Whitetail Institute offers two specialized herbicides, Arrest Max and Slay, each formulated to control specific types of unwanted vegetation in deer food plots without harming the desirable forage plants.
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Arrest Max Herbicide
- Purpose: Primarily for grass control in perennial food plots.
- Compatibility: Safe for use with Whitetail Institute perennial forages, clover, alfalfa, and chicory.
- Features:
- Controls a broad range of annual and perennial grasses.
- Easily applied via hand, 4-wheeler, or tractor sprayer.
- Enhanced effectiveness with Surefire Crop Oil Plus, especially on perennial or mature grasses.
- More effective and cost-efficient compared to its original formulation.
- Rainfast in one hour.
- Application: Best sprayed when grasses are actively growing in spring or summer. Early-stage spraying can reduce the need for follow-ups.
- Compatible Products: Works with various Whitetail Institute products like Imperial Whitetail Clover, PowerPlant, Fusion, Alfa-Rack Plus, Edge, Vision, Extreme, Winter-Greens, Chic Magnet, Turkey Select, and Tall Tine Tubers.
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Slay Herbicide
- Purpose: Selective control of broadleaf weeds, sedges, and grasses in clover and alfalfa fields.
- Compatibility: Specifically developed for deer food plots; safe for use in clover and alfalfa.
- Application:
- Best sprayed in spring or early summer when weeds are emerging and in early growth stages.
- Easily applied with a 4-wheeler or tractor sprayer.
- Requirement: Must be mixed with a surfactant or oil additive like Sure-Fire Crop Oil Plus.
- Caution: Not recommended for use on emerging seedling clovers or alfalfas.
Both herbicides are tailored to maintain the integrity and performance of deer food plots by targeting specific unwanted vegetation. It's important to follow the recommended guidelines for application and compatibility to ensure effective weed control while preserving the beneficial forage plants.
