HERBICIDE
SWORD®
A premium methyl phenoxy ester (MCPA) herbicide that maximizes crop safety, controls a
wide range of broadleaf weeds and is an ideal tank mix partner. The user-friendly, concentrated
formulation requires less product per acre and reduces handling, mixing, freight costs and
storage requirements.
ACTIVE INGREDIENTS APPLICATION TIMING
MCPA (dimethylamine salts) 275 g a.e./L, Group 4;
Mecoprop-P 62.5 g a.e./L, Group 4; Dicamba 62.5 g
a.e./L, Group 4 Treat spring and durum wheat, oats, and canary seed
between the 2- to 5-leaf stage. Treat winter wheat
early in the spring before the crop reaches 12 in (30
cm) high (top leaf extended). Treat barley at the
2- to 4-leaf stage.
CROPS
Wheat (spring, durum and winter), barley, oats,
stubble fields, summer fallow, canary seed (Phalaris
canariensis) and seedling and established grasses
grown for forage
FOR CONTROL OF
Annual sow thistle, green smartweed, night flowering
catchfly, hemp-nettle, chickweed, kochia, Russian
thistle, cleavers, knotweed, shepherd’s purse,
common ragweed, lamb’s quarters, stinkweed, corn
spurry, lady’s thumb, volunteer sunflower, flixweed,
cow cockle, pigweeds, mustards, buckwheat,
volunteer rapeseed (including herbicide tolerant
varieties), Canada thistle, field bindweed, hedge
bindweed and perennial sow thistle
TANK MIXES
Horizon* – wheat only. Everest* – wheat only. Most
plant nutrients (complete a jar test for compatibility).
For tank-mixing instructions, consult the label of the
tank-mix partner.
USE RESTRICTIONS
• Toxic to aquatic organisms and non-target
terrestrial plants. Observe buffer zones.
• DO NOT use in residential areas, Do not graze
or harvest for livestock feed within seven days of
application. The use of this chemical may result in
contamination of groundwater particularly in areas
where soils are permeable.
APPLICATION RATE
Apply 0.40–0.60 L/ac.
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Always read and follow the label directions.