Belchim USA’s TOUGH® 5EC Herbicide (Pyridate) Granted Emergency Use in Mint

Belchim Crop Protection USA (Belchim USA) announces that TOUGH^® 5EC Herbicide has been granted a Section 18 Emergency Use Exemption for post-emergent broadleaf weed control in double-cut mint. State registration has been approved for Idaho, Indiana, Michigan, Oregon, South Dakota, Washington and Wisconsin.

TOUGH^® 5EC is a selective herbicide that has proven effective for post-emergence control of actively growing annual broadleaf weeds, including Kochia, Pigweeds, Palmer, Waterhemp, Common Lambsquarters, Black Nightshade and Marestail. With pyridate as its active ingredient, TOUGH^® 5EC provides effective control when used as labeled, even on herbicide-resistant strains.

“This product is a real difference maker for mint growers in the United States,” says Tom Wood, GM for Belchim USA. “With severely limited, and often no post-emergent products at their disposal, mint growers constantly face concerns about broadleaf weeds impacting the quality and yield of their mint oils. We’re eager to be able to provide a solution that helps growers produce high quality mint they can be proud of and that positively affects their bottom line.”

“Growers were relieved to hear of the approval of this emergency usage during the 2020 double-cut mint season,” adds Jeff Benton Pacific Northwest Regional Manager for Belchim USA. “With TOUGH^® 5EC, they enter the growing season with confidence and a powerful weapon in the battle against some of the most difficult-to-kill and detrimental weeds.”