EPTC
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EPTC (Eradicane) is a thiocarbamate herbicide that inhibits seedling development and is used for pre-emergent control of annual grasses and broadleaves in corn. In the germinating seedling, it affects lipid and protein biosynthesis.
EPTC (Eradicane) injury.
(Photo: Mary Ann Hansen, Virginia Polytechnic Institute, Bugwood.org)
Management:
- Use a safener and avoid applying prior to heavy rains, which could leach the safener.
