Overview
Touch is a selective, pre-emergence, broad-spectrum herbicide containing Pretilachlor 50% EC for weed management in transplanted rice. It is recommended for the control of annual grasses, sedges and broad-leaved weeds.
Touch is recommended for application within 5 days after transplanting rice. It is applied through a knapsack sprayer fitted with a flat-fan or flood-jet nozzle, using the recommended product dose and spray-water volume.
Key Features
- Pretilachlor 50% EC formulation
- Selective herbicide
- Pre-emergence application
- Broad-spectrum weed management
- Recommended for transplanted rice
- Controls annual grasses, sedges and broad-leaved weeds
- Application within 5 days after transplanting
- Suitable for high-volume spray application using a flat-fan or flood-jet nozzle
Product Benefits
- Provides selective pre-emergence weed management in transplanted rice
- Targets annual grasses, sedges and broad-leaved weeds
- Offers a clearly defined application window after rice transplanting
- Available in a convenient EC formulation for spray application
- Provides crop-specific recommended dose and spray-water volume
Target Pests & Diseases Controlled
| Pest / Disease | Scientific Name | Crop |
|---|---|---|
| Barnyard grass | Echinochloa crus-galli | Transplanted rice |
| Jungle rice | Echinochloa colona | Transplanted rice |
| Smallflower umbrella sedge | Cyperus difformis | Transplanted rice |
| Rice flatsedge | Cyperus iria | Transplanted rice |
| Grasslike fimbry | Fimbristylis miliacea | Transplanted rice |
| False daisy | Eclipta alba | Transplanted rice |
| Ludwigia | Ludwigia parviflora | Transplanted rice |
| Chinese sprangletop | Leptochloa chinensis | Transplanted rice |
| Monochoria | Monochoria vaginalis | Transplanted rice |
| Torpedo grass | Panicum repens | Transplanted rice |
Recommended Crops
Application & Dosage Guide
Use only on the specified crop and according to the recommended dose. Avoid contact with skin, eyes and mouth and avoid inhalation of spray mist. Wear full protective clothing during mixing and spraying. Do not eat, drink, smoke or chew during application. Keep away from foodstuffs, empty food containers and animal feed. Wash contaminated clothing and exposed body parts thoroughly after spraying. Follow applicable pesticide regulations and environmental safety requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Touch Pretilachlor 50% EC?
Touch is a selective, pre-emergence, broad-spectrum herbicide containing Pretilachlor 50% EC for weed management in transplanted rice.
What is the active ingredient in Touch herbicide?
Touch contains Pretilachlor 50% as its active ingredient.
What formulation is Touch?
Touch is formulated as an emulsifiable concentrate (EC).
Which crop is Touch approved for?
Touch is approved for use in transplanted rice.
Which weeds is Touch approved to control?
Touch is recommended for annual grasses, sedges and broad-leaved weeds including Echinochloa crus-galli, Echinochloa colona, Cyperus difformis, Cyperus iria, Fimbristylis miliacea, Eclipta alba, Ludwigia parviflora, Leptochloa chinensis, Monochoria vaginalis and Panicum repens.
What is the recommended dose of Touch for transplanted rice?
The recommended dose is 1000–1500 ml/ha, equivalent to 500–750 g active ingredient per hectare.
How much water is required for Touch application?
The recommended spray-water volume is 500–750 L/ha.
When should Touch be applied?
Touch should be applied within 5 days after transplanting rice as a pre-emergence herbicide.
How should Touch be applied?
Touch should be applied as a high-volume spray using a knapsack sprayer fitted with a flat-fan or flood-jet nozzle.
What type of herbicide is Touch?
Touch is a selective, pre-emergence and broad-spectrum herbicide.
What is the waiting period for Touch?
The recommended waiting period between the last application and harvest is 75–90 days.
What safety precautions should be followed when using Touch?
Wear full protective clothing during mixing and spraying, avoid contact with skin and eyes, avoid inhaling spray mist, and do not eat, drink or smoke during application.