Where to use ChikaraFor use on surfaces not intended to bear vegetation, permeable surfacesoverlying soil or on hard surfaces composed of gravel or railway ballast.This wide variety of amenity situations, offers a high level of versatility andcost savings.

Areas include:

Fence lines Cemeteries Park obstacles & furniture

Highways & drives Industrial sites Electricity sub stations

Oil & gas storage sites Housing estates Railway tracks

Sewerage & water works Power stations Golf courses & schools

Chikara can be used effectively BEFORE the laying of such surfaces astennis courts and asphalt driveways. Treat immediately before laying downthe surface to prevent weeds germinating and breaking through thesurface.

Note: If weeds have emerged at the time of application, Chikara shouldbe mixed with the recommended rate of glyphosate, depending on theweed size and species present.

Chikara cannot be used on non-porous, man made surfaces such aspaved areas, concrete, tarmac car parks and footpaths AND must not beused around non-target amenity vegetation.

Season-long controlJust one application of Chikara at the labelled rate of 150g/ha can giveup to 5 months control…and anecdotal evidence shows even longerperiods of control are achieved.

MAPP 14189. Contains 25% w/w flazasulfuron (250g/kg)

Chikara is a systemic and residualgranular herbicide for the control ofannual and perennial weeds on natural or permeable surfaces notintended to bear vegetation� Pre-emergent and early post emergent* activity� Systemic and residual mode of action� Long lasting and broad spectrum weed control� Easy to mix water dispersible granules� Low application rate for cost-effective control

Long lasting control

How Chikara worksChikara is absorbed by the plant roots and shoots and is translocatedthrough the xylem and phloem to the meristematic zone where it inhibitsacetolactate synthase, a key enzyme involved in amino-acid synthesis.

Following application, Chikara moves into the upper surface layers of thesoil but does not inhibit seed germination. When plant roots and shootsemerge from the seed they absorb the active ingredient from thesurrounding soil. The seedlings may at first appear to develop normally untilthey reach the 2-3 leaf stage. Many affected weed seedlings may neveremerge above soil level but those that do will exhibit yellowing orreddening of the leaves, become necrotic and die rapidly.

Because of Chikara’s broad spectrum of activity and its long lastingcontrol, initial ‘knock-down’ of the weed is achieved, followed by a longperiod of residual control of both broad leaved weeds and grasses. Theproducts versatility is increased by the fact that it can be tank mixed withapproved formulations of glyphosate to control established weeds.

POSITIVE ENVIRONMENTAL PROFILEChikara combines effective weed control with operatorsafety and low environmental risk. It has both a lowapplication rate and low level of active ingredient yet

still provides excellent efficacy in controlling weeds. Chikara presents anegligible risk to birds, bees, mammals, fish and aquatic invertebrateswhen used as directed on the product label.

SUSTAINABLE USE DIRECTIVE 2012Chikara applications:� Sustainable and integrated use of pesticides� Promotion of low input regimes� Reducing risks and impact on human health and the

environment� Provisions to protect water

Risk reduction� Cost effective and low risk

alternative to repeatstrimming or multipleglyphosate spraying

� No HAV’s* to record

� Low level active ingredientloading

� HSE requires employers toreduce risk wherever possible

� Full product support

� Onsite training if required

Avoid spray drift and treatment of shallow rooted specimens. Do not sprayclose to non-target vegetation, i.e valued trees, shrubs, shallow rootedplants and flower beds.

Chikara is a LERAP B pesticide – do not allow spray from a knapsack to fallwithin 1 metre of the top of a bank of any static or flowing water body.Aim away from the water.

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*HAV – Hand, Arm Vibration

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pre-emergent actionsystemic action residual action

long-lasting actionlow dose action

The all-action herbicide for tough weeds

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov DecC H I K A R A

C H I K A R A + G L Y P H O S A T E

How to use ChikaraApplied at any time of the year. However best resultsare achieved when sprayed in early spring beforeweeds germinate. Where the site has established weedsChikara should be tank-mixed with an appropriateamount of a glyphosate-based herbicide. Apply whenweeds are small and actively growing.

RATE OF APPLICATION

KNAPSACK USE

It is recommended that the knapsack is fitted with a 1bar flow regulator + Polijet ANO.6 deflector nozzle (0.5mswath width). Applications should be made at aforward walking speed of 3mph. This combination willdeliver 150 litres/ha of spray solution applying a coarse,low drift spray quality. Each 15 litre of spray solution willcover 1,000 sq.m.

Ensure that the knapsack or power sprayer tanks arethoroughly washed out with an ammonium basedcleaning agent before undertaking any other sprayingoperation as traces of Chikara may cause harm toother susceptible plants sprayed later.

Where the site has established weeds, Chikara shouldbe tank-mixed with an appropriate amount of aglyphosate based herbicide. Apply when weeds aresmall and actively growing.

* Nozzle and regulator packs can be purchased fromRigby Taylor.

Equipment Rate of Chikara Water volume Area

Power sprayer 150g 200-600 litres 1 ha

Knapsack sprayer 15g 15 1,000m2

BramblesBurdock Cat’s ear Common birds-foot trefoilCreeping buttercupCommon chickweedCommon nettleCommon ragwortCreeping thistleDandelionGroundselDove’s footCranesbillHawkweedHogweedJapanese knotweed(young, immature plantswhich are not established)

KnotgrassPlantains

Red cloverRed dead-nettleRosebay willowherbShepherd’s purseSilverweedSmall nettleWhite cloverWillowherbYarrow

GRASSES

Barren bromeBristly foxtailCockspur grassCrabgrassGreen foxtailItalian ryegrassPerennial ryegrassRough meadow grassSmooth meadow grass(partial control)

Use plant protection products safely. Always read the label and product information before use.Further product information may be found on the Rigby Taylor website.Chikara is a registered trademark of Ishihara Sangyo Kaisha Ltd (ISK), Japan

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WEEDS CONTROLLED

Chikara controls a wide range of broad-leaved weedsand grasses, including:

PACK DETAILS

Pack sizes: 15g and 150 gPack coverage: 50g bottle treats 3,333 sq.m

150g bottle treats 10,000 sq.m

FLEXIBILITY OF USE

Chikara offers local authorities and contractors a positive way of reducing costs, whilst stillmaintaining effective weed control.

Comparing the costs of season long control of weeds with Chikara, compared to multiple visits forstrimming and/or repeat spray applications of glyphosate, there are potentially major savings tobe made.

Application/Operation Cost (average purchase/labour cost)

1 x Chikara + glyphosate* spray treatment 4 pence/sq. metre

3 x glyphosate only treatments 7 pence/sq. metre

12 x strimming operations 84 pence/sq. metre

Compared to strimming a massive saving of 0.80p/sq.metre or £8,000/hectare is achieved!

* Required where there is existing vegetation

Cost effective weed control – the real savings

Rigby Taylor Limited Regional Offices16 Rivington House, Horwich Loco Estate, Horwich, Lancs BL6 5UE. Tel: (01204) 677777. Fax: (01204) 6777152, The J4 Estate, Doman Road, Camberley, Surrey GU15 3LB. Tel: (01276) 676833. Fax: (01276) 682396Newbridge Industrial Estate, Clifton Hall Road, Newbridge, Midlothian EH28 8PJ. Tel: (0131) 333 3344. Fax: (0131) 333 3399

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