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# BASAGRAN 5L HERBICIDE
- EPA Reg No: **7969-112**
- Registrant: BASF AGRICULTURAL SOLUTIONS US, LLC
- Signal word: Danger
- Active ingredients: Sodium bentazon (53%)
- Label accepted: 2024-09-11
- Source PDF: https://www3.epa.gov/pesticides/chem_search/ppls/007969-00112-20240911.pdf
---
September 11, 2024
Kevin Finnegan
Product Registration Manager
BASF Corporation
26 Davis Drive, PO Box 13528
Research Triangle Park, NC 27709
Subject: Label Amendment - Registration Review Mitigation for Bentazon
Product Name: Basagran 5L Herbicide
EPA Registration Number: 7969-112
Application Date: June 27, 2022
Decision Number: 596212
Dear Kevin Finnegan:
The Agency, in accordance with the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA),
as amended, has completed reviewing all the information submitted with your application to
support the Registration Review of the above referenced product in connection with the
Bentazon Interim Decision, and has concluded that your submission is acceptable. The label
referred to above, submitted in connection with registration under FIFRA, as amended, is
acceptable.
Should you wish to add/retain a reference to the companys website on your label, then please
be aware that the website becomes labeling under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and
Rodenticide Act and is subject to review by the Agency. If the website is false or misleading, the
product would be misbranded and unlawful to sell or distribute under FIFRA section 12(a)(1)(E).
40 CFR 156.10(a)(5) list examples of statements EPA may consider false or misleading. In
addition, regardless of whether a website is referenced on your products label, claims made on
the website may not substantially differ from those claims approved through the registration
process. Therefore, should the Agency find or if it is brought to our attention that a website
contains false or misleading statements or claims substantially differing from the EPA approved
registration, the website will be referred to the EPAs Office of Enforcement and Compliance
Assurance.
A stamped copy of your labeling is enclosed for your records. This labeling supersedes
all previously accepted labeling and must be used at your next label printing. You must
Page 2 of 2
EPA Reg. No. 7969-112
Decision No. 596212
submit one copy of the final printed labeling before you release the product for
shipment with the new labeling. In accordance with 40 CFR 152.130(c), you may
distribute or sell this product under the previously approved labeling for 12 months
from the date of this letter. After 12 months, you may only distribute or sell this
product if it bears this new revised labeling or subsequently approved labeling. “To
distribute or sell” is defined under FIFRA section 2(gg) and its implementing regulation
at 40 CFR 152.3.
If you have any questions about this letter, please contact Caleb Carr by phone at (202) 566-
0636, or via email at carr.caleb@epa.gov.
Sincerely,
Linda Arrington, Branch Chief
Risk Management and Implementation Branch 4
Pesticide Re-Evaluation Division
Office of Pesticide Programs
ENCLOSURE: Stamped label
For postemergence use in alfalfa grown for seed production,
beans, clover grown for seed, corn, nonbearing foods crops,
peanut, peas, peppermint, rice, sorghum, soybean, and spearmint
Active Ingredient:
sodium salt of bentazon*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53.0%
Other Ingredients: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47.0%
Total: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100.0%
* Equivalent to 5.0 pounds per gallon bentazon [3-(1-methylethyl)-1H,2,1,3-benzothiadiazin-4(3H)-
one 2,2-dioxide] formulated as a soluble liquid
EPA Reg. No. 7969-112 EPA Est. No.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
DANGER/PELIGRO
FIRST AID: If in eyes: Hold eyes open and rinse slowly and gently with water for 15 to 20 minutes. Remove
contact lenses, if present, after first 5 minutes; then continue rinsing eyes. Call a poison control center or doc-
tor for treatment advice. If on skin or clothing: Take off contaminated clothing. Rinse skin immediately with
plenty of water for 15 to 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 to an unconscious person. HOTLINE NUMBER: Have the product container or label with you
when calling a poison control center or doctor or going for treatment. In case of emergency endangering
life or property involving this product, call day or night 1-800-832-HELP (4357). NOTE TO
PHYSICIAN: Probable mucosal damage may contraindicate the use of gastric lavage.
See inside for complete Precautionary Statements, Directions For Use, Conditions
of Sale and Warranty, and state-specific crop and/or use site restrictions.
Net Contents:
BASF Corporation
26 Davis Drive, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709
Si usted no entiende la etiqueta, busque a alguien para que se la explique a usted en
detalle. (If you do not understand this label, find someone to explain it to you in detail.)
[Alternate Trade Name] Rezult® B herbicide
Group 6 Herbicide
Sep 11, 2024
7969-112
Precautionary Statements
Hazards to Humans and Domestic Animals
DANGER. Corrosive. Causes irreversible eye damage.
DO NOT get in eyes or on clothing. Avoid contact with
skin. Harmful if swallowed or absorbed through skin.
Prolonged or frequently repeated skin contact may cause
allergic reactions in some individuals.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Applicators and other handlers must wear:
• Long-sleeved shirt and long pants
• Waterproof gloves
• Shoes plus socks
• Protective eyewear (goggles, face shield, safety glasses)
Follow the manufacturers instructions for cleaning and
maintaining PPE. If no such instructions for washables
exist, use detergent and hot water. Keep and wash PPE
separately from other laundry.
Discard clothing and other absorbent materials that have
been drenched or heavily contaminated with this products
concentrate. DO NOT reuse them.
Engineering Controls
When handlers use closed systems, enclosed cabs, or air-
craft in a manner that meets the requirements listed in the
Worker Protection Standard (WPS) for agricultural pesti-
cides [40 CFR 170.240(d)(4-6)], the handler PPE
requirements may be reduced or modified as specified in
the WPS.
Environmental Hazards
For terrestrial uses, 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 disposing of equipment washwater or rinsate.
Bentazon, the active ingredient in this product, is known to
leach through soil into groundwater under certain condi-
tions as a result of agricultural use. Use of this chemical in
areas where soils are permeable, particularly where the
water table is shallow, may result in groundwater
contamination.
Bentazon can affect non-target plant species outside the
treatment area. To limit adverse effects to non-target
plants, the applicator must avoid making applications when
wind can facilitate off-site movement of Bentazon in the
direction of areas such as forested areas, riparian areas,
wetlands, and areas that serve as habitat for desirable and
protected animal species.
It is a violation of federal law to use any pesticide in a man-
ner that results in the death of an endangered species or in
adverse modification of their habitat.
Pollinator Advisory Statement. This product may
adversely impact the forage and habitat of local pollinators,
including the monarch butterfly (and its larvae), birds, or
bats if it reaches non-target areas. Protect pollinators by
following label directions to minimize spray drift.
Directions For Use
It is a violation of federal law to use this product in a man-
ner inconsistent with its labeling. This labeling must be in
possession of the user at time of herbicide application.
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 applica-
tion. For any requirements specific to your state or tribe,
consult the agency responsible for pesticide regulation.
Observe all directions, precautions, and restrictions in this
label and the labels of products used in combination with
Basagran
® 5L herbicide. Use of Basagran 5L not con-
sistent with this label can result in injury to crops, animals,
or persons. Keep containers closed to avoid spills and
contamination.
USER SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS
Users should:
• Wash hands before eating, drinking, chewing gum,
using tobacco, or using the toilet.
• Remove clothing/PPE 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
clothing.
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, noti-
fication, and emergency assistance. It also contains
specific instructions and exceptions pertaining to the
statements on this label about personal protective equip-
ment (PPE) and restricted-entry interval. The requirements
in this box only apply to uses of this product that are cov-
ered by the Worker Protection Standard.
DO NOT enter or allow worker entry into treated areas
during the restricted-entry interval (REI) of 48 hours.
PPE required for early entry to treated areas that is per-
mitted 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 such as barrier laminate,
nitrile rubber ³ 14 mils, neoprene rubber ³ 14 mils, or
viton ³ 14 mils
• Shoes plus socks
• Protective eyewear
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(continued)
In Case of Emergency
In case of large-scale spill of this product, avoid contact,
isolate area, and keep out animals and unprotected per-
sons. Confine spill and call:
• CHEMTREC 1-800-424-9300
• BASF Corporation 1-800-832-HELP (4357)
In case of medical emergency regarding this product, call:
• Your local doctor for immediate treatment.
• Your local poison control center (hospital).
• BASF Corporation 1-800-832-HELP (4357)
Steps to take if this material is released or spilled:
• Dike and contain the spill with inert material (sand, earth,
etc.) and transfer liquid and solid diking material to sepa-
rate containers for disposal.
• Remove contaminated clothing and wash affected skin
areas with soap and water.
• Wash clothing before reuse.
• Keep the spill out of all sewers and open bodies of water.
STORAGE AND DISPOSAL
DO NOT contaminate water, food, or feed by storage or
disposal.
Pesticide Storage
DO NOT allow this product to freeze.
Pesticide Disposal
Wastes resulting from this product must be disposed of
on-site or at an approved waste disposal facility. Improper
disposal of excess pesticide, spray mix, or rinsate is a vio-
lation of federal law. If these wastes cannot be disposed
of according to label instructions, contact the state
agency responsible for pesticide regulation or the
Hazardous Waste representative at the nearest EPA
Regional Office for guidance.
Container Handling
Nonrefillable Container. DO NOT reuse or refill this
container. Triple rinse or pressure rinse container (or
equivalent) promptly after emptying; then offer for recy-
cling, if available, or reconditioning, if appropriate, or
puncture and dispose of in a sanitary landfill, or by inciner-
ation, or by other procedures approved by state and local
authorities.
Triple rinse containers small enough to shake
(capacity
£ 5 gallons) as follows: Empty the remaining
contents into application equipment or a mix tank and
drain for 10 seconds after the flow begins to drip. Fill the
container 1/4 full with water and recap. Shake for 10 sec-
onds. Pour rinsate into application equipment or a mix
tank, or store rinsate for later use or disposal. Drain for
10 seconds after the flow begins to drip. Repeat this pro-
cedure two more times.
Triple rinse containers too large to shake
(capacity > 5 gallons) as follows: Empty the remaining
contents into application equipment or a mix tank. Fill the
container 1/4 full with water. Replace and tighten closures.
Tip container on its side and roll it back and forth, ensuring
at least one complete revolution, for 30 seconds. Stand
the container on its end and tip it back and forth several
times. Turn the container over onto its other end and tip it
back and forth several times. Empty the rinsate into appli-
cation equipment or a mix tank, or store rinsate for later
use or disposal. Repeat this procedure two more times.
Pressure rinse as follows: Empty the remaining con-
tents into application equipment or mix tank and continue
to drain for 10 seconds after the flow begins to drip. Hold
container upside down over application equipment or mix
tank, or collect rinsate for later use or disposal. Insert
pressure rinsing nozzle in the side of the container and
rinse at about 40 PSI for at least 30 seconds. Drain for
10 seconds after the flow begins to drip.
STORAGE AND DISPOSAL (continued)
Container Handling (continued)
Refillable Container. Refill this container with pesticide
only. DO NOT reuse this container for any other purpose.
Triple rinsing the container before final disposal is the
responsibility of the person disposing of the container.
Cleaning before refilling is the responsibility of the refiller.
Triple rinse as follows: To clean the container before
final disposal, empty the remaining contents from this
container into application equipment or mix tank. Fill the
container about 10% full with water. Agitate vigorously or
recirculate water with the pump for 2 minutes. Pour or
pump rinsate into application equipment or rinsate collec-
tion system. Repeat this rinsing procedure two more
times.
When this container is empty, replace the cap and seal all
openings that have been opened during use; return the
container to the point of purchase or to a designated
location. This container must only be refilled with a pesti-
cide product. Prior to refilling, inspect carefully for damage
such as cracks, punctures, abrasions, worn-out threads
and closure devices. Check for leaks after refilling and
before transport. DO NOT transport if this container is
damaged or leaking. If the container is damaged, or leak-
ing, or obsolete and not returned to the point of purchase
or to a designated location, triple rinse emptied container
and offer for recycling, if available, or dispose of container
in compliance with state and local regulations.
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Product Information
Basagran® 5L herbicide is intended for selective
postemergence control of certain broadleaf weeds and
sedges in alfalfa grown for seed, beans, clover grown for
seed, corn, nonbearing foods crops, peanut, peas,
peppermint, rice, sorghum, soybean, and spearmint.
Basagran 5L does not control grasses.
Mode of Action
Bentazon, the active ingredient in Basagran 5L, is a
Group 6 (WSSA) herbicide belonging to the
benzothiadiazinone chemistry class. Basagran 5L inhibits
photosynthesis at photosystem II site B resulting in symp-
toms of chlorosis that progresses to necrosis and control
of emerged weeds.
Herbicide Resistance Management
Basagran 5L is a Group 6 herbicide. Any weed popula-
tion may contain or develop plants naturally resistant to
Basagran 5L and other Group 6 herbicides. Weed
species with resistance to Group 6 may eventually domi-
nate the weed population if Group 6 herbicides are used
repeatedly in the same area or in successive years as the
primary method of control for targeted species. This may
result in partial or total loss of control of those species by
Basagran 5L or other Group 6 herbicides.
To delay herbicide resistance consider:
• Avoiding the consecutive use of Basagran 5L or other
target-site-of-action Group 6 herbicides that have a simi-
lar target site of action on the same weed species.
• Using tank mixes or premixes with herbicides from differ-
ent target-site-of-action groups as long as the involved
products are all registered for the same use, have differ-
ent sites of action, and are both effective at the tank mix
or prepack rate on the weed(s) of concern.
• Basing herbicide use on a comprehensive IPM
(Integrated Pest Management) program including cultural
and mechanical methods.
• Monitoring treated weed populations for loss of field effi-
cacy, and control of escapes with effective alternative
herbicides or mechanical methods.
• Identify weeds present in the field through scouting and
field history and understand their biology. The weed-con-
trol program needs to consider all of the weeds present.
• Scout fields prior to application to identify the weed
species present and their growth stage to determine if
the intended application will be effective.
• Scout fields after application to verify the treatment was
effective.
• Suspected herbicide-resistance weeds may be identified
by these indicators:
1. Failure to control a weed species normally controlled
by the herbicide at the dose applied, especially if con-
trol is achieved on adjacent weeds;
2. A spreading patch of non-controlled plants of a partic-
ular weed species; and
3. Surviving plants mixed with controlled individuals of the
same species.
• If resistance is suspected, treat weed escapes with an
herbicide with a different MOA and/or use nonchemical
methods to remove escapes, as practical, with the goal
of preventing further seed production.
• Report any incidence of non-performance of this product
against a particular weed species to your local BASF rep-
resentative.
• Contacting your local extension specialist, and/or manu-
facturer for herbicide resistance management and/or
integrated weed management directions for specific
crops and resistant weed biotypes.
Crop Tolerance
All labeled crops are tolerant to Basagran 5L. Leaf speck-
ling or bronzing may occur, but plants generally outgrow
this condition within 10 days. New growth is normal and
crop vigor is not reduced.
Application Instructions
Apply Basagran 5L postemergence to small, actively
growing weeds early in the season for the most effective
control as broadcast, band, or spot spray applications.
Delaying application permits weeds to exceed the specified
maximum size and will prevent adequate control.
Apply the specified rates of Basagran 5L to actively grow-
ing weeds before they reach the maximum sizes listed in
Table 1, Table 3, and Table 4.
When applying Basagran 5L sequentially, wait a minimum
of 7 days before re-treating.
Rainfast period - Rainfall or overhead irrigation within
4 hours after application may reduce the effectiveness of
Basagran 5L.
Irrigation
In irrigated areas, it may be necessary to irrigate before
treatment to ensure active weed growth because weeds
growing under drought conditions usually are not satisfac-
torily controlled.
Cultivation
DO NOT cultivate within 5 days before applying or within
7 days after applying Basagran 5L. Timely cultivation after
7 days may help provide season-long weed control.
Application Methods and Equipment
Basagran 5L may be applied by ground or air. Thorough
spray coverage is required for optimum control of emerged
weeds and can be improved with proper adjuvant, nozzle,
and spray volume selection. Use and configure application
equipment for adequate spray volume, accurate and uni-
form distribution of spray droplets over the treated area,
and to avoid spray drift to non-target areas. Adjust equip-
ment to maintain continuous agitation during spraying with
good mechanical or bypass agitation. Avoid overlaps that
will increase rates above use rates specified in this label.
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Dense leaf canopies shelter smaller weeds and can prevent
adequate spray coverage. Early season application to small
weeds makes thorough spray coverage easier to obtain.
Aerial Application Requirements
Water Volume. Use a minimum spray volume of 5 gallons
of water per acre.
Nozzles must always point backward parallel with the
airstream and never point downward more than
45 degrees.
Avoid potential adverse effects to non-target areas by
maintaining a 20-foot buffer between the point of direct
application and the closest downwind edge of sensitive
terrestrial habitats (such as grasslands, forested areas,
shelter belts, woodlots, hedgerows, riparian areas, and
shrub lands).
Special Directions for Aerial Application
• DO NOT apply Basagran
® 5L herbicide by air if sensi-
tive crops (such as cotton, sugar beets, sunflowers, or
okra) are within 200 feet downwind.
Ground Application Requirements
Water Volume. Use a minimum spray volume of 10 gal-
lons of water per acre to ensure adequate spray coverage.
Use higher spray volume (up to 20 gallons of water per
acre) to improve spray coverage when crop and weed
foliage is dense.
Avoid potential adverse effects to non-target areas by
maintaining a 10-foot buffer between the application area
and the closest downwind edge of sensitive terrestrial
habitats (such as grasslands, forested areas, shelter belts,
woodlots, hedgerows, riparian areas, and shrub lands).
Special Directions for Ground Application
• DO NOT use flood, whirl chamber, or controlled droplet
applicator (CDA) nozzles or selective application equip-
ment such as recirculating sprayers or wiper applicators.
• DO NOT use brass nozzles because of the corrosive
effects of nitrogen additives.
Spray Drift Advisories
It is the responsibility of the applicator to avoid spray drift at
the application site, especially onto non-target areas. The
interaction of many equipment and weather-related factors
determines the potential for spray drift. The applicator is
responsible for considering all these factors when making
application decisions.
Importance of Droplet Size
The most effective way to reduce drift potential is to apply
the largest droplets that provide sufficient coverage and
control. The presence of sensitive species nearby, the envi-
ronmental conditions, and pest pressure may affect how
an applicator balances drift control and coverage. APPLY-
ING LARGER DROPLETS REDUCES DRIFT POTENTIAL,
BUT WILL NOT PREVENT DRIFT IF APPLICATIONS ARE
MADE IMPROPERLY OR UNDER UNFAVORABLE ENVI-
RONMENTAL CONDITIONS. See Wind; Temperature
and Humidity; and Temperature Inversion sections of
this label.
Mandatory Spray Drift Management
Aerial Applications
• When applying aerially to crops, do not release spray at
a height greater than 10 ft above the crop canopy,
unless a greater application height is necessary for pilot
safety.
• Applicators are required to select nozzles that deliver
medium or coarser spray droplets in accordance with
ANSI/ASABE S641 May 2018.
• When applying to crops via aerial application equip-
ment, the spray boom must be mounted on the aircraft
so as to minimize drift caused by wing tip or rotor blade
vortices. The boom length must not exceed 75% of the
wingspan or 90% of the rotor blade diameter.
• When applying to crops via aerial application equip-
ment, applicators must use 1/2 swath displacement
upwind at the downwind edge of the field.
• Nozzles must be oriented, so the spray is directed
toward the back of the aircraft.
• DO NOT apply when wind speeds exceed 10 mph at
the application site.
• DO NOT apply during temperature inversions.
Ground Boom Applications
• When using ground application equipment, apply with
nozzle height no more than 4 ft above the ground or
crop canopy applications.
• Applicators are required to select nozzles that deliver
medium or coarser spray droplets in accordance with
ANSI/ASAE S572.3 Feb 2020.
• DO NOT apply when wind speeds exceed 10 mph at
the application site.
• DO NOT apply during temperature inversions.
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Controlling Droplet Size - Ground Boom
• Volume - Use high flow rate nozzles to apply the highest
practical spray volume. Nozzles with higher rated flows
produce larger droplets.
• Pressure - Use the lower spray pressures recommend-
ed for the nozzle. Higher pressure reduces droplet size
and does not improve canopy penetration. WHEN
HIGHER FLOW RATES ARE NEEDED, USE A HIGHER
CAPACITY NOZZLE INSTEAD OF INCREASING
PRESSURE.
• Nozzle Type - Use a nozzle type that is designed for the
intended application. With most nozzle types, narrower
spray angles produce larger droplets. Consider using
low-drift nozzles.
Controlling Droplet Size - Aircraft
• Number of Nozzles - Use the minimum number of noz-
zles with the highest flow rate that provide uniform
coverage.
• Nozzle Type - Solid stream nozzles (such as disc and
core with swirl plate removed) oriented straight back pro-
duce larger droplets than other nozzle types.
• Boom Length - Longer booms increase drift potential.
Therefore a shorter boom length is recommended.
• Nozzle Orientation - Orienting nozzles so that the spray
is emitted backwards, parallel to the airstream will pro-
duce larger droplets than other orientations. AVOIDING
SPRAY DRIFT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE
APPLICATOR.
• Application Height - Application more than 10 ft above
the canopy increases the potential for spray drift.
Boom Height
Setting the boom at the lowest referenced height (if speci-
fied) which provides uniform coverage reduces the
exposure of droplets to evaporation and wind. For ground
equipment, the boom must remain level with the crop and
have minimal bounce.
Wind
Drift potential increases at wind speeds of less than 3 mph
(due to inversion potential) or more than 10 mph. However,
many factors, including droplet size and equipment type
determine drift potential at any given wind speed. AVOID
APPLICATIONS DURING GUSTY OR WINDLESS
CONDITIONS.
Note: Local terrain can influence wind patterns. Every
applicator needs to be familiar with local wind patterns and
how they affect spray drift.
Temperature and Humidity
When making applications in hot and dry conditions, set up
equipment to produce larger droplets to reduce effects of
evaporation.
Temperature Inversion
Drift potential is high during a temperature inversion.
Temperature inversions restrict vertical air mixing, which
causes small suspended droplets to remain close to the
ground and move laterally in a concentrated cloud.
Temperature inversions are characterized by increasing
temperature with altitude and are common on nights with
limited cloud cover and light to no wind. They begin to form
as the sun sets and often continue into the morning. Their
presence can be indicated by ground fog; however, if fog
is not present, inversions can also be identified by the
movement of smoke from a ground source or an aircraft
smoke generator. Smoke that layers and moves laterally in
a concentrated cloud (under low wind conditions) indicates
an inversion, while smoke that moves upward and rapidly
dissipates indicates good vertical air mixing.
Shielded Sprayers
Shielding the boom or individual nozzles can reduce the
effects of wind. However, it is the responsibility of the appli-
cator to verify that the shields are preventing drift and not
interfering with uniform deposition of the product.
Cleaning Spray Equipment
Clean application equipment thoroughly by using a strong
detergent or commercial sprayer cleaner according to the
manufacturers directions, followed by triple rinsing the
equipment before and after applying Basagran
® 5L
herbicide.
Runoff Prevention
To protect the environment, DO NOT allow pesticide to
enter or run off into storm drains, drainage ditches, gutters
or surface waters. Applying this product in calm weather
when rain is not predicted for the next 24 hours will help to
ensure that wind or rain does not blow or wash pesticide
off the treatment area. Rinsing application equipment over
the treated area will help avoid run off to water bodies or
drainage systems.
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(continued)
Table 1. Application Rates and Weeds Controlled in All Crops Except Rice*
Weeds Controlled
(includes ALS-resistant,
glyphosate-resistant,
and  triazine-resistant
biotypes)
Basagran® 5L herbicide
(pints/A)
0.8** 1.2 1.6
Weed
Leaf Stage
Maximum
Height
(inches)
Weed
Leaf Stage
Maximum
Height
(inches)
Weed
Leaf Stage
Maximum
Height
(inches)
Anoda, spurred — — Up to 6 3 6 to 8 4
Balloonvine — — 2 to 4 2 4 to 6 3
Beggarticks — — Up to 6 6 6 to 8 8
Bindweed, field
8 See the Special Directions for Problem Weeds section.
Bindweed, hedge8 See the Special Directions for Problem Weeds section.
Buckwheat, wild — — Up to 4 3 4 to 6 5
Canada thistle
8 See the Special Directions for Problem Weeds section.
Cocklebur1,8 2 to 4 4 2 to 6 6 6 to 10 10
Croton, tropic — — Up to 2 2 2 to 4 4
Dayflower — — Up to 6 4 6 to 10 8
Devilsclaw
2 ———— U p t o 6 3
Eclipta — — Up to 6 2 Up to 6 2
Galinsoga
2 ———— Cotyledon to 6 2
Groundsel, common ————— 3
Jimsonweed Up to 4 4 Up to 6 6 6 to 10 10
Ladysthumb Up to 4 4 Up to 6 6 6 to 10 10
Lambsquarters, common
2,3 Up to 4 1 Up to 6 1.5 Up to 6 2
Marshelder — — Up to 4 2 Up to 8 4
Mayweed/Dogfennel — — —2—3
Morningglory
5 — — 4466
Morningglory, cypressvine5 — — 4444
Morningglory, smallflower5 — — 4444
Mustard, wild Up to 4 2 Up to 6 4 6 to 10 8
Nightshade, hairy
7 ———— 2 t o 6 4
Nutsedge, yellow8 See the Special Directions for Problem Weeds section.
Poinsettia, wild2 — — Up to 6 4 4 to 8 6
Purslane, common — — Up to 4 1 4 to 6 2
Radish, volunteer — — 2 to 6 4 6 to 10 10
Ragweed, common
2 ———— 4 t o 6 3
Ragweed, giant3 ———— U p t o 4 6
Redweed — — 4 to 6 6 6 to 10 8
Senna, coffee
2 ———— U p t o 1 pinnate 2
Sesbania2 ———— 3 t o 5 3
Shepherdspurse4 — — Up to 6 4 6 to 10 8
Sida, prickly (Teaweed) — — Up to 6 3 6 to 8 4
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Special Directions for Problem Weeds
Field and Hedge Bindweed - Kentucky, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio. Make a single application of 1.6 to
2.4 pints of Basagran 5L per acre when weeds are up to a maximum of 10-inches tall for suppression only.
Canada Thistle - Apply 1.6 pints of Basagran 5L per acre when weeds are from 8-inches tall to the bud stage. Make a
second application at the same rate 7 to 10 days later.
Yellow Nutsedge - Apply 1.2 to 1.6 pints of Basagran 5L per acre when weeds are up to a maximum of 8-inches tall. If
regrowth occurs, make a second application at the same rate 7 to 10 days later. For control in California, apply 1.6 pints
per acre and make second application 10 to 14 days later.
Treatment for Late Rescue of Cocklebur - Make a single application of 1.6 to 2.4 pints of Basagran 5L per acre to
weeds up to 24-inches tall. For improved activity, apply 1.2 pints of Basagran 5L per acre initially, and repeat application
10 to 14 days later.
Treatment for Late Rescue of Velvetleaf - Make a single application of 2.4 pints of Basagran 5L per acre plus spray
additives (an oil concentrate and UAN, refer to Additives section for more details) to weeds up to 12-inches tall. For
improved activity, apply 1.2 pints of Basagran 5L per acre plus spray additives (an oil concentrate and UAN or AMS,
refer to Additives section for more details), followed by a second application at the same rate in 7 days.
Table 1. Application Rates and Weeds Controlled in All Crops Except Rice* (continued)
Weeds Controlled
(includes ALS-resistant,
glyphosate-resistant,
and  triazine-resistant
biotypes)
Basagran® 5L herbicide
(pints/A)
0.8** 1.2 1.6
Weed
Leaf Stage
Maximum
Height
(inches)
Weed
Leaf Stage
Maximum
Height
(inches)
Weed
Leaf Stage
Maximum
Height
(inches)
Smartweed, Pennsylvania Up to 4 4 Up to 6 6 6 to 10 10
Starbur, bristly — — Up to 4 2 4 to 6 3
Sugar beet, volunteer — — 2 to 4 — 4 to 8 —
Sunflower, wild Up to 2 3 Up to 4 5 4 to 6 8
Velvetleaf
6,8 Up to 4 2 Up to 4 2 4 to 6 5
Venice mallow Up to 4 2 Up to 6 2 6 to 10 4
* For Basagran 5L use rates and weeds controlled in rice, refer to Table 3. Application Rates and Weeds
Controlled in Rice - Flooded Fields and Table 4. Application Rates and Weeds Controlled in Rice - Drained
Fields in the Crop-specific Information section.
** This rate not applicable in California.
1 DO NOT treat earlier than leaf stage shown, and DO NOT count cotyledon leaves.
2 Use crop oil concentrate (COC) or COC plus urea ammonium nitrate (UAN).
3 For regrowth or new germination, a second application of Basagran 5L may be necessary.
4 DO NOT treat rosette before seed stalk appears.
5 Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina,
Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia - Make a second application 7 to 14 days later. For all other states, apply 1.6 to
2.4 pints of Basagran 5L per acre to annual morningglory plants not larger than 4 true leaves. Control may be partial
or inconsistent.
6 Always use UAN or ammonium sulfate (AMS) as spray additive.
7 Basagran 5L does not control black nightshade or Eastern black nightshade.
8 See the Special Directions for Problem Weeds section.
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Additives
To achieve consistent and optimum weed control, one of or
a combination of the following additives listed in Table 2.
Additive Rates must be added to the spray tank. Additives
may cause some leaf burn, but new growth is normal and
crop vigor is not reduced. The potential for leaf burn is
increased when relative humidity and temperature are high.
When an adjuvant (or a specific adjuvant product, such as a
drift control agent) is to be used with this product, BASF
recommends the use of a Chemical Producers and
Distributors Association (CPDA) certified adjuvant. See
Table 2. Additive Rates. Applicators must use the addi-
tive(s) that will provide the best performance suited for their
geography, target weed, and environmental conditions.
1 Petroleum-based or vegetable seed-based crop oil concentrate may be
used. The oil concentrate must be nonphytotoxic, contain only EPA-
exempt ingredients, provide good mixing quality in a jar test, and be
successful in local experience. The exact composition of suitable prod-
ucts will vary; however, petroleum-oil or vegetable-oil concentrates
should contain emulsifiers to provide good mixing quality. Highly refined
vegetable oils are more satisfactory than unrefined vegetable oils. To
determine the suitability of oil concentrates with Basagran
® 5L
herbicide, conduct a jar test (see Tank Mixing Information section).
2 MSO is recommended when weeds are under moisture or temperature
stress.
3 AMS and UAN are not for use in California.
4 UAN may be added in place of other spray additives to improve control
of cocklebur, devilsclaw, Pennsylvania smartweed, velvetleaf, Venice
mallow, wild mustard, and wild sunflower. Basagran 5L plus nitrogen
solution will not provide adequate control of common ragweed and
common lambsquarters. If these weeds or other weeds requiring oil con-
centrate are present in addition to velvetleaf, then oil concentrate should
also be used.
Tank Mixing Information
Basagran 5L may be tank mixed with additives and/or
one or more other pesticide products registered for use in
a given crop according to the specific tank mixing instruc-
tions in this label and respective product labels if the
product labels do not prohibit such mixing. The most
restrictive labeling applies to tank mixes. Refer to the com-
panion product label(s) to determine the specific use rates,
crop growth stage, weeds controlled and weed growth
stage. Always perform a mixing test to check the compati-
bility of Basagran 5L with all potential tank mix partners.
See Crop-specific Information for more details.
It is the pesticide users responsibility to ensure that all
products in the listed mixtures are registered for the intend-
ed use. Read and follow the applicable restrictions and
limitations and directions for use on all product labels
involved in tank mixing. Users must follow the most restric-
tive directions for use and precautionary statements of
each product in the tank mixture.
Physical incompatibility, reduced weed control, or crop
injury may result from mixing Basagran 5L with other pes-
ticides (fungicides, herbicides, insecticides, or miticides),
additives, or fertilizers not specified on this label.
Compatibility Test with Oil Concentrate
Before mixing components, always perform a compatibility
jar test. Use only water from the intended source at the
source temperature. For a spray volume of 20 gallons per
acre, use 3.3 cups (800 mL) of water. For other spray vol-
umes, adjust proportionately. Add 2 teaspoons each of
herbicide and oil concentrate for each 1.6 pints per acre of
label rate.
Add components in the following sequence, gently
mixing between additions:
1. Basagran 5L
2. Tank mix product, if used
3. Oil concentrate
Cap jar, invert 10 cycles, let stand for 15 minutes.
Evaluate. An ideal tank mix combination will be uniform.
The suitability of the oil concentrate is questionable if any of
the following are observed:
• Free oil at the surface - Film or globules
• Flocculation - Fine particles which may be suspended
in the liquid or found as a precipitated layer at the bottom
of the jar
• Clabbering -Thickening texture (coagulated) resembling
yogurt or a curd-like texture as with cottage cheese
Mixing Order
Maintain constant agitation throughout mixing and applica-
tion until spraying is complete.
1. Water - Fill tank 1/2 to 2/3 full with clean water and start
agitation.
2. Inductor - If an inductor is used, rinse it thoroughly after
each component has been added.
Table 2. Additive Rates
Additive/Adjuvant
Rate
(per volume of
spray solution)
Crop oil concentrate (COC)1 1 gal/100 gals
(1% volume/volume [v/v])
Methylated seed oil concentrate
(MSO)
1,2
(MSO adjuvant must contain at
least 60% methylated seed oil.
Poor performance may occur
with adjuvants containing less
than 60% methylated seed oil.)
1 gal/100 gals
(1% v/v)
Nonionic surfactant (NIS)
(Use NIS containing at least
80% active ingredient.
Organosilicone surfactant may
be used in place of NIS.)
1 to 2 quarts/100 gals
(0.25% to 0.50% v/v)
Additive/Nitrogen Fertilizer3
Rate
(per volume of
spray solution)
Ammonium sulfate (AMS)
(use only spray-grade dry AMS)
8.5 to 17 lbs/100 gals
(1% to 2%
weight/volume [w/v])
Urea ammonium nitrate (UAN)4
(recommended liquid fertilizers
include 28% N, 32% N, or
10-34-0)
1.25 to 2.5 gals/100 gals
(1.25% to 2.5% v/v)
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3. Products in PVA bags - Place any product contained
in water-soluble PVA bags into the mixing tank. Wait
until all water-soluble PVA bags have fully dissolved and
the product is evenly mixed in the spray tank before
continuing.
4. Water-soluble additives (including NIS, and nitrogen
fertilizers such as AMS or UAN)
5. Water-dispersible products (such as dry flowables,
wettable powders, suspension concentrates, or
suspo-emulsions)
6. Water-soluble products (such as Basagran
® 5L
herbicide)
7. Emulsifiable concentrates (such as COC or MSO)
8. Remaining quantity of water
Application Restrictions
• DO NOT apply to weeds under stress such as lack of
moisture, herbicide injury, mechanical injury, or cold tem-
peratures, or unsatisfactory control may result.
• DO NOT apply to crops subjected to stress conditions
such as hail damage, flooding, drought, injury from other
herbicides, or widely fluctuating temperatures, or crop
injury may result.
• DO NOT apply to crops that show injury (leaf phytotoxici-
ty or plant stunting) produced by any other prior
herbicide applications because this injury may be
enhanced or prolonged.
• DO NOT apply through any type of irrigation system.
Crop-specific Information
This section provides use directions for Basagran 5L in
specific crops. Read product information, mixing, applica-
tion, weeds controlled, and additive instructions in the
preceding sections of the label. It is the pesticide users
responsibility to ensure that all products in the listed mix-
tures are registered for the intended use. Read and follow
the applicable restrictions and limitations and directions for
use on all product labels involved in tank mixing. Users
must follow the most restrictive directions for use and pre-
cautionary statements of each product in the tank mixture.
Alfalfa Grown for Seed
For use ONLY in Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon,
Washington, and Wyoming.
Seed alfalfa is tolerant to postemergence applications of
Basagran 5L, however some leaf speckling, leaf bleaching
or whitening, and temporary stunting may occur under cer-
tain conditions. Applications made at or after flower bud
formation may reduce seed yields.
Apply Basagran 5L in the spring as a broadcast
postemergence application at rates up to 1.6 pints per
acre to alfalfa with at least 2 trifoliate leaves, but with no
flower bud formation. If needed for additional control of
troublesome weeds, make a second application 7 to
14 days later at the same use rate.
The addition of oil concentrate (see Additives section for
details) to Basagran 5L on seed alfalfa may result in slight
leaf burn or temporary stunting, but all new growth is nor-
mal. The potential for leaf burn is increased when relative
humidity and temperature are high. A few oil concentrates
have exhibited excessive leaf burn. Refer to your supplier of
Basagran 5L for information concerning successful local
experience before purchasing any oil concentrate.
Crop-specific Restrictions
• DO NOT apply Basagran 5L if alfalfa shows injury (leaf
phytotoxicity and/or plant stunting) produced by any
other prior herbicide applications because this injury may
be enhanced and/or prolonged.
• For use only in fields of alfalfa grown for seed production.
• DO NOT use on alfalfa produced for livestock feed.
• DO NOT use Basagran 5L-treated alfalfa seed for
sprouting.
• DO NOT apply more than 3.2 pints (2.0 pounds of
bentazon ai) of Basagran 5L per acre, per year.
• DO NOT apply more than a total of 1.6 pints
(1.0 pound of bentazon ai) of Basagran 5L per acre per
single application.
• Maximum number of application per year: DO NOT
make more than 2 applications per year.
• DO NOT make more than one application within a 5-day
period.
Special Crop Use Restrictions
The pesticide applicator, the producer of the crop, and the
seed conditioner must be aware that use of this product
according to this labeling is deemed a nonfeed/nonfood
use. If the applicator of this pesticide is not the producer,
the applicator must provide a copy of this labeling to the
producer of the crop. Producers of this crop who use this
product, or cause the product to be used on a field they
operate, must provide a copy of this pesticide label to the
seed conditioner.
This pesticide does not have an established pesticide
residue tolerance for alfalfa. Consequently, no portion of
this alfalfa seed crop, including but not limited to, forage or
stubble, green chop, hay, pellets, meal, whole seed,
cracked seed straw, or seed screenings, may be used or
distributed for human food or animal feed purposes.
Any alfalfa seed from a field treated with this product must
bear a specific tag or conspicuous container labeling, or if
shipped in bulk, on the shipment invoice or bill of lading,
with the following statement: “Not for human or animal
consumption”. All seed screenings from seed processing
shall be disposed of in such a manner that the screenings
cannot be distributed or used for human food or animal
feed purposes.
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Beans, Dry and Succulent
Bean types tolerant to Basagran® 5L herbicide are adzu-
ki, black turtle soup, cranberry, faba/fava, great northern,
kidney, large lima, navy, pink, pinto, red, small lima, snap,
and white beans.
Not for use on adzuki beans in California.
Apply Basagran 5L to beans after the first trifoliate leaf
has fully expanded. Even at the tolerant stages, yellowing,
bronzing, speckling or burning of leaves may occur under
certain conditions. This temporary injury is generally
outgrown without delaying podset or maturity or reducing
yield. Applying Basagran 5L with an oil concentrate (COC
or MSO) may increase crop injury (i.e. increase leaf burn)
and may reduce yields, especially for snap bean.
State-specific Instructions for Georgia and
South Carolina. DO NOT apply Basagran 5L as a solo
treatment to dry and succulent beans and snap beans or
severe crop injury may occur. Basagran 5L may be
applied from 4.8 to 12.8 fluid ounces per acre to dry and
succulent beans and snap beans only when tank mixed
with Raptor
® herbicide or Pursuit® herbicide. Refer to
the Raptor and Pursuit labels for additional use directions
or restrictions.
Crop-specific Restrictions
• DO NOT apply Basagran 5L to beans before the first trifo-
liate leaf is fully expanded or severe crop injury may occur.
• DO NOT apply Basagran 5L to garbanzo beans or lupines
at any stage of growth, or severe crop injury may occur.
• DO NOT apply Basagran 5L to dry or succulent beans
within 30 days of harvest.
• DO NOT apply more than 3.2 pints (2.0 pounds of
bentazon ai) of Basagran 5L per acre, per year.
• DO NOT apply more than a total of 2.4 pints
(1.5 pounds of bentazon ai) of Basagran 5L per acre per
single application.
• Maximum number of application per year: DO NOT
make more than 2 applications per year.
• DO NOT make more than one application within a 5-day
period.
Tank Mixes
Basagran 5L may be tank mixed in dry beans with one or
more of the following herbicide products. Other tank mix
products may be used, provided the product is registered
for the intended use. Always follow the most restrictive lan-
guage on the tank mix products labels.
• Outlook
® herbicide
• Poast® herbicide
• Pursuit
• Raptor
• Varisto
® herbicide
• clethodim
• Reflex
® herbicide
Basagran 5L may be tank mixed in succulent beans with
one or more of the following herbicide products. Other tank
mix products may be used, provided the product is regis-
tered for the intended use. Always follow the most
restrictive language on the tank mix products labels.
• Poast
• Pursuit
• Raptor*
• Varisto
• clethodim
• Reflex (snap bean only)
*
Only in states that Raptor is labeled for use on succulent
lima bean and snap bean (see Raptor label)
Clover Grown for Seed
For use ONLY in Oregon and Washington.
Clover is tolerant to postemergence applications of
Basagran 5L; however, some leaf burning may occur
under certain conditions. Clover plants generally outgrow
this condition within 10 days. Apply Basagran 5L with the
appropriate additive and rate (see Additives section and
Table 2).
Apply Basagran 5L in the spring as a broadcast
postemergence application at rates up to 1.6 pints per
acre. If needed for additional control of troublesome
weeds, make a second application 7 to 14 days later at the
same use rate.
Crop-specific Restrictions
• DO NOT graze livestock or harvest forage or hay for live-
stock feed for at least 36 days after treatment in Oregon
and Washington.
• DO NOT apply more than 3.2 pints (2.0 pounds of
bentazon ai) of Basagran 5L per acre, per year.
• DO NOT apply more than a total of 1.6 pints
(1.0 pound of bentazon ai) of Basagran 5L per acre per
single application.
• Maximum number of application per year: DO NOT
make more than 2 applications per year.
• DO NOT make more than one application within a 5-day
period.
Tank Mixes
Basagran 5L may be tank mixed in clover grown for seed
with one or more of the following herbicide products. Other
tank mix products may be used, provided the product is
registered for the intended use. Always follow the most
restrictive language on the tank mix products labels.
• Raptor
• Varisto
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Corn
Apply Basagran® 5L herbicide postemergence to corn
(corn in this label refers to field, sweet, popcorn, and corn
grown for seed or silage). Before applying Basagran 5L to
seed corn, verify the selectivity of Basagran 5L on your
inbred line with your local seed company (supplier) to help
avoid potential injury to sensitive inbreds.
Crop-specific Restrictions
• DO NOT graze treated corn fields for at least 12 days
after the last treatment with Basagran 5L.
• DO NOT apply more than 3.2 pints (2.0 pounds of
bentazon ai) of Basagran 5L per acre, per year.
• DO NOT apply more than a total of 2.4 pints
(1.5 pounds of bentazon ai) of Basagran 5L per acre per
single application.
• Maximum number of application per year: DO NOT
make more than 2 applications per year.
• DO NOT make more than one application within a 5-day
period.
Tank Mixes
Basagran 5L may be tank mixed in corn with one or more
of the following herbicide products. Other tank mix prod-
ucts may be used, provided the product is registered for
the intended use. Always follow the most restrictive lan-
guage on the tank mix products labels.
• Outlook
® herbicide
• Status® herbicide
• atrazine
• glyphosate (e.g. Roundup® herbicide)
Peppermint and Spearmint
Peppermint and spearmint are tolerant to Basagran 5L;
however, some leaf burning may occur under certain con-
ditions, such as when plants are growing very actively and
have extensive new, succulent tissue. Mint plants generally
outgrow this condition within 10 days.
Crop-specific Restrictions
• DO NOT apply Basagran 5L to peppermint or
spearmint within 20 days of harvest.
• DO NOT apply more than 3.2 pints (2.0 pounds of
bentazon ai) of Basagran 5L per acre, per year.
• DO NOT apply more than a total of 2.4 pints
(1.5 pounds of bentazon ai) of Basagran 5L per acre per
single application.
• Maximum number of application per year: DO NOT
make more than 2 applications per year.
• DO NOT make more than one application within a 5-day
period.
Tank Mixes
Basagran 5L may be tank mixed in peppermint and
spearmint with one or more of the following herbicide prod-
ucts. Other tank mix products may be used, provided the
product is registered for the intended use. Always follow
the most restrictive language on the tank mix products
labels.
• Poast
® herbicide
• Buctril® herbicide
• Sinbar® herbicide
• Stinger® herbicide
Peas, Dry and Succulent
Pea types tolerant to Basagran 5L are Austrian winter, dry
field, garden, English, marrowfat, and southern peas.
Not for use on blackeyed peas in California.
Apply Basagran 5L to peas after three pairs of leaves (or
4 nodes) are present. Even at the tolerant stages, yellow-
ing, bronzing, speckling, or burning of leaves may occur
under certain conditions. The addition of an oil-based addi-
tive, such as a HSOC, COC, or MSO, may increase the
likelihood of crop injury. This temporary injury is generally
outgrown without delaying podset or maturity or reducing
yield.
In western irrigated areas, avoid applying Basagran 5L
during prolonged periods (for 2 to 5 days) of cold weather
(day temperature below 75° F and night temperature below
55° F) because weed control may be nullified.
State-specific Instructions for Georgia and
South Carolina. DO NOT apply Basagran 5L as a solo
treatment to dry and succulent peas or severe crop
damage may occur. Basagran 5L may be applied from
4.8 to 12.8 fluid ounces per acre to dry and succulent peas
only when tank mixed with Raptor
® herbicide or Pursuit®
herbicide. Refer to the Raptor and Pursuit labels for
additional use directions or restrictions.
Crop-specific Restrictions
• DO NOT apply Basagran 5L to dry peas within 30 days
of harvest.
• DO NOT apply Basagran 5L to succulent peas within
10 days of harvest (30 days in California).
• DO NOT apply Basagran 5L to peas under stress from
root rot.
• DO NOT apply Basagran 5L to garbanzo beans or to
lupines at any stage of growth, or severe crop injury may
occur.
• DO NOT apply more than 3.2 pints (2.0 pounds of
bentazon ai) of Basagran 5L per acre, per year.
• DO NOT apply more than a total of 2.4 pints
(1.5 pounds of bentazon ai) of Basagran 5L per acre per
single application.
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• Maximum number of application per year: DO NOT
make more than 2 applications per year.
• DO NOT make more than one application within a 5-day
period.
Crop-specific Precautions
• Infurrow treatments of insecticides or nematicides may
predispose the peas to injury from Basagran® 5L
herbicide.
Tank Mixes
Basagran 5L may be tank mixed in peas with one or more
of the following herbicide products. Other tank mix prod-
ucts may be used, provided the product is registered for
the intended use. Always follow the most restrictive lan-
guage on the tank mix products labels.
• Pursuit
® herbicide
• Raptor® herbicide
• Varisto® herbicide
• MCPA
• Reflex® herbicide
• Thistrol® herbicide
The tank mix of Basagran 5L and Thistrol® herbicide is
for use in the northeastern states of Connecticut, Maine,
Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York,
Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, and in the mid-
Atlantic states of Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, and in the
Pacific northwestern states of Idaho, Oregon, and
Washington. Apply this tank mix after the 3-leaf stage
(4-node stage) of peas, but not later than 3 nodes before
pea flowering.
NOTICE TO USER: Because of variability among pea cul-
tivars and in application techniques, neither the
manufacturers nor the sellers have determined whether or
not the tank mix of Basagran 5L and Thistrol can be
safely used on all pea crops under all conditions.
Therefore, determine if the tank mix of Basagran 5L and
Thistrol can be used safely before large-scale use.
For improved control of pigweed species and common lamb-
squarters, apply a tank mix of Basagran 5L and MCPA.
Tank Mix Restrictions
• DO NOT apply the tank mix to peas when temperatures
exceed 90º F.
• DO NOT apply the tank mix to peas after pea flower
buds appear.
• Tank mixes not applicable in California.
Tank Mix Precautions
• Other crops, in particular beans, cotton, grapes, toma-
toes, and ornamental plants, may be severely injured by
off-target spray drift of Thistrol.
Peanut
Apply Basagran 5L from peanut cracking through pegging.
Crop-specific Restrictions
• DO NOT graze treated peanut fields for at least 50 days
after the last Basagran 5L treatment.
• Basagran 5L treated peanut hay and forage may be fed
to livestock.
• DO NOT apply more than 3.2 pints (2.0 pounds of
bentazon ai) of Basagran 5L per acre, per year.
• DO NOT apply more than a total of 2.4 pints
(1.5 pounds of bentazon ai) of Basagran 5L per acre per
single application.
• Maximum number of application per year: DO NOT
make more than 2 applications per year.
• DO NOT make more than one application within a 5-day
period.
Crop-specific Precautions
• Infurrow treatments of insecticides and nematicides may
predispose peanuts to injury from Basagran 5L.
Tank Mixes
Basagran 5L may be tank mixed in peanut with one or
more of the following herbicide products. Other tank mix
products may be used, provided the product is registered
for the intended use. Always follow the most restrictive lan-
guage on the tank mix products labels.
• Cadre
® herbicide
• Outlook® herbicide
• Poast® herbicide
• Pursuit
• 2,4-DB amine
• Cobra
® herbicide
• ET® herbicide/defoliant
• Gramoxone Inteon® herbicide
• Ultra Blazer® herbicide
Apply the tank mix of Basagran 5L and
Gramoxone Inteon at the ground crack stage of peanuts
to control an early flush of weeds. Apply a second applica-
tion up to 28 days after ground crack stage. Always add
NIS at the recommended rates to the tank mix of
Basagran 5L and Gramoxone Inteon. DO NOT use an
oil concentrate or any other oil-based additive with the tank
mix of Basagran 5L and Gramoxone Inteon.
Basagran 5L may be tank mixed with foliar fungicides
such as Headline
® SC fungicide and Priaxor®
fungicide.
Tank Mix Restrictions
• DO NOT include UAN solution or AMS with the tank mix
of Basagran 5L, Poast, and Ultra Blazer.
• DO NOT add oil concentrate, UAN, or any other addi-
tives to the tank mix of Basagran 5L and 2,4-DB.
• Use only amine formulations of 2,4-DB.
• Tank mixes not applicable in California.
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Rice
For rice grown in the Mississippi Delta region, Texas, and
the states throughout the southeastern US.
Apply Basagran® 5L herbicide early postemergence in
rice, at the use rates specified in and before weeds exceed
the maximum size listed in Table 3 and Table 4.
Rice straw may be fed to livestock.
Alternate Flooding Culture
Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas. Weed
growth stages generally correspond to rice that is tillering
(stooling) and occur before the permanent flood.
Basagran 5L must be applied when there is no water on
the field and 24 hours or more before flooding. If
Basagran 5L cannot be applied until after flooding, see
directions under Continuous Flooding Culture.
Continuous Flooding Culture
In states using continuous flooding culture, or when treat-
ing after the permanent flooding, treatment must be made
only when weeds are above the surface of the water.
Weeds submerged at the time of application will not be
adequately controlled. For early treatment, water may be
partly or completely drained to expose more weed growth
to spray applications of Basagran 5L. DO NOT raise
water level for at least 24 hours after application or unsatis-
factory control may result. DO NOT use ground equipment
to apply to flooded fields because splashing will wash
Basagran 5L off weed leaf surfaces and ineffective control
may result.
Crop-specific Restrictions
• DO NOT use Basagran 5L on rice fields in which the
commercial cultivation of catfish or crayfish is practiced.
• DO NOT use water containing Basagran 5L residues
from rice cultivation to irrigate crops used for food or feed
unless Basagran 5L is registered for use on these
crops.
• DO NOT apply more than 3.2 pints (2.0 pounds of ben-
tazon ai) of Basagran 5L per acre per year whether one
or two rice crops (including ratoon) are grown that
season.
• DO NOT apply more than a total of 1.6 pints
(1.0 pound of bentazon ai) of Basagran 5L per acre per
single application.
• Maximum number of application per year: DO NOT
make more than 2 applications per year.
• DO NOT make more than one application within a 5-day
period.
• DO NOT release paddy water from Basagran 5L treat-
ed fields for at least 4 days after last application to
flooded paddies.
Tank Mixes
Basagran 5L may be tank mixed in rice with one or more
of the following herbicide products. Other tank mix prod-
ucts may be used, provided the product is registered for
the intended use. Always follow the most restrictive lan-
guage on the tank mix products labels.
• Beyond
® herbicide
• Facet® L Herbicide
• Newpath® herbicide
• propanil
• Command
® herbicide
• Grasp® herbicide
• League™ herbicide
• Londax
® herbicide
• Permit® herbicide
• Permit Plus® herbicide
• RiceBeaux® herbicide
• Strada® herbicide
• Ultra Blazer
Tank Mix Restrictions
• Apply the tank mix of Basagran 5L and Londax within
7 days of establishing permanent flood.
• Apply the tank mix of Basagran 5L and propanil only to
drained fields.
• DO NOT use oil concentrate with the tank mix of
Basagran 5L and propanil. Add propanil to the tank mix
of Basagran 5L based on active ingredient (ai) of
formulation used. Test propanil products for physical tank
mix compatibility with Basagran 5L.
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Table 4. Application Rates and Weeds Controlled in Rice - Drained Fields
Weeds Controlled
Basagran 5L Application Rates for Weed Growth Stages1
(pints/A)
1.2 1.6
Weed
Leaf Stage
Maximum Height
(inches)
Weed
Leaf Stage
Maximum Height
(inches)
Cocklebur 2 to 10 10 10 to 15 15
Dayflower 2 to 10 6 10 to 15 10
Ducksalad — — 6 to 10 6
Eclipta 4 to 6 2 4 to 6 2
Flatsedge, annual or rice See the Special Directions for Problem Weeds in Rice section.
Gooseweed 4 to 6 4 6 to 10 8
Redstem Up to 6 4 6 to 10 8
Redweed 4 to 6 6 6 to 10 8
Smartweed 2 to 10 6 10 to 15 10
Spikerush 2 to 6 6 6 to 8 8
Water plantain, arrowhead — — Up to 4 7
Water plantain, common — — Up to 4 7
Yellow nutsedge 4 to 6 6 6 to 8 10
1 If a second weed flush develops after the first application, re-treat according to this rate table.
Table 3. Application Rates and Weeds Controlled in Rice - Flooded Fields
Weeds Controlled
Basagran® 5L herbicide Application Rates for Weed Growth Stages1
(pints/A)
1.2 1.6
Maximum Height
Above Soil
(inches)
Height Range
Above Water Level
(inches)
Maximum Height
Above Soil
(inches)
Height Range
Above Water Level
(inches)
Cocklebur 10 3 to 6 15 6 to 10
Dayflower 6 3 to 5 10 5 to 8
Flatsedge, annual or rice See the Special Directions for Problem Weeds in Rice section.
Redstem 4 2 to 3 8 4 to 6
Smartweed 6 2 to 5 10 5 to 8
Water plantain, arrowhead — — 7 5 to 6
Water plantain, common — — 7 5 to 6
Yellow nutsedge 6 4 to 5 10 6 to 8
1 If a second weed flush develops after the first application, re-treat according to this rate table.
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Special Directions for Problem Weeds in
Rice
Annual or Rice Flatsedge (Cyperus iria) - For suppres-
sion, apply 1.2 to 1.6 pints of Basagran® 5L herbicide
per acre when weeds are up to a maximum of 8-inches
tall. If regrowth occurs, make a second application at the
same rate 7 to 10 days later.
Rice Grown in California
Apply Basagran 5L early postemergence in rice at the use
rates specified in Table 5.
Rice straw may be fed to livestock.
Alternate Flood Culture
Weed growth stages generally correspond to rice that is
tillering (stooling) and occur before the permanent flood.
Basagran 5L must be applied when there is no water on
the field and 24 hours or more before flooding. If
Basagran 5L cannot be applied until after flooding, see
directions under Continuous Flood Culture.
Continuous Flood Culture
In continuous flood culture, or when treating after the per-
manent flooding, treatment must be made only when
weeds are above the surface of the water. Weeds sub-
merged at the time of application will not be adequately
controlled. For early treatment, water may be partly or
completely drained to expose more weed growth to spray
applications of Basagran 5L. DO NOT raise water level for
at least 24 hours after application or unsatisfactory control
may result. Application of Basagran 5L with ground
equipment to flooded fields can cause splashing that will
wash Basagran 5L off weed leaf surfaces and ineffective
control may result.
Crop-specific Restrictions
• DO NOT apply more than 3.2 pints (2.0 pounds of
bentazon ai) of Basagran 5L per acre per year.
• DO NOT apply more than a total of 1.6 pints
(1.0 pound of bentazon ai) of Basagran 5L per acre per
single application.
• Maximum number of application per year: DO NOT
make more than 2 applications per year.
• DO NOT make more than one application within a 5-day
period.
• DO NOT release paddy water from field if Basagran 5L
has been applied during the growing season. Tail water
may be recirculated within the field or other rice fields
similarly treated with Basagran 5L. Draining water from
any Basagran 5L-treated field during the growing sea-
son is not permitted.
Tank Mixes
Basagran 5L may be tank mixed in rice with, but not limit-
ed to, the following herbicide products. Other tank mix
products may be used, provided the product is registered
for the intended use. Always follow the most restrictive lan-
guage on the tank mix products labels.
• propanil
Tank Mix Restrictions
• Apply the tank mix of Basagran 5L and propanil only to
drained fields.
• DO NOT use oil concentrate with the tank mix of
Basagran 5L and propanil. Add propanil to the tank mix
of Basagran 5L based on active ingredient (ai) of
formulation used. Test propanil products for physical tank
mix compatibility with Basagran 5L.
Table 5. Application Rates and Weeds Controlled in Rice Grown in California
Weeds Controlled
Basagran 5L Application Rates for Weed Growth Stages1
(pints/A)
1.2 1.6
Application in Drained Fields Before Permanent Flooding
Weed
Leaf Stage
Maximum Height
(inches)
Weed
Leaf Stage
Maximum Height
(inches)
Ducksalad — — 6 to 10 6
Redstem Up to 6 6 6 to 10 8
Weeds Controlled
Application to Flooded Fields
Maximum Height
Above Soil
(inches)
Height Range
Above Water Level
(inches)
Maximum Height
Above Soil
(inches)
Height Range
Above Water Level
(inches)
Redstem 4 2 to 3 8 4 to 6
Water plantain, common — — 7 5 to 6
Yellow nutsedge 6 4 to 5 10 6 to 8
1 If a second weed flush develops after the first application, re-treat according to this rate table.
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Sorghum, Grain and Forage
Apply Basagran® 5L herbicide postemergence to
sorghum (sorghum in this label refers to grain and forage
sorghum). Before applying Basagran 5L to sorghum, veri-
fy the selectivity of Basagran 5L on your inbred or hybrid
line with your local seed company (supplier) to help avoid
potential injury to sensitive inbreds and hybrids.
Not for use on forage sorghum in California.
Crop-specific Restrictions
• DO NOT apply more than 1.6 pints (1.0 pound of bentazon
ai) of Basagran 5L per acre per year in sorghum.
• DO NOT apply more than a total of 1.6 pints
(1.0 pound of bentazon ai) of Basagran 5L per acre per
single application.
• Maximum number of application per year: DO NOT
make more than 1 applications per year.
• DO NOT make more than one application within a 5-day
period.
• DO NOT apply to sorghum that is heading or blooming.
• DO NOT graze treated sorghum fields for at least
12 days after the last treatment with Basagran 5L.
Tank Mixes
Basagran 5L may be tank mixed in sorghum with one or
more of the following herbicide products. Other tank mix
products may be used, provided the product is registered
for the intended use. Always follow the most restrictive lan-
guage on the tank mix products labels.
• Clarity
® herbicide
• Facet® L herbicide
• Outlook® herbicide
• atrazine
Soybean
Apply Basagran 5L postemergence to soybean; soybean
is tolerant to Basagran 5L at all stages of growth. Slight
leaf speckling and leaf bronzing may occur under certain
conditions, but soybean generally outgrows these condi-
tions within 10 days.
Crop-specific Restrictions
• DO NOT graze or cut treated soybean fields for forage or
hay for at least 30 days after the last treatment of
Basagran 5L.
• DO NOT apply more than 3.2 pints (2.0 pounds of
bentazon ai) of Basagran 5L per acre, per year.
• DO NOT apply more than a total of 2.4 pints
(1.5 pounds of bentazon ai) of Basagran 5L per acre per
single application.
• Maximum number of application per year: DO NOT
make more than 2 applications per year.
• DO NOT make more than one application within a 5-day
period.
Tank Mixes
Basagran 5L may be tank mixed in soybean with one or
more of the following herbicide products. Other tank mix
products may be used, provided the product is registered
for the intended use. Always follow the most restrictive lan-
guage on the tank mix products labels.
• Outlook
• Poast
® herbicide
• Pursuit® herbicide
• Raptor® herbicide
• Varisto® herbicide
• 2,4-DB amine
• glyphosate (e.g. Roundup
® herbicide)
• Cobra® herbicide
• Flexstar® herbicide
• Reflex® herbicide
• Resource® herbicide
• Ultra Blazer® herbicide
Basagran 5L may be tank mixed with foliar fungicides
and/or foliar insecticides (except malathion and Sevin®
herbicide) if the application timings properly coincide.
The tank mixing of an insecticide with Basagran 5L may
increase the potential for crop injury.
Tank Mix Restrictions
• Basagran 5L, Ultra Blazer, and Poast. Oil concentrate
must be used with the tank mix of Basagran 5L, Poast,
and Ultra Blazer in place of a spray surfactant.
• Basagran 5L and 2,4-DB amine. Use only amine for-
mulations of 2,4-DB. Use no other adjuvant except UAN
at 2 to 4 pints per acre with this tank mix. DO NOT apply
more than 1 application of this tank mix per season. The
use of this tank mix will cause soybean foliage injury
(such as burning, bronzing, or crinkling) and may reduce
yields. DO NOT use this tank mix on soybeans that show
symptoms of disease such as Phytophthora root rot.
• DO NOT apply tank mixes in California.
Nonbearing Food Crops
Not for use on nonbearing food crops in California.
Basagran 5L may be used for selective postemergence
weed control in the following nonbearing food crops:
almonds, apples, apricots, avocados, blackberries*, blue-
berries, cherries, crabapples, dates, figs, grapes,
grapefruit, lemons, limes, macadamias, nectarines, olives,
oranges, peaches, pears, pecans, pistachios, plums,
pomegranates, prunes, raspberries*, tangelos, tangerines,
walnuts.
*Apply Basagran 5L at or before planting only.
Apply Basagran® 5L herbicide at 1.2 to 1.6 pints per
acre as a postemergence directed spray away from the
foliage of desired plants. DO NOT allow spray to contact
green stems, bark, or foliage. A directed spray application
should reduce the potential for leaf injury. However, some
leaf speckling and leaf bronzing may occur under certain
conditions. If needed, use a spray shield or wrap or cover
the plants when spraying around very young trees or vines.
Crop-specific Restrictions
• DO NOT apply to nonbearing foods using aircraft or any
aerial equipment that results in a broadcast spray
application.
• DO NOT graze animals in treated orchards or fields.
• DO NOT use hay from treated areas for animal feed or
bedding.
• DO NOT apply Basagran 5L to nonbearing food crops
within one year of harvest.
• DO NOT apply more than 3.2 pints (2.0 pounds of
bentazon ai) of Basagran 5L per acre, per year.
• DO NOT apply more than a total of 1.6 pints
(1.0 pound of bentazon ai) of Basagran 5L per acre per
single application.
• Maximum number of application per year: DO NOT
make more than 2 applications per year.
• DO NOT make more than one application within a 5-day
period.
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Rezult, Status, and Varisto are registered trademarks of
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Buctril and Sevin are registered trademarks of Bayer
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Cobra and Resource are registered trademarks, and
League is a trademark of Valent USA Corp.
Command is a registered trademark of FMC Corporation.
ET is a registered trademark of Nichino America, Inc.
Flexstar, Gramoxone Inteon, and Reflex are registered
trademarks of a Syngenta Group Company.
Grasp and Stinger are registered trademarks of
Dow Agrosciences LLC.
Londax and Ultra Blazer are registered trademarks of
United Phosphorus, Inc.
Permit and Permit Plus are registered trademarks of
Nissan Chemical Industries, Ltd.
RiceBeaux is a registered trademark of RiceCo LLC.
RoundUp is a registered trademark of Monsanto.
Sinbar is a registered trademark of Tessenderlo Kerley, Inc.
Strada is a registered trademark of Isagro USA.
Thistrol is a registered trademark of Nufarm, Inc.
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