{"product_id":"pistol-5l","title":"Pistol Herbicide","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePistol\u003csup\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e - MAPP no. 18854\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eActive Ingredients: 40g\/l diflufenican and 250g\/l glyphosate.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePackaging may vary\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth colspan=\"2\"\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHerbicide\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProduct Name\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePistol®\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMAPP No.\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18854\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eActive Substances\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiflufenican and glyphosate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFormulation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuspension concentrate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAreas of Use\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNatural surfaces not intended to bear vegetation, permeable surfaces overlying soil, hard surfaces (railway ballast only)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAmateur\/Professional\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProfessional\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"app-window\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth colspan=\"12\"\u003eApplication Window\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFeb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApr\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMay\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJun\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJul\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAug\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSep\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOct\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNov\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDec\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003csvg style=\"width: 1.5rem; height: 1.5rem;\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\u003e\n  \u003cpath d=\"m4.5 12.75 6 6 9-13.5\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003csvg style=\"width: 1.5rem; height: 1.5rem;\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\u003e\n  \u003cpath d=\"m4.5 12.75 6 6 9-13.5\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003csvg style=\"width: 1.5rem; height: 1.5rem;\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\u003e\n  \u003cpath d=\"m4.5 12.75 6 6 9-13.5\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003csvg style=\"width: 1.5rem; height: 1.5rem;\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\u003e\n  \u003cpath d=\"m4.5 12.75 6 6 9-13.5\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003csvg style=\"width: 1.5rem; height: 1.5rem;\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\u003e\n  \u003cpath d=\"m4.5 12.75 6 6 9-13.5\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003csvg style=\"width: 1.5rem; height: 1.5rem;\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\u003e\n  \u003cpath d=\"m4.5 12.75 6 6 9-13.5\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; cell-padding: 5px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeeds Controlled\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"xo-gallery\" data-id=\"51\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePistol\u003csup\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e is a fast acting and effective \u003cspan\u003etotal herbicide for pre- and post-emergent application, \u003c\/span\u003ewhich both controls existing broad-leaved and grass weeds and provides ongoing residual activity to prevent new weeds from germinating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt controls a broad spectrum of annual and perennial broad-leaved weeds on natural surfaces not intended to bear vegetation, permeable surfaces overlying soil, and hard surfaces (railway ballast only). It can be applied once per year at a rate of 4.5l\/ha.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"Rosate\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pitchcare.com\/products\/rosate-360-tf-glyphosate-weed-killer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0582\/7359\/5435\/files\/Pitchcare-Rosate-graphic-2024_240x240.jpg?v=1728637758\" alt=\"\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePistol\u003csup\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e is rainfast within one hour, increasing potential spraying opportunities. In addition, the residual activity means that herbicide application frequency is reduced as surfaces can stay weed free for up to six months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"PPE\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pitchcare.com\/collections\/safety-equipment-and-apparel\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0582\/7359\/5435\/files\/PPE-icon-graphic-2_240x240.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe systemic action of glyphosate means that it is translocated throughout the whole plant, proving effective control of both seedlings and established weeds. Diflufenican is a residual active substance which sticks to the surfaces forming a barrier which prevents weed germination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 5 litre bottle is sufficient to treat 1.1ha.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTarget Species\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePistol\u003csup\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e gives post-emergence control of both seedlings and established weeds as well as pre-emergence control by forming a surface barrier that prevents germination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA selection of the plant species that are controlled by Pistol® are listed below\u003c\/b\u003e (please read the label for the full species list):\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGrasses\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAnnual Herbs\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePerennial Herbs\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWoody Plants\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAnnual meadow-grass \u003ci\u003e(Poa annua)\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003eCouch grass \u003ci\u003e(Agropyron repens)\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003eRough stalked meadow-grass \u003ci\u003e(Poa trivialis)\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAnnual nettle \u003ci\u003e(Urticaria urens)\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003eCanadian fleabane \u003ci\u003e(Erigeron canadensis)\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003eChickweed \u003ci\u003e(Stellaria media)\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003eCommon groundsel \u003ci\u003e(Senecio vulgaris)\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003eFat hen \u003ci\u003e(Chenopodium album)\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003eMayweed \u003ci\u003e(Tripleurospermum inodorum \u0026amp; Matricaria recutita)\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003eKnotgrasses \u003ci\u003e(Polygonum spp)\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003eRed dead nettle \u003ci\u003e(Lamium purpureum)\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eButtercup \u003ci\u003e(Ranunculus spp)\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003eMouse-eared chickweed \u003ci\u003e(Cerastium fontanum)\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003eCommon daisy \u003ci\u003e(Bellis perennis)\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003eRagwort \u003ci\u003e(Senecio jacobaea)\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003eCranesbill \u003ci\u003e(Geranium spp)\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e*Dandelion \u003ci\u003e(Taraxacum officinale)\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e*Dock \u003ci\u003e(Rumex spp)\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003eField forget-me-knot \u003ci\u003e(Myosotis arvensis)\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003ePerennial thistle \u003ci\u003e(Cirsium spp)\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003ePlantain \u003ci\u003e(Plantagao spp)\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003eSow thistle \u003ci\u003e(Sonchus spp)\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003eSpeedwell \u003ci\u003e(Veronica spp)\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003eWillowherb \u003ci\u003e(Epilobium spp)\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCinquefoil \u003ci\u003e(Potentilla fruticosa)\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*Perennial weeds such as dandelions and docks emerging from established root-stocks after application will not be controlled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInstructions for use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhere to use\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor use on:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural surfaces not intended to bear vegetation - \u003ci\u003eAreas of soil or natural outcroppings of rock that are not intended to bear vegetation\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePermeable surfaces overlying soil - \u003ci\u003eAny man-made permeable surface (excluding railway ballast) that overlies soil and is not intended to bear vegetation\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHard surfaces (railway ballast only) - \u003ci\u003eAny railway ballast impermeable surface that is not intended to bear vegetation\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhen to use\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePistol\u003csup\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e can be applied from February until the end of July when weeds are actively growing and have not begun the process of natural dieback.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow to use\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; height: 215.531px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 39.1875px;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 16.0983%; height: 39.1875px;\"\u003eMaximum Treatments\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 12.5342%; height: 39.1875px;\"\u003ePack Coverage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 18.9838%; height: 39.1875px;\"\u003eApplication Method\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 15.1004%; height: 39.1875px;\"\u003eApplication Rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 10.7236%; height: 39.1875px;\"\u003eWater Volume\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 19.2604%; height: 39.1875px;\"\u003eSpray Quality\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 58.7812px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd rowspan=\"3\" style=\"width: 16.0983%; height: 176.344px;\"\u003e1 per annum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd rowspan=\"3\" style=\"width: 12.5342%; height: 176.344px;\"\u003e1.1 ha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 18.9838%; height: 58.7812px;\"\u003eConventional knapsack sprayer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 15.1004%; height: 58.7812px;\"\u003e4.5l\/ha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 10.7236%; height: 58.7812px;\"\u003e200-500 l\/ha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 19.2604%; height: 58.7812px;\"\u003eCoarse\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 58.7812px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 18.9838%; height: 58.7812px;\"\u003eVehicle mounted sprayer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 15.1004%; height: 58.7812px;\"\u003e4.5l\/ha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 10.7236%; height: 58.7812px;\"\u003e200-500 l\/ha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 19.2604%; height: 58.7812px;\"\u003eThree star drift reduction nozzles\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 58.7812px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 18.9838%; height: 58.7812px;\"\u003eKnapsack with CDA applicator\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 15.1004%; height: 58.7812px;\"\u003e4.5l\/ha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 10.7236%; height: 58.7812px;\"\u003e200-500 l\/ha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 19.2604%; height: 58.7812px;\"\u003eVolume Median Diameter at least 300 microns\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd half the required water or carrier to the spray tank\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStart gentle agitation and add the required amount of Pistol\u003csup\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e to the spray tank\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMix and top-up the spray tank with water to the required level\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse immediately\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor maximum persistence do not cultivate or rake the area following application\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAdditional Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not use if an impermeable membrane lies between the porous surface and the soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep an unsprayed buffer zone of 6m around surface water bodies when using vehicle-mounted spraying equipment (2m for handheld equipment)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not apply when plants are growing under stress conditions such as drought or water-logging or in windy conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid drift onto non-target plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAllow 6 months before sowing or planting any subsequent crops and plough or dig the soil thoroughly to reduce any risk of damage to the plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavy rain following application can wash the herbicide onto sensitive areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePre-emergence activity is lower when the soil organic matter content is greater than 10% or where organic matter has built up on the surface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnly use a carrier when applying through a CDA applicator\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not apply over drains or in drainage channels, gullies or similar structures for moving water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eActive substances\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDiflufenican\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBio-Chemical Mode of Action:\u003c\/b\u003e Diflufenican belongs to the inhibition of pigment synthesis group of herbicides.\u003cbr\u003ePigment inhibitors work by interfering with pigment production, leaving the chlorophyll unprotected from sunlight. As a result, the cell contents are destroyed rapidly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMobility:\u003c\/b\u003e Diflufenican is a residual herbicide with xylem mobile activity which means that as susceptible plants come into contact with the active substance, it is absorbed through the leaves and roots then moves upwards through the plant within the xylem (water conducting tissues).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eApplication timing:\u003c\/b\u003e Pigment inhibitors should be applied pre– or early post-emergence. They are most effective when target plants are small.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eGlyphosate\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBio-Chemical Mode of Action:\u003c\/b\u003e Glyphosate belongs to the Inhibition of Enolpyruvyl Shikimate Phosphate Synthase (ESPS) group of herbicides. \u003cbr\u003eESPS herbicides work by shutting down the shikimate pathway which is used in the production of the proteins it needs to grow and survive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMobility:\u003c\/b\u003e Glyphosate is a systemic penetrant which means that the active substance can be translocated downwards through the plant within the phloem (sugar conducting tissues) and upwards through the plant within the xylem (water conducting tissues).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eApplication timing:\u003c\/b\u003e ESPS herbicides are best applied when the weeds are actively growing. They are generally more effective when target plants are younger and in their vegetative phases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eResistance:\u003c\/b\u003e As of 2018, 38 weed species distributed across 37 countries and in 34 different crop and 6 non-crop situations had been identified.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bayer","offers":[{"title":"1L","offer_id":40957015425067,"sku":"9084","price":54.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"5L","offer_id":40957015392299,"sku":"6350","price":198.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0582\/7359\/5435\/files\/Pistol-Bottle-Retouch-TRANSPARENT-BG-HI-RES_3a9e842d-6180-4bfc-bfa7-c529186c78fb.png?v=1701103285","url":"https:\/\/checkout.pitchcare.com\/products\/pistol-5l","provider":"Pitchcare","version":"1.0","type":"link"}