Basic Information

Product Name: Sulfosulfuron Herbicide

Chemical Group: Sulfonylurea herbicide (ALS inhibitor)

Formulation: 75% WDG (Water Dispersible Granule)

Mode of Action: Inhibits acetolactate synthase (ALS), blocking essential amino acid synthesis in weeds

Absorption: Taken up through both leaves and roots, systemic activity

Main Application Crops: Wheat, barley, turf, pasture, and non-crop areas

Key Advantages

High efficacy at low dose – only a few grams per hectare needed for effective weed control

Selective action – controls major grasses and some broadleaf weeds while being safe for wheat and barley

Long-lasting residual control – reduces the need for repeat applications

Versatile use – suitable for cereal fields, turf management, and non-crop weed control

Eco-friendly profile – low use rate and reduced environmental load

Product Uses

Sulfosulfuron is a selective systemic herbicide widely used for the control of annual and perennial weeds:

Target Weeds: Wild oat (Avena fatua), Phalaris minor, ryegrass, brome grass, sedges, chickweed, and other problem weeds

Application Areas:

        Cereal crops – wheat, barley

        Turf & lawns – effective on sedges and grassy weeds

        Non-crop lands – roadsides, industrial sites, wastelands

Safety & Handling

Dosage: Typically 20–25 g/ha depending on weed spectrum and soil type

Resistance management: Rotate or mix with herbicides of different action modes to prevent resistance

Environmental care: Avoid spray drift to sensitive crops; keep away from water sources

Personal safety: Use protective gloves, mask, and clothing during application; avoid direct skin contact or inhalation

Crop rotation: Follow recommended guidelines for safe replanting intervals due to possible soil residue