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Benefits |
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Torpedo-II improves weed control with sulphonylureas
Source: SAC
Torpedo-II improves speed of kill
Source: G. Bird
Torpedo-II improves the overall efficacy of Boxer
| Product |
% Cleaver Control |
% Poppy Control |
| Boxer 150 ml/ha |
92 |
90 |
| Boxer 100 ml/ha |
80 |
88 |
| Boxer 100 ml + Torpedo-II 0.1% |
94 |
94 |
| Source |
3 Trials NDSM, SAACS |
2 Trials Dow AgroSciences |
Excellent improvement is also seen with Monitor
1. Cleaver control
2. Brome Control
Source: NDSM
Torpedo-II also improves the efficacy of Titus in Potatoes
Source: SAACS |
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Authorization |
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1. Field of use
For use only as an agricultural/horticultural/forestry wetting agent.
2. Status
Torpedo-II can be used with the full approved rate of the pesticide
within the restrictions of the “Crop Growth Stage Table” and
with a 50% or less rate of the pesticide. |
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Formulation |
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Torpedo-II is an emulsifiable concentrate formulation containing 210 g/kg alkoxylated tallow amine 380 g/kg alcohol ethoxylates, 75 g/kg natural fatty acids and 210 g/kg polyalkylene glycol.
This unique combination of components provides excellent retention, spreading and an excellent micro-climate which maximises uptake of pesticides through the waxy leaf surface. |
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Main recommendations |
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Cereals - all applications of sulphonylureas and their tank mix partners
including fungicides and plant growth regulators - except chlormequat
+ Moddus on oats and Satellite. For autumn applications of
sulphonylureas e.g., Lexus follow the manufacturers recommendations
for adjuvants (normally Phase-II or Drill would be used due to the
specific requirements of a herbicide tank mix partner, for example,
Hawk).
Monitor - Monsanto support the use of Torpedo-II.
Boxer - Dow AgroSciences support the use of Torpedo-II with 100ml of
Boxer to improve the efficacy of Boxer on a wider spectrum of weeds
e.g. poppy and to improve overall speed of kill.
Potatoes - Titus/Tarot - Makhteshim Agan support Torpedo-II in place
of a non-ionic wetter.
Linseed - Ally, Eagle, Jubilee - Torpedo-II replaces the need for a
non-ionic wetter.
Attribut - Follow the adjuvant recommendation as specified.
Torpedo-II can be used to reduce drift. |
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Compatibilities |
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Do not use with any sulphonylurea product on Maize. With this exception there are no recommended tank-mixes where the addition of Torpedo-II makes them physically or biologically incompatible.
Torpedo-II is not recommended with Satellite, products containing fluoroglycofen, bifenox, difenzoquat or cyanazine; or diclofop-methyl on barley.
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Rate of use |
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The standard rate of Torpedo-II for all recommended uses is 0.1% of
the spray solution e.g.:-
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Mixing sequence |
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Add the bulk of the water to the spray tank and commence agitation.
Add pesticide(s) as directed.
Add the required quantity of Torpedo-II.
Continue agitation while topping up the tank and during spraying. |
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Hazard warnings |
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R22 : Harmful if swallowed.
R38 : Irritating to skin.
R41 : Risk of serious damage to eyes.
R52/53 : Harmful to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse
effects in the aquatic environment. |
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Number of applications |
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Torpedo-II may be used as often as required on a crop, provided that the terms of the authorisation of Torpedo-II and the terms of approval of the partner pesticide are followed. |
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Pack size |
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Torpedo-II is supplied in 1 litre packs. |
