Strike Herbicide – Atrazine 50% WP Selective Pre-Emergence Weed Control

Overview

Strike Herbicide by Insecticides (India) Ltd. is a selective, systemic pre-emergent herbicide formulated with Atrazine 50% WP. Specially developed to control a broad spectrum of annual grasses and certain broadleaf weeds, Strike is most effective in crops like maize and sugarcane. Its long-lasting residual action provides season-long weed suppression while being cost-effective and crop-safe when used as directed.

Technical Information

• Technical Name: Atrazine 50% WP
• Formulation: Wettable Powder
• Mode of Entry: Selective, Systemic
• Mode of Action: Inhibits photosynthesis in susceptible weeds by absorption through roots and foliage

Key Features & Benefits

• Highly effective against broadleaf and grassy weeds in maize and sugarcane
• Provides prolonged weed protection post-application
• Helps manage herbicide-resistant weed populations
• Can be used as pre-emergence or early post-emergence spray
• Compatible with most commonly used insecticides
• Environmentally safe when applied with proper precautions

Recommended Crops & Target Weeds

Maize

• Target Weeds: Trianthema monogyna, Digera arvensis, Echinochloa spp., Eleusine spp., Xanthium strumarium, Brachiaria spp., Digitaria spp., Amaranthus viridis, Cleome viscosa, Polygonum spp.
• Dosage: 400–800 g per acre in 200–280 litres of water

Sugarcane

• Target Weeds: Portulaca oleracea, Digitaria spp., Boerhaavia diffusa, Euphorbia spp., Tribulus terrestris
• Dosage: 400–1600 g per acre in 200–280 litres of water

Application Method

• Apply as a foliar spray during pre-emergence stage or at early post-emergence (2–3 leaf stage)
• Use flat-fan or flood-jet nozzle for uniform coverage
• Ensure soil moisture for effective absorption

Precautions

• Avoid spray drift into nearby water bodies or non-target crops
• Wear protective equipment during application
• Do not mix with herbicides not approved for tank-mixing

All information is for reference only. Always follow product label instructions for proper application, dosage, and safety. Performance may vary based on weather, soil type, and pest resistance levels.