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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

ELEVATE 400 EC HERBICIDE is an emulsifiable concentrate formulation and is to be mixed with water and applied as per the labeled Directions for Use. ELEVATE 400 EC is a post-emergence herbicide to be added to knockdown herbicides to improve the control of certain broadleaf weeds including marshmallow prior to the establishment of fallows, winter and summer broadacre and horticultural crops, marshmallow control in grass pastures, in commercial, industrial and public service areas, around agricultural buildings, yards and other farm situations or in tree fruits, nuts, and grapevines. ELEVATE 400 EC can be used alone with a suitable adjuvant for control of volunteer cotton seedlings including Roundup Ready cotton. It can also be used for desiccation of regrowth in cotton.

ELEVATE 400 EC is a fast-acting contact herbicide and aids in control of weeds through a process of membrane disruption. The foliar uptake of ELEVATE 400 EC is rapid and plant desiccation can occur within 4 days of application. Application of ELEVATE 400 EC should target small actively growing weeds. Subsequent germinations will not be controlled.

SYMPTOMS

ELEVATE 400 EC is rapidly absorbed through the foliage of plants. Within a few hours following application, the foliage of susceptible weeds show signs of desiccation, and in subsequent days necrosis and death of the plant.

Extremes in environmental conditions e.g. temperature and moisture, soil conditions and cultural practices may affect the activity of ELEVATE 400 EC. Under warm moist conditions, herbicide symptoms may be accelerated. While under very dry conditions, the expression of herbicidal symptoms is delayed, and weeds hardened off by drought are less susceptible to ELEVATE 400 EC.

TIMING

Pre-crop, Volunteer cotton, and Marshmallow in grass pastures: Application should be made to small, actively growing weeds less than 6 to 8 leaf in stage. As ELEVATE 400 EC is a contact herbicide, best control is achieved when weeds are exposed and are not shielded by other weeds and or stubble.

Cotton: If cotton re-growth occurs after the initial defoliation program, apply ELEVATE 400 EC to desiccate regrowth prior to harvest.

MIXING

Add half the required volume of water to the spray tank and start agitation. Add any partner SC or WG herbicide next if it should be added before an EC or knockdown herbicide. Add the measured amount of ELEVATE 400 EC next, followed by the knockdown herbicide (if required). Add the balance of water to the tank and add any adjuvant or additive if recommended for use with the knockdown herbicide or for use in grapevines or as suggested in the Critical Comments. Maintain good agitation at all times until spraying is completed. DO NOT store the spray mixture overnight.

APPLICATION

DO NOT apply by aerial application except for cotton desiccation.

The best application conditions are when the soil is moist, weather fine and rain unlikely within one hour or as specified for the knockdown herbicide.

Extremes in environmental conditions e.g. temperature and moisture, soil conditions and/or cultural practices may affect the activity of ELEVATE 400 EC. Under warm moist conditions, herbicide symptoms may be accelerated. While under very dry conditions, the expression of herbicidal symptoms is delayed, and weeds hardened off by drought are less susceptible to ELEVATE 400 EC.

Ground sprayers

Pre-crop, Volunteer cotton, and Marshmallow in grass pastures: Apply ELEVATE 400 EC as a broadcast application using a conventional boom sprayer with either mechanical or by-pass agitation. Use single orifice flat fan nozzles such as Spraying Systems TeeJet* 11001, 110015, 11002, or equivalent sizes from other manufacturers or Spraying Systems TwinJet* twin flat spray tips TJ60-11002, TJ60-11003, or TJ60-11004 or equivalent sizes from other manufacturers. Do not use 110-03 or bigger single orifice nozzles or TJ11006 or bigger twin orifice nozzles with ELEVATE 400 EC. Do not use floodjet, low drift, or air induction nozzles, boomless jets or misters or controlled droplet application equipment. Spray equipment should be properly calibrated to ensure correct and uniform application. Use a spray volume of 50 to 150 liters per hectare (minimum 80 L/ha for volunteer cotton). Experience has shown that increasing spray volumes can improve weed control. Use the lowest pressure and boom height which provides uniform coverage. Use the higher volume if weed infestation is heavy and/or tall.

Cotton: When desiccating cotton regrowth, use sufficient water to obtain complete coverage of all leaves, i.e., at least 100 liters of water per hectare. Good coverage should be obtained with three or more nozzles per row depending upon crop height and canopy density.

Knapsack, Pneumatic, Handgun sprayers

Apply ELEVATE 400 EC at the recommended rate of 1 mL per 15 liters (6 mL per 100 liters) in conjunction with labeled handgun rates of a knockdown herbicide in sufficient water to adequately and uniformly wet the foliage of the weeds being sprayed. A spray volume of 500 to 1000 L will usually be sufficient but higher volumes may be required for dense taller vegetation.

Aerial Application (for Cotton Desiccation Only)

Apply by fixed-wing aircraft in a minimum of 30 L/ha water and ensure thorough coverage. Do not exaggerate swath width.

SPRAYER CLEAN OUT - AFTER THE USE OF ELEVATE 400 EC HERBICIDE

Thoroughly clean all spray equipment using the following procedure when you have finished spraying highly active materials such as carfentrazone-ethyl. In addition to the following procedure, ensure proper equipment clean-out for any other products mixed with ELEVATE 400 EC as specified on the other product labels. IMPORTANT: More complete cleaning can be achieved if the spray equipment is cleaned immediately following each use. Mix only as much herbicide spray solution as needed at a time. DO NOT store the sprayer for any extended period of time, especially overnight, with ELEVATE 400 EC spray solution remaining in the tank, spray lines, spray boom plumbing, spray nozzles, or strainers.

Preparation of the Cleaning Solution: Prepare a spray equipment cleaning solution by mixing an alkaline detergent e.g. “OMO*” or “SPREE*” at a rate of 100 g for every 100 L of clean water used. Upon completion of applying ELEVATE 400 EC and before spraying sensitive crops including canola, pulses such as faba beans, lentils, other legumes and cotton:

Fill the spray tank with sufficient cleaning solution to allow the operation of the spray system for a minimum of 15 minutes to thoroughly flush hoses, spray boom, and spray nozzles then fill the spray tank to capacity to ensure contact of the solution with all internal surfaces. Let the cleaning solution soak in the tank, pump, and spray lines overnight.

Before further use of the sprayer, operate the spray system for 15 minutes, then completely drain the sprayer system. Rinse the tank with clean water and flush through the hoses, spray boom, and spray nozzles.

If possible, spray a pesticide requiring an oil adjuvant e.g. Achieve & Supercharge onto cereals as a further means of removing possible residues of ELEVATE 400 EC HERBICIDE before spraying sensitive crops.

Immediately prior to commencement of spraying a sensitive crop, purge the boom lines by operating the spray system onto a fence line or waste area for sufficient time to remove any solution that has been residing in the spray lines. This is also recommended for subsequent tank loads or if the sprayer has been left standing for a period of time containing spray solution.

If storing equipment for more than 48 hours, preferred practice is to clean spray equipment as outlined above allowing soaking overnight, drain and flush with fresh water and leave fresh water in the spray tank, hoses, and spray booms until next use. This water must be drained from the spray boom and lines and flushed out with clean water before beginning any application to a sensitive crop.

Properly dispose of all cleaning solution and rinsate safely in accordance with Federal, State, and local regulations and guidelines. Do not apply sprayer cleaning solutions or rinsate to sensitive crops.

Should small quantities of ELEVATE 400 EC remain in inadequately cleaned mixing, loading, and/or spray equipment, they may be released during subsequent applications potentially causing effects to sensitive crops and other vegetation.

The above method is only effective if the cleaning solution comes into contact with every surface or contact point that may contain even minute carfentrazone-ethyl residues.

CROP PLANT-BACK & ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS

ELEVATE 400 EC does not provide residual activity, therefore no crop plant back or rotational restrictions apply. However, check the label of any product mixed with ELEVATE 400 EC, to determine any plant-back periods or restrictions on use.