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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS:

Rice - Bloodworm Control:

• Apply at sowing time or within 24 hours to flooded bays (water depth ≤ 150 mm).
• Use a higher rate for water depth > 150 mm or high organic matter.
• Flood bays 3 days before application for maximum bloodworm hatching.
• Reduce water level if organic matter is high, monitor results, and reapply as needed.

Rice Seed for Aerial Sowing:

• Mix product with water, pour over pre-germinated seed for one hectare in the aircraft hopper.
• Sow treated seed within an hour to avoid damage.
• Treated seed is for sowing only, not for human, poultry, or animal consumption.
• Destroy any unused treated seed.

Insecticide Resistance Warning:

• Dipterex is a Group 1B insecticide.
• Resistance management strategies may be necessary.
• Consult local supplier, United Phosphorus representative, or agricultural department agronomist.

Export of Treated Produce:

• Check MRLs and import tolerances for export of edible produce treated with Dipterex.
• Contact United Phosphorus Ltd for updated information.

Crop Safety:

• Dipterex is phytotoxic to some sorghum varieties; test on Alpha and Pioneer 846 before use.

Mixing:

• Add Dipterex to water in the spray vat with agitation.
• Use immediately after mixing.

Application:

• Ensure even, thorough coverage of the target area for good pest control.
• Use appropriate spray equipment with sufficient water for penetration and coverage.

Aerial Application:

• Apply with a "placement" technique for crop penetration.
• Choose swath width for uniform coverage.
• Spray in the evening or early morning, avoiding thermals and still air during the day.

Special Instructions for Tree and Vine Crops:

Dilute Spraying:

• Use a sprayer designed for high water volumes up to run-off.
• Set up to achieve even coverage throughout the crop canopy.
• Apply sufficient water to cover the crop to run-off.
• Adjust water volume and sprayer setup as the crop grows.

Concentrate Spraying:

• Use a sprayer designed for concentrate spraying.
• Set up for even coverage with chosen water volume.
• Determine appropriate dilute spray volume for the crop canopy.
• Calculate concentrate mixing rate based on concentration factor.
• Adjust spray volume, product amount, and sprayer setup as the crop grows.

Compatibility:

• Dipterex is compatible with most commonly used insecticides and fungicides.
• Test mixtures with other manufacturers' products before commercial quantities.
• United Phosphorus Ltd is not responsible for the behavior of mixtures in changing climatic conditions.

PRECAUTION:

• Re-entry into treated areas is allowed only after spray deposits have dried.
• Wear cotton overalls and PVC gloves for entry, launder clothing after each day's use.