Pointer 75

Effective Crop Protection: An Expert Look at Pointer 75

In intensive farming, where every yield unit counts, selecting a post-emergence herbicide is a critical decision. «Pointer 75» from the American giant DuPont is a high-precision tool that has become the «gold standard» for controlling broad-leaved weeds in winter wheat, barley, and rye. The product is based on tribenuron-methyl, a sulfonylurea compound that demonstrates systemic activity and superior selectivity.

Why choose Pointer 75?

• Jewel-like Selectivity: The herbicide targets weeds specifically without causing phytotoxicity in cereal crops. It is the optimal choice for fields requiring a quick start without plant stress.
• Controlling Tough Weeds: Its primary strength is the effective neutralization of aggressive weeds like Canada thistle and common lambsquarters. Due to its systemic nature, the herbicide penetrates the weed's growth point, halting cell division almost immediately after uptake.
• Flexibility and Efficiency: A dosage of up to 25 grams per hectare makes it an economically sound solution. The water-dispersible granules dissolve easily without forming residue in the spray tank.

Strengths and Limitations: A significant advantage is its usability at early growth stages and rapid metabolic degradation in the soil, preventing issues for subsequent crops in rotation. A limitation is that the product requires strict adherence to temperature conditions (activity decreases during extreme cold or drought), which is typical for all sulfonylureas. It is best suited for farms practicing high-tech agriculture that aim to achieve clean fields with minimal chemical exposure.