SERIES 240 EC

Always read the label before use.

A selective systemic herbicide for post-emergence control of grass weeds and volunteer maize (including Glyphosate tolerant maize) in crops as indicated plus forestry plantations/areas.

Apples

Features

SERIES 240 EC is a cyclohexanedione herbicide and belongs to HRAC group A.
Systemic herbicide that effectively controls a broad spectrum of grass weeds.
Inhibits lipid synthesis, causing die back of the growth point in grass weeds.
Improved efficacy of glyphosate tolerant rye grass.
Excellent mixing partner with WinField United adjuvants.

Do's & Don'ts

Use in combination with ammonium sulphate.
Apply on actively growing weeds when temperatures are > 16 °C.
Allow at least four days after application before applying other agrochemical treatments.
Weeds that have not emerged at the time of application will not be controlled.
Do not apply when cold, wet or overcast.
Apply in at least 150 l water per hectare.

Usage Rate

0.5-1 l/ha SERIES 240 EC + LINK/DIRECT + VELOCITY®SUPER/VELOCITY®DRYMAX or SUMMIT SUPER.

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DIRECT
Active ingredient: Polyether-polymethyl siloxanecopolymer
300 g/ℓ and vegetable oil 650 g/ℓ
Reg. No. L8680, Act 36 of 1947,(caution)

VELOCITY®SUPER
Active ingredient: Ammonium sulphate 500 g/ℓ
Reg. No. L9603, Act 36 of 1947, (caution)

VELOCITY®DRYMAX
Active ingredient: Ammonium sulphate 1000 g/kg
Reg. No. L9454, Act 36 of 1947, (caution)

SUMMIT SUPER
Active ingredient: Nitrogen solution/non-ionic surfactant 929 g/ℓ
Reg. No. L8539, Act 36 of 1947, (caution)

Registration holder:
Villa Crop Protection (Pty) Ltd.
Reg. No. 1922/002474/07
PO Box 10413, Aston Manor, 1630.
Tel. 011 396 2233

Canola

Features

SERIES 240 EC is an HRAC group code A herbicide.
A selective systemic herbicide for post- emergence control of grass weeds.
Rapidly absorbed.
Quick translocation to the growing points of the plant.
Growing point dies first followed by death of the whole plant.

Do's & Don'ts

Do not apply SERIES 240 EC to large areas of newly released cultivars, before consulting your local SERIES 240 EC representative or distributor, or prior to testing phytotoxicity.
Apply only during moist conditions, when the weeds are growing actively.
Do not apply to crop or weeds under stress conditions, as poor control or crop damage may occur.
Rain or irrigation within one hour of application may require a follow up application.
Always use in combination with the following adjuvants:
DIRECT and VELOCITY DRYMAX.
Allow at least four days after a SERIES 240 EC application before applying any other agrochemical treatment.
Apply once the Canola has reached at least the 2 to 3 leaf stage, but not later than the 8-leaf growth stage or prior to the beginning of stem elongation.
DO NOT apply if any flower buds are visible.

Usage Rate

0.5 l /ha PLUS Adjuvants
Add 0.1 % DIRECT + 2.0 % VELOCITY® SUPER or 1.0 % VELOCITY®DRYMAX.

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DIRECT
Active ingredient: Polyetherpolymethylsiloxane-copolymer 300 g/ℓ and vegetable oil 650 g/ℓ
Reg. No. L8680, Act 36 of 1947
(caution)

VELOCITY-DRYMAX
Active ingredient: Ammonium sulphate 1000 g/kg
Reg. No. L9454, Act 36 of 1947
(caution)

Registration holder:
Villa Crop Protection (Pty) Ltd.
Co. Reg. No. 1992/002474/07
PO Box 10413, Aston Manor, 1630.
Tel. (011) 396-2233

Citrus

Features

SERIES 240 EC is a HRAC Group Code A herbicide.
SERIES 240 EC is a post emergence, selective herbicide for the control of grass weeds in citrus.
SERIES 240 EC is a systemic herbicide.
SERIES 240 EC acts by inhibiting lipid synthesis causing mortality of the growth points in grass weeds.
SERIES 240 EC has a withholding period of 28 days in citrus.
Broad spectrum control of difficult to control grass species.
Ideal on young trees and orchards with few broadleaved weed infestations.

Do's & Don'ts

Allow a minimum of four days after a SERIES 240 EC application before applying any other agrochemical treatment.
Do not apply on crops or weeds under stress conditions.
Apply only during moist conditions with actively growing weeds.
Do not irrigate on the treated area within one hour after the SERIES 240 EC application.
SERIES 240 EC is sensitive to brackish water with high EC values (Ca. Mg, Na).
Apply SERIES 240 EC with the recommended adjuvants for optimal control.

Usage Rate

0.5-1 l/ha PLUS 0.1% DIRECT + 1% VELOCITY DRYMAX OR 0.5-1 l/ha + 0.3% SUMMIT SUPER

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VELOCITY-DRYMAX
Active ingredient: Ammonium sulphate 1000 g/kg
Reg. No. L9454, Act 36 of 1947,
(caution)

Registration holder:
Villa Crop Protection (Pty) Ltd.
Reg. No. 1992/002474/07
PO Box 10413, Aston Manor, 1630.
Tel. (011) 396-2233

Grape

Features

SERIES 240 EC is a cyclohexanedione herbicide and belongs to HRAC Group A.
Systemic herbicide that effectively controls a broad spectrum of grass weeds.
Ideal mixing parting for glyphosate.
It rapidly penetrates the cuticle of grasses.
SERIES 240 EC allows for improved efficacy of glyphosate tolerant rye grass.
Excellent annual post-emergence grass control.
Excellent mixing partner with new WinField adjuvants.

Do's & Don'ts

Only apply to actively growing weeds when temperatures are above 16 °C.
Do not apply when cold, wet or when overcast.
Use higher rates for mature plants and/or dense stands.
Always use SERIES 240 EC in combination with an ammonium sulphate product.
Allow at least 4 days after an application before applying any other agrochemical treatment.
Weeds that have not emerged at the time of application will not be controlled.
Rain or irrigation within an hour after application may require a follow-up application.

Usage Rate

0.5-1.0 l SERIES 240 EC plus LINK/DIRECT plus VELOCITY®SUPER/VELOCITY®DRYMAX or SUMMIT SUPER.

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SUMMIT SUPER
Active ingredient: nitrogen solution/ nonionic surfactant 929 g/l
(Reg. No. L8539 Act 36 of 1947) (caution)

VELOCITY® SUPER
Active ingredient: ammonium sulphate
500 g/l
(Reg. No. L9603 Act 36 of 1947) (caution)

VELOCITY® DRYMAX
Active ingredient: Ammonium sulphate 1000 g/kg
(Reg. No. L9454 Act 36 of 1947) (caution)

Registration holder:
Villa Crop Protection (Pty) Ltd.
Reg. No. 1992/002474/07
PO Box 10413, Aston Manor, 1630.
Tel. (011) 396-2233

Maize

Features

SERIES 240 EC is an HRAC group A herbicide.
A selective post-emergent grass herbicide for the control of glyphosate tolerant maize and other grass weeds.
Rapidly absorbed by the leaves.
Quick translocation to the root system and growing parts of the plant.
Growth ceases soon after application with young, actively growing weeds affected first.
No soil residual action on weeds.
Glyphosate compatible.

Do's & Don'ts

Do not plant maize within 7 days after application for dosage rates up to 0.5 l/ha (higher rates are not recommended when maize is to be planted as a follow up crop).
Allow at least 4 days after the SERIES 240 EC application before applying any other agrochemical treatment.
Rain or irrigation within 1 hour after application may require a follow-up application.
Consult a seed representative if newly released cultivars are to be planted.
Always use the recommended adjuvants.
Weeds that have not emerged at the time of application will not be controlled.

Usage Rate

0.5-1.0 l SERIES 240 EC Refer to label for recommended dosage rates with tank-mix partners.

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Potatoes

Features

SERIES 240 EC is an HRAC group code A herbicide.
Selective, systemic, post emergence grass herbicide.
SERIES 240 EC controls volunteer glyphosate tolerant maize and some annual grasses in potatoes.
High 240 g/l active ingredient load.
Excellent range of annual grasses controlled.

Do's & Don'ts

Do not use with paraquat as clethodim needs time to be absorbed by the leaf cuticles to be translocated.
Take note of the weed’s growth stages for optimal efficacy.
The use of oil adjuvants and ammonium sulphate enhances efficacy.
Good coverage with at least 200 l/ha water is necessary.
Rain within 1 hour of application may require a repeat application.

Usage Rate

0,5 l to 1,0 l per hectare with adjuvants and water conditioners applied in 200 l water.

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Soybean

Features

SERIES 240 EC is an HRAC group code A herbicide.
A selective systemic herbicide for post- emergence control of grass weeds (Digitaria sanguinalis) and volunteer maize (Zea mays) in soybeans.
Glyphosate (GLYGRAN 710 SG) compatible.
Rapidly absorbed.
Quick translocation to the growing points of the plant.
Growing point dies first followed by death of the whole plant.
Typical symptoms are purple midribs of treated volunteer maize plants.

Do's & Don'ts

Do not plant maize within 7 days after application for dosage rates up to 0.5 l /ha (Higher rates are notrecommended when maize is to be planted as a follow-up crop).
Allow at least 4 days after the SERIES 240 EC application before applying any other agrochemical treatment
Apply the higher dosage rate to bigger plants up to 8-leaf stage (1 l /ha SERIES 240 EC).
Do not apply SERIES 240 EC to large areas of newly released cultivars, before consulting your local SERIES 240 EC representative or distributor, or prior to testing phytotoxicity.
Apply only during moist conditions, when the weeds are growing actively.
Do not apply to crop or weeds under stress conditions, as poor control or crop damage may occur.
Rain or irrigation within one hour of application may require a follow up application.
SERIES 240 EC must not be used in tank mixtures with any other agrochemical except glyphosate.
Always use in combination with the following adjuvants: DIRECT or VELOCITY DRYMAX.

Usage Rate

0.5-1 l SERIES 240 EC + 2 l SLASH PLUS 540 SL OR 1.5 Kg
GLYGRAN 710 SG + 100 ml/ 100 l water DIRECT (Use CLASS ACT NG only when SLASH PLUS 540 SL OR GLYGRAN 710 SG are present).
Apply in 150 l water per hectare (Ground application).

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SLASH PLUS 540 SL
Active ingredient: Glyphosate (glycine) 540 g ae/ℓ (glyphosate potassium salt) 665 g/ℓ
Reg. No. L8819, Act 36 of 1947
(caution)

Registration holder:
Universal Crop Protection (Pty) Ltd.
Reg. No. 1983/008184/07
PO Box 801, Kempton Park, 1620.
Tel. (011) 396-2233

DIRECT
Active ingredient: Polyether-polymethylsiloxanecopolymer 300 g/ℓ and vegetable oil 650 g/ℓ
Reg. No. L8680, Act 36 of 1947
(caution)

VELOCITY-DRYMAX
Active ingredient: Ammonium sulphate 1000 g/kg
Reg. No. L9454, Act 36 of 1947
(caution)

Registration holder:
Villa Crop Protection (Pty) Ltd.
Reg. No. 1992/002474/07
PO Box 10413, Aston Manor, 1630.
Tel. (011) 396-2233

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ACTIVE INGREDIENT

Clethodim (cyclohexanedione) 240 g/l

PACKAGING

5 L

REG. NO.

L8913

REGISTRATION DETAILS

UNIVERSAL CROP PROTECTION (PTY) LTD.
Co. Reg. No. 1983/008184/07
P.O. Box 801, Kempton Park, 1620
Tel. (011) 396 2233

CROPS & TARGET

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