Total Herbicides

Total Herbicides

Pistol®

PISTOL is a barrier acting non-selective total herbicide for the control of a wide range of annual and perennial broad-leaved weeds and grasses on soft and gravel surfaces in amenity situations.
Contains 40 g/l diflufenican and 250 g/l glyphosate.

One application gives rapid knockdown and kill, whilst barrier action prevents germination for up to 9 months
For use on gravel and soft surfaces
Rainfast within 1 hour

Classified as non-hazardous/non-irritant for the operator
Contains highly effective, proven new chemistry
Fast acting due to synergy of two potent actives (effects seen within 8-10 days)

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Main Usage Period

Directions for Use

PISTOL is a suspension concentrate formulation containing 250 g/l glyphosate and 40 g/l diflufenican.

PISTOL has foliar absorbed translocated activity, combined with soil acting properties, providing pre-emergence weed control.

The product is applied post emergence to control a wide range of annual and perennial broad-leaved weeds and grasses on porous surfaces on land not intended to bear vegetation.

Groundsel

Weeds Controlled

PISTOL has a broad spectrum of activity. It will give initial ‘knockdown’ and there after residual control of a wide variety of broad-leaved weeds and narrow-leaved weeds. Some examples of these weeds include Common Daisy, Groundsel, Cranesbill, Dandelion, Forget-me-not, Ragwort, Red-dead-nettle, Rose Bay Willow Herb, Thistles, Speedwell and Annual Meadowrass. PISTOL controls these weeds for a period of over 6 months.

Use Areas

PISTOL may be used on soft and gravel amenity surfaces. These areas include:

- Industrial areas
- Fence lines
- Around obstacles (street furniture, signage)
- Beneath pylons
- Road edges
- Tree ringing mature trees
- Open soil areas
- Shrub beds (targeted spot treatment)
- Nurseries (targeted spot treatment)

Rates of use

Equipment

Area

Product Required

Water Volume

Vehicle tanked sprayer

1 ha

4.5 L

200 - 260 L

Knapsack

100 m2

45 ml

2.5 - 10 L

A knapsack fitted with a flat fan nozzle or similar, using a pressure of around 1-2 bar is recommended. Good and even coverage of foliage and soil is essential for optimum activity. For larger areas, hydraulic sprayers can be used to apply this product.

Application Timing

Apply PISTOL post-emergence of weeds at any time from March until the end of September, provided that the weeds are actively growing. Annual broad-leaved weeds should have at least two fully exposed leaves, and annual grasses should be at the one leaf growth stage or beyond. Some perennial weeds, including Docks, Perennial Sow Thistle and Willowherb are best treated just before flowering or the setting of seed.

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