Relay Turf Elite - Selective Herbicide 5L

Product Type	Herbicide
Product Name	Relay Turf Elite
MAPP No.	19633
Active Substance	19.5 g/l dicamba, 245 g/l MCPA, 43.3 g/l mecoprop-P
Formulation Type	Soluble concentrate
Areas of Use	Amenity grassland, managed amenity turf
Amateur/Professional	Professional
Phytomobility	Acropetal penetrant
Mode of Action Group	Auxin mimic

Active substances: Mecoprop-P, MCPA and Dicamba

Relay Turf Elite is a selective systemic herbicide which is ideal for treating a wide range of broadleaved weeds in amenity grassland and managed amenity turf.

The combination of three active substances ensures that a wide range of weeds that can typically areas, such as playing fields, parks, lawns and other turf surfaces, are controlled effectively.

 

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Target species

Relay Turf Elite can be used to treat a wide range of common broadleaved weeds in grass and turf surfaces. It is particularly effective against:

• Black bindweed
• Chickweed
• Fat-hen
• Forget-me-not
• Knotgrass
• Poppy
• Redshank

Further details about susceptible weeds can be found on the product label.

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Application recommendations

Where to use

Relay Turf Elite has on label approval for:

• Managed amenity turf: Areas of frequently mown, intensively managed turf, e.g. ornamental lawns and sports turf.
• Amenity grassland: Areas of semi-natural or planted grassland subject to minimal management, e.g. airfield, railway embankments and roadside verges.

When to use

Relay Turf Elite can be used from April-September when grass is actively growing. Control will be most effective when used on young, actively growing weeds. Newly sown turf should be allowed to become established before treating with Relay Turf Elite.

Application window
Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec

How to use

• Apply to turf or grass using a vehicle mounted boom sprayer
• Apply at a rate of 5 l/ha in 170-400 l/ha
• Part fill the spray tank with clean water and start agitation
• Add the correct amount of Relay Turf Elite to the spray tank
• Fill spray tank with remaining water and continue agitating to ensure thorough mixing
• Maintain agitation until spraying is completed
• After use thoroughly clean both the inside and outside of all spraying equipment, fill the tank with clean water and leave overnight

Maximum Treatments	Application Rate	Water Volume	Application Method	Spray Quality
1 per annum	5L/ha	170-400L/ha	Vehicle mounted boom sprayer	Medium

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Additional information

• Do not apply by hand-held equipment
• Avoid rolling or harrowing the surface for at least a few days before or after application
• Do not apply during drought, if rain is expected or when the weather is cold or frosty
• Avoid mowing for 24 hours (closely cut turf) or for 3 days (all other turf) before or after treatment
• Do not re-seed for 6-8 weeks after treatment
• Turf sown in spring may be ready for spraying after about 2 months but turf sown later in the year should not be sprayed until about 8 months after treatment
• Do not use first 4 mowings for mulching unless composted for 6 months
• Avoid contact with non-target plants

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Tank mix recommendations

Increase the number of weed species that are targeted by a single spray application by tank-mixing Relay Turf Elite with Duplosan KV and Depitox 500. This proven tank mix will tackle most weeds that are commonly found in turf.

Add the products to the tank using the following order and application rates:

Product	Application rate
Relay Turf Elite	4 l/ha
Duplosan KV	1.2 l/ha
Depitox 500	1.5 l/ha

Use a water rate of 300-500 l/ha adding half of the volume to the spray tank before the herbicides and the remaining amount of water after whilst agitating the liquid to ensure thorough mixing.

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For further information on Relay Turf Elite, please contact a member of our technical sales team on 01952 641949.

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Find more information in our guide How To Know Which Herbicide to Choose