Fields should be treated early in the morning or in the early evening when cutworms are close to the soil surface to achieve the best control. In previous years, this was not recommended, but with the withdrawl of Dacthal, it is now labeled for use. Heavier soils need more product. Activate with one-half inch sprinkler irrigation the same day as application. Napropamide left on the soil surface is broken down by sunlight.
Irrigation moves the herbicide into the soil and prevents breakdown by the sun.
Primarily controls annual grasses and suppresses or control certain broadleaf weeds. Poast can be used through the season for grass escapes at 1 to 2 pints per acre. Unfortunately, these materials are labeled for direct-seeded plantings only and should not be used for transplants. To prevent damping-off on cantaloupe and watermelon caused by Pythium apply Ridomil Gold 4E on a 7 inch band over the row. Be sure to control cucumber beetles on cantaloupe to prevent transmission of bacterial wilt.