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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

Overview:

• CRONOS 440EC Herbicide is a selective herbicide effective against most annual grasses and certain broadleaf weeds.
• Controls weeds by inhibiting seedling development; not effective on established weeds.
• Optimal results require weed-free seedbeds at the time of application.

Pre-application Recommendations:

• Seedbeds should be free of weeds, trash, and clods.
• Soils with over 6% organic matter may result in poor control; avoid application in such soils.
• Crop injury may occur in cold, wet weather after planting; crops usually recover with favorable growing conditions.

Staining Warning:

• CRONOS 440EC will stain (yellow) any objects it contacts.
• Keep non-target objects clear of the product and spray.

MIXING:

• When using CRONOS 440EC alone, add it to partially filled tank after starting agitation.
• For tank mixes, mix other products first as indicated on the label, add CRONOS 440EC last, and complete filling the tank.
• Maintain agitation until spraying is completed; re-suspend mixture if settling occurs.

APPLICATION METHOD:

• Ground Application:

  • Use conventional sprayers with mechanical or bypass agitation.
  • Flat fan nozzles recommended.
  • Spray equipment calibration is crucial for proper application.
  • Recommended application: 50-200 liters of water per hectare.

• Aerial Application:

  • Suitable for pre-plant soybeans, cotton, sunflowers, peanuts, and more.
  • Apply in 25-60 liters of water per hectare.
  • Equipment calibration is critical, and an even spray pattern should be maintained.
  • Do not apply if wind speed exceeds 16 km/hour; follow recommended flying practices.

Incorporation:

• CRONOS 440EC works best when mixed with soil mechanically, by irrigation, or rainfall.
• Adequate rainfall or irrigation (7-10 days after treatment) is crucial for incorporation.
• Light mechanical incorporation is needed if no rain is received within 7-10 days, except for maize, carrots, and rice.
• Maize, carrots, and rice are tolerant if seed germinates below the chemically treated band but intolerant if in direct contact with the seed.

Cereal Seed Dressings:

• Seed dressings affecting coleoptile length may impact emergence; maintain good seed depth control.
• Consult local Department of Agriculture Agronomist for advice.

Weather Conditions at Planting:

• Crop injury may occur in cold weather after planting; crops usually recover with warmer conditions.
• Prolonged cold, wet conditions during germination can affect emergence in cereals.

RESISTANT WEED WARNING:

• CRONOS 440EC belongs to the dinitroaniline group (Group D herbicide).
• Weed resistance may occur with repeated use; resistant weeds will not be controlled.
• Detection of resistant weeds is challenging before use; no liability for losses due to failure in controlling resistant weeds.

COMPATIBILITY:

• Physically compatible with specified herbicides; follow mixing directions.

FOLLOWING CROPS:

• In the event of crop failure, cultivate soil to a minimum depth of 15cm for even residue dispersion.
• In case of maize crop failure, replanting is possible within the same year with seeding depth below the retilled area.