Betanal® Quattro -: a new approach for weed control in sugar beet

Betanal((R)) Quattro - a new approach for weed control in sugar beet For about 30 years, the active ingredients Ethofumesat, Phenmedipham and Desmedipham (brands: Betanal((R)) Progress OF and Betanal((R)) expert), combined with Metamitron (brands: Tornado((R))/Goltix((R))) are the basic herbicidal actives for weed control in sugar beet. In line with the continuous development of the Betanal family, Bayer CropScience Deutschland is mid-term going to offer a premix, that contains these four active ingredients. The actives combine favourably leaf activity with residual efficacy. Under the brand Betanal Quattro the actives are formulated in an userfriendly suspo-emulsion; at a rate of 2 l/ha the product controls a broad spectrum of dicot weeds, combined with excellent plant safety. The selectivity of Betanal Quattro is superior to the very plant safe existing standard, which makes it best choice in the case of susceptible crop conditions. Experiences of several years are reported; based on these data, the technical position for Betanal Quattro is discussed.