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General Instructions:

Albaugh Ditto Selective Herbicide should be applied only when weeds are actively growing.

MIXING:

Fill the spray tank to one quarter full. Then add Albaugh Ditto Selective Herbicide while adding water to make up the final spray volume. Pour Albaugh Ditto Selective Herbicide into the stream of incoming water. Good agitation at the time Albaugh Ditto Selective Herbicide is added to the tank will ensure good mixing. Add the required amount of D-C-Trate*, Hasten* or Uptake* oil just before the tank is full of water and with the agitators in motion.

Mixing order:

Some products may react with other products if they are not mixed in the correct order. The general mixing order of products should be –

1. Water conditioners or buffers
2. Water dispersible granules (WG)
3. Wettable powders (WP)
4. Flowable or suspension concentrates (SC)
5. Emulsifiable concentrates (EC) (Albaugh Ditto Selective Herbicide)
6. Water-based or soluble concentrates
7. Oils and wetters - e.g., Hasten, BS 1000

It is important to ensure that each individual component of the tank mix is fully dissolved and in solution before the next product is added to the tank mix, otherwise mixing problems may occur.

Minimum Oil Volumes:

The minimum amount of oil to be applied with Albaugh Ditto Selective Herbicide will depend on the type of oil used. When applying Albaugh Ditto Selective Herbicide using low water volumes, DO NOT use less than the minimum oil volumes specified below:

• For oils normally applied at 1% v/v (e.g., D-C-Trate), DO NOT apply less than 500 mL oil/ha.
• For oils normally applied at 0.5% v/v (e.g., Uptake, Hasten), DO NOT apply less than 250 mL oil/ha.

CLEANING SPRAY EQUIPMENT:

After using Albaugh Ditto Selective Herbicide, empty the tank completely and drain the whole system. Thoroughly wash inside the tank using a pressure hose, drain the tank, and clean any filters in the tank, pump, line, and nozzles.

• To rinse: After cleaning the tank as above, quarter-fill the tank with clean water and circulate through the pump, lines, hoses, and nozzles. Drain and repeat the rinsing procedure twice.
• To decontaminate: Before spraying cereals (except wheat), maize, sorghum, or other sensitive crops, wash the tank and rinse the system as above. Drain and repeat the rinsing procedure. Then quarter-fill the tank and add a liquid alkali detergent (e.g., SURF*, OMO*, DRIVE*) at 0.5 L/100 L of water and circulate throughout the system for at least fifteen minutes. Drain the whole system. Remove the filters and nozzles and clean them separately. Finally, flush the system with clean water and allow it to drain. Dispose of all water used for cleaning in a disposal pit specifically marked and set up for this purpose clear of waterways, vegetation, and roots.

APPLICATION:

Ground Application: Boom spray with flat fan nozzles. Ensure good spray coverage is obtained. Apply using 50 to 110 L water per hectare. The ideal droplet size is 200 to 300 microns VMD.

Aircraft Application: For best results use 20 to 30 L water per hectare and spray at 2m to 3m above the crop. Ideal droplet size is 250 to 350 microns VMD. For rotary atomizers (micronairs), this can be achieved using blade angles of 55º to 65º. Where booms and nozzles are attached, flat fan nozzles with a spray angle of 65º to 90º should be used. Avoid applying Albaugh Ditto Selective Herbicide if wind speeds are greater than 5m/s. If spraying in calm conditions use larger droplets and reduce flying height.

Resistance Warning: Albaugh Ditto Selective Herbicide is a member of the aryloxyphenoxypropionate ("fop") group of herbicides. The product has the inhibition of fat (lipid) synthesis, (or inhibitors of acetyl CoA carboxylase) mode of action. For weed resistance management, the product is a Group 1 herbicide.

Some naturally occurring weed biotypes resistant to the product and other Group 1 herbicides may exist through normal genetic variability in any weed population. The resistant individuals can eventually dominate the weed population if these herbicides are used repeatedly. These resistant weeds will not be controlled by this product or other Group 1 herbicides.

Since the occurrence of resistant weeds is difficult to detect before use, Albaugh Asia Pacific Limited accepts no liability for any losses that may result from the failure of this product to control resistant weeds.

Precautions: Re-entry Period: DO NOT enter treated areas without protective clothing until the spray has dried.

Protections: PROTECTION OF CROPS, NATIVE AND OTHER NON-TARGET PLANTS: DO NOT apply on or near shrubs, trees, lawns, or crops other than wheat. DO NOT drain or flush equipment on or near desirable trees or other plants, where their roots may extend, or in situations where by movement of soil or by seepage absorption of the herbicide may occur. DO NOT apply under meteorological conditions or from spraying equipment which could be expected to cause spray to drift onto nearby susceptible plants, adjacent crops, crop lands or pastures. DO NOT allow spray to drift onto adjacent fallow land.

PROTECTION OF WILDLIFE, FISH, CRUSTACEANS AND ENVIRONMENT: DO NOT apply to irrigation drains or channels. DO NOT contaminate dams, streams, creeks, and rivers with the chemical, spray mixture, used containers or equipment washings.

Storage and Disposal: STORAGE AND DISPOSAL: Store in the closed, original container in a cool, well-ventilated area. DO NOT store for prolonged periods in direct sunlight.

Triple-rinse containers before disposal. Add rinsings to the spray tank. Do not dispose of undiluted chemicals on-site. If recycling, replace cap and return clean containers to recycler or designated collection point.

If not recycling, break, crush, or puncture and deliver empty packaging to an approved waste management facility. If an approved waste management facility is not available, bury the empty packaging 500 mm below the surface in a disposal pit specifically marked and set up for this purpose, clear of waterways, desirable vegetation, and tree roots, in compliance with relevant local, state, or territory government regulations. Do not burn empty containers or product.