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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

APPLICATION

To be effective, thorough crop coverage is required. Apply in a minimum of 200L water/ha. Adjust water volumes according to the crop growth stage to ensure thorough coverage up to the point of runoff.

Instructions for Ground Application

These instructions inform those using this chemical product how to lawfully comply with the requirement of a MEDIUM or larger spray droplet size category for spray application.

Spray droplet size categories are defined in the ASAE S572 Standard (newer name may also be shown as ASABE) or the BCPC guideline. Nozzle manufacturers may refer to one or both of these documents to identify droplet size categories; however, for a nozzle to comply with this requirement, the manufacturer must refer to at least one.

Complying with the label requirement to use a specific droplet size category means using the correct nozzle that will deliver that droplet size category under the spray operation conditions being used. The APVMA has approved only the following specific methods for choosing the correct nozzle. Use one of the methods specified in these instructions to select a correct nozzle to deliver a MEDIUM or larger droplet size category.

• USE ONLY nozzles that the nozzles’ manufacturer has rated to deliver MEDIUM, COARSE, a VERY COARSE, or an EXTREMELY COARSE droplet size category, as referenced in ASAE S572 or BCPC.

• Choose a nozzle that is specified to provide the droplet size category required in the label Spray Drift Restraints.

• DO NOT use a higher spray system pressure than the maximum the manufacturer specifies for the selected nozzle to deliver the droplet size category required in the label Spray Drift Statement.

COMPATIBILITY

Efficon Insecticide is a soluble concentrate (SL) formulation. When using in a tank mix with other products, the following mix order should be observed:

1. Half fill the spray tank with water. Maintain constant agitation;

2. Add solid formulation types such as water dispersible granule (WDG/WG), wettable powder (WP), water soluble granule (SG) formulated products first and allow dispersion

3. Add simple liquid formulations such as Efficon (soluble concentrate (SL)) or liquid suspension formulations such as suspension concentrate (SC) formulations

4. Add any liquid formulations for dispersion such as emulsifiable concentrate (EC) and liquid formulation emulsions such as micro-emulsions (ME) formulations

5. Add any water-soluble salts

6. Add any adjuvants as required

7. Add any foliar fertilizer as required

8. Add remaining water

For further information on compatibility please contact your local reseller or BASF representative.

Efficon® INSECTICIDE

INSECTICIDE RESISTANCE WARNING

GROUP UN INSECTICIDE

For insecticide resistance management dimpropyridaz is a Group UN insecticide. Some naturally-occurring insect biotypes resistant to dimpropyridaz and other Group UN insecticides may exist through normal genetic variability in any insect population. The resistant individuals can eventually dominate the insect population if dimpropyridaz or other dimpropyridaz insecticides are used repeatedly. The effectiveness dimpropyridaz on resistant individuals could be significantly reduced. Since occurrence of resistant insects is difficult to detect prior to use, BASF Australia Ltd accepts no liability for any losses that may result from the failure of dimpropyridaz to control resistant insects. Dimpropyridaz may be subject to specific resistance management strategies. For further information contact your local supplier, BASF Australia Ltd representative or local agricultural department agronomist.

PROTECTION OF WILDLIFE, FISH, CRUSTACEANS AND ENVIRONMENT

Toxic to aquatic life. DO NOT contaminate wetlands or watercourses with this product or used containers.