Pastora Herbicide is safe on Bermudagrass, bluegrass, ryegrass, & tall fescue pastures and hay meadows, it is not for use on home lawns.
The amount of the Pastora Herbicide product you will use will depend on how much area you will be treating. The product label states that 1 oz per acre should be used for field sandbur. Please be sure to review the product label for more information and complete application instructions. Page 13 offers specific information about treating sandbur and how to achieve the best results.
Pastora Herbicide is primarily labeled for post emergent control of sandbur and best applied when the sandbur is newly germinated to 1.5” tall per the product label. For overwintering sandbur or newly germinated sandbur that is greater than 1.5” tall, applications of PASTORA® HERBICIDE may only suppress growth resulting in a reduction in sandbur seedheads.
Per page 13 of the Product Label for Sandbur: Make applications when bermudagrass is less than 4” tall following green-up in the spring or after cutting for hay. Tall, dense stands of bermudagrass can intercept spray and reduce sandbur control. In some areas, sandbur may overwinter and start the new season with an established root system.
For overwintering Sandbur that is greater than 1.5”, it is best to tank mix Pastora Herbicide with a glyphosate non selective at the rate of 0.156 to 0.257 pounds glyphosate per acre. A follow-up application of PASTORA® HERBICIDE may be necessary to control subsequent germination (flushes) of sandbur following the first application or when the first application was made to larger sandbur or under unfavorable environmental conditions.
Sandbur Management must be part of an overall pasture management plan which includes good fertility, adequate moisture (rainfall, irrigation), insect and rodent control, and other agronomic practices which maximize bermudagrass growth. In contrast, sandbur control in areas with thin stands of bermudagrass may not be satisfactory.
Since Pastora Herbicide is a pre and post emergent, it would be best to wait at least 1 year to plant in the area, though the label states it can remain in the soil for up to 34 months.
Pastora Herbicide can only be used on unimproved bermudagrass, which means the area serves as a functional purpose - slopes of roadsides, right of ways, grass cover to prevent erosion.
Application rates of Pastora Herbicide vary from 1 oz - 2.5 oz. per 100 gallons of water per acre.
If filling a 20 gallon sprayer, you would use 0.2 oz to 5 oz in 20 gallons of water depending on the weeds you are targeting. When using a pre-emergent the amount of water could be more or less as water is just the carrier and it is more important to be sure you are applying the correct amount of product per area.
Per the product label for Pastora you should allow 16 days between applications, just be sure not go over the max rate per year as listed on the label
Pastora Herbicide is used at the rate of 1 - 2.5 oz. per 100 gallons of water per acre.
According to the manufacturer's product label, "Apply Pastora Herbicide to bermudagrass pastures and hay meadows that have been established for at least one growing season."
Pastora Herbicide should not be used under or around any desirable trees, it should be kept outside of the drip line of desirable trees. Please review the product label for application rates and instructions.
No, an applicators license is not required to purchase Pastora Herbicide in Texas.
There are no instructions on whether the Pastora can be injected in the stem to go farther to the root, therefore we cannot advice this type of application.Pastora Herbicide works best if 1-2 inches of rain or irrigatin are applied after application. This will help move the product to the root zone.
Pastora Herbicide is labeled for established Bermuda pastures if used as directed. In regards to sandbur control, the label states the following: "Apply when sandbur is newly germinated to 1.5” tall. Make applications when bermudagrass is less than 4” tall following green-up in the spring or after cutting for hay. Tall, dense stands of bermudagrass can intercept spray and reduce sandbur control. In some areas, sandbur may overwinter and start the new season with an established root system. For overwintering sandbur or newly germinated sandbur that is greater than 1.5” tall, applications of Pastora® Herbicide may only suppress growth resulting in a reduction in sandbur seedheads. For best results in these situations, apply Pastora® Herbicide in a tank mix with 2.5 to 4.1 ounces active ingredient glyphosate per acre (such as 4 to 6 fluid ounces of a 5.5 pound/gallon product or 5 to 8 fluid ounces of a 4 pound/gallon product). A follow-up application of Pastora® Herbicide may be necessary to control subsequent germination (flushes) of sandbur following the first application or when the first application was made to larger sandbur or under unfavorable environmental conditions. Sandbur Management should be part of an overall pasture management plan which includes good fertility, adequate moisture (rainfall, irrigation), insect and rodent control, and other agronomic practices which maximize bermudagrass growth. In contrast, sandbur control in areas with thin stands of bermudagrass may not be satisfactory.
Pastora Herbicide is applied at a rate of 1 - 2.5 oz. per 100 gallons of water per acre, and the specific rates vary depending on your treatment goals. You should refer to the product label for use rates specific to your target weeds, and for complete application instructions.
