Bayer Council Activ herbicide is a selective post-emergence herbicide mainly used in paddy for early weed management. Bayer Council Activ herbicide works through both leaf and soil activity, helping control weeds for a longer period. It works by stopping ALS enzyme activity in sensitive weeds, which slows their growth and gradually kills them. Bayer Council Activ herbicide controls major grasses, sedges, and broadleaf weeds that compete with rice during the early growth stage. This herbicide is also very cost-effective as it provides strong protection at very low doses.
Key Features and Benefits of Bayer Council Activ
Broad Weed Control: Bayer Council Activ herbicide manages grasses, sedges, and broadleaf weeds in paddy, reducing early crop competition.
Dual Activ Formula: This herbicide offers both foliar and soil-based action for stronger weed suppression.
Targeted Protection: Bayer Council Activ herbicide is especially used for transplanted paddy and wet DSR rice.
Longer Residual Effect: It helps stop later weed flushes when the field has proper moisture after spraying.
Safe for Crops: Bayer Council Activ herbicide is selective to rice when applied at the recommended dose and stage.
Effective Working: This herbicide reduces the need for repeated manual weeding when sprayed early and evenly.
Council Activ Herbicide Uses:
Grassy Weeds: Jungle rice, cockspur grass, barnyard grass, Echinochloa colona, Echinochloa crus-galli.
Sedges: Purple nut sedge, variable flat sedge, Cyperus rotundus, Cyperus difformis, Fimbristylis miliacea.
Broadleaf Weeds: False amaranth, Bengal dayflower, Digera arvensis, Commelina benghalensis.
Fern-Type and Moisture-Loving Weeds: Clover fern, Marsilea quadrifolia, and other early-stage paddy weeds. Bayer also lists weeds such as jungle rice, variable flat sedge, lesser fimbristylis, purple nut sedge, cockspur, clover fern, Bengal dayflower, and false amaranth under its weed-control spectrum.
Bayer Council Activ Herbicide Dose
Use as a foliar spray. For best results, Bayer Council Activ herbicide should be sprayed early when weeds are small and actively growing. Council Activ herbicide dose per litre: 10 g is a common farmer search, but practically this should be understood as around 9 to 10 g per 15 to 16-litre spray pump, not 10 g in every litre. The acre dose is generally 90 g per acre with about 150 to 200 litres of water for uniform coverage.
Crop | Target Weed | Dose Per Acre | Application Method | PHI |
Transplanted Paddy | Echinochloa colona, Echinochloa crus-galli, Cyperus rotundus, Cyperus difformis, Fimbristylis miliacea, Marsilea quadrifolia | 90 gm | Foliar spray in 150 to 200 L water | 83 days |
Wet DSR Rice | Echinochloa colona, Cyperus rotundus, Digera arvensis, Commelina benghalensis | 90 gm | Foliar spray with even field coverage | 83 days |
The 90 gm dose and listed paddy weeds are also supported by product listings for the same Activ ingredient combination.
How to Use Bayer Council Activ
Measure the required quantity of Bayer Council Activ herbicide as per the dosage table.
Drain standing water from the paddy field before spraying this herbicide.
Fill the spray tank halfway with clean water before adding Bayer Council Activ herbicide.
Mix Bayer Council Activ herbicide properly so the WG granules disperse evenly.
Spray this herbicide uniformly on weeds at the early post-emergence stage.
Keep the field moist after application to support the soil activity of Bayer Council Activ herbicide.
Do not flood the field immediately after spraying this herbicide.
Avoid spraying Bayer Council Activ herbicide during strong wind, heavy rain, or very hot afternoon conditions.
Best Time to Apply:
Apply Bayer Council Activ herbicide during the early post-emergence stage, generally around 8 to 15 days after transplanting or sowing, when weeds are still young. Some sources mention application at early weed leaf stages and advise maintaining proper soil moisture for better performance.
Frequency of Application and Re-Entry Period
Frequency of Application: One well-timed application of Bayer Council Activ herbicide is generally enough for early-season paddy weed control when sprayed at the correct weed stage.
Re-Entry Period: Do not enter the treated field for at least 24 hours after applying this herbicide without proper protective gear.
Compatibility: Do not mix Bayer Council Activ herbicide blindly with other pesticides or fertilizers. Always do a jar test first and follow label guidance.
Field Condition: This herbicide performs better when the field is drained before spraying and has enough moisture after application.
Resistance Care: Bayer Council Activ herbicide belongs to the ALS inhibitor group, so avoid repeated use of only Group 2 herbicides season after season. HRAC classifies ALS inhibitors under Group 2.
Safety Precautions and Handling:
Read the Bayer Council Activ herbicide label carefully before use.
Wear gloves, mask, long sleeves, and protective footwear while mixing and spraying it.
Do not eat, drink, or smoke during Bayer Council Activ herbicide application.
Avoid direct contact of this herbicide with skin, eyes, and mouth.
Do not inhale spray mist while applying Bayer Council Activ herbicide in the paddy field.
Do not apply the herbicide directly on top of crops.
Keep children, animals, and unprotected workers away from the treated field until the spray dries.
Storage Instructions:
Store Bayer Council Activ herbicide in its original sealed pack in a cool, dry, and shaded place. Keep it away from direct sunlight, moisture, food, animal feed, drinking water, and seeds. Keep Bayer Council Activ herbicide out of reach of children and farm animals at all times.
Storage Temperature: Follow the temperature instructions printed on the pack label.
Shelf Life: Check the product pack label before use, as shelf life details were not clearly available from the checked online sources.
Product Specifications:
Specifications | Details |
Product Name | Bayer Council Activ Herbicide |
Council Activ Herbicide Technical Name | Triafamone 20% + Ethoxysulfuron 10% WG |
Formulation Type | WG, Water Dispersible Granules |
Chemical Group | Sulfonanilide + Sulfonylurea herbicide combination |
Mode of Action | Selective systemic herbicide, ALS inhibitor |
IRAC Group | Not applicable, because this is a herbicide |
HRAC/WSSA Group | Group 2, ALS inhibitor |
Selectivity | Selective herbicide for rice |
Time of Application | Early post-emergence |
Recommended For | Transplanted paddy and wet direct-seeded rice |
Target Weeds | Grasses, sedges, and broadleaf weeds |
Pack Sizes Available | 11.25 g, 45 g, 60 g, 90 g |
Country of Origin | Check pack label |
Shelf Life | Check pack label |
Pre-Harvest Interval | 83 days |
Application Method | Foliar spray |
Recommended Dose | 90 g per acre |