Awkira - Pyroxasulfone 85% WG - PI Industries
Awkira - Pyroxasulfone 85% WG - PI Industries
Awkira Pyroxasulfone 85% WG Herbicide
Awkira is listed for specific weeds in wheat, maize and soybean. Its wheat guidance describes pre-emergence soil treatment for little seed canary grass (Phalaris minor), including resistant populations. Confirm the complete crop-specific directions separately for maize and soybean.
Why Choose This Product? Key Benefits
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🌱Early weed control: Acts while susceptible weeds are developing, before they emerge.
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🌾Wheat weed management: Targets little seed canary grass (Phalaris minor).
Technical Specifications
| Parameter |
Details |
|---|---|
| Brand / product |
PI Industries / Awkira |
| Active ingredient |
Pyroxasulfone 85% WG |
| Product type |
Pre-emergence herbicide |
| Formulation |
Water-dispersible granules (WG) |
| Application route |
Soil-surface spray |
| Mode-of-action group |
HRAC/WSSA Group 15 |
How It Works
Pyroxasulfone blocks the formation of fats that young weeds need to grow. It is intended for early weed control, not as a rescue treatment for large, established weeds.
Crops & Weeds
| Crop |
Weeds |
|---|---|
| Wheat |
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| Maize (corn) |
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| Soybean |
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Application Precautions
- Numerical programmes remain withheld: the current manufacturer page has an ambiguous harvest-interval column and does not establish complete maize and soybean timing and carrier directions. Do not interpret that unexplained entry as either a harvest interval or water volume, or transfer wheat directions to another crop. Confirm the complete matching supplied-pack programme before use. For wheat, use a level seedbed without large clods or previous-crop residues. A flat-fan nozzle helps cover the soil surface evenly.
- Do not apply in high wind. Avoid walking on wet fields after irrigation, as disturbing the soil can allow weeds to emerge.
- Do not prepare the stock solution in metallic utensils or apply the product mixed with sand or fertiliser.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Awkira for weeds that have already grown large?
No. It is a pre-emergence soil treatment, used before weeds emerge.
Can Awkira be broadcast with fertiliser?
No. Do not use it as a sand or fertiliser mixture.
Safety and Storage
The current PI page identifies a blue triangle, Moderately toxic, with the cautionary word Danger. Wear the prescribed protective clothing, mask, goggles, gloves and boots. Avoid breathing spray and contact with skin or eyes. Wash hands and contaminated clothing with soap and plenty of water after handling; do not eat, drink or smoke during application.
Keep the product in its original closed container, away from children, animals, food and feed. Keep spray, spills and washings out of water bodies. Never reuse empty containers.
Before you use it
Read and follow the supplied product label and accompanying leaflet. Use only for the stated crop, target and application conditions, and observe the applicable dose, waiting periods and precautions.