Mikado

A robust solution for broadleaf weed control in winter rapeseed

Managing weed pressure in winter rapeseed requires precision, especially when dealing with persistent perennial weeds. 'Mikado' by Ruton is a selective, systemic herbicide engineered to tackle the most challenging species. By combining picloram and clopyralid, this formulation offers a dual-action approach that ensures deep systemic control, making it an essential tool for high-yielding crops.

Why choose Mikado for your fields?

• Comprehensive Spectrum: Specifically formulated to eliminate difficult weeds like common lambsquarters, field thistle, cornflower, and various chamomile species that often escape standard treatments.
• Systemic Efficacy: As a foliar-applied herbicide, it is absorbed through the leaves and travels throughout the weed's vascular system, ensuring that even the root systems of perennials are destroyed, preventing regrowth.
• Selective Precision: Mikado is designed as a selective herbicide, allowing it to target competitive weeds without stressing the rapeseed crop, which is vital during the critical growth stages.

Field Application Guidelines

The product comes in a suspension concentrate form, which ensures excellent solubility and uniform distribution of the active ingredients across the leaf surface. With an application rate of 0.5 to 1.0 liters per hectare, Mikado is a highly concentrated and efficient solution. According to the manufacturer, Ruton, the product is limited to one application per season. This requires the agronomist to time the treatment perfectly—ideally targeting weeds during their most active growth phase to maximize the efficacy of this post-emergence herbicide.

Strengths and Considerations: The standout strength of Mikado is its ability to clear fields of notorious weeds like thistle and chamomile. Classified under toxicity class 3, it requires standard handling care. It is an optimal choice for intensive farming operations where the elimination of weed competition is non-negotiable for achieving target yields. By utilizing this product, growers can secure the developmental potential of their rapeseed, ensuring it isn't overshadowed by aggressive, nutrient-robbing weeds.