About Sweep Power
Sweep Power herbicide is a non-selective, post-emergent herbicide containing Glufosinate Ammonium 13.5% w/w SL as its active ingredient. It is used to control grasses, broadleaf weeds, and sedges in tea plantations and cotton fields. It helps to control weeds that compete with crops for water, nutrients and sunlight.
Herbicide is applied after weeds have already grown. It gives good weed control when sprayed at the correct weed growth stage.
Sweep Power Technical Name
Glufosinate Ammonium 13.5% w/w SL
Product Specifications
Mode of Entry: Contact with slight translocation
Time of Application: Post-emergence
Mode of Action: It helps to block the activity of an enzyme called glutamine synthetase in weeds. This causes ammonia to build up inside weed tissues, which disrupts photosynthesis and other important plant processes.
Key Features & Benefits
- Works well as a directed spray in row crops and plantations.
- Helps maintain cleaner fields during crop growth stages.
Weed Control Performance
- Weeds stop growing within a few days after spraying.
- Yellowing and wilting symptoms appear within 3–7 days.
- Complete weed drying generally occurs within 7–14 days depending on weed type and weather conditions.
- Best performance is obtained when rainfall does not occur immediately after spraying.
- Controls existing weeds only and does not provide long residual weed control.
Sweep Power Dosage & Recommended Crops
Crop |
Target Weeds |
Dosage/Acre |
Water Volume/Acre |
Dosage/Liter Water |
Waiting Period (Days) |
Tea |
Imperata cylindrica, Panicum repens, Borreria hispida, Digitaria sanguinalis, Commelina benghalensis |
1.0–1.32 L |
150–200 L |
6.6 ml/L |
15 |
Cotton |
Echinochloa spp., Cynodon dactylon, Cyperus rotundus, Digitaria marginata, Dactyloctenium aegyptium |
1.0–1.2 L |
200 L |
5 – 6 ml/L |
96 |
Method of Application
Apply Sweep Power as a directed spray or foliar spray using a knapsack sprayer, battery sprayer or power sprayer fitted with a flat-fan or flood-jet nozzle. Use a spray shield to avoid spray drift onto crop plants.
Best Time to Spray
- Spray when weeds are young and actively growing.
- Avoid direct spray on tea bushes or cotton plants
- In cotton, apply after weed emergence when weeds are actively growing.
- Spray during early morning or late afternoon under calm weather conditions.
- Avoid spraying during strong winds or before rainfall (minimum 6 hrs rain free period after spray)
Compatibility, Safety & Storage
Tank-Mix Compatibility
Consult an agronomist before mixing Sweep Power with other pesticides or fertilizers. Always perform a jar test before large-scale tank mixing.
Safety Precautions
- Wear gloves, mask, full-sleeve clothing and safety goggles during spraying.
- Do not spray on windy days to avoid drift onto nearby crops.
- Do not eat, drink or smoke during application.
- Wash hands and face thoroughly with soap after spraying.
- Keep away from children, pets and livestock.
- In case of accidental ingestion, inhalation or eye contact, seek medical attention immediately.
Storage
Store Sweep Power in a cool, dry and well-ventilated place away from food, feed, water sources and direct sunlight. Keep the product in its original sealed container.
Sweep Power Expert Advice
“UPL Sweep power is an excellent broad spectrum, non-selective herbicide used to control hard to kill weeds in tea plantation and cotton crop.”-BigHaat Agronomy Expert
Additional Information & State Restrictions
- Avoid entering treated fields until the spray deposit has completely dried.
- Use Sweep Power only on recommended crops and weeds.
- Symptoms of poisoning may include tremors, convulsions, and unconsciousness.
- Do not use the product for purposes other than those mentioned on the label.
- Dispose of empty containers safely and do not reuse them.
Disclaimer: This information is provided for reference purposes only. Always follow the recommended application guidelines mentioned on the product label and leaflet.
