Mechanism of action
Ballista, OD is a systemic herbicide. Effective against a wide range of dicotyledonous and grass weeds because of mutually reinforcing effects of three active ingredients.
Florasulam and flumetsulam inhibit acetolactate synthase (ALS inhibitors), an enzyme involved in biosynthesis of essential amino acids in meristematic tissues of weeds. They are mainly absorbed by the leaves of weeds and quickly move to the root system and stems, where they accumulate in growth points and exert an herbicidal effect. Both substances suppress the growth of dicotyledonous weeds.
Mesosulfuron methyl is an ALS inhibitor that suppresses the growth of both dicotyledonous and grass weeds. Its mechanism of action is different from that of graminicides (acetyl-CoA carboxylase inhibitors); thus, it is effective against tough grass weeds: cheat grass, jointed goat grass, etc.
Mefenpyr-diethyl (antidote) ensures rapid degradation of sulfonylurea in crops, preventing their phytotoxic damage
Ballista, OD herbicide has an innovative oil formulation: oil dispersion, that provides maximum effect of active ingredients regardless of weather conditions.
Pesticide rate of exposure.
Growth of sensitive weeds stops one day after the product enters the plant. First visible signs of weed suppression appear 1–2 days after application.
The most rapid herbicidal effect can be achieved by spraying weeds during early growth phases, as well as under favorable growth conditions (optimal humidity and temperature).
Spectrum of action
Annual and perennial dicotyledonous weeds, annual grass weeds
Sensitive species: thistle species, catchweed, chickweed, black bindweed, chamomile (sp.), cruciferous weeds, lamb's quarters, field poppy, cheat grass, jointed goat grass, wild oat, bent grass, foxtail grass, couch grass (partially), etc.
