LEXAR EZ
Syngenta Crop Protection, LLC
Lexar® EZ Herbicide, developed by Syngenta Crop Protection, LLC (EPA Registration Number: 100-1414), is a broad-spectrum preemergence herbicide formulated to control a wide range of annual grasses and broadleaf weeds in corn and grain sorghum. Its unique combination of three active ingredients—S-metolachlor, mesotrione, and atrazine—provides multiple modes of action, enhancing efficacy and resistance management.
EPA registration: 100-1414
Herbicide
Mode(s) of action:
Active ingredient(s): Atrazine; Mesotrione; S-Metolachlor
**Lexar® EZ Herbicide**
Lexar® EZ Herbicide, developed by Syngenta Crop Protection, LLC (EPA Registration Number: 100-1414), is a broad-spectrum preemergence herbicide formulated to control a wide range of annual grasses and broadleaf weeds in corn and grain sorghum. Its unique combination of three active ingredients—S-metolachlor, mesotrione, and atrazine—provides multiple modes of action, enhancing efficacy and resistance management.
**Key Features:**
- **Broad-Spectrum Control:** Effectively manages tough grasses and small-seeded broadleaf weeds, including waterhemp, lambsquarters, and foxtails, which may be tolerant or resistant to glyphosate, ALS-inhibiting, PPO, and triazine herbicides.
- **Long-Lasting Residual Activity:** Provides extended residual control, reducing the need for additional herbicide applications and supporting season-long weed management.
- **Flexible Application Window:** Can be applied from 14 days pre-plant up to 12-inch corn, offering versatility to fit various cropping systems and management practices.
- **Enhanced Formulation:** Utilizes capsule-suspension formulation technology, improving handling, minimizing overwintering effects, and enhancing compatibility with nitrogen fertilizers and other tank-mix partners.
**Active Ingredients:**
- **S-metolachlor (19%)**: Inhibits shoot and root development in susceptible weed species.
- **Mesotrione (2.44%)**: Disrupts pigment synthesis, leading to bleaching and death of targeted weeds.
- **Atrazine (18.61%)**: Interferes with photosynthesis, effectively controlling a broad range of broadleaf and grassy weeds.
**Usage Recommendations:**
- **Crops:** Approved for use in field corn, seed corn, sweet corn, yellow popcorn, and grain sorghum.
- **Application Rates:** Refer to the product label for specific rates, which may vary based on soil type, weed pressure, and crop.
- **Tank Mixing:** Compatible with various herbicides, including glyphosate, allowing for customized weed management programs.
**Safety and Handling:**
- **Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):** Handlers must wear long-sleeved shirts, long pants, chemical-resistant gloves, and shoes plus socks during mixing, loading, application, and cleanup.
- **Restricted Entry Interval (REI):** Observe a 24-hour REI following application, during which entry to treated areas should be restricted.
- **Environmental Considerations:** To minimize the risk of runoff and leaching, avoid applications to saturated soils or during heavy rainfall events. Implement buffer zones as specified on the product label to protect sensitive areas.
*Note:* Always read and follow the product label instructions and adhere to state and local regulations. Consult with local agricultural extension services or crop advisors for guidance tailored to your specific region and cropping system.
Lexar® EZ Herbicide, developed by Syngenta Crop Protection, LLC (EPA Registration Number: 100-1414), is a broad-spectrum preemergence herbicide formulated to control a wide range of annual grasses and broadleaf weeds in corn and grain sorghum. Its unique combination of three active ingredients—S-metolachlor, mesotrione, and atrazine—provides multiple modes of action, enhancing efficacy and resistance management.
**Key Features:**
- **Broad-Spectrum Control:** Effectively manages tough grasses and small-seeded broadleaf weeds, including waterhemp, lambsquarters, and foxtails, which may be tolerant or resistant to glyphosate, ALS-inhibiting, PPO, and triazine herbicides.
- **Long-Lasting Residual Activity:** Provides extended residual control, reducing the need for additional herbicide applications and supporting season-long weed management.
- **Flexible Application Window:** Can be applied from 14 days pre-plant up to 12-inch corn, offering versatility to fit various cropping systems and management practices.
- **Enhanced Formulation:** Utilizes capsule-suspension formulation technology, improving handling, minimizing overwintering effects, and enhancing compatibility with nitrogen fertilizers and other tank-mix partners.
**Active Ingredients:**
- **S-metolachlor (19%)**: Inhibits shoot and root development in susceptible weed species.
- **Mesotrione (2.44%)**: Disrupts pigment synthesis, leading to bleaching and death of targeted weeds.
- **Atrazine (18.61%)**: Interferes with photosynthesis, effectively controlling a broad range of broadleaf and grassy weeds.
**Usage Recommendations:**
- **Crops:** Approved for use in field corn, seed corn, sweet corn, yellow popcorn, and grain sorghum.
- **Application Rates:** Refer to the product label for specific rates, which may vary based on soil type, weed pressure, and crop.
- **Tank Mixing:** Compatible with various herbicides, including glyphosate, allowing for customized weed management programs.
**Safety and Handling:**
- **Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):** Handlers must wear long-sleeved shirts, long pants, chemical-resistant gloves, and shoes plus socks during mixing, loading, application, and cleanup.
- **Restricted Entry Interval (REI):** Observe a 24-hour REI following application, during which entry to treated areas should be restricted.
- **Environmental Considerations:** To minimize the risk of runoff and leaching, avoid applications to saturated soils or during heavy rainfall events. Implement buffer zones as specified on the product label to protect sensitive areas.
*Note:* Always read and follow the product label instructions and adhere to state and local regulations. Consult with local agricultural extension services or crop advisors for guidance tailored to your specific region and cropping system.