Q-FOP Herbicide (Quizalofop Ethyl)

Q-FOP herbicide is used to control grassy weeds in soybean crops. As it’s a selective post-emergence herbicide, Q-FOP can be applied once crops have emerged from the ground and continues to work by penetrating into their leaves and killing any that emerge – this product works like magic! It even absorbs into its target weeds themselves before it kills it all over.

• Active ingredient: Quizalofop-ethyl 10% EC
• Mode of action: ACCase inhibitor
• Formulation: Emulsifiable concentrate
• Crops: Soybeans, corn, cotton, vegetables
• Weeds: Annual grasses, including barnyard grass, crabgrass, foxtail, and yellow nutsedge
• Dosage: 0.1-0.25 L/ha
• Rainfastness: 1 hour

Q-FOP Technical composition

Q-FOP  is an 10% EC formulation of quizalofop ethyl active ingredient. It works by inhibiting the synthesis of fatty acids by target weeds. Eventually it provides selective postemergence control of unwanted vegetation growth.

Q-FOP Major Crops:

Q-FOP can be used to prevent grassy weeds in soybean, cotton, groundnut, black gram and onion crops.

Q-FOP Target Weeds:

Q-FOP can effectively address many different grassy weeds, such as Echinochloa (sawak), Eleusine (goosegrass), Wild Sorghum, Cynodon (doob grass), Saccharum (kans), Johnson grass, Large crabgrasses, Volunteer paddys, Jowar Millet, and Maize.

Q-FOP Dosage/acre:

Q-FOP should be applied at 180 ml per acre as directed. Q-FOP comes in 1 Ltr, 500 ml, and 250 ml packages for easy application.

Safety Precautions:

Could be treated as a potentially hazardous material and handled accordingly.  avoid exposure as well as what steps to take if one occurs accidentally.

Environmental fate of Q-FOP: The herbicide is broken down by microorganisms in soil, with no known risks to aquatic life.

8.4Expert Score

Q-FOP Herbicide Testing and Review

would give Q-FOP herbicide a rating of 8/10. It is an effective herbicide that is selective for soybeans, corn, cotton, and vegetables. It is also easy to use and safe for crops when used according to label directions. However, it can be expensive, so it is important to weigh the cost against the benefits before using it.

Effectiveness:

9.3

Affordability

8.8

Safety:

8.4

Ease of Use:

8

Longitivity

9.2

PROS

• Selective for soybeans, corn, cotton, and vegetables
• Effective against a wide range of annual grass weeds
• Easy to apply
• Safe for crops
• Rainfast within 1 hour

CONS

• Can be harmful to non-target plants
• Can be expensive
• May not be effective against all weeds