Herbicides for Crow Garlic Control

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.au.

There may be a number of products with the same active ingredient but with alternate formulations (concentration) registered for control of a weed eg: Glyphosate 360 g/L, Glyphosate 450 g/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.

Spot spray application

Stage of Growth	Herbicide (active ingredient)	Example of commercial product (concentration of active ingredient)	Application rate of commercial product	Withholding period	Comments
Pre bulb formation and flowering	Dicamba	Dicamba 500 (500 g/L)	60 ml/10L	7 days	Apply during spring prior to bulb formation and flowering. Addition of adjuvant required in accordance with label. Repeat application may be necessary if dormant bulbs start shooting.
Bulb exhaustion	*Metsulfuron-methyl	Brush-Off®, Associate®, Ally® (600 g/Kg)	1 - 1.5 g/10L	nil	In accordance with APVMA Permit PER84775. Will severely damage clovers and other broadleaved plants, including surrounding trees, if contacted by the spray. Soil-residual, hindering the re-establishment of clovers and other broadleaved plants for 6-12 months. Addition of adjuvant required in accordance with label.

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
Pre bulb formation and flowering	Dicamba	Dicamba 500 (500 g/L)	8.8 L/ha	7 days	Apply during spring prior to bulb formation and flowering. Addition of adjuvant required in accordance with label. Repeat application may be necessary if dormant bulbs start shooting. Dicamba at this rate is non selective and not suitable for use in pasture or crops
Bulb exhaustion	Metsulfuron-methyl	Brush-Off® (600 g/Kg)	15 g/ha	nil	Will severely damage clovers and other broadleaved plants, including surrounding trees, if contacted by the spray. Can cause severe damage to young perennial and annual ryegrass pastures. Soil-residual, hindering the re-establishment of clovers and other broadleaved plants for 6-12 months. Addition of adjuvant required in accordance with label.

* These products are not registered for this application method in Tasmania and will not be mentioned on product labels, however Permit Number - PER84775 issued by the Australian Pesticides & Veterinary Medicines Authority has been issued for this specific use. If using this method and herbicide you will require a copy of this off-label permit.

For further information on permit details visit the APVMA website.

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