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GROUP 3 FUNGICIDE

Controls certain fungal diseases of bananas, peanuts, perennial ryegrass, pineapples, stone fruit, sugar cane, turf, wheat and other crops in certain states as specified in the Directions for Use table.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE
Restraints:
DO NOT apply to turf under heat or moisture stress.
DO NOT apply more than one application per year on the following couch varieties: G29, Greenless Park, National Park, Tifway, Sportsway and Wagga City.

APRICOTS
Disease controlled: Prune Rust (Tranzschelia discolor)
State: SA only
Rate:
Per hectare: -
High volume per 100 L:
Dilute Spraying: 32 mL
Concentrate Spraying: Refer to Mixing/Application Section.
WHP: 1 day
Critical comments: Apply by dilute or concentrate spraying equipment. Apply the same amount of product to the target crop whether applying this product by dilute or concentrate spraying methods.
Curative Control
Apply when the disease first occurs. Further applications should be made when the disease occurs on new growth.
DO NOT make more than five applications to any individual tree during the season.
Protective Treatment
Spray Mancozeb or Zineb mixed with Bumper at the full recommended rates of application.
This use is subject to a DMI antiresistance strategy.

BANANAS
(including Bananas interplanted with Avocados)
Disease controlled: Leaf Spot (Mycosphaerella musicola), Leaf Speckle (Mycosphaerella musae), Cordana Leaf Spot (Cordana johnstonii)
State: NSW, WA, Sth Qld only
Rate:
Per hectare:
Ground Application: 200 to 400 mL + 3 to 5 L of water miscible oil, in a convenient volume of water.
Aerial Application: 400 mL + 3 to 5 L of a water miscible oil, in a minimum of 30 litres of water.
Aerial Application without water 400 mL + 8 to 10 litres of spraying oil.
(This use does not require further dilution with water.)
High volume per 100 L: -
WHP: 1 day

Disease controlled: Leaf Spot (Mycosphaerella musicola), Leaf Speckle (Mycosphaerella musae), Cordana Leaf Spot (Cordana musae)
State: Nth Qld, NT, WA only

Disease controlled: Black Sigatoka (Mycosphaerella fijiensis var difformis)
State: Qld, NT, WA only

Rate:
Per hectare:
Ground Application: 400 mL + 3 to 5 L of water miscible oil, in a convenient volume of water.
Aerial Application: 400 mL + 3 to 5 L of a water miscible oil, in a minimum of 30 litres of water.
Aerial Application without water: 400 mL + 8 to 10 litres of spraying oil.
(This use does not require further dilution with water.)
High volume per 100 L: -
WHP: 1 day

Critical comments: This use is subject to a DMI anti-resistance strategy.
Ground Application: Apply by misting machine or airblast sprayer. Use rates towards the higher end of the range where weather conditions favour diseases or where equipment or terrain does not permit thorough spray coverage of all foliage.
NSW, Sth Qld: Ground and aerial application: Commence spraying at the start of the summer rainy season and apply a maximum of 5 sprays per season at 21 to 28 day intervals. For effective control the product must be applied for at least 2 consecutive sprays at 21 to 28 day intervals before further treatments of an alternative recommended protective fungicide are applied.
NT, Nth Qld: Ground and aerial applications: Commence spraying at the start of the wet season and apply a maximum of 6 sprays per season at 14 to 21 day intervals. For effective control the product must be applied for at least 2 consecutive sprays at 14 to 21 day intervals before further treatments of an alternative recommended protective fungicide are applied. Continue with treatments of an alternative recommended protective fungicide for the remainder of the season. Use the lower rate of oil in Nth Qld.
Do not apply during July, August, September and October.

BARLEY
Disease controlled: Powdery Mildew (Blumeria graminis)
State: All States
Rate:
Per hectare: 150 to 500 mL
High volume per 100 L: -
WHP:
Harvest 4 weeks
Grazing 7 days

Disease controlled: Barley Scald (Rhynchosporium secalis)
State: All States
Rate:
Per hectare: 500 mL
High volume per 100 L: -
WHP:
Harvest 4 weeks
Grazing 7 days

Critical comments: Spray at the first sign of the disease during the tillering stage. A repeat spray 21 to 28 days later may be required. Ensure thorough coverage of stems and leaves.
Powdery Mildew: Higher rates provide longer protection.

Disease controlled: Spot Form Net Blotch (Pyrenophora teres f. maculata)
State: All States
Rate:
Per hectare: 500 mL
High volume per 100 L: -
WHP:
Harvest 4 weeks
Grazing 7 days
Critical comments: Apply after flag leaf is around 70% emerged and before infection averages 10% on the flag-2 leaf.
Ensure thorough coverage of stems and leaves.

OATS
Disease controlled: Stem Rust (Puccinia graminis f.sp.avanae)
State: All States
Rate:
Per hectare: 500 mL
High volume per 100 L: -
WHP:
Harvest 4 weeks
Grazing 7 days
Critical comments: Apply at the first sign of disease and before there is an average of over 2 pustules per tiller. Ensure thorough coverage of stems and leaves.

Disease controlled: Crown Rust (Puccinia coronata f.sp.avanae)
State: All States
Rate:
Per hectare: 250-500 mL
High volume per 100 L: -
WHP:
Harvest 4 weeks
Grazing 7 days
Critical comments: Apply after flag blade leaf is fully emerged or Z39 and before disease levels reach 1% of flag leaf area. Consider control of disease is greater than 5-10% on any lower leaf layer. Use higher rates under high infection pressure or when longer residual protection is required. Lower rates are effective under low disease pressure but have reduced residual effect. Ensure thorough coverage.

Disease controlled (Suppression of): Septoria Leaf Blotch (Leptosphaeria avenaria)
State: All States
Rate:
Per hectare: 250-500 mL
High volume per 100 L: -
WHP:
Harvest 4 weeks
Grazing 7 days
Critical comments: Apply after flag blade leaf is fully emerged or Z39 if infection averages 10% on the flag-2 leaf. The high rate of application gives a longer period of protection than the lower rates. Use higher rates on high potential crops when conditions favour severe disease development during flowering. Lower rates are effective under low disease pressure but have
reduced residual effect. Ensure thorough coverage.

PEANUTS
Disease controlled: Early Leaf Spot (Cercospora arachidicola), Late Leaf Spot (Cercosporidium personatum)
State: NSW, WA, Sth Qld only
Rate:
Per hectare: 400 to 600 mL
High volume per 100 L: -

Disease controlled: Rust (Puccinia arachidis)
State: Sth Qld, WA only
Rate:
Per hectare: 600 mL
High volume per 100 L: -

WHP: 14 days
Critical comments: This use is subject to a DMI anti-resistance strategy.
Spray when disease symptoms are first observed. Apply at 14 day intervals while weather conditions favour disease. Use rates
towards the higher end of the range when wet conditions prevail. Use a fungicide from a different activity group (non-DMI) after 3 consecutive sprays using Bumper alone.
Apply a maximum of 5 sprays per season.
The leaves of peanuts sprayed may become darker green in colour and modified in shape.
These effects will not adversely affect yield at recommended rates.

PERENNIAL RYEGRASS
Disease controlled: Stem Rust (Puccinia graminis), Blind Seed Disease (Gloeotinia granigena)
State: Vic only
Rate:
Per hectare: 500 mL
High volume per 100 L: -
WHP: 4 weeks
Critical comments: Apply at ear emergence and again at anthesis.

PLUMS for Prune Production
Disease controlled: Prune Rust (Tranzschelia discolor)
State: NSW, SA, Vic, WA only
Rate:
Per hectare: -
High volume per 100 L:
Dilute Spraying: 32 mL 
Concentrate Spraying: Refer to Mixing/ Application Section.
WHP: 1 day
Critical comments: Apply by dilute or concentrate spraying equipment. Apply the same amount of product to the target crop whether applying this product by dilute or concentrate spraying methods.
Curative Control
Apply when the disease first occurs. Further applications should be made when the disease occurs on new growth.
DO NOT make more than five applications to any individual tree during the season.
Protective Treatment
Spray Mancozeb or Zineb mixed with Bumper at the full recommended rates of application.
This use is subject to a DMI anti-resistance strategy.

PINEAPPLES
Disease controlled: Base Rot (Thielaviopsis paradoxa)
State: Qld, WA, NT only
Rate:
Per hectare: -
High volume per 100 L: 10 mL to 20 mL
WHP: -
Critical comments: Preplant dip: Ensure thorough coverage by totally immersing the planting material in the dip solution. Allow 50 mL of the dip solution per plant. Apply the higher rate under conditions of high disease pressure.

POPPIES
(Papaver Somniferum)
Disease controlled: Leaf Smut (Entyloma fuscum)
State: Tas only
Rate:
Per hectare: 500 mL
High volume per 100 L: -
WHP: 4 weeks
Critical comments: Usage recommended by poppy contractcompanies. Apply as mid season application in the full flower/petal drop period when disease is present.

STONE FRUIT
Disease controlled: Brown Rot (Blossom Blight) (blossom phase) (Monilinia laxa)
State: Vic, WA, Tas only

Disease controlled: Brown Rot (blossom phase) (Monilinia fructicola)
State: NSW, SA, Qld, Tas, WA only

Critical comments: Apply by dilute or concentrate spraying equipment. Apply the same amount of product to the target crop whether applying this product by dilute or concentrate spraying methods.
This use is subject to a DMI anti-resistance strategy.
Apply at early (1 to 10%) blossom and again at full bloom. A further application is made at shuck-fall. Only two consecutive applications of DMI fungicides can be made during this period.

Disease controlled: Brown Rot (fruit phase) (Monilinia fructicola
State: Qld, NSW, Tas, Vic, SA, WA only
Critical comments: Apply by dilute or concentrate spraying equipment. Apply the same amount of product to the target crop whether applying this product by dilute or concentrate spraying methods.
Apply 3 weeks and 1 week before harvest.
Only two consecutive applications of DMI fungicides can be made during this period. The last blossom blight spray and the first Brown Rot (fruit phase) spray should be regarded as consecutive applications. For varieties with extended harvesting periods, a third spray during the picking period may be applied if conditions are favourable for disease development.

Rate:
Per hectare: -
High volume per 100 L:
Dilute Spraying: 25 mL
Concentrate Spraying: Refer to Mixing/Application Section.
WHP: 1 day

SUGARCANE
Disease controlled: Pineapple Disease (Ceratocystis paradoxa)
State: Qld, NSW, WA only
Rate:
Per hectare: -
High volume per 100 L: 20 mL
WHP: —
Critical comments: Ensure thorough coverage of the cut ends of sugarcane setts.

WHEAT
Disease controlled: Stripe Rust (Puccinia striiformis)
State: All States
Rate:
Per hectare: 250 or 500 mL
High volume per 100 L: -
WHP:
Harvest 4 weeks
Grazing 7 days
Critical comments: Spray between jointing and end of flowering when 10-20% of leaves are infected. A repeat spray 21-28 days later may be required. Use higher rate under high infection pressure or when longer residual protection is required.

Disease controlled: Powdery Mildew (Blumeria graminis)
State: All States
Rate:
Per hectare: 150 to 500 mL
High volume per 100 L: -
WHP:
Harvest 4 weeks
Grazing 7 days
Critical comments: Spray at the first sign of the disease during the tillering stage. A repeat spray 21 to 28 days later may be required. Ensure thorough coverage of stems and leaves. Higher rates provide longer protection.

Disease controlled: Stem Rust (Puccinia graminis)
State: All States
Rate:
Per hectare: 500 mL
High volume per 100 L: -
WHP:
Harvest 4 weeks
Grazing 7 days
Critical comments: Apply at the first sign of disease and before there are more than 2 pustules per tiller. Ensure thorough coverage of stems and leaves.

Disease controlled: Septoria Tritici Blotch (Mycosphaerella graminicola)
State: All States
Rate:
Per hectare: 250 or 500 mL
High volume per 100 L: -
WHP:
Harvest 4 weeks
Grazing 7 days
Critical comments: Apply once between 70% flag leaf emergence and early flowering. Use the higher rate under high infection pressure or where longer residual protection is required.

Disease controlled: Leaf Rust (Puccinia recondita f. sp. tritici; Puccinia triticina)
State: All States
Rate:
Per hectare: 150 to 500 mL
High volume per 100 L: -
WHP:
Harvest 4 weeks
Grazing 7 days
Critical comments: Apply after flag leaf is 70% emerged and before disease levels reach 1% of flag leaf area.
Consider control if disease is greater than 5 to 10% on any lower leaf layer. Use higher rates under high infection pressure or when longer residual protection is required. Lower rates are effective under low disease pressure but have reduced residual effect. Ensure thorough coverage.

Disease controlled: Septoria Nodorum Blotch (Phaeosphaeria nodorum)
State: All States
Rate:
Per hectare: 150 to 500 mL
High volume per 100 L: -
WHP:
Harvest 4 weeks
Grazing 7 days
Critical comments: Apply after flag leaves are around 70% emerged if infection averages 10% on the flag-2 leaf. The high rate of application gives a longer period of protection than the lower rates. Use higher rates on high potential crops when conditions favour severe disease development during flowering.
Lower rates are effective under low disease pressure but have reduced residual effect.
Ensure thorough coverage.

Disease controlled: Yellow Spot (Pyrenophora tritici-repentis)
State: All States
Rate:
Per hectare: 250 to 500 mL
High volume per 100 L: -
WHP:
Harvest 4 weeks
Grazing 7 days
Critical comments: Apply once between 70% flag leaf emergence and early flowering. Use the higher rate under high infection pressure or where longer residual protection is required.
Apply after 70% flag leaf emergence and before disease levels reach 5% on flag leaf. Higher rates give longer residual protection and often better economic returns.

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

WITHHOLDING PERIODS:
PERENNIAL RYEGRASS: DO NOT GRAZE OR CUT FOR STOCK FOOD FOR 4 WEEKS AFTER APPLICATION.
PEPPERMINT, SPEARMINT: DO NOT HARVEST FOR 5 WEEKS AFTER APPLICATION.
BARLEY, OATS, POPPIES, WHEAT: DO NOT HARVEST FOR 4 WEEKS AFTER APPLICATION.
FORAGE & FODDER OF CEREAL GRAINS (WHEAT, BARLEY OATS): DO NOT GRAZE OR CUT FOR STOCK FOOD FOR 7 DAYS AFTER APPLICATION.
PEANUTS: DO NOT HARVEST FOR 14 DAYS AFTER APPLICATION.
BANANAS, STONE FRUIT: DO NOT HARVEST FOR 1 DAY AFTER APPLICATION.
Pineapples, SugarCane, turf: Withholding period not required when used as directed.

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
Bumper® Fungicide contains Propiconazole, a systemic foliar fungicide with protective and curative action. Bumper acts as an ergosterol biosynthesis inhibitor. Bumper mixes readily with water. Read Directions for Use and Safety Directions before opening or using this product.

FUNGICIDE RESISTANCE WARNING
Bumper Fungicide is a member of the DMI group of fungicides. For fungicide resistance management Bumper is a Group 3 fungicide. Some naturally occurring individual fungi resistant to Bumper and other Group 3 fungicides may exist through normal genetic variability in any fungal population. The resistant individuals can eventually dominate the fungi population if these fungicides are used repeatedly. These resistant fungi will not be controlled by Bumper and other Group 3 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, Adama Australia Pty. Ltd. accepts no liability for any losses that may result from the failure of Bumper to control resistant fungi.

MIXING
Add the required amount directly to the spray tank and mix well.
Pineapples – Preplant dip: Add the required amount of Bumper directly to the dip and mix well. Avoid excessive contamination of the dip with organic matter.

APPLICATION
Cereals: May be applied by boom spray or aircraft. Ensure complete coverage of all leaves and stems is obtained. The object of spraying is to keep the upper 2-3 leaves green and functioning through grain filling stage. With aircraft, as a guide, apply 10-20 L/ha with the lower rate being used when applications are made with a cross wind of not less than 5 knots. Use the higher rates when applying to dense crops.
Wheat - Stripe Rust
- susceptible varieties
- apply when 10% leaves infected.
Wheat - Stripe Rust
- moderately susceptible varieties
- apply when 15-20% leaves infected.
Apricots, Plums and other Stone Fruit: Apply by high volume (dilute) sprayer or by concentrate sprayer.
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 100 L 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 the 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 can then be calculated in the following way:
EXAMPLE ONLY
1. Dilute spray volume as determined above: For example 1500 L/ha.
2. Your chosen concentrate spray volume: For example 500 L/ha.
3. The concentration factor in this example is:
3x (ie 1500 L ÷ 500 L = 3).
4. If the dilute label rate is 10 mL/100 L, then the concentrate rate becomes 3 x10, that is 30 mL/100 L of 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
Bumper is compatible with many commonly used orchard sprays which includes Axiom Plus and some formulations of azinphos methyl, demeton-s-methyl, diazinon, methomyl liquid, propargite, parathion, dimethoate, copper oxychloride, mancozeb, zineb and chlorothalonil. Mixtures with more than one of the above are not recommended.