Selective Pre-Emergence Herbicide
PRETILACHLOR 50% EC
A selective pre-emergence herbicide specifically formulated for the control of grasses and certain broad-leaved weeds in transplanted rice. It provides excellent residual control with minimal crop injury.
Active: Pretilachlor
Formulation: 50% EC
Target: Grasses & Sedges
Mode of Action
Pretilachlor inhibits cell division and protein synthesis in germinating weed seedlings. It is absorbed by the shoots and roots of emerging weeds, preventing their establishment for an activity period of 30-40 days.
Recommended Application
| Crop | Common name of Pest | A.I (kg) / Ha | Formulation (Ltr) / Ha | Dilution (Ltr) | PHI (Days) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transplanted Rice | Echinochloa crus-galli, Echinochloa colonum, Cyperus difformis, Cyperus iria, Fimbristylis miliacea, Eclipta alba, Ludwigia parviflora, Monochoria vaginalis, Leptochloa chinensis, Panicum repens | 0.50-0.75 kg | 1.0-1.5 Ltrs | 500-700 | 75-90 |
Primary Targets
- Barnyard grass (Echinochloa crus-galli)
- Chinese sprangletop (Leptochloa chinensis)
- Globe fingerush (Fimbristylis miliacea)
- Smallflower umbrella sedge (Cyperus difformis)
Safety Note: Observe a waiting period (PHI) of 75-90 days between last spray and harvest.