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GROUP 28 INSECTICIDE

For the control of Lepidopteran species of insect pests in certain vegetables, as per the Directions for Use

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
GROUP 28 INSECTICIDE
DuPont Coragen insecticide has been specifically designed for use in Integrated Pest Management (IPM) schemes. Coragen insecticide is an anthranilic diamide insecticide in the form of a suspension concentrate. Coragen insecticide is particularly active on Lepidopteran insect pests, primarily as a larvicide. Before application monitor insect populations to determine whether or not there is a need for application of Coragen insecticide based on locally determined economic thresholds. More than one treatment of Coragen insecticide may be required to control a population of pests.

INSECTICIDE RESISTANCE WARNING
For insecticide resistance management DuPont Coragen insecticide is a Group 28 insecticide.
Some naturally occurring insect biotypes resistant to Coragen insecticide and other Group 28 insecticides may exist through normal genetic variability in any insect population. The resistant individuals can eventually dominate the insect population if Coragen and other Group 28 insecticides are used repeatedly. The effectiveness of Coragen insecticide on resistant individuals could be significantly reduced. Since the occurrence of resistant individuals is difficult to detect prior to use DuPont accepts no liability for any losses that may result from the failure of Coragen insecticide to control resistant insects.
DuPont Coragen may be subject to specific resistance management strategies. For further information refer to the Insecticide Resistance Management (IRM) section of this label, contact your farm chemical supplier, consultant, local Department of Agriculture or Primary Industries, or local DuPont Representative.

INSECTICIDE RESISTANCE MANAGEMENT (IRM)
DuPont Coragen insecticide contains chlorantraniliprole, a Group 28 Insecticide.
Unless directed otherwise in the specific crop/insect sections of the label, the following practices are recommended to prevent or delay the development of insecticide resistance to Coragen insecticide and to Group 28 insecticides:
- Apply Coragen insecticide or other Group 28 insecticides using a “window” approach to avoid exposure of consecutive insect pest generations to the same mode of action. Multiple successive applications of Coragen or other Group 28 insecticides are acceptable if they are used to treat a single insect generation.
- Following a “window” of Coragen insecticide or other Group 28 insecticides, rotate to a “window” of applications of effective insecticides with a different mode of action.
- The total exposure period of all “Group 28-active windows” applied throughout the crop cycle (from seedling to harvest) should not exceed of the crop cycle.
- Incorporate IPM techniques into the overall pest management program.
- Monitor insect populations for loss of field efficacy.
For additional information on insect resistance, modes of action and monitoring visit the Insecticide Resistance Action Committee (IRAC) on the web at http://www.irac-online.org

MIXING
Spray equipment must be clean and free of previous pesticide deposits before applying Coragen insecticide. Fill spray tank to
¼ to ½ full of water. Measure the amount of Coragen® insecticide required for the area to be sprayed. Add Coragen insecticide directly to the spray tank with the agitation engaged. Mix thoroughly to disperse the insecticide. Once dispersed, the material must be kept in suspension at all times by continuous agitation. Use mechanical or hydraulic means, DO NOT use air agitation, premix or slurry.
If spray solution is left standing, ensure thorough re-agitation of the spray mix until fully resuspended. DO NOT allow spray mix to sit overnight, as resuspension may be difficult.
The mixing sequence recommended is: water soluble bags, dry flowable or water dispersible granules, wettable powders, water based suspension concentrates (Coragen insecticide), water soluble concentrates, oil based suspension concentrates, emulsifiable concentrates, adjuvants and surfactants, soluble fertilisers and drift retardants. Allow time for complete mixing and dispersion after addition of each product.

Compatibility
Since formulations may be changed and new ones introduced, it is recommended that users premix a small quantity of the desired tank mix and observe possible adverse changes (settling out, flocculation etc). Avoid complex tank mixtures of several products or very concentrated spray mixtures. Coragen® insecticide is compatible with Captan*, Dextrolac*, Delan*, Fulasin*, mancozeb, Omite*, Polyram* and Systhane*.

SURFACTANT/WETTING AGENT
For Brassica vegetable, Brassica leafy vegetable, Stalk & Stem vegetables, Leafy vegetables, Lettuce, Fruiting vegetables (Cucurbits), Legume vegetables, Sweet corn use a non-ionic surfactant/wetting agent at 15 g active/100 L, (e.g. Agral* 600 @ 25 mL/100 L).
DO NOT use BS1000* or Activator* as it may cause crop phytotoxicity.
DO NOT add a non-ionic surfactant/wetting agent if:
- mixing with another product which already contains a surfactant and/or the product label advises not to add a surfactant.
- mixing with a liquid fertiliser.

APPLICATION
Use enough water to ensure thorough coverage of the crop. Adjust water volumes to crop stage.
A spray drift minimisation strategy should be employed at all times when applying this product. The interaction of many equipment and weather-related factors determines the potential for spray drift.
Application equipment should be accurately calibrated to apply at least sixty (60) droplets per cm2 of target foliage. Droplet VMD should be of MEDIUM spray quality according to ASAE S572 Standard or the BCPC guidelines.
APPLYING LARGER DROPLETS REDUCES DRIFT POTENTIAL, BUT WILL NOT PREVENT DRIFT IF APPLICATIONS ARE MADE IMPROPERLY OR UNDER UNFAVOURABLE ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS.
Use high flow rate nozzles to apply the highest practical spray volume. Nozzles with higher rated flows produce larger droplets. Use the lower spray pressures recommended for the nozzle. Higher pressure reduces droplet size, and DOES NOT improve canopy penetration. WHEN HIGHER FLOW RATES ARE NEEDED, USE A HIGHER-CAPACITY NOZZLE INSTEAD OF INCREASING
PRESSURE. Use a nozzle type that is designed for the intended application. With most nozzle types, narrower spray angles produce larger droplets. Consider using low-drift nozzles.

Ground application
When applying Coragen insecticide by ground application apply in water volumes 200 – 1000 L/ha.

Aerial application (by fixed wing aircraft or helicopter)
Apply a minimum total spray volume of 40 L/ha with appropriate nozzles (e.g. Micronaire* rotary atomisers, CP nozzles or conventional hydraulic nozzles). DO NOT apply Coragen insecticide using Ultra Low Volume (ULV) methods.

SPRAY EQUIPMENT CLEANOUT
Prior to application, start with clean, well-maintained application equipment. Immediately following application, thoroughly clean all spray equipment to reduce the risk of forming hardened deposits which might become difficult to remove. Drain spray equipment. Thoroughly rinse sprayer and flush hoses, boom, and nozzles with clean water.
Clean all other associated application equipment. Take all necessary safety precautions when cleaning equipment. DO NOT clean near wells, water sources or desirable vegetation. Dispose of waste rinse water in accordance with local regulations.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE
RESTRAINTS:
DO NOT apply if rainfall is expected within 2 hours of application.
DO NOT use on container or hydroponic grown crops.

SPRAY DRIFT RESTRAINTS
DO NOT apply with spray droplets smaller than a MEDIUM spray droplet size category according to nozzle manufacture specifications that refer to ASAE S572 Standard or the BCPC guidelines.
DO NOT apply when wind speed is less than 3 or more than 20 kilometres per hour at the application site.
DO NOT apply during surface temperature inversion conditions at the application site.
Users of this product MUST make an accurate written record of the details of each spray application within 24 hours following application and KEEP this record for a minimum of 2 years.
The spray application details that must be recorded are:
- date with start and finish times of application;
- location address and paddock/s sprayed;
- full name of this product;
- amount of product used per hectare and number of hectares applied to;
- crop/situation and weed/pest;
- wind speed and direction during application;
- air temperature and relative humidity during application;
- nozzle brand, type, spray angle, nozzle capacity and spray system pressure measured during application;
- name and address of person applying this product.
(Additional record details may be required by the state or territory where this product is used.)

MANDATORY NO-SPRAY ZONES
DO NOT apply if there are aquatic or wetland areas including aquacultural ponds downwind from the application area and within the
mandatory no-spray zones shown in Table 1 below:

Table 1 – No-Spray Zones for Protection of the Aquatic Environment
FOR AERIAL APPLICATION
Wind Speed Range at Time of Application: from 3 to 8 kilometres per hour
Downwind Mandatory No-Spray Zone: Fixed-Wing: 200 metres
Downwind Mandatory No-Spray Zone: Helicopter: 200 metres
Wind Speed Range at Time of Application: from 8 to 14 kilometres per hour
Downwind Mandatory No-Spray Zone: Fixed-Wing: 200 metres 
Downwind Mandatory No-Spray Zone: Helicopter: 200 metres
Wind Speed Range at Time of Application: from 14 to 20 kilometres per hour
Downwind Mandatory No-Spray Zone: Fixed-Wing: 200 metres 
Downwind Mandatory No-Spray Zone: Helicopter: 200 metres
FOR GROUND APPLICATION
Usage: Vegetables
Applications per season: 3
Downwind Mandatory No-Spray Zone: 15 metres

For use in all States where appropriate for the crop and/or insect pest.

CRITICAL COMMENTS - ALL CROPS
Regularly scout crops to monitor for eggs and larvae. Target sprays against eggs and newly hatched larvae before they become entrenched. Apply as egg and larvae reach threshold numbers.
A maximum of three (3) applications are to be applied to any one crop. No more than two (2) consecutive sprays per crop, with a minimum spray interval of 7 days (unless stated otherwise). Further treatments should be made with alternative mode of action insecticides.
Use enough water to ensure thorough coverage of the crop. Adjust water volumes to crop stage (ground 200 – 1000 L/ha). For aerial application apply a minimum of 40 L/ha.
Refer to Surfactant/Wetting agent section.
Use in accordance with AIRAC Insecticide Resistance Management Strategy guidelines. As part of an Insecticide Resistance Management programme for Cotton bollworm, it is important to plough crops immediately after harvest.

BRASICCA VEGETABLES
Pest: Including Broccoli, Brussels sprout, Cabbage, Cauliflower
Cabbage-centre grub (Hellula hydralis), Cabbage cluster caterpillar (Crocidolomia pavonana), Cabbage leafminer (Liriomyza brassicae), Cabbage white butterfly (Pieris rapae), Cluster caterpillar (Spodoptera litura) Cotton bollworm (Helicoverpa armigera) Diamondback moth (Plutella xylostella), Native budworm (Helicoverpa punctigera), Soybean looper (Thysanoplusia orichalcea)
Rate/ ha: 100 mL + 15 gai/100 L of non-ionic surfactant
7 days

BRASSICA LEAFY VEGETABLES
including: Buk choy, Chinese broccoli (Gai lum/Gai lan/Kai lan), Chinese cabbage (Pet sai/Wombok /Haksukai), Choy sum, Gai choy/Am soy Kai choy, Kale, Mibuna, Leafy mustard including Indian mustard and Pak choy, Tat soy
Pest: Mustard spinach (Komatsuma)
WHP: 3 days

STALK & STEM VEGETABLES
including: Celery, Rhubarb
Pest: Cotton bollworm (Helicoverpa armigera), Native budworm (Helicoverpa punctigera)
Rate/ ha: 100 mL + 15 gai/100 L of non-ionic surfactant
WHP: 3 days

LEAFY VEGETABLES
(excluding lettuce), including: Cress, Endive, Silverbeet, Spinach
Pest: Cotton bollworm (Helicoverpa armigera), Native budworm (Helicoverpa punctigera) 
Rate/ ha: 100 mL + 15 gai/100 L of non-ionic surfactant
WHP: 3 days

LETTUCE
(leaf and closed head varieties)
Pest: Cotton bollworm (Helicoverpa armigera), Native budworm (Helicoverpa punctigera) 
Rate/ ha: 150 mL + 15 gai/100 L of non-ionic surfactant
WHP: 3 days

FRUITING VEGETABLES
(excluding Cucurbits), including: Capsicum, Egg plant, Peppers, Tomato (trellis and field)
Pest: Cotton bollworm (Helicoverpa armigera), Native budworm (Helicoverpa punctigera), Tomato leaf miner (Phthorimaea operculella)
Rate/ ha: 100 mL or 10 mL/100 L (dilute)
WHP: 3 days

Pest: Eggfruit caterpillar (Sceliodes cordalis)
Rate/ ha: 100 mL or 10 mL/100 L (dilute) 
WHP: 3 days
Critical Comments: Ensure spray timing coincides with egg laying/hatching. The pest hatches from the egg and burrows directly into fruit. Larvae entrenched in the fruit at the time of spraying will not be controlled.

FRUITING VEGETABLES
(Cucurbits), including: Cucumbers, Melons, Pumpkin, Squash, Zucchini
Pest: Cotton bollworm (Helicoverpa armigera), Native budworm (Helicoverpa punctigera), Cucumber moth (Diaphania indica)
Rate/ ha: 100 mL + 15 gai/100 L of non-ionic surfactant or 10 mL/100 L (dilute) + 15 gai/100 L of non-ionic surfactant
WHP: 1 day
Critical Comments: Apply with a minimum spray interval of 5 days. 

LEGUME VEGETABLES
including: Green beans, Green peas, Processing peas, Snow peas, Sugar snap peas
Pest: Cotton bollworm (Helicoverpa armigera), Native budworm (Helicoverpa punctigera)
Rate/ ha: 100 mL + 15 gai/100 L of non- ionic surfactant)
WHP: 1 day 

POTATOES
Pest: Cotton bollworm (Helicoverpa armigera), Native budworm (Helicoverpa punctigera), Potato moth (Phthorimaea operculella)
Rate/ ha: 100 mL
WHP: Not required
Critical Comments: Only target foliar infestations of Potato moth. Moth larvae in the soil or within stems will not be controlled. Apply with a spray interval of 10 - 14 days.

SWEET CORN
Pest: Cotton bollworm (Helicoverpa armigera)
Rate/ ha: 100 mL + 15 gai/100 L of non- ionic surfactant
WHP: 7 days
Critical Comments: Ensure spray timing coincides with egg laying/hatching. Larvae entrenched in cobs at the time of spraying will not be controlled.

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

WITHHOLDING PERIODS
HARVEST
POTATOES: WITHHOLDING PERIOD NOT REQUIRED WHEN USED AS DIRECTED.
FRUITING VEGETABLES (CUCURBITS INCLUDING CUCUMBERS, MELONS, PUMPKIN, SQUASH, ZUCCHINI), LEGUME VEGETABLES: DO NOT HARVEST FOR 1 DAY AFTER APPLICATION.
BRASSICA LEAFY VEGETABLES, FRUITING VEGETABLES (excluding CUCURBITS), LEAFY VEGETABLES (including LETTUCE), STALK & STEM VEGETABLES: DO NOT HARVEST FOR 3 DAYS AFTER APPLICATION.
BRASSICA VEGETABLES (INCLUDING BROCCOLI, BRUSSELS SPROUT, CABBAGE, CAULIFLOWER), SWEET CORN: DO NOT HARVEST FOR 7 DAYS AFTER APPLICATION.
GRAZING
LEGUME VEGETABLES: DO NOT GRAZE OR CUT FOR STOCK FOOD FOR 1 DAY AFTER APPLICATION.
SWEET CORN: DO NOT GRAZE OR CUT FOR STOCK FOOD FOR 7 DAYS AFTER APPLICATION.
OTHER CROPS: DO NOT GRAZE OR CUT FOR STOCK FOOD FOR 7 DAYS AFTER APPLICATION.

TRADE ADVICE EXPORT STATEMENT: Import tolerances for produce treated with Coragen® insecticide may be pending in some countries. Consult with your exporter or DuPont before applying Coragen insecticide to export crops.

The information set forth herein is furnished free of charge and is based on technical data that DuPont believes to be reliable. It is intended for use by persons having technical skill at their own discretion and risk. DuPont makes no warranties, expressed or implied, and assumes no liability in connection with any of this information. Nothing herein is to be taken as license to operate under or a recommendation to infringe on any patents.