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Herbicide Summary - Oust® Extra

Used to control various woody plants, vines and herbaceous weeds in conifer sites preparation and release.
Updated:
March 20, 2023

Common Name: Sulfometuron methyl-56.25% and metsulfuron methyl-15%

Formulation: Dispersible granules

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 roots

Mode of Action: Inhibits the synthesis of key amino acids only found in plants stopping growth in tips of both roots and shoots; has both pre- and postemergence activity

Selectivity: Coniferous species may be resistant

Precautions: Nontarget plants may be adversely affected by drift and runoff

Application Methods: Foliar spray and preemergence

Manufacturer: Bayer

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