Metsulfuron-methyl is an organic compound classified as a sulfonylurea herbicide, which kills broadleaf weeds and some annual grasses. [1] It is a systemic compound with foliar and soil activity, that inhibits cell division in shoots and roots .
Metsulfuron-methyl is a residual sulfonylurea herbicide that kills broadleaf weeds and some annual grasses. It is a systemic compound with foliar and soil activity, that inhibits cell division in shoots and roots.
Metsulfuron-methyl, also known as MSM, is a sulfonylurea herbicide (WSSA group 2) that is used to control broadleaf weeds and certain grass weeds (including bahiagrass) postemergence in bermudagrass, St. Augustine, and other warm season turfgrasses.
Metsulfuron-methyl is an herbicide used to control select broadleaf weeds, trees and brush, and some annual grasses. Its stops cell division in the shoots and roots of the plant causing plants to die. Metsulfuron-methyl is the active ingredient in the herbicide product Escort.
Herbicides containing Metsulfuron-Methyl (MSM) are becoming more common to treat weed growth in lawns across the state. These herbicides are very effective at targeting and maintaining even the most stubborn types of broadleaf weeds and weed grasses such as Bahia, without damaging surrounding and desired turfgrasses like St Augustine and Bermuda.
Specially formulated to control annual and perennial weedy grasses such as ryegrass, bahiagrass and foxtail. Also provides effective control of broadleaf weeds. The active ingredient, metsulfuron methyl is absorbed through plants’ surface and roots to inhibit production of key amino acids; preventing cell division and stopping weed growth.
Metsulfuron-methyl is a residual sulfonylurea compound, used as a selective pre- and post-emergence herbicide for broadleaf weeds and some annual grasses. It is a systemic compound The chemical has a higher mobility potential in alkaline soils, due to its higher solubility.