BLEED K.E., (Clethodim, 120 g/l.)

The Biochemistry of Clethodim: Selective Control

BLADE E.C. is powered by clethodim, a cyclohexanedione-class herbicide that specifically targets the enzyme acetyl-CoA carboxylase (ACCase) in grasses. By inhibiting this enzyme, the herbicide effectively shuts down lipid synthesis in the meristematic tissues of weed species. In practical terms, this leads to an immediate cessation of growth. Because the product is systemic, it translocates through the phloem to reach underground rhizomes, effectively killing perennials like couch grass (Elymus repens) from the roots up.

Technical Specifications and Application Insights

The formulation of BLADE E.C. as an Emulsifiable Concentrate (EC) is engineered for optimal penetration. The active ingredient must bypass the leaf cuticle to reach the vascular system, and the EC formulation ensures stable droplet formation and superior spreading on the target surface. BLADE E.C. is a selective post-emergence herbicide, meaning it differentiates between the metabolism of grassy weeds and the physiological pathways of broad-leaf crops such as soybeans, sunflowers, rapeseed, and fodder beets.

• Spectrum of Activity: Highly effective against troublesome annual and perennial grasses, including barnyard grass and wild oats.
• Flexible Dosing: With a rate range of 0.4–1.6 L/ha, growers can fine-tune the application intensity based on the growth stage of the infestation.
• Systemic Efficacy: A single application per season is designed to provide full-cycle control, significantly reducing the pesticide footprint compared to multi-application programs.

Manufactured by Agricopter Asia Limited, BLADE E.C. relies on a high-purity formulation that ensures safety for the crop when applied according to the label. As a foliar-applied herbicide, it requires active weed growth to be effective; under these conditions, the translocation process is at its peak, ensuring that the clethodim is distributed to all growing points of the weed, resulting in irreversible tissue necrosis.