These herbicide recommendations are made subject to the product being registered for that purpose under relevant legislation. It is the user's responsibility to check that registration or an off-label permit covers the proposed use.
Always read the herbicide label. If in doubt, visit the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) website at
www.apvma.gov.auOnly herbicides registered for use in pasture and non-cropping situations are listed in the following table.
Care must be taken in using herbicides as non-target plants contacted may be harmed. For recommendations in specific crops consult an agronomist.
Wetting agents
Carefully consult the product label for specific directions regarding the use of wetting agents or adjuvants.
Waterways and wetlands
Be careful! Many herbicides can cause damage to waterways and wetlands. Check the herbicide label directions carefully before use near waterways and wetlands. For more information see
Guidelines for Safe and Effective Herbicide Use Near Waterways.
Herbicide Brands and Concentrations
Herbicides are referred to by the active chemical ingredient in the following table. The product trade names in this publication are supplied on the understanding that no preference between equivalent products is intended and that the inclusion of a product does not imply endorsement by DPIPWE over any other equivalent product from another manufacturer. Information on available brands containing the herbicide you require should be obtained from a reputable herbicide supplier or the APVMA website at
www.apvma.gov.auThere may be a number of products with the same active ingredient some with alternate formulations (concentration) registered for control of a weed eg: Glyphosate 360g/L, Glyphosate 450g/L may be registered for use on the same weed. Alternate formulations such as these will have a different application rate.
Always check the label. Foliar spray application
Stage of Growth | Herbicide
(active
ingredient) | Example of commercial product (concentration of active ingredient) | Application rate of commercial product | Withholding period | Comments |
| While actively growing | *Glyphosate | Round-Up Biactive®, Weedmaster Duo® (360 g/L) | 100-130 ml/10L | nil | In accordance with APVMA Permit PER84775.
Suitable for use near waterways.
Non-selective and will damage or kill trees and grasses that come into contact with spray. |
Boom spray application
Stage of Growth | Herbicide
(active
ingredient) | Example of commercial product (concentration of active ingredient) | Application rate of commercial product | Withholding period | Comments |
| While actively growing | flupropanate | Frenock®, Taskforce® (745 g/Kg) | 9 L/ha | 4 months | Apply to existing growth from November to February inclusive.
Apply in 800-2000 L of water per hectare.
Ensure that spray completely wets all leaf surfaces.
Very slow acting; results may not be evident for several months after application. |
*These products are not registered for this use in Tasmania and will not be mentioned on products labels, however a permit (number-PER84775) issued by the Australian Pesticides & Veterinary Medicines Authority allows this specific use. If using this method and herbicide you will require a copy of this permit. For further information on permit details visit the APVMA website at
www.apvma.gov.au