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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

MIXING

Before use, ensure that all application equipment is clean. Add half the required volume of water and start agitation. Add the required quantity of Serifel. Fill the tank to the required volume while maintaining agitation. Continuous agitation must be maintained until spraying is complete. Spray pH must be not less than pH 4.5 and not greater than pH 9. Following storage, Serifel biofungicide may take longer to disperse. To ensure good dispersion, premix with a small amount of water. All application equipment should be cleaned thoroughly with water prior to storage.

APPLICATION

Dilute Spraying

• Use a sprayer designed to apply high spray volumes, 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 spray solution to cover the crop to the point of run-off. Avoid excessive run-off.

• The required spray volume to achieve the point of run-off may be determined by applying different test volumes, using different settings on the sprayer, or from industry guidelines or other expert advice.

• Add the amount of product specified in the Directions for Use Table for each 100 L of water. Spray to the point of run-off.

• The required dilute spray volume to achieve the point of run-off 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 spray 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 spray 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:

  1. Dilute spray volume as determined above: For example, 1000 L/ha.

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

  3. The concentration factor in this example is: 2 X (i.e., 1000 L ÷ 500 L = 2).

  4. If the dilute label rate is 50 g/100 L, then the concentrate rate becomes 2 x 50 (that is 100 g of product per 100 L water for concentrate spraying).

The chosen spray volume, amount of product per 100 L 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

For information on the potential to tank mix Serifel with other products, contact your local distributor or BASF.

RE-ENTRY PERIOD

Not required when used as directed.

PROTECTION OF WILDLIFE, FISH, CRUSTACEANS, AND ENVIRONMENT

DO NOT CONTAMINATE SURFACE WATERS OR DITCHES with chemical or used container.

STORAGE AND DISPOSAL

Store in the closed, original container in a dry, cool, well-ventilated area out of direct sunlight. The product is stable for 34 months if stored between 4°C and 25°C.

50 g - 20 kg HDPE CONTAINERS:

• Triple-rinse containers before disposal. Add rinsings to the 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 regulations. Do not burn empty containers or product.

Single-rinse or shake remainder into spray tank/water/dip/drench, etc. Do not dispose of undiluted chemicals on site.

1 X 500 g - 10 X 500 g FOIL AND PLASTIC BAGS:

• 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 regulations. Do not burn empty containers or product.