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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

Luximax Herbicide is a pre-emergent residual herbicide and will not control weeds that have already germinated or emerged prior to application. A knockdown herbicide should be used to control emerged weeds. Luximax Herbicide is primarily absorbed by roots of germinating weeds. Optimum weed control is achieved when Luximax Herbicide is applied evenly to uncultivated moist soil, free of clods and heavy trash residues just before incorporation and incorporated by sowing as soon as practical and within three days. Weeds germinating in the seed row may not be controlled. Weeds germinating from depth, weeds just about to emerge, or weeds that have emerged which are not controlled by a knockdown herbicide at sowing may not be controlled. Adequate rainfall or irrigation should occur within 7 days of application to ensure activation and uptake of the herbicide by germinating weeds. To ensure thorough soil coverage, Luximax Herbicide should be applied in a minimum of 70L/ha water.

CROP SAFETY

Crop selectivity is achieved through separation of the seed from the herbicide-treated band. Planting equipment should be set up to ensure seed is planted well below the treated band (minimum 3 cm sowing depth). Use knife points and press wheels to provide good separation of herbicide and closure of the planting row.

When applying Luximax Herbicide, consider the following:

• Ensure treated soil from one sowing furrow is not thrown into an adjacent furrow when sowing.

• Avoid situations that could result in the concentration of the herbicide in the planting row.

• Avoid shallow planting, particularly in lighter soils.

• Avoid application to soils that are water repellent or crusted or prone to waterlogging, as this will increase movement of the herbicide into the planting row and increase damage.

• Avoid conditions that result in poor crop root development such as waterlogging, which may lead to an increase in crop damage.

• Heavy rainfall following sowing may increase the likelihood of crop damage.

• DO NOT apply in combinations with Sakura* or Boxer Gold* as increased crop damage may occur.

• DO NOT undersow with pasture species (legumes or grasses) following the application of Luximax Herbicide.

MIXING

Half fill the spray tank with clean water. Commence agitation and add the required amount of product to the tank. Maintain agitation while filling the tank and throughout the spraying operation. Luximax Herbicide is an emulsifiable concentrate formulation. When using in a tank mix with other herbicides, the following mix order should be observed:

• Half fill the spray tank;

• Add any granule (WG) formulated products first and allow dispersion, followed by any suspension concentrates (SC/flowable);

• Add Luximax Herbicide and any other EC formulations;

• Add any water-soluble salts (e.g., glyphosate);

• Add any adjuvants as required for other herbicides.

As water quality can influence compatibility, it is recommended that mixtures should be bottle-tested in the water intended for spraying, prior to mixing commercial quantities.

APPLICATION

Ground application: Apply with flat fan nozzles in a spray volume of 70-150L of water per hectare using standard boom spraying equipment. Application as a MEDIUM spray quality (defined by ASAE S572 Standard) using air induction nozzles is recommended. Ensure complete and even spray coverage of the soil is achieved.

SPRAYER CLEANUP

Following use, the sprayer should be cleaned before being used for the application of other products. Empty the tank completely and drain the whole system. Quarter fill the tank with clean water directing stream into the tank. Circulate through the pump, the hoses and nozzles then drain. Repeat if necessary. Finally remove and clean all filters (tank, in-line and nozzle) separately. This will provide an effective cleaning technique for Luximax Herbicide. A boom cleaner may be used as part of the procedure.