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For non-residual control of broadleaf and grass weeds in various situations as specified in the DIRECTIONS FOR USE table.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE
Restraints
DO NOT apply by aircraft.
DO NOT apply when rain is expected within 6 hours.
DO NOT apply to weeds under stress due to, for example, very dry, very wet, frosty or diseased conditions.
DO NOT apply under hot dry conditions (temperatures above 33 C with a relative humidity below 50%).

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
Fascinate is a non-volatile herbicide with non-selective activity against many annual and perennial broadleaf weeds and grasses. Fascinate is absorbed by plant foliage and green stems. It is not significantly translocated as an active herbicide throughout the plant, and therefore will only kill that part of a green plant that is contacted by spray. Fascinate does not provide residual weed control. Visible symptoms of control appear in 3 to 7 days, but complete desiccation may take 20 to 30 days under cool conditions. Best results are achieved when application is made under good growing conditions. Application to weeds under stress (e.g. due to continuous severe frosts, dry or waterlogged conditions) should be avoided.
Soil fumigation / sterilisation
Fascinate is metabolised (broken down) by microorganisms in the soil to become inactive. Soil fumigation or sterilisation will reduce the number of microorganisms present, thus slowing the breakdown of Fascinate. As damage to transplants or seedlings may occur, it is not advisable to apply Fascinate in conjunction with soil fumigation or sterilisation.
Plastic mulches
Fascinate will remain active on inert surfaces such as plastic. Special care should be taken when applying Fascinate over plastic mulches, as plant contact with the mulch after spraying may result in crop damage.
Compatibility
Fascinate is compatible with most residual herbicides e.g. simazine, diuron, oxyfluorfen (Goal), norfluazuron (Solicam) and oryzalin (Surflan).
The addition of a wetting agent or other adjuvant is generally not considered necessary. However, benefit has been obtained using a wetting agent on hard-to-wet weeds when using water rates in excess of 500 L/ha. The rate is 25 mL/100 L of a 1000 g/L non-ionic wetting agent, or equivalent.
Mixing
Fascinate mixes easily with water. Clean water should always be used for mixing with Fascinate. Ensure that the spray tank is free of any residues of previous spray materials. Twothirds fill the spray tank with clean water, and with agitator operating add the required amount of Fascinate. Add other relevant compatible products. Top the tank up to the required volume with clean water with agitator running.
Application Equipment
Ground Sprayers
Aim to apply a thorough and even coverage of spray to the target plant. Dense stands of weeds should be thoroughly wetted with spray. Incomplete coverage may result in poor control. Equipment should be such that adequate coverage, penetration and volume of spray liquid can be achieved.
Boom or Directed Sprayer Equipment
Fascinate should be applied at label rates (refer to specific column in the lists of weeds controlled) in sufficient water to give thorough coverage of weeds. It has been found that 300 to 500 L/ha has given good results under most weed conditions.
Special care must be taken when using sprayer/slasher combination units not to cause dust and turbulence, which can carry spray into non-target areas.
Knapsack and Handgun Equipment
Fascinate should be applied at label rates (refer to specific columns in the lists of weeds controlled) in adequate water to thoroughly wet the weeds being sprayed, i.e. 500 to 1000 L/ha. Dense stands will require up to 1000 L/ha of spray mixture, whereas less dense stands will require less water. High volume application using hollow-cone nozzles for hand spraying is recommended.
Controlled Droplet Application (CDA) Equipment
Fascinate may be applied through CDA row spraying equipment fitted with a solid (impermeable) shroud or skirt, at rates as recommended for boom or directed sprayers (refer to specific column in the lists of weeds controlled), provided thorough spray coverage of weeds can be achieved. Apply preferably when weeds are less than 15 cm in height, with the equipment set up so that the spray dome only just touches the tops of the weeds. A total spray volume of 20 to 30 L/ha has been found to give good results.
Do not mix residual herbicides or any spray adjuvants with Fascinate when using CDA equipment. 
Warning: Because the spray solution is highly concentrated particular care must be taken when using Fascinate through CDA equipment to avoid contact of the spray solution with any part of the crop trunk or canopy.
DO NOT apply Fascinate through equipment fitted with bristle skirts. Particular care should be taken when using CDA equipment around green or uncalloused bark.
Please refer to PROTECTION OF CROPS, NATIVE AND OTHER NON-TARGET PLANTS.
CDA equipment must not be used for application in cherry orchards.
Sprayer cleanup
Clean all equipment after use by thoroughly flushing with water.
Aircraft
Do not apply by aircraft.