BASAMID® G soil fumigant, the only granular soil fumigant on the market, completely sterilizes soil and eliminates weeds, grasses, nematodes and disease for a healthy and vigorous start for new turf. BASAMID G sterilizes soil quickly and allows seeding or sprigging in as few as eight days.

Functions: Herbicide, Insecticide, Nematicide

IRAC Code: 8

Herbicide Target Species: Broadleafs, Grasses, Lichens, Sedges

Insecticide Target Species: Root Worms, Root-Knot Nematodes

Application Technique: Ground Soil Applied, Spreaders

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Knowde Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
IRAC Code
Agrochemical Functions
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Features & Benefits

Features

Active Ingredient: Dazomet 99.0%; IRAC Group 8F Insecticide; Mode of Action: Dazomet transformed into MITC gas, which diffuses upward through spaces in soil, killing living organisms it contacts

Applications & Uses

Application Technique
Herbicide Target Species
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Applications

Can be applied using mechanical or water incorporation; Primary control of weeds, diseases and nematodes

Directions for USe

Restricted Use Pesticide

It is a violation of federal law to use this product in a manner inconsistent with its labeling. Do not apply this product in a way that will contact workers or other persons, either directly or through drift. Only handlers may be in the application block from the start of the application until the entry restricted period ends, and in the buffer zone during the buffer zone period. For any requirements specific to your State or Tribe, consult the agency responsible for pesticide regulation. Refer to supplemental labeling under “Agricultural Use Requirements” in this section for information about this standard. All applicable directions, restrictions, precautions and WARRANTY are to be followed. This labeling must be in the user’s possession during application.

Agricultural Use Requirements

Use this product only in accordance with its label and with the Worker Protection Standard, 40 CFR 170. This Standard contains requirements for the protection of agricultural workers on farms, forests, nurseries, and greenhouses, and handlers of agricultural pesticides. It contains requirements for training, decontamination, notification, and emergency assistance. For the entry restricted period and notification requirements, see the Entry Restricted Period and Notification sections of this labeling. PPE For Entry During the Entry-Restricted Period: PPE for entry that is permitted by this label is listed in the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) section of this label.

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Safety & Health

Precautionary Statements

Hazards to Humans and Domestic Animals

DANGER. Restricted Use Product. Fatal if absorbed through skin. Corrosive. Causes skin burns and irreversible eye damage. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. May be fatal if swallowed or inhaled. Do not breathe vapor or spray mist. Prolonged or frequently repeated skin contact may cause allergic reactions in some individuals. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Some materials that are chemical-resistant to this product are butyl rubber ≥ 14 mils, nitrile rubber ≥ 14 mils, neoprene rubber ≥ 14 mils, natural rubber ≥ 14 mils, polyethylene, polyvinyl chloride (PVC) ≥ 14 mils, Viton® ≥ 14 mils. All handlers must wear at a minimum: • coveralls over long-sleeved shirt and long pants when in the treated application block, • chemical-resistant gloves when handling the product, • shoes plus socks, and • protective eyewear (goggles, face shield, safety glasses). In addition, when an air-purifying respirator is required under this label's Directions for Use, Protection for Handlers, Respiratory Protection and/or Stop Work Triggers section, handlers must wear at minimum either: • A NIOSH certified full facepiece air-purifying respirator equipped with an organic vapor (OV, NIOSH approval prefix TC-23C) cartridge and a particulate pre-filter (Type N, R, P, or HE, NIOSH approval number prefix TC-84A), or • A gas mask with a canister approved for organic vapor (NIOSH approval number prefix TC-14G). When mixing, loading or cleaning equipment wear a chemical-resistant apron. For overhead exposure wear chemical-resistant headgear. Cartridges or canisters must be replaced when odor or sensory irritation from this product becomes apparent during use, if the measured concentration of Methyl Isothiocyanate (MITC) is greater than 6000 ppb (6 ppm), or in the absence of any other instructions or indications of service life, at the end of each day's work period.

User Safety Requirements

Follow manufacturer's instructions for cleaning/maintaining PPE. If no such instructions for washables exist, use detergent and hot water. Keep and wash PPE separately from other laundry. Discard clothing and other absorbent materials that have been drenched or heavily contaminated with this product’s concentrate. Do not reuse them.

User Safety Recommendations

User Safety Requirements Follow manufacturer's instructions for cleaning/maintaining PPE. If no such instructions for washables exist, use detergent and hot water. Keep and wash PPE separately from other laundry. Discard clothing and other absorbent materials that have been drenched or heavily contaminated with this product’s concentrate. Do not reuse them.

 

Storage & Handling

Storage and Disposal

Do not contaminate water, food, or feed by storage or disposal. Pesticide Storage: Store this product in a dry, cool place below 95° F (35° C) -- it will decompose at higher temperatures. This material reacts nonviolently with moisture, releasing fumigant vapors. Keep the container tightly sealed when not in use. Do not re-use the empty container. Keep this product and its vapors away from desirable plants, seeds, fertilizers, insecticides, and other agricultural chemicals as plant injury or loss may result from contamination. Pesticide Disposal: Wastes resulting from the use of this product may be disposed of on site or an approved waste disposal facility. Container Handling: Nonrefillable container. Do not reuse or refill this container. Completely empty bag into application equipment. Then offer for recycling, if available, or dispose of empty bag in a sanitary landfill or by incineration, or if allowed by State and local authorities, by burning. If burned, stay out of smoke. Steps to be taken in case material is released: Keep the spill out of all sewers and open bodies of water. Remove contaminated clothing, and wash affected skin areas with soap and water. Wash clothing before re-use.