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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

INSECTICIDE RESISTANCE WARNING For insecticide resistance management, OzCrop Imidacloprid 600 FS is a group 4A insecticide. Some naturally occurring insect biotypes resistant to OzCrop Imidacloprid 600 FS and other Group 4A insecticides may exist through normal genetic variability in any insect population. The resistant individuals can eventually dominate the insect population if OzCrop Imidacloprid 600 FS and other group 4A insecticides are used repeatedly. The effectiveness of OzCrop Imidacloprid 600 FS on resistant individuals could be significantly reduced. Since the occurrence of resistant individuals is difficult to detect prior to use, OzCrop Pty Ltd accepts no liability for any losses that may result from the failure of OzCrop Imidacloprid 600 FS to control resistant insects. OzCrop Imidacloprid 600 FS may be subject to specific resistance management strategies. For further information, contact your supplier, OzCrop representative, or local agricultural department agronomist.

Cotton - Mixing and Seed Treatment Prior to pouring or pumping OzCrop Imidacloprid 600 FS from the container, either shake the container vigorously or operate pump by-pass to ensure thorough mixing of the contents. Flowable formulations will settle over time. Add most of the water into the mixing vat, followed by flowable fungicides (e.g., quintozene), coating agents (e.g., Peridam, Nancret), and OzCrop Imidacloprid 600 FS and stir until homogeneous. Then add the emulsifiable liquid fungicide (e.g., Apron 200SL) slowly while stirring. Calibrate commercial seed dressing equipment to ensure the seed throughput is mixed with the correct dose of slurry seed dressing. Ensure the seed dressing mixture is applied to the maximum number of seeds when initially applied to the seed. Retain seed in the mixing chamber until coverage on seed is good. Store treated seed under cover in cool, dry conditions. Do not treat seed with poor viability. Do not store treated seed near foodstuffs or where likely to prove hazardous to humans or animals.

Forage and Seed Pasture, Canola, Forage Brassicas, Lupins, Summer Crops - Mixing and Seed Treatment Prior to pouring, shake the container vigorously, then add the required quantity of OzCrop Imidacloprid 600 FS to sufficient water to give even coverage of the seed to be treated. Place seed in mixing equipment and rotate. Mix OzCrop Imidacloprid 600 FS with sufficient water to give even coverage of seed and spray onto seed. For small seeds, apply a total volume of OzCrop Imidacloprid 600 FS plus water of 1.5 L/100kg seed. For large seeds, apply a total volume of OzCrop Imidacloprid 600 FS plus water of 500 mL/100kg seed. Continue rotation until all liquid is distributed on seed. Store treated seed under cover in cool, dry conditions. Do not treat seed with poor viability. Do not store treated seed near foodstuffs or where likely to prove hazardous to humans or animals. Do not carry over maize, sorghum, sunflower, or sweet corn seed from one season to the next season. The insecticidal activity of OzCrop Imidacloprid 600 FS on the seed is maintained for a minimum of two seasons. Flow rate: OzCrop Imidacloprid 600 FS treated seed may slow the flow rate of seed. Check the flow rate of seed through sowing machinery before sowing to ensure the desired seeding rate is achieved.

Cereal Crops - Mixing and Seed Treatment Prior to pouring, shake the container vigorously, then add the required quantity of OzCrop Imidacloprid 600 FS to sufficient water to give even coverage of the cereal seed to be treated. The quantity of water used for mixing will vary depending on the type of equipment and quantity of seed. Use a minimum of 400 mL of mixture (product + water) with each 100 kg of seed. Whatever dilution is used, it is essential that 120 mL or (240 mL) of OzCrop Imidacloprid 600 FS is applied/100 kg seed. The mixture should be gently stirred regularly.

Seed Quality OzCrop Imidacloprid 600 FS seed treatment should not be used on seed with more than 12% moisture content or on sprung, sprouted, damaged, or severely pinched seed of poor viability. If in doubt, have a germination test carried out on the seed before treatment to ensure that it is of acceptable standard. Treating with OzCrop Imidacloprid 600 FS as directed may raise the moisture level of the seed by up to 0.6%, depending on conditions at treatment. The use of OzCrop Imidacloprid 600 FS mixed with water at recommended rates will have no effect on the storage life of treated sound seed.

Compatibility OzCrop Imidacloprid 600 FS is compatible with Baytan C Flowable Seed Dressing and Raxil C Flowable Seed Dressing for use on cereal seeds. Do not use more than 600 mL of the total mixture/100 kg seed (i.e., OzCrop Imidacloprid 600 FS plus Baytan or Raxil plus water). OzCrop Imidacloprid 600 FS may be applied with Jockey Systemic Seed Fungicide or with Semevin P Seed Dressing Insecticide.

Storage of Treated Seed Do not store treated seed near foodstuffs or where likely to prove hazardous to humans or animals. If the seed is not used immediately after treatment, it should be stored in a dry, well-ventilated place. Although OzCrop Imidacloprid 600 FS has no effect on the viability of treated seed, subsequent germination can be adversely affected by poor storage conditions such as high moisture combined with high temperatures. No liability can, therefore, be accepted for the performance of stored treated seed.

PRECAUTIONS When treated seed is stored, it should be kept apart from other grain, and the bags or other containers should be clearly marked to indicate the contents have been treated with this product. Do NOT allow seed treated with this product to contaminate seed intended for human consumption. Do NOT use treated seed for human consumption. Do NOT use treated seed for human consumption. Bags that have held treated seed are not to be used for any other purpose.

PROTECTION OF LIVESTOCK Seed treated with this product must not be used for animal consumption or poultry feed or mixed with animal feed. Do NOT allow seed treated with this product to contaminate seed intended for animal consumption.

PROTECTION OF WILDLIFE, FISH, CRUSTACEANS, AND ENVIRONMENT Do NOT contaminate ponds, waterways, and drains with this product, used containers, or bags that have held treated seed. Do NOT feed treated seed or otherwise expose to wild or domestic birds. Any spillages of treated seed, however minor, must be cleaned up immediately, preferably by recovery and re-use. If disposal is required, ensure treated seeds are thoroughly buried and not accessible to birds and other wildlife.

STORAGE AND DISPOSAL Store in the closed, original container in a cool, well-ventilated area. Do not store for prolonged periods in direct sunlight. Triple or preferably pressure rinse containers before disposal. Add rinsings to the spray tank. Do not dispose of undiluted chemicals on-site. If recycling, return clean containers to the recycler or point of sale. If not recycling, break, crush, or puncture and bury containers at a local authority landfill. If not available, bury the container below 500 mm in a disposal pit specifically marked and set up for this purpose clear of waterways, desirable vegetation, and tree roots. Empty containers and product should not be burnt.