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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

FUNGICIDE RESISTANCE WARNING Vantage Fungicide is a member of the strobiluron and related products group of fungicides. For fungicide resistance management, the product is a Group 11 fungicide. Some naturally occurring individual fungi resistant to the product and other Group 11 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 this product or other Group 11 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, Amgrow Pty Ltd accepts no liability for any losses that may result from the failure of Vantage Fungicide to control resistant fungi.

Resistance Management Disease control may be reduced if strains of pathogens less sensitive to Vantage develop. Vantage is best used in a preventative disease control program. Reliance on curative use of Vantage could lead to resistance. As a precaution, DO NOT apply Vantage for more than a total of 1/3 of the fungicide applications in one season. If consecutive applications of Vantage are used, they must be followed by at least the same number of applications of fungicides from a different group(s) before Vantage is used again in the current or following season.

WARNING Vantage Fungicide is extremely phytotoxic to certain apple varieties. DO NOT spray Vantage Fungicide where spray drift may reach apple trees. DO NOT spray when conditions favour drift beyond the area intended for application. Conditions that may contribute to drift include thermal inversions, excessive wind speed, certain sprayer nozzle/pressure combinations, small spray droplet size, etc.

COMPATIBILITY/TANK MIXING Vantage is physically compatible with a wide range of products; however, the biological compatibility of these mixtures may not have been fully tested under all environmental and biological conditions. A mixture of Vantage Fungicide with any other product may, in some circumstances, be ineffective or may cause damage. If tank mixes are to be used, observe all directions, precautions, and limitations on all products to be used. As formulations of other manufacturer’s products are beyond the control of Amgrow, and the quality of water may vary with location, all mixtures should be tested prior to mixing commercial quantities.

MIXING Add the required amount of product directly to the spray tank and mix well. Vantage Fungicide is a dispersible concentrate formulation with minimal odour, as the product does not contain petroleum solvents. Vantage Fungicide forms a micro-emulsion on dilution with water and may be tank mixed with many commonly used fungicides and liquid fertilisers.

APPLICATION Ensure even application to achieve even disease control. Avoid overlapping sprays.

• Leaf and Crown Diseases: Application volume should be adequate to ensure thorough and even coverage of the turf leaves and penetration to the crowns. Ideal application volume should be 350 to 500 L/ha. For best results, use medium to coarse nozzles, at 5 km/h and 3 bar pressure. In higher cut turf (>15 mm), a significant spray shielding effect can occur, impacting negatively on spray penetration and even coverage at low application volumes.

• Root Diseases: Application volumes should be as high as possible (approximately 1000 L/ha) to ensure placement close to the soil surface. When lower application volumes are used, washing in should commence as soon as possible after application. For best results, use extremely coarse droplets and total application volume of approximately 1000 L/ha. Preferably spray onto wet or dewy grass. Irrigate with 6 to 10 mm of water commencing within 1 hour of application.

WITHHOLDING PERIODS DO NOT GRAZE OR CUT FOR STOCK FOOD. DO NOT GRAZE TREATED TURF, OR FEED TURF CLIPPINGS FROM ANY TREATED AREA TO POULTRY OR LIVESTOCK.

PRECAUTION Re-entry Period: DO NOT enter treated areas until the spray has dried, unless wearing chemical resistant gloves and footwear.

PROTECTION OF LIVESTOCK DO NOT graze treated turf/lawn, or feed turf/lawn clippings from any treated area to poultry or livestock.

PROTECTION OF WILDLIFE, FISH, CRUSTACEANS AND ENVIRONMENT HIGHLY TOXIC TO AQUATIC LIFE. DO NOT contaminate dams, waterways, or drains with the chemical or used containers. DO NOT apply under meteorological conditions or from spraying equipment that could be expected to cause spray drift on adjacent areas, particularly wetlands, water-bodies, or watercourses. DO NOT apply when heavy rains or storms are expected within 4 hours.

STORAGE AND DISPOSAL Store in the closed, original container in a cool, well-ventilated area. DO NOT store for prolonged periods in direct sunlight. Triple or preferably pressure rinse containers before disposal. Add rinsings to spray tank. DO NOT dispose of undiluted chemicals on site. If recycling, replace cap and return clean containers to recycler or designated collection point. If not recycling, break, crush, or puncture and deliver empty packaging for appropriate disposal to an approved waste management facility. If an approved waste management facility is not available bury the empty packaging 500 mm below the surface in a disposal pit specifically marked and set up for this purpose clear of waterways, desirable vegetation and tree roots, in compliance with relevant Local, State, or Territory regulations. DO NOT burn empty containers or product.