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For Control or Suppression of Medusahead Rye other products such as Garlon 4 Ultra,Forestry Garlon XRT,Remedy Ultra
<br /> ' Milestone applied broadcast at 7 to14 fl oz/A can suppress or control for broader control of other sensitive woody species.Applications should
<br /> medusahead rye(Taeniatherum caput-medusae)and downy brome not exceed the maximum use rate per acre for the site.
<br /> (Bromus tectorum, also called cheatgrass). The key to optimum results Mix Milestone at 0.5 to 5%v/v alone,or with Garlon 4 Ultra or Forestry
<br /> is the timing of application. Applications should be made in late summer Garlon XRT in a commercially available basal diluent(or other oils or basal
<br /> prior to rains and seed germination in order to provide the best possibility diluents as recommended by the manufacturer);the basal oil should be
<br /> ' of suppression or control. In general,control or suppression will be poor compatible with a water soluble herbicide such as Milestone.See table
<br /> if any of the seeds have germinated prior to application even if they have 3 to calculate the amount of Milestone that can be applied per acre at
<br /> not yet emerged through the soil surface.Tank mixes with Accord XRT the various volumes and rates.-Make a stable tank mixture for basal bark
<br /> II at 12 fl oz/A,where a non-selective herbicide can be used or where application by first combining each product with a compatibility agent
<br /> ' desired grasses are dormant and will not be harmed,and will aid in prior to final mixing in the desired ratio.If using a tank mix,mix the oil-
<br /> control. Spot treatment restrictions(see spot treatment section)apply for based products such as Garlon 4 Ultra thoroughly with basal oil and add
<br /> rates above 7 fl oz/A for broadcast applications. any other oil-based products before adding the water based products.If
<br /> Control of Terrestrial Weeds near and up to the the mixture stands for more than 30 minutes,reagitation may be required.
<br /> Oil and water based mixtures can separate over time. Long-term storage
<br /> Water's Edge
<br /> ' Milestone can be used to treat terrestrial weeds that extend up to the is
<br /> not recommended without vigorous agitation prior to use or without a
<br /> water's edge. Do not apply directly to water. This product must not recommended compatibility agent.
<br /> be used to treat vegetation standing in the water. When controlling Use caution when treating areas adjacent to susceptible and desirable
<br /> terrestrial weed species near and up to the water's edge,take precautions species to avoid root uptake and possible injury when using Milestone or
<br /> ' to minimize incidental overspray to the adjacent water. Consult local other soil active herbicides
<br /> public water control authorities before applying this product near public Low Volume Stem Bark Band Treatment
<br /> waters.Permits may be required to treat such areas. Apply the specified To control susceptible woody plants(see table 2)with stems less than
<br /> rate,listed in Table 2,of Milestone as a coarse low-pressure spray as 6 inches in basal diameter,mix 0.5 to 5 gallons of Milestone in enough
<br /> ground broadcast or spot applications. Do not apply aerially for control oil to make 100 gallons of spray mixture. Apply with a backpack or
<br /> ' of weeds growing at or near the water's edge. Spray volume should be knapsack sprayer using low pressure and a solid cone or flat fan nozzle.
<br /> sufficient to uniformly cover foliage. Increase the spray volume to ensure Apply the spray in a 6-to 10-inch wide band that completely encircles the
<br /> thorough and uniform coverage when target vegetation is tall and/or stem. Spray in a manner that completely wets the bark,but not to the
<br /> dense. It is also permissible to treat target weeds within dry non-irrigation point of runoff. The treatment band may be positioned at any height up to
<br /> ditches and seasonally dry transitional areas between upland and lowland the first major branch. For best results apply the band as low as possible.
<br /> ' sites(such as flood plains,deltas,marshes,prairie potholes or vernal Spray mixture concentration should vary with size and susceptibility of
<br /> pools),but only at times when those sites are dry and are forecasted or species to be treated. Applications may be made anytime,including
<br /> managed by water control systems to remain dry for at least 2 weeks winter months.
<br /> following application.
<br /> Use Rate Restrictions: Table 3:
<br /> Do not broadcast apply more than 7 fl oz per acre of Milestone per year. %of Milestone Fluid ounces of Milestone by GPA
<br /> The total amount of Milestone applied broadcast,as a re-treatment,and/ in Basal Mix (gallons per acre)
<br /> or spot treatment cannot exceed 7 fl oz per acre per year.Spot treatments (1) (2) (3) (4) 1 (5) (6) (7)
<br /> may be applied at an equivalent broadcast rate of up to 0.22 lb acid 1.0 1.3 2.6 3.8 5.1 6.4 7.7 9.0
<br /> equivalent(14 fl oz of Milestone)per acre per year;however,not more
<br /> than 50%of an acre may be treated at that rate. Do not apply more than 1.5 1.9 3.8 5.8 7.7 9.6 11.5 13.4
<br /> a total of 0.11 lb acid equivalent(7 fl oz)per acre of Milestone per year as 2.0 2.6 5.1 7.7 10.2 12.8
<br /> a result of broadcast,spot or repeat applications. 2.5 3.2 6.4 9.6 12.8
<br /> Woody Plant Control 3.0 3.8 7.7 11.5
<br /> Milestone may be applied to control woody plants by any application 3.5 4.5 9.0 13.4
<br /> method listed on the label on any site listed.
<br /> Milestone may be applied alone or in tank-mix combinations with labeled 4.0 5.1 10.2
<br /> rates of other herbicides provided:(1)the tank mix product is labeled for 5.0 6.4 12.8
<br /> the timing and method of application for the use site to be treated and(2)
<br /> mixing is not prohibited by the label of the registered tank mixed products. within spot treatment labeled rate
<br /> Use as directed in the Directions of Use section of the tank-mix partner. in excess of spot treatmentt labeled rate
<br /> Follow Mixing Instructions under the General Mixing and Application
<br /> Instructions section.
<br /> Add Milestone to tank mixes for improved brush control on species such NOTE:Avoid treating high density a stems adjacent a desirable trees
<br /> ' as alder,aspen,blackberry,boxelder,cherry,coyote brush,conifers, with roots in the treatment zone. See table 4 for guidance on estimated
<br /> P ry� y y volume per acre by treated stem density.Trees adjacent to or in a
<br /> cottonwood,elm,maple, poplar,oak, brooms(Scotch,Spanish, French, treated area can occasionally be affected by root uptake of Milestone.
<br /> Portuguese),gorse,hackberry, Russian and Autumn olive,salt-cedar. Applications of Milestone within the root zone of desirable trees should
<br /> Low or High Volume Foliar Applications: not be made unless injury can be tolerated.Severe injury or plant death
<br /> ' For broad spectrum brush control using a Foliar application, Milestone can occur if used near roses,or leguminous trees such as locusts,redbud,
<br /> may be added to tank mixes with Accords XRT 11,Arsenal Powerline, mimosa,and caragana.
<br /> DMA®41VM,Garlon 4 Ultra, Remedy Ultra,Tordon 101 M,Transline,
<br /> Forestry Garlon XRT,or Garlon 3A,Rodeos,Tordon"K,Tordon 22K or Table 4:
<br /> ' other products labeled for use on the intended site. Estimated gallons of spray solution per acre for basal bark
<br /> Low Volume Basal Bark Applications: applications on various stem densities per acre
<br /> To control susceptible woody plants with stems less than 6 inches Volume Range Target Spacing
<br /> in basal diameter,apply herbicide mix(see below for rates)with a
<br /> backpack or knapsack sprayer using low pressure and a solid cone or Number of (gal/acre) (ft between brush/trees)
<br /> ' Stems/Acre
<br /> flat fan nozzle. Spray the basal parts of brush and tree trunks to a height
<br /> of 12 to 15 inches from the ground in a manner that thoroughly wets 250 1.0-1.7 8.4
<br /> the lower stems but not to the point of runoff. The use of a Spraying 500 2.0-3.3 5.9
<br /> Systems Y2 nozzle or similar nozzle is recommended,which will narrow
<br /> the spray pattern to target individual stems. Herbicide concentration 750 3.0-5.0 4.9
<br /> ' should vary with tree diameter,bark thickness,volume used per acre, 1000 4.0-6.6 4.2
<br /> and susceptibility of species treated. Apply anytime,including the winter
<br /> months,except when snow or water prevent spraying to the ground line 1250 5.0-8.3 3.8
<br /> or when stem surfaces are saturated with water. 1500 5.9-9.9 3.4
<br /> Milestone may be used as a low volume basal treatment alone,for sensitive
<br /> woody species in the Fabaceae family(legumes),or in combination with
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