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GROUP 3 FUNGICIDE

For the control of target spot of potatoes and tomatoes, leaf blight of carrots, leaf spot diseases of bananas and husk spot on macadamias as specified in the Directions for Use.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE
RESTRAINT:
DO NOT apply more than 6 applications of this product per season. The effect of DIVINO 250 EC could be diminished if rain falls within 2 hours of application.

BANANAS
(including bananas interplanted with avocados)
Disease controlled: Yellow Sigatoka (Mycosphaerella musicola), Black Sigatoka (Mycosphaerella fijiensis)
State: Qld, NSW, NT only
Rate / ha:
Ground Application 400 mL + 3 to 5 L of water miscible oil, in a convenient volume of water.
Aerial Application 400 mL + 3 to 5 L of a  water miscible oil, in a minimum of 30 L of water.
WHP: 1 day
Critical comments: This use is subject to a CropLife Fungicide Resistance Management Strategy.
Ground Application: Apply by misting machine or airblast sprayer. Use rates towards the higher end of the range where weather conditions favour diseases or where equipment or terrain does not permit thorough spray coverage of all foliage.  NSW, Sth Qld: Ground and aerial application: Commence spraying at the start of the summer rainy season. Apply a maximum of 5 Group 3 sprays per season. Apply at least 2 consecutive sprays of DIVINO 250 EC at 21 to 28 day intervals before applying further treatments of a protectant fungicide from a different activity group.
NT, Nth Qld: Ground and aerial applications: Commence spraying at the start of the wet season. Apply a regular schedule of protectant sprays. When the disease potential is high, apply at least 2 but no more than 3 consecutive sprays of DIVINO 250 EC at 14 to 21 day intervals before applying further treatments of a protectant fungicide from a different activity group. Apply a maximum of 6 Group 3 sprays per season. Continue with treatments using an alternative protectant fungicide for the remainder of the season. Use the lower rate of oil in Nth Qld.
DO NOT apply during July, August, September and October.

CARROTS
Disease controlled: Leaf Blight (Alternaria dauci and Cercospora carotae)
State: All States
Rate / ha: 300 mL or 500 mL
WHP: 7 day
Critical comments: This use is subject to a CropLife Fungicide Resistance Management Strategy.
Use in a protectant program commencing before disease occurs. Limit the use of Group 3 fungicides to periods when conditions favour disease development.
Apply the 300 mL rate at 7 day intervals and the 500 mL rate at 10 to 14 day intervals. Use the 500 mL rate when conditions favour high disease pressure.
Apply no more than 2 consecutive sprays of DIVINO 250 EC alone.
Then apply a recommended non Group 3 fungicide or tank mix DIVINO 250 EC with a recommended protectant fungicide for at least 1 application before continuing with DIVINO 250 EC alone.
Good crop hygiene will aid disease control.

MACADAMIA NUTS
Disease controlled: Husk Spot (Pseudocercospora macadamiae)
State: Qld, NSW, NT only
Rate / ha:
Dilute spraying - 50 mL/100 L water
Concentrate spraying Refer to the Application section
WHP: -
Critical comments: Apply by dilute or concentrate spraying equipment.
Apply the same amount of product to the target crop whether applying this product by dilute or concentrate spraying methods.
Use in a protectant fungicide program containing fungicides from different chemical groups.
Commence fungicide applications at nut set (approximately late September) and continue the fungicide program until late December, with applications at 3 to 4 week intervals. Apply a maximum of 2 applications of DIVINO 250 EC per season. Ensure thorough spray coverage.
Add Shirwet* 600 Spray Activator and Spreading Agent at a rate of 10 mL/100 L.

POTATOES
Disease controlled: Target Spot/Early Blight (Alternaria solani)
State: All States
Rate / ha: 300 mL or 500 mL
WHP: 7 days
Critical comments: This use is subject to a CropLife Fungicide Resistance Management Strategy.
Use in a protectant program commencing when rows meet and before disease occurs. Limit the use of Group 3 fungicides to periods when conditions favour disease development.
Apply the 300 mL rate at 7 day intervals and the 500 mL rate at 10 to 14 day intervals. Use the 500 mL rate when conditions favour high disease pressure. Apply no more than 2 consecutive sprays of DIVINO 250 EC alone. Then apply a recommended non Group 3 fungicide or tank mix DIVINO 250 EC with a recommended protectant fungicide for at least 1 application before continuing with DIVINO 250 EC alone.
Good crop hygiene will aid disease control. 
DIVINO 250 EC does not control late blight, Phytophthora infestans.
If this disease is a problem, mix DIVINO 250 EC with an appropriate fungicide for control of this disease and observe the spray interval for that product.

TOMATOES
Disease controlled: Target Spot (Alternaria solani)
State: All States
Rate / ha: 300 mL or 500 mL
WHP: 3 days
Critical comments: This use is subject to a CropLife Fungicide Resistance Management Strategy.
Use in a protectant program commencing soon after transplanting. Limit the use of Group 3 fungicides to periods when conditions favour disease development.
Apply the 300 mL rate at 7 day intervals and the 500 mL rate at 10 day intervals.
Apply no more than 2 consecutive sprays of DIVINO 250 EC alone. Then apply a recommended non Group 3 fungicide or tank mix DIVINO 250 EC with a recommended protectant fungicide for at least 1 application before continuing with DIVINO 250 EC alone.
Good crop hygiene will aid disease control.

NOT TO BE USED FOR ANY PURPOSE OR IN ANY MANNER CONTRARY TO THIS LABEL UNLESS AUTHORISED UNDER APPROPRIATE LEGISLATION.

WITHHOLDING PERIODS:
Bananas: DO NOT HARVEST FOR 1 DAY AFTER APPLICATION.
Potatoes, Carrots: DO NOT HARVEST FOR 7 DAYS AFTER APPLICATION.
Tomatoes: DO NOT HARVEST FOR 3 DAYS AFTER APPLICATION.
Avocados, Macadamias: NOT REQUIRED WHEN USED AS DIRECTED.

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
FUNGICIDE RESISTANCE WARNING
DIVINO® 250 EC Fungicide is a member of the DMI group of fungicides. For fungicide resistance management DIVINO 250 EC is a Group 3 fungicide. Some naturally occurring individual fungi resistant to DIVINO 250 EC and other Group 3 fungicides may exist through normal genetic variability in any fungal population. The resistant individuals can eventually dominate the fungi population if these fungicides are used repeatedly. These resistant fungi will not be controlled by DIVINO 250 EC or other Group 3 fungicides, thus resulting in a reduction in efficacy and possible yield loss.
Since the occurrence of resistant fungi is difficult to detect prior to use, Adama Australia Pty Ltd accepts no liability for any losses that may result from the failure of DIVINO 250 EC to control resistant fungi.

MIXING
Add the required amount of DIVINO 250 EC directly to the spray tank and mix well.

APPLICATION
Thorough coverage is essential for effective results.
Aerial Application: Use 20 to 30 L water/ha.
Ground Application: Use at least 100 L water/ha.
Macadamia nuts: Apply by high volume (dilute) sprayer or by concentrate sprayer.
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 product specified in the Directions For Use table for each 100 L 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 the 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 can then be calculated in the following way:
EXAMPLE ONLY
1. Dilute spray volume as determined above: For example 2000 L/ha.
2. Your chosen concentrate spray volume: For example 500 L/ha.
3. The concentration factor in this example is: 4 x (ie 2000 L ÷ 500 L = 4).
4. If the dilute label rate is 50 mL/100 L, then the concentrate rate becomes 4 x 50, that is 200 mL/100 L of concentrate spraying.
The chosen spray volume, amount of product per 100 L of water, and the sprayer set up and operation may need to be changed as the crop grows. For further information on concentrate spraying, users are advised to consult relevant industry guidelines, undertake appropriate competency training and follow industry Best Practices.

COMPATIBILITY
This product is compatible with Monitor*, Nitofol*, Dimethoate 400, Suprathion 400 EC, Strike-Out, Aphidex WG, Ambush*, Alpha-Scud Elite, Axiom, Cavalry 720 SC, Sumisclex*, Chief, Mancozeb 750 DF, Kendon* High K, urea, EC formulations of synthetic pyrethroids and organophosphate insecticides and formulations of copper oxychloride.

PRECAUTIONS
Re-entry Period: DO NOT enter treated areas until the spray has dried unless wearing cotton overalls buttoned to the neck and wrist and butyl rubber gloves. Clothing must be laundered after each day’s use.