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IN THIS ISSUE:• XMAS CLOSING

TIMES

• DID YOU KNOW?

• NATURAL OR “GREEN” HERBICIDESHow safe and green are they really?

• GORSE ENFORCER SPECIALKill gorse with this product bundle

• SHOOAWAY -XMAS SPECIAL Keep flies off your food this summer

• CLEANING OF SPRAY TANKS Some tips and guidelines

• WEED FILEBlack Nightshade – revised and updated

• PRODUCT PAGESAll our product range with packs and prices

Well, I’m standing on a corner in Winslow, ArizonaAnd such a fine sight to seeIt’s a girl, my Lord, in a flatbed FordSlowing down to take a look at me.

Why is it that you can recite a verse from the middle of a song, and my bet is that most of you will know the song, and are probably humming it now. The power of music!

To many, silence is preferred to music but not me. Whether it be a wedding, a funeral or a gathering of people, music helps to relax you and immediately brings back memories. It is a mender of hearts and moods and adds dimension to any event. Power to the person controlling the knob on the stereo, or these days the UE-Boom. Like the man holding the Stop / Go sign in a line of traffic, you are the person who controls the event. Get it wrong and everyone moves on; get it right and you become an instant folk hero. You are the puppeteer and the people are your puppets.

I love the subtlety of music. Walk into an Indian, Italian, or French restaurant and there will be music floating in the background setting the scene. The pictures on the wall of the Ligurian seaside come alive with the sounds of ‘O Sole Mio’ and ‘Torna a Surriento’. My mind and my palate salivate on the intricate and customary sounds of that nation. The food, the music and the wine are all in bed together feasting on the occasion.

I was fortunate to live through decades of great music. There wasn’t a week that went by without another iconic song entering the airways. From RocknRoll, RnB, Disco, Punk, Heavy Metal, Reggae, Funk, Pop Music, etc, we had a huge choice. In fact, we were spoilt for choice. These days, you only have to stick on an old ABBA song and watch the kids get up and dance. Who would believe that ABBA first appeared back in 1974 with “Waterloo” (there you go, humming again) and would slot in between Led Zeppelin and Bob Marley on the local radio station. (AM of course).

And the music lives on. Can anyone believe that the Rolling Stones are still performing. Formed in 1962 their first big hit was “I can’t get no,

Satisfaction” and they are still singing this song 58 years later. Bands like ‘The Who’, ‘Earth, Wind and Fire’, ‘Chicago’ and ‘Steely Dan’ are to this day still playing to live audiences. Maybe there is a lot of truth in ‘Rust never sleeps” and ironically the person who wrote that song, Neil Young, is still going strong at the ripe old age of 74.

I love music and I am indebted to the people who keep it alive. Lest we forget the classic line from American Pie ...don’t let this be “the day the music died”.

Last words to Leopold Stokowski – “A painter paints on canvas. But musicians paint their pictures on silence”.

DON’T LET THE MUSIC DIE

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Grapes Catch Alight in the MicrowaveAbout 8 years ago a viral video clip showed a fireball when a grape was put in the microwave. They couldn’t explain the phenomena until March this year and it appears this fruit fireball is a result of loose electrons that cluster and form plasma when grapes get hot. Ummm – can the military make something of this???

Japanese Ninja ShortageThis is one for us oldies (like me). Do you remember watching Samurai in black and white back in the 1960’s and marvelling at the exploits of the Ninjas? The claimed birthplace of the Ninja, the Japanese city of Iga, is suffering from a Ninja shortage. This in spite the fact that they’re willing to pay salaries as high as US$85,000 for Ninjas willing to take on the job of performing at their annual Ninja festival.

Did you know it takes an average of 21 seconds to pee?No one will blame you if you’ve never bothered to time yourself on the toilet. But you may be interested to know that researchers found that most mammals weighing more than 3kg take 21 seconds to pee. Apparently, this oddly consistent time is due to the fact that the urethra is “appropriately scaled” to be a “flow-enhancing device.” And apparently, the perfectly enhanced flow takes 21 seconds to complete. What blows me away is people get their doctorates based on these types of studies. Really??

DID YOU KNOW?



NATURAL or GREEN HERBICIDES - THE HIDDEN FACTSThis article arose from a question from a customer that wanted to spray out a whole paddock – grass and weeds - but wanted a natural herbicide solution as they had a horse that was sensitive to chemicals. Fair enough.

We have always been keen on offering some more “green” herbicide alternatives but our criteria are quite simple.

• They must work

• They need to be reasonably cost- effective

• They need to be genuinely not harmful

The reason we haven’t done it to date is that we couldn’t find one. So I put my Sherlock Holmes hat on and did a bit more research and here are some facts.

Before I move onto the so called “natural” and “green” alternatives let’s put up our Glyphosate 540 as a test product.

RAINBOW & BROWN GLYPHOSATE 540 This has to bear the HSNO 9.1B toxic to the aquatic environment symbol. Basically don’t let it go into streams or lakes. You would have to be a bloody idiot to do this anyway.

HSNO code:

• 9.1B (Ecotoxic in the aquatic environment).

FATTY ACID BASED HERBICIDES*

or Promoted by the marketing guys as being natural solutions or “organic weedkillers” and “less toxic than table salt” and other fancy marketing phrases to make you feel like you are keeping your kids, pets and the environment safe. Yep they come from a natural product. Although the fatty acids used can be derived from many plants the most common one these days is Palm oil and this is being hammered by the environmentalists because of the native deforestation to allow for planting of palm. Another case of not understanding the unintended consequences.

So, using the (soon to be replaced with yet another system) HSNO codes the warnings above are:

• 3.1C (Moderately flammable liquid)

• 6.3A (Skin irritation)

• 6.4A (Eye irritation)

• 6.5B (Skin sensitization)

• 8.3A (Causes serious eye damage)

• 9.1B (Toxic to the aquatic environment)

VINEGAR PRODUCTS

A popular home remedy but marketed as natural and green products by a number of companies. One well-known company is marketing a blend of vinegar and citric acid as a “bio-herbicide” because it is made using natural vinegar. The hazard ratings are based on this product but 10% acetic acid strength vinegars are much the same.

• 6.1E (Acute toxicity oral, acute toxicity dermal)

• 6.9B (Specific target organ toxicity – repeated exposure

• 8.1A (Corrosive to metal)

• 8.2C (Corrosive to dermal tissue)

• 8.3A (Eye corrosive – corrosive to ocular tissue

• 9.1D (slightly harmful to the aquatic environment)

• 9.3C (substance harmful to terrestrial vertebrates)

Really only suitable for spot spraying and it acts by burning the weeds/grass so is acting as a contact herbicide. This means it doesn’t translocate into the roots so won’t kill the roots. Many cheaper white vinegars are just diluted acetic acid and not naturally fermented but to be effective you really need to be using a 10% strength. Normal household vinegar is around 4%. A very expensive solution and especially at 10% not really that safe either.

SALT (common salt or sodium chloride)

Not usually used on its own but often used in conjunction with vinegar-based approaches. I have thrown this in to help put everything in perspective.

• 6.1E (Acute toxicity oral)

• 6.4A (Eye irritation)

Everyone wants to be gentle on the environment. It is not just the domain of the ardent greenies and all things being even close to equal we would use products that are more gentle on the environment and less toxic for us and our families but things are not always as they seem!!!

* based on two well-known, popular and heavily advertised brands.

DID YOU KNOW?



GORSE ENFORCERMSF AND SUPERWETTER COMBO PACK

Yes, we are doing a Gorse Enforcer promotion for Xmas. Great savings on this combo. You get a pack of products sufficient for aerial spraying of four hectares at the full ‘mature gorse’ rate of 500g MSF + 2L SuperWetter per hectare (and you’ll still have 2L of SuperWetter left over).

• 2kg of MSF600 herbicide (metsulfuron methyl 600g/kg)

• 2 x 5L of SuperWetter organosilicone… all for just $375 incl GST & delivery.

That’s a saving of $79.25 or 17% over what are already good regular prices and $24 or another 6% over our normal Gorse Enforcer special package deal prices! No limit per customer. Don’t miss out – call Rainbow & Brown now to order your ‘Gorse Enforcer’ special.

AVAILABLE IN BLACK OR WHITESUMMER SPECIAL – NORMALLY $24.95 each incl. GST

BUY ONE - $22.00 each incl. GST

BUY TWO - $20.00 each incl. GST

BUY SIX - $19.00 each incl. GSTPrices are delivered for any orders totalling over $115 incl. GST.

Otherwise freight of $5.00 applies or $10 to RD.addresses

SHOOAWAY™ THOSE FLIESWhat is it?Shooaway is a battery powered unit that sits on your table. The safe soft-touch blades have holograms embedded in the tips which spin around and refract light which the flies, with their 4,000 lens eyes, see as movement so they stay away.

Chemical Free and SafeShooaway is 100% chemical free and very safe to use in the house, on the BBQ or on your outdoor table.

Use 1 Shooaway for a 4-seater table to two for a 6-8 seater.

Sounds like a gimmick but tens of thousands of customers swear by them. Try it and you will be amazed.

Available in Black or White they make great Xmas presents. You can open your present in the morning and use them to keep the flies off your Xmas lunch.

XMAS SPECIAL



CLEANING OF SPRAY TANKSWhy Bother?There are many reasons why you should religiously clean your spray tanks and lines between products.

• To avoid product hardening which can come off in subsequent sprays and block lines and filters

• To avoid corrosion or other chemical damage to gear.

• To ensure there are no residues of one chemical in another.

For instance, if you want to spray out a paddock with glyphosate and then spray another paddock with seaweed, you don’t want glyphosate mixed in with the seaweed or in your lines. The first product out of the line, in this instance, is likely to be glyphosate and coming out at the normal rate to kill. After that you would have a weaker solution but it still may be enough to cause damage.

Cleaning ObjectivesWhen cleaning your tank and line you have two main objectives.

• Diluting the active ingredient below levels that will cause damage, or removing herbicide totally.

• Deactivating any herbicide.

Where to Clean upClean up in an area where:

• Access by livestock, pets and children is restricted.

• There is no risk of run-off into streams or ponds.

• You avoid contamination of crops.

The ideal is to spray back in the area recently sprayed but if this is not possible waste ground is ok as long as you can prevent run-off into streams or ponds and you have diluted sufficiently that the effective application rate is less than the recommended rate on the products label.

Cleaning ProductsThere are a wide range of cleaning product available ranging from domestic to commercial cleaners. Commercial cleaners, apart from cleaning will often deactivate some herbicides by raising the pH. Other herbicides are deactivated using chlorine based bleaches which also raise the pH.

AGAIN – ALWAYS CHECK THE SPECIFIC PRODUCT LABEL

WARNING: Ammonia or products containing ammonia such as many fertlisers should NEVER be mixed with chlorine based cleaners and sanitisers.

Dangerous chlorine gas can be produced.

Good Cleaning Practice• IN ALL CASES READ THE LABEL AND AT A MINIMUM

ADHERE TO THE EQUIPMENT CLEANING AND DISPOSAL REQUIREMENTS ON THE LABEL. Although many of the principles are the same for all herbicides some specific herbicides have specific requirements so it is really important you read the label. If you don’t have the original container with you all our product labels are available on our website.

• Refer to NZ Standard 8409:2004 – Management of Agrichemicals. If you don’t have a copy you can buy a copy here:

o https://shop.standards.govt.nz/catalog/8409:2004(NZS)/scope

o The full text is available here but it is not formatted so it is not an easy read. https://archive.org/stream/nzs.8409.2004/nzs.8409.2004_djvu.txt

• Check your gear carefully.

o Clean or replace screens.

o Check for cracked hoses which can catch residues.

o Same with places like U or L-bends etc., where residues can accumulate and be trapped.

o Wash and clean the inside of any lids and the inside of the tank at the top. This often gets overlooked but product will slosh up into these areas.

o Pay more attention to plastic tanks which are generally harder to clean than stainless tanks.

• Never leave your gear sitting around dirty overnight. Even if you are spraying with the same chemical the next day you need to flush the spray system at a minimum. If other chemicals or products will be used then a proper clean is required.

• Empty the tank and rinse really well on the inside of the tank with water.

• Spray water through the spray nozzles for 1-2 minutes.

• Fill the tank with water and add cleaning agents if required. Refer to the product label or standard NZS8409:2004 to establish what, if any, cleaning products are required or recommended.

• Spray the cleaning solution through the lines and the nozzles back into the spray tank if possible and leave overnight if practical. If not leave for at least 2 hours to allow the cleaning products to work.

• Empty the tank – spraying through the spray nozzles and then rinse the tanks and lines with clean water.


WEED FILE:

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BLACK NIGHTSHADEBlack Nightshade – Solanum nigrumDESCRIPTIONNote: Black nightshade is often mistakenly called deadly nightshade. It’s not deadly nightshade … see ‘Toxicity’ below. Black nightshade is a summer annual and can be a short-lived perennial. It can be variable in size and form, but most often grows as a tall, upright plant reaching about 70cm in height. Large plants will typically become extensively branched and can carry a lot of foliage and consequently compete successfully with crop and pasture species for sunlight. The plants normally die off with the late autumn frosts. The leaves are dark green, sometimes with purple edges, oval shaped and pointed at the tips, and are up to 12cm long by 7cm wide. The stems are often distinctly purple, especially late in the season. Mature plants support distinctive bunches of berries 7-10mm in diameter, initially green in colour and turning to black when ripe. When green the berries are a serious problem in pea crops because they can easily be harvested with the peas and are hard to distinguish visually. Flowers appear between October and May, and are generally white, occasionally pale mauve, 10-12mm in diameter, with fi ve pointed petals and a central yellow column. DistributionBlack Nightshade is common throughout most of NZ, although less so in the southern half of the South Island. It appears most often in arable land, waste areas, disturbed pastures and gardens. The ripe berries are eaten by birds and it is by this means (bird droppings) that the plant is most readily spread. ToxicityBlack nightshade is not particularly poisonous, although the unripe green berries may be mildly toxic to children, and there are observations of calves being ‘drunk’ from eating black nightshade that has become more palatable as it dies off after spraying. Its undeserved reputation for toxicity is largely due to its being regularly mistaken for deadly nightshade. Deadly nightshade is actually very rare in NZ, and exists only in very limited numbers in locations close to Christchurch. Deadly nightshade (also called belladonna) is indeed highly toxic: Emperor Augustus was poisoned by his missus with belladonna, and Macbeth used it to poison various Englishmen. Small-fl owered nightshadeThere is one other species, small-fl owered nightshade, that is visually very similar to black nightshade and occurs in similar situations although it is not so widely distributed. However as its characteristics and control measures are virtually identical, the two can for practical purposes be considered the same.

CULTIVATION CONTROLBlack nightshade is controlled by cultivation where that is an option. However it does commonly appear in new pasture and crops, when other control measure must be used. HERBICIDE CONTROLBlack nightshade is readily controlled by many herbicides, so the most suitable product to use is generally determined by the situation and the need to avoid or minimise damage to pasture and crops. However, there is evidence of black nightshade resistance to some chemicals, particularly chlorsulfuron, metsulfuron (MSF600) and the triazine family of herbicides. PASTE OR SWAB You can use any of the Glyphosate based Cut’n’Paste gels. Original, Bamboo Buster, Glimax, Lawn Raider or Roll on. Apply the gels on the underside of the leaves or if the stems are thick enough cut the stem close to the ground and apply to the cut surface and a little down the stem.SPRAYWaste AreasGlyphosate products are very effective when used in situations where collateral damage to grass is not a concern. • Glyphosate 360 at 1L/100L• Glyphosate 540 at 670ml/100L• Granny at 450g/100LNew Pasture• MCPB or products combining MCPB plus MCPA,

applied by boom spray at 4L-6L per hectare, are effective against black nightshade at the seedling stage, and will not damage the new grasses or clover. These products will also provide reasonable suppression of plants past the seedling stage.

Established Pasture• MCPA and 2,4-D are often used to control larger

plants in established pasture, but this will damage clover.

• GrassMate at 60ml per 10 litres of water, applied to actively growing plants by spot spraying, will provide control but will temporarily remove clover from the sward.

Clover, lucerne, chicory, maize• Decision at 50g/Ha, applied before 4th leaf stage.

For larger black nightshade, increase rate to 65g/ha. For best results add BioWet crop oil at 500ml/100L water.

WEED WIPER If above the level of your pasture weed wiping with Glyphosate is also a good option. You should end up applying the following mixes at about 10L/Ha on light infestations and 20L/HA on heavy infestations. • Glyphosate 360 – 5L/100L water• Glyphosate 540 – 3.4L/100L water• Granny – 2.25kg/100L water

REVISED: OCTOBER 2020

The library of Rainbow & Brown Weed Files now covers over 70 common problem weeds. You can read or download all of these Weed Files at our website. Click the “Weed Files” tab

at the top of any page for the alphabetical list of titles.

www.rainbowbrown.co.nzAll our weed fi les are on our website for viewing or download as a PDF or you can

subscribe to our newsletter where we publish or revise a weed fi le each Issue.


WEED FILE:

TOLL-FREE CALL0508 299 299

BLACK NIGHTSHADEBlack Nightshade – Solanum nigrumDESCRIPTIONNote: Black nightshade is often mistakenly called deadly nightshade. It’s not deadly nightshade … see ‘Toxicity’ below. Black nightshade is a summer annual and can be a short-lived perennial. It can be variable in size and form, but most often grows as a tall, upright plant reaching about 70cm in height. Large plants will typically become extensively branched and can carry a lot of foliage and consequently compete successfully with crop and pasture species for sunlight. The plants normally die off with the late autumn frosts. The leaves are dark green, sometimes with purple edges, oval shaped and pointed at the tips, and are up to 12cm long by 7cm wide. The stems are often distinctly purple, especially late in the season. Mature plants support distinctive bunches of berries 7-10mm in diameter, initially green in colour and turning to black when ripe. When green the berries are a serious problem in pea crops because they can easily be harvested with the peas and are hard to distinguish visually. Flowers appear between October and May, and are generally white, occasionally pale mauve, 10-12mm in diameter, with fi ve pointed petals and a central yellow column. DistributionBlack Nightshade is common throughout most of NZ, although less so in the southern half of the South Island. It appears most often in arable land, waste areas, disturbed pastures and gardens. The ripe berries are eaten by birds and it is by this means (bird droppings) that the plant is most readily spread. ToxicityBlack nightshade is not particularly poisonous, although the unripe green berries may be mildly toxic to children, and there are observations of calves being ‘drunk’ from eating black nightshade that has become more palatable as it dies off after spraying. Its undeserved reputation for toxicity is largely due to its being regularly mistaken for deadly nightshade. Deadly nightshade is actually very rare in NZ, and exists only in very limited numbers in locations close to Christchurch. Deadly nightshade (also called belladonna) is indeed highly toxic: Emperor Augustus was poisoned by his missus with belladonna, and Macbeth used it to poison various Englishmen. Small-fl owered nightshadeThere is one other species, small-fl owered nightshade, that is visually very similar to black nightshade and occurs in similar situations although it is not so widely distributed. However as its characteristics and control measures are virtually identical, the two can for practical purposes be considered the same.

CULTIVATION CONTROLBlack nightshade is controlled by cultivation where that is an option. However it does commonly appear in new pasture and crops, when other control measure must be used. HERBICIDE CONTROLBlack nightshade is readily controlled by many herbicides, so the most suitable product to use is generally determined by the situation and the need to avoid or minimise damage to pasture and crops. However, there is evidence of black nightshade resistance to some chemicals, particularly chlorsulfuron, metsulfuron (MSF600) and the triazine family of herbicides. PASTE OR SWAB You can use any of the Glyphosate based Cut’n’Paste gels. Original, Bamboo Buster, Glimax, Lawn Raider or Roll on. Apply the gels on the underside of the leaves or if the stems are thick enough cut the stem close to the ground and apply to the cut surface and a little down the stem.SPRAYWaste AreasGlyphosate products are very effective when used in situations where collateral damage to grass is not a concern. • Glyphosate 360 at 1L/100L• Glyphosate 540 at 670ml/100L• Granny at 450g/100LNew Pasture• MCPB or products combining MCPB plus MCPA,

applied by boom spray at 4L-6L per hectare, are effective against black nightshade at the seedling stage, and will not damage the new grasses or clover. These products will also provide reasonable suppression of plants past the seedling stage.

Established Pasture• MCPA and 2,4-D are often used to control larger

plants in established pasture, but this will damage clover.

• GrassMate at 60ml per 10 litres of water, applied to actively growing plants by spot spraying, will provide control but will temporarily remove clover from the sward.

Clover, lucerne, chicory, maize• Decision at 50g/Ha, applied before 4th leaf stage.

For larger black nightshade, increase rate to 65g/ha. For best results add BioWet crop oil at 500ml/100L water.

WEED WIPER If above the level of your pasture weed wiping with Glyphosate is also a good option. You should end up applying the following mixes at about 10L/Ha on light infestations and 20L/HA on heavy infestations. • Glyphosate 360 – 5L/100L water• Glyphosate 540 – 3.4L/100L water• Granny – 2.25kg/100L water

REVISED: OCTOBER 2020

The library of Rainbow & Brown Weed Files now covers over 70 common problem weeds. You can read or download all of these Weed Files at our website. Click the “Weed Files” tab

at the top of any page for the alphabetical list of titles.

www.rainbowbrown.co.nzAll our weed fi les are on our website for viewing or download as a PDF or you can

subscribe to our newsletter where we publish or revise a weed fi le each Issue.

HERBICIDESBUCKSHOT 20g/kg PICLORAM GRANULES ACVM No P7717

For direct spot application dry granule treatment of broadleaf, erect and brush weeds.

5kg .......................................$82.8010kg ...................................$149.5020kg ...................................$241.50

COBBER 300g/L CLOPYRALID as the amine salt. ACVM No P7790

For control of hard-to-kill and multi-crown thistles in pasture.(Certified Handler certificate required)

2L........................................$171.935L........................................$276.0010L......................................$529.0020L......................................$977.50

DECISION 800g/kg FLUMETSULAM IN A WATER DISPERSIBLE GRANULE ACVM No P8368

Control broadleaf weeds in new and established pasture, lucerne, chicory, clover and maize.

200g ...................................$110.40

500g ...................................$235.75

1kg .....................................$370.00

GA200 200g/L GLUFOSINATE-AMMONIUM IN THE FORM OF A SOLUBLE CONCENTRATE ACVM No P9422

Controls grasses, weeds and clovers, especially in orchards and vineyards.

5L........................................$120.7510L(2 x 5L) .........................$224.2520L (4 x 5L) ........................$368.00

GLYPHOSATE 360 360g/L GLYPHOSATE AS THE ISOPROPYLAMINE SALT ACVM No P5441

Non-selective herbicide for spraying out pasture, and general weed control.

5L..........................................$49.4510L........................................$82.8020L......................................$109.25200L....................................$899.00

GLYPHOSATE 540 540g/L GLYPHOSATE AS THE POTASSIUM SALT ACVM No. P9770

High strength, improved technology non-selective herbicide for general weed control and pasture spray-out.

1L..........................................$16.105L..........................................$75.9010L (2 x 5L)............................$126.5020L (4 x 5L)............................$165.60200L..................................$1335.00

GRANNY 800g/kg GLYPHOSATE AS THE MONOAMMONIUM SALT ACVM No 7499

Non-selective herbicide for spraying out pasture, and general weed control.

2.25kg ..................................$48.304.5kg ....................................$78.209kg .....................................$104.65

GRASSMATE 300g/L TRICLOPYR AS THE BUTOXYETHYL ESTER plus 100g/L PICLORAM AS THE AMINE SALT in the form of an emulsifiable conc. ACVM No P7417

For control of brushweeds, broadleaf and erect weeds in pasture.

1L..........................................$57.502L..........................................$80.005L........................................$165.0010L......................................$297.0020L......................................$495.00100L..................................$2375.00

MCPA750 750g/L of MCPA dimethylamine salt as a water-soluble concentrate ACVM P8173

For control of thistles and other broadleaf weeds in pasture and cereals

5L..........................................$96.9010L (2 x 5L)............................$193.8020L (4 x 5L)............................$345.00200L....................................... P.O.A

For full details on Rainbow & Brown products, including current prices, labels, directions for use, and safety info, go to www.rainbowbrown.co.nz


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HERBICIDESMSF600 Gorse & Brush Spray 600g/kg METSULFURON-METHYL ACVM No P7027

For control of gorse and other scrub weeds in pasture, waste areas and forestry.

200g .....................................$31.05500g .....................................$46.001kg .......................................$78.202kg .....................................$132.2510kg ctn (5 x 2kg bags) .........$552.0030kg+ ..................... Call for quote

RANGER 750g/kg THIFENSULFURON-METHYL GRANULES ACVM No 7668

For control of docks and buttercups in pasture and cereal crops.

100g .....................................$74.75

1kg .....................................$684.25

TRICLO 600g/L TRICLOPYR AS THE BUTOXYETHYL ESTER ACVM No P7189

For control of brushweeds, broadleaf and erect weeds in pasture.

2L..........................................$82.005L........................................$165.0010L......................................$295.0020L......................................$485.00

HERBICIDES – CUT’N’PASTEORIGINAL 120g/L Glyphosate as the isopropylamine salt

Glyphosate gel for treatment of cut stumps 450ml (490g) .......................$25.505L........................................$210.0010L (2 x 5L) ........................$320.0020L (4 x 5L) ........................$624.45

BAMBOO BUSTER 240g/L Glyphosate as the isopropylamine salt

Ready to use gel for control of Bamboo, privet and other shrubs and trees.

450ml (490g) .......................$30.005L........................................$270.2510L (2 x 5L) ........................$490.8020L (4 x 5L) ........................$860.80

GLIMAX PROFESSIONAL 450g/L Glyphosate as the isopropylamine salt

Super strength glyphosate gel for professionals 450ml (490g) .......................$37.005L........................................$330.0510L (2 x 5L) ........................$636.4020L (4 x 5L) ......................$1040.20

METGEL 10g/L metsulfuron methyl in a gel

Ready to use metsulfuron methyl gel 450ml (490g) .......................$30.005L........................................$270.2510L (2 x 5L) ........................$490.8020L (4 x 5L) ........................$860.80

PICLORAM 43g/kg picloram as the potassium salt

Ready to use gel for control of Bamboo, privet and other shrubs and trees.

450ml (490g) .......................$28.505L........................................$254.7010L (2 x 5L) ........................$440.0020L (4 x 5L) ........................$800.40





LAWN RAIDER 25g/L Glyphosate as the isopropylamine salt

Ready to use gel for spot application on broadleaf weeds in lawns.

250ml ..................................$18.00

CUT’N’PASTE ROLL ON

Ready to use gel in a convenient Roll-On bottle 110ml ..................................$10.00

CUT’N’PASTE ACCESSORIES

Accessories to the Cut’n’Paste range Pump for 5L to refill your bottles .................. $28.75Empty 450ml Bottles with caps and brush ..............$5.20Replacement applicator brush and cap ..........................$3.00

PENETRANTS/WETTERS/STICKERSAIRWET LF 100% ORGANOSILICONE WETTER-PENETRANT

Low foam formulation optimised for aerial spraying 5L........................................$148.3520L......................................$563.50200L........................ Call for quote1000L...................... Call for quote

BIOWET Natural Wetter and Crop Oil

Natural general purpose wetting agent, penetrant and spraying oil for crop and field work.

5L..........................................$49.9020L (4 x 5L) ........................$193.20200L.........................Call for Price1,000L......................Call for Price

SPRAYWETTER 100% NON-IONIC SURFACTANT WETTER-PENETRANT

Maximises herbicide performance in all situations 1L..........................................$28.002L..........................................$40.005L..........................................$72.4510L......................................$120.7520L......................................$224.25

SUPERWETTER 100% ORGANOSILICONE WETTER-PENETRANT

Boost spray performance on woody & hard-to-kill species

1L..........................................$39.502L..........................................$72.455L........................................$161.0020L......................................$588.80200L........................Call for Quote1,000L.....................Call for Quote




FERTILISERS AND GROWTH PROMOTERSBIOTREAT FERTILISER TABLETS Slow release tree & shrub tablets

Convenient to use, slow release NPK fertiliser tablets for orchards, forestry, nurseries, ornamentals and natives.

1kg bag (90 tablets) ................$15.90

5kg bag (450 tablets)...............$40.25

10kg ctns (2x5kg bags–900 tablets) ...... ..............................................$75.90

BIOTREAT ORGANIC FERTILISER all-purpose certified organic 6-2-4 NPK fertliser pellets

all-purpose certified organic 6-2-4 NPK fertliser pellets

5kg foil bag .......................$14.95

10kg carton (2 x 5kg) .............$28.75

BIOTREAT LAWN, FRUIT & VEGGIE FERTILISER NPK 12-6-12 with added Seaweed and organicstablets

Quick and slow acting nitrogen, seaweed and organic matter to promote healthy lawns, fruit & veggies.

5kg ......................................$18.00

20kg (4x5kg) ......................$68.00

BIO TREAT HUMATEComprises humic and fulvic acids plus carbon-rich ancient organic matter from which these powerful natural acids are derived.Apply 20L per hectare

20L........................................$92.00

GIBBER 900 900g/kg GIBBERELLIC ACID ACVM No P8002

Growth promoter to boost pasture production in cool weather feed shortage conditions.

45g .......................................$42.55270g ...................................$198.953 x 270g .............................$569.251kg .....................................$690.00

LITHOVIT BioGro approved foliar fertiliser that works by generating CO2 inside the plant to aid in plant growth and health.Goes a long way. Use only 5g/litre

100g .....................................$12.95

200g .....................................$19.95

500g Pack ...........................$39.95

10Kg ...................................$299.00

SEAWEED TREAT EXTRACT FLAKE

Date of Manufacture:

Extract Flake

Distributed by Rainbow & Brown Ltd 68A Tallyho Street, Rotorua

Ph 0508 299 299 toll-freeWebsite: www.rainbowbrown.co.nz Contents 2kg

DIRECTIONS FOR USEThis product is fully water-soluble and is easy to spray using all common spray equipment types.Apply 3-4 times per year to maintain optimum soil microbial activity.Boom or Rosette300-500g of Seaweed Treat Extract Flake per hectare in 100-200 litres of water.Hand Gun (for smaller areas)5-10g per 100 square metres in about 5 litres of waterThis product is non-hazardous. Store in a cool dry place, in an airtight container.

Conditions of SaleThis product is warranted by Rainbow & Brown Limited to conform to the description and content specified on the label, and to be fit for the purposes stated in the directions if used in accordance with the directions. The user bears all risks of damage or failure resulting from factors beyond the control of Rainbow & Brown. Rainbow & Brown declines all liability for any damages resulting from the improper use of this product.

A natural bio-activator to stimulate optimum microbial activity in the soil, which helps break down organic matter and make it more readily available to plants.

Suitable for pasture, crops and horticulture.

Contains concentrated extract of the seaweed species Ascophyllum nodosum in the form of a water-soluble flake.

Water-soluble concentrated extract made from the species Ascophyllum nodosum grown in the North Atlantic ocean. Spray pasture and crops to boost growth.

150g .......................................$9.90

2kg .......................................$53.00

6kg (ctn of 3 x 2kg bags) ......$140.00

20kg ...................................$400.00




MARKER DYESBEEN THERE Red Spray Marker

A Red spray marking solution to show where you have sprayed.

1L .........................................$42.00

5L .......................................$178.25

20L (4 x 5L) ........................$733.60

DONE THAT Blue Spray Marker

A Blue spray marking solution to show where you have sprayed.

500ml ..................................$26.45

5L .......................................$228.85

20L (4 x 5L) ........................$887.00

OTHER PRODUCTSWEED STICK

Pogo style weed stick for Buckshot or Tordon 2G(1) granules

...........................................$165.00

GLYCERINEMoisturiser and emollient. Also used for soap and candle making

5L .........................................$55.6020L .....................................$178.00100L ...................................$760.00200L .................................$1440.00

SHOOAWAY Black or White

Chemical-free fly repellent device that really works, indoors or out.

1 unit ............................ $24.95 each

1 unit special ............. $22.00 each



ANTIBACTERIAL HANDWIPESLarge size 200mm x 140mm hermetically sealed handwipes

100 wipe cannister ............$9.40

ANTIBACTERIAL SANITISING WIPES MPI approved surface wipes

Large size 200mm x 140mm hermetically sealed handwipes

100 wipe cannister ............$9.40

SILAGE TREAT INOCULANT

RB274A bacterial inoculant to maximise the quality of

silage made from pasture and forage crops.

Contains a minimum of 1x1011 cfu/gm of the live bacterial strainsLactobacillus plantarum and Enterococcus faecium.

DIRECTIONS FOR USEPreMixEach 50g sachet treats 50 tonnes of silage. Pour the contents of sachet into a clean plastic 1–2L bottle. Fill to ½ level with clean water, cap and shake vigorously. Add more water to full level, cap and shake again to ensure product is completely dissolved.

Application by proprietary silage inoculant applicator systemPour contents of premix bottle into applicator container and proceed as per the applicator system instructions for use.

Application by Handgun spray unitPour contents of premix bottle to spray tank and uniformly apply at least 500ml of spray

solution per tonne of silage. Do not keep tank mix beyond day of mixing. Use spray pressures below 200kPa.

This product is non-hazardous. Store in a cool dry place, in an airtight container.

Conditions of SaleThis product is warranted by Rainbow & Brown Limited to conform to the description and content specified on the label, and to be fit for the purposes stated in the directions if used in accordance with the directions. The user bears all risks of damage or failure resulting from factors beyond the control of Rainbow & Brown. Rainbow & Brown declines all liability for any damages resulting from the improper use of this product.

Date of Manufacture: Distributed by Rainbow & Brown Ltd 68A Tallyho Street, Rotorua

Ph 0508 299 299 toll-freeWebsite: www.rainbowbrown.co.nz

Contents 50g

Concentrated live bacterial inoculant to maximize silage quality

50g pack .............................$59.00250g pack (treats 250 tonnes of

silage) .................................$295.00

(1) Tordon is a registered tradename of Dow Agrisciences LLC


THE BACK PAGE

PO Box 10049, Mail Centre, Rotorua 3046E-mail: [email protected]: (0508) 299 299Fax: (07) 350 2008www.rainbowbrown.co.nz

• Rainbow & BrownRainbow & Brown Ltd is a privately-owned NZ company operating from our factory in Rotorua for more than 20 years. We have customers all over New Zealand, including farmers, horticulturalists, spray contractors, nurseries, commercial and private gardeners, and many other businesses. Our products are sold direct, which is why our prices are so attractive … it is effectively the “wholesale” price, direct from the manufacturer.

• PeopleThe directors of Rainbow & Brown have been involved in the NZ agricultural chemicals business for over 20 years. If you phone us, your most likely contact will be Rachael, our office manager (and the real heart of the company!). If you call in to see us, you’ll likely also meet Clinton, the factory manager.

• OrderingYou can order anytime by phone, online at rainbowbrown.co.nz, or by fax (yes we still have a fax number), or e-mail. If you call on the freephone number, you may at times get an answering machine. That means we’re already on the phone, or it may be after office hours. Please just leave your name and number, and we’ll soon call you back. Or if we’ve already got all your details, just leave your order (with your name and phone number) on the machine.

• DeliveryWe send your order within 24 hours. Delivery is usually 1 to 4 days. If it hasn’t arrived after that time, call us immediately so we can track it down for you.Delivery of orders of 60 litres or less will normally be to your door, including rural delivery addresses. However, delivery of larger orders may be to the nearby freight depot or drop-off point we will arrange with you when you place your order.

• Factory & Office HoursIf you want to collect your order from our Rotorua factory, you’re welcome. We are at 68A Tallyho Street. Open hours are 8.30 to 4.30, Monday to Friday.

• PaymentWe’ll send your invoice with the product, or email it if you prefer. Payment is due on 20th following month, and you can send a cheque or use direct payment toa/c No: 123155-0066374-00. The bank account number is also on both your invoice and your statement. We send statements out in the first week of each month.

• Referral RewardsWord-of-mouth is the best advertising, so if you recommend us to someone who then becomes a new Rainbow & Brown customer and mentions your name, we’ll thank you with a $10 discount off each different product you get in your next order.SMALL PRINT: The discount doesn’t apply to products on special.

• WebsiteCheck out our website for full details, current pricing and labels of all our products, plus Safety Data Sheets, and a small library of useful reference articles. You can also download from the free Weed Files library. It’s at www.rainbowbrown.co.nz

• Certified Handler Certificates You do NOT need a Certified Handler certificate to purchase any current Rainbow & Brown product except for Cobber herbicide. You do need a certificate to apply some products in a “wide dispersive manner” (i.e. by boom spray), or apply it commercially (i.e. you’re a contractor), or over water (i.e. you’re a dickhead).

• PricesWhile we do our best in these newsletters and the website to provide accurate prices but genuine errors can be made and from in the 3 months from finalising one issue to you get the next issue new stock can land with different prices. Please check the price on the website as this will always be the most current and accurate pricing.


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