Pendimethalin is a herbicide that can be used to protect crops like wheat, corn, soybeans, potatoes, cabbage, peas, carrots, and asparagus from annual grasses and certain broadleaf weeds. It works by preventing the growth of weeds by competing with them for nutrients, water, and light. This helps to ensure that the crops have the resources they need to grow and thrive, without being hindered by weeds.
Pendimethalin is a contact herbicide, which means that it must come into direct contact with the leaves of the weeds in order to be effective. It is typically applied before the weeds emerge, or as soon as they are visible. The amount of herbicide that needs to be applied will vary depending on the type of weed and the crop being protected.
Pendimethalin is a relatively safe herbicide when used according to label instructions. However, it is important to wear gloves and eye protection when handling it, and to keep it out of the reach of children and pets.
Here are some additional safety precautions to take when using pendimethalin:
Do not apply pendimethalin when it is windy, as this could blow the herbicide onto plants that you do not want to treat.
Do not apply pendimethalin to wet plants, as this could reduce its effectiveness.
Do not apply pendimethalin more often than recommended on the label.