Etho 500 SC 5L Herbicide For use in Turf only
ETHO5
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Active Ingredient:
500 g/L Ethofumesate in the form of a Suspension Concentrate.
What It’s Used For:
Weed Control In:
- Turf (Ryegrass).
- Fodder Beet.
- Red Beet.
How It Works:
- Taken up by germinating shoots and roots of weeds.
Works As Both:
- Pre-emergence (stops Weeds establishing).
- Early post-emergence (best on young Weeds).
Key Point:
It performs best when Weeds are germinating or very small — not mature.
Commonly Controls:
Target Weeds (typical).
- Annual Poa Winter Grass).
- Summer Grass.
- Chickweed.
- Fumitory.
- Sowthistle, etc.
Where It Fits Best:
- Ryegrass Turf Management (Sports Fields, Lawns).
Use Rates:
- Ryegrass Turf.
- 2–4 L/ha.
Strengths:
- Selective (safe on ryegrass when used correctly).
- Dual action (pre + early post).
- Good for Annual Grass Weed prevention.
Limitations / Cautions:
- Less effective on Established/Mature Weeds.
- Requires soil moisture for Pre-emergence activity.
- Can stress some Turf types (e.g. Fescues if misused).
Hazard Classification:
- Toxic to aquatic life – avoid runoff into Waterways.
- Regulatory (NZ).
- Registered under ACVM.
- HSNO Approved.
- Herbicide Group 12 (Ethofumesate).
Simple Takeaways:
- Best used early (pre or very young weeds).
- Ideal for Ryegrass Turf.
- Not a knockdown Herbicide — more of a preventative / early control tool.
Caution:
Must be used strictly according to label directions.
Available in 500ml, 1l, 5L, 20L.









