Atrazine 50% WP – Selective Herbicide for Broadleaf & Grassy Weed Control

Trusted Pre- & Post-Emergence Herbicide for Maize & Sugarcane

Product Overview

Atrazine 50% WP is a triazine-class herbicide (Group 5) that inhibits photosynthesis in susceptible weeds. It provides residual soil activity (up to 6 weeks) and is ideal for maize, sugarcane, and sorghum fields.

Key Benefits

• Controls broadleaf weeds (Amaranthus, Chenopodium) and grassy weeds (Digitaria, Setaria)

• Pre- and post-emergence application flexibility

• Cost-effective with long-lasting soil residual effect

• Rainfast within 2 hours

Technical Specifications

• Active Ingredient: 50% Atrazine

• Mode of Action: Photosystem II inhibitor (PSII)

• Soil Persistence: 4-6 weeks (varies with soil type)

• PHI (Pre-Harvest Interval): Not applicable (applied early season)

Recommended Usage

• Maize: 1.0-1.5 kg/ha (pre-emergence)

• Sugarcane: 1.5-2.0 kg/ha (post-emergence)

• Sorghum: 0.8-1.2 kg/ha (pre-emergence)

Safety & Resistance Management

• Rotate with non-triazine herbicides to prevent resistance

• Avoid use in sandy soils (risk of leaching)

• Re-entry Interval: 12 hours