Puma Super

Managing Cereal Weeds: The Practical Role of Puma Super

In intensive cereal production, grass weeds like wild oats (Avena fatua) and foxtail species are significant yield robbers. Puma Super from Bayer is a highly effective, selective herbicide designed for post-emergence control in winter and spring wheat, barley, rye, and triticale. It is the go-to tool for growers looking to secure their yield by eliminating weed competition during the critical crop growth stages.

Selective Power Through Chemistry

The secret behind Puma Super's efficacy lies in its safener, mefenpyr-diethyl. This allows the herbicide to act with high selectivity; it targets weeds while the crop remains unharmed. The active ingredient, fenoxaprop-P-ethyl, is a systemic herbicide that is absorbed through the leaves, effectively stopping weed development at the cellular level.

On-Farm Application Strategies

• Targeting Wild Oats: Puma Super is an industry standard for clearing wild oats from cereal stands, providing a clean start for the crop.
• Foxtail Control: Highly effective against green and yellow foxtail, making it essential for fields where pre-emergence soil treatments may have failed.
• Crop Safety: Being a selective herbicide, it can be applied during the tillering stage of the crop without causing growth stagnation, which is vital for maintaining yield potential.

Application Insights: Formulated as an oil-in-water emulsion, the product provides excellent leaf coverage and penetration. With a dosage rate ranging from 0.5 to 1.0 L/ha, it offers flexibility based on the weed pressure density. As a systemic herbicide, it halts weed competition shortly after application. With a pre-harvest interval of just 1 day, it fits seamlessly into tight operational schedules during the growing season.