Indigo Scuba 300 Herbicide. 2,4-D (Aquatically Approved)
Group 4 Herbicide
ProForce Scuba 300 is an Emulsifiable Concentrate Formulation, containing 300 g/L of 2,4-D active ingredient as a Phenoxy Acid. ProForce Scuba 300 is effective against broadleaf weeds and is registered in Non-Crop and Pasture for the integrated control of Groundsel Bush, Mother-of-Millions, Noogoora Burr and Bathurst Burr. ProForce Scuba 300 is registered for use in Waterways, non-potable water, drains, dam margins, lakes & streams for the control of Water Hyacinth and Water Lettuce in specified states.
Key Features
- Proven systemic activity within the plant.
- A compatible 2,4-D formulation that can be tank mixed with aquatically registered glyphosates such as ProForce Rapid Fire 510 or 800, ProForce Slinger 240 (240g/L Picloram), ProForce Wallop 600 (600g/L Clopyralid), MetForce 600 WG (600g/kg Metsulfuronmethyl), Flumioxazin, Diquat, Triclopyr or Carfentrazone.
- A unique registration for Aquatic and Terrestrial use.
- Having an aquatic registration allows the use to include lakes and dam margins, irrigation tracks, drains and infrastructure where the listed weeds are present
Maximising Performance:
- Refer to the label for full details on aquatic and terrestrial application.
- Registered for emergent aquatic weed spraying by Knapsack spray, Hand gun, Sprinkler sprayer and Helicopter only.
- Don’t treat more than one-half body of water at a time (7 Days between retreating).
- Target and tank water pH > 8 may lead to reduced effectiveness for the acid formulation. Add ProForce Monterey Aquatic Surfactant to reduce surface water pH.
- Applied directly to water, direct spray onto aquatic weeds but not to the point of runoff.
- To the extent possible, only treat plants in water bodies greater than 1m deep.
Weeds Controlled
WOODY WEEDS
- Groundsel Bush (Baccharis halimifolia)
- Chinese Celtis / Chinese Elm Seedlings (Celtis sinensis)
- Wild Tobacco Tree (Solanum mauritianum)
- Castor Oil Plant (Ricinus communis)
- Balloon Cotton Bush (Gomphocarpus physocarpus)
AQUATIC WEEDS
- Water Hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes)
- Water Lettuce (Pistia stratiotes)
BROADLEAF WEEDS
- Mother-of-Millions (Bryophyllum delagoense)
- Noogoora Burr (Xanthium occidentale)
- Bathurst Burr (Xanthium spinosum)
- Galvanised Burr (Sclerolaena birchii)
- Fireweed (Senecio madagascariensis)
- Sida Retusa (Sida retusa)
- Ageratum (Ageratum spp.)
- Datura (Datura stramonium)
- Creeping Lantana (Lantana montevidensis)
- Saffron Thistle (Carthamus lanatus)
These weeds are controlled in various settings including pastures, non-crop areas, and aquatic environments when Indigo Scuba 300 Herbicide is applied according to label directions.
Mode of Action
2,4-D herbicides are called auxin-type herbicides. They kill plants by causing the cells in the tissues that carry water and nutrients to divide and grow without stopping. An auxin herbicide mimics the natural plant hormone auxin and disrupt the plant’s normal growth processes. This causes excessive cell elongation and uncontrolled growth, ultimately leading to plant death. Auxin herbicides “over-stimulate” the plant’s growth mechanisms, causing abnormal development and tissue damage when applied at high concentrations.
SHORT DESCRIPTION
Indigo Scuba 300 Herbicide is a powerful Group 4 herbicide formulated for the effective control of woody, broadleaf, and aquatic weeds in pasture, non-crop, and aquatic environments. With 300 g/L of 2,4-D in amine salt form, Scuba 300 targets invasive species such as Groundsel Bush, Mother-of-Millions, Water Hyacinth, and Noogoora Burr. Suitable for use with various application methods including knapsack, hand gun, helicopter, and cut stump, it provides flexible and reliable weed management for large-scale landholders, councils, and environmental managers.
ACTIVE INGREDIENTS
300g/L 2,4-D
SOLVENT:
259g/L Liquid Hydrocarbons
APPLICATION INFORMATION
APPLICATION INFORMATION AND RATES – INDIGO SCUBA 300 HERBICIDE
GROUNDSEL BUSH
Application Method: Aerial (helicopter) or hand gun
Rate: 15 L/ha (aerial), 700 mL per 100 L water (hand gun)
Comments: Apply to bushes less than 2 m tall. Use high volume to thoroughly wet foliage. Avoid drift onto desirable species.
MOTHER-OF-MILLIONS
Application Method: Knapsack or hand gun
Rate: 70 mL per 10 L water (knapsack), 700 mL per 100 L water (hand gun)
Comments: Apply to actively growing plants. Thoroughly wet foliage and stems.
NOOGOORA BURR, BATHURST BURR
Application Method: Knapsack or hand gun
Rate: 70 mL per 10 L water (knapsack), 700 mL per 100 L water (hand gun)
Comments: Apply at young growth stage and repeat as necessary.
CASTOR OIL PLANT
Application Method: Hand gun or cut stump
Rate: 700 mL per 100 L water (hand gun), 1:3 mix with diesel (cut stump)
Comments: Wet foliage or freshly cut stumps thoroughly. Repeat on regrowth.
GALVANISED BURR
Application Method: Hand gun
Rate: 700 mL per 100 L water
Comments: Apply during active growth and before flowering. Ensure full coverage.
CHINESE CELTIS (ELM) SEEDLINGS
Application Method: Hand gun
Rate: 700 mL per 100 L water
Comments: Apply to actively growing seedlings up to 2 m tall. Repeat if necessary.
WILD TOBACCO TREE
Application Method: Hand gun or cut stump
Rate: 700 mL per 100 L water (hand gun), 1:3 mix with diesel (cut stump)
Comments: Apply during active growth. Ensure thorough coverage of foliage or cut surface.
BALLOON COTTON
Application Method: Knapsack or hand gun
Rate: 70 mL per 10 L water (knapsack), 700 mL per 100 L water (hand gun)
Comments: Apply before flowering and when actively growing.
DATURA
Application Method: Knapsack
Rate: 70 mL per 10 L water
Comments: Apply to seedlings and young plants.
SIDA RETUSA
Application Method: Knapsack or hand gun
Rate: 70 mL per 10 L water (knapsack), 700 mL per 100 L water (hand gun)
Comments: Best results when applied at flowering stage.
CREEPING LANTANA
Application Method: Knapsack or hand gun
Rate: 100 mL per 10 L water (knapsack), 1 L per 100 L water (hand gun)
Comments: Apply during active growth. Repeat if regrowth occurs.
AGERATUM
Application Method: Knapsack
Rate: 70 mL per 10 L water
Comments: Apply to actively growing plants.
FIREWEED
Application Method: Knapsack
Rate: 70 mL per 10 L water
Comments: Apply before flowering. Thorough coverage essential.
SAFFRON THISTLE
Application Method: Knapsack
Rate: 70 mL per 10 L water
Comments: Apply at rosette stage for best control.
WATER HYACINTH
Application Method: Hand gun or sprinkler sprayer
Rate: 1 L per 10 L water
Comments: Apply to exposed foliage. Treat no more than 50% of water surface at one time. Wait 7 days before retreating.
WATER LETTUCE
Application Method: Hand gun or sprinkler sprayer
Rate: 1 L per 10 L water
Comments: Apply to plants floating on surface. Treat no more than 50% of area at once.
AERIAL APPLICATION
Weeds: Groundsel Bush
Rate: 15 L/ha
Water Volume: Minimum 100 L/ha
Comments: Use helicopter with Raindrop D8 nozzles. Avoid drift and apply under suitable weather conditions.
Always follow label directions, observe environmental restrictions, and wear appropriate PPE during application.
WEEDS CONTROLLED
WEEDS CONTROLLED – INDIGO SCUBA 300 HERBICIDE
WOODY WEEDS
Groundsel Bush (Baccharis halimifolia)
Chinese Celtis / Chinese Elm Seedlings (Celtis sinensis)
Wild Tobacco Tree (Solanum mauritianum)
Castor Oil Plant (Ricinus communis)
Balloon Cotton Bush (Gomphocarpus physocarpus)
AQUATIC WEEDS
Water Hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes)
Water Lettuce (Pistia stratiotes)
BROADLEAF WEEDS
Mother-of-Millions (Bryophyllum delagoense)
Noogoora Burr (Xanthium occidentale)
Bathurst Burr (Xanthium spinosum)
Galvanised Burr (Sclerolaena birchii)
Fireweed (Senecio madagascariensis)
Sida Retusa (Sida retusa)
Ageratum (Ageratum spp.)
Datura (Datura stramonium)
Creeping Lantana (Lantana montevidensis)
Saffron Thistle (Carthamus lanatus)
These weeds are controlled in various settings including pastures, non-crop areas, and aquatic environments when Indigo Scuba 300 Herbicide is applied according to label directions.
PRODUCT LABEL SUMMARY
Full Product Label Summary – Indigo Scuba 300 Herbicide (5L)
Product Name
Indigo Scuba 300 Herbicide
Active Constituent
300 g/L 2,4-D (as dimethylamine and diethanolamine salts)
Solvent: 259 g/L Liquid Hydrocarbons
Formulation Type
Soluble concentrate (SL)
Herbicide Group
Group 4 Herbicide
Signal Heading
Poison
Keep out of reach of children
Read safety directions before opening or using
Purpose
For the integrated control of Groundsel Bush, Mother-of-Millions, Noogoora Burr, Bathurst Burr, Water Hyacinth and other weeds as listed in the Directions for Use table.
Manufacturer
Indigo Specialty Products Pty Ltd
3/49 Donaldson Road, Rocklea QLD 4106
Phone: 0402 735 887
APVMA Approval Number
95228/146407
Directions For Use
Detailed directions provided for:
Pasture and non-crop areas
Aquatic situations (e.g. waterways, drains, dam margins)
Application methods: helicopter, knapsack, hand gun, sprinkler, basal bark, and cut stump
Restraints
Do not exceed 15 L/ha or 13.3 L/day for backpack spraying
Do not treat more than 50% of a waterbody at one time
Do not apply to water bodies without visible weed infestations
Do not apply under inversion conditions or when wind speed is outside 3–15 km/h
Only helicopter application allowed for aerial treatment
Spray Drift Restraints
No boom or vertical sprayer use
Minimum buffer zones required for aquatic and vegetation areas
Maintain coarse spray quality
Avoid off-target drift and protect sensitive crops and environments
Situations and Weeds Controlled
Groundsel Bush
Mother-of-Millions
Noogoora Burr
Bathurst Burr
Castor Oil Plant
Galvanised Burr
Chinese Celtis (Elm) seedlings
Wild Tobacco Tree
Balloon Cotton
Datura
Sida Retusa
Creeping Lantana
Ageratum spp.
Fireweed
Saffron Thistle
Water Hyacinth
Water Lettuce
Application Methods
Helicopter: Raindrop D8 nozzles, 100 L/ha minimum water
Knapsack: 70–100 mL/10 L water depending on weed
Hand Gun: 7 L/1000 L or specific rate per area
Sprinkler Sprayer: 1 L/10 L water or as directed
Basal Bark & Cut Stump: 33 mL/L kerosene or mineral turpentine
Aquatic Use Notes
Only treat plants in water bodies deeper than 1 metre
Avoid submerging sprayed plants
Observe a 7-day interval between treatments of the same area
Timing and Usage Restrictions
Specific seasonal application rate limits for each state for both prior-to-sowing and established pastures
Withholding Period
Do not graze or cut for stock food for 7 days after application
General Instructions
Read full directions before use
Wash equipment thoroughly after use with hot soapy water or ammonia solution
Compatibility
Compatible with biological control agents and suitable for IPM programs
Resistance Warning
Group 4 herbicide – disrupts plant cell growth
Repeated use may lead to resistance in some weed biotypes
Precaution – Re-Entry
Wear PPE (gloves, overalls, water-resistant footwear) if re-entering treated areas before spray dries
Protection of Non-Target Plants and Environment
Avoid drift onto sensitive crops
Do not apply near waterways or desirable vegetation
Very toxic to aquatic life
Storage and Disposal
Store in original container in a cool, ventilated area
Triple rinse before disposal
Do not burn product or container
Recycle if possible or bury waste in an approved facility
Safety Directions
Harmful if inhaled or swallowed
Causes serious eye damage and skin irritation
Wear protective clothing, gloves, and eye protection
Wash thoroughly after use
First Aid
If poisoning occurs, contact a doctor or Poisons Information Centre
Australia: 13 11 26
New Zealand: 0800 764 766
Do not induce vomiting
Safety Data Sheet
Available upon request from Indigo Specialty Products
Conditions of Sale
No warranty beyond product use as directed under normal conditions. Indigo Specialty Products accepts no liability for misuse or off-label use.
LABEL, SDS & TECH SHEET
SHIPPING & RETURNS
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Pickups are available from the QLD warehouse. Updates to product availability in other Australian warehouses are upcoming.
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