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S-Ethyl dipropylthiocarbamate (EPTC) is a selective herbicide used for pre-emergent control of certain grasses and broadleaf weeds in Australia and the United States. [3] [4] It was introduced in 1957. [5] EPTC can be applied pre-emergently or post-emergently and its effectiveness does not depend on post-application rainfall.
By far the most frequently used products are formulations for mixing with water then applying as sprays. Water miscible, older formulations include: EC Emulsifiable concentrate; WP Wettable powder; SL Soluble (liquid) concentrate; SP Soluble powder; Newer, non-powdery formulations with reduced or no use of hazardous solvents and improved ...
A manual backpack-type sprayer Space treatment against mosquitoes using a thermal fogger Grubbs Vocational College students spraying Irish potatoes. Pesticide application is the practical way in which pesticides (including herbicides, fungicides, insecticides, or nematode control agents) are delivered to their biological targets (e.g. pest organism, crop or other plant).
Nufarm is listed on the Australian Stock Exchange (symbol NUF) and its head office is located at Laverton in Melbourne. [2] As at close on Friday 4 October 2019, its ordinary share capital was valued at AUD$6.49, implying a market capitalisation of AUD$2.45 billion.
As a herbicide, it was introduced in 1962, [2] and it quickly became the fourth most used herbicide in the US, with 28.5 million pounds (12.9 thousand tonnes) used in 1974. [4] Its use has declined significantly, to 15 million pounds (6.8 thousand tonnes) in 1991 to 950 thousand pounds (430 tonnes) by 1998.
The term applies to various pesticides such as insecticide, fungicide, herbicide and nematocide. [ 3 ] The definition of residue of pesticide according to the world health organisation (WHO) is:- Any specified substances in or on food, agricultural commodities or animal feed resulting from the use of a pesticide.
MCPA (2-methyl-4-chlorophenoxyacetic acid) is a widely used phenoxy herbicide introduced in 1945. It selectively controls broad-leaf weeds in pasture and cereal crops . The mode of action of MCPA is as an auxin , which are growth hormones that naturally exist in plants.
These tests evaluate: whether the pesticide has the potential to cause adverse effects (including cancer and reproductive system disorders) on humans, wildlife, fish, and plants, including endangered species and non-target organisms; and possible contamination of surface water or ground water from leaching, runoff, and spray drift. [4]