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For the defoliation of cotton prior to harvest.

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
Dropp UltraMAX is a liquid suspension formulation and should be shaken well before use. After treatment with Dropp UltraMAX, leaves fall while still green so that there is minimal dry leaf trash to contaminate fibre or interfere with harvesting. Maximum defoliation occurs 7 to 21 days following application of Dropp UltraMAX. Defoliation will be slower under cold conditions, or when the crop is not physiologically mature.
Note:
Rainfall within 24 hours after application will reduce the effectiveness of Dropp UltraMAX; re-treatment may be necessary.Crops with moderate to high levels of nitrogen remaining in the soil are more prone to leaf freezing than crops that have depleted soil nitrogen.

Export of Treated Produce
Growers should note that suitable MRLs or import tolerances may not be established in all markets for produce treated with Dropp UltraMAX. If you are growing produce for export, please check with Bayer CropScience Pty Ltd for the latest information on MRLs and import tolerances BEFORE using Dropp UltraMAX.

Mixing
Add the required amount of Dropp UltraMAX straight into the partly filled spray tank or mixing vat with agitator running, followed by D-C-TRON Cotton Spray Oil, and then the rest of the water. Keep mixture agitated while spraying.
Use only freshly prepared sprays. Do NOT store spray mixture overnight.
When tank mixing with emulsifiable concentrates (ECs), add Dropp UltraMAX to the ¾ filled spray tank or mixing vat and agitate thoroughly. With agitator running, add the EC product, followed by the D-C-TRON Cotton Spray Oil. Keep mixture agitated while spraying.

Application
Apply as a uniform spray ensuring thorough coverage of the whole plant.

Equipment
Aircraft
Apply by aircraft in 20 to 40 L/ha spray mixture and ensure thorough coverage.
A steady cross wind is recommended for best penetration. Do not exaggerate swath width.
Ground Sprayers
Standard boom sprayers are recommended and must be fitted with mechanical or by-pass agitation. Use sufficient water to obtain complete coverage of all leaves, i.e. at least 90 to 100 litres of water per hectare. Good coverage should be obtained with three or more nozzles per row depending upon crop height and canopy density. A nozzle configuration including droppers will give maximum coverage in dryland crops, taking particular care to ensure thorough but even coverage. Overdosing on some plant parts, eg., caused by nozzle overlap along the sides of plants, may result in localised leaf freezing. If band spraying dryland crops, care should be taken when calculating the actual applied rate of Dropp UltraMAX per sprayed hectare.

Important Notes on Cleaning Equipment
Tank mixes of Dropp UltraMAX with organophosphates may form a residue in application equipment. While still fresh and moist, this residue is easily removed by flushing the entire system with a commercial tank cleaner.
Do NOT allow the spray solution to dry in the application equipment. Immediately following application, flush and rinse equipment (mix tanks, pumps, transfer lines, application tanks, sumps, booms, nozzles and all related equipment) thoroughly with detergent and water.
Should any residue of Dropp UltraMAX remain in the sprayer system, it may be released during subsequent applications of other products, causing damage to crops.

Compatibility
Dropp UltraMAX is compatible in tank mixtures with ethephon, dimethoate and parathion. Dropp UltraMAX is not compatible with Dropp Ultra Cotton Defoliant. For information on compatability with crop oils contact Bayer CropScience. CAUTION: When tank mixed with glyphosate-based products, a higher proportion of cotton leaf may be retained (freezing) when used on conventional, Bollgard® II and Liberty Link® cotton. Do NOT use this mixture on stressed cotton, particularly drought-affected cotton. This applies in the case of conventional and genetically-engineered cotton varieties, including Bollgard II, Liberty Link and Roundup Ready® cotton varieties.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE (for use in Queensland, NSW and WA only)
RESTRAINTS
DO NOT apply Dropp UltraMAX following application of sodium chlorate, magnesium chlorate or diquat
DO NOT apply if greater than 50 mm of rainfall is expected within 3 days of application.
DO NOT apply when there are aquatic and wetland areas including aquacultural ponds or surface streams downwind from the application area; and within the mandatory no spray zone shown below.

COTTON / Defoliation - first or second spray
Sedoliation conditions: IDEAL Conditions are hot to warm (30 to 35oC daytime temperature) and the crop is ready to be defoliated with natural senescence already occurring. Nitrogen and water are almost depleted and there is little or no top growth. A good fruit load is set.
Rate: 75 to 100 mL plus the label rate indicated of D-C-TRON® Cotton Spray Oil
Critical comments: Apply the first spray to cotton which has been grown under good (non-stressed) conditions and is physiologically mature i.e., when the top harvestable boll is mature. Application made prior to boll maturity may result in yield and quality reductions.
- Use the higher rate for denser canopies or to provide a faster response.
- A second spray of either Dropp UltraMAX or an alternative harvest aid may be required 7 to 10 days later.

Sedoliation conditions: GOOD Conditions are warm (25 to 30oC daytime temperature) and the crop is ready to be defoliated. Nitrogen and water are low and there is little or no new growth and a good fruit load is set.
Rate: 100 to 125 mL plus the label rate indicated of D-C-TRON Cotton Spray Oil
Critical comments: Apply as above, but use these rates under good conditions.

Sedoliation conditions: AVERAGE Conditions are: (i) warm but night temperatures are dropping to 12°C (not below) and the crop is physiologically ready to defoliate or; (ii) temperature is still hot/warm but the crop is not physiologically ready to senesce.
Rate: 125 to 150 mL plus the label rate indicated of D-C-TRON Cotton Spray Oil
Critical comments: Apply as above, but use these rates under average conditions.

Sedoliation conditions: COLD Night temperatures fall below 12°C and/or mean day/night temperatures fall below 18°C.
Rate: 150 to 200 mL plus the label rate indicated of D-C-TRON Cotton Spray Oil
Critical comments: Apply as above, but use these rates under cold conditions.

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

WITHHOLDING PERIOD
Cotton Processing - NOT REQUIRED WHEN USED AS DIRECTED.
Grazing/Cotton Trash - DO NOT GRAZE TREATED AREAS OR FEED COTTON TRASH TO LIVESTOCK.