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Roundup Pro Biactive is a total weed control product developed using a new surfactant system known as Biactivator adjuvant technology.

Superior Performance
Formulated using the novel Biactivator technology, Roundup Pro Biactive is a complete product that contains two adjuvants. Alone they offer excellent benefits, but in combination the synergistic effect of these two adjuvant partners ensures an outstanding perfomance.

Retention, uptake and translocation are enhanced; so more glyphosate gets to the growing points providing superior long-term weed control. These Biactivators increase reliability over a vast range of applications and weather conditions, particularly rainfall.

This unique formulation is protected by patents unlike most other adjuvants. No other glyphosate-based products contain this patented formulation. So, if it doesn't say Biactive on the can, it isn't Biactive in the can.

Synergistic Activity
Monsanto has used two adjuvants in a special combination to enhance the performance of Roundup Pro Biactive. They are:

A hydrophilic non-ionic humectant that extends the period of glyphosate uptake from the treated leaf.
A cationic Quaternary Ammonium Compound (QAC) which strongly binds to the leaf surface without damaging the plant cells allowing the active ingredient, glyphosate, to diffuse into the leaf with minimal stress to the plant. This ensures minimal glyphosate is locked up in the leaf ensuring maximum movement through the plant, boosting weed kill and improving reliability.

Environment Friendly
Besides providing superior control of a wide range of weeds, Roundup Pro Biactive has been developed with commitment and concern for the environment firmly in mind.

Roundup Pro Biactive has been specially formulated to offer an enhanced standard of operator safety. It is not a hazardous substance as defined by COSHH, when used in accordance with the label, and it does not carry a hazard symbol. In the environment, it provides up to 100 fold improvement in safety to some of the most sensitive animal species, when compared to older glyphosate formulations. Glyphosate, the active ingredient in Roundup Pro Biactive, controls weeds by blocking the plant's enzyme system. These enzymes, which are present in plants, do not occur in humans, animals, birds or fish.
Hence, Roundup Pro Biactive is safe to everything except green plants.

Roundup Pro Biactive Sets the Highest Standards

Key benefits of Roundup Pro Biactive

• Unique Biactive formulation gets more glyphosate into the plant
• Highest levels of performance and safety
• Superior long term control of difficult perennial weeds
• Hazard free label - safer for the operator, public and pets
• Biodegrades in soil and water, excellent rainfastness
• Make the most of those precious weather windows
• Preferred under COSHH
• You can use Roundup Pro Biactive with confidence in areas open to the public and animals, or even near water

How Roundup Pro Biactive Works

For any herbicide to function it must first break through the waxy surface of the leaf and enter the plant cells. This is achieved by developing a formulation containing an adjuvant or surfactant which breaks down the waxy cuticle.

Differences in glyphosate formulations are brought about by the different surfactants they contain. Original Tallow Amine products have been superceded by Roundup Pro Biactive.

Application Rates: See attached image below.

“Always read the label. Use pesticides safely.”

COSHH ref: A C H M
Unit Size: 5 Litres
1 pack covers m2: 10,000
Active Ingredients: Glyphosate

'The end-user is responsible to ensure that this product is used in-line with the Approved Code of Practice, and that all operators are trained and certificated in the use of any Ministry Approved professional product'.

Further information can be found on the link below:

Safe use of pesticides

For further information on NPTC approved pesticide training courses click here

Round Up Pro Biactive.pdf (71.38 Kb PDF)

knapsack_dilution.pdf (112.01 Kb PDF)

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