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# BISON
- EPA Reg No: **9779-347**
- Registrant: WINFIELD SOLUTIONS, LLC
- Signal word: Warning
- Active ingredients: MCPA, 2-ethylhexyl ester (34%); Bromoxynil octanoate (31.7%)
- Label accepted: 2022-12-21
- Source PDF: https://www3.epa.gov/pesticides/chem_search/ppls/009779-00347-20221221.pdf
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UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
WASHINGTON, DC 20460
OFFICE OF CHEMICAL SAFETY
AND POLLUTION PREVENTION
December 21, 2022
Lisa Mathias
Registration Specialist
Winfield Solutions, LLC
P.O. Box 64589
St. Paul, MN 55164-0589
Subject: Registration Review Label Amendments Incorporating Mitigation Measures from
the Interim Decisions for Bromoxynil and MCPA and the National Marine
Fisheries Services (NMFS) Biological Opinion on the Effects of Bromoxynil on
Pacific Salmonids
Product Name: BISON
EPA Registration Number: 9779-347
Application Date: 9/7/2021 and 7/21/2022
Decision Number: 578309, 586179, and 588885
Dear Lisa Mathias:
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 Bromoxynil and MCPA Interim Decisions. The Agency has concluded that your
submission is acceptable.
This letter also addresses the label mitigation resulting from the NMFS Biological Opinion on
the effects of Bromoxynil on Pacific salmonids. The Agency has concluded that your submission
is also 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.
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EPA Reg. No. 9779-347
Decision No. 578309, 586179, and 588885
A stamped copy of your labeling is enclosed for your records. This labeling supersedes
all previously accepted labeling. You must 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 Quinn Gavin at gavin.quinn@epa.gov.
Sincerely,
Linda Arrington, Branch Chief
Risk Management and Implementation Branch 4
Pesticide Re-Evaluation Division
Office of Pesticide Programs
Enclosure
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BROMOXYNIL GROUP 6 HERBICIDE
MCPA GROUP 4 HERBICIDE
Bison®
FOR CONTROL OF CERTAIN BROADLEAF WEEDS IN WHEAT, BARLEY, OATS, RYE , FLAX,
CONSERVATION RESERVE PROGRAM (CRP) AREAS, AND GRASSES GROWN FOR SEED OR SOD
PRODUCTION
ACTIVE INGREDIENT:
2-ethylhexyl ester of 2-methyl -chlorophenoxyacetic acid**.............................................34.0%
Octanoic acid ester of bromoxynil* (3,5-dibromo-4-hydroxybenzonitrile).......................31.7%
OTHER INGREDIENTS***:............................................................................................. 34.3%
TOTAL.............................................................................................................................100.0%
*Bromoxynil octanoate equivalent to 21.8% of bromoxynil, or not less than 2 lbs. of bromoxynil per gal.
**Equivalent to 21.8% 2-methyl-chlorophenoxyacetic acid, or not less than 2 lbs. MCPA acid per gal.
***Contains Petroleum Distillate
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
WARNING AVISO
Si usted no entiende la etiqueta, busque a alguien para que se la explique a usted en detalle. (If you do not
understand the label, find someone to explain it to you in detail.)
FIRST AID
IF SWALLOWED:
x Call a poison control center or doctor immediately for treatment advice.
x Do not give any liquid to person.
x Do not give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
x Do not induce vomiting unless told to by a poison control center or doctor.
IF IN EYES:
x 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.
x Call a poison control center or doctor for treatment advice.
IF ON SKIN OR CLOTHING:
x Take off contaminated clothing.
x Rinse skin immediately with plenty of water for 15-20 minutes.
x Call a poison control center or doctor for treatment advice.
IF INHALED:
x Move person to fresh air.
x If person is not breathing, call 911 or an ambulance, then give artificial respiration, preferably mouth-to-
mouth if possible.
x Call a poison control center or doctor for further treatment advice.
Have the product container or label with you when calling a poison control center or doctor or going for
treatment. You may contact 1-877-424-7452 for emergency medical treatment information.
Note to Physician: The product contains petroleum distillate vomiting may cause aspiration pneumonia.
EPA Reg. No. 9779-347 EPA Est. No. ________
Distributed by NET CONTENTS _____ GALS.
Winfield Solutions, LLC
P . O . B o x 6 4 5 8 9 , S t . P a u l , M N 5 5 1 6 4 - 0 5 8 9 L O T N O . _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
2/0721/2
Dec 21, 2022
9779-347
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PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS
HAZARDS TO HUMANS AND DOMESTIC ANIMALS
WARNING: May be fatal if swallowed. Causes moderate eye irritation. Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing.
Avoid breathing spray mist.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):
Mixers, loaders, applicators, flaggers and other handlers must wear:
x Long-sleeved shirt and long pants,
x Shoes plus socks, and
x Chemical-resistant gloves made of barrier laminate, nitrile rubber > 14 mils, neoprene rubber > 14 mils,
or viton > 14 mils.
Additionally, mixers and loaders supporting aerial application to noncropland must also wear:
x A chemical-resistant apron.
See ENGINEERING CONTROLS for additional requirements.
Discard clothing and other absorbent materials that have been drenched or heavily contaminated with this
product's concentrate. Do not reuse them. 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.
ENGINEERING CONTROLS
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. IMPORTANT: When reduced PPE is worn
because a closed system is being used, handlers must be provided all PPE specified above for "applicators
and other handlers" and have such PPE immediately available for use in an emergency, such as a spill or
equipment breakdown.
Pilots must use an enclosed cockpit that meets the requirements listed in the WPS for agricultural pesticides
[40 CFR 170.240(d)(6)].
Handlers must use closed mixing loading systems during mixing/loading liquids for aerial applications to fallow
land and high acreage field crops (barley, flax, oats, rye, wheat, grass grown for seed).
If you will handle a total of 60 gallons or more of this product per day, you must use a mechanical transfer system
for all mixing and loading operations. However, as noted above, for aerial applications and regardless of total
gallonage, handlers must always use closed mixing loading systems during mixing and loading liquids for
application to fallow land and high acreage field crops (barley, flax, oats, rye, wheat, grass grown for seed).
If this product is packaged in a 30 gallon drum, you must use a mechanical transfer system which terminates in a
drip-free hard coupling which may be used only with a spray or mix tank which has been fitted with a compatible
coupling. If you do not presently own or have access to a mechanical transfer system with this type of coupling,
contact your dealer for information on how to obtain such a system or to modify your present system. When using
a mechanical transfer system, do not remove or disconnect the pump or probe from the container until the
container has been emptied and rinsed. The pump or probe system must be used to rinse the empty container
and to transfer the rinsate directly to the mixing or spray tank.
Application from a tractor with a completely enclosed cab or aerial application is required whenever this product is
applied to 360 or more acres in a day. The closed systems and enclosed cabs must be used 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. To
reduce exposure to residues, wash the spray rig, tractor, and all other equipment used to handle or apply this
product with water daily or before using the equipment for any other purpose.
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USER SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS
Users should wash hands before eating, drinking, chewing gum, using tobacco or using the toilet. Remove
PPE/clothing immediately if pesticide gets inside. Remove PPE immediately after handling this product. Then
wash thoroughly and put on clean clothing. Wash the outside of gloves before removing.
ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS
This pesticide is toxic to wildlife and fish, aquatic invertebrates and aquatic plants. Use with care when applying
to areas frequented by wildlife or adjacent to any body of water. 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
apply when weather conditions favor drift from target areas. Do not contaminate water when disposing of
equipment washwaters or rinsate. Drift and runoff may be hazardous to aquatic organisms in water adjacent to
treated areas.
Groundwater Advisory
MCPA is known to leach through soil into groundwater under certain conditions as a result of label use. This
chemical may leach into groundwater if used in areas where soils are permeable, particularly where the water
table is shallow.
Surface Water Advisory
This product may impact surface water quality due to runoff of rain water. This is especially true for poorly
draining soils and soils with shallow ground water.
This product is classified as having high potential for reaching surface water via runoff for several months or
more after application.
A level, well-maintained vegetative buffer strip between areas to which this product is applied and surface
water features such as ponds, streams, and springs will reduce the potential loading of MCPA from runoff
water and sediment. Runoff of this product will be reduced by avoiding applications when rainfall or irrigation is
expected to occur within 48 hours.
Non-Target Organism Advisory
This product is toxic to plants and may adversely impact the forage and habitat of non-target organisms,
including pollinators, in areas adjacent to the treated site. Protect the forage and habitat of non-target
organisms by following label directions intended to minimize spray drift.
Reporting Ecological Incidents
To report ecological incidents, including mortality, injury, or harm to plants and animals, call 1-855-494-6343.
PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL HAZARDS
Do not use or store near heat or open flame.
NOTICE
BISON Herbicide contains low volatile ethylhexyl ester of MCPA. At high air or ground surface temperatures,
vapors from this product may cause injury to susceptible plants. This fact should be considered when applying
BISON.
DIRECTIONS FOR USE
It is a violation of Federal Law to use this product in a manner inconsistent with its labeling. Read entire label
before using this product. 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.
Endangered Species Protection Requirements
It is a Federal offense to use any pesticide in a manner that results in an unauthorized “take” (e.g., kill or
otherwise harm) of an endangered species and certain threatened species, under the Endangered Species
Act section 9. When using this product, you must follow the measures contained in the Endangered Species
Protection Bulletin for the area in which you are applying the product. You must obtain a Bulletin no earlier
than six months before using this product. To obtain Bulletins, consult http://www.epa.gov/espp/, call 1-844-
447-3813, or email ESPP@epa.gov. You must use the Bulletin valid for the month in which you will apply the
product.
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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
intervals. 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 (including sod farms) during the restricted-entry interval
(REI) of 24 hours, with the exception of grass. For grass, do not enter or allow worker entry into treated
areas during the restricted-entry interval (REI) of 2 days.
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 made of barrier laminate, nitrile rubber > 14 mils, neoprene rubber > 14 mils, or viton > 14
mils, chemical-resistant footwear plus socks, and protective eyewear.
NON-AGRICULTURAL USE REQUIREMENTS
The requirements in this box apply to the use of this product on non-residential turf grass areas that are NOT
within the scope of the Worker Protection Standard (WPS) 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.
Do not allow people or pets to enter the treated area until sprays have dried.
PRODUCT INFORMATION
BISON is formulated as an emulsifiable concentrate containing the equivalent of 2 lbs. per gallon of bromoxynil
and 2 pounds per gallon of MCPA acid. BISON is a selective postemergence herbicide for control of important
broadleaf weeds infesting wheat, barley, oats, rye, flax, CRP (Conservation Reserve Program) areas, and grasses
grown for seed. Optimum weed control is obtained when BISON is applied to actively growing weed seedlings.
BISON is primarily a contact herbicide; therefore, thorough coverage of the weed seedlings is essential for
optimum control.
BISON has little residual activity. Therefore, subsequent flushes of weeds will not be controlled by the initial
treatment. Generally, crops that form a good canopy will help shade subsequent weed flushes. However, certain
crops or short-straw varieties, for example, Yaccora Rojo wheat, may not develop the crop canopy fast enough to
shade the subsequent flushes of weeds.
Occasional transitory leaf burn may occur. The temporary leaf burn is similar to that seen with liquid fertilizer.
Because the activity of BISON is mainly contact, recovery of the crop is generally rapid with no lasting effect.
Frequency and amount of leaf burn may be greater when crops are stressed by abrasive winds, cool to cold
evening temperatures or mechanical injury, such as that caused by hail, sleet, or insect feeding. To reduce the
potential for temporary leaf burn, applications should be made to dry foliage in the recommended spray volumes
per acre when weather conditions are not extreme.
General Use Restrictions
x Do not apply with backpack or hand-held application equipment.
x Do not apply to residential, playground, school yard or golf course turf.
x Aerial applications to fallow land is restricted within 25 feet of residential areas (e.g., homes, schools,
playgrounds, shopping areas, hospitals, etc.).
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MIXING, LOADING AND HANDLING INSTRUCTIONS
See the ENGINEERING CONTROLS section for additional information.
BISON ALONE: Fill the spray tank 1/2 to 3/4 full with clean water. Begin agitation and add the recommended
amount of BISON. Add water to the spray tank to the desired level. Maintain sufficient agitation to ensure a
uniform spray mixture during application.
TANK MIXTURES: BISON can be applied in tank mixture with many other herbicides and insecticides
registered for use on approved crops. It is the pesticide users responsibility to ensure that all products 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
precautionary statements of each product in the tank mixture. Refer to the specific crop section for rate
directions and other restrictions.
To apply BISON in mixture with another product, fill the spray tank 1/2 to 3/4 full with clean water and begin
agitation. If tank mixing with wettable powder, soluble powder, flowable or dry flowable products, add the powder
or flowable product first. After the other herbicide is thoroughly mixed with water, add the directed amount of
BISON and add water to the spray tank to the desired level. If tank mixing with other product types, add the
BISON first before adding the other product. Always mix one product in water thoroughly before adding another
product or compatibility problems may occur. Never mix two products together without first mixing in water.
Maintain sufficient agitation while mixing and during application to ensure a uniform spray mixture. If spray
mixture is allowed to remain without agitation for short periods of time, be sure to agitate until uniformly mixed
before application.
If tank mixing with products other than those listed within each crop section, a compatibility test is recommended
to ensure satisfactory spray preparation. To test for compatibility, use a small container and mix a small amount
(0.5 to 1 quart) of spray, combining all ingredients in the same ratio as the anticipated use. If any indications of
physical incompatibility develop, do not use this mixture for spraying. Indications of incompatibility usually will
appear within 5 to 15 minutes after mixing. To ensure maximum crop safety
and weed control, follow all cautions and limitations on this label and the labels of products used in the tank
mixture with BISON .
SPRAYABLE LIQUID FERTILIZERS AND SPRAY ADDITIVES
BISON can be applied in combination with sprayable liquid fertilizer or spray additives such as surfactants or
crop oil concentrate. When an adjuvant is to be used with this product, Winfield Solutions, LLC recommends the
use of a Council of Producers & Distributors of Agrotechnology certified adjuvant.
When tank mixing with liquid fertilizer, always add the fertilizer to the spray tank first and agitate thoroughly
before adding BISON. Always predetermine the compatibility with liquid fertilizer by mixing small proportional
quantities in advance. Agitation must be maintained during filling and application operations to ensure that
BISON is evenly mixed with the fertilizer. Leaf burn may occur when BISON is applied with liquid fertilizer, but
new leaves are not adversely affected.
NOTICE: Fertilizers and spray additives can increase foliage leaf burn when applied with BISON. Do not apply
fertilizers or spray additives with BISON if leaf burn is a major concern due to environmental conditions, crop or
variety sensitivity to BISON.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
BISON can be applied to registered use areas by ground, aerial and sprinkler irrigation equipment.
GROUND APPLICATION
Use a standard herbicide boom sprayer that provides uniform and accurate application. Sprayer should be
equipped with screens no finer than 50 mesh in the nozzle tips and in-line strainers.
Select a spray volume and delivery system that will ensure thorough and uniform spray coverage. Raindrop
®
nozzles and flood nozzles are not recommended as weed control with BISON may be reduced. In general, a
spray volume of 10 to 20 gallons per acre (GPA) is recommended for optimum spray coverage. A minimum of 5
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GPA with a minimum spray pressure of 50 psi and a maximum ground speed of 10 mph may be used with
higher speed, low volume ground application if ground terrain, crop and weed density allow effective spray
distribution. When using higher speed equipment, a maximum ground speed of 10 mph is suggested if field
conditions cause excessive boom movement during application which results in poor spray coverage.
Ground applications made when dry, dusty field conditions exist may provide reduced weed control in wheel
track areas. Applications using less than 10 gallons per acre may result in reduced weed control.
When weed infestations are heavy, use of higher spray volumes and spray pressure will be helpful in obtaining
uniform weed coverage.
When the crop is large enough to interfere with the spray pattern, drop nozzles
should be used to obtain uniform weed coverage. If you are unsure of the infestation level or size of crop,
consult your local extension service.
See the SPRAY DRIFT MANAGEMENT section of the label for mandatory spray drift mitigation measures
and spray drift advisories.
AERIAL APPLICATION
Unless otherwise specified on this label use a minimum spray volume of 5 gallons per acre . A minimum spray
volume of 3 gallons per acre may be used if crop canopy and weed density allow adequate spray coverage.
Aerial applications using less than 5 gallons of spray volume per acre may result in reduced weed control.
Human flaggers are prohibited unless in an enclosed vehicle.
Aerial applications to fallow land is restricted within 25 feet of residential areas (e.g., homes, schools,
playgrounds, shopping areas, hospitals, etc.).
See the SPRAY DRIFT MANAGEMENT section of the label for mandatory spray drift mitigation measures
and spray drift advisories.
SPRAY DRIFT MANAGEMENT
Avoiding spray drift at the application site is the responsibility of the applicator. The interaction of many
equipment-and-weather-related factors determine the poten tial for spray drift. The applicator and the grower
are responsible for considering all these factors when making decisions.
Where states have more stringent regulations, they should be observed.
MANDATORY SPRAY DRIFT MANAGEMENT
Aerial Applications:
x Do not release spray at a height greater than 10 ft above the ground or vegetative canopy, unless
a greater application height is necessary for pilot safety.
x Applicators must use ½ swath displacement upwind at the downwind edge of the field.
x Do not apply when wind speeds exceed 10 miles per hour at the application site.
x Applicators are required to select a nozzle and pressure that delivers a medium or coarser droplet
size (ASABE S572 and S641).
x The distance of the outer most nozzles on the boom must not exceed 75% of the length of the
wingspan or 90% of the rotor diameter
x Do not apply during temperature inversions.
Ground Boom Applications:
x User must only apply with the release height recommended by the manufacturer, but no more
than 4 feet above the ground or crop canopy.
x Applicators are required to select a nozzle and pressure that delivers a medium or coarser droplet
size (ASABE S572).
x Do not apply when wind speeds exceed 10 miles per hour at the application site.
x Do not apply during temperature inversions.
Boomless Ground Applications:
x Applicators are required to select a nozzle and pressure that delivers a medium or coarser droplet
Size (ASABE S572).
x Do not apply when wind speeds exceed 10 miles per hour at the application site.
x Do not appl y during temperature inversions.
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SPRAY DRIFT ADVISORIES
THE APPLICATOR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR AVOIDING OFF-SITE SPRAY DRIFT.
BE AWARE OF NEARBY NON-TARGET SITES AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS.
Importance of Droplet Size
An effective way to reduce spray drift is to apply large droplets. Use the largest droplets that provide target
pest control. While applying larger droplets will reduce spray drift, the potential for drift will be greater if
applications are made improperly or under unfavorable environmental conditions.
Controlling Droplet Size Ground Boom
x Volume - Increasing the spray volume so that larger droplets are produced will reduce spray drift.
Use the highest practical spray volume for the application. If a greater spray volume is needed,
consider using a nozzle with a higher flow rate.
x Pressure - Use the lowest spray pressure recommended for the nozzle to produce the target spray
volume and droplet size.
x Spray Nozzle - Use a spray nozzle that is designed for the intended application. Consider using
nozzles designed to reduce drift.
Controlling Droplet Size Aircraft
x Adjust Nozzles - Follow nozzle manufacturers recommendations for setting up nozzles. Generally,
to reduce fine droplets, nozzles should be oriented parallel with the airflow in flight.
Boom Height Ground Boom
For ground equipment, the boom should remain level with the crop and have minimal bounce.
Release Height - Aircraft
Higher release heights increase the potential for spray drift.
Shielded Sprayers
Shielding the boom or individual nozzles can reduce spray drift. Consider using shielded sprayers. Verify that
the shields are not interfering with the uniform deposition of the spray on the target area.
Boomless Ground Applications
Setting nozzles at the lowest effective height will help to reduce the potential for spray drift .
Temperature and Humidity
When making applications in hot and dry conditions, use larger droplets to reduce effects of evaporation.
Temperature Inversions
Drift potential is high during a temperature inversion. Temperature inversions are characterized by increasing
temperature with altitude and are common on nights with limited cloud cover and light to no wind. The
presence of an inversion can be indicated by ground fog or by the movement of smoke from a ground source
or a 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.
Wind
Drift potential generally increases with wind speed. Applicators need to be familiar with local wind patterns
and terrain that could affect spray drift.
Sensitive Areas
The pesticide must only be applied when the potential for drift to adjacent sensitive areas (e.g. residential
areas, bodies of water, known habitat for threatened or endangered species, non-target crops) is minimal
(e.g. when wind is blowing away from the sensitive areas).
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SPRINKLER IRRIGATION APPLICATION
BISON Herbicide can be applied through sprinkler irrigation systems to small grains (wheat, barley, oats and
rye) and grasses grown for seed or sod.
Important: Apply BISON Herbicide through fixed pipe, overhead sprink ler, or hand-moved pipe irrigation
systems only. If hand moved pipe is used for chemigation, the pipe must not be handled in any way until 24
hours after chemigation has been completed and residues have been flushed from the system. When applying
by chemigation, no person may enter the application site unless in an enclosed vehicle. Do not apply this
product through any other type of irrigation system.
SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS FOR APPLICATION THROUGH AUTOMATED SPRINKLER IRRIGATION
SYSTEM
1. The system must contain a functional check valve, vacuum relief valve, and low pressure drain
appropriately located on the irrigation pipeline to prevent water source contamination from backflow.
2. The pesticide injection pipeline must contain a functional, automatic, quick-closing check valve to
prevent the flow of fluid back toward the injection pump.
3. The pesticide injection pipeline must also contain a functional, normally closed, solenoid-operated
valve located on the intake side of the injection pump and connected to the system interlock to prevent
fluid from being withdrawn from the supply tank when the irrigation system is either automatically or
manually shut down.
4. The system must contain functional interlocking controls to automatically shut off the pesticide injection
pump when the water pump motor stops.
5. The irrigation line or water pump must include a functional pressure switch which will stop the water
pump motor when the water pressure decreases to the point where pesticide distribution is adversely
affected.
6. Systems must use a metering pump, such as a positive displacement injection pump (e.g., diaphragm
pump) effectively designed and constructed of materials that are compatible with pesticides and
capable of being fitted with a system interlock.
7. Do not apply when wind speed favors drift beyond the area intended for treatment.
8. Agitation is recommended in the pesticide supply tank when applying the BISON Herbicide.
9. BISON Herbicide should be applied continuously for the duration of the water application with center
pivot and continuous lateral move systems. Application of BISON Herbicide should be made during the
last 30-45 minutes of the irrigation set with other overhead sprinkler systems.
10. For best performance, set the sprinkler system to deliver approximately 0.5 inch or less of water per
acre.
11. Remove scale, pesticide residues and other foreign matter from the supply tank and entire injector
system. Flush with clean water.
12. If BISON Herbicide is diluted in the supply tank, fill the tank with half of the water amount desired, add
the BISON and then add remaining water amount with agitation. Always dilute with at least 4 parts
water to 1 part BISON.
13. Start the sprinklers and then inject BISON Herbicide into the irrigation line. BISON should be injected
with a positive displacement pump into the main line at least 8 feet ahead of a right angle turn to insure
adequate mixing. Refer to the BISON Herbicide label for detailed information on application rates and
timings.
CHEMIGATION USER PRECAUTIONS
Application of more than 0.5 inch/acre of irrigation water may result in decreased product performance on
certain soils.
Do not apply when conditions favor drift, when system co nnections or fittings leak , or when nozzles do not
provide uniform distribution.
Allow sufficient time for pesticide to be flushed through all the lines and nozzles before turning off irrigation
water.
Crop injury, lack of effectiveness, or illegal pesticide residues in the crop can result from non-uniform
distribution of treated water.
Do not connect an irrigation system used for pesticide application to a public water system.
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If you have questions about calibration, you should contact State Extension Service specialists, equipment
manufacturers or other experts.
A person knowledgeable of the chemigation system and responsible for its operations, or under the supervision
of the responsible person, shall shut the system down and make necessary adjustments should the need arise.
WEED LIST
Postemergence application of BISON Herbicide will control the following weeds when sprayed in the seedling
stage. Maximum weed stage of growth is listed under BISON DIRECTIONS.
MOST SUSCEPTIBLE BROADLEAF WEED SPECIES
Annual sowthistle
Black mustard
Black nightshade
Common cocklebur
Common lambsquarters
Common tarweed
Cow cockle
Cutleaf nightshade
Eastern black nightshade
Coast fiddleneck
Field pennycress
Green smartweed
Hairy nightshade
Horned Poppy
Jimsonweed
Ladysthumb
Lanceleaf sage
London rocket
Marshelder
Pennsylvania smartweed
Pepperweed spp.
Redroot pigweed
Russian thistle
Shepherdspurse
Silverleaf nightshade
Smooth pigweed
Spiny pigweed
1Sunflower
Tall Waterhemp
Tartary buckwheat
Tumble mustard
Wild buckwheat
Wild mustard
Yellow rocket
(Sonchus oleraceus)
(Brassica nigra)
(Solanum nigrum)
(Xanthium strumarium)
(Chenopodium album)
(Hemizonia congesta)
(Saponaria vaccaria)
(Solanum triflorum)
(Solanum ptycanthum)
(Amsinckia intermedia)
(Thlaspi arvense)
(Polygonum scabrum)
(Solanum sarachoides)
(Glaucium corniculatum)
(Datura stramonium)
(Polygonum persicaria)
(Salvia reflexa)
(Sisymbrium irio)
(Iva xanthifolia)
(Polygonum strumarium)
(Lepidium app.)
(Amaranthus retroflexus)
(Salsola kali)
(Capsella bursa-pastoris)
(Solanum elaeagnifolium)
(Amaranthus hybridus)
(Amaranthus spinosus)
(Helianthus annuus)
(Amaranthus tuberculatus)
(Fagopyrum tataricum)
(Sisymbrium altissimum)
(Polygonum convolvulus)
(Brassica kaber)
(Barbarea vulgaris)
1For control of sunflower, delay application until first sunflower seedlings
emerging are 4 inches in height.
SUSCEPTIBLE BROADLEAF WEED SPECIES
Blue (purple) mustard
Common groundsel
Common ragweed
Corn chamomile
Corn gromwell
Fumitory
Giant ragweed
Hemp sesbania
Henbit
Ivyleaf morningglory
(Chlorispora tenella)
(Senecio vulgaris)
(Ambrosia artemisiifolia)
(Anthemis arvensis)
(Lithospermum arvense)
(Fumaria officinalis)
(Ambrosia trifida)
(Sesbania exaltata)
(Lamium amplexicaule)
(Ipomoea hederacea)
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Knawel
Kochia
Mayweed
Prostrate knotweed
Puncture vine
Tall morningglory
Tansy mustard
Tarweed
Velvetleaf
Volunteer Canola
Wild radish
(Scleranthus annuus)
(Kochia scoparia)
(Anthemis cotula)
(Polygonum aviculare)
(Tribulus terrestis)
(Ipomoea purpurea)
(Descurainia pinnata)
(Hemizonia spp.)
(Abutilon theophrasti)
(Brassica napus)
(Raphanus raphanistrum)
Weeds germinating after spraying will not be controlled.
WEED SUPPRESSION
Canada thistle (Cirsium arvense)
BISON Herbicide applied at 1 1/2 pints per acre provides burn down of
top growth. Regrowth may occur. Make applications when Canada
thistle is 8 inches tall to the bud stage.
WEED RESISTANCE MANAGEMENT
Bison contains both a Group 4 herbicide (MCPA) and a Group 6 herbicide (Bromoxynil). Any weed
population may contain plants naturally resistant to Group 4 and/or Group 6 herbicides. The resistant
biotypes may dominate the weed population if these herbicides are used repeatedly in the same field.
Appropriate resistance-management strategies should be followed.
To delay herbicide resistance, take one or more of the following steps:
x Rotate the use of this product or other Group 4 and Group 6 herbicides, within a growing season
sequence or among growing seasons, with different herbicide groups that control the same weeds in
a field.
x Use tank mixtures with herbicides from a different group if such use is permitted; where information
on resistance in target weed species is available use the less resistance-prone partner at a rate that
will control the target weed(s) equally as well as the more resistance-prone partner. Consult your
local extension service or certified crop advisor if you are unsure as to which active ingredient is
currently less prone to resistance.
x Adopt an integrated weed-management program for herbicide use that includes scouting and uses
historical information related to herbicide use and crop rotation, and that considers tillage (or other
mechanical control methods), cultural (e.g., higher crop seeding rates; precision fertilizer application
method and timing to favor the crop and not the weeds), biological (weed-competitive crops or
varieties) and other management practices.
x Scout fields prior to application to identify the weed species present and their growth stage to
determine if the intended application will be effective.
x Scout fields after herbicide application to monitor weed populations for early signs of resistance
development. Indicators of possible herbicide resistance include:
o Failure to control a weed species normally controlled by the herbicide at the dose applied,
especially if control is achieved on adjacent weeds.
o A spreading patch of non-controlled plants of a particular weed species.
o Surviving plants mixed with controlled individuals of the same species.
If resistance is suspected, prevent weed seed production in the affected area by an alternative
herbicide from a different group or by a mechanical method such as hoeing or tillage. Prevent
movement of resistant weed seeds to other fields by cleaning harvesting and tillage equipment when
moving between fields, and planting clean seed.
x If a weed pest population continues to progress after treatment with this product, discontinue use of
this product, and switch to another management strategy or herbicide with a different mode of
action, if available.
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x Contact your local extension specialist, certified crop advisors, and/or Winfield Solutions, LLC
representative for pesticide resistance management and/or integrated weed management
recommendations for specific crops and resistant weed biotypes.
x For further information or to report suspected resistance, contact your Winfield Solutions, LLC
representative.
WHEAT, BARLEY, OATS AND RYE
BISON DIRECTIONS
PRODUCT
APPLICATION TIMING AND SPECIFIC COMMENTS
RATE CROP WEEDS
BISON 1 pint/A Fall seeded wheat, barley, oats
and rye throughout the United
States.
Apply to wheat, barley, oats
and rye from the 3 leaf stage
but before the crop reaches the
boot stage and weeds are in
growth stages specified under
WEEDS.
MOST SUSCEPTIBLE BROADLEAF
WEEDS
Apply to weeds up to their 8 leaf stage or
4 inches in height, whichever comes first.
If weed forms rosette, apply before
weeds exceed 2 inches in diameter.
1 1/2 2 pints/A SUSCEPTIBLE BROADLEAF WEEDS
Apply to weeds up to the 4 leaf stage or
2 inches in height, whichever comes first.
If weed forms rosette, apply before
weeds exceed 1 inch in diameter.
2 pints/A Apply to HENBIT, KNAWEL and
MAYWEED up to the 4 leaf stage or 2
inches in height, whichever comes first.
Apply to KOCHIA and TANSY
MUSTARD for improved control when
these weeds exceed the recommended
stage of growth or are growing under
cool, dry conditions.
1 - 1 1/2 pints/A Spring seeded wheat and
barley except in Idaho, Oregon,
Washington, Colorado,
Wyoming and Montana.
Apply to wheat, barley, oats
and rye from the 3 leaf stage
but before the crop reaches the
boot stage and when weeds
are in growth stages specified
under WEEDS.
MOST SUSCEPTIBLE AND
SUSCEPTIBLE BROADLEAF WEEDS
Apply to weeds that do not exceed the 8
leaf stage or 4 inches in height,
whichever comes first. If weed forms
rosette, apply before weeds exceed 2
inches in diameter. Apply to KOCHIA up
to 2 inches in height
1 1/2 2 pints/A Apply to KOCHIA that is 2-4 inches in
height.
1 pint/A Spring seeded wheat, barley,
oats and rye in Idaho, Oregon,
Washington, Colorado,
Wyoming and Montana.
Apply to wheat, barley, oats
and rye from the 3 leaf stage
but before the crop reaches the
boot stage and weeds are in
growth stages specified under
WEEDS.
MOST SUSCEPTIBLE BROADLEAF
WEEDS
Apply to weeds up to the 8 leaf stage or
4 inches in height, whichever comes first.
If weed forms rosette, apply before
weeds exceed 2 inches in diameter.
1 1/2 2 pints/A SUSCEPTIBLE BROADLEAF WEEDS
Apply to weeds up to the 4 leaf stage or
2 inches in height, whichever comes first.
If weed forms rosette, apply before
weeds exceed 1 inch in diameter.
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2 pints/A Apply to HENBIT, KNAWEL and
MAYWEED up to the 4 leaf stage or 2
inches in height, whichever comes first.
Apply to KOCHIA and TANSY
MUSTARD for improved control when
these weeds exceed the recommended
stage of growth or are growing under
cool, dry conditions.
Post-harvest
3/4 - 2 pints/A
Make applications following
harvest of wheat, barley, oats
and rye in the states of North
Dakota, South Dakota,
Minnesota, and Montana. Do
not plant any rotational crop
until the following use season.
Apply 3/4 to 1 pint/A to MOST
SUSCEPTIBLE BROADLEAF WEEDS
up to the 8 leaf stage or 4 inches in
height, whichever comes first. Apply 1
1/2 to 2 pints/A to SUSCEPTIBLE
BROADLEAF WEEDS up to the 4 leaf
stage or 2 inches in height, whichever
comes first. For control of both grasses
and broadleaf weeds, tank mix Bison
with Roundup® or Roundup + 2,4-D
such as Weedone® or Weedar® brand
herbicides. It is the pesticide users
responsibility to ensure that all
products 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 precautionary statements of
each product in the tank mixture.
WHEAT, BARLEY, OATS AND RYE
BISON TANK MIXTURE DIRECTIONS
PRODUCT RATE
APPLICATION TIMING AND SPECIFIC COMMENTS
CROP WEEDS
BISON
+
MCPE Phenoxy
Herbicide
*See Tank Mix
Precaution
below.
3/4 - 2 pints/A
+
1/4 - 1/2 pint/A
Apply to spring seeded wheat,
barley, oats and rye from tillering
stage, but before boot stage.
For control of MOST SUSCEPTIBLE and
SUSCEPTIBLE weeds and improved control
of redroot pigweed and kochia. Apply to
weeds up to the 8 leaf stage, 3 inches in
height or 2 inches in diameter, whichever
comes first. Apply to kochia and redroot
pigweed up to 2 inches in height or diameter.
BISON
+
Glean®
+
nonionic
surfactant
*See Tank Mix
Precaution
below.
3/4 - 1 1/2
pints/A
+
1/6 - 1/3 oz/A
+
1 qt/100 gal
of water
Apply to wheat and barley from
the 3-leaf stage but before the
crop reaches the boot stage.
Refer to Glean label for crop
rotation and other restrictions.
This tank mix improves control of broadleaf
weeds such as henbit, tansy mustard and
chickweed. Apply to weeds up to the 8 leaf
stage, 4 inches in height or 2 inches in
diameter, whichever comes first.
BISON
+
Finesse®
+
nonionic
surfactant
3/4 - 1 1/2
pints/A
+
1/6 - 1/3 oz/A
+
1 qt/100 gal
Apply to wheat and barley from
the 3-leaf stage but before the
crop reaches the boot stage.
Refer to Finesse label for crop
rotation and other restrictions.
This tank mix improves control of broadleaf
weeds such as henbit, tansy mustard and
chickweed. Apply to weeds up to the 8 leaf
stage, 4 inches in height or 2 inches in
diameter, whichever comes first.
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*See Tank Mix
Precaution
below.
of water
BISON
+
Ally®
+
nonionic
surfactant
*See Tank Mix
Precaution
below.
3/4 - 1 1/2
pints/A
+
1/10 oz/A
+
1 qt/100 gal
of water
Apply to wheat and barley from
the 3-leaf stage but before the
crop reaches the boot stage.
Refer to Ally label for crop
rotation and other restrictions.
This tank mix improves control of broadleaf
weeds such as henbit, tansy mustard and
chickweed. Apply to weeds up to the 8 leaf
stage, 4 inches in height or 2 inches in
diameter, whichever comes first.
BISON
+
Harmony® Extra
+
nonionic
surfactant
*See Tank Mix
Precaution
below.
3/4 - 1 1/2
pints/A
+
3/10 1/2 oz/A
+
1 qt/100 gal
of water
Winter wheat. Apply from the 3
leaf stage but before the 3rd node
is detectable. Refer to the
Harmony Extra label for crop
rotation and other restrictions.
Spring wheat and barley. Apply
after the 3 leaf stage but before
the 1st node is detectable. Refer
to the Harmony Extra label for
crop rotation and other
restrictions.
This tank mix improves control of broadleaf
weeds such as henbit, chickweed and redroot
pigweed. Apply to weeds up to the 8 leaf
stage, 4 inches in height or across, whichever
comes first.
BISON
+
Amber®
+
nonionic
surfactant
*See Tank Mix
Precaution
below.
3/4 - 1 1/2
pints/A
+
0.28 - 0.56
oz/A
+
0.25% v/v
Apply to wheat and barley from
the 3 leaf stage, but before the
flag leaf is visible. Refer to the
Amber label for crop rotation and
other restrictions.
This tank mix improves control of broadleaves
such as henbit, tansy mustard, and pigweed.
Apply to weeds up to the 4 leaf stage, 4
inches in height or 2 inches in diameter,
whichever comes first.
BISON
+
Express®
+
nonionic
surfactant
*See Tank Mix
Precaution
below.
3/4 - 1 1/2
pints/A
+
1/6 - 1/3 oz/A
+
1 qt/100 gal
of water
Wheat and barley. Apply from the
3 leaf stage but before the flag is
visible. Refer to the Express label
for crop rotation and other
restrictions.
This tank mix improves control of broadleaf
weeds such as henbit, chickweed, redroot
pigweed and suppression of Canada thistle.
Apply to annual weeds up to the 8 leaf stage,
4 inches in height or across, whichever comes
first, and to Canada thistle 4 to 8 inches tall
with 2 to 6 inches of new growth.
BISON
+
Curtail® or
Curtail M
*See Tank Mix
Precaution
below.
3/4 - 1 1/2
pints/A
+
2 pints/A
Apply to wheat and barley after
the crop begins to tiller up to the
1st node detectable.
This tank mix improves control of kochia, wild
buckwheat and suppression of Canada thistle.
Apply to annual broadleaf weeds up to the 8
leaf stage, 4 inches in height or 2 inches in
diameter and to Canada thistle in the rosette
to prebud stage.
BISON
+
metribuzin
(Dimetric® DF
1 pint/A
+
1/8 - 3/16
pints/A
Winter wheat in Idaho, Oregon
and Washington. Apply in spring
after growth has started and
secondary roots with a minimum
This tank mix improves control of broadleaf
weeds such as chickweed, filaree, henbit.
Apply to weeds up to the 4 leaf stage, 2
inches in height or diameter, whichever
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75% or
Sencor®)
*See Tank Mix
Precaution
below.
of 3 to 4 tillers have been
established, but before the
forming of joints in the stem.
Avoid application when crop has
experienced winter kill, frost
damage, disease or drought.
comes first. A recognized authority should be
consulted concerning the use of this mixture
in your area.
BISON
+
Assert®
*See Tank Mix
Precaution
below.
1 - 1 1/2
pints/A
+
1- 1 1/2 pints/A
Apply to wheat and barley from
the 3 leaf stage but before boot
stage. Refer to Assert label for
crop rotation and other
restrictions.
This tank mix will provide wild oat control in
addition to broadleaf weeds. Apply to wild
oats at the 1-4 leaf stage and broadleaf
weeds up to the 8 leaf stage, 4 inches in
height or 2 inches in diameter, whichever
comes first. Use Assert at 1 1/2 pints/A west
of the Rocky Mountains or if wild oats have
initiated tillering. For spray volumes in excess
of 10 GPA, add 0.3 fluid oz of nonionic
surfactant for each gallon in excess of 10
GPA.
RESTRICTIONS: WHEAT, BARLEY, OATS AND RYE
x Do not graze treated fields within 45 days after application.
x Do not apply when crops are under moisture stress.
x Do not apply when crop canopy covers the weeds as poor control will result.
x Reduced weed control may occur when weeds are stressed from lack of moisture or cold temperatures.
x Refer to labels of products used in tank mixture for additional restrictions and precautions.
x Do not apply more than 2 pts. of this product (0.5 lb bromoxynil and 0.5 lb MCPA acid) per acre per year.
x Do not apply more than 0.5 lb of bromoxynil per acre per year or 0.75 lb. of MCPA acid equivalent per acre per year
when applying alone or tank mixing with other products that contain MCPA or bromoxynil.
x Apply up to boot stage.
x Plantback Interval 30 days after the last application, wheat, barley, oats, and rye treated with MCPA may be
replanted with any crop specified on an MCPA label or any crop for which a residue tolerance exists for MCPA. For
crops not listed on an MCPA label, or on crops for which no residue tolerances for MCPA have been established, a 60
day plantback interval must be observed.
TANK MIX PRECAUTION:
x It is the pesticide users responsibility to ensure that all products 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 precautionary statements of each product in the tank
mixture.
FLAX (Linum usitatissimum only)
BISON DIRECTIONS
APPLICATION TIMING AND SPECIFIC COMMENTS
PRODUCT RATE CROP WEEDS
BISON 0.9 pint/A Apply to flax that is 2 to 8 inches
in height. Do not apply Bison to
flax during or after the bud stage.
Apply to MOST SUSCEPTIBLE weeds that do not
exceed the 4 leaf stage, 2 inches in height or 1 inch
in diameter, whichever comes first.
RESTRICTIONS: FLAX (Linum usitatissimum only)
x Do not apply if temperatures are expected to exceed 85 qF at or 3 days following application or crop injury may occur.
x Unacceptable crop injury may occur following Bison application to flax grown on high organic, peat- type soils.
x Application under high humidity conditions can injure flax.
x Unless otherwise instructed, do not apply Bison with crop oil concentrate, surfactants or nitrogen solutions.
x Do not use on ornamental flax.
x Do not apply more than 1 pt. of this product (0.25 lb bromoxynil and 0.25 lb MCPA acid) per acre per year.
x Plantback Interval: 30 days after the last application, flax treated with MCPA may be replanted with any crop
specified on an MCPA label or any crop for which a residue tolerance exists for MCPA. For crops not listed on an
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MCPA label, or on crops for which no residue tolerances for MCPA have been established, a 60 day plantback interval
must be observed.
CONSERVATION RESERVE PROGRAM AREAS (CRP)
BISON DIRECTIONS
APPLICATION TIMING AND SPECIFIC COMMENTS
PRODUCT RATE CROP WEEDS
BISON 1 - 2 pints/A Apply to grasses from the 3 leaf
stage
Apply 1 pint/ A to MOST SUSCEPTIBLE and 1 1/2 -
2 pints/ A to SUSCEPTIBLE broadleaf weeds up to
the 8-leaf stage, 4 inches in height or 2 inches in
diameter, whichever comes first.
RESTRICTIONS: CRP AREAS
x Do not allow livestock to graze in treated areas or feed grass to livestock.
x If legumes are included in CRP area planting, severe injury to the legumes could result from treatment with Bison.
x Do not apply more than 2 pts. of this product (0.5 lb bromoxynil and 0.5 lb MCPA acid) per acre per year.
x Do not apply more than 2 applications per year at the low rate (1 pt/A), with a minimum retreatment interval of 21 days,
or 1 application per year at the high rate (2 pts/A).
x Do not apply more than 0.5 lb bromoxynil per acre per year or 1.5 lbs. acid equivalent MCPA per acre per year when
applying alone or tank mixing with other products that contain bromoxynil or MCPA.
GRASSES GROWN FOR SEED OR SOD PRODUCTION
BISON DIRECTIONS
Seedling and Established Grasses
APPLICATION TIMING AND SPECIFIC COMMENTS
PRODUCT RATE/A
RATE/1000
sq. ft CROP WEEDS
BISON
1 - 2 pints/A 0.375 - 0.75
fl. oz.
Apply to established and newly
seeded grasses grown for seed or
sod production before the boot
stage.
Established grasses tolerant to
Bison include bentgrasses,
Kentucky bluegrass, fescues,
ryegrasses, Bermuda grass, St.
Augustine grass and zoysiagrass.
Bison may also be used on
seedling grasses such as Merion,
Park, Delta, or common Kentucky
bluegrasses, Pennlawn, chewings,
Illahee, or Alta fescues, orchard
grass, Highland, Seaside, or
Astoria bentgrasses, perennial
ryegrasses, Bahiagrass and
zoysiagrass.
Refer to the WEED LIST for a
listing of susceptible broadleaf
weeds.
Optimal control will be obtained
when weeds are treated in the
seedling stage (less than 4 leaf
stage, 2 inches in height, or 1 inch
in diameter.
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Chemigation
2 pints/A 0.75 fl. oz. Apply to established and newly
seeded grasses grown for seed or
sod production before the boot
stage. Apply through automated
sprinkler irrigation systems with
mechanical transfer loading system
only. See the SPRINKLER
IRRIGATION APPLICATION
section for complete details.
Established grasses tolerant to
Bison include bentgrasses,
Kentucky bluegrass, fescues,
ryegrasses, Bermuda grass, St.
Augustine grass and zoysiagrass.
Bison may also be used on
seedling grasses such as Merion,
Park, Delta, or common Kentucky
bluegrasses, Pennlawn, chewings,
Illahee, or Alta fescues, orchard
grass, Highland, Seaside, or
Astoria bentgrasses, perennial
ryegrasses, Bahiagrass and
zoysiagrass.
RESTRICTIONS: Grasses grown for seed or sod production
x Do not allow livestock to graze in treated areas or feed treated grasses to livestock.
x Do not apply Bison to grasses grown for seed or sod production with backpack or hand-held equipment.
x Do not apply more than 2 pts. of this product (0.5 lb bromoxynil and 0.5 lb MCPA acid) per acre per year.
x Do not apply more than 2 applications per year at the low rate (1 pt/A), with a minimum retreatment interval of 21 days,
or 1 application per year at the high rate (2 pts/A).
x Do not apply more than 0.5 lb bromoxynil per acre per year or 1.5 lbs acid equivalent MCPA per acre per year
when applying alone or tank mixing with other products that contain MCPA or bromoxynil.
x For crops on this label or crops with an established MCPA tolerance there is a 30 day PBI. For all other crops there is
a 60 day PBI.
STORAGE AND DISPOSAL
Pesticide Storage: Do not contaminate water, food or feed by storage or disposal. Store at temperatures above
3oF. If allowed to freeze, remix before using.
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: Use label language appropriate for container size and type.
Nonrefillable containers. Do not reuse or refill this container. Clean container promptly after emptying.
Nonrefillable container equal to or less than 5 gallons. Triple rinse 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 ¼
full with water and recap. Shake for 10 seconds. 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 procedure two more
times. Then offer for recycling or reconditioning, 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.
Nonrefillable container greater than 5 gallons. Triple rinse as follows: Empty the remaining contents into
application equipment or a mix tank. Fill the container ¼ 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 application equipment or a mix tank or store rinsate for later use or
disposal. Repeat this procedure two more times. Then offer for recycling or reconditioning, 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.
Refillable container. Refill this container with pesticide only. Do not reuse 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 the container before final disposal, empty the remaining
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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. Re peat this rinsing pr ocedure two more times. T hen offer for recycling or
reconditioning, 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.
FOR CHEMICAL EMERGENCY: Spill, leak, fire, exposure, or accident, call
CHEMTREC 1-800-424-9300
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LAW, (1) THE GOODS DELIVERED TO YOU ARE FURNISHED “AS IS” BY MANUFACTURER OR SELLER AND (2)
MANUFACTURER AND SELLER MAKE NO WARRANTIES, GUARANTEES, OR REPRESENTATIONS OF ANY
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OTHERWISE, WITH REGARD TO THE PRODUCT SOLD, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO
MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, USE, OR ELIGIBILITY OF THE PRODUCT FOR
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INEFFECTIVENESS, MAY RESULT BECAUSE OF S UCH FACTORS AS THE PRESENCE OR ABSENCE OF
OTHER MATERIALS USED IN COMBINATION WITH THE GOODS, OR THE MANNER OF USE OR APPLICATION,
INCLUDING WEATHER, ALL OF WHICH ARE BEYOND THE CONTROL OF MANUFACTURER OR SELLER AND
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