Glufosinate, a Group 10 Glutamine Synthesis Inhibitor, stops the conversion of two chemicals, Glutamine and Ammonia. The Glutamine synthetase herbicides inhibit activity of Glutamine synthetas, the enzyme that converts Glutamate and Ammonia to Glutamine. This inhibition results in massive accumulation of Ammonia in the plant which destroys cells and inhibits photosynthesis preventing energy production needed to support plant growth and development. It works by stopping the plant’s ability to utilize Nitrogen and Phosphorous causing the plant to produce more Ammonia than it can tolerate and burns itself up.
Glufosinate is a contact herbicide, which means it doesn’t move down to the stems or roots of the plant. As opposed to Glyphosate which is a translocation herbicide, Glufosinate is more of a “Localized Contact Herbicide” with little to no systemic action. It may only move up to 6 inches each direction in a large plant where applied. Again, no root uptake and no pre-emergent weed control.
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ferti•lome® DECIMATE™ Weed & Grass Killer is a Group 10 Herbicide that is a non-selective herbicide for grassy and broadleaf weeds, plus some woody plant control products. It will kill all green vegetation contacted by spray
• Primarily a foliar active herbicide that must be absorbed through a green surface of a plant, either leaf, stem or trunk - It’s a CONTACT kill and less of a TRANSLOCATING herbicide
• It works by stopping the plants ability to utilize Nitrogen and causes Ammonia with in the plant to become toxic to the plant
• The plant overreacts by producing more Ammonia than it can tolerate and “burns” itself up
• ferti•lome® DECIMATE™ Weed & Grass Killer active Glufosinate inhibits a plant enzyme involved in the early steps of Nitrogen assimilation. It’s target site is completely different than Glyphosate’s. Because of this, ferti•lome® DECIMATE™ Weed & Grass Killer can control glyphosate-resistant weeds like water hemp, Marestail, Ragweed, Pigweed, Lambsquarters, Kochia and more
• ferti•lome® DECIMATE™ Weed & Grass Killer tends to be more effective on annual broadleaf weeds than grasses
• Works in 24 to 72 hours
• Rainfast in ½ an hour to 4 hours
• ferti•lome® DECIMATE™ Weed & Grass Killer performs better in bright sunshine and when warm air temperatures are 85° or warmer
• Due to its limited translocation, ferti•lome® DECIMATE™ Weed & Grass Killer should be applied when annual weeds are 6 inches tall or less
• Re-seed or replant after ferti•lome® DECIMATE™ Weed & Grass Killer spray has dried
• Glufosinate is a ammonium salt derived from several species of Streptomyces soil bacteria; there areover 500 different species in this family (
ferti•lome® Fire Blight Spray Concentrate is one)
• 2 oz. per gallon per 1,000 sq. ft.
Spot application:
• Apply 0.85 fluid ounces per gallon of water when weed height or diameter is LESS than 6”
• Apply 1.3 fluid ounces per gallon of water when the weed height or diameter is GREATER than 6”
Greenhouse and Shade House application:
• This product may be used to control weeds in greenhouses or shade houses
• Do not use in greenhouses or shade houses containing edible crops; air circulation fans MUST be turned off during application
Restrictions:
• Do not use in greenhouses or shade houses containing edible crops; air circulation fans MUST be turned off during application
• Do not allow grazing on treated vegetation
• Do not make more than 3 applications per year
Always read and follow label directions