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GROUP 3 FUNGICIDE
GROUP 15A INSECTICIDE

For control of bunt, flag smut and loose smut of wheat and suppression of seedling stripe rust and speckled leaf blotch.
For control of covered smut, loose smut and powdery mildew of barley and suppression of leaf scald.
For control of loose and covered smut of oats.
Treated seed is also protected against insect pests of stored grain.

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
Baytan, especially at the higher rate of 150 g/100 kg seed, may delay emergence of wheat. Crops will recover rapidly in most soil types. However, seed treated with the 150 g/100 kg seed rate should not be sown in soils that are likely to crust or clod at the surface after sowing. Sowing Baytan treated wheat deeper than 50 mm may also slightly reduce percentage plant establishment in heavier soils and sowing rates may need to be adjusted accordingly. The possible delay in emergence of wheat treated with the 150 g/100 kg seed rate may counteract the advantage of suppression of speckled leaf blotch.

Fungicide Resistance Warning
Baytan is a member of the DMI group of fungicides. For fungicide resistance management the product is a Group 3 fungicide. Some naturally occurring individual fungi resistant to the product and other Group 3 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 and other Group C 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, Bayer CropScience Pty Ltd accepts no liability for any losses that result from failure of this product to control resistant fungi.

Insecticide Resistance Warning
For insecticide resistance management, Baytan is a Group 15A insecticide. Some naturally occurring insect biotypes resistant to Baytan and other Group 15A insecticides may exist through normal genetic variability in any insect population. The resistant individuals can eventually dominate the insect population if Baytan and other Group 15A insecticides are used repeatedly. The effectiveness of Baytan on resistant individuals could be significantly reduced. Since occurrence of resistant individuals is difficult to detect prior to use, Bayer CropScience Pty Ltd accepts no liability for any losses that may result from the failure of Baytan to control resistant insects. Baytan may be subject to specific resistance management strategies. For further information contact your local supplier, Bayer CropScience representative or local agricultural department agronomist.

Seed Quality
Baytan seed treatment should not be used on seed with more than 12% moisture content, or on sprung, sprouted, damaged or severely pinched seed, or seed of poor viability. If in doubt, have a germination test carried out on the seed before treatment to ensure that it is of acceptable standard.

Storage of Treated Seed
Treated seed may be held over for sowing in the following season. If so, additional insecticide treatment will be necessary. Treated seed prevents insects from multiplying and preserves grain condition but may not kill adult insects migrating from other infested grain. If the seed is not used immediately after treatment it should be stored in a dry, well-ventilated place. Although Baytan has no effect on the viability of treated seed, subsequent germination can be adversely affected by poor storage conditions such as high moisture combined with high temperatures. No liability can therefore be accepted for the performance of stored treated seed.

Mixing
The required quantity of Baytan should be thoroughly mixed with the correct weight of seed in a seed dressing
machine or a suitable revolving drum or barrel.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE
Restraint: Do NOT treat physically damaged seed.

WHEAT
Disease/Pest: Bunt, flag smut (seed and soil borne), loose smut. Suppression of seedling infections of stripe rust.
State: Qld, NSW, Vic, Tas, SA, WA only
Rate: 100 g/100 kg seed

OATS
Disease/Pest: Covered and loose smut.
State: Qld, NSW, Vic, Tas, SA, WA only
Rate: 100 g/100 kg seed

BARLEY
Disease/Pest: Covered and loose smut. Suppression of seedling infections of powdery mildew.
State: Qld, NSW, Vic, Tas, SA, WA only
Rate: 100 g/100 kg seed

Disease/Pest: Suppression of seedling infections of leaf scald (not Qld).
State: NSW, Vic, Tas, SA, WA only
Rate: 100 g/100 kg seed

Critical comments: Thorough mixing is essential. Ensure that the recommended rate is applied.

WHEAT
Disease/Pest: Bunt, flag smut (seed and soil borne), loose smut. Suppression of seedling infections of stripe rust (not Qld).
State: NSW, Vic, Tas, SA, WA only
Rate: 150 g/100 kg seed

Disease/Pest: Suppression of seedling infections of speckled leaf blotch (not Qld and WA).
State: NSW, Vic, Tas, SA only
Rate: 150 g/100 kg seed

BARLEY
Disease/Pest: Covered and loose smut. Control of seedling infections of powdery mildew. Suppression of seedling infections of leaf scald (not Qld).
State: NSW, Vic, Tas, SA, WA only
Rate: 150 g/100 kg seed

Critical comments: Use the 150 g/100 kg seed rate in areas where foliar diseases frequently occur and where any of the following are required:
- longer suppression of stripe rust on seedlings
- control of seedling infections of powdery mildew
- suppression of speckled leaf blotch in wheat
- extended suppression of leaf scald in barley: and use higher rate on more susceptible varieties or where disease pressure is heavy.

WHEAT, BARLEY, OATS
Disease/Pest: Protection against insect pests of stored grains: granary weevil, lesser grain borer, rice weevil, rust-red flour beetle, sawtoothed grain beetle.
State: Qld, NSW, Vic, Tas, SA, WA only
Rate: 100 or 150 g/ 100 kg seed
Critical comments: Both rates protect treated seed from grain insect pests. Use rate appropriate to control required.

NOT TO BE USED FOR ANY PURPOSE, OR IN ANY MANNER, CONTRARY TO THIS LABEL UNLESS AUTHORISED UNDER APPROPRIATE LEGISLATION

WITHHOLDING PERIODS:
Harvest: NOT REQUIRED WHEN USED AS DIRECTED
Grazing: DO NOT GRAZE PLANTS GROWN FROM TREATED SEED, OR CUT FOR STOCK FOOD WITHIN 5 WEEKS OF SOWING