Bentazone Bentazone is a herbicide approved for use in the EU. It is highly soluble in water, volatile and, as it is mobile, may present a risk of leaching to groundwater. It is not likely tyo be persistent in soil systems but may be persistent in water under certain conditions. It is moderately toxic to humans and a recognised skin and eye irritant. Bentazone is also moderately toxic to birds, fish, aquatic invertebrates and earthworms.
Description: A post-emergence contact diazinone herbicide used to control annual weeds in a variety of crops Example pests controlled: Black bindweed; Nightshade; Fat hen; Hedge mustard; Shepherd's purse; Wild radish; Wild turnip; Bellvine; Starburr; Anoda weed Example applications: Corn; Rice; Alfalfa; Sorghum; Linseed; Peanuts; Beans; Peas; Clover; Chives; Garlic; Ornamentals e.g. begonia; Soybeans; Turf
MCPA Description: A herbicide for control of annual and perennial weeds in cereals and other crops. Can also be a pesticide transformation product. Example pests controlled: Annual and perennial broad-leaved weeds including Charlock, Wild radish, Dandylion, Capeweed, Fat hen and Hedge mustards Example applications: Wheat; Oats; Tritical; Rye; Establish grass; Lindseed; Asparagus