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Identification & Functionality
- Agrochemical Functions
- Technologies
- Product Families
- Composition
ACTIVE INGREDIENT: Oxyfluorfen 2.00% Prodiamine 0.75% OTHER INGREDIENTS 97.25% TOTAL 100.0%
Features & Benefits
- Product Highlights
Biathlon is a combination herbicide containing two selective active ingredients that provide a broad spectrum of weed control with very good plant tolerance on ornamentals. Biathlon contains 2.0% oxyfluorfen and .75% prodiamine on a dust-free granule.
- Common Name: Oxyfluorfen and Prodiamine
- Class: Diphenylether + Dinitroanaline
RESTRICTED ENTRY INTERVAL (REI) AND SIGNAL WORD
- REI = 24 hours
- Signal Word = CAUTION
- Net Contents: 50 lbs. (22.7 kg)
- EPA Reg. No.: 59807-12
- EPA Est No.: 82757-OH-001
- Key Weeds Controlled
GRASSY WEEDS
- Annual bluegrass
- Barnyardgrass
- Crabgrass
- Fall Panicum
- Foxtail, Green
- Foxtail, Yellow
- Goosegrass
- Kikuyu Grass
- Sprangletop
BROADLEAF WEEDS
- Bittercress
- Common Chickweed
- Cudweed
- Dandelion
- Eclipta
- Fleabane
- Fireweed
- Groundsel
- Marestail
- Oxalis
- Pearlwort
- Pepperweed
- Pigweed
- Shepherdspurse
- Sowthistle
- Spurge, Garden
- Spurge, Prostrate
- Spurge, Spotted
- List Of Crops
- Abelia
- Anise
- Arborvitae
- Aureo-marginata Spindle Tree
- Azalea
- Barberry
- Boxwood
- Butterfly Bush
- Canada Red Chokecherry
- Chinese Fringe-Flower
- Cinquefoil
- Clethra
- Coreopsis
- Cotoneaster
- Crape Myrtle
- Cryptomeria-Japanese-Cedar
- Deutzia
- Eastern redbud
- Escallonia
- Euonymus
- Fire bush
- Gardenia
- Heavenly Bamboo
- Hibiscus
- Holly
- Jacaranda
- Juniper
- Lantana
- Lilac
- Lobelia
- Malus
- Northern Bayberry
- Oleander
- Pittosporum
- Privet
- Red-Osier Dogwood
- Rhododendron
- Rose
- Red epimedium; Red barrenwort
- Sabel Palm
- Scotch Pine
- Southern magnolia
- Speedwell-creeping
- Spirea
- Symphoricarpos Sweet Sensation
- Variegated Reed Grass
- Viburnum
- Weigela
- Willow-leaved sunflower
- Yew
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Applications
- Mode Of Action
Biathlon provides weed control by combining two modes of action, inhibition of both microtubule assembly (MOA #3) and inhibition of protoporphyrinogen oxidase (MOA #14). These MOA’s result in the inhibition of cell division and disrupting cell wall formation in shoots and roots of emerging seedling weeds. The result is the prevention of weed seed emergence.
- Use Sites
Biathlon is registered for use in field and container ornamentals, grounds maintenance and other specified crop areas. It is also labeled for use on evergreens (broadleaf and needle) but limited to Christmas tree and conifer farms.
- Application Rates
Biathlon is applied as a broadcast application.
Container Grown Ornamentals Apply 100 pounds per acre. Thoroughly incorporate granules into the media through watering-in. Apply Biathlon prior to weed seed germination. Prior to Biathlon application, irrigate with approximately ½ inch of water to firm potting media around newly planted root systems. Biathlon may be re-applied in 3 months. Do not apply over 200 pounds per acre per year. For application in the fall, apply two weeks prior to placing plants in an empty, enclosed greenhouse structure.
Field Grown Ornamentals,
Christmas tree and conifer farms Apply Biathlon at 100 pounds per acre after planting or in the spring prior to weed germination or weed removal. A maximum of two applications may be made per growing season. For newly planted field crops irrigate with approximately ½ inch of water to settle the soil around root systems. Apply Biathlon prior to weed seed germination and or after a compete removal of weeds.
Note: Do not apply to bedding plants, liner production beds, flowers, ground covers, vegetables or turf. Do not apply to wet foliage.
Container Size Surface Area (Sq. Ft.) Grams of Biathlon/ Container Volume of Biathlon/ Container 1 gal. (6” diam.) 0.20 0.20 1/8 tsp. 2 gal. (9” diam.) 0.44 0.44 1/4 tsp. 3 gal. (10” diam.) 0.55 0.55 1/4 tsp. (rounded) 5 gal. (12” diam.) 0.79 0.79 1/4 tsp. (heaping) 15 gal. (17” diam.) 1.60 1.60 1/2 tsp. - Directions For Use
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 protected handlers may be in the area during application. For any requirements specific to your State or Tribe, consult the agency responsible for pesticide regulation
- Agricultural Use Requirements
Use this product only in accordance with its labeling and the Worker Protection Standard, 40 CFR Part 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. It also contains specific instructions and exceptions pertaining to the statements on this label about personal protective equipment (PPE) and restricted entry interval. The requirements in this box only apply to users of this product that are covered by the Worker Protection Standard. Do not enter or allow worker entry into treated areas during the restricted entry interval (REI). The REI is 24 hours for all crops except for the following:
- Conifer seedlings: three days
- Conifer trees: six days.
PPE required for early entry to treated areas that is permitted under the Worker Protection Standard and that involves contact with anything that has been treated, such as plants, soil, or water is:
- Coveralls
- Chemical-resistant gloves made of any waterproof material
- Shoes plus socks
- Non-Agricultural Use Requirements
The requirements in this box apply to uses of this product that are not within the scope of the Worker Protection Standard for agricultural pesticides (40 CFR Part 170). The WPS applies when this product is used to produce agricultural plants on farms, forest, nurseries, or greenhouses. Do not allow unprotected persons to enter treated areas until dusts have settled.
- Use Restrictions
- Do not use on Christmas Tree or Conifer Farms in the State of Arizona.
- Do not apply to moist foliage.
- Do not apply while plants are producing a new flush of spring growth. Tender, newly forming leaves are especially sensitive and may be injured by the herbicide.
- Do not apply when extreme cold stress (35°F or lower) is expected.
- Do not apply product in enclosed greenhouse or polyhouse structures containing plants as ornamental injury may result.
- Do not apply to plant types whose leaves channel the herbicide granules in the leafbase (such as Yucca spp. and Dracaena spp.).
- Do not apply in wind conditions that affect distribution of the product. If metallic surfaces (nursery equipment, automobiles, etc.) are present at the application site, do not use this product under windy conditions (5-10 mph) due to its staining potential.
- Do not apply to vegetable crops.
- Do not use on fruit trees that will bear fruit within one year of application. To the extent consistent with applicable law, the user assumes all responsibility for any crop damage or other liability from the use of this product on ornamental plant species not recommended on this label.
- Do not apply to bedding plants, liner production beds, flowers, ground covers, vegetables, or turf.
- Do not mechanically incorporate Biathlon into soil or potting media or apply product directly to bare roots.
- Do not graze or feed forage from treated fields to livestock.
- Do not disturb the soil surface following application as the herbicide barrier will be broken, resulting in less than optimum control. Do not apply to nursery seedling beds, cutting beds or transplants beds.
- Do not apply to unrooted liners or cuttings that have been planted in pots for the first time. Do not apply to pots less than 4 inches wide.
Safety & Health
- Personal Protective Equipment (Ppe)
Mixers, loaders, applicators, and other handlers must wear:
- Long sleeved shirt and pants
- Socks and shoes
- Precautionary Statements
HAZARDS TO HUMANS AND DOMESTIC ANIMALS
CAUTION
Causes moderate eye irritation. Harmful if inhaled or absorbed through the skin. Do not get in eyes, on skin or on clothing. In case of contact immediately wash eyes or skin with plenty of water. Wash thoroughly with soap and water after handling and before eating, drinking, chewing gum, or using tobacco. Get medical attention if irritation persists.
- User Safety Recommendations
- Wash hands before eating, drinking, chewing gum, using tobacco or using the toilet.
- Remove clothing immediately if pesticide gets inside. Then wash thoroughly and put on clean clothing
- Remove PPE immediately after handling this product. Wash the outside of gloves before removing. As soon as possible, wash thoroughly and change into clean clothing
- Environmental Hazards
This pesticide is toxic to aquatic invertebrates and wildlife. Do not apply directly to water, to areas where surface water is present, or to intertidal areas below the mean high water mark. Runoff from treatment areas may be hazardous to aquatic organisms in neighboring areas. Apply this product only as specified on the label. Do not contaminate water by cleaning of equipment or disposal of wastes.
Packaging & Availability
- Packaging Type
- Packaging
- 50 lbs. bags
Storage & Handling
- Storage And Disposal
Do not contaminate water, food, or feed by storage or disposal.
PESTICIDE STORAGE: Store in a clean, dry place. Store in original container and out of the reach of children, preferably in a locked storage area.
PESTICIDE DISPOSAL: Do not contaminate water, food, or feed by storage or disposal. Wastes resulting from the use of this product may be disposed of on site or at approved waste disposal facility.
CONTAINER DISPOSAL: Non refillable container. Do not reuse or refill this container. Completely empty container into application equipment. Then dispose of empty container in a sanitary landfill or by incineration, or, if allowed by State and local authorities, by burning. If burned, stay