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Viper: imazamox + fomesafen

Author: OMAFRA Staff
Creation Date: 25 November 2002
Last Reviewed: 21 January 2008
Pub 75: Guide to Weed Control > Notes on Herbicides > Viper: imazamox + fomesafen
Excerpt from Chapter 4, Publication 75, Guide to Weed Control, Order this publication
Trade Names
Viper (available only in Viper co-pack of Viper + Reflex)
Formulation WG + Sn
Guaranteed active concentration 70% + 240 g/L
Groups  2, 14
Ontario Schedule 2
Winter Storage C
Chemical Family imidazolinone + diphenyl ether
Crop and/or Non-Crop Registrations Soybeans
Sensitive Weeds Annual grass (barnyard grass, green and yellow foxtail, witch grass,) and broadleaf (cocklebur, lamb's-quarters, pigweed, ragweed, velvetleaf, lady's-thumb, mustards, nightshades) species including triazine resistant biotypes.
Uptake and Translocation Contact and systemic. Absorption occurs through foliage and roots.
Basis of Selectivity  Metabolism by soybeans.
Application Methods

Viper is a postemergent program. Apply to actively growing weeds in the cotyledon to 6 true-leaf stage once soybeans have reached the first trifoliate stage. Adding a non-ionic surfactant and liquid fertilizer solution are required. Viper also provides control of some late-emerging weeds.

Residual Activity Rotational crops include field corn, soybeans, winter wheat.
Unique Characteristics Some rotational restrictions apply (See label for details).
Manufacturer / Registrant BASF Canada Inc

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