ThatchBusta

Break down crop trash or revive turf and pasture.

How To Buy

Biostart ThatchBusta is a blend of fermentation extracts that stimulates the decomposition of cover crops and crop residues as well as thatch in pasture. ThatchBusta activates naturally occurring decomposition microbes to breakdown old plant material, effectively and efficiently releasing its nutrients back into the soil.

Use ThatchBusta to:

  • Activate decomposition microbes.
  • Breakdown crop residues fully and fast.
  • Prepare seed beds more easily.
  • Reduce blockage of seed drills.
  • Improve accurate seed placement.
  • Improve moisture penetration and water holding capacity.
  • Improve nutrient mineralisation.
  • Reduce disease overwintering.
  • Break down browntop thatch.
  • Improve soil structure in pastures.
  • Stimulate clover growth in pasture.
  • Improve pasture quality.

A sample of pasture grass, showing a thick layer of dry thatch on top of the soil and grass roots barely penetrating into the soil.Pasture that has been treated with ThatchBusta, there is no layer of thatch and you can see the grass roots penetrate more deeply into the soil.

Pasture that has been treated with ThatchBusta.

Breaking down browntop thatch allows white clover seeds to germinate, which leads to increased clover content in your pasture, thereby improving pasture quality and animal performance.

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Directions for use:

  • For best results graze out paddocks and allow sward to freshen prior to application.
  • Apply ThatchBusta™ in the early morning, late afternoon or in overcast conditions. Calibrate and clean sprayer before use.

Crop specific information

Use Timing Application rate Notes
Land preparation for cropping – prior to direct drilling or cultivation Autumn 3 L/ha Ground spray 6 months prior to spring sowing. Minimum water rate is 200 L/ha.
Improve pasture – reduce thatch and release clover Spring – Soil temperature 10°C and rising 3 L/ha Aerial spray Mix with glyphosate 360 at 200–500 mL/ha. Call 0800 116 229 for advice on rate. Minimum water rate is 40 L/ha. Paddocks will yellow for approximately 4 weeks.
Commercial turf Spring or Autumn 5 L/ha Ground spray 5 L/ha in 200 L water
Domestic lawns Spring or Autumn 5 L/ha Ground spray Mix 50 mL in 5 L water and apply to 100㎡

If your crop isn’t included above, please contact your local BioStart representative for personalised information.

Material Safety Data Sheet

Download the material safety data sheet.

Label information

Download the ThatchBusta product label.

Compatibility

Compatible with commonly used herbicides and nutritional sprays.

Mixing instructions

Half fill the spray tank with water and while mixing slowly add the required amount of ThatchBusta™ then top up with water.

Handling precautions

When mixing or applying, avoid contact with skin and eyes. Wear protective clothing, gloves and goggles. Flush spray equipment thoroughly with water after use. Do not eat or drink while using. Wash protective clothing after use.

Storage instructions

Store below 30°C. Keep out of reach of children. Keep container tightly closed. Do not store diluted product.

Empty container disposal

Triple rinse and return to an approved recycling centre.

Label information

Download the ThatchBusta product label.

Empty container disposal

Triple rinse and return to an approved recycling centre.

 

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