Gilardo

• ⏱️ Rapid Rainfastness: Absorbs into the plant system within just 2 hours, making it perfect for the unpredictable monsoon (Kharif) season.
• ?️ Superior Crop Safety: Safe for use on Field Corn, Popcorn, and Sweet Corn. It targets weed enzymes without harming the maize plant.
• ⏳ Systemic Action: Moves both up and down within the weed (acropetal and basipetal), killing the plant from the tip to the root to prevent regrowth.
• ?️ Flexible Timing: Offers a wide application window (2–4 leaf stage of weeds), acting as an effective rescue treatment when pre-emergence sprays fail.
• ? Broad Spectrum Control: Effectively eliminates both narrow-leaf grasses (like Barnyard grass) and tough broadleaf weeds (like Congress grass).

Gilardo® works by starving the weed of its natural sun protection. It is an HPPD inhibitor, often called a "bleacher."

1. Absorption: After spraying, the active ingredient is absorbed by the leaves and roots, moving rapidly to the growing points of the weed.
2. Enzyme Blockage: It inhibits the 4-HPPD enzyme, which is essential for creating carotenoids (pigments that protect chlorophyll from sunlight).
3. Bleaching & Death: Without carotenoids, the sunlight destroys the weed's chlorophyll. The weed turns white (bleaches) at the growing tips and dies within days.

Note: You may see slight whitening on maize leaves under stress, but the crop metabolizes the chemical quickly and recovers without yield loss.

The Golden Rule: Always follow the "Dose per Acre" for accurate results. For best results, use the recommended tank mix with Atrazine (Brand name: Etre).

*PHI = Pre-Harvest Interval: The minimum number of days to wait between the last spray and harvesting. Always use the specified adjuvant (MSO) for efficacy.

• Timing: Apply when weeds are at the 2 to 4 leaf stage. This is typically 15–25 days after sowing. Late application leads to poor control.
• Mixing: The use of Methylated Seed Oil (MSO) at 2ml/L water is mandatory. It dissolves the waxy coating on grass leaves, allowing the medicine to enter.
• Coverage: Use a flat fan or floodjet nozzle. Ensure uniform coverage of weed foliage. Do not spray if the crop is under severe drought stress.
• Safety: Always wear PPE (gloves, mask, goggles). Wash hands thoroughly after use. Avoid spray drift to nearby vegetable crops.

Always read and follow the instructions on the official product label. The information provided here is for guidance only. Use personal protective equipment (PPE) during application. Warning: This product may damage fertility or the unborn child. Pregnant women should strictly avoid handling this product.