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General Instructions for Loveland Products Fitness Fungicide:

Application Limit: DO NOT apply more than 6 sprays per season.

Leaf Identification: For cereals, the flag-2 leaf is the 3rd last fully emerged leaf, i.e., the second leaf below the flag.

Application Guidelines:

• Wheat Stripe Rust Susceptible Varieties:
  • Apply when 10% of leaves are infected.
• Wheat Stripe Rust Moderately Susceptible Varieties:
  • Apply when 15% to 20% of leaves are infected.

Mixing: Shake well before use. Fill the spray tank, then add concentrate. Mix thoroughly.

Application Methods: Fitness may be applied by ground rig (high or low volume) or by air.

Cereals Application: May be applied by boom spray or aircraft. Ensure complete coverage of all leaves and stems. Objective: Keep the upper 2-3 leaves green and functioning through the grain-filling stage. Aircraft Application: Apply 10 - 20 L/ha, with the lower rate used under crosswind conditions of not less than 5 knots. Use the higher volume for dense crops.

Compatibility: Fitness may be mixed with any registered products containing azinphos-methyl, chlorothalonil, copper oxychloride, demeton-s-methyl, diazinon, dimethoate mancozeb, metalaxyl, methomyl, parathion, propargite, and zineb.

Resistance Warning:

• GROUP 3 FUNGICIDE:
  • Fitness Fungicide is a member of the DMI group of fungicides.
  • For fungicide resistance management, the product is a Group 3 Fungicide.
  • Some naturally occurring individual fungi resistant to the product and other Group 3 fungicides may exist.
  • Resistant fungi will not be controlled by this product, resulting in reduced efficacy and possible yield loss.
  • Loveland Products accepts no liability for losses due to the failure of this product to control resistant fungi.

Precautions:

• Re-entry Period:
  • DO NOT enter treated areas until the spray has dried.
• Protection of Crop, Native, and Non-target Plants:
  • DO NOT apply under conditions or from equipment causing spray drift onto nearby susceptible plants, crops, lands, and pastures.
• Protection of Livestock:
  • Low hazard to bees; no special precautions are required.
• Protection of Wildlife, Fish, Crustaceans, and Environment:
  • DO NOT contaminate streams, rivers, or watercourses with the chemical or used containers.

Storage and Disposal:

• Keep out of reach of children.
• Store in the closed, original container in a cool, well-ventilated area.
• Do not store for prolonged periods in direct sunlight.
• Recycled Containers:
  • Triple rinse the container for disposal.
  • Dispose of rinsate by adding it to the spray tank.
  • DO NOT dispose of undiluted chemical on-site.
  • Store cleaned containers in a sheltered place with the cap removed for recycling.
• Non-recycled Containers:
  • If not recycling, deliver empty packaging to an approved waste management facility.
  • If a facility is not available, bury the empty packaging 500mm below the surface in a disposal pit marked for this purpose.
  • DO NOT burn empty containers or product.
• Refillable Containers:
  • Empty contents fully into application equipment.
  • Close all valves and return to the point of supply for refill or storage.

Safety Directions:

• Harmful if swallowed; will damage the eyes.
• Will irritate the nose, throat, and skin.
• Avoid contact with eyes and skin.
• DO NOT inhale vapor.
• When handling and preparing the spray, wear cotton overalls buttoned to the neck and wrist, a washable hat, elbow-length PVC, nitrile, or neoprene gloves, goggles, and a disposable fume mask covering the mouth and nose.
• When using the prepared spray, wear cotton overalls buttoned to the neck and wrist, a washable hat, elbow-length PVC, nitrile, or neoprene gloves, and goggles.
• If product gets in eyes, wash it out immediately with water.
• If product gets on skin, wash the area immediately with soap and water.
• Wash hands after use.
• After each day's use, wash gloves, goggles, and contaminated clothing.