Description

Protek Triclon 50ml is a systemic emulsifiable concentrate herbicide formulated to control woody plants and invasive weeds in various environments, including grass pastures and agricultural settings.

🌿 Active Ingredient

• Triclopyr: 480 g/L (as butoxyethyl ester)

🌱 Target Weeds

Protek Triclon is effective against a range of woody plants and invasive species, such as:

• Acacia species

• Eucalyptus species

• Chromolaena odorata (Triffid weed)

• Solanum sisymbrifolium (Killer thorn)

• Ulex europaeus (Gorse)

• Melia azedarach (Syringa)

• Rubus cuneifolius (Common blackberry)

• Cestrum laevigatum (Green cestrum)

• Other invasive woody plants

🧪 Application Methods

Protek Triclon can be applied using various methods, depending on the specific requirements:

• Basal Bark Treatment: Apply to the lower 30 cm of the stem, especially effective on species like Acacia cyclops and Eucalyptus grandis.

• Cut Stump Treatment: Apply to freshly cut stumps of woody plants to prevent resprouting.

• Foliar Application: Spray directly onto the foliage of target plants for effective control.

Ensure thorough coverage and follow label instructions for optimal results.

⚠️ Safety Precautions

• Toxicity: Harmful if swallowed or inhaled.

• Skin Contact: Causes skin irritation.

• Eye Contact: Causes serious eye damage.

• Environmental Impact: Toxic to aquatic life with long-lasting effects.

• Protective Measures: Wear protective gloves, eye protection, and suitable protective clothing during handling and application.

• Storage: Store in a cool, dry place away from food and feedstuffs. Keep out of reach of children and pets.

THE FOLLOWING MIXTURES IS ON 100L OF WATER:

A. FOLIAR APPLICATION

General Instructions
PERFORMER or H&R Crop Oil must be added at a rate of 500 ml per 100 ℓ spray mix for all foliar applications.

Plant Species and Application Rates

Acacia cyclops (Red Eye)
500 ml (0.5% mixture)
Only apply to young trees under 2 m in height.

Acacia saligna (Port Jackson Willow)
500 ml (0.5% mixture)
Only apply to young trees under 2 m in height.

Acacia longifolia (Long-leaved Wattle)
600 ml (0.6% mixture)
Only apply to young trees under 2 m in height.

Acacia dealbata (Silver Wattle)
Acacia mearnsii (Black Wattle)
250 – 750 ml (0.25% – 0.75% mixture)
Use the lower rate on saplings under 50 cm.
Use the higher rate on young trees between 0.5 – 2 m tall.

Asclepias fruticosa (Shrubby Milkweed)
500 ml (0.5% mixture)
Ensure thorough wetting of all exposed plant parts.

Caesalpinia decapetala (Mauritius Thorn)
500 ml (0.5% mixture)
Apply to young trees up to 3 m in height.
Taller plants must be cut back and treated when regrowth reaches at least 50 cm.

Cestrum laevigatum (Inkberry)
2 ℓ (2% mixture)
Apply to actively growing plants, free from environmental stress, dust, rain or dew.
Treat plants up to 1.8 m in height.
Taller plants must be cut back and regrowth treated once it reaches 50 cm.

Important Note – Inkberry
Inkberry spreads by seed (dispersed by birds) and through root suckers.
Annual follow-up treatments are essential for effective control.
Ensure all leaves have dried or dropped before allowing grazing.
Re-treat any regrowth every spring until eradicated.

Avoid spray runoff and contact with desirable vegetation, as some trees are highly sensitive to TRICLON.

Chromolaena odorata (Triffid Weed)
375 ml (0.375% mixture)
Apply to young plants up to 3 m.
Cut back taller plants and treat regrowth at 50 cm.

Eucalyptus grandis (Bluegum)
750 ml (0.75% mixture)
Apply when coppice is between 1.0 – 1.5 m tall.
Ensure thorough wetting. Repeat if regrowth occurs.

Rubus cuneifolius (American Bramble)
500 ml (0.5% mixture)
Treat actively growing plants using 300 – 400 ℓ spray mix per hectare.
Large plants must be slashed and treated when regrowth reaches 0.5 m.

Sesbania punicea (Sesbania)
500 ml (0.5% mixture)
Treat plants up to 2 m. Cut back taller plants and treat regrowth above 50 cm.

Solanum mauritianum (Bugweed)
500 ml (0.5% mixture)
Treat actively growing plants up to 1.5 m.
Cut back taller plants and treat regrowth at 50 cm.

Solanum sisymbrifolium (Wild Tomato)
500 ml (0.5% mixture)
Apply to actively growing plants until point of runoff.

B. STUMP APPLICATION

(Mixed with diesel unless stated otherwise)

Acacia dealbata (Silver Wattle)
2.0 ℓ (2.0% mixture)
Cut 10 – 15 cm above ground.
Apply to cut surface, bark, root crown and exposed roots.

Cestrum laevigatum (Inkberry)
1.0 ℓ (1.0% mixture)
Cut ± 10 cm above ground.
Apply to cut surface, bark and exposed roots.

Chromolaena odorata (Triffid Weed)
1.0 ℓ (1.0% mixture)
Cut ± 10 cm above ground.
Apply to cut surface, bark and exposed roots.

Eucalyptus grandis (Bluegum)
Eucalyptus diversicolor (Karri Gum)
2.0 ℓ (2.0% mixture)
Treat cambium, bark, root crown and exposed roots.
Spray to runoff. Monitor and retreat coppice if needed.

Prosopis glandulosa (Mesquite)
4.0 ℓ (4.0% mixture)
Cut 10 – 15 cm above ground.
Apply to stump, bark, root crown and roots.
Repeat on regrowth.

Protasparagus laricinus (Wild Asparagus)
2.0 ℓ (2.0% mixture)
Cut 10 – 15 cm above ground.
Apply to cut surfaces, bark and roots. Repeat if regrowth occurs.

Sesbania punicea (Sesbania)
0.5 ℓ (0.5% mixture in diesel)
OR
1.0 ℓ in water (1.0% mixture)
Cut ± 10 cm above ground.
Apply to cut surfaces, bark, root crown and roots.
When using water, treat cut surfaces only.

C. BASAL STEM APPLICATION

(Mixed with diesel)

Acacia decurrens (Green Wattle)
Acacia mearnsii (Black Wattle)
Acacia melanoxylon (Blackwood)
2.0 ℓ (2.0% mixture)
Wet stem up to 25 cm high, including root crown and exposed roots.

Cestrum laevigatum (Inkberry)
1.0 ℓ (1.0% mixture)
Treat stems from 25 cm downward.
Include root crown and roots.

Melia azedarach (Syringa)
2.0 ℓ (2.0% mixture)
Treat stems from 25 cm downward, including roots.

Solanum mauritianum (Bugweed)
2.0 ℓ (2.0% mixture)
Treat stems from 25 cm downward, including root crown and roots.