FMC Etre Atrazine 50% WP Herbicide – Pre-Emergent, Selective Weed Control for Maize & Sugarcane

Name: FMC Etre Atrazine 50% WP Herbicide
Brand: FMC Corporation
SKU: KS1756266634834

FMC Etre (Atrazine 50% WP) is a pre-emergence, selective herbicide that stops tough broadleaf and grassy weeds before they compete with your crop. The triazine active Atrazine (a Photosystem-II inhibitor) forms a uniform soil layer that prevents weed seedlings from establishing—supporting clean rows, uniform emergence, and stronger yield potential in maize and sugarcane. Its wettable-powder system disperses evenly for consistent, long-lasting control of common problem weeds such as Amaranthus, Digitaria, Echinochloa, and Xanthium.

Experience-backed insight: Apply immediately after sowing/planting and before weed emergence. A fine, firm, and slightly moist seedbed plus light irrigation/rain for activation typically reduces early weed pressure in the first 3–4 weeks, lowers early labour, and improves ROI.

Product Specification

Brand / Manufacturer	FMC
Product Name	Etre Atrazine 50% WP
Technical Content	Atrazine 50% WP (Wettable Powder) • Herbicide group: Triazines
Mode of Action	Photosystem-II (PS-II) inhibition: blocks electron transport in chloroplasts of susceptible weeds; most effective as a soil-applied pre-emergence treatment.
Recommended Use & Timing	Pre-emergence; apply 0–3 days after sowing/planting on a moist, well-prepared seedbed. Follow the product label and local recommendations.
Spectrum (Key Weeds)	Digitaria, Echinochloa, Eleusine, Amaranthus, Xanthium, Trianthema, Cleome, Portulaca, Boerhavia, Euphorbia, Tribulus, and other annual grasses & broadleaf weeds.
Features & Benefits	Selective and crop-safe in maize and sugarcane (when used as directed). Broad-spectrum early control of grassy and broadleaf weeds. Uniform dispersion (WP) for consistent soil coverage and reliable performance. Reduces early competition, helping protect vigour and yield potential.
Crops	Maize, Sugarcane
Dosage	400–1600 g per acre (use rate varies by soil type, organic matter, and weed pressure; always follow the label and local advisory).

How to Use (Practical Tips)

Prepare a fine, firm seedbed; avoid large clods and ensure adequate moisture.
Make a thin slurry in a small amount of water, then add to the spray tank under agitation; top up to the final volume.
Spray uniformly to create a continuous layer on the soil surface; avoid overlaps and misses.
Light irrigation or timely rainfall aids activation; avoid heavy runoff conditions.

Disclaimer

The details provided are for informational guidance only. Always adhere to the recommended application instructions as stated on the product label and in the accompanying leaflet.