Kumulus DF Wettable Sulphur Fungicide Spray

Manufacturer
BASF
Category
Fungicides
Registered until
2024-06-30
Registration number
30552
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For the control of certain fungal diseases and mites in grapevines and other crops as per the DIRECTIONS FOR USE table.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE
RESTRAINTS: DO NOT apply within 3 weeks of an oil spray.
DO NOT mix with oils or formulations containing mineral oil.

RATE: In the following table, all rates are given for dilute spraying. For concentrate spraying, refer to the Application section
CRITICAL COMMENTS: For all tree and vine crop uses in this table:
Apply by dilute or concentrate spraying equipment.
Apply the same total amount of product to the target crop whether applying this product by dilute or concentrate spraying methods.

CITRUS
Pest/Disease: Citrus rust mite (Phyllocoptruta oleivora), brown citrus rust mite (Tegolophus australis), citrus bud mite (Eriophyes sheldoni), moss, lichens
State: Qld, NSW, Vic, SA, WA only
Rate g/100 L: 400 to 500
Critical Comments: Spray July to August with thorough coverage. DO NOT use on citrus in hot weather. Use the higher rates for heavy infestations. Leave at least 3 weeks between sprays of oil and product.

Pest/Disease: Citrus bud mite (Eriophyes sheldoni)
State: Tas only
Rate g/100 L: 200 to 300

Pest/Disease: Melanose, White louse scale (Unaspis citri)
State: NSW, WA only
Rate g/100 L: 200 to 300

Critical Comments: In NSW, application will assist in control. May be added to copper spray at petal fall or applied separately during spring or autumn. Use the higher rates for heavy infestations.

GRAPEVINES
Pest/Disease: Rust mite (Calepitrimerus vitis)
State: All states
Rate g/100 L: 600 (1)
Critical Comments: Apply as a dilute spray in mixture with canola oil (eg. Supastik at 2L/100L) between budswell and mid-late woolly bud stage or apply alone between woolly bud and soon after budburst. These treatments will be less effective and may be phytotoxic if applied as concentrate sprays and should be applied in a dilute spray volume that results in visible wetting of the buds, canes and cordons when the temperature is at least 15 C during application and for several hours afterwards. The wood on crowns, cordons and canes should be thoroughly wet with this application.
DO NOT apply in mixture with canola oil after woolly bud stage as crop phytotoxicity will occur.
(1) High rates of wettable sulphur are detrimental to some natural enemies of pests especially parasitoids of Mealybug and Light Brown Apple Moth.

Pest/Disease: Bud mite and Grapeleaf blister mite (Colomerus vitis)
State: All states 
Rate g/100 L: 200
Critical Comments: Apply as a dilute spray between 100% budburst on the basal nodes and 1 week later. This treatment will be less effective if applied as a concentrate spray and should only be applied in a dilute spray volume that results in visible wetting of the buds, canes and cordons when the temperature is at least 15 C during application and for several hours afterwards. During summer, build up of blister mites may be checked by sulphur sprays for powdery mildew, but the early budburst spray is very important for bud mite control.

Pest/Disease: Powdery mildew (Uncinula necator)
State: All states
Rate g/100 L: 200 to 600 (1)
Critical Comments: Only use higher rates at the beginning of the season when temperatures are lower (15 C - 20 C at application). Temperatures should be at least 15 C during application and for several hours afterwards to achieve effective control. Thorough coverage is required to provide effective control. DO NOT apply when both temperature exceeds 30 C and relative humidity exceeds 75% as crop phytotoxicity may occur.

KIWIFUIT
Pest/Disease: Twospotted mite (Tetranychus urticae)
State: NSW, WA only
Rate g/100 L: 150 to 200
Critical Comments: Spray only when pest is present.
Repeat application only when necessary. DO NOT apply during hot weather.

MANGOSTEEN
Pest/Disease: Powdery mildew, mites
State: All states
Rate g/100 L: 400
Critical Comments: Apply as a foliar spray. Spray when pests are present. Repeat applications only when necessary. DO NOT apply during hot weather.

POME FRUIT
Pest/Disease: Powdery mildew (Podosphaera Leucotricha)
State: All States
Rate g/100 L: 400
Critical Comments: Apply at least 2 sprays before blossom.
State: NSW, Vic, Tas, SA, WA only
Rate g/100 L: 200 to 300
Critical Comments: Apply fortnightly after blossom. Use the lower rate if weather is hot and spraying non-sensitive varieties. DO NOT use on sulphur-sensitive apple and pear varieties in hot weather.
State: Qld only
Rate g/100 L: 350
Critical Comments: Also suppresses mite development.

Pest/Disease: Black spot (scab) (Venturia spp.)
State: Vic, Tas, SA only
Rate g/100 L: 200
State: Qld only
Rate g/100 L: 350

Critical Comments: Apply at pink bud, petal fall and then at intervals of 2 to 3 weeks. Do NOT use on sulphur-sensitive apple and pear varieties in hot weather.
Also suppresses mite development.

RAMBUTAN
Pest/Disease: Powdery mildew, mites
State: All states
Rate g/100 L: 400
Critical Comments: Apply as a foliar spray. Spray when pests are present. Repeat applications only when necessary. DO NOT apply during hot weather.

STONE FRUIT
(except apricots)
Pest/Disease: Rust (Tranzschelia discolor)
State: NSW, Vic, Tas, SA, WA only
Rate g/100 L: 200 to 300
State: Qld only
Rate g/100 L: 350

Critical Comments: Apply about 4 weeks after petal fall or at petal fall (in Qld only) and at intervals of 3 to 4 weeks until mid to late January. Use the higher rate when disease incidence is high.

Pest/Disease: Brown rot (fruit) (Monilinia fructicola)
State: NSW, Vic, Tas, SA, WA only
Rate g/100 L: 200 to 300
Apply 4 weeks after petal fall then as cover sprays.
State: Qld only
Rate g/100 L: 350
Critical Comments: Apply at petal fall only.

STRAWBERRIES
Pest/Disease: Powdery mildew
State: NSW, WA only
Rate g/100 L: 200 to 300 g/100 L
Critical Comments: Apply when the disease is first noted, then at 10 to 14 day intervals during humid weather.

TOMATOES
for processing
Pest/Disease: Powdery mildew, bean rust, tomato russet mite, bean spider mite, twospotted mite
State: Vic, Tas, SA, WA only
Rate g/100 L: 2 kg/ha

Pest/Disease: Powdery mildew, bean rust, tomato russet mite, bean spider mite
State: NSW only
Rate g/100 L: 2 kg/ha 

Critical Comments: Apply when pest or disease is first seen and repeat as necessary. Crop phytotoxicity may occur when applications occur during hot conditions. DO NOT apply during the heat of the day.

VEGETABLES
(NOT cucumbers or rockmelons)
Pest/Disease: Powdery mildew, rust (Uromyces spp.), tomato russet mite, (Aculops lycopersici), bean spider mite (Tetranychus ludeni)
State: Vic, Tas, SA, WA only
Rate g/100 L: 200 to 300
State: NSW only
Rate g/100 L: 200 

Pest/Disease: Twospotted mite (Tetranychus urticae)
State: Vic, Tas, SA, WA only
Rate g/100 L: 200 to 300

Pest/Disease: Powdery mildew, rust (Uromyces spp.), tomato russet mite
State: Qld only
Rate g/100 L: 350

Critical Comments: Apply when pest or disease is first seen and repeat every 14 to 21 days.
Use the higher rate in crops with a large leaf cover or when conditions favour disease and/or mite development.
DO NOT apply during the heat of the day.

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

WITHHOLDING PERIODS:
NOT REQUIRED WHEN USED AS DIRECTED.

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

FUNGICIDE RESISTANCE WARNING
GROUP M2 FUNIGICIDE
KUMULUS DF is a member of the multi-site activity group of fungicides. For fungicide resistance management KUMULUS DF is a Group M2 fungicide. Some naturally occurring individual fungi resistant to KUMULUS DF and other Group M2 fungicides may exist through normal genetic variability in any fungal population. The resistant individuals can eventually dominate the fungi population if these fungicides are used repeatedly. These resistant fungi will not be controlled by KUMULUS DF and other Group M2 fungicides, thus resulting in a reduction in efficacy and possible yield loss. Since the occurrence of resistant fungi is difficult to detect prior to use, BASF Australia Ltd accepts no liability for any losses that may result from the failure of KUMULUS DF to control resistant fungi.

MIXING
Slowly pour the KUMULUS DF into the spray tank three-quarters filled with water, with the agitation system actively moving. Alternatively, premix in a bucket, by adding to the KUMULUS DF a quantity of water of at least half the volume of the KUMULUS DF, and stir immediately. Add this mixture to the bulk of the water in the spray vat with agitation running. If tank mixing with another product, always add Kumulus to the spray tank first. Tank mixtures containing Kumulus should not be left overnight before use. Apply spray mix immediately to avoid settling.

APPLICATION
Tree crops and vines
Dilute Spraying
- Use a sprayer designed to apply high volumes of water up to the point of run-off and matched to the crop being sprayed.
- Set up and operate the sprayer to achieve even coverage throughout the crop canopy. Apply sufficient water to cover the crop to the point of run-off. Avoid excessive run-off.
- The required water volume may be determined by applying different test volumes using different settings on the sprayer, from industry guidelines or expert advice.
- Add the amount of product specified in the Directions for Use table for each 100 L of water. Spray to the point of run- off.
- The required dilute spray volume will change and the sprayer set-up and operation may also need to be changed as the crop grows.
Concentrate Spraying
- Use a sprayer designed and set up for concentrate spraying (that is a sprayer which applies water volumes less than those required to reach the point of run-off) and matched to the crop being sprayed.
- Set up and operate the sprayer to achieve even coverage throughout the crop canopy using your chosen water volume.
- Determine an appropriate dilute spray volume (See Dilute Spraying above) for the crop canopy. This is needed to calculate the concentrate mixing rate.
- The mixing rate for concentrate spraying can then be calculated in the following way
EXAMPLE ONLY
Dilute spray volume as determined above: For example 1500 L/ha Your chosen concentrate spray volume: For example 500 L/ha
The concentration factor in this example is: 3 X (i.e. 1500 L / 500 L= 3)
At the dilute label rate of 200 g/100 L, then the concentrate rate becomes 3 x 200, that is 600 g/ 100 L of concentrate spray.
- The chosen spray volume, amount of product per 100 L of water, and the sprayer set-up and operation may need to be changed as the crop grows.
- For further information on concentrate spraying, users are advised to consult relevant industry guidelines, undertake appropriate competency training and follow industry Best Practices.

WETTING AGENT
If leaves and fruit are hairy or waxy, or where the water is hard, add a non-ionic wetting agent at the approved label rate.

COMPATIBILITY
KUMULUS DF is compatible with most insecticides, fungicides and foliar fertilisers including Polyram DF, thiram, ziram, Scala+, Mycloss+, carbaryl, azinphos, urea, Foliar Nitrophoska, Wuxal+ Foliar Nutrient and Wuxal Calcium Foliar Nutrient. KUMULUS DF is not compatible with oils or formulations containing mineral oil.

Registered for culturesRate
Citrus0 g
Grapes0 g
Kiwifruit0 g
Rambutan0 g
Strawberries0 g
Tomatoes2 kg