How the active ingredient works
Glyphosate
Glyphosate blocks an enzyme called EPSPS, which is essential to the shikimate pathway in plants. This pathway helps plants produce certain amino acids needed for growth.
When the enzyme is inhibited:
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Essential amino-acid production is disrupted.
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Growth and development gradually stop.
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Susceptible weeds progressively decline and die.
Glyphosate is systemic, meaning it can move from treated foliage to growing points and other parts of the plant. Results are usually gradual rather than immediate.
Weeds it can control
When the weeds are susceptible and the product is used correctly, glyphosate may control:
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Annual grasses: Certain young, actively growing grass weeds.
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Annual broadleaf weeds: Susceptible broadleaf species.
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Perennial weeds: Certain established weeds, depending on species and growth stage.
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Unwanted vegetation on non-crop land: Where permitted by the product label.
The exact weeds controlled depend on the species, application rate and conditions. Do not assume the product controls every weed or is suitable for every crop.
How to use KING KONG Glyphosate 480 SL
| Target weeds or site | Label rate per hectare |
|---|---|
| Annual weeds | 2–4 litres |
| Perennial weeds | 3–4 litres |
| Certain aquatic weeds | 4 litres |
| Common reed (Phragmites) | 6 litres |
| Cereals, as listed on the label | 2–3 litres |
| Plantation crops | 3–4 litres |
| Fruit trees and orchards | 3–5 litres |
| Sugarcane eradication | 6–8 litres |
| Non-crop areas | 4–5 litres |
Application steps
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Identify the target weeds and confirm the intended site is approved.
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Apply to actively growing weeds under suitable weather conditions.
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Measure and mix the herbicide according to the approved label.
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Use a properly calibrated sprayer and direct the spray onto the target vegetation.
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Avoid drift or contact with desirable plants.
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Follow all label requirements for protective equipment, rain-free periods and re-entry.
Do not apply near water or to aquatic weeds unless the product’s current registration explicitly permits that use.
Key features and benefits
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Systemic weed-control action.
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Glyphosate formulation stated as 480 g/L SL.
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Can control susceptible annual and perennial weeds.
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Useful for approved non-crop vegetation management.
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Works by disrupting an essential plant growth pathway.
Safety and storage
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Wear the protective clothing, gloves, footwear and eye protection required by the label.
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Avoid contact with skin and eyes and avoid inhaling spray mist.
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Prevent drift onto neighbouring crops, gardens and sensitive vegetation.
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Do not contaminate ponds, waterways or drainage channels.
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Keep out of reach of children and away from food and animal feed.
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Store in the original, closed container in a secure location.
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Follow the label’s first-aid, spill-cleanup and disposal instructions.
