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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

Imtrade Bifenthrin Ultra 300 EC Insecticide is a contact and residual insecticide/miticide. It can be used as a protective treatment when applied at regular intervals or as a knockdown treatment to control existing pests. Best results are obtained when Imtrade Bifenthrin Ultra 300 EC Insecticide is applied before pest populations build up to damaging levels. This product is not suitable for use in Integrated Pest Management (IPM) programs where mite or other insect predators or parasites are established and providing effective mite and other insect control.

CITRUS, GRAPES, SWEET POTATO: NOT REQUIRED WHEN USED AS DIRECTED.

Application

Imtrade Bifenthrin Ultra 300 EC Insecticide may be applied by either ground rig or aircraft. Thorough coverage is essential to ensure adequate control. DO NOT apply as a fog or mist.

1. Tree and Vine Crops

   Mixing/Application

   Dilute Spraying

   • Use a sprayer designed to apply high volumes of water 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 water to cover the crop to the point of run-off. Avoid excessive run-off.
   • The required water volume may be determined by applying different test volumes, using different settings on the sprayer, from industry guidelines or expert advice.
   • Add the amount of product specified in the Directions for Use table for each 100L of water. Spray to the point of run-off.
   • The required dilute spray volume 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 water 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 water 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:

     EXAMPLE ONLY

     1. Dilute spray volume as determined above: For example 1500L/ha

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

     3. The concentration factor in this example is: 3 x (i.e. 1500L ÷ 500L = 3)

     4. If the dilute label rate is 10 mL/100L, then the concentrate rate becomes 3 x 10, that is 30 mL/100L of concentrate spray.

     • The chosen spray volume, amount of product per 100L 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.

2. Other Crops

   • Ground application: Applications should be made as a fine spray preferably using hollow cone nozzles and a droplet size of 150 to 200 microns. The application volume will depend on the type of crop to be treated.
     • Low volume broadacre applications to e.g. Cereals, Canola, Grain Legumes, Lucerne, Subterranean Clover: 50-200L/ha.
     • Low volume Row Crops applications to Cotton, Tomatoes, Navy Beans: 50-200L/ha.
     • High volume applications to Row Crops – e.g. Trellised Tomatoes: 200-1000L/ha except as noted in critical comments. Use 200L/ha from transplanting increasing to 1000L/ha at maturity.
     • High volume directed spray:
       • Grapes: Apply by hand application using a high volume coarse spray of 500 mL/vine (e.g. at approx. 2500 vines/ha = 1250L/ha).
     • Soil Applied Sprays:
       • High volume application
         • Bananas:
           • Stool treatment: Apply as a coarse spray at 500-750 mL per stool.
           • Band treatment: Apply as a band application with a side delivery boom and offset nozzles - 1L of spray solution per stool.
         • Citrus: Apply as a high volume, directed spray to the ground under each tree. For optimum control apply to both sides of the tree. Total spray volume should be 5 to 10L/tree (e.g. at 250 trees/ha = 1250 to 2500L/ha).
     • In-furrow application
       • Cotton and Sugarcane: Use a coarse spray 60 to 100L/ha as a band over the seed or sett before covering with soil -refer to critical comments for details.
   • Aerial Application: Use at least 20L/ha of total spray solution. Spray during the cooler parts of the day or night. To reduce the possibility of drift, avoid spraying in calm conditions or when wind is light and variable. Preferably, spray in a crosswind. Use suitable application equipment and/or nozzles to deliver a finespray with a droplet size of 150 to 200 microns. A spray drift minimisation strategy should be employed at all times when aerially applying sprays to, or near, sensitive areas. The strategy envisaged is best exemplified by the cotton industry's Best Management Practice manual.
   • Monitoring: Post-emergence monitoring of Citrus leaf eating weevil populations: At first sign of major beetle emergence in mid-October commence monitoring at 1 to 2 week intervals. Place polystyrene fruit box (330 x 480mm) under tree, shake branches vigorously, repeat on ten randomly selected trees throughout the orchid. If 25 beetles or more are recorded in consecutive counts, treatment is required.

MIXING

Add the required quantity of Imtrade Bifenthrin Ultra 300 EC Insecticide to water in the spray tank and mix thoroughly. Maintain agitation during mixing and application.

COMPATIBILITY

As formulations of other manufacturers’ products are beyond the control of Imtrade Australia Pty Ltd, all mixtures should be tested prior to mixing commercial quantities. DO NOT mix concentrates together but add each to the spray tank separately. Follow any regional restrictions and all directions and restrictions on the label, of any chemical mixed with Imtrade Bifenthrin Ultra 300 EC Insecticide. Mixing Guidelines are available from our website at www.imtrade.com.au As changes in climatic conditions can alter the sensitivity of plants to mixtures of sprays, Imtrade Australia Pty Ltd cannot be responsible for the behavior of such mixtures.

Surfactants

Imtrade Bifenthrin Ultra 300 EC Insecticide contains a surfactant. Additional surfactant may only be necessary on hard to wet plants and in high volume situations.