Herbicides Available for Treating Soil for Vegetation Control
Chemical
Sample Trade Names
General Uses and Precautions
fosamine
Krenite S
Add 4 ounces sodium gluconate per gallon
(+ sodium gluconate)
Krenite S. Apply to noncrop areas, drainage ditches,
dry marches, dry deltas, dry flood plains, and
transitional areas between upland and lowland sites.
Effective on numerous bottomland hardwoods and
leafy spurge.
dry marches, dry deltas, dry flood plains, and
transitional areas between upland and lowland sites.
Effective on numerous bottomland hardwoods and
leafy spurge.
Avoid contact with skin and eyes or clothing. Avoid
breathing spray mist. Wash thoroughly with soap and
water after handling.
breathing spray mist. Wash thoroughly with soap and
water after handling.
glyphosate
Roundup
Not a residual herbicide - annual treatment is
needed. For use around railroad, pipeline, and
telephone rights of way, schools, parks, and golf
courses.
needed. For use around railroad, pipeline, and
telephone rights of way, schools, parks, and golf
courses.
Avoid contact with skin and eyes or clothing. Avoid
breathing spray mist. Wash thoroughly with soap
and water after handling.
breathing spray mist. Wash thoroughly with soap
and water after handling.
hexazinine
Velpar
Controls many annual and biennial weeds, woody
vines and most perennial weeds and grasses
(except Johnson grass) on noncrop areas. Apply
during a period of maximum growth. Do not
overspray onto desirable plants or the area where
their roots may extend.
vines and most perennial weeds and grasses
(except Johnson grass) on noncrop areas. Apply
during a period of maximum growth. Do not
overspray onto desirable plants or the area where
their roots may extend.
As with all herbicides, avoid breathing spray or
dust. Wear protective clothing. Irritation to the
mucous membranes may occur.
dust. Wear protective clothing. Irritation to the
mucous membranes may occur.
imazapyr
Arsenal
Apply as either preemergent or post emergent to
control most annual and perennial grasses and
broadleaf weeds on noncrop lands. Can be applied
prior to paving or the placement of pond liners.
Although translocation is rapid, plant kill can be
slow.
control most annual and perennial grasses and
broadleaf weeds on noncrop lands. Can be applied
prior to paving or the placement of pond liners.
Although translocation is rapid, plant kill can be
slow.
Avoid contact with skin and eyes or clothing. Avoid
breathing spray mist. Wash thoroughly with soap
and water after handling.
breathing spray mist. Wash thoroughly with soap
and water after handling.
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