WHAT IS ROUNDUP? It doesn’t matter whether you have a small flower border or vegetable garden, weed infested paths and drives or a large estate, Roundup® weedkiller has just the answer for you. You can choose between the convenience of ready-to-use sprays or great value liquid concentrates. HOW DOES ROUNDUP WORK? Roundup systemic action weed killer is absorbed by the leaves of plants but has no effect in the soil. It is absorbed into the plants sap stream and is then carried to the growing points of the roots and shoots of the plant where it prevents further growth. This ensures that not only the leaves and shoots will die but also the roots. Therefore Roundup will kill almost all weeds and unwanted plants including deeprooted perennials such as Marestail, Bindweed and Nettles. Spray Absorbed & Circulates Weed Dies Ready to Replant WHAT DO I DO? • F or most garden weeds the best time to apply Roundup is when the weeds are actively growing between March and September. • R oundup can be used safely to control weeds before digging, seeding or planting. • F or the best weed control, allow sufficient time for the Roundup to be absorbed before disturbing either the soil or the plant. This is usually one day for annual weeds and one week for perennial weeds. • R oundup is not absorbed through woody tissue so it may be sprayed, with care, around the bases of woody plants. • Treated weeds can be composted without fear of harming future crops. APPLICATION PERIOD Weather permitting, use Roundup any time between February and November. J F M A M J J A S O N D HOW SAFE IS ROUNDUP TO USE? • Childen and pets can play in treated areas once the Roundup has dried. • R oundup is absorbed immediately and degrades in soil so that new plantings can be made the next day. • For more safety information see page 10 & 11. WHAT SHOULD I EXPECT TO HAPPEN AFTER TREATMENT? • Roundup is systemic and kills plants from the ‘inside-out’ therefore the effects can appear to be slow but will be very thorough. Typically, the youngest leaves or shoots turn yellow about one week after treatment, then the rest of the plant turns yellow or brown and dies. Use Fast Action Roundup Ready to Use to see results in just a few days. • The time taken for the symptoms to develop will be dependent on several factors, such as the type of weed being treated, the time of year and speed of growth. • Grasses will always show effects before other plants. Sometimes it can seem that grasses have been killed whilst other weeds have not been affected. • Tough weeds, like nettles and brambles may take up to four weeks to show any signs at all. This is because they will have such extensive root systems but Roundup will kill the weeds… dead, once and for all! 1L Ready to Use 1.5L Ready to Use 3L Ready to Use Tree Stump Killer 140ml Concentrate 5L Pull’n’Spray 5L Pump’n’Go 280ml Concentrate 540ml Concentrate 1000ml Concentrate 3000ml Concentrate • • • • • • • • • • Refills Available Standing trees Tree Stumps Coverage up to 3000m2 Coverage up to 1000m2 Coverage up to 540m2 Coverage up to 280m2 Coverage up to 150m2 Coverage up to 140m2 Spot treat up to 90m2 Spot treat up to 45m2 Spot treat up to 30m2 PRODUCT SELECTOR • • • • FAST ACTION ROUNDUP READY TO USE Premixed for easy and effective weed control Fast Action Roundup Ready to Use 1 litre has a unique 3 in 1 action. 1. Jet to direct onto individual weeds. 2. Spray to cover a wider area. 3. Foam to see where you have already sprayed The unique 1.5 litre bottle is specifically designed to use spraying downwards with ultimate comfort making it easier to direct the spray exactly where you want it. Child-resistant pack. For larger areas the 3 litre pack is just the answer. Unclip the spray gun, pull out the red connector and insert into the red spout on the neck of the bottle, raise it to vertical & turn the sprayer nozzle to open. After use, turn the sprayer nozzle to close, push the connector down and re-clip the sprayer. Child-resistant pack. Roundup Pull ‘n’ Spray is a ready mixed weed killer in a 5 litre container. Simply unclip the sprayer and pull up the hose, push the plug firmly into the yellow handle ensuring the black sealing ring is no longer exposed, slide open the locking collar and pull up the handle once. Press the white button to spray. After use, gently press the handle down to release the pressure and lock the collar. Child-resistant pack. Roundup Pull ‘n’ Spray provides 15 seconds continuous spraying with no need for repeated trigger actions. Child-resistant pack. FAST ACTION ROUNDUP PUMP ‘N’ GO READY TO USE The new Roundup Pump ‘n’ Go sprayer system will give 3 full minutes of continuous spray which is the longest spray action of any ready to use weed killer available thus combining rapid treatment of large areas with the convenience of being ready to use. Using your Pump ‘n’ Go sprayer t Fully pressurised sprayer. 20 pumps provides 3 minutes continuous spraying Treats up to 150 m2 u t Simple to operate Unique extendable lance for more accurate spraying u t Adjustable spray patterns Child safety button means no unauthorised spraying u ROUNDUP GC ® LIQUID CONCENTRATES Great value for larger areas Roundup is also available as a concentrated liquid to mix yourself. This may be preferable if you have a large area to cover and it is available in four sizes ranging from 140m² up to 1000m². 1. Simply remove the security band and squeeze to release the child-resistant measuring cap. Fill the cap to the 20ml mark for quick growing annual weeds and for tougher weeds like Nettles and Bindweed use 40ml. Read the label for full instructions 2. Add this amount to 1 litre of water if you are using a sprayer. If you are using a watering can (fitted with a fine rose or weed killer sprinkler bar) add this amount to 5 litres of water. For that extra large area Roundup Ultra 3000 is now available. This is an extra concentrated form suitable for a coverage of a massive 3000m². Spray Concentrate RRP Total Coverage - X = No. of Tennis Courts Total Volume of Water using a Sprayer Total Volume of Water using a Watering Can 140ml Roundup GC £6.99 140 m² = ½ 7 litres 35 litres 280ml Roundup GC £11.99 280 m² = 1 14 litres 70 litres 540ml Roundup GC £19.99 540 m² = 2 27 litres 135 litres 1 litre Roundup GC £29.99 1000m² = 4 50 litres 250 litres 150 litres 750 litres 1 litre £44.99 Roundup Ultra 3000m² = 12 CAN ROUNDUP KILL TREES AND STUMPS? Along with other unwanted vegetation around the garden, tree saplings and stumps that re-grow can be a real problem. In this situation, Roundup Tree Stump & Root Killer will provide the best solution for you. It comes in an easy to use dispensing bottle which ensures correct mixing every time. Roundup Tree Stump & Root Killer can be applied by using a brush. Pay particular attention to the outer ring of the tree as this is where re-growth will commence. When treating standing trees, make notches in the bark to ensure good penetration and apply using a brush. You can then relax and rest easy in the knowledge that your unwanted vegetation, trees or stumps will soon have died right down to their roots so they cannot grow back. DIFFICULT WEEDS Some weeds are particularly difficult to eradicate, and for these the best approach is to treat them with Roundup around flowering time or at maximum growth. Many of the difficult weeds such as Nettles, Brambles, Thistles and Docks may be treated most effectively at this time. Below are some hints and tips to enable you to get the very best control of some of the more invasive and difficult weeds. 1. Bindweed This is often a problem where the weed is present in borders amongst valued plants. The bindweed needs to be pulled away from cultivated plants and grown up canes in order that spray may be directed at the weeds without affecting other plants. 1 2. Marestail The patented action of Roundup weed killers allows for good penetration even through the waxy coating on Marestail. Use in mid July for best effect and then treat any re-growth which occurs in early September. 3. Ground Elder Ground Elder is a very shallow rooting plant and when treated in the summer months it may well be suffering from drought conditions. In order to get good circulation of the Roundup throughout the plants system, water the weeds a few times during the 10 days prior to treatment. This will undoubtedly improve the effect of Roundup on the weeds. 4. Japanese Knotweed This is the most pernicious of weeds and will require some persistence to eradicate it completely. By mid July the aerial growth may be in excess of 2-3m making spraying somewhat impractical. Therefore, either spray with Roundup or cut back with a scythe when the plants are about 1m high. The resulting re-growth will then be a manageable height to spray in mid-July. 2 3 4 When treating after mid August, cut the stems to a height of 200mm and 40mm above a node. Rupture the central tissue with a screwdriver and apply 10ml of a 20% solution of Roundup Tree Stump & Root Killer into the hollow stem. See label for full instructions. BEST PRACTISES It is always wise to follow a few simple guidelines when using any garden chemicals. 1. Remember! Always read the instructions before you buy and use the product as directed. 2. Children and pets can play in treated areas once the Roundup has dried. 3. To avoid any drift choose a calm, cool day to control your weeds. Choose a dry day to spray as rain within 6 hours of spraying may reduce the effectiveness of the treatment. 4. When using concentrates always wash out the sprayer or watering can after use. Use a separate, labelled sprayer or can for use with weed killers-only to avoid any damage to cultivated plants. Store all weed killers out of the reach of children and animals and preferably in a locked cupboard. 5. Always keep the product in its original container and ensure the labels are securely attached and legible. Always purchase in quantities you will use quickly to avoid long periods of storage. Once diluted, the mixture cannot be stored and any remaining must be disposed of as directed on the product label. 10 6. It is advisable to wear protective clothing, e.g. rubber gloves and old clothes, when mixing and applying garden chemicals. ADDITIONAL SAFETY INFORMATION • D ispose of small quantities of unwanted weed killers by diluting & using on wasteland or bare soil or gravel paths as it does not leave any harmful residues. • L arger quantities should be disposed of properly. Contact the local authority waste disposal section, who will advise on their disposal procedures. • E mpty weed killer containers should be washed out thoroughly and disposed of through normal household waste disposal routes. Garden chemical containers are not suitable for recycling. • R oundup will affect most plants therefore it is important to avoid damaging valued plants with either spray or spray drift. If you do accidentally spray a leaf then simply pick it off, or wash immediately with lots of water • Roundup is a great grass killer… So be careful where you spray! Consumer Products Fast Action Roundup Ready to Use Weedkiller. Contains 7.2g/l glyphosate acid (0.72% w/w) as 9.6 g/l IPA salt of glyphosate in a ready to use solution. [MAPP No.12146 / PCS.01669] Roundup GC. A soluble concentrate containing 120 g/l glyphosate acid (11.3 % w/w) as 162 g/L IPA salt of glyphosate. [MAPP No.12915 / PCS.000856] Roundup Ultra 3000. A soluble concentrate containing 360 g/l glyphosate acid (30.8 % w/w) as 486 g/L IPA salt of glyphosate. [MAPP No.08172] Roundup Tree Stump & Root Killer. A soluble concentrate containing 360 g/l glyphosate acid (30.8 % w/w) as 486 g/L IPA salt of glyphosate. [MAPP No.08172] Always read the label. Use pesticides safely. Roundup® is a registered Trademark of Monsanto Technology LLC. 11 www.roundup-garden.com Telephone from UK 0870 530 1010 Telephone from ROI 00 44 870 530 1010 Monsanto Roundup Lawn & Garden Salisbury House Weyside Park Catteshall Lane Godalming Surrey GU7 1XE
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