| Q. |
Is Aim fast? |
| A. |
Aim is very fast-acting. In fact, it's rainfast within one hour. You'll see symptoms of activity within hours of application. |
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| Q. |
How does Aim work? |
| A. |
Aim
is a PPO inhibitor -- using proven chemistry to disrupt the function of
leaves' cell membranes. When applied to cotton, Aim doesn't cause the
plant to die prematurely. Cotton leaves remain on the plant long enough
to form an abscission zone that will result in total leaf drop. |
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| Q. |
What is the active ingredient in Aim?
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| A. |
The
active ingredient in Aim is carfentrazone-ethyl, a chemical in the
aryltriazolinones class. It's a proven chemistry that's been used to
control weeds in a variety of other crops for some time. |
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| Q. |
What formulation and packaging of the product is available?
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| A. |
Aim herbicide is formulated as an emulsifiable concentrate in 32 ounce bottles. |
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| Q. |
When can Aim be applied as a post-direct herbicide? |
| A. |
Aim
herbicide should be applied as a post-directed spray or layby treatment
to actively growing weeds when cotton is a minimum of six inches tall.
Use a hooded spray when the cotton has fewer than 5 or 6 nodes to avoid
contact with the cotton plants. Directed spray can be used for when the
cotton has more than 6 nodes. For plants 12 inches or taller, layby
applications are appropriate, provided there is sufficient bark
development and space between the bottom leaves and the ground. |
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| Q. |
What crops can be rotated following an Aim application?
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| A. |
The
field may only be rotated to another registered crop. For registered
crops, there is no waiting period. For root and leafy vegetables, wait
30 days. All other crops must wait 12 months. |
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| Q. |
As a harvest aid, how effective is Aim? |
| A. |
Data
from university and company experimental trials demonstrate that
including Aim in harvest preparation programs can be very effective
and cost efficient. Aim does a great job of defoliating cotton --
including tough juvenile growth -- while desiccating broadleaves that
can get in the way of harvesting equipment. |
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| Q. |
Does Aim work in cool weather?
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| A. |
Absolutely. Unlike some harvest aids, which become less effective as
temperatures drop, Aim works under a wide temperature range and more
varying environmental conditions. And sticking isn't a problem. Plants
treated with Aim are less likely to have leaves remaining than plants
treated with other harvest aids -- especially in cooler temperatures. |
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| Q. |
Does Aim smell as bad as other harvest aids?
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| A. |
Fortunately, no. Aim provides all the benefits of other harvest aid products without the odor.
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| Q. |
How much can I save by using Aim?
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| A. |
Depending
upon the use rates, Aim harvest aid programs can save up to $2.00
per acre compared to competitive products -- without compromising
effectiveness. |