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Herbicide Summary - KreniteĀ® S

Recommended for postharvest control of pine and hardwood species for southern pine planting site preparation; also used to control cut stump resprouting.
Updated:
March 20, 2023

Common Name: Fosamine- 41.5%

Formulation: Water-soluble liquid (ammonium salt)

Signal Word: Caution

Toxicity: Practically nontoxic; oral LD (50): >5,000 mg/kg

Use Classification: General Use

Minimum Required Personal Protective Equipment: Long-sleeved shirt, long pants, shoes, and socks

Carriers: Water

Activity: Absorbed through foliage and cut surface

Mode of Action: When applied to foliage, it inhibits bud formation and susceptible species fail to leaf out; spraying only a part of a susceptible brush species will control only that portion, creating a trimming effect

Selectivity: Nonwoody plants are resistant

Precautions: Drift or spray mist contact with desirable plants may result in injury

Application Methods: Foliar spray and cut stump

Manufacturer: Bayer

David R. Jackson
Former Extension Educator, Renewable Natural Resources
Pennsylvania State University