Rain after 2,4,5-T application - effect on gorse control

Authors: J. M. Balneaves
Publication: New Zealand Journal of Forestry, Volume N.Z.J.For. 1980, Issue N.Z.J.For. 25(1) 1980, pp 75-79, May 1980
Publisher: New Zealand Institute of Forestry

Abstract: Trial results suggest that the occurrence of heavy rain only 5 minutes after the application of the butyl ester of 2,4,5-T to gorse (Ulex europaeus) does not influence the herbicidal effect. When rain fell, 10, 15, 30, or 60 minutes after spray application, control of gorse was better than when there was a 24-hour time-lag.