Pesticide Information Profiles A Pesticide Information Project of Cooperative Extension Offices of Cornell University, Oregon State University, the University of Idaho, and the University of California at Davis and the Institute for Environmental Toxicology, Michigan State University. The active ingredient acetochlor is found in a variety of commercial herbicides.
Most formulations come as emulsifiable concentrates.
The registration allows for automatic cancellation if use of several alternative corn herbicides is not reduced by a specified amount. Groundwater contamination may also be grounds for cancellation. Check with specific state regulations for local restrictions which may apply. Acetochlor is used for control of most annual grasses and certain broadleaf weeds and yellow nutsedge. Acetochlor is applied preemergence, preplant incorporated and is compatible with most other pesticides and fluid fertilizers when used at recommended rates.