Product Specification
| PRODUCT DETAILS | |
| Particulars | Details |
| Product Name | EKETSU |
| Brand Name | PI Industries |
| Technical Composition | Bispyribac Sodium 38% + Chlorimuron Ethyl 2.5% + Metsulfuron Methyl 2.5% (w/w) WG |
| Formulation Type | WG (Water Soluble Granules) |
| Category | Herbicide |
| Toxicity | Blue Triangle (Moderately Toxic) |
| Chemical Group | Pyrimidinyl carboxy + Sulfonylurea (ALS/AHAS Inhibitors – WSSA Group 2) |
| Target Weeds | Controls major grasses, sedges, and broadleaf weeds such as Echinochloa colonum, Cyperus difformis, Fimbristylis miliacea, Eclipta alba, Ludwigia parviflora, Sphenoclea zeylanica, and Scirpus spp. |
| Suitable Crops | Rice (Direct Seeded Rice – DSR and Transplanted Paddy) |
| Recommended Dosage | 40 grams per acre (equivalent to 100 grams per Hectare) |
| Water Requirement per Acre | 200 Litres (equivalent to 500 Litres per Hectare) |
| Recommended Crop Stage | Post-emergence application when weeds are actively growing at the 2 to 5-leaf stage. (DSR: 15-25 Days After Sowing | Transplanted: 10-15 Days After Transplanting) |
| Type of Action | Broad-spectrum, Selective, Systemic Post-emergent Herbicide. |
| Mode of Action | Acetolactate Synthase (ALS) Inhibitor; it shuts down vital amino acid production inside target weeds, instantly halting growth. |
| Method of Application | Foliar spray applied uniformly using a Knapsack Sprayer fitted with a Flat Fan or Floodjet nozzle. |
| Waiting Period (PHI) | 64 Days |
| Available Pack Sizes | 40 grams and 80 grams |
Description
Eketsu is a broad specturm systemic post emergent herbicide for selective control of key grasses, sedges, broad leaf weeds in rice crops. It offers unique combination of 3 different technologies for maximum weed control efficiency.
Key Features
- Combines three active ingredients to deliver a multi-weed spectrum solution in rice fields.
- Water Soluble Granules (WG) formulation ensures effortless mixing and uniform dispersion in spray tanks.
- Acts systematically to suppress both emerging and actively growing weed populations.
- Designed for compatibility with both Direct Seeded Rice (DSR) and Transplanted Paddy systems.
Key Benefits
- Efficiently eliminates hard-to-control grasses, sedges, and broadleaf weeds in a single application.
- Minimizes crop-weed competition during critical early growth stages, protecting potential rice yields.
- Saves labor costs associated with manual weeding by offering reliable chemical control.
Safety Precautions
- Always wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) including gloves, protective clothing, and eye protection during mixing and application.
- Do not eat, drink, or smoke while handling or spraying the product.
- Avoid drift toward adjacent non-target crops and sensitive aquatic environments.
- Store securely in original sealed packaging in a cool, dry place away from children, livestock, and food items.
Disclaimer: This information is provided for educational purposes based on official PI Industries technical literature. Users must strictly read and follow the specific instructions, safety precautions, and dosages printed on the physical product packaging before field application.
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