What's the Difference Between Nullify and Eraser

If all the recent headlines and news stories about Roundup® (glyphosate) have you searching for an alternative weed killer, Control Solutions has what you’re looking for.

Martin’s® NULLIFY A/P is a water-soluble, broad-spectrum, non-selective herbicide. It is a versatile, non-glyphosate option for weed control. Applied as a foliar spray, NULLIFY A/P will control emerged annual and perennial grass and broadleaf weeds.

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The active ingredient in NULLIFY A/P glufosinate-ammonium, has a long track record as a key product in global agriculture. It’s been used safely for 30 years, and to-date, there have been no known cases of harm to people when used according to label instructions. When used as directed, NULLIFY A/P will not contaminate the environment, and it is safe for animals.

While glufosinate, the active ingredient n NULLIFY A/P, sounds a little bit like glyphosate, the active ingredient in (Eraser / Roundup), it is not the same. Although the two products do have some similarities, they also have some important differences.

Similarities

Non-selective – control a wide variety of broadleaf weeds and grasses
No soil activity - must be applied to the foliage of actively growing plants to be effective. Both break down in soil and are not taken up by plant roots.

Differences

The biggest difference between NULLIFY A/P (glufosinate) and Eraser (glyphosate / Roundup) is that Nullify is a contact This means NULLIFY A/P is effective only where it comes into contact with the plant, killing the plant without affecting the roots. In contrast, Eraser (glyphosate / Roundup) needs to translocate (move) from the plant leaves (where it is sprayed) to the roots to kill the plant.
With NULLIFY A/P some withering of leaves and young shoots of treated plants may be observed within 2 to 4 days after application. It frequently takes longer, sometimes up to 2 weeks, to see the effects of Eraser (glyphosate / Roundup) on treated plants.