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GROUP 2B INSECTICIDE

For the control of various insect pests in brassicas, cotton, wine grapevines, potatoes and sugarcane as specified in the Directions for Use table.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE
RESTRAINTS
DO NOT apply this product by aerial application using rotary atomisers.
DO NOT apply aerially to brassicas and potatoes.

BRASSICAS, (HEAD CABBAGE) CAULIFLOWER, BROCCOLI, BRUSSELS SPROUT, (KOHLRABI)
Pest: Diamondback Moth (Plutella xylostella), Cabbage White Butterfly (Pieris rapae), Cabbage Cluster Caterpillar (Crocidolomia pavonana)
State: All States
Rate: 250 mL/ ha
WHP: 7 days (H)
Critical comments (Dangerous to bees): Diamondback Moth can rapidly become resistant to insecticides. To preserve the effectiveness of ALBATROSS 200SC, limit the number of applications to no more than 4 per year, preferably applied within an 8 week period. Use spray volume of between 400 and 1000 L/ha according to crop size. Use a non-ionic wetting agent at the rate specified by the manufacturer for use in horticultural crops. Ensure that the rate of wetting agent used results in efficient spray coverage of the leaf surface. This use is subject to a CropLife Resistance Management Strategy. Refer to your Adama representative for details.

COTTON
Pest: Cotton Thrips (Thrips tabaci)
State: Qld, NSW, WA only
Rate: 62.5 to 125 mL/ha
WHP: 4 weeks (H)
Critical comments (Dangerous to bees): Apply at the first sign of the pest. ALBATROSS 200SC will take 3-4 days to reach full effectiveness. Use the higher rate in situations of high thrips pressure.
A spray drift minimisation strategy should be employed at all times when aerially applying sprays to, or near, sensitive areas.
The strategy envisaged is exemplified by the cotton industry’s Best Management Practice Manual.

Pest: Green Mirid (Creontiades dilutus)
State: Qld, NSW, WA only
Rate: 62.5 to 125 mL/ha
WHP: 4 weeks (H)
Critical comments (Dangerous to bees): Apply spray to achieve thorough coverage of foliage when pest first appears and repeat as required. Use the higher rate under sustained heavy green mirid pressure. The product is compatible with early season IPM with the lower rate having less impact on beneficials.
A spray drift minimisation strategy should be employed at all times when aerially applying sprays to, or near, sensitive areas. The strategy envisaged is exemplified by the cotton industry’s Best Management Practice Manual.

POTATOES
Pest: Wireworm (various), Mole Cricket (various)
State: All States
Rate: 250 mL/ha

Pest: Whitefringed Weevil (Naupactus leucoloma)
State: All States
Rate: 500 mL/ha

Critical comments (Dangerous to bees): Apply as a broadcast spray to the surface of the soil and incorporate to a depth of 15 cm prior to planting.

WINE GRAPEVINES
Pest: Fig Longicorn (Acalolepta vastator)
State: Qld, NSW, WA only
Rate: 100 mL/100 L
Critical comments (Dangerous to bees): Apply as a single spray to dormant vines following pruning and prior to budburst. Apply only as a high volume spray using hand held equipment. Thorough coverage of vine trunks and cordons is essential for effective control.
Refer to Application Wine grapevines.

SUGARCANE
Pest: Sugarcane Weevil Borer (Rhabdoscelus obscurus)
State: Qld, NSW, WA, NT only
Rate: 2 to 5.7 mL/100 m row
WHP: 12 weeks (H, G)
Critical comments (Dangerous to bees): Apply during the Summer months of December to February when the crop has produced the first millable internode of cane. Use hollow cone nozzles as a directed spray to cover the base of the sugarcane stools and up the stalk to a height of 40 cm. Treat both sides of the stools ensuring coverage of all stalks, soil and trash in an area to 10 cm either side of the stools. Use a non-ionic wetting agent at the rate specified by the manufacturer.
Ensure that the rate of wetting agent used results in efficient spray coverage of the stalk, soil and trash surface.
Apply in a minimum water volume of 250 L/ha (approx. 3.8 L/100 m row). Use the higher rate when pest pressure is heavy.

Pest: Sugarcane Wireworm (various)
State: Qld, NSW, WA, NT only
Rate:
Single row plantings: 1.1 mL/100 m single row length
Double row plantings: 1.8 mL/100 m double row length
Critical comments (Dangerous to bees): Apply in the planting furrow over the top of the plant pieces (setts), in sufficient water to ensure coverage of the plant pieces and the surrounding soil.

NOT TO BE USED FOR ANY PURPOSE OR IN ANY MANNER CONTRARY TO THIS LABEL UNLESS AUTHORISED UNDER APPROPRIATE LEGISLATION.

WITHHOLDING PERIODS:
(H) = Harvest, (G) = Grazing
BRASSICAS: DO NOT HARVEST FOR 7 DAYS AFTER APPLICATION.
COTTON: DO NOT HARVEST FOR 4 WEEKS AFTER APPLICATION.
DO NOT GRAZE OR CUT FOR STOCK FOOD.
WINE GRAPEVINES: NOT REQUIRED WHEN USED AS DIRECTED (H).
DO NOT FEED TRASH OR BY-PRODUCTS RESULTING FROM TREATED GRAPEVINES TO LIVESTOCK (G).
POTATOES: NOT REQUIRED WHEN USED AS DIRECTED.
DO NOT GRAZE OR CUT FOR STOCK FOOD ANY PART OF FAILED CROP (INCLUDING TUBERS).
SUGARCANE: DO NOT HARVEST FOR 12 WEEKS AFTER APPLICATION.
DO NOT GRAZE OR CUT FOR STOCK FOOD FOR 12 WEEKS AFTER APPLICATION.

LIVESTOCK WITHHOLDING PERIOD:
WITHHOLD STOCK FROM SLAUGHTER FOR 21 DAYS AFTER APPLICATION, WHERE STOCK WERE PRESENT IN CROP OR PASTURE AT TIME OF APPLICATION.

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
INSECTICIDE RESISTANCE WARNING
For insecticide resistance management ALBATROSS 200SC Insecticide is a Group 2B insecticide.
Some naturally occurring insect biotypes resistant to ALBATROSS 200SC and other Group 2B insecticides may exist through normal genetic variability in any insect population. The resistant individuals can eventually dominate the insect population if ALBATROSS 200SC or other Group 2B insecticides are used repeatedly. The effectiveness of ALBATROSS 200SC on resistant individuals could be significantly reduced.
Since the occurrence of resistant individuals is difficult to detect prior to use, Adama Australia Pty. Ltd. accepts no liability for any losses that may result from the failure of this product to control resistant insects. ALBATROSS 200SC may be subject to specific resistance management strategies. Consult a Adama representative for further information if required.

RESIDUES MANAGEMENT IN EXPORT PRODUCE
Crops:
Growers should note that MRLs or import tolerances do not exist in all markets for produce treated with ALBATROSS 200SC.
If you are growing produce for export, please check with Adama Australia Pty. Ltd. for the latest information on MRLs and import tolerances BEFORE using ALBATROSS 200SC.
Livestock:
Livestock may be exposed to fipronil residues in the feed by grazing treated forage and fodder. Observance of the 14 day grazing withholding period permits compliance with Australian MRLs for fipronil in meat, offal and milk. To meet more stringent export residues requirements, Meat and Livestock Australia recommends Export Slaughter Intervals (ESIs) and Export Grazing Intervals (EGIs) for ALBATROSS 200SC. When livestock grown for export are grazed on forage and fodder treated with ALBATROSS 200SC the user must obtain details of the recommended export intervals from Meat and Livestock Australia and must follow those recommendations.

MIXING
Brassicas, Cotton, Wine Grapevines, Potatoes, Sugarcane Slowly add the required amount of product to water in the spray tank while stirring or agitating. Agitate while spraying. When container empty, rinse the container with water and add the rinsings to the spray tank.

APPLICATION
Brassicas: Ensure thorough coverage of foliage and heads.
Cotton: For ground application use a prepared spray volume of 35-75 L/ha depending on the size of the crop. For aerial application see ‘Aerial application’ instructions below.
Wine Grapevines: ALBATROSS 200SC should be applied by hand held equipment as a high volume directed spray of approximately 500 mL of solution per vine.

AERIAL APPLICATION
Use spray techniques that minimise off-target spray drift. DO NOT use rotary atomisers. Use application volumes between 20 L and 50 L/ha. Achieve a droplet density of ~60 droplets/cm2 on a flat surface on the target. When spraying large droplets (>250 μm), increase the application volume to >40 L/ha to ensure sufficient droplets are produced. Do not apply aerially to brassicas and potatoes.

PRECAUTIONS
Re-entry period: Unless otherwise specified, DO NOT enter treated areas until the spray has dried, unless wearing cotton overalls buttoned to the neck and wrist over normal clothing and chemical resistant gloves. Clothing must be laundered after each days use.
Note: It is the responsibility of the professional operator to ensure that public entry to treated areas is restricted for the appropriate interval post application.
Human flaggers, if used in aerial spraying operations, must be protected by enclosed cabs.