Basf Stella Star Herbicide

Comprehensive Overview

Stellar® Star Herbicide is a premium post-emergence herbicide specifically formulated to provide comprehensive control of unwanted plants in crops like maize and sugarcane. With its dual-active ingredients, Topramezone (50g/L) and Dicamba (160g/L), it offers a robust solution for managing both annual grasses and broadleaf intruders. Its advanced formulation ensures consistent performance, even against hard-to-control plant species, while supporting resistance management strategies.

Enhanced Key Features

Broad-Spectrum Plant Control:

Effectively targets a wide range of undesired plants, including annual grasses, broadleaf intruders, and perennial broadleaf species.

Controls challenging species such as common morning glory, wild watermelon, and Bengal wandering jew.

Dual Mode of Action:

Combines two active ingredients with distinct modes of action, reducing the likelihood of resistance among intrusive plants.

Works synergistically with other herbicides like Atrazine and Terbuthylazine for enhanced efficacy.

Flexible Application Window:

Can be applied early post-emergence, at the 3-4 leaf stage of intrusive plants, ensuring timely and effective control.

Suitable for use before maize reaches a height of 80 cm, providing flexibility in application timing.

Low Environmental Impact:

Designed to minimize environmental risks, making it a sustainable choice for modern farming practices.

Reduces the need for multiple herbicide applications, lowering the overall chemical load on the environment.

Advanced Formulation:

Features a newly optimized adjuvant system developed by BASF research, ensuring the highest level of efficacy and reliability.

Expanded Benefits

Enhanced Crop Productivity:

Eliminates competition from intrusive plants, allowing crops to access essential nutrients, water, and sunlight.

Promotes healthier crop growth, leading to higher yields and better-quality produce.

Resistance Management:

Dual-action formula helps prevent the development of herbicide-resistant intrusive plants.

Supports integrated control strategies for long-term sustainability.

Time and Resource Efficiency:

Simplifies the removal of unwanted plants with a single application, reducing labor and time requirements.

Concentrated formula ensures cost-effective usage, maximizing returns on investment.

Improved Farm Management:

Reduces the need for manual removal of undesired plants, freeing up resources for other critical farming activities.

Ensures cleaner fields, improving overall farm aesthetics and operational efficiency.

Advanced Application Guidelines

Dosage Recommendations:

Use 700-800 ml/ha in combination with:

1.5 L/ha Atrazine 500, or

1.25 L/ha Atrazine/Terbuthylazine for optimal results.

Application Method:

Apply as an early post-emergence spray using calibrated equipment to ensure even coverage.

Ensure proper mixing of the herbicide with water and other compatible products before application.

Timing:

Apply when intrusive plants are at the 3-4 leaf stage for maximum effectiveness.

Avoid application after maize exceeds 80 cm in height to prevent crop damage.

Post-Application Care:

Monitor treated fields for any signs of regrowth or resistant species and reapply if necessary.

Rotate with other herbicides to maintain long-term efficacy and prevent resistance.

Safety Measures

Protective Gear:

Always wear gloves, goggles, and a mask during preparation and application to prevent exposure.

Use protective clothing to minimize skin contact.

Environmental Precautions:

Avoid spraying near water bodies, rivers, or dams to prevent contamination.

Prevent spray drift onto non-target crops or areas by using appropriate nozzles and application techniques.

Storage and Handling:

Store in a cool, dry place, away from food, feed, and direct sunlight.

Keep out of reach of children and uninformed persons.

Disposal:

Dispose of empty containers responsibly by perforating and flattening them.

Follow local regulations for the safe disposal of chemical waste.

Additional Applications

Maize: Provides effective control of intrusive plants that compete with maize for nutrients and water.

Sugarcane: Ensures clean fields, promoting healthier sugarcane growth and higher yields.

Environmental Considerations

Sustainable Farming:

Reduces the need for repeated herbicide applications, supporting environmentally responsible farming practices.

Eco-Friendly Formulation:

Designed to minimize environmental impact while maintaining high efficacy.

Compatibility with Specific Crops

Maize:

Stellar® Star works best when applied at the 3-4 leaf stage of unwanted plants during the early post-emergence period.

In maize, plant competition can significantly impact yield if not controlled early. Stellar® Star ensures your maize plants get uninterrupted access to nutrients, water, and sunlight.

Sugarcane:

Sugarcane fields often face heavy pressure from unwanted plants due to their extended growing cycles. This herbicide is effective at eliminating annual grasses and broadleaf intruders that compete with sugarcane throughout its growth cycle.

Stellar® Star not only provides superior plant control but also simplifies field management by reducing manual labor requirements.

Other Potential Crops:

While the label specifies maize and sugarcane as primary crops, it may also have applications in similar broadleaf and grass-prone crops like sorghum. Consulting agronomic experts or the manufacturer is recommended for off-label use.