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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

Mixing:

• Fill the spray vat with high-quality water.
• With the agitation system operating, pour the required quantity of Nufarm Copper Hydroxide 500 into the spray vat in a steady stream.
• DO NOT pre-mix Nufarm Copper Hydroxide 500 with water before adding to the spray vat.
• If other pesticides are used, fully mix Nufarm Copper Hydroxide 500 in the spray tank before adding other products.
• Always add and mix Nufarm Copper Hydroxide 500 first.
• Sprays containing Nufarm Copper Hydroxide 500 should be used within 3 hours of preparation and continuously agitated during this period.

Wetting Agents:

• Addition of a wetting agent is required when applied to Brassicas, Faba Beans, Peas, and Onions, irrespective of the method.
• The wetting agent is also needed when applied as a concentrate spray or by aircraft.
• Add a wetting agent at label rates when suitable, irrespective of the spray volume applied.
• If a wetting agent is not required for Nufarm Copper Hydroxide 500, it can be added if needed for other pesticides.

Dilute Spraying:

• Use a sprayer designed for high water volumes up to the point of run-off.
• Match the sprayer to the crop being sprayed.
• Set up the sprayer for even coverage throughout the crop canopy.
• Apply sufficient water to cover the crop to the point of run-off.
• Avoid excessive run-off.
• Adjust water volume and sprayer setup as the crop grows.

Concentrate Spraying:

• Use a sprayer designed and set up for concentrate spraying.
• Match the sprayer to the crop.
• Achieve even coverage throughout the crop canopy with a chosen water volume.
• Adjust water volume, concentrate mixing rate, and sprayer setup as the crop grows.
• Consult industry guidelines and follow best practices for concentrate spraying.

Application for Specific Crops:

Deciduous Fruit:

• Apply as a dilute or up to 2 times concentrate spray.
• Use an air-blast spray calibrated based on PLANT ROW VOLUME and SPRAY VOLUME FACTORS.

Citrus and Litchis:

• Apply only as a dilute spray.
• Calibrate the spray equipment based on PLANT ROW VOLUME and SPRAY VOLUME FACTORS.
• Citrus and litchi canopies are difficult to penetrate, consider using an oscillating boom sprayer.

Avocadoes and Mangoes:

• Apply as a dilute or up to 3 times concentrate spray.
• Calibrate the spray equipment based on PLANT ROW VOLUME and SPRAY VOLUME FACTORS.
• Use a sprayer fitted with cone nozzles for even distribution.

Olives:

• Treat a small number of olive trees first to assess their reaction before treating the entire grove.

Vines:

• Apply sufficient volume to wet all leaf surfaces to the point of runoff.
• Use a medium to fine spray with cone nozzles or air-blast sprayers.

Tree Nuts:

• Apply sufficient volume to thoroughly wet blossoms, nutlets, and foliage.
• Fine sprays are recommended, and airblast sprayers are suitable for young plantings.

Vegetables:

• Thorough coverage is essential.
• Dilute sprays: Apply with a sprayer fitted with cone nozzles at medium to fine spray.
• Concentrate sprays: Calibrate based on PLANT ROW VOLUME and adjust concentration inversely to volume reduction.

Rhubarb Dip:

• Dispose of empty dip solution in a disposal pit.

Ground Rig Application:

• Apply as a fine spray with a minimum of 250 L of water per ha.
• Use hydraulic nozzles or fan-assisted rotary atomizers.
• Avoid application in very windy conditions.

Aircraft Application:

• Apply in a minimum of 20 L of water per ha.
• Use hydraulic nozzles or rotary atomizers for a fine spray.
• Avoid application in calm or very windy conditions.