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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

Export of Treated Produce: Growers should note that suitable MRLs or import tolerances may not be established in all markets for produce treated with CYBORG PLUS. If you are growing for export, please check with Imtrade Australia Pty Ltd for the latest information on MRLs and import tolerances before using CYBORG PLUS.

MIXING: Add the required quantity of CYBORG PLUS to water in the spray tank and mix thoroughly.

APPLICATION: CYBORG PLUS can be applied by air or ground equipment. In common with other non-systemic insecticides, adequate coverage with CYBORG PLUS is essential for maximum effectiveness.

• When applying by air, use a minimum of 20L of spray mixture per hectare. Spray in crosswinds. DO NOT spray in calm conditions or when wind is light and variable in direction unless smoke indicators show spray is entering the crop uniformly. Spray application should be carried out during the cooler parts of the day or night.

• A spray drift minimization strategy should be employed at all times when aerially applying sprays to, or near, sensitive areas. Refer to the Spray Drift Restraints section for spray drift minimization strategy.

Special instructions for Avocados and Macadamias:

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 CYBORG PLUS 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. For example:

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

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

  3. The concentrate factor in this example is 3X (i.e. 1500L ÷ 500L = 3).

  4. If the dilute label rate is 25 mL/100L, then the concentrate rate becomes 3 x 25, that is 75 mL/100L of concentrate spray.

• The chosen spray volume, amount of product per 100L of water, and the sprayer set and operation may need to be changed as the crop grows.

• DO NOT use a concentrate rate higher than that specified in the Critical Comments.

• For further information of concentrate spraying, users are advised to consult relevant industry guidelines, undertake appropriate competency training and follow industry Best Practices.

COMPATIBILITY: CYBORG PLUS is compatible with most commonly used insecticides and fungicides. DO NOT mix concentrates together but add each to the spray tank separately. 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. 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.

INSECTICIDE RESISTANCE WARNING: Some naturally occurring insect biotypes resistant to CYBORG PLUS and other Group 3A Insecticides may exist through normal genetic variability in any insect population. The resistant individuals can eventually dominate the insect population if CYBORG PLUS or other Group 3A Insecticides are used repeatedly. The effectiveness of CYBORG PLUS on resistant individuals could be significantly reduced. Since the occurrence of resistant individuals is difficult to detect prior to use, Imtrade Australia Pty Ltd accepts no liability for any losses that may result from the failure of CYBORG PLUS to control resistant insects. CYBORG PLUS may be subject to specific resistance management strategies. For further information contact your local supplier, Imtrade Australia Pty Ltd representative or local agricultural department agronomist. Application of CYBORG PLUS to synthetic pyrethroid resistant larvae longer than 5mm will not only be ineffective but it may increase the level of synthetic pyrethroid resistance.

RE-ENTRY PERIOD: DO NOT enter treated areas until spray has dried. If prior entry is necessary wear cotton overalls buttoned to the neck and wrist (or equivalent clothing) and chemical resistant gloves. Clothing must be laundered after each day’s use.