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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

MIXING/APPLICATION

SHAKE WELL BEFORE USE: AC Penance 500 Fungicide is a liquid suspension to be mixed with water for application as a spray. Add the required quantity of AC Penance 500 Fungicide to a partly filled spray tank and agitate. Complete filling while agitating. Ensure the spray mixture is properly agitated before restarting after stoppage.

ADDITION OF WETTING AGENT:

The addition of a wetting agent to spray mixture improves the distribution of the spray on hard to wet plants.

APPLICATION

Tree Crops:

Dilute Spraying: Use a sprayer designed to apply high volumes of water up to the point of run-off and matched to the crop being sprayed. Set up and operate the sprayer to achieve even coverage throughout the crop canopy. Apply sufficient water to cover the crop to the point of run-off. Avoid excessive run-off. The required water volume may be determined by applying different test volumes, using different settings on the sprayer, from industry guidelines or expert advice. Add the amount of product specified in the Directions for Use table for each 100L of water. Spray to the point of run-off. The required dilute spray volume will change and the sprayer set up and operation may also need to be changed, as the crop grows.

Concentrate Spraying: Use a sprayer designed and set up for concentrate spraying (that is a sprayer which applies water volumes less than those required to reach the point of run-off) and matched to the crop being sprayed. Set up and operate the sprayer to achieve even coverage throughout the crop canopy using your chosen water volume. Determine an appropriate dilute spray volume (see Dilute Spraying above) for the crop canopy. This is needed to calculate the concentrate mixing rate. The mixing rate for concentrate spraying can then be calculated in the following way:

EXAMPLE ONLY:

Dilute spray volume as determined above: For example 1500 L/ha

Your chosen concentrate spray volume: For example 500 L/ha

The concentration factor in this example is: 3 x (i.e. 1500 L ÷ 500 L = 3)

If the dilute label rate is 10 mL/100L, then the concentrate rate becomes 3 x 10, that is 30 mL/100L of concentrate spray. The chosen spray volume, amount of product per 100L of water, and the sprayer set up and operation may need to be changed as the crop grows.

For further information on concentrate spraying, users are advised to consult relevant industry guidelines, undertake appropriate competency training and follow industry Best Practices.

COMPATIBILITY:

AC Penance 500 Fungicide is compatible with many insecticides and fungicides, however, to be sure of compatibility with any particular product check with your local dealer first.

FUNGICIDE RESISTANCE WARNING

GROUP 1 FUNGICIDE: AC Penance 500 Fungicide is a member of the benzimidazole group of fungicides. For fungicide resistance management AC Penance 500 Fungicide is a Group 1 fungicide. Some naturally occurring fungi resistant to AC Penance 500 Fungicide and other Group 1 fungicides may exist through normal genetic variability in any fungal population. The resistant individuals can eventually dominate the fungal population if these fungicides are used repeatedly. These resistant fungi will not be controlled by AC Penance 500 Fungicide and other Group 1 Fungicides, thus resulting in a reduction in efficacy and possible yield loss. Since the occurrence of resistant fungi is difficult to detect prior to use, Axichem Pty Ltd accepts no liability for any losses that may result from the failure of AC Penance 500 Fungicide to control resistant fungi.

EXPORT OF TREATED PRODUCE

Growers should note that suitable MRLs or import tolerances may not be established in all markets for produce treated with AC Penance 500 Fungicide. If you are growing produce for export, please check with Axichem Pty Ltd for the latest information on MRL’s and import tolerances BEFORE using AC Penance 500 Fungicide.

PRECAUTIONS

• Keep away from foodstuffs.

• Re-entry Period: DO NOT allow entry into treated areas until the spray deposits have dried. When prior entry is necessary, wear cotton overalls buttoned to the neck (or equivalent clothing) and chemical-resistant gloves. Clothing must be laundered after each day’s use.

PROTECTION OF LIVESTOCK

AC Penance 500 Fungicide is of low toxicity to bees.

PROTECTION OF WILDLIFE, FISH, CRUSTACEANS AND ENVIRONMENT

Very toxic to aquatic life with long-lasting effects. DO NOT contaminate streams, rivers, wetlands, or watercourses with this product or the used containers.