Adama Bazzal Herbicide - Pinoxaden 5.1% EC for Grassy Weed Control in Wheat

Adama Bazzal is a selective, systemic post-emergence herbicide containing Pinoxaden 5.1% EC (emulsifiable concentrate). It is specially designed for grassy weed management in wheat crops. The verified Indian use of Bazzal is the control of Phalaris minor (canary grass), the main problematic grass weed in wheat. The Government of India PPQS major-use table for Pinoxaden 5.1% EC also lists Avena ludoviciana (wild oat) as a target weed.

Bazzal works after the weeds have emerged from the soil, making it a post-emergence solution that fits well into a farmer's wheat management routine. Its emulsifiable concentrate formulation is easy to mix and apply with standard spraying equipment. The product is registered in India under CIR–1162/2010(311) Pinoxaden (EC)-02 and is classified as Caution / slightly toxic on the statutory label. It is meant for agricultural use only and should not be treated as a general weed killer or a broadleaf herbicide.

For farmers growing wheat, Bazzal offers a targeted way to keep grassy weeds from competing with the crop for nutrients, water, and sunlight. By controlling these weeds at the right stage, the crop can grow healthier and produce a cleaner harvest. Always follow the current pack label and leaflet, which remain the final authority for crop, weeds, rate, water volume, timing, and safety.

Key Benefits

• Targeted grassy weed control in wheat, mainly Phalaris minor (canary grass), with Avena ludoviciana (wild oat) also listed in official sources.
• Post-emergence action lets you spray after weeds have emerged, matching the practical field stage.
• Systemic movement inside the weed stops new tissue growth, giving effective and reasonably quick control.
• Emulsifiable concentrate (EC) formulation mixes easily with water and applies cleanly with a knapsack or flat-fan sprayer.
• Helps the wheat crop absorb nutrients and water without competition from grassy weeds, supporting healthier growth.
• Clear HRAC/WSSA Group 1 (ACCase inhibitor) classification helps you plan resistance management and avoid overuse of one mode of action.

How It Works

Pinoxaden, the active ingredient in Bazzal, belongs to the phenylpyrazoline (DEN) chemical family and is classified by HRAC/WSSA in Group 1, the inhibitors of acetyl-CoA carboxylase (ACCase). This enzyme is essential for fatty-acid production in susceptible grass weeds.

After foliar uptake, the systemic active ingredient moves inside the weed toward its growing points. By inhibiting ACCase, it disrupts normal lipid production and stops the development of new weed tissue. As a result, the grass weed stops growing and eventually dies, giving the wheat crop a clear advantage.

Because Pinoxaden is systemic, it reaches parts of the weed that a simple contact spray may miss. This mode of action is also important for stewardship: repeated use of a Group 1 herbicide can select resistant weed populations, so Bazzal should be used as part of an integrated weed-management plan rather than as the only tool.

Technical Specifications

Parameter	Details
Brand / Trade Name	ADAMA Bazzal
Product Type	Selective systemic post-emergence grass herbicide
Active Ingredient	Pinoxaden 5.1%
Formulation	EC (emulsifiable concentrate)
HRAC/WSSA Group	Group 1 — ACCase inhibitor; legacy HRAC Group A
Chemical Family	Phenylpyrazoline (DEN)
Verified Crop	Wheat
Indian Registration	CIR–1162/2010(311) Pinoxaden (EC)-02
Label Classification	Caution; slightly toxic
Country of Origin	India

Recommended Dosage & Application

Two official source formats are available for Bazzal. They use different units, so follow the matching unit set and the current physical pack. Do not combine the hectare rate from one source with the acre water volume from another.

Official Source	Crop & Target	Formulation Rate	Water Volume	Application Timing	PHI
Government of India PPQS	Wheat — Phalaris minor and Avena ludoviciana	800–900 ml/ha	225–300 L/ha	30–35 days after sowing	90 days
Current ADAMA India guidance	Wheat — Phalaris minor	320–360 ml/acre	120–150 L/acre	When target weed is at 3–5 leaf stage	Follow statutory 90-day PHI

For foliar spray, a practical mixing guide is: use 2.4 ml of Pinoxaden 5.1% EC per litre of water, or add 36 ml in 15 litres of water, and mix 360 ml per acre for spraying.

When to Use

Bazzal is a post-emergence herbicide, so it should be applied after the grassy weeds have emerged from the soil. The Government of India PPQS lists the application window as 30–35 days after sowing, while current ADAMA guidance recommends spraying when Phalaris minor is at the 3–5 leaf stage.

Confirm both the crop stage and the weed stage on the physical pack before spraying. Use Bazzal only in wheat where the target grass weed matches the current label. It is not a substitute for broadleaf-weed control, so identify the weed species before application.

Step by Step Usage Instructions

• Confirm the target weed in your wheat field matches the label (Phalaris minor, and Avena ludoviciana as listed in official sources).
• Measure the field area accurately and calculate the required formulation and water volume using one complete unit set (either the PPQS hectare set or the ADAMA acre set).
• Fill the spray tank with the required amount of clean water.
• Add the measured quantity of Bazzal and mix thoroughly to form a uniform spray solution.
• Apply as a foliar spray using a flat-fan nozzle or knapsack sprayer, calibrated for the measured field area and water volume.
• Ensure uniform coverage over the target weeds.
• Wear protective gear such as goggles, gloves, and a mask during mixing and spraying.
• Do not eat, drink, or smoke while handling or spraying, and wash your hands thoroughly after application.
• Keep the product out of reach of children and pets, and store in a dry, ventilated area away from food and feed.

Compatibility

No universal compatibility or tank-mix recommendation is made for Bazzal. Mix it with another product only if the current label expressly permits it or an authorised agronomist confirms a labelled program. Keep products separate unless authorised.

Precautions & Safety

• Wear protective gear such as goggles, gloves, and a mask while handling and spraying.
• Cover your eyes properly and avoid contact with skin.
• Do not eat, drink, or smoke while using the herbicide.
• Wash your hands thoroughly after applying Bazzal.
• Avoid breathing spray mist or vapour.
• Keep the original closed container locked away from food, feed, children, and animals in a dry, ventilated storage area.
• Prevent spray, wash water, and empty containers from contaminating water bodies.
• Never reuse an empty pesticide container.
• Bazzal is for agricultural purposes only.

PHI / REI & Storage

The pre-harvest interval (PHI) is 90 days, as per the statutory recommendation. Follow the current pack label for the exact PHI. Store the product in its original closed container in a dry, ventilated area, away from food, feed, children, and animals.