TECHNICAL GUIDE

For the control of wild radish

and other broadleaf weeds in
cereal crops and pastures.
 INDEX INTRODUCTION PRODUCT TOXICOLOGICAL
Introduction 2 Tigrex is renowned for its activity against
FORMULATION PROPERTIES
Product formulation 3 wild radish in cereal crops. As well as Active ingredients Tests have been performed with DIFLUFENICAN
unprecedented knockdown, it provides Trade name: Tigrex TECHNICAL on a number of different animal species
Toxicological properties 3
residual radish control that few products Active constituent 1: 25 g/L diflufenican using various routes of administration.
Biological properties 4 can match. But there is a lot more to Chemical name: N-(2,4-difluorophenyl)-2- Results obtained include the following:
Behaviour in the environment 5 Tigrex than that. Tigrex also controls a (3-trifluoromethylphenoxy)

range of other brassica and non-brassica pyridine-3-carboximide (CA) Acute toxicity

Effects on flora and fauna 6 Active constituent 2: 250 g/L MCPA (present as Oral LD50 (rat): >2000 mg/kg
weeds – many of them notoriously
Weed control table 7 the ethyl hexyl ester) Oral LD50 (rabbit): >5000 mg/kg
hard to kill. It is an extremely flexible Chemical name: (4-chloro-2-methyl phenoxy) Oral LD50 (dog): >5000 mg/kg
Weed control 8 herbicide which, as this technical guide acetic acid (CA) Dermal LD50 (rat): >2000 mg/kg
Directions for use 13 outlines, offers cereal growers a range Inhalation LC50 (rat): >2.34 mg/kg
Structural formula
Application 16 of important benefits. Intraperitoneal LD50 (rat): >2000 mg/kg
1. Dermal irritation (rabbit): Negative
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Compatibility 18 Ocular irritation (rabbit): Negative
Crop safety 21 Key benefits: � � Dermal sensitisation

General instructions 23 •Registrations for use in wheat, barley, oats, triticale, (guinea pig): Negative
cereal rye and clover pastures in all States.
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Safety directions 23
•Outstanding activity not only against wild radish, but �
TECHNICAL GRADE on a number of different animal
also against the other main brassica weeds. Diflufenican species, using various routes of administration. Results
obtained include the following:
•Extremely rapid ‘brown-out’ of brassica weeds. 2.
Acute toxicity
•Control or suppression of a wide range of other hard- �� � ��� ���� Oral LD50 (rat): 700 mg/kg
to-kill broadleaf weeds.
Oral LD50 (mice): 550 mg/kg
•Compatibility with a number of grass and broadleaf �� Acute percutaneous (rat): >1000 mg/kg
weed herbicides, allowing one-pass weed control in MCPA
many situations.
Formulation type
•Selectivity to undersown clover. Formulation: Emulsifiable concentrate (EC)

•No plantback restrictions for following cereal or Physical properties

legume crops. Appearance: Translucent dark brown liquid
Density: 1.06 g/mL at 20˚C
•Registered for aerial application in some States. Odour: Distinctive strong ester
•Tigrex has a dual mode of action and an important Flammability: Non-flammable
role to play in the management of herbicide Combustibility: Combustible liquid
resistance. Flash point: >70˚C
Miscibility: Miscible with most water quality
Disclaimer
The information and recommendations set out in
•Tigrex has proven its reliability and is extremely cost- types available for spraying.
this brochure are based on tests and data believed
effective. Avoid muddy water, or water with
to be reliable at the time of publication. Results may high organic matter.
vary, as the use and application of the products is
beyond our control and may be subject to climatic, Stability: More than 2 years (when stored
geographical or biological variables, and/or developed according to label instructions)
resistance. Any product referred to in this brochure
must be used strictly as directed, and in accordance
Poison schedule: 5
with all instructions appearing on the label for that Hazchem code: Not classified as dangerous goods
product and in other applicable reference material. So
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and instructions.
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 BIOLOGICAL
PROPERTIES
Mode of action
Tigrex is a combination of diflufenican and MCPA,
each of which has its own distinctive mode of action.
Diflufenican – activity
Diflufenican is a potent and specific inhibitor of
phytoene dehydrogenase, a key enzyme of carotenoid
biosynthesis. The yellow carotenoid pigments perform
several functions in plants, including promoting the
absorption of light for photosynthesis. They also protect
the plant from phyto-oxidation caused by a surplus
of light energy accumulated by chloroplasts. In their
absence, chloroplast development and chlorophyll
biosynthesis are inhibited. Since carotenoids are
synthesised in the apical meristem (growing points),
these areas are the preferential target for diflufenican.
Diflufenican – uptake and translocation
Following application, the foliage of the weeds absorbs
diflufenican. However, good coverage is essential,
because the translocation of the product is limited.
Diflufenican should be applied to young, actively-growing
weeds. Weed tolerance to the herbicide increases
rapidly with age.
Pre-emergent – weed activity
Following application, diflufenican forms a continuous
film on the soil surface. This film is resistant to leaching
and persists through the vegetative stage of the crop.
As weeds germinate and pass through this residual
layer (the top few millimetres of soil), they absorb the
herbicide through both shoots and roots. The herbicide
very little diflufenican needs to accumulate at the
target site. Sufficient diflufenican may be phloem-mobile
to exert phytotoxicity. In addition, a direct interception
of spray deposit can occur at the meristematic regions,
particularly in dicot species. Such tissues are relatively
exposed and this ‘contact’ activity with subsequent
short-distance diffusion will certainly contribute to
overall phytotoxicity. Diflufenican also has limited xylem
mobility and, in species where the root systems are
near the soil surface and in contact with the
diflufenican, accumulation through root uptake and
subsequent translocation via the xylem will further
increase phytotoxicity.
MCPA – activity
MCPA is a phenoxy herbicide with distinct growth
regulation properties. It is absorbed through the
leaves of susceptible weeds and then rapidly
translocates to accumulate in the growing points
of the stems and roots, where it interferes with cell
division and enlargement.
Symptoms
Typically Tigrex is a fast-acting herbicide with symptoms
usually appearing within 2–7 days. The first symptoms
are usually stem twisting (epinasty) followed by
deformities in the terminal tissue. This is the effect of
the MCPA component of Tigrex. The next symptom is the
appearance of white/purple bleached areas on the plant
at the point of herbicide contact. Extensive bleaching
and distortion leads to plant death within 2–4 weeks,
depending on weed size and environmental conditions.
Resistant weeds warning
GROUP FI HERBICIDE
BEHAVIOUR IN THE
ENVIRONMENT
In crops
Diflufenican: The metabolism of diflufenican has been
studied in crops after pre- and post-emergent treatment
in the greenhouse. A maximum of 2% of diflufenican
applied pre-emergent was taken up, translocated
and metabolised (5 metabolites have been detected
in addition to the parent compound, but estimated
levels remain well below diflufenican itself). In crops,
diflufenican is rapidly metabolised to carbon dioxide via
nicotinamide and nicotinic acid.
MCPA: Readily absorbed and translocated in most
plants. MCPA works by concentrating in the meristematic
tissue of the plant where it interferes with protein
synthesis, cell division, and ultimately the growth of the
plant. It is actively broken down in plants, the major
metabolite being 2-methyl-4-chlorophenol.
In water and light
Diflufenican: Highly stable under hydrolysis and
photolysis (half-life of about 100 days). Under laboratory
conditions, diflufenican was shown to be slowly degraded
in anaerobic aquatic systems (half-life of about 1 year).
MCPA: Relatively resistant to light breakdown, however
it can be rapidly broken down by micro-organisms. In
sterilised water, the half-life of MCPA is approximately
five weeks. This is reduced when micro-organisms are
present, because they cause rapid breakdown.
In soil
Diflufenican: Strongly bound to soil particles, and no
mobility has been detected on soil columns in the
laboratory. Under field conditions, both lysimeter and
field studies have shown that the leaching of diflufenican
and its metabolites does not occur to any significant
extent. This was confirmed by field studies conducted in
the UK and Belgium where, after 5 years of cultivation,
any remaining diflufenican was present in the 0–10 cm
layer (without ploughing) or spread fairly evenly in the
25–30 cm layer (with ploughing). In aerobic conditions,
diflufenican was tested for its degradation in both the
laboratory and field. The degradation proceeds via the
metabolites 2-(3-trifluoromethylphenoxy) nicotinamide
and 2-(3-trifluoromethylphenoxy) nicotinic acid to bound
residues and carbon dioxide. The obtained values of
half-lives varied from 9 weeks up to 50 weeks, with
typical values of 200 days for soil dissipation conducted
in-field.
MCPA: All formulations of MCPA are rapidly degraded
by soil micro-organisms. It has a low persistence, with
a half-life of approximately 7–41 days depending on the
soil pH, soil moisture and soil organic matter. Decreased
soil moisture and microbial activity, as well as increased
soil organic matter, will prolong the breakdown of MCPA.

is then diffused into the meristematic tissues. Good
coverage of the soil surface and rainfall after application
are desirable to achieve optimum residual activity.
Weeds germinating deeper in the soil profile are less
likely to be controlled, since the roots are outside the
herbicide layer.
Post-emergent – weed activity
When diflufenican is applied post-emergence, it primarily
affects new and developing leaf tissue. Old leaf tissue
may eventually die as a result of photosynthetic
inhibition in the new leaves. Weeds at an advanced
stage of growth at the time of treatment will show
the symptoms, but may not be adequately controlled.
Diflufenican is not readily translocated in the phloem
from leaves to meristematic tissues and roots.
However, because of its very high potency on phytoene
dehydrogenase and its metabolic persistence in plants,
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Tigrex Selective Herbicide is a member of the phenoxy
and nicotinanilide groups of herbicides and acts by
inhibiting carotenoid biosynthesis and disrupting plant
cell growth. For weed resistance management, Tigrex
is both a Group F and Group I herbicide. Some naturally
occurring weed biotypes resistant to Tigrex and other
Group F and I herbicides may exist through normal
genetic variability in any weed population. The resistant
individuals can eventually dominate the weed population
if these herbicides are used repeatedly. These resistant
weeds will not be controlled by Tigrex or other Group F
or Group I herbicides. Since the occurrence of
resistant weeds is difficult to detect prior to use,
Bayer CropScience accepts no liability for any losses
that may result from the failure of Tigrex to control
resistant weeds.
 EFFECTS ON FLORA TIGREX BROADLEAF WEED CONTROL TABLE
AND FAUNA Weed size
Broadleaf weed
Birds 2-leaf 4-leaf 6-leaf 8-leaf
Studies have concluded that the active ingredients in Capeweed 500 mL/ha 1.0 L/ha
Tigrex pose no significant risk to bird species when used
according to label instructions. Charlock 500 mL/ha 750 mL/ha 1.0 L/ha

Deadnettle 1.0 L/ha

Fish Indian hedge mustard 500 mL/ha 750 mL/ha 1.0 L/ha
This product is classed as dangerous to fish. Do not
contaminate streams, rivers or waterways with the Paterson’s curse 1.0 L/ha* 1.0 L/ha*
chemical or used containers. Prickly lettuce 500 mL/ha 750 mL/ha 1.0 L/ha

Shepherd’s purse 500 mL/ha 750 mL/ha 1.0 L/ha

Bees
Wild radish 250 mL/ha# 500 mL/ha 750 mL/ha 1.0 L/ha
Toxicological studies have shown Tigrex to be a low
hazard to bees. Wild turnip 500 mL/ha 750 mL/ha 1.0 L/ha

Species Study type/duration Results Wireweed 750 mL/ha* 750 mL/ha*

Mallard duck Acute oral LD50 >4000 mg/kg Always refer to the label for the appropriate product use rates
* Suppression only # WA only

Bobwhite quail Acute oral LD50 >2150 mg/kg

Rainbow trout LC50 (96-hour) 56–100 mg/kg Key selling points

•Outstanding activity against wild radish
Carp LC50 (96-hour) 105 mg/L
Diflufenican technical •Up to 4 weeks residual activity against wild radish
– environmental
toxicity Daphnia LC50 (48-hour) No effect at 10 mg/L •Safe to undersown clover
Algae Growth inhibition (96-hour) No effect at 10 mg/L
•Control or suppression of a wide range of
hard-to-kill weeds

Honeybee Contact/ingestion toxicity Non-toxic •Compatibility with a wide range of grass and broadleaf
weed herbicides
Earthworm Acute toxicity Non-toxic
•Registrations for use in wheat, barley, oats, triticale,
cereal rye and clover pastures in all States
Soil microbial processes Incorporation into soil 10 ppm Negligible effect at 10 ppm

Species Study type/duration Results

MCPA technical – Rainbow trout LC50 (96-hour) 232 mg/L

environmental toxicity

Honeybee Contact/ingestion toxicity Negative

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 WEED CONTROL Weed control in cereals
Wild radish is a key broadleaf weed across the Australian cereal cropping area. Trials have demonstrated the robust
Broad-spectrum weed control activity of Tigrex on wild radish. Tigrex is effective on wild radish from 2-leaf to 8-leaf (250 mL/ha – 1.0 L/ha WA only)
Tigrex is extremely effective against a wide range of (500 mL/ha – 1.0 L/ha Eastern States).
broadleaf weeds. This makes Tigrex the product of
choice in situations where brassica weeds dominate, but GRAPH 1: Wild radish control
other weeds are also present.
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Common name Scientific name
Canola (rape) Brassica napus
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Common sowthistle Sonchus oleraceus
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Corn gromwell Buglossoides arvense
Cowvine Ipomoea lonchophylla ��������������
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Fat hen Chenopodium album ����
Fireweed Senecio spp.
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Hedge mustard Sisymbrium officinale ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������
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Horehound Marrubium vulgare

Hyssop loosestrife Lythrum hyssopifolia Like wild radish, capeweed is a major broadleaf weed in the cereal cropping zones. Tigrex is effective at controlling
Iceplant Mesembryanthemum spp. capeweed from 2-leaf up to 4-leaf. The respective rates are 500 mL/ha and 1.0 L/ha.
Indian hedge mustard Sisymbrium orientale
Indian hedge mustard (Sisymbrium orientale)
London rocket Sisymbrium irio
Long storksbill Erodium botrys GRAPH 2: Capeweed control
Marshmallow Malva parviflora
Mouse-eared chickweed Cerastium glomeratum ���
Night-scented stock Matthiola longipetala
Paterson’s curse Echium plantagineum ��

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Peppercress Lepidium spp.
Prickly lettuce Lactuca serriola
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Purple goosefoot Scleroblitum atriplicinum
Rough poppy Papaver hybridum
Saffron thistle Carthamus lanatus ��
Scarlet pimpernel Anagallis arvensis
Shepherd’s purse Capsella bursa-pastoris ��������������
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Toad rush Juncus bufonius ��������� ��������� ��������
Wild radish (Raphanus raphanistrum)
Tree hogweed Polygonum patulum
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Variegated thistle Silybum marianum
Vetch (tares) Vicia sativa
Volunteer lupins Lupinus spp.
Ward’s weed Carrichtera annua
Wild radish Raphanus raphanistrum
Wild turnip Brassica tournefortii
Wireweed (hogweed) Polygonum aviculare
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 Keeping application rates low and cost-effective
Growers cannot afford to have a herbicide failure when wild radish is the predominant weed. Its ability to compete with
cereal crops and hamper harvest makes it imperative to get good results the first time. Simple misunderstandings about
chemical formulations can cost growers who are mixing their own herbicide combinations an effective level of wild radish
control. The same active ingredients mixed in different formulations react differently in regard to both crop safety and weed
control. Both Tigrex and Brodal® Options contain diflufenican, but the formulation of Brodal Options is designed specifically
for use in crops such as lupins, whereas cereal crops can tolerate the emulsifiable concentrate (EC) formulation of Tigrex.
Weed control in pastures
Tigrex offers excellent reliable broadleaf weed control in pastures. It is a broad-spectrum broadleaf herbicide with proven
control of a wide range of weeds. While capably controlling the brassica weeds, Tigrex will also control the harder-to-kill
weeds such as capeweed and provide suppression of Paterson’s curse and variegated thistles. Tigrex is a valuable tool
for protecting your investment in pasture renovation.
GRAPH 5: Capeweed control in pasture

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Extensive trial data has compared Tigrex with the tank-mix of Brodal and MCPA LVE. The results showed that, in order GRAPH 6: Paterson’s curse control with Tigrex
to achieve 90% control of wild radish (which Tigrex provides at 420 mL/ha), the tank-mix must be used at 875 mL/
ha. Using that ‘home-brew’ would be more expensive than simply applying Tigrex – even without allowing for the extra ���
benefits of using Tigrex such as its compatibility profile and product performance assurances.

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Residual control
Tigrex provides residual control of wild radish for up to 4 weeks after application. Effective residual activity may be ��
reduced where:
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• Dry conditions prevail • The soil contains a high content of organic matter
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removing the undesirable pasture species the botanical composition of the pasture sward is improved significantly.
DIRECTIONS FOR USE
Restraints
GRAPH 7: Tigrex application effects to botanical composition DO NOT apply if crop or weeds are stressed by dry or excessively moist conditions.
DO NOT apply to crops under stress by disease or insect damage.
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DO NOT apply when heavy rain is expected within 4 hours.
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Crop Weeds controlled Stage of weed growth State Rate (ha) Critical comments

�� CEREALS Wild radish Up to 2-leaf and not WA only 250 mL CROP STAGE
Wheat, more than 60 mm in Cereals
barley, oats, diameter Up to 750 mL (3-leaf to fully tillered
�� triticale, Up to 4-leaf and not All 500 mL stage – Z13 to 30)
cereal rye more than 120 mm in States Over 750 mL (5-leaf to fully tillered
(including diameter stage – Z15 to 30)
�� ������ cereals Optimum results are achieved when
��������������� undersown Up to 6-leaf and not 750 mL sprayed at 3–5 leaf crop stage
������� with clover) more than 150 mm in (generally 4–8 weeks post-sowing).
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PASTURE more than 180 mm in stage (Z15).
Newly diameter Warning: Tigrex may cause transient
sown and crop yellowing of cereals. Some
established Charlock, Up to 2-leaf and not 500 mL varieties of oats have not been tested.
Grazing Precaution clover-based hedge mustard, more than 60 mm in (Refer to the “Crop Tolerance” section
pasture, Indian hedge diameter of General Instructions.)
Sprayed weeds may become more palatable to stock and a higher intake of some weeds may result in stock poisoning
clover mustard, Up to 4-leaf and not 750 mL
and death from causes such as nitrate poisoning. Care should be taken – especially where capeweed, Paterson’s curse shepherd’s purse,
for hay more than 120 mm in Clover
and variegated thistles predominate in the pasture. Avoid grazing with young or breeding stock. Do not graze horses or turnip weed,
and seed diameter Application is recommended prior to
pigs on Paterson’s curse. If in doubt, contact your nearest Department of Agriculture. production wild turnip the eighth trifoliate-leaf stage, however
Up to 6-leaf and not 1.0 L
applications prior to the third leaf
more than 150 mm in
stage may result in crop damage,
diameter
especially under stressed conditions
London rocket Up to 5-leaf and not Qld only 750 mL and in sandy soils.
Ward’s weed more than 120 mm in SA only DO NOT apply to annual medics
diameter or lucerne.
Capeweed Up to 2-leaf and not All 500 mL Warning: Tigrex may cause transient
more than 60 mm in States crop yellowing of clover, and may
diameter affect growth and seed-set of some
varieties of clover. (Refer to the
Up to 4-leaf and not 1.0 L “Crop Tolerance” section of General
more than 120 mm in Instructions.)
diameter
Crassula Up to 2-leaf 500 mL WEED STAGE
Apply when weeds are actively
Up to 4-leaf 750 mL
growing. In most situations the rate
Prickly lettuce Up to 2-leaf 500 mL specified for each
Up to 4-leaf 750 mL weed size will give satisfactory control.
Under certain conditions such as:
Up to 6-leaf 1.0 L •high crop and weed density,
Dense-flower Up to 2-leaf 750 mL •late-season germinations,
fumitory •abnormal weed growth (including
early flowering),
Corn gromwell, 1.0 L higher rates of product (up to the
saffron thistle, maximum rate of application specified
toad rush for that weed) may be required.
Deadnettle NSW, Tigrex will not effectively control:
Vic, SA •regrowth of suppressed weeds;
only •transplanted weeds;
•regrowth from rhizomes or roots;
•weeds growing under stress from
previous herbicide applications.

CONTINUED OVERLEAF
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 Directions for use continued. Directions for use continued.

Crop Weeds controlled Stage of weed growth State Rate (ha) Critical comments Crop Weeds controlled Stage of weed growth State Rate (ha) Critical comments
CEREALS Sorrel Up to 2-leaf Vic only 1.0 L CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS PAGE CEREALS Wild radish Up to 4-leaf and not All States 350 mL plus Refer also to all Critical Comments
Wheat, Canola (rape) Up to 4-leaf All States 500 mL Wheat, more than 120 mm in 200 mL relating to weed stage, grazing,
barley, oats, GRAZING barley, diameter MCPA LVE application and wild radish above.
triticale, Purple goosefoot Up to 6-leaf Qld only 500 mL Efficacy on larger weeds will be oats, (500 g/L)
cereal rye Turnip weed, Cotyledon to 2-leaf NSW only 350 mL improved by grazing with normal triticale, Up to 6-leaf and not 500 mL plus *Efficacy may be reduced (to
(including wild turnip (West of levels of stock after the 7-day cereal rye more than 150 mm in 200 mL suppression only) on wild radish
cereals Newell withholding period. Refer to diameter MCPA LVE larger than 8-leaf or greater than
undersown Hwy) ‘Protection of Livestock’ for grazing (500 g/L) 180 mm in diameter.
with clover) precautions.
SA only Up to 8-leaf and not 500 mL plus DO NOT use this tank-mix if cereals
PASTURE (Eyre APPLICATION more than 180 mm in 400 mL are undersown with lucerne or
Newly peninsula Activity of this product will be diameter* MCPA LVE annual medics.
sown and north of reduced if weeds are stressed. (500 g/L)
established the line Optimum results will be obtained Crop stage
clover-based between if good soil moisture exists at and Tigrex 350 mL + MCPA LVE 200
pasture, Venus after application. Where crop or mL: apply from 3-leaf to fully tillered
clover Bay and weed density is high, water volume (Zadoks Z13 to Z30).
for hay Cowell) should be increased. Tigrex 500 mL + MCPA LVE 200 mL:
and seed apply from 3-leaf to fully tillered
production WILD RADISH (Zadoks Z13 to Z30).
CEREALS Fumitory 2–6 leaf All States 500 mL + Tigrex will provide residual control Tigrex 500 mL + MCPA LVE 400 mL:
Wheat, 200 mL of wild radish for up to 4 weeks apply from 5-leaf stage to fully
barley, oats, terbutryn after application. Effective residual tillered (Zadoks Z15 to Z30).
triticale, (500 g/L) activity of this product may be
cereal rye reduced where: Optimum results are achieved when
•rates lower than 1.0 L/ha sprayed at the 3–5 leaf crop stage
CEREALS SUPPRESSION OF THE FOLLOWING WEEDS are used; (generally 4–8 weeks post-sowing).
Wheat, Saffron thistle Up to 6-leaf All States 1.0 L •dry conditions prevail; WA only: DO NOT apply to barley
barley, •poor coverage of the soil surface or Kulin wheat before the 5-leaf
oats, Chickweed, Up to 4-leaf is achieved; stage (Z15).
triticale, fireweed, •crop is planted in non-wetting Warning: Tigrex may cause
cereal rye hexham scent sand; transient crop yellowing of cereals.
(including (King Island •soils contain a high content of Some varieties of oats have not
cereals melilot), iceplant, organic matter. been tested. (Refer to the “Crop
undersown mouse-eared tolerance” section of General
with clover) chickweed, Optimum results will be obtained Instructions.)
night-scented stock, if good soil moisture exists at and
Paterson’s curse, after application. Observe instructions also on
PASTURE peppercress, MCPA LVE product label.
Newly skeleton weed,
sown and long storksbill, Withholding periods Crop harvest: NOT REQUIRED WHEN USED AS DIRECTED
established volunteer lupins
All crops: DO NOT GRAZE OR CUT FOR STOCKFOOD FOR 7 DAYS AFTER APPLICATION
clover-based Wireweed 750 mL
pasture, (hogweed)
clover
for hay Common sowthistle Up to 2-leaf 1.0 L
and seed (milk thistle),
production cowvine, dock,
doublegee (spiny
emex), fat hen,
horehound,
hyssop loosestrife,
marshmallow, rough
poppy, scarlet
pimpernel,
stemless thistle,
tree hogweed,
variegated thistle,
vetch (tares)

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 APPLICATION Tigrex should be applied immediately after mixing and
not left to stand in the spray tank. Approx. weeks after sowing 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

Tigrex should be applied by correctly calibrated spray

Reseal part-used containers immediately after use.
equipment. Achieving even and thorough coverage of
the target weeds (leaf area and growing point) and soil
surface is essential to optimise the knockdown and Aerial application Zadoks growth stage
residual control of wild radish with Tigrex. With contact Tigrex is registered for application by air in New South
herbicides like Tigrex, it is accepted that an even droplet Wales, Victoria and South Australia only. Tigrex needs to 1-leaf 2-leaf 4-leaf 5-leaf Early Mid Fully
(Z11) (Z12) (Z14) Early tillering tillering tillering tillering
density of 40–60 droplets per sq. cm is the MINIMUM be applied in a minimum of 30 L of water per hectare.
(Z21) (Z22) (Z24) (Z31)
required for adequate coverage. Effective weed control will not be achieved without
good coverage of the leaf surface. Tigrex 500 mL/ha Crop stage
Examples of spray coverage
Excellent coverage Diuron 350 mL/ha Crop
Hardi No. 10 nozzles Ground application + MCPA 400 mL/ha stage
Pressure 2.0 bar Speed 9 km/h Nozzles: Correct nozzle selection is essential to achieve Eclipse® 5 g/ha
Water volume 50 L/ha Crop stage
the desired droplet density and range of droplet sizes. + Buctril® MA 300 mL/ha
258 droplets/cm2
Tests carried out by the Charles Sturt University in Ally® 5 g/ha
Wagga Wagga demonstrate that wide-angle nozzles such Crop stage
Adequate coverage + MCPA LVE 500 mL/ha
Hardi No. 12 nozzles as 110˚ flat-fan jets generate a more consistent spray
Pressure 2.2 bar Speed 15 km/h pattern than 80˚ jets. Most post-emergent herbicides Paragon 250 mL/ha Crop stage
Water volume 50 L/ha require droplets 150–400 microns in size, with most Refer to full label for any State restrictions
129 droplets/cm2
droplets sized between 200 and 300 microns. Choose
Fair coverage a nozzle that produces this droplet spectrum at your
Weed age Critical points
Hardi No. 12 nozzles chosen water volume and pressure settings. Consult
Weed age and weed size normally go hand-in-hand. Small Tigrex should NOT be applied under any of the following
Pressure 1.5 bar Speed 20 km/h your boom-spray equipment supplier about the correct
Water volume 30 L/ha weeds, however, are not always young weeds. To arrive conditions:
nozzle for your equipment.
45 droplets/cm2 at a sound spraying decision, check the above-ground
Water volume – ground boom sprayer: Tigrex should be parts of the plant for size, but also the tap roots for the •If crops or weeds are stressed by dry or excessively
Poor coverage age of the weed. If the tap root is longer than would moist conditions.
applied in a minimum of 50 litres of water per hectare.
Hardi No. 16 nozzles
Pressure 1.0 bar Speed 25 km/h The water volume should be increased as weed/crop normally be expected at the specific growth stage of the •If crop is under stress from insect or disease damage.
Water volume 30 L/ha density and growth stage advances. Higher water volumes weed, consult your agronomist or Bayer CropScience •If crop is affected by frost or if frosts are imminent.
16 droplets/cm2 up to 100 litres per hectare may increase the speed of Area Manager. •If rain is expected within 4 hours of application.
activity on the weeds and any effect on the crop.
The mode of action of Tigrex is such that stressed
Rainfastness weeds are not controlled well. Frosts and cold conditions
The 50 L/ha rate is recommended as the most effective
DO NOT apply if rain is expected within 4 hours of can have disastrous effects on results. As a rule,
water volume.
application. the following guide can be used to ensure that cold
conditions are avoided when spraying Tigrex:
Application timing
Climatic effects
Cereals
•If the minimum air temperature is less than 4˚C, or
Tigrex works best on crops and weeds actively growing in the maximum air temperature is less than 10˚C, delay
warm, moist growing conditions. For optimum weed control, Tigrex should be applied to spraying for 48 hours in order to allow weeds to recover.
young, actively growing weeds. Use the higher rates of
Tigrex when weed density or weed size is greater.
• If the cold conditions are prolonged, longer delays to
Surfactant spraying may be necessary.
At rates of 750 mL/ha or less, Tigrex can be applied
DO NOT add oil or surfactant. from the 3-leaf stage of the crop through to late tillering.
At higher rates, application should be delayed until the
Stress Rate selection
It is not recommended that an oil or surfactant should If a weed is under stress, it may not be able to absorb
5-leaf stage of the crop. When selecting the rate of Tigrex to be used for a
be added to Tigrex when used alone. The situation when the herbicide as well as it would under normal growing particular situation, it is important that all factors which
mixing Tigrex with grass herbicides is detailed in the conditions. Crops under stress may also be damaged
compatibility section.
Pastures may have an impact are considered. The rate used in
Application is recommended prior to the eighth trifoliate- because they cannot metabolise the herbicide as quickly previous seasons may not necessarily be the most
leaf stage, however applications prior to the third leaf as normal. appropriate. Factors to consider include the degree of
Mixing stage may result in crop damage, especially under stress from previous herbicide treatments, disease,
To ensure even mixing, half-fill the spray tank with clean stressed conditions and in sandy soils. insects or nutrition, and the conditions at the time of
water and add the required amount of product. Agitate spraying (e.g. cold or overcast conditions may require
DO NOT apply to annual medics or lucerne. an increase in rate). All of these factors will have an
thoroughly, then add the remainder of the water. Agitate
again before spraying commences. impact on herbicide performance and the rate should be
adjusted accordingly.
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 COMPATIBILITY The most appropriate grass herbicide for any situation
will be determined by the crop and weed spectrum.
GRAPH 9: Compatibility of Tigrex (800 mL/ha) with Hoegrass and Tristar Advance for annual ryegrass control

Tigrex contains MCPA, which may have an antagonistic ���

Grass herbicides
effect on some grass herbicides. The table below
Tigrex is compatible with some grass herbicides, allowing

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summarises the results that can be expected from ��
growers to control broadleaf weeds and grasses in one tank-mixing a range of grass herbicides with Tigrex.
operation, minimise application costs, and benefit from
the yield increases associated with early weed control. ��

Product Weed Tigrex up to 0.8 L/ha ��

Wild oats 1
Wildcat® 110EC
Annual phalaris ��
Wild oats 1
Tristar® Advance
Annual ryegrass 1 ��
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Annual ryegrass 1
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Achieve® Wild oats & annual ryegrass 1

Trials indicate no reduction in grassweed control
when used as recommended. Results at below
recommended rates may indicate some reduction in some cases.
Mixtures may be used with minimal loss of activity under good
growing conditions, with all label recommendations followed.
Trials indicate some reduction in grassweed
control at recommended rates, even under good
growing conditions. Mixtures will usually result in reduced
grassweed control and cannot be recommended unless such
efficacy loss is accepted.
Graph 9 above demonstrates the reduction in annual ryegrass control when tank-mixing Hoegrass (500)
750 mL/ha with Tigrex 800 mL/ha and Tristar Advance 1.5 L/ha with Tigrex 800 mL/ha. The data reflects the
appropriate colours in the compatibility table on the left.

Trials at recommended rates indicate severe Whilst no/or some reduction of grassweed control
1 MCPA LVE
reduction in grassweed control and/or significant is anticipated, slight transient crop discolouration Broadleaf herbicides
crop injury. may be evident. Where growers are looking to boost the activity of Tigrex
Tigrex is compatible with a range of other broadleaf
with a phenoxy product, MCPA LVE can be added. This
herbicides. This flexibility to tank-mix allows farmers to
tank-mix will improve the activity of Tigrex against the
adapt their treatment for each individual paddock’s weed
GRAPH 8: Compatibility of Tigrex (800 mL/ha) with Wildcat 110EC and Tristar Advance for wild oat control harder-to-control weeds like thistles. It will also help
spectrum.
control larger weeds. A maximum rate of 500 mL/ha
��� MCPA LVE should be used. Consult the label for details.
Ally
Tigrex is compatible with Ally in situations where
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volunteer legumes are present. The addition of Ally
Lontrel®
Where volunteer legumes are present, Lontrel can also
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to Tigrex will improve activity against weeds such as

�� be added to Tigrex for improved activity. This tank-mix
volunteer legumes (including lupins and field peas), as
can also be very effective against thistles and harder-to-
well as weeds like doublegee and wireweed. A maximum
control weed species.
�� rate of 500 mL/ha of Tigrex should be used.

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Glean can also be added to Tigrex for improved activity
against volunteer legumes. Glean also has activity
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Glean label for details. A maximum rate of 500 mL/ha
of Tigrex should be used.
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Graph 8 demonstrates the reduction in wild oat control when tank-mixing Wildcat 110EC 300 mL/ha with Tigrex
800 mL/ha and Tristar Advance 1.5 L/ha with Tigrex 800 mL/ha. The data reflects the appropriate colours in the
compatibility table above.

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 Compatibility summary CROP SAFETY
The following products are physically compatible with Tigrex as a two-way mixture in the spray tank, but should only be
used for the crops specified: Tigrex Selective Herbicide, when applied alone,
has a high degree of safety for cereals as well as
Crop Tigrex Compatible products clover-based pastures.
Wheat, triticale and cereal rye only Up to 750 mL/ha Hoegrass (also barley), Tristar Advance (1.5 L rate only),
Wildcat 110EC (wild oats only)
Cereals
Cereals (including undersown) All rates Chlorpyrifos (500 g/L), dimethoate
After application of Tigrex some transient crop discolouration may occur. This usually appears as yellow or white banding
Cereals (not undersown) Up to 500 mL/ha Ally, Glean, MCPA LVE, Logran,® Decision® on leaves. Provided the crop is not under stress from pre-emergent herbicide, root disease, insect damage, frost, dry or
All rates Bromoxynil 200 g/L, 2,4-D Amine 500 Herbicide, Lontrel, excessively moist conditions, the development of the crop and subsequent growth will be unaffected.
Tordon® 50-D, Cadence® (up to 115 g only), Eclipse®
Wheat, barley, triticale, and cereal Achieve GRAPH 10: Crop tolerance trials – yield as a percentage of untreated.
rye only (not undersown)
Wheat only (not undersown) Topik® ���
Clover Up to 750 mL/ha Targa,® Fusilade® ���
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Subterranean clover Simazine (500 g/L), simazine (500 g/L) + paraquat
(200 g/L) mixture ��
Up to 1000 mL/ha 2,4-DB amine (500 g/L) ��
��
When mixing with other herbicides, crop yellowing may Simazine: Refer to the simazine label for correct ��
be enhanced. When mixing with Hoegrass, Wildcat, application rates, especially with regard to soil types. ��
Decision or Tristar Advance, some reduction in the ��
efficacy and speed of action of these products may This product may be mixed in the spray tank with one of ��
the following insecticides according to the directions for �� ���������������
occur. If the crop is stressed, the application of the
use on this product: Hallmark® 50EC, Dominex® 100EC, � ���������������
herbicide tank-mixtures may cause yield reduction. When ����� ������ ���� ���������
mixing with Cadence, a temporary wilting may be evident Karate,® Decis Options® and Talstar®.
in some crops after application. Growers should seek Warning: DO NOT use crop oils with Tigrex or Tigrex ��������� �� �� �� �
advice before spraying recently released cereal varieties. tank-mixtures with other products in cereals. ����������������������������������������������������������������

Use the recommended rates for both herbicides in the
tank-mixture as well as the surfactant recommendation
of the grass herbicide. If another herbicide is applied
as a tank-mix, observe the plantback restrictions on
that label. DO NOT add surfactant when mixing Tigrex
and Ally.
As formulations of other manufacturers’ products are
beyond the control of Bayer CropScience, all mixtures
should be tested prior to mixing commercial quantities.
As shown above Tigrex is tolerant to a wide range of wheat, barley, oat and triticale varieties. Crop tolerance trials
are done in weed-free situations using the maximum label rate (Tigrex 1.0 L/ha) and twice the maximum label rate
(Tigrex 2.0 L/ha) to ensure confidence in crop safety.
Clover
Tigrex is safe to clover either sown alone or under a cereal crop. Tigrex can cause transient crop discolouration to clover.
This is usually seen as yellow or white discolouration on the youngest growth present at the time of spraying. Trial results
indicate that this will not reduce the seed-set of the clover. However, the tolerance of clover varieties to Tigrex can vary
with rate of application, soil type, crop health, stage of growth and degree of moisture and temperature stress.

GRAPH 11: Effect of Tigrex on sub-clover

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 The selectivity chart below can be used as a guide to determine the effects of Tigrex on a particular pasture species or
variety. For further information contact your Bayer CropScience Area Manager.
GENERAL SAFETY
Species Cultivar Tigrex Tigrex Acceptable level of foliage INSTRUCTIONS DIRECTIONS
tolerance at 750 mL/ha
Foliage tolerance Seed effect Harmful if swallowed. Will damage the eyes. Will irritate
Protection of crops, native and
Subterranean clover Clare Increased sensitivity to the skin. Avoid contact with eyes and skin. When
other non-target plants
Daliak these products opening the container and preparing the spray, wear
DO NOT apply under weather conditions, or from spraying
cotton overalls buttoned to the neck and wrist, washable
Dalkeith equipment, that may cause drift onto nearby susceptible
Acceptable level of seed hat, elbow-length PVC gloves and face shield or goggles.
Denmark yield tolerance at 500 plants/crops, cropping lands or pastures. Avoid spray
If product gets into eyes, wash it out immediately with
Esperance mL/ha drift and vapour movement onto susceptible crops such
water. After use and before eating, drinking or smoking,
Geraldton as cotton, tobacco, tomatoes, vines, lupins, fruit trees
wash hands, arms and face thoroughly with soap and
May affect seed yield and ornamentals.
Goss water. After each day’s use, wash gloves, face shield or
Goulburn No information yet on the goggles and contaminated clothing.

Junee
varieties Protection of wildlife, fish,
First aid
crustaceans and environment
Karridale
Warning Dangerous to fish. DO NOT contaminate streams, rivers If poisoning occurs, contact a doctor or the Poisons
Larissa
Rose and strawberry clover or waterways with the chemical or used containers. Information Centre (telephone 13 11 26). If swallowed,
Leura have shown increased DO NOT induce vomiting. Give a glass of water. If in
Mt. Barker sensitivity to Tigrex. Tigrex
eyes, wash out immediately with water.
may affect the seed yield of Storage and disposal
Nungarin the subterranean clover variety (5 L and 20 L containers)
Rosedale Woogenellup. Material safety data sheet
Some pasture grasses, Store in the closed, original container in a cool, well-
Seaton Park Additional information is listed in the Material
including phalaris and ventilated area. Do not store for prolonged periods in
Trikkala cocksfoot, may show some direct sunlight. Safety Data Sheet, which can be obtained from
Woogenellup initial reduction in vegetative www.bayercropscience.com.au.
growth after application of Triple or preferably pressure rinse containers before
Berseem clover Bigbee Tigrex. Care should be exercised
disposal. Add rinsings to the spray tank. Do not
Sacromonte if sensitive clover varieties or
dispose of undiluted chemicals on site. If recycling,
White clover Haifa
grasses are included in the
pasture sward. replace cap and return clean containers to recycler ✔ ✖
Arrowleaf clover Zulu or designated collection point. If not recycling, break,
Persian clover Kyambro Varieties not listed should crush, or puncture and bury empty containers in a local
be tested before using Tigrex
Lupers authority landfill. If no landfill is available, bury the empty
over large areas. Consult
your local Bayer CropScience containers below 500 mm in a disposal pit specifically
Maral
representative for advice on marked and set up for this purpose clear of waterways,
Balansa clover Paradana specific varieties. desirable vegetation and tree roots. Empty containers
Rose clover Hykon and product should not be burnt.
Strawberry clover O’Connor
Palestine Storage and disposal
(110 L returnable containers) ✔ ✖
Store in the closed, original container in a cool, well-
ventilated area. Do not store for prolonged periods in
direct sunlight.

Empty container by pumping through the dry-break

connection system. Do not attempt to unscrew the valve
or breach the locked filling point. Do not contaminate
the container with water or other foreign material.
Ensure that the coupler, pump, meter and hoses are
disconnected, triple rinsed with clean water and drained
after each use. When empty, or contents
no longer required, return the container to the point
of purchase. This container remains the property of
Bayer CropScience Pty Ltd.

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 CONTACTS
Western Australia
Lisa Blacklow
Broadacre Extension Manager – Western
PERTH WA 0429 055 154
Peter Burchell Area Manager – Western
GERALDTON WA 0427 117 001
Glen Bergersen Area Manager – Western
ALBANY WA 0427 115 007
Jeff Lander Area Manager – Western
ESPERANCE WA 0400 992 555
Rachel Marsland Area Manager – Western
WYALKATCHEM WA 0427 533 842
Sarah Gooding Area Manager – Western
NARROGIN WA 0427 540 413
Craig White Area Manager – Western
MERREDIN WA 0427 339 470
Victoria
Robert Bugge Area Manager – Southern
MELBOURNE Vic 0419 302 415
Georgina Allen Area Manager – Southern
ECHUCA Vic 0428 262 556
Justin Whittakers Area Manager – Southern
SWAN HILL Vic 0429 802 664
Geoff Berry Area Manager – Southern
HORSHAM Vic 0400 666 802
Alistair Crawford
Broadacre Extension Manager – Southern
SWAN HILL Vic 0427 227 526
Bayer CropScience Pty Ltd, ABN 87 000 226 022
391–393 Tooronga Road East Hawthorn, Vic. 3123
Ph (03) 9248 6888 Fax: (03) 9248 6800
www.bayercropscience.com.au Technical Enquiries: 1800 804 479
BBA23/0205/The Hopkins Part.
For more information on using
Tigrex in your crop, contact your
local broadacre specialist.
New South Wales
Brenden Green Area Manager – Northern
COWRA NSW 0427 032 028
Phillippa Fleming Area Manager – Northern
TAMWORTH NSW 0428 540 915
Craige Lang
Broadacre Support Manager – Northern
TAMWORTH NSW 0409 870 663
Robert Griffith
Broadacre Extension Manager – Northern
ORANGE NSW 0428 694 628
Kevin Sternberg Area Manager – Southern
GRIFFITH NSW 0428 657 781
Hugo Graesser Area Manager – Northern
DUBBO NSW 0419 585 731
Queensland
Ed Redfern Area Manager – Northern
TOOWOOMBA Qld 0409 866 494
Richard Daniel
Broadacre Extension Manager – Northern
TOOWOOMBA Qld 0428 657 782
South Australia
Graham Hatcher Area Manager – Southern
WILLASTON SA 0419 280 143
Kelly Burke Broadacre Extension Manager/
Pasture Specialist – Southern
NARACOORTE SA 0417 228 969
Natasha O’Brien Area Manager – Southern
KYANCUTTA SA 0428 814 981