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Meridian Insecticide

Meridian

Insecticide

Authorisation Number: 
AU - 58185
Pack size: 
1 kg
Composition: 
250 g/kg
Thiamethoxam
Activity Group: 
Group 4A Insecticide
Formulation: 
WG (water dispersible granule)
Country: 
Australia

For the control of African Black Beetle, Argentinian Scarab and Billbug in turf.

MERIDIAN Turf Insecticide achieves the perfect balance of solubility and soil binding. Once correctly applied and washed in, this versatile insecticide has great bioavailability ensuring season long grub control in situations where irrigation is irregular.

 

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PDF icon Meridian Fact Sheet AU (378.68 KB)

Lawns

Turf

Legal warning

 CAUTION | KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN | READ SAFETY DIRECTIONS BEFORE OPENING OR USING

Re-entry Period
  • Re-entry period: DO NOT allow entry into treated areas until the treated areas have been fully irrigated as per Directions for Use, unless wearing chemical resistant footwear and gloves.
  • DO NOT perform hand weeding and/or transplanting for 5 days after application unless wearing chemical resistant gloves. Footwear and gloves must be rinsed after each day’s use.

Precautionary Statements
  • Will irritate the eyes and skin. Avoid contact with eyes and skin. If product in eyes, wash it out immediately with water.
  • FIRST AID: If poisoning occurs contact a doctor or Poisons Information Centre. Phone 131 126.

Personal Protective Equipment
  • When opening the container and preparing the spray wear: cotton overalls buttoned to the neck and wrist over clothing (ie double layer of clothing), a washable hat, elbow-length PVC gloves, goggles.
  • When using the prepared spray wear: cotton overalls buttoned to the neck and wrist over clothing (ie double layer of clothing), a washable hat, elbow-length PVC gloves.
  • Wash hands after use. After each day’s use, wash gloves, goggles and contaminated clothing.

Tank mixing

Add the required amount of MERIDIAN to clean water in half-filled spray tank with the agitator or by-pass in operation. Maintain agitation while filling tank with remainder of water. Agitate whilst spraying.

Mixing and spraying

To be effective MERIDIAN requires to be placed as close to the soil surface as possible. Ensure that equipment is properly calibrated to give an even distribution at the correct volume.

Water volume

Ensure product placement as close to soil surface as possible. Total application volume should not be lower than 500 L/ha.

Pressure

For best results use extremely coarse droplets and white 08 nozzles. Irrigate with 6 to 12 mm of water commencing within 1 hour of application.

  • In a transport emergency dial 000, Police or Fire Brigade.
    For specialist advice in an emergency only, call 1800 033 111 (24 hours).

  • MERIDIAN Turf Insecticide achieves the perfect balance of solubility and soil binding. Once correctly applied and washed in, this versatile insecticide has great bioavailability ensuring season long grub control in situations where irrigation is irregular. 

    Features 

    • Flexible rates with residual control of up to 3 months 
    • Superior bioavailability in soil at lower moisture levels 
    • Can be used on sporting fields, parks, ovals, fairways and other situations with irregular irrigation 

    Benefits 

    • Versatile option that delivers consistent performance 
    • Particularly effective against the 1st and 2nd instar larvae of destructive grub species infesting turf