Striker Selective Herbicide-1 Litre

Striker herbicide is a selective, systemic, post-emergence herbicide used to control weeds in maize crops. It is formulated as an oil dispersion (OD) and contains the active ingredient Nicosulfuron, a sulfonylurea herbicide. Striker is effective against a broad spectrum of weeds, including annual and perennial grasses and broadleaf weeds. 

 Features and Benefits:

• Selective: Striker is designed to kill weeds while leaving the maize crop unharmed.
• Systemic: The herbicide is absorbed by the plant and moves through its system, reaching and killing the roots.
• Post-emergence: It is applied after the maize and weeds have emerged from the soil.
• Broad-spectrum: Striker controls a wide range of weed species.
• Rainfast: Its selective activity provides some resistance to wash-off by rain. 

Target Weeds:

Striker is effective against various weeds, including: 

• Annual grasses: Barnyardgrass, green foxtail, jungle rice, wild oats, etc.
• Broadleaf weeds: Gallant soldier, common chickweed, pale persicaria, pigweeds, etc.
• Perennial grasses: Sorghum halepense and Agropyron repens

Application:

• Striker is typically applied at the 3-4 leaf stage of the maize and when weeds are actively growing.
• The specific application rate will vary depending on the weed pressure and the size of the weeds. 

Important Considerations:

• Safety: Always follow the label instructions for proper application and handling. 

• Environmental: Striker is considered safe for the environment when used as directed. 

• Integration: It can be incorporated into Integrated Pest Management (IPM) programs. 

• Availability: Striker is available in various retail stores and from distributors like Saro Agrosciences.