Description
| Product Overview | |
|---|---|
| Product Type | Herbicide (moss killer) |
| Product Name | Ferromex® |
| MAPP No. | 16895 |
| Active Substances | 381.15 g/l iron sulphate |
| Formulation | Liquid (soluble concentrate) |
| Areas of Use | Lawn |
| Amateur/Professional | Amateur |
| Maximum Individual Dose | 150 l/ha |
| Maximum Applications Per Year | 3 |
Active Substance: 381.15 g/l iron sulphate
Ferromex is a moss killer, for use as a home garden treatment to control moss in lawns. Containing 4.6% nitrogen and 16.0% Iron sulphate w/w.
This liquid moss killer, containing 4.6% w/w ureic nitrogen, will also promote grass growth, helping the sward to thicken and infill sparse areas.
Instructions for use
Where to use
For use on lawns as a home garden treatment to control moss.
When to use
Apply when moss and grass are actively growing consistenly and soil temperatures are between 7°C—21°C.
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| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
How to use
Ferromex® can be applied via hydraulic sprayer or watering can. 3 days after and 4 days before mowing. Blackened moss should be ready to rake out 7-10 days post application.
Retreatment may be necessary for heavy infestations.
Mosses are none vascular plants perfectly adapted to colonising environments rapidly. Populations may return as a result of environmental conditions which favour its development. In such cases up to three applications can be made in any one year.
| Applicator | Application Rate | Water Volume | Pack Size (L) | Pack Coverage (m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knapsack | 15 ml/m2 | 50-85 ml/m2 | 5 | 333 |
| *Watering can | 16.6 ml/l | 900 ml/m2 | 5 | 301 |
*Watering can rates equate to 150 ml of Ferromex diluted in 9 L of water per 10 m2.
| Maximum Individual | Maximum Number | Latest Application |
|---|---|---|
| 150 l/ha | 3 per year | Early autumn, when turf grass growth remains active |
| Oxide Value | Elemental Value | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Nitrogen (N) | 4.6% | |
| Ureic Nitrogen (N) | 4.6% | |
| Iron Sulphate | 16.0% Fe | |
| Specific Gravity | 1.2 | |
| pH | 1-2 | |
| Values Stated as w/w | ||
Additional Information
Apply evenly, avoid overlapping or missing areas. If there is no rain within 2 days of application irrigate the treated area thoroughly. Do not apply in hot, dry weather or frosty conditions. Half fill the applicator with clean water. Add concentrate as required and mix thoroughly whilst adding remaining water. Avoid walking on and exclude pets from treated areas until dry. Concentrate should not be applied directly onto lawns.
Avoid application onto hard surfaces and paving, wash off immediately to minimise oxidised staining.
This product is not classified as hazardous for supply or for transport. Please refer to the associated safety data sheet for full information and guidance on safe transport, storage, handling, use and disposal of this product.
For further information on Ferromex, please contact a member of our technical sales team on 01952 897917.
Find more information in our guide How To Deal with Moss
Technical Information
| SKU | Product | File |
|---|---|---|
| 196887 | Ferromex® Lawn Moss Killer 5 L | Safety Data Sheet (PDF) |
| 196887 | Ferromex® Lawn Moss Killer 5 L | Product Label (PDF) |