Research Triangle Park, North
Carolina
April 7, 2009
Habitat® herbicide from BASF
Professional Vegetation Management (ProVM) received supplemental
label approval for terrestrial use from the Environmental
Protection Agency.
This label provides clearer directions for terrestrial use of
Habitat, in addition to the continued uses in aquatic and
riparian areas. It also details the various sites in which
Habitat use is appropriate, and use directions for the product
in various aquatic and terrestrial areas.
Habitat is now labeled for spot treatments in pasture and
rangeland, industrial noncropland sites, fence rows, bareground
areas and railroad, utility and highway right-of-ways. It is
highly effective for hardwood control, as well as for control of
invasive grasses like bermudagrass in right-of ways and around
paved roads. Bermudagrass and bahiagrass treatment with Habitat
results in a compacted growth habit and seed head suppression.
“Habitat provides effective control of many broadleaf and
perennial grasses where bare ground is required,” said Jeff
Birk, BASF ProVM Regulatory Manager. “It can be applied both
preemergence and postemergence throughout the season based on
the needs of the overall vegetation management program
schedule.”
Habitat can also be used for crack and crevice treatments, or
for weed escapes or weed encroachment in paved surfaces. Habitat
can also be an important tool in the creation and maintenance of
wildlife openings, providing long-lasting control of many
tough-to-eradicate invasive species.
Habitat may be selectively applied by using low-volume directed
application techniques or may be broadcast applied by using
ground and aerial equipment. Habitat may also be applied using
cut stump, cut stem, and frill and girdle treatment techniques
within aquatic, noncropland and pasture and rangeland settings.
“While Habitat could always be used in terrestrial areas, the
language in the supplemental label clarifies the appropriate
circumstances and methodology for that use,” said Philip
Donahoo, ProVM Product Manager.
“Applicators can now work with confidence across a variety of
landscape and waterfronts with just one product in the tank,
which makes use of this effective herbicide even more
efficient.”
For more information on Habitat, please visit
www.vmanswers.com or
contact your local sales representative at 1-800-545-9525.
About the Crop Protection Division
With sales of €3,137 million in 2007, BASF’s Crop Protection
division is a leader in crop protection and a strong partner to
the farming industry providing well-established and innovative
fungicides, insecticides and herbicides. Farmers use these
products and services to improve crop yields and crop quality.
Other uses include public health, structural/urban pest control,
turf and ornamental plants, vegetation management, and forestry.
BASF aims to turn knowledge rapidly into market success. The
vision of BASF’s Crop Protection division is to be the world’s
leading innovator, optimizing agricultural production, improving
nutrition, and thus enhancing the quality of life for a growing
world population. Further information can be found on the web at
www.agro.basf.com.
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Always read and follow label directions.
Habitat® herbicide is a registered trademark of BASF
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