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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

Apparent Atrazine 500 Flowable Herbicide is a pre- and post-emergence herbicide which will selectively control:

• Weeds and grasses in Canola (Triazine Tolerant varieties only), Sorghum, Maize, Sweet Corn, Sugar Cane, Lupins, Broom Millet, Saccaline and Forage Sorghum.

• Mintweed in established Lucerne.

• Brome grass in Sirocco Phalaris, Demeter Fescue and Currie Cocksfoot grass seed crops.

• Provide control of weeds and grasses growing on a fallow in a conservation tillage system.

Established perennial species are not satisfactorily controlled at the rates recommended. Duration and effectiveness of control depends on the amount of chemical applied, soil type, rainfall and particular weed species.

The maximum rate of application in all crops except plantation forestry will be 3kg ai/ha per year. The maximum rate of application in plantation forestry will be 4.5kg ai/ha per year in sandy soils and those defined as highly erodible, and 8kg ai/ha per year in clay loams and heavier textured soils.

INTEGRATED WEED MANAGEMENT STRATEGY FOR TT-CANOLA

An Integrated Weed Management Strategy for TT-Canola (the Strategy) has been developed and funded by the Canola Association of Australia in co-operation with certain companies.

The Strategy outlines recommendations, measures and options for weed management, including management of herbicide resistance in weed populations. The Strategy is available from an AIRR Apparent representative and the Canola Association of Australia.

A program has been developed that outlines sound agronomic practices and integrated weed management programs designed to optimise the performance of TT-Canola. It is advised that consultation on IWM be undertaken with an accredited agronomist prior to use of Apparent Atrazine 500 Flowable Herbicide on TT-Canola.

TO MINIMISE HERBICIDE RESISTANCE:

Avoid dry sowing in heavily weed infested paddocks. Wait for a weed germination after the opening rains in weedy paddocks.

Use a pre-plant knockdown or cultivation. No weeds should be allowed to survive at this stage.

Adapt the weed control program to the anticipated weed spectrum and pressure:

Broadleaf Weeds and Ryegrass: Use Simazine 500 SC or Apparent Atrazine 500 Flowable Herbicide plus trifluralin preemergence. A follow-up with a Group 1 herbicide (if ryegrass is susceptible) or Apparent Atrazine 500 Flowable Herbicide may be necessary.

Broadleaf Weeds only: Use Apparent Atrazine 500 Flowable Herbicide post-emergence.

DO NOT use Apparent Atrazine 500 Flowable Herbicide or Simazine 500 SC if the area to be treated had a triazine herbicide applied to it last season.

Watch for escapes, especially in paddocks with a long history of Group 5 herbicide use.

DO NOT use Group C herbicides in consecutive years.

RESISTANT WEEDS REPORTING

Growers should collect plant or seed samples where weeds that are normally susceptible to atrazine and simazine may be resistant, get them tested and seek professional advice.

TO AVOID TRIAZINE CARRY-OVER

On acid soils (pH less than 6.5) – The maximum rate of Apparent Atrazine 500 Flowable Herbicide or Simazine 500 SC or a combination of the two products to be applied to the crop during the growing season is 4L/ha.

On alkaline soils (pH greater than 6.5) – The maximum rate of Apparent Atrazine 500 Flowable Herbicide or Simazine 500 SC or a combination of the two products to be applied to the crop during the growing season is 2L/ha.

Post-emergence use – It is recommended that Apparent Atrazine 500 Flowable Herbicide only be used, and at rates of 2L/ha or less, on both acid and alkaline soils.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS – Summer Crops:

WARNING: Sorghum, Broom Millet, Saccaline

Heavy rains immediately following an application tends to result in excessive concentrations of herbicide in the seed furrow, thus encouraging possible crop injury. This is most likely to occur when a pre-plant or pre-emergence application is made using rates in excess of 3.6 litres per hectare. In the northern irrigation areas of Western Australia do not use as a preemergence application during the wet season.

Note: Applying the total amount of product as a pre-emergence application increases the risk outlined in the Warning above.

MAIZE & SWEET CORN

For post-emergence application add crop oil at the rate of 5.5 litres per hectare if grasses are the major problem. Spray mixture must be continually agitated.

DO NOT apply mixtures containing crop oil to stressed crops, inbred lines or breeding stock as injury may occur. Where broadleaf weeds only are present add 100mL of a 100% non-ionic surfactant per 100 litres of spray mixture.

MIXING

DO NOT mix, load or apply this product within 20m of any well, sink hole, intermittent or perennial stream. Settling may occur after storage for some weeks. Stir product or invert container several times before opening. Pour the product into the spray vat through a strainer to remove any dry particles or flakes, which can occasionally occur under hot storage conditions.

Add the full quantity of product to the partly filled spray tank while agitating. Fill tank and agitate to ensure thorough mixing. Continue agitation while spraying. Agitate vigorously from the bottom if allowed to stand. Reseal part used container immediately.

COMPATIBILITY

This product is compatible with post-emergent knockdown herbicides and other residual herbicides such as diuron, hexazinone, ametryn. As formulations of other manufacturers products are beyond the control of AIRR Apparent Pty Ltd, all mixtures should be tested prior to mixing commercial quantities.

METHOD OF APPLICATION

By low volume boom or aircraft. With aircraft application, the need for good soil moisture at the time of application and follow up rain or irrigation within 10 days is most critical.

Suggested minimum volumes of spray mixture per hectare:

Aircraft: 20 to 30 litres per hectare

Boom: 50 to 100 litres per hectare

Application can be made as an overall or band treatment. Minimum band width should be 30cm.

DO NOT use human flaggers in aerial spraying unless protected by engineering controls such as enclosed cabs.

TT-CANOLA: APPLICATION

DO NOT apply to TT-Canola by aircraft. Apply only with a low boom sprayer with a 60m buffer zone downwind of treated fields to natural or impounded lakes or dams, and a 20m buffer zone for any well, sink hole, intermittent or perennial stream. Apply only to areas where run-off is unlikely to occur or where run-off may be captured by farm earthworks.

RESISTANT WEEDS WARNING

GROUP 5 HERBICIDE

Apparent Atrazine 500 Flowable Herbicide is a member of the triazines group of herbicides. Apparent Atrazine 500 Flowable Herbicide has the inhibitor of photosynthesis at photosystem II mode of action. For weed resistance management Apparent Atrazine 500 Flowable Herbicide is a Group 5 herbicide. Some naturally occurring weed biotypes resistant to Apparent Atrazine 500 Flowable Herbicide and other Group 5 herbicides may exist through normal genetic variability in any weed population. The resistant individuals can eventually dominate the weed population if these herbicides are used repeatedly.

These resistant weeds will not be controlled by Apparent Atrazine 500 Flowable Herbicide or other Group 5 herbicides. Since the occurrence of resistant weeds is difficult to detect prior to use AIRR Apparent Pty Ltd accepts no liability for any losses that may result from the failure of Apparent Atrazine 500 Flowable Herbicide to control resistant weeds. Any incidents of resistance must be reported to AIRR Apparent Pty Ltd. Advice as to strategies and alternative treatments that can be used should be obtained from your local supplier, consultant, local Department of Agriculture or Primary Industries Department.

PRECAUTION

Re-entry period: DO NOT enter treated areas without protective clothing until spray has dried.

PROTECTION OF CROPS, NATIVE AND OTHER NON-TARGET PLANTS

DO NOT spray foliage of desirable plants. DO NOT apply high rates of application to heavier soils if roots of desirable shrubs or trees are near the surface.

DO NOT use in channels and drains. DO NOT use near newly planted shrubs, young ornamentals and species with shallow roots, e.g. Prunus species, or trees in sandy porous soils.

DO NOT plant crops other than those recommended on this label for at least 18 months following treatment at rates of up to 6.0 litres per hectare. When rates in excess of 6.0 litres per hectare are applied, plantings may not be possible for very long periods afterwards.

DO NOT apply under weather conditions or from spraying equipment that may cause spray to drift onto nearby susceptible plants/crops, cropping lands or pastures.

PROTECTION OF WILDLIFE, FISH, CRUSTACEANS AND ENVIRONMENT

DO NOT contaminate streams, rivers or watercourses with the chemical or used containers. This product is very toxic to algae and aquatic macrophytes. DO NOT mix, load or apply this product within 20 metres of any well, sink hole, intermittent or perennial stream or river. DO NOT use in channels or drains. DO NOT apply in weather conditions likely to cause drift onto susceptible crops/plants, cropping lands or pastures. DO NOT apply within 60 metres of natural or impounded lakes or dams.

STORAGE AND DISPOSAL

Store in the original container in a cool, well-ventilated area. DO NOT store for prolonged periods in direct sunlight. Triple 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 500mm 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 government regulations. DO NOT burn empty containers or product.

For Refillable containers: Empty contents fully into application equipment. Close all valves and return to point of supply for refill or storage.