Active Ingredient & Concentration
Active Ingredient: 2,4-D (2,4-Dichlorophenoxyacetic acid)
Concentration: 3.8 lb a.i./gal (480 g/L)
Formulation: Suspension Concentrate (SC)
Target Crops
- Corn
- Wheat, Barley
- Fruit trees (Apple, Pear)
- Turfgrass and lawns
Target Weeds
- Broadleaf weeds
- Certain perennial broadleaf species
Application Rate
- Recommended rate: 1 – 2 qt/acre (≈ 1.0 – 2.0 lb a.i./acre)
- Maximum annual use: no more than 2 lb a.i./acre per year
- Number of applications: Up to 2–3 per season
- Preharvest Interval (PHI): 30–60 days, depending on crop
Mode of Action & Use
- Selective systemic herbicide against broadleaf weeds.
- Absorbed through leaves and stems, then translocated throughout the plant.
- Classified as a synthetic auxin herbicide (Group 4, HRAC).
- Effective in Integrated Weed Management (IWM) programs.
Restrictions & Notes
- Restricted-entry interval (REI): 24 hours.
- Minimum retreatment interval: 14 days.
- Avoid drift to sensitive crops (vegetables, vines, ornamentals).
- Do not exceed labeled seasonal maximum.
These compounds are currently under review for registration with the EPA