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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

Product Information

KELPIE GLY 680 DRY HERBICIDE is a non-volatile, water-soluble product with non-selective herbicidal activity against many annual and perennial broadleaf weeds and grasses. KELPIE GLY 680 DRY HERBICIDE may be used for weed control on agricultural land prior to planting any edible or non-edible crop, but not prior to transplanting tomatoes. KELPIE GLY 680 DRY HERBICIDE is absorbed by plant foliage and green stems. It is inactivated immediately in the soil and does not provide residual weed control. KELPIE GLY 680 DRY HERBICIDE moves throughout the plant from the point of contact to and into the root system. Visible effects on annual weeds take 3 to 7 days, but on perennial weeds may not be obvious for 2 to 3 weeks or longer in some cases. Visible effects of control may be delayed by cool or cloudy weather at and following treatment. KELPIE GLY 680 DRY HERBICIDE will control emerged weeds only. Apply treatments to weeds which have at least one (1) true leaf (broadleaf weeds) or 2 leaves (grasses) to provide an adequate surface area for herbicide uptake.

Crop Establishment

KELPIE GLY 680 DRY HERBICIDE is recommended for control of emerged weeds prior to crop establishment. Suitable cultivation and/or sowing operations are required to provide seedbed conditions satisfactory for crop germination and development. Spraying early to control young weeds will favor the preparation of suitable seedbeds. On friable soils and where there is only light cover of young weeds, sowing may proceed satisfactorily from one (1) day after spraying. In situations of heavy weed growth, sowing should be delayed until weed decay and soil conditions allow the formation of a satisfactory seedbed. Incorporation of green or decaying vegetation and roots into the seedbed by cultivation or sowing may cause retarded crop emergence, particularly in cold and/or wet conditions. Vegetation may be reduced by grazing, and weed decay may be assisted by cultivation to leave trash on the surface. In marginal seedbed conditions, take care to achieve the correct seedling depth and avoid the use of pre-emergence herbicides where label directions advise the risk of retarded crop emergence.

Mixing

For boom application, water volumes should not be less than 6 liters per 1 kg (6 L/kg) of KELPIE GLY 680 DRY HERBICIDE. KELPIE GLY 680 DRY HERBICIDE mixes readily with water. Reduced results may occur if water containing suspended clay or organic matter is used, e.g., water from ponds and unlined ditches, dams, streams, and irrigation channels with high levels of calcium, magnesium, or bicarbonate ions. DO NOT mix, store or apply this product or spray solutions of this product in galvanized steel or unlined steel containers or spray tanks, since a highly flammable gas mixture may be formed. Use stainless steel, aluminum, brass, copper, fiberglass, plastic, or plastic-lined containers or spray tanks. Spray tanks, pumps, lines, and nozzles should be thoroughly cleaned with clean water following application to prevent corrosion. Ensure the spray tank is free of any residue of previous spray materials by cleaning with a tank cleaner such as All Clear DS. Use spray solutions promptly and certainly within 5 days, since gradual loss of activity will occur. Good agitation is required, particularly under cold conditions, to ensure all of KELPIE GLY 680 DRY HERBICIDE dissolves when first added to the tank.

Mixing the KELPIE GLY 680 DRY HERBICIDE using one of the two methods below:

Full Agitation in Pre-Filled Spray Tank:

1. Fill the tank with one-half the required amount of clean water and set the pump on full agitation.

2. Add the required amount of KELPIE GLY 680 DRY HERBICIDE slowly to ensure that it is well dispersed throughout the tank and none collects on the bottom. The suggested rate is 10 kg in 2-3 minutes. Ensure complete dispersion.

3. Continue water addition and fully agitate until all the KELPIE GLY 680 DRY HERBICIDE is completely dissolved.

External Pre-Slurry:

1. Fill the spray tank with one-half the required amount of clean water and set the pump on full agitation.

2. Pre-mix the required amount of KELPIE GLY 680 DRY HERBICIDE in a separate container until it is completely slurried by adding one part KELPIE GLY 680 DRY HERBICIDE to a minimum 3 parts water.

3. Add to vigorously agitating tank and continue water addition.

4. Fully agitate until all the KELPIE GLY 680 DRY HERBICIDE is completely dissolved. Ensure complete dispersion.

Tank Mixing Procedure:

1. Fill the spray tank ⅓ or ½ full with clean water and start agitation.

2. Where crystalline ammonium sulfate is recommended, add 2 L / 100 L spray solution into the tank and mix thoroughly. Ensure complete dispersion and continue agitation.

3. Add KELPIE GLY 680 DRY HERBICIDE. Mix thoroughly and continue agitation. Ensure complete dispersion.

4. Add recommended herbicide/additive to the spray tank and mix thoroughly and continue agitation. Ensure complete dispersion.

5. Add surfactant near the end of the filling process to minimize foaming and continue agitation. Ensure complete dispersion.

6. Always maintain adequate agitation during application and use the tank-mix promptly.

7. Clean all equipment after use by washing thoroughly with water or recommended decontaminant.

Surfactant Addition: Additional surfactant is not required except where the rate of KELPIE GLY 680 DRY HERBICIDE is less than 6 g/L when applied by boom. Rate: Add a non-ionic 1000 g/L surfactant at 100 mL per 100 L water. Results with other surfactants may be variable. DO NOT mix with spraying oils, agricultural chemicals, or other materials except as directed on the label.

COMPATIBILITY DO NOT add additional surfactant or mix with any other agricultural chemicals, herbicides, oils, or other materials except as specifically directed on this label.

Application

KELPIE GLY 680 DRY HERBICIDE is a non-selective translocated herbicide. Direct spray contact, or even slight drift, may cause severe injury or destruction of any growing crop or other desirable plants including trees. Clean all equipment after use by thoroughly washing with water.

Boom Equipment: For broadacre application, unless noted otherwise in the DIRECTIONS FOR USE table, a spray volume of 60 L/ha or less is recommended for optimum performance. Select nozzle types that produce a minimum COARSE spray quality (ASAE S572). Depending on prevailing temperature, relative humidity, delta T, wind speed, travel speed, and boom height the spray quality produced at the nozzles may need to be coarser than this. In sensitive areas avoid using nozzles and/or pressure settings that produce a VERY FINE to MEDIUM spray quality, as these droplets are more prone to drift off-target. Boom height must be set to ensure double overlap of nozzle patterns at the top of the weed canopy.

High Volume Application: e.g., Knapsack/Handgun Equipment. The dilution rate is given as g/litre, e.g., 5 grams KELPIE GLY 680 DRY HERBICIDE per 1 liter of water. This is equal to 75 g KELPIE GLY 680 DRY HERBICIDE per 15 liters of water or 500 g per 100 liters of water. Adjust equipment to achieve an even spray pattern with a minimum of a COARSE spray quality at the target. Apply to ensure complete and uniform wetting of all foliage.

Aerial Equipment: Aerial equipment may be used to apply KELPIE GLY 680 GLY HERBICIDE only in pasture or fallow situations prior to the establishment of field crops, fodder crops, or new pastures and for pre-harvest application to sorghum and cotton crops. DO NOT use in intensive horticultural cropping areas. Pressure settings must be selected to deliver a minimum of a COARSE spray quality (ASAE S572) at the target. Depending on prevailing temperature, relative humidity, delta T, wind speed, travel speed, and boom height the spray quality produced at the nozzles may need to be coarser than this. In sensitive areas avoid using nozzles and/or pressure settings that produce a VERY FINE to MEDIUM spray quality as these droplets are more prone to drift off-target. Use recommended rates of KELPIE GLY 680 DRY HERBICIDE specified in this label up to a maximum limit of 2.1 kg/ha. For Micronair and boom equipment, apply in a minimum spray volume of at least 20 L/ha. Swath width should be 15 to 17 m. Thoroughly wash aircraft, especially landing gear, after each day of spraying to remove herbicide residues.

Application on hilly terrain: As spraying height may vary, to maximize target contact, increase water volume to 30-80 L/ha and increase droplet size to a MEDIUM to COARSE spray quality (ASAE S572) to optimize deposition of spray output onto weeds.

Application under summer conditions: High temperatures and/or low relative humidity cause excessive evaporation of spray droplets which may reduce results. When the ambient temperature reaches 25°C, increase water volume to at least 30 L/ha and increase droplet size to a MEDIUM to COARSE spray quality (ASAE S572). DO NOT apply KELPIE GLY 680 DRY HERBICIDE by aircraft when the ambient temperature is above 30°C. Avoid application when relative humidity falls below 35%.

Application Checklist

DO NOT treat weeds under poor or dormant growing conditions (such as occur in drought, waterlogging, disease, insect damage, or following frosts) as reduced weed control may result. Reduced efficacy may also occur when treating weeds heavily covered with dust or silt. KELPIE GLY 680 DRY HERBICIDE is absorbed by plant foliage and green stems. Rainfall soon after application may wash the herbicide off the weeds, particularly if the weeds are not actively growing, under stress, or conditions of low light intensity or darkness. Delay treatment of plants wet with dew or rain if water droplets run off when plants are disturbed.

AVOID DRIFT

DO NOT use with spraying equipment or under meteorological conditions that could be expected to cause spray drift onto nearby susceptible plants, adjacent crops, crop lands, or pastures. Equipment settings that produce FINE droplets (150 microns or less), winds over 8 km/h, inversion conditions, still air, and hot dry days all contribute to drift.