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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

Product Overview: Pacific Diflufenican 500 SC Selective Herbicide is designed for use as an early post-emergence spray in clover-based pasture, field peas, lentils, and lupins. It provides both contact and residual activity, with residual effects lasting up to 8 weeks under favorable growing conditions.

Application and Effects:

1. Early Post-Emergence Spray:

   • Suitable for clover-based pasture, field peas, lentils, and lupins.
   • Can be used as a pre-emergence spray on lupins in NSW, ACT, Vic, SA, and Tas.

2. Mode of Action:

   • Taken up by the shoots of germinating seeds and seedlings.
   • Causes immediate chlorosis in susceptible weeds, followed by necrosis and death.

3. Crop Response:

   • Transient crop discoloration may occur, with lentils and lupins showing yellow or white banding on leaves, and clover/field peas exhibiting white/pink coloration of leaf veins and tips.
   • Some crop height reduction may occur.
   • Crop development and subsequent growth will not be affected under normal conditions.

4. Crop Sensitivity:

   • Crop discolouration may be influenced by stress factors like pre-emergent herbicide, disease, insect damage, nutrient deficiency, frost, extremes of pH, dry or excessively moist conditions.
   • Field peas are particularly sensitive; caution is advised.

Resistant Weeds Warning:

• Pacific Diflufenican 500 SC is a Group F herbicide (Nicotinanalide group).
• Some weed biotypes may develop resistance through genetic variability.
• Pacific Agriscience Pty Ltd accepts no liability for losses resulting from resistance.
• Consult local agricultural experts for strategies to manage resistant weeds.

Mixing and Application:

• Stir or invert the container before use to address settling.
• Half-fill the spray tank with clean water, add the herbicide, and agitate thoroughly.
• Complete coverage of weeds is essential.
• Higher water volumes (up to 100L/ha) improve herbicide activity but may increase symptoms of crop damage.
• Caution with tank-mixtures, especially with grass herbicides. Read labels and follow recommendations.

Protection of Wildlife, Fish, Crustaceans, and Environment:

• Avoid contaminating streams, rivers, or waterways.
• Do not apply under weather conditions or from equipment that may cause spray drift onto nearby susceptible plants, crops, or pastures.

Storage and Disposal:

• Keep out of reach of children.
• Store in the original closed container in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area, away from direct sunlight.
• Triple or pressure rinse containers before disposal; bury empty containers in a designated landfill.
• Do not dispose of undiluted chemicals on-site, and do not burn empty containers or product.