SPRAY EQUIPMENT
When applied as a liquid spray using water as the carrier,
DuPont™ VELPAR® DF may be applied by ground
equipment or by air (helicopter only).
MIXING INSTRUCTIONS
For ground application, use enough water for thorough
coverage, usually a minimum of 25 gal per acre. For aerial
applications, use at least 5 gal of water per acre.
SITE PREPARATION - TANK MIXTURES
VELPAR® DF PLUS “Tordon 101” MIXTURE
For improved, broad-spectrum brush control, tank mix
VELPAR® DF with “Tordon 101” Mixture. Only the
following trees may be planted on sites with this combination:
APPLICATION TIMING
Apply VELPAR® DF plus “Tordon 101” Mixture from late
spring to early summer after the trees have reached full leaf,
but before leaf tissue hardens. In the states of Maine,
Michigan, Minnesota, New Hampshire, New York, Vermont,
and Wisconsin, apply this tank mixture after bud break.
WOODY PLANTS CONTROLLED - USE RATES
Predominant
VELPAR® DF “Tordon 101” M
Species
(Lb/Acre)
(Qt/Acre)
Blackberry, Elm,
4 - 6 2/3
4
Oak (Prunus spp.),
Sweetgum
Blackgum, Dogwood,
2 2/3 - 6 2/3
6-8
Pine, Red maple,
Sassafras, Sourwood
Refer to the USE RATES table in the FORESTRY SITE
PREPARATION section of this label for recommended rates
based on soils.
SPRAY EQUIPMENT
VELPAR® DF plus “Tordon 101” Mixture may be applied by
ground equipment or by air (helicopter only).
MIXING INSTRUCTIONS
For ground application, use enough water for thorough
coverage, usually a minimum of 25 gal per acre. For aerial
applications, use at least 5 gal of water per acre. For best
results, full foliar coverage is required.
USE PRECAUTIONS
- VELPAR® DF + “Tordon 101” Mixture
• To avoid injury, do not plant pine before the following
intervals following application with “Tordon 101” Mixture:
–Southern states - 6 months
–Lake states - 9 months
–Northeastern states - 9 months
• Burning treated sites after initial contact (browning) effect
on foliage may result in poor control. Burn the vegetation
only after brush has completely defoliated at least once,
allowing sufficient root uptake of VELPAR® DF (usually
60-90 days after adequate rainfall).
• Before using “Tordon 101” Mixture, read and carefully
observe the cautionary statements and all other information
appearing on the product label. “Tordon 101” Mixture is a
restricted use pesticide, for retail sale to and use only by
certified applicators or persons under their direct
supervision and only for those uses covered by certified
applicator’s certification.
SITE PREPARATION
- GRID & SINGLE STEM APPLICATIONS
VELPAR® DF is recommended for control of brush in site
preparation.
GRID APPLICATION
Mix 2 2/3 pounds of VELPAR® DF with sufficient water to
make one gallon of suspension and thoroughly agitate.
Intermittent agitation may be required to maintain the
VELPAR® DF in suspension.
Apply the VELPAR® DF suspension directly to the soil
surface in a grid pattern using an exact delivery handgun
applicator. This equipment delivers a thin stream of
predetermined volume. VELPAR® DF should be applied
during the period from hardwood bud break to early
summer.
Application rate and grid pattern will depend on soil texture
and woody plant composition. Use the lower rates on
coarse textured soils and when the major component of the
hardwoods are susceptible species. Use the high rates on
fine-textured soils and where weeds identified in this label
as “partial control or suppression” predominate.
Application Patterns and Rates For VELPAR® DF
Suspension
ML/Spot
Grid (Ft)
Qt/Acre
Coarse
0.6
3 X 3
3
2.0
4 X 4
6
3.1
4 X 6
6
Medium/Fine
1.6
3 X 3
8
2.8
4 X 4
8
3.5
4 X 4
10
5.2
4 X 6
10
SINGLE STEM (BASAL SOIL)
Mix 2 2/3 pounds of VELPAR® DF with sufficient water to
make one gallon of suspension and thoroughly agitate.
Apply the VELPAR® DF suspension with an exact-delivery
handgun applicator. This equipment delivers a thin stream
of predetermined volume when triggered. Apply the
VELPAR® DF suspension at the rate of 2 to 4 ml for each
inch of stem diameter at breast height. Direct the treatment
to the soil within 3 feet of the root collar of woody plants to
be controlled.
Austrian pine
Loblolly pine
Longleaf pine
Ponderosa pine
Red pine
Scotch pine
Shortleaf pine
Slash pine
Virginia pine
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