dec. 1-2, 2009. fiesta (neu 1173) selective weed killer

Dec. 1-2, 2009

FIESTA (NEU 1173) Selective Weed Killer

FIESTA Fiesta Fact Sheet

FIESTA (NEU 1173) Selective Weed Killer

Active ingredient: FeHEDTA

Registration status: Registered by EPA’s Biopesticide division. PMRA registration expected December 09-January 10. Ontario approval expected 30-60 days later.

Mode of action/how it works: Iron toxicity. Fiesta is absorbed by the leaf tissue and translocated down to the root. As well, immediate toxicity of the contacted leaf tissue cells occurs turning the leaves black.

Broadleaf weeds are more sensitive to iron than turf.

Cuticle of certain broadleaf weeds more prone to Fiesta uptake.

FIESTA (NEU 1173) Selective Weed Killer

Features & Benefits

•Low Toxicity designation from Biopesticide Division.

•Works Fast! See results in < 24 hours!

•Works faster than 2,4-D!

•Works in cool weather (down to 40F)

•“Cool Weather Weed Control”

•Also controls moss & algae.

•3rd party validation has confirmed activity.

Fiesta Rates & Use Sites

Rate: dilute concentrate 1 part in 24 parts water. Spray 200-400 mls/m2

Use sites and weeds controlled: Use on lawns, turf (use on rights of way or non-crop areas), golf courses, parks, playgrounds, cemeteries, athletic fields.

Weeds Controlled or Suppressed

To control or suppress weeds such as, but not limited to: dandelion (Taraxicum officinale), English daisy (Bellis perennis), false dandelion (Hypochoeris radicata), white clover (Trifolium repens), black medic (Medicago lupulina), bull thistle (Cirsium vulgare), Canada thistle (Cirsium arvense), common chickweed (Stellaria media), creeping buttercup (Ranunculus repens), Persian speedwell (Veronica persica), slender speedwell (Veronica filiformis), broadleaf plantain (Plantago major), narrow-leaved plantain (Plantago lanceolata), dovefoot geranium (Geranium molle), healall (Prunella vulgaris), shepherd’s-purse (Capsella bursa-pastoris), silverweed cinquefoil (Potentilla anserina), wild chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla), moss, liverworts, algae and lichens.

Trial Work

Over the past 10 years trials have been conducted with Fiesta in BC,Ontario,California and Germany.

•Ridgetown data

•California data

•Guelph trial update

•Internal trials

FIESTA (NEU 1173)

(summary of Ridgetown, Ontario trial)

California Data

California Data

California Data

Control of white clover three days after treatment

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Trial with Pam Charbonneau ongoing. Final results expected before Xmas. Results showing better activity than Killex.