Sumet Pro - Metsulfuron Methyl 10% + Chlorimuron Ethyl 10% WP - FMC
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Sumet Pro - Metsulfuron Methyl 10% + Chlorimuron Ethyl 10% WP - FMC
Product details
Sumet Pro by FMC
Metsulfuron methyl 10% + Chlorimuron ethyl 10% WP for labelled broadleaf weeds and sedges in rice.
What it controls: Broadleaf weeds and sedges in rice, using the programme for the crop establishment method.
When to use it: Transplanted rice: 3 days after transplanting (pre-emergence) or 21–25 days after transplanting (post-emergence). Direct-sown puddled rice: 20 days after sowing.
What to include: Foliar application with high-volume spray equipment and non-ionic surfactant at the label’s 2 ml/L water.
Why Choose This Product? Key Benefits
- 🍃Broadleaf weed control: Targets the listed broadleaf weeds in rice, with species matched to each programme.
- 🌾Sedge control: Includes the listed rice sedges as well as broadleaf weeds.
- 🌱Direct-sown rice option: A separate programme is provided for direct-sown rice under puddled conditions.
- 🌾Two transplanted-rice windows: Transplanted rice has separate pre-emergence and post-emergence timings; select the matching programme.
- 🌱Stops susceptible weed growth: Systemic action interferes with essential amino-acid formation and growth in susceptible weeds.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand Name | Sumet Pro by FMC |
| Technical Name | Metsulfuron methyl 10% + Chlorimuron ethyl 10% WP |
| HRAC MoA Code | Group 2: ALS inhibitors |
| Chemical Group | Sulfonylureas |
| Formulation | WP: wettable powder |
| Toxicity Label | Follow the warning band and protective measures on the supplied pack. |
How It Works: Mode of Action
This systemic herbicide targets broadleaf weeds and sedges rather than insects.
- Uptake: The herbicide has foliar and soil activity.
- Amino-acid inhibition: It inhibits formation of essential amino acids in susceptible weeds.
- Growth arrest: Cell division in shoot and root growing points is disrupted.
A change of brand alone does not change the active ingredient or its mode-of-action group.
Target Crops & Pests
| Crop | Target Pest(s) |
|---|---|
| Rice |
Direct-sown rice, puddled conditions
Transplanted rice, post-emergence
Transplanted rice, pre-emergence
|
Keep each named crop and target together; a listing for one crop does not extend to other crops.
Dosage & Application Guide
Dosage per Acre, Litre, & Pre-Harvest Interval (PHI)
| Crop | Dose (g / Acre) | Water (L / Acre) | Dose (g / Litre) | PHI (Days) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Direct-sown rice, puddled conditions | Approx. 8.09 20 g/ha |
Approx. 121.4 300 L/ha |
See note* | 90 |
| Transplanted rice, post-emergence | Approx. 8.09 20 g/ha |
Approx. 121.4 300 L/ha |
See note* | 90 |
| Transplanted rice, pre-emergence | Approx. 8.09 20 g/ha |
Approx. 121.4 300 L/ha |
See note* | 90 |
Timing: transplanted rice pre-emergence, 3 days after transplanting; transplanted rice post-emergence, 21–25 days after transplanting; direct-sown rice under puddled conditions, 20 days after sowing.
* No calculated per-litre product rate is supplied. Use the matched product and water rates for each area. The separate 2 ml/L rate is for the non-ionic surfactant, not Sumet Pro.
How to Apply: Best Practices
- Route and equipment: Apply as a foliar spray using high-volume equipment such as a knapsack, rocking or foot sprayer, with a flat-fan or flood-jet nozzle.
- Surfactant: Add non-ionic surfactant at 2 ml per litre of water as specified in the leaflet. This is not the herbicide’s product rate.
- Re-entry: Do not enter treated crops for 24 hours.
- Stewardship: Keep application within the matched rice establishment method, weed spectrum and timing. Protect nearby crops from drift.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Sumet Pro contain?Metsulfuron methyl 10% + Chlorimuron ethyl 10% WP.
What type of product is it?Post-emergence herbicide for rice.
Are the pre- and post-emergence timings interchangeable?No. Use 3 days after transplanting for the pre-emergence programme, or 21–25 days after transplanting for the post-emergence programme, with their respective weed lists.
Is 2 ml/L the Sumet Pro rate?No. It is the leaflet’s non-ionic surfactant rate. Sumet Pro itself is measured in grams for the treated area.
Can I mix it with another product?Do not assume universal compatibility. Use only a mixture permitted for the exact products and crop.
Safety & Disclaimer
Read and follow the supplied label and leaflet, including harvest and re-entry restrictions.
Keep in the original labelled container away from children, food, feed and water. Never reuse the container for household purposes.
Avoid contact, inhalation and environmental contamination. Seek medical attention promptly if exposure causes illness, taking the product label.