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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

APPLICATION

BALLISTIC ELITE is a contact spray. Thorough, even coverage is essential. Residual control of BALLISTIC ELITE may be reduced if heavy rainfall is received within 48 hours of application.

BALLISTIC ELITE can be applied using water as a carrier, and from aircraft can also be applied ULV when in combination with a compatible ULV insecticide and/or oil as a bulking agent.

EQUIPMENT

Ground Spray: Standard low volume boom or high volume equipment may be used.

Aircraft:

Water: BALLISTIC ELITE may be applied by aircraft using water as a carrier. Water volumes of 20 to 30 L/ha have given satisfactory results.

ULV: BALLISTIC ELITE may also be used without dilution in mixture with some ULV products, as listed under Compatibility, or applied ULV in combination with D-C-Tron† Cotton Spray Oil. A minimum spray volume of 3.0 L/ha should be applied ULV, using either a compatible ULV insecticide mixture partner and/or D-C-Tron Cotton Spray Oil as the bulking agent. DO NOT add water – use direct from container.

For ULV application, BALLISTIC ELITE must only be applied by aircraft fitted with accurately calibrated ULV equipment, e.g. Micronair† AU5000 atomisers. To minimise drift it is essential to produce suitable spray droplet diameters by controlling the rotational speed of the atomisers. A rotational speed of approx. 2700 rpm is recommended to ensure that a desirable droplet diameter (volume median diameter) of 100 microns is delivered. This is best achieved by setting the blade angles at 75 degrees and not flying at high speeds. Plane speeds higher than 110 knots and/or blade angles set lower than 75 degrees will increase the cage rotational speed and effectively reduce the volume median diameter of the droplets. It is recommended to fit transducers to measure rotational speed. Thorough coverage is essential.

COMPATIBILITY

Water: BALLISTIC ELITE may be mixed with most piperonyl butoxide formulations and most formulations of fungicides and insecticides such as amitraz, chlorothalonil, dimethoate, mancozeb, metalaxyl, methamidophos, methomyl and pirimicarb, where these products are required for additional insect control or for control of diseases. BALLISTIC ELITE may also be mixed with other products including Reward Cotton Growth Regulant, Wuxal Liquid Foliar Nutrient and most knockdown herbicides.

ULV: When sprayed as a ULV product, BALLISTIC ELITE is compatible with amitraz ULV and piperonyl butoxide, where these products are required for additional insect control. BALLISTIC ELITE is also compatible with D-C-Tron Cotton Spray Oil. For further information on ULV insecticide compatibilities contact Adama Australia.

MIXING

Water: Fill the spray tank to about 3/4 full with clean water. Add the required quantity of BALLISTIC ELITE to the spray tank with agitators in motion. Where other products are to be mixed, add these after BALLISTIC ELITE is mixed in the tank. Top up the spray tank to the required volume with clean water, with agitators operating. When mixing BALLISTIC ELITE with piperonyl butoxide, add the required quantity of BALLISTIC ELITE to the spray tank, followed by the piperonyl butoxide, then, with agitators operating, add the required quantity of clean water to the spray tank.

ULV: When BALLISTIC ELITE is to be applied as a ULV spray in combination with compatible ULV products (or oil), BALLISTIC ELITE should be added after the ULV product (or oil), with agitators in motion. Ensure that there is no water, or products containing water, in this mixture, or in the spraying equipment.

INSECTICIDE RESISTANCE WARNING

For insecticide resistance management BALLISTIC ELITE is a Group 3A insecticide. Some naturally occurring insect biotypes resistant to BALLISTIC ELITE and other Group 3A insecticides may exist through normal genetic variability in any insect population. The resistant individuals can eventually dominate the insect population if BALLISTIC ELITE or other Group 3A insecticides are used repeatedly. The effectiveness of BALLISTIC ELITE on resistant individuals could be significantly reduced. Since the occurrence of resistant insects is difficult to detect prior to use, Adama Australia accepts no liability for any losses that may result from the failure of BALLISTIC ELITE to control resistant insects. BALLISTIC ELITE may be subject to specific resistance management strategies. For further information contact your local supplier, Adama representative or local agricultural department agronomist.

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 and wrist and elbow-length PVC gloves. Clothing must be laundered after each day’s use.

PROTECTION OF CROPS, NATIVE AND OTHER NON-TARGET PLANTS

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 LIVESTOCK

Dangerous to bees. DO NOT spray on any plants in flower while bees are foraging. Some repellent effect may be apparent for approximately 2 days.

PROTECTION OF WILDLIFE, FISH, CRUSTACEANS AND ENVIRONMENT

Dangerous to fish. DO NOT contaminate streams, rivers or waterways with this product or used containers.

STORAGE AND DISPOSAL (20 L, 200 L)

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 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 government regulation. 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.

Envirodrum Micro Matic Valve (110 L): Store the original sealed Envirodrum in a cool well-ventilated area. DO NOT store for prolonged periods in direct sunlight. DO NOT tamper with the Micro Matic valve or the security seal. DO NOT contaminate the Envirodrum with water or any foreign matter. After each use of the product, please ensure that the Micro Matic coupler delivery system and hoses are disconnected, triple rinsed with clean water and drained accordingly. When the contents of the Envirodrum have been used, please return the Envirodrum to the point of purchase. The Envirodrum remains the property of Adama Australia.

1000 L/20,000 L

Store in the closed, original container in a cool, well-ventilated areas. DO NOT store for prolonged periods in direct sunlight. Storage must be secure so that contents cannot be tampered with. All locks and/ or seals must be in order. If locks or seals are broken prior to initial use then the integrity of this product cannot be assured. If this occurs Adama Australia should be advised immediately. This minibulk/bulk container is reusable and remains the property of Adama Australia. DO NOT rinse empty container. Empty contents fully into application equipment. Close all valves and return to the point of supply for refill or storage. No other liquid, solid or pesticide product should be put into it. When empty return to Adama Australia for cleaning, relabeling and refilling.