Specticle Pre-emergent Herbicide

Specticle Pre-emergent Herbicide

Specticle Herbicide is for pre-emergent control of various weeds in turf and for maintenance of bare ground in various situations such as paths, driveways and ornamental plant production facilities. When applied prior to weed seed germination, Specticle prevents the establishment of a range of grass and broadleaf weeds for up to 8 months.

Delivering an exceptional level of protection against Poa annua, Crowsfoot Grass and Summer Grass, and unmatched use flexibility with a wide application window, Specticle is a great choice as the foundation of your herbicide program.

Benefits of using Specticle include:

• Superior turf quality and playability
• Longer residual control
• Easier application scheduling
• A significant step for resistance management (new mode of action)
• A significant reduction of herbicide placed in the environment
• No concerns about stains or odour

The active ingredient in Specticle, Indaziflam, is a cellulose biosynthesis inhibitor (CBI) and is classified as a Group O herbicide. Specticle works by inhibiting crystalline cellulose deposition in the plant cell wall, affecting cell wall formation, cell elongation and division. Consequently, actively growing meristematic regions are affected.  Like other pre-emergent herbicides, CBIs do not prevent seeds from germinating. However, once the weed seedlings come into contact with the Specticle barrier, the growth is terminated by inhibiting the development of cells within the roots.