Getting the best from Ragtime
Best conditions for spraying- Conditions must be dry with rain not expected within at least three hours.
- Do not spray in windy conditions or if frost is imminent.
- Follow instructions on the label carefully.
- Apply sufficient spray to thoroughly wet the leaf and spray is about to run off.
- Spray when weather becomes warmer and weeds are actively growing.
- Make sure the Ragwort is at the correct growth stage, known as the rosette growth stage. See diagram and photo below.
- Do not spray Ragwort at any other growth stage as Ragtime will not be effective.
Ragtime can treat other perennial weeds eg Docks, Thistles, Buttercups and a wide range of other weeds. Avoid spraying when weeds have flowered or are setting seed - the earlier the better. This is normally from late March and onwards through to September and October.
Safety
Children and petsOnce Ragtime has dried, children and pets need not be excluded from the treated area
Grazing animals
Depending on weather conditions, Ragwort may take up to 4-8 weeks to die and become unpalatable to livestock. Partition off the paddock or remove horses and other grazing animals from the paddock during this period.