Sarritor (Sclerotinia Minor fungus)
I can't offer Sarritor, but the Weedman can. The Weedman along with Dr Alan K. Watson at McGill University were involved in the development of Sarritor.
Look for Sarritor in stores in 2010.
Sarritor Product Label Information
20-APR-2007
SARRITOR Granular Biological Herbicide (COMMERCIAL)
4260864 Canada Inc. 104 Rhapsodie, Notre-Dame-de-l’Ile-Perrot,
QC J7V 8P1 Canada Ph: (514) 220-7142 Net Contents: 25 kg
GUARANTEE: Sclerotinia minor strain IMI 344141
300 colony forming units (CFU)/gram.
(One product granule is equivalent to one CFU)
REGISTRATION NO. 28545 PEST CONTROL PRODUCTS ACT
Date of Manufacture xx-xx-xxxx Lot No. xxxxxxxxxx
READ THE LABEL BEFORE USING
POTENTIAL SENSITIZER
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NOTICE TO USER:
This pest control product is to be used only in accordance with the directions on the label. It is an offence under the Pest Control Products Act to use this product in a way that is inconsistent with the directions on the label. The user assumes the risk to persons or property that arises from any such use of this product.
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION:
SARRITOR Biological Granular Herbicide (Commercial) is for the suppression of dandelion top growth in commercial lawns, golf course, municipal parks, and turf farms. The active ingredient of SARRITOR Biological Granular Herbicide (Commercial), Sclerotinia minor IMI 344141, will infect susceptible dandelion plants and destroy plant tissues above ground. As SARRITOR Biological Granular Herbicide (Commercial) contains a living organism, the level of dandelion top growth suppression may vary with environmental factors that influence fungal germination, growth and development.
DIRECTIONS FOR USE:
SARRITOR Granular Biological Herbicide (Commercial) can be applied broadcast with a drop spreader applicator onto the surface of active growing dandelion infested turf at a rate of 40 or 60 g product/m 2 (12000 or 18000 CFUs/m2). For spot application, SARRITOR Granular Biological Herbicide (Commercial) can be directly applied to individual dandelion plants at 0.2 or 0.4 g product/plant (60 or 120 CFUs/plant).
For spot application, use the scoop included in the product bag to transfer the product onto the crown of individual dandelion plants (refer to the figure). The scoop holds 0.4 g of product when it is full.
SARRITOR Granular Biological Herbicide (Commercial) can be applied when daytime high temperatures are 18-24°C and rainfall or irrigation occurs within 12 hours of application. The higher application rate at 60 g product/m 2 can be applied when environmental conditions are sub-optimal (i.e. daily maximum temperatures are outside of the optimal range of 18-24°C, but not surpass 27°C and dry) and when the turf is highly infested with dandelion.
PRECAUTIONS:
Direct dosing of desirable broadleaf species or aquatic plants should be avoided. Several desirable broadleaf species (ornamentals, vegetables, etc.) and aquatic plants, when brought in direct contact with product, can be damaged. A 3-day posttreatment no-mowing period is recommended. In the first few weeks after SARRITOR Granular Biological Herbicide (Commercial) application, direct clippings away from desirable broadleaf species and ornamental ponds when mowing.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN:
May cause sensitization. Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing.
DO NOT breathe dust. Wear a long sleeved shirt, long pants, shoes plus socks, waterproof gloves, and a dust/mist filtering respirator (MSH/NIOSH approval number prefix TC-21C) or NIOSH approved respirator with any N-95, R-95, P95 or HE filter for biological products when handling, mixing/loading or applying the product and during all clean-up/repair activities. Wash thoroughly with soap and water after handling. Remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.
FIRST AID:
IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth and throat with plenty of water.
IF ON SKIN/CLOTHING: Take off contaminated clothing. Wash exposed skin with plenty of soap and water.
IF INHALED: Move to fresh air.
IF IN EYES: Hold eye open and rinse slowly and gently with water. Remove contact lenses, if present, then continue rinsing eye.
GENERAL: IMMEDIATELY seek medical attention if irritation or signs of toxicity occur and persist or are severe. Take container, label or product name and Pest Control Product Registration Number with you when seeking medical attention.
TOXICOLOGY INFORMATION: Treat symptomatically.
ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS: Harmful to aquatic plants. DO NOT apply this product to freshwater habitats (such as lakes, rivers, sloughs, ponds, Prairie potholes, creeks, marshes, streams, reservoirs, ditches and wetlands), estuaries or marine habitats. For the first few weeks after SARRITOR Granular Biological Herbicide (Commercial) application, direct clippings away from aquatic, estuarine or marine habitats when mowing.
DO NOT contaminate irrigation or drinking water supplies or aquatic habitats by cleaning of equipment or disposal of wastes.
DO NOT apply by air.
STORAGE: Keep frozen (-16°C). Store no longer than 9 months from the date of manufacture. OR Keep refrigerated (4°C). Store no longer than 7 months from the date of manufacture. OR Store in a cool place (up to 20°C). Store no longer than 3 months from the date of manufacture. After opening, unused product should be resealed and stored under appropriate conditions. Do not store this product near food or feed.
DISPOSAL:
Do not contaminate water by cleaning of equipment or disposal of wastes.
1. Triple- or pressure-rinse the empty container. Add the rinsings to the treatment site.
2. Follow provincial instruction for any required additional cleaning of the container prior to its disposal.
3. Make the empty container unsuitable for further use.
4. Dispose of the container in accordance with provincial requirements.
5. For information on disposal of unused, unwanted product, contact the manufacturer or the provincial regulatory agency. Contact the manufacturer and the provincial regulatory agency in case of a spill, and for clean-up of spills.
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