Paraquat Dichloride 24% SL - Dosage & Uses

Pesticide · controls weeds · 12 crops · 65 label claims

Paraquat Dichloride dosage by crop

Registered label doses of Paraquat Dichloride 24% SL: crop, target pest, application method, active ingredient and formulation per hectare, water volume and pre-harvest waiting period
Crop	Pest / disease	Method	a.i. per ha	Formulation per ha	Water (L/ha)	Waiting period (days)
Apple	Rosa Eglantaria · Weeds	Spray	0.75 kg	3.25 ltrs	700-1000	N.A.
Apple	Rosa Moschata · Weeds	Spray	0.5 kg.	2.0ltrs.	500	90
Apple	Rubus Ellipticus · Weeds	Spray	0.75 kg	3.25 ltrs	700-1000	N.A.
Coffee	Ageratum conyzoides · Weeds	Spray	250	1	400	N.A.
Coffee	Ageratum conyzoides · Weeds	Spray	250	1	400	N.A.
Coffee	Borreria Hispida · Weeds	Spray	250	1	400	N.A.
Coffee	Commelina benghalensis · Weeds	Spray	250	1	400	N.A.
Coffee	Digitaria Marginata · Weeds	Spray	250	1	400	N.A.
Coffee	Eleusine Indica · Weeds	Spray	250	1	400	N.A.
Coffee	Euphorbia Hirta · Weeds	Spray	250	1	400	N.A.
Coffee	Paspalum Conjugatum · Weeds	Spray	250	1	400	N.A.
Cotton	Cyperus Compestris Iria · Weeds	Spray	0.3-0.5 kg	1.25-2.0	500	150-180
Cotton	Digera Arvensis · Weeds	Spray	0.3-0.5 kg	1.25-2.0	500	150-180
Cotton	Digitaria Spp · Weeds	Spray	0.3-0.5 kg	1.25-2.0	500	150-180
Cotton	Eragrostis Spp · Weeds	Spray	0.3-0.5 kg	1.25-2.0	500	150-180
Cotton	Euphorbia Spp · Weeds	Spray	0.3-0.5 kg	1.25-2.0	500	150-180
Cotton	Fimbristylis Spp · Weeds	Spray	0.3-0.5 kg	1.25-2.0	500	150-180
Cotton	Leucas Aspera · Weeds	Spray	0.3-0.5 kg	1.25-2.0	500	150-180
Cotton	Trianthema Monogyna · Weeds	Spray	0.3-0.5 kg	1.25-2.0	500	150-180
Grapes	Convolvulus Spp · Weeds	Spray	0.2-0.5 kg	0.8-2.0 ltrs	500	90-120
Grapes	Cynodon Dactylon · Weeds	Spray	0.5 kg.	2.0ltrs.	500	90
Grapes	Cyperus Compestris Rotundus · Weeds	Spray	0.2-0.5 kg	0.8-2.0 ltrs	500	90-120
Grapes	Portulaca Spp · Weeds	Spray	0.5 kg.	2.0ltrs.	500	90
Grapes	Tridax Spp · Weeds	Spray	0.2-0.5 kg	0.8-2.0 ltrs	500	90-120
Maize	Amaranthus Spinosus · Weeds	Spray	0.2-0.5 kg	0.8-2.0 ltrs	500	90-120
Maize	Amaranthus Spinosus · Weeds	Spray	0.2-0.5 kg	0.8-2.0 ltrs	500	90-120
Maize	Commelina benghalensis · Weeds	Spray	0.2-0.5 kg	0.8-2.0 ltrs	500	90-120
Maize	Commelina benghalensis · Weeds	Spray	0.2-0.5 kg	0.8-2.0 ltrs	500	90-120
Maize	Cyperus Compestris Iria · Weeds	Spray	0.2-0.5 kg	0.8-2.0 ltrs	500	90-120
Maize	Cyperus Compestris Rotundus · Weeds	Spray	1.0 kg	4.25 ltrs	500	120-150
Maize	Cyperus Compestris Rotundus · Weeds	Spray	0.2-0.5 kg	0.8-2.0 ltrs	500	90-120
Maize	Echinochloa Colonum · Weeds	Spray	0.2-0.5 kg	0.8-2.0 ltrs	500	90-120
Maize	Echinochloa Colonum · Weeds	Spray	0.2-0.5 kg	0.8-2.0 ltrs	500	90-120
Maize	Trianthema Monogyna · Weeds	Spray	0.2-0.5 kg	0.8-2.0 ltrs	500	90-120
Maize	Trianthema Monogyna · Weeds	Spray	0.2-0.5 kg	0.8-2.0 ltrs	500	90-120
Paddy	Ageratum conyzoides · Weeds	Spray	0.3-0.8 kg	1.25-3.5	500	N.A.
Paddy	Brachiaria Spp · Weeds	Spray	0.3-0.8 kg	1.25-3.5	500	N.A.
Paddy	Commelina benghalensis · Weeds	Spray	0.3-0.8 kg	1.25-3.5	500	N.A.
Paddy	Cyperus Compestris Iria · Weeds	Spray	0.3-0.8 kg	1.25-3.5	500	N.A.
Paddy	Echinochloa Colonum · Weeds	Spray	0.3-0.8 kg	1.25-3.5	500	N.A.
Paddy	Marsilea Quadrifolia · Weeds	Spray	0.3-0.8 kg	1.25-3.5	500	N.A.
Potato	Anagallis arvensis · Weeds	Spray	0.5 kg	2.0 ltr.	500	100
Potato	Chenopodium Spp · Weeds	Spray	0.5 kg	2.0 ltr.	500	100
Potato	Cyperus Compestris Rotundus · Weeds	Spray	0.5 kg	2.0 ltr.	500	100
Potato	Fumaria Parviflora · Weeds	Spray	0.5 kg	2.0 ltr.	500	100
Potato	Trianthema Monogyna · Weeds	Spray	0.5 kg	2.0 ltr.	500	100
Rubber	Digitaria Spp · Weeds	Spray	0.3-0.6 kg	1.5-2.5	600	N.A.
Rubber	Eragrostis Spp · Weeds	Spray	0.3-0.6 kg	1.5-2.5	600	N.A.
Rubber	Euphorbia Spp · Weeds	Spray	0.3-0.6 kg	1.5-2.5	600	N.A.
Rubber	Fimbristylis Spp · Weeds	Spray	0.3-0.6 kg	1.5-2.5	600	N.A.
Sugarcane	Digitaria Sanguinalis · Weeds	Spray	500	2	500	270
Sugarcane	Echinochloa Colonum · Weeds	Spray	500	2	500	270
Sugarcane	Eleusine Indica · Weeds	Spray	500	2	500	270
Sugarcane	Physalis Minima · Weeds	Spray	500	2	500	270
Sugarcane	Portulaca Oleracea · Weeds	Spray	500	2	500	270
Sunflower	Chenopodium Spp · Weeds	Spray	400	1.6	500	120
Sunflower	Cyperus Compestris Iria · Weeds	Spray	400	1.6	500	120
Sunflower	Eleusine Indica · Weeds	Spray	400	1.6	500	120
Sunflower	Trianthema Monogyna · Weeds	Spray	400	1.6	500	120
Tea	Borreria Hispida · Weeds	Spray	0.2-1.0 kg	0.8-4.25 ltr (For season long weed control, use 2.5-5.0 ltr for initial application. For subsequent repeat spot application use 1 litre)	200-400	Not Necessary (For season-long weed control, muse 2.5 to 5 lit for initial application. For subsequent repeat spot application use 1 lite)
Tea	Commelina benghalensis · Weeds	Spray	0.2-1.0 kg	0.8-4.25 ltr (For season long weed control, use 2.5-5.0 ltr for initial application. For subsequent repeat spot application use 1 litre)	200-400	Not Necessary (For season-long weed control, muse 2.5 to 5 lit for initial application. For subsequent repeat spot application use 1 lite)
Tea	Imperata · Weeds	Spray	0.2-1.0 kg	0.8-4.25 ltr (For season long weed control, use 2.5-5.0 ltr for initial application. For subsequent repeat spot application use 1 litre)	200-400	Not Necessary (For season-long weed control, muse 2.5 to 5 lit for initial application. For subsequent repeat spot application use 1 lite)
Tea	Paspalum Conjugatum · Weeds	Spray	0.2-1.0 kg	0.8-4.25 ltr (For season long weed control, use 2.5-5.0 ltr for initial application. For subsequent repeat spot application use 1 litre)	200-400	Not Necessary (For season-long weed control, muse 2.5 to 5 lit for initial application. For subsequent repeat spot application use 1 lite)
Tea	Setaria Spp · Weeds	Spray	0.2-1.0 kg	0.8-4.25 ltr (For season long weed control, use 2.5-5.0 ltr for initial application. For subsequent repeat spot application use 1 litre)	200-400	Not Necessary (For season-long weed control, muse 2.5 to 5 lit for initial application. For subsequent repeat spot application use 1 lite)
Wheat	Broad Leaf Weeds · Weeds	Spray	1.0 kg	4.25 ltrs	500	120-150

Read the label. Doses above are the registered label claims (Central Insecticides Board & Registration Committee) for information only. Always follow the product label and your local agriculture officer's advice, wear protective equipment, and observe the waiting period before harvest. Found an error? Report it. See our terms of use.

Crops on the Paraquat Dichloride label

Apple 3 claims
Coffee 8 claims
Cotton 8 claims
Grapes 5 claims
Maize 11 claims
Paddy 6 claims
Potato 5 claims
Rubber 4 claims
Sugarcane 5 claims
Sunflower 4 claims
Tea 5 claims
Wheat 1 claim

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Source: Central Insecticides Board & Registration Committee (CIB&RC) approved label claims, compiled by NaPanta agronomists · View source →. Updated: reviewed with each CIB&RC registration update · Report an error

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Paraquat Dichloride 24% SL used for?

Paraquat Dichloride 24% SL is a pesticide registered in India for weeds control on 12 crops including Apple, Coffee, Cotton, Grapes.

What is the dosage of Paraquat Dichloride 24% SL per acre?

Label doses are given per hectare in the table above; divide by 2.47 for one acre. The dose differs by crop and target pest, so use the row for your crop and follow the water volume shown.

What is the pre-harvest interval (PHI) for Paraquat Dichloride 24% SL?

The pre-harvest interval for Paraquat Dichloride 24% SL varies by crop and formulation. Check the PHI column in the dosage table above for each registered crop. PHI is the minimum number of days between the last application and harvest to ensure residues are within safe limits.

How do I dispose of empty pesticide containers safely?

Triple-rinse the container with water and pour rinsate into the spray tank. Puncture the container so it cannot be reused. Do not burn, bury, or throw in water bodies. Return to the dealer or dispose at a designated waste collection point as per CPCB guidelines.

What should I do if a farmer is accidentally exposed to a pesticide?

Move the person away from the exposure area immediately. Remove contaminated clothing. Wash skin with soap and water for 15 minutes. For eye exposure, rinse with clean water for 15 minutes. Go to the nearest hospital and take the pesticide label or container for the doctor to identify the active ingredient.