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Bayonet Flex 500, manufactured by Conquest Australia, is a broad-spectrum fungicide formulated with the active ingredient carbendazim. It's used as a protectant and curative fungicide to control a wide range of fungal diseases in various crops, including:

• Cereals: Wheat, barley, oats, triticale

• Horticulture: Grapes, apples, pears, stone fruits, vegetables (tomatoes, cucurbits, leafy vegetables)

• Legumes: Peanuts, chickpeas, lentils, faba beans, field peas

• Pastures: Lucerne, clover, ryegrass

Key Functions:

• Broad-spectrum control: Effective against a wide range of fungal diseases, including:

  • Foliar diseases: Powdery mildew, rusts, leaf spots, anthracnose

  • Soilborne diseases: Rhizoctonia, Pythium, Fusarium wilt

• Protectant and curative action: Provides both preventive protection against new infections and some curative activity against established infections.

• Systemic movement: Carbendazim can move within the plant to some extent, providing broader protection within plant tissues.

Benefits:

• Versatile and effective: Controls a wide range of fungal diseases across various crops.

• Preventative and curative action: Offers protection against both new infections and existing fungal problems.

• Established product: Bayonet® Flex 500 has a history of reliable performance.

Considerations:

• Potential for resistance: Overuse of carbendazim can lead to resistance development in fungal populations. It's crucial to follow resistance management strategies and rotate fungicides with different modes of action.

• Environmental impact: Carbendazim can be harmful to some beneficial organisms and aquatic environments. Use responsibly and follow label instructions to minimize environmental impact.

• Limited curative activity: While it has some curative effect, early application for preventative control is generally recommended for optimal results.

Safety and Handling:

• Classified as hazardous according to health criteria.

• Harmful if swallowed, inhaled, or absorbed through skin. Can cause eye irritation.

• Always wear appropriate PPE (gloves, goggles, protective clothing) when handling and applying the product.

• Refer to the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for detailed safety information and first-aid procedures.

Additional Notes:

• Application: Bayonet Flex 500 is applied as a foliar spray using appropriate application equipment.

• Mixing and compatibility: Always refer to the label for specific mixing instructions and compatibility information with other crop protection products.

• Read and follow the label instructions carefully to ensure safe and effective use of the product.