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Active ingredientGroup 2Sulfonylurea

Sulfometuron-methyl

ALS inhibitor

Long residual, bare-ground activity. Off-target movement in runoff is a concern on slopes.

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Weed Control by Species

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GenusSpeciesFamilyCommon Name(s)OrganizationControl TechniqueCocktailSatisfaction RatingAdditional treatment notesSize class (in regards to species)Habitat TypeEnvironmental factorsTrial or Observation?Last Updated
ChromolaenaodorataAsteraceaeDevil weedOANRPaerial ball sprayer2% RangerPro, Oust or Sulfomet, 98% water5-successful. Recommended methodAerial ball sprayer set-ups vary, and can affect efficacy. Quantity of Oust/Sulfomet needs to be calculated based on area sprayed, see label. For spot sprays, mix 1 gram per gallon.all age classesMESICOBSERVED2018-04-24
ChromolaenaodorataAsteraceaeDevil weedOANRPfoliar2% Round-up, Oust or Sulfomet, 98% water5-successful. Recommended methodUsed both power sprayer and backpack sprayer. Power sprayer more effective, as has better penetration with preemergent (Oust, Sulfomet), but backpack sprayer adequate. Quantity of Oust/Sulfomet needs to be calculated based on area sprayed, see label. For spot sprays, mix 1 gram per gallon.all age classesMESICOBSERVED2015-03-04
ChromolaenaodorataAsteraceaeDevil weedOISCfoliar0.16% (5g) Oust XP, 1.5% Round Up Pro Max, 97.84% Water, 0.5% Turf trax4-more than moderate satisfactionFor use on dense hotspots, applied on the ground with backpak sprayers, power sprayers. applied aerially with spray ball.all age classes2018-02-05
PterolepisglomerataMelastomataceaePterolepisNEPMfoliar20% G4, 80% Crop oil. Used Oust after.5-successful. Recommended method
PterolepisglomerataMelastomataceaePterolepisNEPMbasal-bark20% G4, 80% Crop oil. Used Oust after.5-successful. Recommended method
TibouchinaherbaceaMelastomataceaeCane tibouchinaOISChand-pull + foliar0.16%Oust XP, 1.5% Round Up Pro Max, 97.84% Water, 0.5% Turf trax3-moderate satisfactionBag all vegetative material and take to H-Power. Hand pull and bag what you can, then spray ground with preemergent mix. Helpful when there are mats of keiki. Cocktail also used for aerial application.2018-02-05

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