Weed Spray Schedule


Stage of Development: Prior to Establishment
Weed TypeRecommended Product Choices Grp1 Amount per REI2 PHI3 (days) Crops Precautions and Notes
Ha Acre...
Broad Leaf Weed & Grasses (Annual) trifluralin (Bonanza 480) 2828931.25 - 2.3 L0.51 - 0.93 L12UPlum, Apricot, Pear, Apple, Peach, CherryApply and incorporate prior to transplanting fruit trees. For control of additional weeds Bonanza 480 may be tank mixed with Sencor.

Stage of Development: Prior to Establishment

Broad Leaf Weed & Grasses (Annual)

1Group number for resistance management. NC = not classified.
2Re-entry interval on the label. An asterisk(*) indicates that no re-entry is shown on the label, but the WorkSafe BC re-entry interval may apply and is shown.
3Pre-harvest interval. Note: always read and follow the directions on the pesticide label.
U = PHI's that are unspecified on the label.
Refer to the label for specific weeds that are controlled with each product
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Stage of Development: Year of Establishment and Non-Bearing Trees
Weed TypeRecommended Product Choices Grp1 Amount per REI2 PHI3 (days) Crops Precautions and Notes
Ha Acre...
Broad Leaf Weed & Grasses (Annual) simazine (Princep Nine-T) 51.1 - 2.2 kg0.44 - 0.89 kg12 hUPlum, Apricot, Pear, Apple, Peach, CherryTrees established less than one year. Avoid contact with trunk and leaves of trees. Do not use on sandy soils with OM less than 2%. Apply post planting, pre-emergent to weeds, preferably after rain has settled the soil around the trees.
metribuzin (Sencor) 209685500 gr - 1.0 kg200 - 400 gr12 hUPlum, Pear, Apple, Peach, CherryPre-plant incorporate in the year of planting. Do not use on coarse soils with less than 2% organic matter. Rate is dependent on soil type.
pendimethalin (Prowl H20 29542) 33.7 L1.5 L12 hUPlum, Apricot, Pear, Apple, Nectarine, Peach, CherryProwl will not control emerged weeds.
terbacil (Sinbar) 3008251.25 kg0.51 kg12UApple, Nectarine, PeachSoil applied residual herbicide. Trees established at least three years. Apply in a band. Rates vary with soil texture. Do not use on soils with <1% OM. Requires water for activation. See label for minimum tree ages. The rate in the first year of planting (non-bearing) is 1.25 kg/ha.
Broad Leaf Weeds (Annual) Bentazon (Basagran) 1222162.25 L1.0 L12 hUApricot, Pear, Apple, Nectarine, Peach, CherryControls young broadleaf weeds. Direct spray away from crop foliage. Apply using high water volume. Use the recommended surfactant.
Broad Leaf Weed & Grasses (Perennial/Annual) glyphosate 540 gr/L (Roundup Transorb) 28198, (Roundup WeatherMAX) 27487, (R/T 540) 28487, (Credit Xtreme) 29888, (Weed-Master Glyphosate 540 Ultra) 3432091.50 - 8.0 L0.61 - 3.24 L12 h30 daysPlum, Apricot, Pear, Apple, Nectarine, Peach, CherryNon selective, non residual weed control. Rates varies with formulation/product and size of weed, i.e. 1 L/ha controls most annual weeds 8 to 15 cm tall. Check the label of the product purchased. Remove suckers before application. Tank mix to delay selection of resistance.
dichlobenil (Casoron) 1253320110-175 kg44.5 - 71 kg24UPlum, Pear, Apple, Nectarine, Peach, CherryPre-emergent control of broadleaf weeds including field horsetail. Granules sprinkled on soil, normally in fall. Exceeding recommended rate can injure trees. Do not apply within 3 months either before or after planting of new grafts.
glyphosate 356 gr/L (Credit) 2586692.25 - 12.0 L0.91 - 4.86 L12 h30 daysPlum, Apricot, Pear, Apple, Peach, CherryNon selective, non residual weed control. Rates varies with formulation/product and size of weed, i.e. 1 L/ha controls most annual weeds 8 to 15 cm tall. Check the label of the product purchased. Remove suckers before application. Tank mix to delay selection of resistance.
Grass (Annual) fluazifop-p-butyl (Venture) 2120912.0 L0.81 L12 hUApple, PearGrass control fornon-bearing apples & pears, as well as established apples, pears, peaches, cherries, apricots and plums. Apply at the full 2 - 5 leaf stages (except green and yellow foxtail - apply to them at full 2 - 4 leaf stage).

Stage of Development: Year of Establishment and Non-Bearing Trees

Broad Leaf Weed & Grasses (Annual)

Broad Leaf Weeds (Annual)

Broad Leaf Weed & Grasses (Perennial/Annual)

Grass (Annual)

1Group number for resistance management. NC = not classified.
2Re-entry interval on the label. An asterisk(*) indicates that no re-entry is shown on the label, but the WorkSafe BC re-entry interval may apply and is shown.
3Pre-harvest interval. Note: always read and follow the directions on the pesticide label.
U = PHI's that are unspecified on the label.
Refer to the label for specific weeds that are controlled with each product
For more information on Herbicides, click here

 

Stage of Development: Pre-Emergent Weed Control in Established Orchards
Weed TypeRecommended Product Choices Grp1 Amount per REI2 PHI3 (days) Crops Precautions and Notes
Ha Acre...
Broad Leaf Weed & Grasses (Annual) simazine (Princep Nine-T) 51.1 - 2.2 kg0.44 - 0.89 kg12 hUPlum, Apricot, Pear, Apple, Peach, CherryTrees established less than one year. Avoid contact with trunk and leaves of trees. Do not use on sandy soils with OM less than 2%. Apply post planting, pre-emergent to weeds, preferably after rain has settled the soil around the trees.
sulfentrazone (Authority 480) 29012140.292 L0.12 L12 h14 daysApplePre-emergent, banded application. Do not use on coarse soil.
flumioxazin (Chateau EZ) 3403614298 - 448 g121 - 181 g12 h60 daysPlum, Apricot, Pear, Apple, Nectarine, Peach, CherryPre-emergent, residual control. Moisture is required for activation. Rates depend on soil texture. See label instructions for young trees. All applications to Pears or within 100 metres of Pears must be made after final harvest in the Fall or prior to 2 months before budbreak in the Spring.
metribuzin (Sencor) 2096851.0 kg400 gr12 hUPlum, Pear, Apple, Peach, CherryPre-plant incorporate in the year of planting. Do not use on coarse soils with less than 2% organic matter. Rate is dependent on soil type. In established orchards, the rate is 1.0 kg/ha.
metolachlor (Dual II Magnum) 25729151.25 L – 1.75 L0.5 - 0.7112UPlum, Apricot, Pear, Apple, Nectarine, Peach, CherryResidual pre-emergent control of a limited number of grasses and broadleaves. Do not use on sandy soils with <2% OM. Requires water to activate.
metolachlor (Dual II Magnum) 25729151.75 L0.71 L24UCherry, Peach, Apple, Pear, Apricot, PlumResidual pre-emergent control of a limited number of grasses and broadleaves. Do not use on sandy soils with <2% OM. Requires water to activate.
pendimethalin (Prowl H20 29542) 33.7 L1.5 L12 hUPlum, Apricot, Pear, Apple, Nectarine, Peach, CherryProwl will not control emerged weeds.
terbacil (Sinbar) 3008252.25 - 4.5 kg0.91 - 1.8 kg12UApple, Nectarine, PeachSoil applied residual herbicide. Trees established at least three years. Apply in a band. Rates vary with soil texture. Do not use on soils with <1% OM. Requires water for activation. See label for minimum tree ages.
Broad Leaf Weed & Grasses (Perennial/Annual) rimusulfuron (Prism SG) 30057260 g25 g12 h14 daysPlum, Apricot, Nectarine, Peach, CherryMake a single, directed application early postemergence to actively growing weeds once in the season.
halosulfuron (Sandea) 31209235 - 140 g14 - 57 g12 h14ApplePre- and post emergent control. Apply in a band. Residual. Pre-emergent, higher rates will increase the duration of residual control, post-emergent, higher rates will control larger weeds. Use non-ionic surfactant with Post emergent application.
Broad Leaf Weeds (Annual) Indaziflam (Alion) 3045129375 ml152 ml12 h14 daysPlum, Apricot, Pear, Apple, Nectarine, Peach, CherryBare ground, residual, pre-emergent control. Banded or broadcast directed spray to trees established 3 or more years. Requires soil water to activate.

Stage of Development: Pre-Emergent Weed Control in Established Orchards

Broad Leaf Weed & Grasses (Annual)

Broad Leaf Weed & Grasses (Perennial/Annual)

Broad Leaf Weeds (Annual)

1Group number for resistance management. NC = not classified.
2Re-entry interval on the label. An asterisk(*) indicates that no re-entry is shown on the label, but the WorkSafe BC re-entry interval may apply and is shown.
3Pre-harvest interval. Note: always read and follow the directions on the pesticide label.
U = PHI's that are unspecified on the label.
Refer to the label for specific weeds that are controlled with each product
For more information on Herbicides, click here

 

Stage of Development: Post-emergent Weed Control in Established Orchards
Weed TypeRecommended Product Choices Grp1 Amount per REI2 PHI3 (days) Crops Precautions and Notes
Ha Acre...
Broad Leaf Weed & Grasses (Annual) pelarganic acid (Beloukha) 336862612 - 20 L4.9 - 8.1 L1Cherry, Peach, Apple, Pear, Apricot, PlumUse shielded/directed spray to avoid spraying desired vegetation. Use on woody/hardened trees > 2 years old.
caprylic acid and capric acid (BioLink Herbicide EC) 33590NC6 - 9% solution6 - 9% solution24 h0Plum, Apricot, Pear, Apple, Nectarine, Peach, CherryWorks best on newly emerged, actively growing weeds that are less than 15 cm in height. Apply with up to 937 L of water per hectare. Repeat applications every 14 - 21 days as required to maintain the desired level of weed control.
glufosinate ammonium (Ignite 15 SN) 23180102.7 - 5.0 L 1.1 - 2.0 L1214-40Plum, Apricot, Pear, Apple, Nectarine, Peach, CherryNon-residual, non-selective, rate varies with weed species.
Broad Leaf Weeds (Annual) acetic acid (Serene) 30248NC30 - 45% solution35 - 45% solutionDryUPlum, Pear, Apple, Nectarine, Peach, CherrySpray unwanted wetness to the point of wetness. Do not apply after budbreak unless using hooded or shielded application equipment and applicator can ensure spray drift will not come in contact with fruit or foliage. Use higher rate for larger annual weeds and top reduction of perennials. Apply on moist sunny days with temperature above 21 Celcius.
carfentrazone-ethyl (Aim EC) 285731437 - 117 ml15 - 47 ml12 h3Plum, Apricot, Pear, Apple, Nectarine, Peach, CherryPre-plant burndown. Non-residual. Rate required depends on the target weed and size of the weed. Use an adjuvant.
2,4-D (2,4-D Amine 600) 593141.67 L0.675 L12 h80 dPlum, Apricot, Pear, Apple, Peach, CherryApply in early spring, when weeds are young and actively growing. Vapor drift damage to surrounding vegetation. Avoid spraying on days >25 C.
Grass (Annual) sethoxydim (Poast Ultra) 2483511.1 L0.45 L12 h30 daysPlum, Pear, Apple, Peach, CherryControls some perennial and most annual grass weeds. Use specified surfactant - add Merge adjuvant at 1%.
Quizalofop-p-ethyl (Assure II) 2546210.38 - 0.75 L0.15 - 0.3 L12 h14 daysPlum, Apricot, Pear, Apple, Nectarine, Peach, CherryUse a recommended surfactant at 5 litres per 1000 liters of spray (0.5% v/v). Use a minimum of 100 litres of water.
clethodim (Centurion) 2759810.38 L0.15 L1214CherryApply to established cherry for control of 2 to 6 leaf annual and perennial grasses. Use specified surfactant
fluazifop-p-butyl (Venture) 2120912.0 L0.81 L12 hUPlum, Apricot, Pear, Apple, Peach, CherryGrass control fornon-bearing apples & pears, as well as established apples, pears, peaches, cherries, apricots and plums. Apply at the full 2 - 5 leaf stages (except green and yellow foxtail - apply to them at full 2 - 4 leaf stage).
Broad Leaf Weed & Grasses (Perennial/Annual) glyphosate 540 gr/L (Roundup Transorb) 28198, (Roundup WeatherMAX) 27487, (R/T 540) 28487, (Credit Xtreme) 29888, (Weed-Master Glyphosate 540 Ultra) 3432091.50 - 8.0 L0.61 - 3.24 L12 h30 daysPlum, Apricot, Pear, Apple, Nectarine, Peach, CherryNon selective, non residual weed control. Rates varies with formulation/product and size of weed, i.e. 1 L/ha controls most annual weeds 8 to 15 cm tall. Check the label of the product purchased. Remove suckers before application. Tank mix to delay selection of resistance.
glyphosate 356 gr/L (Credit) 2586692.25 - 12.0 L0.91 - 4.86 L12 h30 daysPlum, Apricot, Pear, Apple, Peach, CherryNon selective, non residual weed control. Rates varies with formulation/product and size of weed, i.e. 1 L/ha controls most annual weeds 8 to 15 cm tall. Check the label of the product purchased. Remove suckers before application. Tank mix to delay selection of resistance.

Stage of Development: Post-emergent Weed Control in Established Orchards

Broad Leaf Weed & Grasses (Annual)

Broad Leaf Weeds (Annual)

Grass (Annual)

Broad Leaf Weed & Grasses (Perennial/Annual)

1Group number for resistance management. NC = not classified.
2Re-entry interval on the label. An asterisk(*) indicates that no re-entry is shown on the label, but the WorkSafe BC re-entry interval may apply and is shown.
3Pre-harvest interval. Note: always read and follow the directions on the pesticide label.
U = PHI's that are unspecified on the label.
Refer to the label for specific weeds that are controlled with each product
For more information on Herbicides, click here

 

Stage of Development: Post Harvest Weed Control
Weed TypeRecommended Product Choices Grp1 Amount per REI2 PHI3 (days) Crops Precautions and Notes
Ha Acre...
Broad Leaf Weed & Grasses (Annual) pelarganic acid (Beloukha) 336862612 - 20 L4.9 - 8.1 L1Plum, Apricot, Pear, Apple, Peach, CherryUse shielded/directed spray to avoid spraying desired vegetation. Use on woody/hardened trees > 2 years old.
caprylic acid and capric acid (BioLink Herbicide EC) 33590NC6 - 9% solution6 - 9% solution24 h0Cherry, Peach, Apple, Pear, Apricot, PlumWorks best on newly emerged, actively growing weeds that are less than 15 cm in height. Apply with up to 937 L of water per hectare. Repeat applications every 14 - 21 days as required to maintain the desired level of weed control.
glufosinate ammonium (Ignite 15 SN) 23180102.7 - 5.0 L 1.1 - 2.0 L1214-40Cherry, Peach, Nectarine, Apple, Pear, Apricot, PlumNon-residual, non-selective, rate varies with weed species.
Broad Leaf Weed & Grasses (Perennial/Annual) glyphosate 540 gr/L (Roundup Transorb) 28198, (Roundup WeatherMAX) 27487, (R/T 540) 28487, (Credit Xtreme) 29888, (Weed-Master Glyphosate 540 Ultra) 3432091.50 - 8.0 L0.61 - 3.24 L12 h30 daysPlum, Apricot, Pear, Apple, Nectarine, Peach, CherryNon selective, non residual weed control. Rates varies with formulation/product and size of weed, i.e. 1 L/ha controls most annual weeds 8 to 15 cm tall. Check the label of the product purchased. Remove suckers before application. Tank mix to delay selection of resistance.
dichlobenil (Casoron) 1253320110-175 kg44.5 - 71 kg24UPlum, Pear, Apple, Nectarine, Peach, CherryPre-emergent control of broadleaf weeds including field horsetail. Granules sprinkled on soil, normally in fall. Exceeding recommended rate can injure trees. Do not apply within 3 months either before or after planting of new grafts.
glyphosate 356 gr/L (Credit) 2586692.25 - 12.0 L0.91 - 4.86 L12 h30 daysPlum, Apricot, Pear, Apple, Peach, CherryNon selective, non residual weed control. Rates varies with formulation/product and size of weed, i.e. 1 L/ha controls most annual weeds 8 to 15 cm tall. Check the label of the product purchased. Remove suckers before application. Tank mix to delay selection of resistance.

Stage of Development: Post Harvest Weed Control

Broad Leaf Weed & Grasses (Annual)

Broad Leaf Weed & Grasses (Perennial/Annual)

1Group number for resistance management. NC = not classified.
2Re-entry interval on the label. An asterisk(*) indicates that no re-entry is shown on the label, but the WorkSafe BC re-entry interval may apply and is shown.
3Pre-harvest interval. Note: always read and follow the directions on the pesticide label.
U = PHI's that are unspecified on the label.
Refer to the label for specific weeds that are controlled with each product
For more information on Herbicides, click here