What is karmex DF?
It is a dispersible granule to be mixed with water and applied as a spray for selective control of weeds in certain crops and for non-selective weed control on non-cropland areas . It is non-corrosive to equipment, non-flammable, and non-volatile. Karmex DF is a phenyl-urea herbicide and acts by inhibiting photosynthesis.
What is a karmex granule?
Karmex DF is a water dispersible granule (WG) that is to be mixed with water and applied as a spray for selective control of weeds in certain crops and for nonselective control of weeds in non-crop areas. This WG may be applied to the soil prior to emergence of the weeds to prevent emergence.
How long does it take for karmex DF to work?
Best results are obtained if rainfall occurs within two weeks of application. Karmex DF is a time tested and consistently reliable herbicide for citrus and over 20 other crops. Long-term residual activity to control wide range of tough grasses and broadleaf weeds.
Is karmex safe to use on aquatic vegetation?
Karmex is not labeled for use on aquatic vegetation. Old-timers tell all sorts of horror tales about the misuse of Karmex and grim results that followed . . . dead trees, fish-kills, the works.
What is karmex and why is it bad?
Karmex is a soil sterilant that was disigned to kill farm fields where no chance of runoff will occur. Sadly, many small stores and elevators sell it as a pond product, not knowing how extremely bad this chemical is for humans and the environment.
Is karmex safe to use around a pond?
Not only is very illegal to use in and around your pond, it is hazardous to your health as well! Karmex has been shown to cause cancer, and is very capable of entering the groundwater that runs underneath the pond causing problems with the neighbors as well. The biological effect is substantial.