Thunder is a pre emergence, selective, systemic herbicide containing the active ingredient, Butachlor 50% EC . Thunder belongs to the Chloroacetamid chemical family and its mode of action is through inhibition of cell division. Thunder is used to control germinating annual weeds, especially grasses. The primary mechanism of action is through interference with nucleic acid and protein synthesis. Thunder is absorbed primarily through germinating shoots and secondarily by roots. Translocated throughout the plant, with higher concentration in the vegetative parts than the reproductive parts.
Apply within 4 days after transplanting, soil surface should be moist while spraying and it is desirable not to have standing water. Avoid reflooding the field up to 24 hours after application.
Dose/Acre
2.5 to 3.0 litres / hectare
Application Method
1.Hand operated Knapsack sprayer with a flood jet or flat fan nozzle is best for spraying. 2.Add slowly the required quantity of weedicide to water and stir well with a stick or rod. While preparing large quantities of spray solution add weedicide to a bucket half-filled with water, stir then empty the pre-solution into the bulk of water.
Precautions
Refer leaflet
Product Type
Chemical
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