Spergula arvensis in addition to many of the weeds controlled by mecoprop. Also used to prevent premature fruit fall in apples. Particularly effective for the control of Bilderdykia convolvulus. It also controls Galium aparine and Stellaria media but is not consistently effective against Polygonum aviculare. Environmental Impact Dichloroprop is released directly to the environment through its use as an agricultural herbicide.
Insufficient data are available to assess the importance of biodegradation in soil and water.
If released to water, volatilization and bioconcentration in fish will not be important. Physical removal from air may occur through dry deposition. Worker exposure to dichloroprop occurs through dermal contact and inhalation of dust. Half-lives vary in soils. Dichloroprop was reported to persist for greater than 103 days in soil .