PISTOL is a barrier acting non-selective total herbicide for the control of a wide range of annual and perennial broad-leaved weeds and grasses on soft and gravel surfaces in amenity situations.

• One application gives rapid knockdown and kill, whilst barrier action prevents germination for up to 9 months


• For use on gravel and soft surfaces


• Rainfast within 1 hour


• Classified as non-hazardous/nonirritant for the operator


• Contains highly effective, proven new chemistry


• Fast acting due to synergy of two potent actives (effects seen within 8-10 days)

Equipment	Area	Product Required	Water Volume
Vehicle tanked sprayer	1 hectare	4.5L	200-260L
Knapsack sprayer	100m²	45 ml	2.5-10L

Weeds Controlled
PISTOL has a broad spectrum of activity. It will give initial ‘knockdown’ and thereafter residual control of a wide variety of broadleaved weeds and narrow-leaved weeds. Some examples of these weeds include Common Daisy, Groundsel, Cranesbill, Dandelion, Forget-me-not, Ragwort, Reddead-nettle, Rose Bay Willow Herb, Thistles, Speedwell and Annual Meadowgrass. PISTOL controls these weeds for a period of over 6 months.

Application Timing
Apply PISTOL post-emergence of weeds at any time from March until the end of September, provided that the weeds are actively growing. Annual broadleaved weeds should have at least two fully exposed leaves, and annual grasses should be at the one leaf growth stage or beyond. Some perennial weeds, including Docks, Perennial Sow Thistle and Willowherb are best treated just before flowering or the setting of seed.

Directions for Use
PISTOL® is a water based suspension concentrate formulation containing 250g/l glyphosate and 40g/l diflufenican.

PISTOL® has foliar absorbed translocated activity, combined with soil acting properties, providing pre-emergence weed control.

The product is applied post emergence to control a wide range of annual and perennial broad-leaved weeds and grasses on porous surfaces on land not intended to bear vegetation.

Use Areas
PISTOL® may be used on soft and gravel amenity surfaces. These areas include:

• Industrial areas


• Fence lines


• Around obstacles (street furniture, signage)


• Beneath pylons


• Road edges


• Tree ringing mature trees


• Open soil areas


• Shrub beds (targeted spot treatment)


• Nurseries (targeted spot treatment)

Operator Safety
PISTOL® is classified as Non-Hazardous and Non-Irritant to the operator under Chip 3 and COSHH regulations. PISTOL® is a waterbased, non-solvent formulation.

Mode of Action
The 2 active ingredients in PISTOL® have complementary modes of action. Diflufenican (DFF) is extremely hydrophobic:

- Once applied, it adheres to the surface and forms a skin or ‘barrier’ that prevents germination.

- Because it’s hydrophobic, it stays in place preventing weed germination.

Glyphosate is a translocated contact herbicide, which is taken up through the foliage, and translocated throughout the whole plant. It has post-emergence activity only, killing seedlings and established weeds.
The two components have a synergistic effect in this formulation, the diflufenican giving the glyphosate faster activity for the initial kill of the weeds.

Tree Safety
The product is completely safe to all mature street trees. It remains near the surface of the soil, and there is little or no lateral movement. The product does not, therefore, come into contact with the trees’ roots.

Efficacy
PISTOL® has a wide spectrum of activity. PISTOL® gives excellent control of a broad range of problematic species. Because of the synergistic effect of the two active ingredients, PISTOL® will give a faster effect than a straight glyphosate application. With Glyphosate only, effects are normally seen on broad leaved perennials 14-21 days after application (depending on conditions); with PISTOL® effects are normally seen 8-10 days after application. With straight glyphosate formulations, weeds soon re-grow after treatment. PISTOL® however, with its unique diflufenican ‘barrier’ activity inhibits re-growth and ensures excellent levels of weed control for up to 9 months after treatment.

Packaging & Application Rate:
PISTOL® is packed in 5L containers.
Its ultra-low dose rate is just 4.5l/ha which makes PISTOL® extremely economical and reduces packaging waste.

Environmental Profile
PISTOL® has an excellent environmental profile owing to the nature of the two active ingredients, which are both well respected herbicides.

Upon application, diflufenican moves quickly from water to soil, where it is bound strongly to organic matter. This means that, whilst it remains an active herbicide in the soil, it is unavailable to contaminate the environment via water. Like all herbicides, it biodegrades into organic components over time. Glyphosate is well suited to amenity situations and is therefore very widely used. It is known to be readily dissipated in the environment, leaving no harmful residues.

Contains: 40g/l diflufenican and 250g/l glyphosate

Further specifications and safety information available as attached pdf files

IMPORTANT: ALWAYS READ AND FOLLOW ATTACHED PDF LABEL AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE BUYING OR USING THIS PRODUCT.
Use pesticides safely.

'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



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Price Details
1	to	4	£117.50	(£138.06 inc VAT)
4	+		£109.75	(£128.96 inc VAT)