Pesticides alternative strategy for Replacement of Weed (Weeds include a range of annual and perennial grasses and broadleaved weeds, germinating broadleaved weeds and exotic scrub species such as gorse, broom, buddleia and grasses.)

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Publication Year: 2014
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Subject Keywords: Pesticides Chemicals
Regions: Australia and New Zealand, Oceania
Countries: New Zealand
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Alternative Strategy: Chemicals Applied in Non-Liquid Form. Timberlands Limited now purchase a hexazinone and terbuthylazine mix in granular form. This reduces the risks from spillage when transporting and storing. There is also less waste residue. The production of the granular formulation was as a direct request to the pesticide manufacturer from Timberlands Limited to minimise environmental risk.
Alternative Method: Replacement
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Alternative Trial: No
Alternative Type: Good management practice
Pest Type: Weed