About Hitweed Herbicide
Hitweed herbicide is a selective, systemic, and pre-emergence herbicide containing Pyrithiobac Sodium 10% EC as its active ingredient. It effectively controls broadleaf weeds commonly found in cotton fields by reducing the competition for nutrients, water, sunlight, and space during the early growth stages and helps to promote healthy crop establishment and uniform plant growth.
Hitweed Herbicide Technical Name
Pyrithiobac Sodium 10% EC
Product Specifications
Mode of Entry: Systemic
Time of Application: Pre-emergence
Mode of Action: Pyrithiobac Sodium belongs to the ALS (Acetolactate Synthase) inhibitor group of herbicides. It blocks the ALS enzyme, which is essential to produce certain amino acids required for weed growth. As a result, targeted weeds stop growing and eventually die.
Key Features & Benefits
- Provides effective control of broadleaf weeds in cotton.
- Reduces weed competition for nutrients, water, and sunlight.
- Supports uniform crop growth and establishment.
- Safe for cotton when used according to label recommendations.
- Safe to succeeding crops after cotton harvest.
- Less labor intensive.
- No adverse effect on soil.
- Compatible with standard spraying equipment.
Hitweed Herbicide Dosage & Recommended Crop
Crop |
Target Weeds |
Dosage/Acre |
Water Volume/Acre |
Dosage/Liter Water |
Waiting Period (Days) |
Cotton |
Trianthema spp. (Santhi), Chenopodium spp. (Bathua), Digera spp., Amaranthus spp., Celosia argentea |
250–300 ml |
200 L |
1.25–1.5 ml/L |
160 |
Method of Application
Ground Spray
- Apply using a knapsack sprayer, power sprayer, or other suitable spraying equipment.
- Use a fan nozzle or flood-jet nozzle for uniform soil coverage.
- Ensure even application across the field surface.
Best Time to Spray
- Apply 3–5 days after sowing cotton.
- Soil should have adequate moisture.
- Prefer spraying during the morning or evening hours.
- Avoid spraying during windy conditions.
Compatibility, Safety & Storage
Tank-Mix Compatibility
- Use Hitweed Herbicide alone unless recommended otherwise by an agronomist or crop protection expert.
- Conduct a compatibility test before mixing with any other product.
Safety Precautions
- Wear gloves, masks, protective clothing, and safety goggles during application.
- Do not eat, drink, or smoke while handling or spraying the product.
- Avoid inhalation of spray mist and contact with skin or eyes.
- Wash hands, face, and exposed skin thoroughly after use.
- Keep out of reach of children, pets, and livestock.
- Seek medical attention immediately in case of accidental ingestion, inhalation, or eye exposure.
Storage
- Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place.
- Packages containing herbicides should be stored in separate rooms or premises away from the rooms used to store other articles
- Keep away from food, feed, water sources, and direct sunlight.
- Store only in the original sealed container.
Hitweed Herbicide Expert Advice
“Godrej Agrovet Hitweed is an excellent selective herbicide for cotton and highly effective on several broad leaf weeds”-BigHaat Agronomy Expert
Additional Information & State Restrictions
- Re-entry interval: 24 hours after application
- Pre-harvest interval (PHI): 160 days
- Recommended for one application per crop season
- Toxic to fish and other aquatic organisms; avoid contamination of water bodies.
- Avoid application when bees are actively foraging.
- Use only on cotton crops as per label recommendations.
Disclaimer: This information is provided for reference purposes only. Always read and follow the instructions on the product label and accompanying leaflet before use.
