| Q. |
How effective is Aim? |
| A. |
Aim
effectively controls or suppresses over 20 broadleaf weeds,
including nightshades, morningglories and waterhemp which escape many
other weed control programs. Aim is fast acting with weeds, showing
symptoms in hours rather than days. For best performance, make
applications to actively growing weeds up to 4 inches high or rosettes
fewer than 3 inches across. Coverage is essential for good control. Aim is applied at a low application rate of 1/2 oz per acre . |
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| Q. |
How does Aim work? |
| A. |
Aim
herbicide is a contact herbicide that causes susceptible weeds to
desiccate and die rapidly after treatment. The active ingredient in
Aim, carfentrazone-ethyl, is an inhibitor of protoporphyrinogen oxidase
(PPO). PPO inhibitors control weeds by disrupting cell membranes
resulting in rapid desiccation of susceptible weeds. |
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| Q. |
Is Aim expensive?
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| A. |
Actually,
Aim is quite economical. Its low use rate, competitive pricing and
superior control make Aim an exceptional value. |
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| Q. |
Can I add Aim to my Roundup® burndown treatment?
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| A. |
Aim improves the control of broadleaf weeds on which Roundup is weak,
especially morningglories, lambsquarters and velvetleaf. Furthermore,
Aim can speed up the activity of Roundup. Lastly, there is no
planting restriction for soybeans like there is with 2,4-D. |
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| Q. |
How will Aim affect my yields and crop quality?
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| A. |
Aim
is a contact herbicide and does not have residual properties. Therefore
it is short-lived and will not negatively affect yields. Aim should be
applied prior to the planting of soybeans. By obtaining good burndown
control of broadleaf weeds, growers are planting into cleaner seedbeds
and early-season competition is reduced. |
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| Q. |
How do I apply Aim herbicide?
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| A. |
Aim
can be applied with conventional ground sprayers or by aerial
application. Good coverage is essential to obtaining excellent weed
control. Follow Spray Drift Management and General Information
guidelines on the Aim herbicide label. Use a nonionic surfactant at
0.25% v/v (2 pints per 100 gallons of spray solution) having at least
80% active ingredient or a petroleum or vegetable-seed based oil
concentrate at 1.5 to 2.0 pints per acre. |
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| Q. |
Can Aim be tankmixed with other preemergence or burndown herbicides and preemergence liquid insecticides?
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| A. |
Aim
herbicide can be tankmixed with preemergence or burndown herbicides
for expanded weed control. Also most liquid fertilizers are compatible
with Aim.
FMC recommends that a jar compatibility test be performed with the
appropriate ratios of Aim and other pesticide products or fertilizer
to ensure the mixture will stay in solution. Constant agitation should
be maintained during mixing and application. |
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| Q. |
What are the rotation restrictions for Aim applied as a burndown?
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| A. |
Cereal
grains including corn and soybeans may be planted at any time following
an application of Aim. All other crops which do not have an established
tolerance may be planted after 12 months following an application of
Aim. Root and leafy vegetables may be planted 30 days after an
application of Aim. Follow rotation statements on tank-mix products, if
they are more restrictive. |
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| Q. |
Why has Aim been labeled a reduced-risk herbicide? |
| A. |
Most
herbicides bring with them a certain level of environmental risk. When
compared to alternative methods, Aim posed less environmental threat
due to its low use rate. Even so, growers should refer to the label for
appropriate precautions. |