Pastora Herbicide is primarily labeled for post emergent control of sandbur and best applied when the sandbur is newly germinated to 1.5” tall per the product label. For overwintering sandbur or newly germinated sandbur that is greater than 1.5” tall, applications of PASTORA® HERBICIDE may only suppress growth resulting in a reduction in sandbur seedheads.
Per page 13 of the Product Label for Sandbur: Make applications when bermudagrass is less than 4” tall following green-up in the spring or after cutting for hay. Tall, dense stands of bermudagrass can intercept spray and reduce sandbur control. In some areas, sandbur may overwinter and start the new season with an established root system.
For overwintering Sandbur that is greater than 1.5”, it is best to tank mix Pastora Herbicide with a glyphosate non selective at the rate of 0.156 to 0.257 pounds glyphosate per acre. A follow-up application of PASTORA® HERBICIDE may be necessary to control subsequent germination (flushes) of sandbur following the first application or when the first application was made to larger sandbur or under unfavorable environmental conditions.
Sandbur Management must be part of an overall pasture management plan which includes good fertility, adequate moisture (rainfall, irrigation), insect and rodent control, and other agronomic practices which maximize bermudagrass growth. In contrast, sandbur control in areas with thin stands of bermudagrass may not be satisfactory.
To control Johnsongrass, you will use 1 oz of Pastora Herbicide per Acre. Per the product label: For best results on seedling Johnsongrass, apply Pastora Herbicide before seedlings reach 12" in height. For best results on rhizome Johnsongrass, apply Pastora Herbicide when Johnsongrass is from 10" to 18" in height. If treating after pasture has been mowed, treat about 10 to 14 days after mowing when Johnsongrass has 6" to 8" of leaf surface for herbicide to contact. You may need more than one application to control this weed.
According to the manufacturer's product label, "Apply Pastora Herbicide to bermudagrass pastures and hay meadows that have been established for at least one growing season."
No, an applicators license is not required to purchase Pastora Herbicide in Texas.
Pastora Herbicide is considered rainfast approximately 4 hours after application.
Pastora Herbicide is used at the rate of 1 - 2.5 oz. per 100 gallons of water per acre.
The rate for Pastora is 1-2.5 oz. per acre depending on what weed(s) you are treating. You can find use rates for specific weeds on the product label.
According to the product label, Llquid nitrogen fertilizer solutions may be used as a carrier in place of water with Pastora Herbicide. Run a tank mix compatibility test before mixing Pastora Herbicide in fertilizer solution.
The application rate for Pastora Herbicide is 1-2.5 oz. per acre depending on what weed(s) you are treating. You can find use rates for specific weeds starting on page 11 of the product label.
The Pastora Herbicide label states the following: There are no grazing or haying restrictions for non-lactating or lactating livestock including cattle, horses, sheep, goats, and other animals when using Pastora Herbicide as directed. Grazing animals do not have to be moved off the pasture before, during, or after applying Pastora Herbicide.
