Bayer Pastora Herbicide
Pastora Herbicide is a professional dry-flowable herbicide designed for selective weed management in established bermudagrass pastures, hay meadows, unimproved bermudagrass turf, and approved non-crop areas. Powered by the active ingredients nicosulfuron and metsulfuron-methyl, Pastora helps control or suppress a wide range of troublesome grassy and broadleaf weeds, including witchgrass, which is also commonly known as tickle-grass.
Pastora is a strong choice for hay and forage producers looking to improve bermudagrass quality by reducing weed competition. The label lists witchgrass among the weeds controlled or suppressed at the 1.0 oz/acre rate, along with other pasture weeds such as barnyardgrass, foxtails, johnsongrass, sandbur, henbit, pigweed, and more.
Key Product Benefits
| Feature |
Benefit |
| Dual active ingredients |
Contains nicosulfuron 56.2% and metsulfuron-methyl 15.0% for broad-spectrum weed control.
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| Witchgrass control |
Witchgrass is included on the Pastora weeds controlled or suppressed list.
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| Pasture-focused formula |
Registered for use on bermudagrass pastures and hay meadows.
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| Dry-flowable granule |
Mixes with water and is applied as a uniform broadcast spray.
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| Grass + broadleaf activity |
Provides postemergence activity on grass weeds and preemergence/postemergence activity on broadleaf weeds.
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| Livestock-friendly when used as directed |
No grazing or haying restrictions for lactating or non-lactating livestock when applied according to label directions.
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Product Specifications
| Specification |
Details |
| Product Name |
Pastora® Herbicide |
| Package Size |
5 oz |
| Formulation |
Dry flowable granule |
| Active Ingredients |
Nicosulfuron 56.2%; Metsulfuron-Methyl 15.0% |
| Herbicide Group |
Group 2 herbicide |
| Primary Use Sites |
Established bermudagrass pastures, hay meadows, unimproved bermudagrass turf, and approved non-crop areas |
| Broadcast Rate |
1.0–1.5 oz per acre for established bermudagrass pastures |
| Approximate Coverage |
Up to 5 acres at 1.0 oz/acre or about 3.3 acres at 1.5 oz/acre
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| Adjuvant Requirement |
A surfactant is required unless the label states otherwise |
Target Weed Snapshot
| Weed Type |
Examples Listed on Label |
| Grassy weeds |
Witchgrass, barnyardgrass, foxtails, johnsongrass, sandbur, ryegrass, wild oats, wild proso millet |
| Broadleaf weeds |
Henbit, pigweed, buttercup, dandelion, curly dock, chickweed, common broomweed, woolly croton |
| Suppression-sensitive weeds |
Some listed weeds may be suppressed rather than fully controlled depending on rate, weed size, and conditions |
For best results, the label recommends treating weeds while they are small and actively growing; unless otherwise directed, grass weeds should generally be less than 2 inches tall or in diameter.
