By Jim Chaput, Minor Use Coordinator, OMAFRA
The Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) recently announced the approval of a minor use label expansion registration for POAST® ULTRA Herbicide for control of labeled weeds on basil (fresh and dried) in Canada. POAST® ULTRA Herbicide was already labeled for management of grassy weeds on a wide range of crops in Canada.
This minor use proposal was submitted by Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada, Pest Management Centre (AAFC-PMC) as a result of minor use priorities established by growers and extension personnel.
The following is provided as an abbreviated, general outline only. Users should be making weed management decisions within a robust integrated weed management program and should consult the complete label before using POAST® ULTRA Herbicide.
| Crop(s) | Target | Rate (L/ha) | Application Information | PHI (days) |
| Basil (fresh and dried) | Labeled grassy weeds | Maximum of 1.1 | Apply up to 2 applications per year not exceeding a total maximum application rate of 1.1 L/ha per season. Allow a minimum of 14 days between applications. | 14 |
POAST® ULTRA Herbicide is toxic to aquatic organisms and non-target terrestrial plants. Do not apply this product or allow drift to other crops or non-target areas. Do not contaminate off-target areas or aquatic habitats when spraying or when cleaning and rinsing spray equipment or containers.
Follow all other precautions, restrictions and directions for use on the POAST® ULTRA Herbicide label carefully.
For a copy of the new minor use label contact your local crop specialist, regional supply outlet or visit the PMRA label site https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/consumer-product-safety/pesticides-pest-management/registrants-applicants/tools/pesticide-label-search.html
Note: This article is not intended to be an endorsement or recommendation for this particular product, but rather a notice of registration activity
