may be used.
Touchdown CT may be tank mixed with the following products for ballast, shoulder,
spot, bare ground, and crossing treatments.
Arsenal Hyvar® Spike®
Banvel Krovar Telar
Diuron Oust XP Vanquish
Escort Sahara 2,4-0
Garlon
TM
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Woody Brush and Tree Management
For specific use rates, refer to WEEDS CONTROLLED, WOODY BRUSH AND TREES
CONTROLLED section.
Touchdown CT may be used to control woody brush and tree weeds in any area
described in USE AREAS.
Apply Touchdown CT as a broadcast spray, using boom-type or boom less nozzles.
Apply a 0.75 to 2% solution of Touchdown CT when using high-volume spray-to-wet
applications. Use a 5 to 10% solution of Touchdown CT when using low volume
directed sprays for spot treatment.
For weeds that have been mowed, grazed, or cut; allow regrowth to occur prior to
treatment. Reduced results may occur when treating weeds heavily covered with dust.
Tank Mixtures for Woody Brush Control on Railroad Rights-of Way
Touchdown CT can be tank mixed with the following products for enhanced control of
woody brush and trees.
Arsenal
Escort
Garlon
Tordon®
Cut Stumps
Touchdown CT will control regrowth of cut stumps and resprouts of many types of
woody brush and tree species, some of which are listed. Apply Touchdown CT using
suitable equipment to ensure coverage of the entire cambium. Cut trees or resprouts
close to the soil surface. Apply a 50 to 100% solution of Touchdown CT completely
covering the freshly cut surface immediately after cutting. Application delay may result
in reduced performance. For best results, applications should be made during periods
of active growth and full leaf expansion. Avoid applications during peak sap flow in
spring.
Alder
Coyote Brush
Dogwood
Eucalyptus
Hickory
Madrone
Maple
Oak
Poplar
Reed, giant
Salt-cedar
Sweetgum
Tan oak
Willow
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Note: Avoid making cut stump applications when roots of desirable adjacent trees may
have grafted onto the roots of the cut stump.
Tree Injections and Frill Applications
Touchdown CT may be used to control woody brush and trees by using injection and
frill applications in any areas described in NONAGRICULTURAL USE AREAS.
Apply the equivalent of 1 ml of this product per each 2 to 3 inches of trunk diameter at
breast height (DBH). For best results, apply a 25 to 100% solution of Touchdown CT to
a continuous frill or to evenly spaced cuts around the tree below all branches. In larger
diameter trees, better results are achieved by applying diluted material to a continuous
frill or more closely spaced cuttings.
Avoid runoff in species that exude sap freely by making frills or cuts at an oblique angle,
producing a cupping effect. Use Touchdown CT in an undiluted form. For best results,
avoid applications during peak sap flow in the spring. Make applications during periods
of active growth and after full leaf expansion.
Following is a partial list of species that can be controlled using this technique.
Black gum1
Dogwood1
Hickory1
Maple, red1
1 Partial Control
Oak
Poplar
Sweetgum
Sycamore
Note: Avoid making injection or frill applications when roots of desirable adjacent trees
may have grafted onto the roots of the cut stump.
WEEDS CONTROLLED, WOODY BRUSH AND TREES CONTROLLED
Water volumes of 3 to 40 gallons per acre by ground equipment and 3 to 15 gallons by
air are recommended. Use the minimum spray volume that provides adequate
coverage.
When tank mixing with residual herbicides, refer to the individual crop section for
recommendations.
Apply to actively growing weeds.
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WEEDS CONTROLLED
Table 1: Annual Weed Control - Touchdown CT Rates
Touchdown CT
Fluid Ounces Per Acre
Maximum Weed Hei~htlLength
Weed Species Scientific Name 3" 6" 12" 18" 24"
Barley Hordeum vulgare 12 12 12 12 17
Barnyardgrass Echinochloa crus-galli 24 24 35
Bittercress Cardamine spp. 12 12 12 17
Bluegrass, annual Poa annua 12 12 12
Bluegrass, bulbous Poa bulbosa 12 12 12
Brome, downy Bromus tectorum 12 12 17
Brome, Japanese Bromus japonicus 12 12 17 24 24
Buckwheat, wild" Polygonum convolvulus 24
Buffalobur Solanum rostra tum 24 35 35
Buttercup"' Ranunculus spp. 12 12 12 17
Carolina geranium" Geranium carolinianum 24 35
Carpetweed Mullugo verticil/ata 17 17 24
Cheat Bromus secalinus 12 12 17 17
Cheatgrass Bromus tectorum 12 12 17 17
Chickweed, common Stellaria media 17 17 17 24
Chickweed, mouseear Cerastium vulgatum 12 12 17 17
Cocklebur, common Xanthium strumarium 12 12 12 17 24
Coreopsis, plains Coreopsis tinctoria 17 17 24 35
Corn" Zea mays 12 12 17 24 24
CrabgrassO Digitaria spp. 12 17 24
Crowfootgrass Dactyloctenium 12 24 48
aeayptium
Cutleaf Oenothera laciniata 24 35
eveningprimrose
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Deadnettle, purple Lamium purpureum 24 24 35
Devil's-claw Proboscidea louisianica 17 24
(unicorn plant)
Dwarfdandelion Krigia cespitosa 12 12 12 12
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Touchdown CT
Fluid Ounces Per Acre
Maximum Weed Hei~htlLength
Weed Species Scientific Name 3" 6" 12" 18" 24"
Fall panicum Panicum 12 24 35
dichotomiflorum
Falsedandelion Pyrrhopappus 17 17 17 17
carolinianus
Falseflax, small seed Camelina microcarpa 12 12 12
Fiddleneck Amsinckia spp. 17 17 35
Filaree Erodium spp. 24 24 35
Fleabane, annual Erigeron ann us 24 24 35
Fleabane, hairy Conyza bonariensis 24 24 35
Fleabane, rough Erigeron strigosus 17 17 24
Florida pusley Richardia scabra 24 35
Foxtails Setaria spp. 12 12 17 24
Goatgrass, jOinted Aegilops cylindrica 12 12 17
Goosegrass Eleusine indica 17 24 35
Grain sorghum (milo) Sorghum bicolor 12 12 17 24
Groundcherry Physalis spp. 17 24
Groundsel, common Senecio vulgaris 17 17 24
Hemp sesbania Sesbania exaltata 17 29 35
Henbir' Lamium amplexicaule 24 24 35
Horseweed/Marestail Conyza canadensis 17 17 24 35
Jimsonweed Datura stramonium 24 24 24 35
Johnsongrass, seedling Sorghum halepense 12 12 17 24 35
Knotweed Polygonum aviculare 24 24 35
Kochia" Kochia scoparia 17 17 24
Lambsquarters, Chenopodium album 17 24 35 35
common
Lettuce, prickly Lactuca serrio/a 17 17 24
Little barley Hordeum pussillum 12 12 17
London rocket Sisymbrium irio 12 12 24 24 24
Mayweed Anthemis cotula 17 24 35 35
Morninggloryb,f Ipomoea spp. 24 35
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Touchdown CT
Fluid Ounces Per Acre
Maximum Weed Hei ~htlLength
Weed Species Scientific Name 3" 6" 12" 18" 24"
Mustard, blue Chorispora ten ella 12 12 17 24
Mustard, tansy Descurainia pinnata 12 12 17 24
Mustard, tumble Sisymbrium altissimum 12 12 17 24
Mustard, wild Brassica kaber 12 12 17 24
Nightshade, black Solanum nigrum 17 24 35
Nightshade, hairy Solanum sarrachoides 17 24 35
Sendtner
Oats A vena sativa 12 17 24 24
Oats, wild Avena fatua 12 17 24 24
Panicum, Texas Panicum texanum 12 12 24 35 35
Pennycress, field Thlaspi arvense 12 12 17
Pigweed Amaranthus spp. 17 17 17 24 29
Prickly sida
(Teaweed)7
Sida spinosa 24 35
Puncturevine Tribulus terrestris 24 35
Purslane, common Portulaca· oleracea 35 35
Rabbitsfootg rass Polypogon 24 24
monspeliensis
Ragweed, common Ambrosia artemisiifolia 17 17 24 35
Ragweed, giant Ambrosia trifida 17 17 24 35
Rockpurslane Redmaids Calandrinia spp. 24 24
Rye Secale cere ale 12 12 24 24 35
Ryegrass, Italian Lolium multiflorum 24 24 35
Sandbur, field Cenchrus incertus 12 12 17
Sandbur, southern Cenchrus echinatus 12 12 17
Shattercane Sorghum bicolor 12 12 17 24
Shepherdspurse Capsella bursa-pastoris 12 12 17
Smartweed Polygonum persicaria 24 24 35
(Iadysthumb)
Smartweed, Polygonum 24 24 35
Pennsylvania pensylvanicum
Sowthistle, annual Sonchus oleraceus 24 24 35
Speedwell, purslane Veronica peregrine 12 12 12
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Touchdown CT
Fluid Ounces Per Acre
Maximum Weed Height/Length
Weed Species Scientific Name 3" 6" 12" 18" 24"
Sprangletop Leptochloa spp. 12 12 17 24
Spurge, prostrate Euphorbia spp. 17 17 24
Spurge, spotted Euphorbia maculata 17 17 24
Spurry, umbrella Holosteum umbel/a tum 17 17
Stinkgrass Eragrostis cilianensis 17 17 17
Sunflower, common Helianthus annuus 12 12 12 17
Thistle, Russian Salsola iberica 24 24 35
Velvet leaf Abutilon theophrasti 24 24 35
Virginia pepperweed Lepidium virginicum 17 17 17 17
Waterhemp Amaranthus spp. 24 24 35
Wheat Triticum aestivum 12 12 24 35
Wild-proso millet Panicum miliaceum 17 17 24 35
Witchgrass Panicum capil/are 17 17 17
Woolly cupgrass Eriochloa villosa 17 17 24
Yellow rocket Barbarea vulgaris 17 17 17 24
11n no-till systems, use 17 oz.lA.
2Maximum runner length. For control of wild buckwheat >3" in runner length, use sequential applications
of 24 oz./A.
3Control will be reduced at the button stage.
4When the predominant weed species include Carolina geranium, cutleaf eveningprimrose, and henbit
that are less than 6 inches tall, Gramoxone Inteon should be considered as an alternative.
sWill not control glyphosate-tolerant volunteer corn.
6Plant diameter.
7Multiple applications may be required.
Touchdown CT will not control glyphosate-resistant weed biotypes. Glyphosate
resistant biotypes can be controlled by timely application of Gramoxone Inteon plus
either 2,4-D and/or a PSI herbicide prior to planting.
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Table 2: Annual Weed Control- Touchdown CT Rates in a Tank Mix with 0.25 Ibs.
a.i.lA of Oicamba or 0.5 Ibs. a.i./A of 2,4-0
Touchdown CT
Maximum Fluid Ounce Per
Weed Species Scientific Name Height/Length Acre
Kochia (dicamba only) . Kochia scoparia 6" 12-17
Lettuce, prickly Lactuca serriola
Morningglory Ipomoea spp.
Ragweed, common Ambrosia ariemisiifolia
Ragweed, giant Ambrosia trifida
Smartweed, Pennsylvania Polygonum pensylvanicum
Velvetleaf Abutilon theophrasti
Cocklebur, common Xanthium strumarium 12"
Fleabane, rough Erigeron strigosus
Horseweed/Marestail* Conyza canadensis
Kochia Kochia scoparia
Lambsquarters, common Chenopodium album
Pigweed Amaranthus spp.
Sunflower, common Helianthus annuus
Thistle, Russian Salsola iberica
Read and follow dicamba and 2,4-D labels
*Glypyhosate-resistant biotypes less than 3 inches tall can be controlled by Gramoxone
Inteon plus either 2,4-D or a triazine-based herbicide.
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Table 3: Perennial Weed Control and Weed Management - Touchdown CT Rates
Used Alone or in Tank Mix with 0.25 Ibs. a.i.lA of picamba or 0.5 Ibs. a.i.lA of 2,4-0
Tank Mix
Spot with 2,4-0
Scientific Spray Quarts or Application Timing and
Weed Species Name %v/v Per Acre Oicamba Remarks
Alfalfa Medicago 1.5 1-1.5 At 6-8 inch stage or more after
sativa final cutting in fall. Deep till 7
days after treatment.
Artichoke, Jerusalem Helianthus 1.5 2.2-3.6 At or after flowering.
tuberosus
Barley, foxtail Hordeum 1.5 0.75-1.6 4 to 6 inch stage.
jubatum
Bentgrass Agrostis spp. 1.5 1.1 Should have at least 3 inches of
growth. Ensure entire crown
area has resumed growth prior
to fall application. Till 7 to 10
days after cmplication.
Bermudagrass Cynodon 1.5 2.2-3.6 Seed heads present; may
dactylon require retreatment.
Bindweed, field Convolvulus 1.5 2.7-3.6 At or after flowering, in late
arvensis summer for best results.
1.4 Yes At or after flowering for control,
multiple applications may be
required. Do not apply by air.
0.7-1.4 Yes For suppression on 'irrigated
agricultural land, by ground
equipment only .. Apply in fall or
following harvest on runners 12
inches or more in length.
Bindweed, field Convolvulus 0.4 Yes For suppression by ground or
(continued) arvensis aerial applications. Apply by air
in fallow and reduced tillage
systems only. Applications
should be delayed until
maximum emergence has
occurred and when vines are
between 6-18 inches in length.
Bluegrass, Kentucky Poa pratensis 1.5 0.75-1.4 Apply at boot to early seed head
stage.
0.75-1.1 For partial control in pasture or
hay crop renovation, apply when
plants are 4-12 inches.
Blueweed, Texas Helianthus 1.5 2.7-3.6 Apply at or beyond bloom. For
ciliaris best results, apply in late
summer or fall, but before a
killing frost.
Brackenfern pteridium 0.7-1.1 2.2-3.3 Fronds fully expanded and at
aquilinum least 18 inches long.
Bromegrass, smooth Bromus 1.5 0.75-1.6 Apply when most plants are at
inermis the boot to early seed head
st~e.
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Tank Mix
Spot with 2,4-0
Scientific Spray Quarts or Application Timing and
Weed Species Name %v/v Per Acre Oicamba Remarks
0.75-1.1 For partial control in pasture or
hay crop renovation, apply to
actively growing plants 4-12
inches in height.
Bursage, woollyleaf Ambrosia grayi 1.5 1.4 Yes Apply to actively growing plants
at or beyond flowering.
0.75 Yes Apply to actively growing plants
at or beyond flowering.
Clover, red Trifolium 1.5 2.2-3.6 Early head to early bud. May
pratense require retreatment.
Clover, white Trifolium
repens
Dandelion Taraxacum 1.5 2.2-3.6 Early bud.
officinale
0.4 Yes Early bud.
Dock, curly Rumex crisp us 1.5 2.2-3.6 Early bud.
0.4 Yes Early bud.
Dogbane, hemp Apocynum 1.5 3.3 Late bud to flower. May require
cannabinum retreatment.
0.4 Yes Actively growing at 6-12 inch
stage for suppression.
Fescue Festuca spp. 1.5 2.2-3.6 Apply when most plants have
reached the early head stage.
Fescue, tall Festuca 1.5 0.75-2.2 Apply 2.2 qts.lA when most
arundinacea plants have reached boot to
early seed head stage.
Fall applications only: Apply
0.75 qUA when plants are 6-12
inches in height. A spring
applied sequential treatment of
0.75 pUA will improve long term
control.
Horsenettle Solanum 1.5 2.2-3.6 Early bud stage
carolinense
Horseradish Armoracia 1.5 3.3 Apply when most plants have
rusticana reached the late bud to early
flower stage in late summer or
fall.
Johnsongrass Sorghum 0.7 0.4-2.2 Apply at boot to head stage and
haiepense in the fall prior to frost. Use 0.7
to 1.4 qts.lA for annual tillage
systems. Use 1.4 to 2.2 qts.lA
on no-till acres. Allow 3-7 days
before tillage.
0.4 For burndown, apply when
plants are 12 inches in height
and allow 3 days before tillage.
Knapweed Centaurea spp. 1.5 3.3 Apply in fall at late bud to flower
stage.
Lespedeza Lespedeza 1.5 2.2-3.6 Apply when most plants have
spp. reached the early bud staae.
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Tank Mix
Spot with 2,4-0
Scientific Spray Quarts or Application Timing and
Weed Species Name %v/v Per Acre Oicamba Remarks
Muhly, wirestem Muhlenbergia 1.5 0.75-1.6 Use 0.75 to 1.6 qts.lA in
frondosa pasture, sod, or noncrop areas.
Spray plants 8 inches or more in
height. Do not till between
harvest and fall applications or
in the fall or spring prior to
spring applications. Allow 3 or
more days after application
before tillage.
Mullein, common Verbascum 1.5 2.2-3.6 Early bud.
thapsus
Nightshade, Solanum 1.5 1.6 Apply when 60% of plants have
silverleaf eleagnifolium berries. Apply fall treatments
before a killing frost.
Nutsedge, purple Cyperus 0.7-1.5 0.4-2.2 Apply 2.2 qts.lA for control of
rotundus nutsedge plants and immature
Nutsedge, yellow Cyperus nutlets attached to treated
esculentus plants. Treat when plants are in
flower or when new nutlets can
be found at rhizome tips.
Nutlets which have not
germinated will not be controlled
and may germinate following
treatment. Sequential
applications: 0.7-1.4 qts.lA
applied to plants in the 3-5 leaf
stage or less than 6 inches tall.
Repeat treatments at this stage
for long term control. For partial
control: apply 0.4-1.4 qts. per
acre. Treat when plants have 3-
5 leaves or less than 6 inches
tall. Repeat treatments at this
stage for long term contro/.
Orchardgrass Dactylis 1.5 0.75-1.6 Apply 1.4 qts.lA on plants at
glomerata early boot to seed head stage.
For partial control in pasture or
hay crop renovation, apply
0.75-:1.1 qts.lA. Apply to
actively growing plants 4-12
inches in height.
In orchardgrass sods rotated to
no-till corn: Apply 0.75-1.1 qts.
Apply to orchardgrass that is a
minimum of 12 inches tall for
spring applications and 6 inches
tall for fall applications. Allow at
least 3 days following
application before planting. A
sequential application of
atrazine will be required for
optimum results.
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Tank Mix
Spot with 2,4-0
Scientific Spray Quarts or Application Timing and
Weed Species Name %v/v Per Acre Oicamba Remarks
Poison hemlock Conium 1.0-1.5 -- Apply as a spray to wet
maculatum treatment. Optimum results are
obtained when plants are
treated at the bud to full-bloom
stage of growth.
Pokeweed, common Phytolacca 1.5 1.1 Apply to actively growing plants
americana up to 24 inches in height.
Quackgrass Agropyron 1.5 0.75-2.2 Apply 0.75-2.2 qts.lA in annual
rep ens cropping systems, or in pastures
and sods where deep tillage is
used. Do not tank mix with a
residual herbicide at the 0.75 qt.
rate. Spray when quackgrass is
6-8 inches in height. Do not till
between haNest and fall
applications or in the fall or
spring prior to spring
application. Allow 3 or more
days after application before
tillage.
1.6-2.2 Apply in pastures, sod, or
noncrop areas where deep
tillage will not follow the
application. Spray when
quackgrass is at least 8 inches
in height.
Ryegrass, perennial Lolium perenne 1.0 0.75-2.2 Apply 0.7-2.2 qts.lA when most
plants are in the boot to head
stage or prior to frost. In
noncrop or areas where no
tillage is practiced, use 1.6-2.2
qts.lA. Do not tank mix with
residual herbicides when using
the 0.75 qUA per acre rate.
0.4 Yes Early bud, 12 inch stage.
Sowthistle, perennial Sonchus 1.5 1.6-2.2 Apply when most plants are at
arvensis or beyond the bud stage of
growth. After haNest, mowing,
or tillage in the late summer or
fall, allow at least 4 weeks for
initiation of active growth and
rosette development prior to
application. Fall treatments
must be applied before a killing
frost. Allow 3 or more days
before tillage.
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Tank Mix
Spot with 2,4-0
Scientific Spray Quarts or Application Timing and
Weed Species Name %v/v Per Acre Oicamba Remarks
Thistle, Canada Cirsium 1.5 1.6-2.2 Apply when most plants are at
arvense or beyond the bud stage of
growth. After harvest, mowing,
or tillage in the late summer or
fall, allow at least 4 weeks for
initiation of active growth and
rosette development prior to
application. Fall treatments
must be applied before a killing
frost. Allow 3 or more days
before tillage. For fall
applications or following
mowing, allow a minimum of 6-8
inches rosette development.
0.4-0.7 Yes For suppression: Apply in late
summer or fall after harvest,
mowing, or tillage. Allow rosette
regrowth to be a minimum of 6
inches in diameter before
treating. Allow 3 or more days
before tillage.
Timothy Phleum 1.5 1.6-2.2 Boot to head; wait 3 days before
pratense tilI~e
Velvetgrass Holcusspp. 1.5 2.2-3.6 Early head stage.
Vetch Vicia spp. 1.5 1.4-2.9 Boot to head.
Western wheatgrass, Agropyron 1.5 2.6-2.2 Boot to head.
western smithii
1 Partial control.
WOODY BRUSH AND TREES CONTROLLED
Apply Touchdown CT after full leaf expansion, unless otherwise directed. Use the
higher rate for larger plants and/or dense areas of growth. On vines, use the higher rate
for plants that have reached the woody stage of growth. In most areas, best results are
obtained when application is made in late summer or fall after fruit formation.
In arid areas, best results are obtained when applications are made in the spring to
early summer when brush species are at high moisture content and are flowering.
Symptoms may not appear prior to frost or senescence with fall treatments.
Allow 7 or more days after application before tillage, mowing, or removal. Repeat
treatments may be necessary to control plants regenerating from underground parts or
seed. Reduced performance may result if fall treatments are made following a frost.
When plants are growing under stressed conditions, or where infestations are dense,
Touchdown CT may be used at 3.6 to 7.6 qtlA or a 0.7 to 1.5% solution for spot spray
clean-up.
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Table 4: Woody Brush and Trees Controlled
Weed Rate ('It/A)'
Alder 2.2-2.9
Ash" 1.4-3.6
Aspen, quaking 1.4-3.6
Bearmat (Bearclover)" 1.4-3.6
Beech~ 1.4-3.6
Birch 0.7-1.4
Blackber~ 2.2-2.9
Blackgum 1.4-3.6
Bracken 1.4-3.6
Broom, French and Scotch 1.4-3.6
Buchwheat, California" 1.4-3.6
Cascara" 3.6
Catsclaw" 3.6
Ceanothus" 1.4-3.6
Chamise" 1.4-3.6
Cherry, bitter, black and pine 0.7-3.6
Cottonwood, eastern 1.4-3.6
Coyote brush 1.4-3.6
Cypress, swamp and bald 1.4-3.6
Deerwood 1.4-3.6
Dewberry 2.2-2.9
Dogwood" 1.4-3.6
Elderberry 0.7-1.4
Elm" 1.4-3.6
Eucalyptus, bluegum 1.4-3.6
Florida holly (Brazilian peppertree)" 1.4-3.6
Gallberry_ 1.4-3.6
Gorse" 1.4-3.6
Hackberry, western 1.4-3.6
Hasardia" 1.4-3.6
Hawthorn 0.7-3.6
Hazel 0.7-1.4
Hickory" 1.4-3.6
Honeysuckle 2.2-2.9
Hornbeam, American~ 1.4-3.6
Huckleberry 1.4-3.6
Kudzu 2.9-3.6
Locust, black" 1.4-3.6
Madrone, resprouts" 3.6
Magnolia, sweetbay 1.4-3.6
Manzanita 1.4-3.6
Maple, red 1.4-3.6
Maple, sugar 3.6
Monkey flower" 1.4-3.6
Oak, black and white" 1.4-3.6
Oak, northern and pin 1.4-3.6
Oak, post 2.2-2.9
Oak, red 1.4-3.6
Oak, scrub" 1.4-3.6
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Weed
Oak, southern red
Orange, osage
Persimmon~
Pine
Poison ivy
Poison oak
Poplar, yellow'"
Prunus
Raspberry
Redbud, eastern
Redcedar, eastern
Rose, multiflora
Russian olive'"
Sage brush, California
Sage, black
Sage, white'"
Sago, black
Salmonberry
Saltbrush, Seamyrtle
Saltcedae
Sassafras'"
Sourwood'"
Sumac ~Iaurel"', poison, smooth, sugar bush, and
winged 2
Sweetgum
Swordfern'"
Tallowtree, Chinese
Tan oak resprouts'"
Thimblebery
Tobacco tree'"
Toyon
Trumpetcreeper
Vine maple~
Virginia creeper
Waxmyrtle, southern~
Willow
Yerbesenta, California
10r use a 2% solution for spot spray clean-up
2Partial control
STORAGE AND DISPOSAL
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Rate (qtlAf
0.7-3.6
1.4-3.6
1.4-3.6
1.4-3.6
2.9-3.6
2.9-3.6
1.4-3.6
1.4-3.6
2.2-2.9
1.4-3.6
1.4-3.6
0.7-1.4
1.4-3.6
1.4-3.6
1.4-3.6
1.4-3.6
1.4-3.6
0.7-1.4
1.4-3.6
1.4-3.6
1.4-3.6
1.4-3.6
1.4-3.6
0.7-3.6
1.4-3.6
3.6
3.6
0.7-1.4
1.4-3.6
1.4-3.6
0.7-3.6
1.4-3.6
1.4-3.6
1.4-3.6
2.2-2.9
1.4-3.6
Do not contaminate water, food, or feed by storage and disposal.
Pesticide Storage
Keep container closed to prevent spills and contamination.
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Pesticide Disposal
Wastes resulting from the use of this product may be disposed of on site or at an
approved waste disposal facility.
Container Handling
Refillable container. Refill this container with pesticide only. Do not use this container
for any other purpose. Cleaning the container before final disposal is the responsibility
of the person disposing of the container. Cleaning before refilling is the responsibility of
the refiller. To clean container before final disposal, empty the remaining contents from
this container into application equipment or mix tank. Fill the container about 10 percent
full with water. Agitate vigorously or recirculate water with the pump for 2 minutes.
Pour or pump rinsate into application equipment or rinsate collection system. Repeat
this rinsing procedure two more times. Then offer for recycling if available or puncture
and dispose of in a sanitary landfill, or by incineration, or, if allowed, by state and local
authorities, by burning. If burned, stay out of smoke.
CONTAINER IS NOT SAFE FOR FOOD, FEED, OR DRINKING WATER!
This product is sold only for uses stated on its label. This forml:Jlation is covered by U.S.
Patent No. 5,468,718.
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Manufactured for:
Syngenta Crop Protection, LLC
P.O. Box 18300
Greensboro, North Carolina 27419-8300
SCP 1212A-L1A 0809 [Bulk Booklet]
Touchdown CT
Herbicide
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Container Label
(Bulk PSL)
GROUP _ HERBICIDE
Nonselective Foliar Systemic Herbicide for Weed Control
Active Ingredient:
*Glyphosate, N-(phosphonomethyl) glycine ............................................. 36.5%
Other Ingredients: 63.5%
Total: 100.0%
*Contains 4.17 pounds of glyphosate acid in each gallon, in the potassium salt form.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
CAUTION
See additional precautionary statements and directions for use on label.
EPA Reg. No. 100-1212
EPA Est.
SCP 1212A-L2A 0809
_gallons
Net Contents
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FIRST AID
If in eyes • Hold eye open and rinse slowly and gently with water for 15-20
minutes.
• Remove contact lenses, if present, after the first 5 minutes, then
continue rinsing eye.
• Call a poison control center or doctor for treatment advice.
If inhaled • Move person to fresh air.
• If person is not breathing, call 911 or an ambulance, then give
artificial respiration, preferably mouth-to-mouth if possible.
• Call a poison control center or doctor for further treatment advice.
If on skin or • Take off contaminate clothing.
clothing • Rinse skin immediately with plenty of water for 15-20 minutes.
• Call a poison control center or doctor for treatment advice.
If swallowed • Call a poison control center or doctor immediately for treatment
advice.
• Have person sip a glass of water if able to swallow.
• Do not induce vomiting unless told to do so by a poison control
center or doctor.
• Do not give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
Have the product container or label with you when calling a poison control center or
doctor, or going for treatment.
HOT LINE NUMBER
For 24 Hour Medical Emergency Assistance (Human or Animal)
Or Chemical Emergency Assistance (Spill, Leak, Fire or Accident),
Call
1-800-888-8372
PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS
Hazards to Humans and Domestic Animals
CAUTION
Causes moderate eye irritation. Harmful if inhaled. Avoid breathing spray mist. Avoid
contact with eyes or clothing. Wash thoroughly with soap and water after handling.
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PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)
Some of the materials that are chemical-resistant to this product are listed below. If you
want more options, follow the instructions for Category A on an EPA Chemical
resistance Category Selection Chart.
Applicators and other handlers must wear:
• Long-sleeved shirt and long pants
• Chemical-resistant gloves made of any waterproof material such as polyethylene
or polyvinyl chloride
• Socks and shoes
Follow manufacturer's instructions for cleaning/maintaining PPE. If no such instructions
for washables exist, use detergent and hot water. Keep and wash PPE separately from
other laundry.
When handlers use closed systems, enclosed cabs, or aircraft in a manner that meets
the requirements listed in the Worker Protection Standard (WPS) for agricultural
pesticides [40 CFR 170.240(d) (4-6)], the .handler PPE requirements may be reduced or
modified as specified in the WPS.
User Safety Recommendations
Users should:
• Wash hands before eating, drinking, chewing gum, using tobacco, or using the
toilet.
• Remove clothing immediately if pesticide gets inside. Then wash thoroughly and
put on clean cloth ing.
• Remove PPE immediately after handling this product. Wash the outside of gloves
before removing. As soon as possible, wash thoroughly and change into clean
clothin .
Environmental Hazards
Do not apply directly to water or to areas where surface water is present or to intertidal
areas below the mean high water mark. Do not contaminate water when cleaning
equipment or disposing of equipment wash waters.
Physical and Chemical Hazards
Do not store, mix or apply this product or spray solutions of this product in unlined steel
(except stainless steel), aluminum, galvanized steel containers, or sprayer tanks. This
product or spray solutions of this product will react with these containers and tanks and
produce hydrogen gas which may form a highly combustible mixture. This gas mixture
could flash or explode, causing serious personal injury, if ignited by spark, open flame,
lighted cigarette, welder torch, or other ignition source.
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Spray solutions of this product should be mixed, stored and applied using only stainless
steel, fiberglass, plastic, or plastic-lined steel containers.
CONDITIONS OF SALE AND LIMITATION OF WARRANTY AND LIABILITY
NOTICE: Read the entire Directions for Use and Conditions of Sale and Limitation of
Warranty and Liability before buying or using this product. If the terms are not
acceptable, return the product at once, unopened, and the purchase price will be
refunded.
The Directions for Use of this product should be followed carefully. It is impossible to
eliminate all risks inherently associated with the use of this product. Crop injury,
ineffectiveness or other unintended consequences may result because of such factors
as manner of use or application, weather or crop conditions, presence of other materials
or other influencing factors in the use of the product, which are beyond the control of
Syngenta Crop Protection, LLC or Seller. All such risks shall be assumed by Buyer and
User, and Buyer and User agree to hold Syngenta and Seller harmless for any claims
relating to such factors.
Syngenta warrants that this product conforms to the chemical description on the label
and is reasonably fit for the purposes stated in the Directions for Use, subject to the
inherent risks referred to above, when used in accordance with directions under normal
use conditions. This warranty does not extend to the use of this product contrary to
label instructions, or under abnormal conditions or under conditions not reasonably
foreseeable to or beyond the control of Seller or Syngenta, and Buyer and User assume
the risk of any such use. SYNGENTA MAKES NO WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE NOR ANY
OTHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY EXCEPT AS STATED ABOVE.
In no event shall Syngenta or Seller be liable for any incidental, consequential or special
damages resulting from the use or handling of this product. THE EXCLUSIVE
REMEDY OF THE USER OR BUYER, AND THE EXCLUSIVE LIABILITY OF
SYNGENT A AND SELLER FOR ANY AND ALL CLAIMS, LOSSES, INJURIES OR
DAMAGES (INCLUDING CLAIMS BASED ON BREACH OF WARRANTY,
CONTRACT, NEGLIGENCE, TORT, STRICT LIABILITY OR OTHERWISE)
RESULTING FROM THE USE OR HANDLING OF THIS PRODUCT, SHALL BE THE
RETURN OF THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT OR, AT THE ELECTION
OF SYNGENT A OR SELLER, THE REPLACEMENT OF THE PRODUCT,
Syngenta and Seller offer this product, and Buyer and User accept it, subject to the
foregoing Conditions of Sale and Limitation of Warranty and Liability, which may not be
modified except by written agreement signed by a duly authorized representative of
Syngenta.
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DIRECTIONS FOR USE
To be used in accordance with directions for use in Touchdown CT label booklet.
AGRICULTURAL USE REQUIREMENTS
Use this product only in accordance with its labeling and with the Worker Protection
Standard, 40 CFR part 170. Refer to supplemental labeling under "Agricultural Use
Requirements" in the Directions for Use section for information about this standard.
STORAGE AND DISPOSAL
Do not contaminate water, food, or feed by storage or disposal.
Pesticide Storage
Keep container closed to prevent spills and contamination.
Pesticide Disposal
Wastes resulting from the use of this product may be disposed of on site or at an
approved waste disposal facility.
Container Handling
Refillable container. Refill this container with pesticide only. Do not use this container
for any other purpose. Cleaning the container before final disposal is the responsibility
of the person disposing of the container. Cleaning before refilling is the responsibility of
the refiller. To clean container before final disposal,empty the remaining contents from
this container into application equipment or mix tank. Fill the container about 10 percent
full with water. Agitate vigorously or recirculate water with the pump for 2 minutes.
Pour or pump rinsate into application equipment or rinsate collection system. Repeat
this rinsing procedure two more times. Then offer for recycling if available or puncture
and dispose of in a sanitary landfill, or by incineration, or, if allowed, by state and local
authorities, by burning. If burned, stay out of smoke.
CONTAINER IS NOT SAFE FOR FOOD, FEED, OR DRINKING WATER!
This product is sold only for uses stated on its label. This.formulation is covered by U.S.
Patent No. 5,468,718.
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©2010 Syngenta
Manufactured for:
Syngenta Crop Protection, LLC
P.O. Box 18300
Greensboro, North Carolina 27419-8300
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