Chemicals

Under state law, Reno County is required to only sell chemicals for noxious weeds at a discounted rate to agricultural land owners. The current discount rate in Reno County is 25% for noxious weed chemicals. Below is a list of noxious weeds and the recommended chemicals and rates to use per acre on each listed weed type.

Field Bindweed

Chemical
Rate Per Acre
Notes
2, 4-D Amine
1 to 2 quarts

Tordon 22K
2 quarts
Must have certification
Tordon 22K + 2,4-D Amine
1 pint + 1 quart
Must have certification
Roundup
1 gallon

Banvel + 2,4-D Amine
1 pint + 1 quart
Votalize at >85 degrees


Field Bindweed

Johnsongrass

Chemical
Rate Per Acre
Notes
Roundup
2 quarts
*Surfactant needs to be added to all of the noted chemicals at the rate of 1 quart per 100 gallons of water
Plateau
12 ounces

Oust
6 ounces


*Surfactant is to be 90% non-ionic

Johnsongrass

Musk Thistle

Chemical
Rate Per Acre
Notes
Tordon 22K
Fall: 0.5 to 1 pint
Must have certification
Tordon 22K + 2,4-D Amine
Spring: 0.5 to 1 pint + 1 quart
Must have certification
2,4-D Amine + Banvel
1 quart + 1 pint
Volatize at > 85 degrees
Escort
0.5 to 1 ounce

Milestone
3 to 4 ounces


Musk Thistle

Sericea Lespedeza

Chemical
Rate Per Acre
Notes
Escort
0.5 ounces
*Surfactant needs to be added to all of the noted chemicals at the rate of 1 quart per 100 gallons of water
Remedy Ultra
1-1.5 to 2 pints


*Surfactant is to be 90% non-ionic.

Sericea Lespedeza