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GROUP I HERBICIDE

For control of a range of environmental and noxious woody and herbaceous weeds as specified in the Directions for Use table.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE:
RESTRAINTS:
DO NOT apply to weeds which may be stressed (not actively growing) due to prolonged periods of extreme cold, moisture stress (water-logged or drought affected), poor nutrition, presence of disease, damage or previous herbicide treatment, as reduced levels of control may result.
DO NOT spray if rain is likely within one hour or if foliage is wet from rain or dew.
DO NOT burn off, cut or clear blackberry or other woody weeds for at least six months after spraying.
DO NOT apply by aerial application in wind in excess of 15 km/hr and air temperatures above 35ºC.
In areas prone to flooding treatment should commence after any annual flooding as such areas flooded within 9 months following application may have reduced results.

High Volume Spraying

PASTURES
Weeds controlled: African Boxthorn
Weed growth stage: Less than 2 m tall
State: All States
Rate / 100 L water: 500 mL
Critical comments: Apply when bushes have good leaf cover, growth and no leaf fall.

Weeds controlled: Angophora spp.
Weed growth stage: 1 to 3 m tall
State: All States
Rate / 100 L water: 350 mL
Critical comments: -

Weeds controlled: Australian Blackthorn
Weed growth stage: Less than 2 m tall
State: All States
Rate / 100 L water: 500 mL
Critical comments: Apply from late Spring to early Autumn

Weeds controlled: Banksia spp.
Weed growth stage: 1 to 3 m tall
State: All States
Rate / 100 L water: 350 mL
Critical comments: -

Weeds controlled: Biddy Bush (Chinese Shrub) (Sifton Bush)
Weed growth stage: Autumn when actively growing
State: ACT, NSW only
Rate / 100 L water: 500 mL
Critical comments: Add a 100% concentrate non-ionic surfactant (e.g. Wetspray® 1000) at 125 mL/100 L of water for best results.

Weeds controlled: Blackberry in association with: Docks, Ragwort Smartweed, Thistles
Weed growth stage: Late Spring to Autumn
State: All States, except NT
Rate / 100 L water: 350 mL or 500 mL
Critical comments: Use the higher rate on plants that have been damaged by grazing stock or insects and on known difficult to kill blackberry.
Where herbicides other than Group I herbicides have been used, allow two seasons regrowth to occur before respraying with FIGHTBACK.

Weeds controlled: Blue Heliotrope
Weed growth stage: Flowering
State: NSW, Qld only
Rate / 100 L water: 500 mL
Critical comments: Apply in a minimum spray volume of 1250 L/ha.

Weeds controlled: Brooms: Cape, English, Flax leaf, Montpellier
Weed growth stage: Spring to mid-Summer prior to pod formation
State: All States, except NT
Rate / 100 L water: 250 mL
Critical comments: Apply as a thorough foliage spray.

Weed growth stage: Autumn to Winter
State: All States, except NT
Rate / 100 L water: 350 mL
Critical comments: Apply as a thorough foliage spray.

Weeds controlled: Camphor Laurel
Weed growth stage: Less than 2 m tall
State: All States
Rate / 100 L water: 350 mL

Weed growth stage: Above 2 m tall
State: All States
Rate / 100 L water: 500 mL

Weeds controlled: Casuarina spp.
Weed growth stage: 1 to 3 m tall
State: All States
Rate / 100 L water: 350 mL

Weeds controlled: Chinee Apple
Weed growth stage: Less than 2 m tall
State: Qld, WA only
Rate / 100 L water: 350 mL
Critical comments: Add a 100% concentrate non-ionic surfactant (eg. Wetspray 1000) at 100 mL/100 L of water for best results.

Weeds controlled: Cockspur Thorn
Weed growth stage: Spring to Autumn
State: ACT, NSW, Qld only
Rate / 100 L water: 350 mL
Critical comments: Apply as a thorough foliage spray.

Weeds controlled: Common Sensitive Plant
Weed growth stage: Any time when actively growing
State: NT, Qld, WA only
Rate / 100 L water: 200 mL
Critical comments: To avoid leaves closing during application, spray plants while moving forward.
Add a 100% concentrate non-ionic surfactant (eg. Wetspray 1000) at 100 mL/100 L of water for best results.

Weeds controlled: Crofton Weed
Weed growth stage: Spring to Autumn
State: ACT, NSW, Qld only
Rate / 100 L water: 350 mL
Critical comments: Apply as a thorough foliage spray.

Weeds controlled: Eastern Cotton Bush (Maireana microphylla)
Weed growth stage: Spring to Autumn
State: NSW, Qld only
Rate / 100 L water: 500 mL
Critical comments: Add Uptake* Spraying Oil at 500 mL/100 L of water. Some bushes may require a follow-up spray to control regrowth.

Weeds controlled: Eucalyptus spp.
Weed growth stage: Seedling and regrowth from small lignotubers, 1 to 3 m tall
State: All States
Rate / 100 L water: 350 mL or 500 mL
Critical comments: Apply the high rate where difficult to control species of Eucalyptus regrowth is present.
Addition of an adjuvant may improve results – contact Adama Australia Pty. Ltd. for details.

Weeds controlled: Galenia
Weed growth stage: Fresh growth in Spring to Summer
State: NSW only
Rate / 100 L water: 500 mL
Critical comments: Use 2000 L of spray mixture/ha.

Weeds controlled: Giant Bramble
Weed growth stage: Spring to Autumn
State: NT, Qld, WA only
Rate / 100 L water: 500 mL
Critical comments: Penetration of thick clumps may be difficult and respraying may be necessary.
Add a 100% concentrate non-ionic surfactant (eg. Wetspray 1000) at 100 mL/100 L of water for best results.

Weeds controlled: Giant Bramble
Weed growth stage: Spring to Autumn
State: NT, Qld, WA only
Rate / 100 L water: 500 mL
Critical comments: Penetration of thick clumps may be difficult and respraying may be necessary.
Add a 100% concentrate non-ionic surfactant (eg. Wetspray 1000) at 100 mL/100 L of water for best results.

Weeds controlled: Gorse
Weed growth stage: 1 to 1.5 m tall
State: All States, except NT
Rate / 100 L water: 250 mL
Critical comments: Spring and Summer treatment only. Add a 100% concentrate non-ionic surfactant (eg. Wetspray 1000) at 100 mL/100 L of water for best results.
Add a 100% concentrate non-ionic surfactant (eg. Wetspray 1000) at 100 mL/100 L of water for best results.
Weed growth stage: Over 1.5 m tall or Autumn treatment
State: All States, except NT
Rate / 100 L water: 350 mL
Critical comments: Spring and Summer treatment only. Add a 100% concentrate non-ionic surfactant (eg. Wetspray 1000) at 100 mL/100 L of water for best results.
Add a 100% concentrate non-ionic surfactant (eg. Wetspray 1000) at 100 mL/100 L of water for best results.
Weed growth stage: Winter treatment
State: All States, except NT
Rate / 100 L water: 500 mL
Critical comments: Brownout may not be complete until Summer.
Add a 100% concentrate non-ionic surfactant (eg. Wetspray 1000) at 100 mL/100 L of water for best results.

Weeds controlled: Grounsel Bush (Baccharis halimifolia)
Weed growth stage: 1 to 1.5 m tall in Spring to Summer
State: All States, except NT
Rate / 100 L water: 250 mL
Critical comments: Apply as a thorough foliar spray.
Weed growth stage: Over 1.5 m tall or Autumn treatment
State: All States, except NT
Rate / 100 L water: 350 mL
Critical comments: Apply as a thorough foliar spray.

Weeds controlled: Green Cestrum
Weed growth stage: Late Spring to early Autumn
State: ACT, NSW, Qld only
Rate / 100 L water: 500 mL
Critical comments: One application may give satisfactory control. Any subsequent regrowth and seedlings must be resprayed at approximately 1 metre high.

Weeds controlled: Hawthorn
Weed growth stage: Less than 2 m tall
State: All States
Rate / 100 L water: 500 mL
Critical comments: Apply from late Spring to early Autumn.

Weeds controlled: Horehound
Weed growth stage: Pre-flowering
State: All States
Rate / 100 L water: 350 mL
Critical comments: Apply as a thorough foliar spray.

Weeds controlled: Japanese Sunflower
Weed growth stage: Pre-flowering
State: NSW, Qld only
Rate / 100 L water: 350 mL
Critical comments: Apply as a thorough foliar spray.

Weeds controlled: Lantana (Lantana camara) (Lantana montevidensis)
Weed growth stage: Up to 1 m tall in Summer and Autumn
State: All States
Rate / 100 L water: 350 mL
Critical comments: Add one of the following adjuvants, when using 350 mL rate:
Uptake Spraying Oil @ 0.5% v/v.
Pulse* Penetrant @ 0.1% v/v.
Weed growth stage: 1 to 2 m tall in Summer to Autumn
State: All States
Rate / 100 L water: 500 or 750 mL
Critical comments: Thoroughly wet foliage, stems and soil around the base of the plants. Use higher rate on known harder to kill varieties.

Weeds controlled: Lion Tail (Leonatis nepetifolia)
Weed growth stage: Pre-flowering
State: Qld only
Rate / 100 L water: 200 mL
Critical comments: Apply as a thorough foliar spray.
Add a 100% concentrate non-ionic surfactant (eg. Wetspray 1000) at 100 mL/100 L of water for best results.

Weeds controlled: Limebush
Weed growth stage: Any time of year with good leaf cover and soil moisture
State: NT, Qld only
Rate / 100 L water: 350 mL
Critical comments: Penetration of thick clumps may be difficult and respraying may be required.
Addition of an adjuvant may improve results – contact Adama Australia Pty. Ltd. for details.

Weeds controlled: Manuka
Weed growth stage: At flowering
State: Vic only
Rate / 100 L water: 500 mL
Critical comments: For optimum results, add Pulse* Penetrant at 200 mL/100 L of spray.
Thoroughly wet foliage, stems and soil around the base of the plants.

Weeds controlled: Mesquite (Prosopis spp.) Prosopis velutina
Weed growth stage: Seedling, full leaf and flowering before podding
State: NSW, NT, Qld, WA only
Rate / 100 L water: 350 mL
Critical comments: DO NOT spray plants bearing pods.
Add a 100% concentrate non-ionic surfactant (eg. Wetspray 1000) at 100 mL/100 L of water for best results.
State: Qld only
Rate / 100 L water: 670 mL
Critical comments: DO NOT spray plants bearing pods.
Add a 100% concentrate non-ionic surfactant (eg. Wetspray 1000) at 100 mL/100 L of water for best results.

Weeds controlled: Mistflower
Weed growth stage: Spring to Autumn
State: ACT, NSW, Qld only
Rate / 100 L water: 350 mL
Critical comments: Apply as a thorough foliar spray.

Weeds controlled: Mistflower
Weed growth stage: Spring to Autumn
State: ACT, NSW, Qld only
Rate / 100 L water: 350 mL
Critical comments: Apply as a thorough foliar spray.

Weeds controlled: Mother-of-Millions
Weed growth stage: Flowering
State: NSW, Qld only
Rate / 100 L water: 500 mL
Critical comments: Add a 100% concentrate non-ionic surfactant (eg. Wetspray 1000) at 100 mL/100 L of water for best results.

Weeds controlled: Paddy’s Lucerne
Weed growth stage: Active growth
State: NSW only
Rate / 100 L water: 500 mL
Critical comments: Plants that have been continually slashed or grazed over many seasons may be difficult to control and regrowth may occur.

Weeds controlled: Parkinsonia
Weed growth stage: Under 2 m tall
State: NT, Qld, WA only
Rate / 100 L water: 350 mL
Critical comments: Add Uptake Spraying Oil @ 500 mL/100 L water.
Avoid spraying under dry conditions when plants are stressed or bearing pods. Thoroughly wet foliage.

Weeds controlled: Prickly Pear (common) Smooth Tree Pear
Weed growth stage: Active phyllode growth
State: All States
Rate / 100 L water: 500 mL
Critical comments: Apply as a thorough foliage spray. Regrowth may occur, so a follow-up application may be necessary.

Weeds controlled: Rubber Vine (Not infected with rust)
Weed growth stage: Up to 1.5 m tall at flowering
State: NT, Qld, WA only
Rate / 100 L water: 350 mL
Critical comments: Spray all leaves and stems just to the point of run-off and thoroughly spray the base of the plant. With larger, more dense stands, regrowth may occur.
Subsequent control of any regrowth should be done by basal bark spraying.
Weed growth stage: Dense stands greater than 1.5 m tall at flowering
State: NT, Qld, WA only
Rate / 100 L water: 500 mL
Critical comments: Spray all leaves and stems just to the point of run-off and thoroughly spray the base of the plant. With larger, more dense stands, regrowth may occur.
Subsequent control of any regrowth should be done by basal bark spraying.

Weeds controlled: Siam Weed
Weed growth stage: Active growth
State: Qld, WA only
Rate / 100 L water: 350 mL
Critical comments: Add a 100% concentrate non-ionic surfactant (eg. Wetspray 1000) at 100 mL/100 L of water for best results.

Weeds controlled: Sicklepod
Weed growth stage: Up to flowering
State: NT, Qld, WA only
Rate / 100 L water: 200 mL
Critical comments: DO NOT apply to podding plants.
Add a 100% concentrate non-ionic surfactant (eg. Wetspray 1000) at 100 mL/100 L of water for best results.

Weeds controlled: St John’s Wort
Weed growth stage: From flowering to early seed set
State: All States
Rate / 100 L water: 500 mL
Critical comments: Late Spring to early Summer.

Weeds controlled: Sweet Briar
Weed growth stage: Up to 1.5 m tall
State: All States, except NT
Rate / 100 L water: 350 mL
Critical comments: Add metsulfuron-methyl at 10 g/100 L water to obtain more reliable results with the lower rate of FIGHTBACK. Full leaf to ripe fruit prior to leaf fall. Thorough wetting including the crown is recommended.
Rate / 100 L water: 500 mL
Critical comments: Add metsulfuron-methyl at 10 g/100 L water to obtain more reliable results with the lower rate of FIGHTBACK. Full leaf to ripe fruit prior to leaf fall. Thorough wetting including the crown is recommended.

Weeds controlled: Tobacco Weed
Weed growth stage: Actively growing plants
State: NT, Qld, WA only
Rate / 100 L water: 300 mL
Critical comments: Add a 100% concentrate non-ionic surfactant (eg. Wetspray 1000) at 100 mL/100 L of water for best results.

Weeds controlled: Wattle (Acacia spp.) (except Corkwood Wattle)
Weed growth stage: 1 to 3 m tall
State: All States
Rate / 100 L water: 350 mL

Weeds controlled: Wild Rosemary (Cassinia laevis)
Weed growth stage: Active growth, 0.5 to 1.0 m tall
State: Qld only
Rate / 100 L water: 350 to 500 mL
Critical comments: Use lower rate on seedlings 0.5 m tall. Apply as a thorough foliar spray.

Weeds controlled: Wild Tobacco Tree
Weed growth stage: Spring to Autumn up to 2 m tall
State: ACT, NSW, Qld only
Rate / 100 L water: 350 mL

Aerial Application

PASTURES
Weeds controlled: Blackberry
Weed growth stage: Summer to Autumn
State: NSW, Qld, SA, Vic, WA only
Rate / ha: 10 L
Critical comments: Where herbicides other than Group I herbicides have been used, allow two seasons regrowth to occur before respraying with FIGHTBACK.
WARNING: Eucalyptus species up to 4 m may be killed if sprayed during this treatment. Mature trees which are 15 to 20 m tall may be partially defoliated but are likely to recover.

Weeds controlled: Gorse
Weed growth stage: Summer to Autumn
State: Tas only
Rate / ha: 10 L
Critical comments: Helicopter application only.

Weeds controlled: Cockspur Thorn, Crofton Weed, Lantana, Mistflower
Weed growth stage: Late Autumn
State: NSW, NT, Qld only (helicopter only)
Rate / ha: 1.5 L plus 7.5 L 2,4-D Amine (500 g/L formulation)
Critical comments: Spray with calibrated equipment using the half overlap opposite pass technique applying a minimum spray volume of 150 L/ha. Follow-up respraying will be required.

Weeds controlled: Lantana
Weed growth stage: Late Autumn
State: NSW, NT, Qld only (helicopter only)
Rate / ha: 10 L
Critical comments: Helicopter application only.

Weeds controlled: Rubber Vine (Not infected with rust)
Weed growth stage: When flowering
State: NT, Qld only (helicopter only)
Rate / ha: 3 L to 5 L
Critical comments: Use rates will depend upon the density and height of the rubber vine stand. The higher rate should be used on dense stands, however, complete coverage and penetration may be difficult.
Follow-up respraying will be required.
Any regrowth should be sprayed with a suitable basal bark herbicide.

Weeds controlled: St John’s Wort
Weed growth stage: Flowering to early seed set (Nov-Jan)
State: NSW only
Rate / ha: 4 L
Critical comments: Helicopter application only. Follow-up spraying will be required in the following season.

Controlled Droplet Application (C.D.A.)

PASTURES
Weeds controlled: Blackberry in association with: Docks, Ragwort, St John’s Wort, Thistles
Weed growth stage: Summer to Autumn
State: All States, except NT
Rate / ha: Apply undiluted
Critical comments: One application may give satisfactory control but subsequent regrowth and seedlings should be re-sprayed after hardening off. Where herbicides other than Group I herbicides have been used, allow two seasons regrowth to occur before respraying with FIGHTBACK.

Low Volume High Concentrate Application Techniques (Gas Powered Gun, Sprinkler Sprayer)

PASTURES
Weeds controlled: Blackberry
Weed growth stage: Late Spring to Autumn
State: ACT, NSW, Qld, SA, Tas, WA only
Rate / ha: 335 mL
Critical comments: Apply to actively growing bushes which are able to be sprayed on all sides. For larger bushes, the high volume application technique is recommended.

Weeds controlled: Camphor Laurel, Cockspur Thorn, Crofton Weed
Weed growth stage: Less than 1.5 m high
State: ACT, NSW, Qld only
Rate / ha: 500 mL
Critical comments: Apply to actively growing bushes which are able to be sprayed on all sides. For larger bushes, the high volume application technique is recommended.

Weeds controlled: Eucalyptus species
Weed growth stage: Seedlings up to 2 m tall
State: All States
Rate / ha: 335 mL
Critical comments: Apply to actively growing bushes which are able to be sprayed on all sides. For larger bushes, the high volume application technique is recommended.

Weeds controlled: Mistflower
Weed growth stage: Less than 1. 5 m high
State: ACT, NSW, Qld only
Rate / ha: 500 mL

Weeds controlled: Sweet Briar
Weed growth stage: 1.5 m tall, full leaf to ripe fruit
State: NSW only
Rate / ha: 500 mL
Critical comments: Gas Powered Gun only: Apply to actively growing bushes not more than 1.5 m tall that have not more than 5 stems from the crown.

Weeds controlled: St John’s Wort
Weed growth stage: During flowering to early seed set
State: NSW, Tas, Vic only
Rate / ha: 500 mL
Critical comments: Gas Powered Gun only: One application should provide control. Minor regrowth and seedlings may be retreated the following Summer.

Weeds controlled: Wild Tobacco Tree
Weed growth stage: Less than 1.5 m high
State: ACT, NSW, Qld only
Rate / ha: 500 mL
Critical comments: Apply to actively growing bushes which are able to be sprayed on all sides. For larger bushes, the high volume application technique is recommended.

Boom Application

PASTURES
Weeds controlled: Galenia
Weed growth stage: Fresh growth during Spring to Summer
State: NSW only
Rate / ha: 5 L
Critical comments: Rough mine sites will require adequate spray equipment such as boomless nozzles for effective coverage.

Weeds controlled: Sicklepod
Weed growth stage: Up to flowering
State: Up to flowering
Rate / ha: 3 L
Critical comments: DO NOT apply to podding plants.
Add a 100% concentrate non-ionic surfactant (eg. Wetspray 1000) at 100 mL/100 L of water for best results.

Weeds controlled: St John’s Wort
Weed growth stage: Flowering to early seed set (Nov-Jan)
State: NSW only
Rate / ha: 2 to 4 L
Critical comments: Use the higher rate on dense infestations and when longer residual control is required.
Follow-up respraying will be required in the following season.

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

IN TASMANIA FOR BLACKBERRY
DO NOT treat bushes carrying mature or near mature fruit.
FOR NATIVE VEGETATION
Use of FIGHTBACK on native vegetation must be done in accordance with STATE and/or LOCAL legislation.

WITHHOLDING PERIOD: NOT REQUIRED WHEN USED AS DIRECTED.

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
MINIMUM RECROPPING PERIODS – Black Cracking Clay Soils, NSW & Qld.
Boom Application
Plant-back periods for crops following the application of FIGHTBACK for rates up to 600 mL/ha.

RATE mL/ha: 200
Wheat, Barley, Canola: 2 Months
Faba Bean, Chickpea: 4 Months
Lucerne: 6 Months

RATE mL/ha: 300
Wheat, Barley: 2 Months
Canola, Faba Bean: 4 Months
Chickpea: 6 Months
Lucerne: 9 Months

RATE mL/ha: 400
Wheat, Barley, Canola: 4 Months
Faba Bean, Chickpea: 6 Months
Lucerne: 9 Months

RATE mL/ha: 600
Wheat, Barley, Canola: 4 Months
Faba Bean, Chickpea: 6 Months
Lucerne: 9 Months

These plantback periods are based on a normal rainfall pattern. During drought conditions (or when the rainfall is less than 100 mm for a period of 4 months or greater) the plantback period may be significantly longer.

Blanket Wiper Application
Plant-back periods for crops following wiper application

Broadleaf crops: 18 Months
Lucerne: 6 Months

This will allow any potential soil residues to dissipate, if any, and allow effective control.

Note: Before using FIGHTBACK in tank mixes with other herbicides, check the plant-back information on all product labels. The most residual product, i.e. the product with the longest plant-back period, will determine the time between spraying and planting.

COMPATIBILITY
Follow any regional restrictions, and all directions and restrictions on the label, of any chemical mixed with FIGHTBACK® (eg. 2,4-D Amine).
FIGHTBACK is compatible with the following herbicides: 2,4-D Amine, Wipe-Out® CT, DP*600, Wipe-Out®CT Xtra, metsulfuron-methyl, Starane* 200.
FIGHTBACK is compatible with the following adjuvants, as per Directions for Use: Wetspray® 1000, Pulse* Penetrant, Uptake* Spraying Oil.

MIXING
Mix only with water. Half fill the spray unit with water, and add the required amount of FIGHTBACK. Add the remaining water with the agitator running. If required, then add spray oils or wetters (surfactants). Maintain mechanical or by-pass agitation in the spray tank during spraying. Only mix sufficient solution for immediate daily use and avoid storing.

APPLICATION
1. WOODY WEED SITUATIONS
Weeds need to be actively growing for herbicides to have optimum effect. Delay treatment until all regrowth has had time to grow to approximately 1 metre in situations which have been bulldozed, slashed, burnt, ploughed or areas having a previous hemical treatment.

A. High Volume Spraying
Thorough coverage of foliage to the point of run-off is essential, however, avoid excess spraying which is wasteful of chemical.
Hand Gun
Apply the recommended mix to give full coverage of leaves and stems through a No. 6 to 8 tip at 700 to 1500 kPa (400 to 500 kPa for St John’s wort). A spray volume of 3000 to 4000 L per infested hectare of 1 to 2 metre high blackberry (30 to 40 L/100 m2) should be used. Use 2000 L of spray mixture/ha of galenia infestation (i.e. 20 L/100 m2 infested area).
Knapsack
Apply the recommended spray mix to give full coverage of leaves and stems. The final volume of application should be similar to hand gun. A spray volume of 3 to 4 L/10 m2 infested area should be used. A spray volume of 2 L/10 m2 should be used for an area infested with galenia.

B. Aerial Application
Apply in 200 L of water/ha using an aircraft to apply 100 L per pass on a double overlap pattern using nozzle configurations to produce droplets of 250 to 350 micron diameter. The potential for damage from drift can be greatly reduced by avoiding unsuitable spraying conditions and using spray pressure and nozzles to minimise the production of small droplets. DO NOT spray when wind exceeds 15 km/hr and/or air temperature reaches 35ºC.

C. Controlled Droplet Application (C.D.A.)
Results similar to high volume spraying can be obtained using Micron Herbi* or similar equipment. Select a nozzle to give a flow rate of 2 mL/sec and sweeping action of approximately 1m/sec to ensure a droplet density of 20/cm2. Use a marking agent, as recommended by the equipment manufacturers, to check spray coverage. Also, consult directions with C.D.A. unit.

D. Low Volume Concentrate Application Techniques
Good control will be achieved, similar to high volume application, where bush size enables good coverage of entire bush. Use a marking agent, as recommended by the equipment manufacturers, to check spray coverage.
Gas powered gun: Apply 50 mL shots to obtain uniform coverage of 4 to 5 m2 of surface area of bush. This relates to 20 droplets/cm2 of leaf surface.
Sprinkler sprayer: This technique involves using a micro sprinkler that is connected to a hollow fibre glass rod attached to a pneumatic knapsack sprayer. Use at low pressure (50 to 200 kPa) and apply with a slow sweeping action over the top of the plants ensuring even coverage on the leaves.

E. Boom Application
Application in a minimum spray volume of 200 L/ha for galenia and St. John’s wort and 600 L of water/ha for sicklepod. Flat fan nozzles are recommended, using pressure in the range of 200-300 kPa. Boom height must be set to ensure double overlap of nozzle patterns.

2. FALLOW SITUATIONS
A. Boom Application
Application of FIGHTBACK in a minimum spray volume of 50 L/ha is recommended. Flat fan nozzles are recommended, using pressure in the range of 200-300 kPa. Boom height must be set to ensure double overlap of nozzle patterns.

B. Blanket Wiper Application
Blanket needs to be made from durable and wettable material with a rigid backing. Blanket should be rigidly mounted behind motorised vehicle (eg. tractor, 4-wheel drive vehicle) and set low but never touching the ground. The chemical solution should be fed to the blanket at a flow rate sufficient to keep the blanket wet but not dripping. In thick patches the blanket may require more frequent solution recharge (rewetting). Ideally, a scraper bar should be mounted in front of the blanket in order to scrape or damage the bark (but not sever the stems) prior to the blanket wiping the stems. This scraper may be mounted at the front of the vehicle. Two passes (in opposite direction) with the blanket increases the contact with the plant. Ground speeds of 10-15 kph are ideal for blanket wiping application.

CLEANING SPRAY EQUIPMENT
Rinsing
After using FIGHTBACK, empty the spray unit completely and drain the whole system. Thoroughly wash inside the unit using a pressure hose. Drain the spray unit, and clean any filters in the tank, pump, lines, hoses and nozzles. After cleaning the spray unit as above, quarter fill the clean water and circulate through the pump, lines, hoses and nozzles. Drain and repeat the rinsing procedure twice.
Decontamination
Before spraying cotton and other crops with equipment that has been used to apply FIGHTBACK, see PROTECTION OF CROPS, NATIVE AND OTHER NON-TARGET PLANTS section. Wash the tank and rinse the system as above. Then quarter fill the tank and add an alkali detergent (e.g. liquid SURF*, OMO*, OMOMATIC*, DRIVE* at 500 mL/100 L of water or the powder equivalent at 500 g/100 L of water) and circulate throughout the system for at least 15 minutes. Drain the whole system. Remove filters and nozzles and clean them separately. Finally flush the system with clean water and allow to drain.
Rinse water should be discharged onto a designated disposal area or, if this is unavailable, onto unused land away from desirable plants and watercourses.

RESISTANT WEEDS WARNING
FIGHTBACK Herbicide is a member of the pyridines group of herbicides. The product has the disrupters of plant cell growth mode of action. For weed resistance management FIGHTBACK is a Group I Herbicide. Some naturally occurring weed biotypes resistant to FIGHTBACK and other Group I herbicides may exist through normal genetic variability in any weed population. The resistant individuals can eventually dominate the weed population if these herbicides are used repeatedly. These resistant weeds will not be controlled by FIGHTBACK or other Group I herbicides.
Since the occurrence of resistant weeds is difficult to detect prior to use, Adama Australia Pty. Ltd. accepts no liability for any losses that may result from the failure of FIGHTBACK to control resistant weeds. Strategies to minimise the risk of herbicide resistance are available. Contact your farm chemical supplier, consultant, local Department of Agriculture, or local Adama representative.