Fiesta Forte - Pretilachlor 6% + Pyrazosulfuron Ethyl 0.15% GR - FMC
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Fiesta Forte - Pretilachlor 6% + Pyrazosulfuron Ethyl 0.15% GR - FMC
Product details
Fiesta Forte Herbicide by FMC
Pretilachlor 6% + Pyrazosulfuron ethyl 0.15% GR. A pre-emergence granular herbicide for transplanted paddy.
What it controls: Listed grass, broadleaf and sedge weeds in transplanted paddy.
When to use it: Use only in transplanted paddy within the stated 0–3 days after transplanting.
What to include: Match the exact Pretilachlor 6% + Pyrazosulfuron ethyl 0.15% GR pack to its crop-specific instructions. Do not substitute another formulation or brand dose.
Why Choose This Product? Key Benefits
- 🌾Early weed control: The leaflet places application at 0–3 days after transplanting, before an established weed infestation develops.
- 🌱Grass targets: Barnyard grasses and Leptochloa are named in the transplanted-paddy weed spectrum.
- 🎯Broadleaf and sedge targets: The mixture also lists Eclipta, Ludwigia, Monochoria, Cyperus and Fimbristylis weeds.
- 💧Direct granular application: Uniform broadcasting avoids a spray-tank dilution programme. The leaflet expressly says not to use it as a liquid spray.
- 🧪Two active ingredients: The mixture combines two different herbicidal target sites, while retaining one crop-specific application programme.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand Name | Fiesta Forte by FMC |
| Technical Name | Pretilachlor 6% + Pyrazosulfuron ethyl 0.15% GR |
| HRAC MoA Code | Groups 15 + 2: very-long-chain fatty-acid synthesis and ALS inhibition |
| Chemical Group | Chloroacetamide + sulfonylurea |
| Formulation | GR: granules for field broadcasting |
| Toxicity Label | Use the current pack warning panel and prescribed protective equipment. |
How It Works: Mode of Action
A pre-emergence granular herbicide for transplanted paddy.
- Granules distributed: The labelled granules are broadcast uniformly in transplanted paddy.
- Pretilachlor component: Pretilachlor inhibits very-long-chain fatty-acid synthesis, interfering with development of susceptible emerging weeds.
- Pyrazosulfuron component: Pyrazosulfuron ethyl inhibits ALS, disrupting production of essential amino acids and weed growth.
A mode-of-action group describes biological action, not a safety rating. A different brand containing the same active ingredient is not a different mode of action. Follow label limits and a locally appropriate resistance-management programme.
Target Crops & Pests
| Crop | Target Pest(s) |
|---|---|
| Transplanted paddy |
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Use only the crop and target combinations authorised on the supplied Indian pack. A crop listing does not establish a dose for a different crop or use.
Dosage & Application Guide
Read product amount, water, application route and harvest interval as one crop-specific instruction. No per-tank quantity is inferred from tank capacity.
Dosage per Acre, Litre, & Pre-Harvest Interval (PHI)
| Crop | Dose (kg / Acre) | Water (L / Acre) | Dose (kg / Litre) | PHI (Days) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transplanted paddy | Approx. 4.05 kg/acre | Not applicable — direct granules | Not applicable — granules | 83 days |
Original label rate: 10 kg/ha, approximately 4.05 kg/acre. Uniformly broadcast at 0–3 days after transplanting using a granule applicator, mechanical dispenser or gloved hand.
The leaflet expressly prohibits use as a liquid spray. No spray-water or per-litre recipe applies to this granular instruction. Follow your pack leaflet for field-water management.
How to Apply: Best Practices
- Crop and stage: Use only in transplanted paddy within the stated 0–3 days after transplanting.
- Measure area: Measure 10 kg per hectare, or the approximate acre equivalent shown, against the actual treated area.
- Distribute uniformly: Use a granule applicator, mechanical dispenser or gloved hand to broadcast evenly.
- Do not make a spray: Do not dissolve or suspend these GR granules for liquid spraying.
- Protection and harvest: Wear the prescribed hat, long sleeves, trousers, shoes and gloves. Avoid exposure and preserve the 83-day harvest interval.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Is Fiesta Forte a spray?No. The labelled GR product is broadcast as granules. The leaflet explicitly says it should not be used as a liquid spray.
2. Can it be used in direct-seeded rice?This description supports transplanted paddy only. Do not transfer the crop and timing instruction to direct-seeded rice.
3. When is it applied?The cited label specifies uniform broadcasting 0–3 days after transplanting. It is not a late rescue treatment for large, established weeds.
4. What is the waiting period?The cited transplanted-paddy row specifies 83 days from the last application to harvest.
5. Does the two-active mixture remove resistance risk?No. It combines HRAC Groups 15 and 2, but repeated reliance on the same groups can still select resistance. Follow the pack and a locally appropriate weed-management plan.
Safety & Disclaimer
Read the label and leaflet supplied with the pack. Follow protective equipment, storage, re-entry, first-aid and disposal directions. Keep the original container secured away from children, food and animal feed. Avoid skin and eye contact and inhalation.
If exposure or illness occurs, stop work and seek medical assistance with the product label. Do not use this description to diagnose or treat poisoning. Avoid contaminating water bodies and do not reuse pesticide containers.