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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

MIXING

Add the required amount of Arysta Matak Xtra Insecticide to the full volume of water in the spray or mixing tank with the agitator in operation. Ensure that the granules are completely dissolved before spraying.

APPLICATION

Good pest control requires even, thorough coverage of the target area. Application should be made using appropriate spray equipment and sufficient water to provide adequate penetration and coverage. Equipment settings and water volume may need to vary, depending on the growth stage of the crop.

Application Instructions for All Crops excluding Macadamias and Bananas

By Ground

Where spray volume equals or exceeds 1000 L/ha, use the appropriate Rate per 100 L water, as specified in the "High Volume" column of the Directions for Use table. Where the spray volume is less than 1000 L/ha, use the Rate per hectare, as specified in the "Low Volume" column of the Directions for Use table.

Aerial Application

Apply in a minimum of 20 L of water per hectare, using the appropriate rate per hectare, as specified in the "Low Volume" column of the Directions for Use table.

Application Instructions for Bananas

Refer to the Critical Comments section of the Directions for Use Table for full details on the method of application.

Special Instructions for Macadamias

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 (a sprayer that 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. For example:
  1. Dilute spray volume as determined above: For example, 1500 L/ha
  2. Your chosen concentrate spray volume: For example, 500 L/ha
  3. The concentration factor in this example is: 3 X (i.e., 1500 L ÷ 500 L = 3)
  4. If the dilute label rate is 50 g/100 L, then the concentrate rate becomes 3 x 50, that is 150 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.

COMPATIBILITY

Arysta Matak Xtra Insecticide may be mixed in the spray vat with Oxydul. A mixture of Arysta Matak Xtra Insecticide with other products may be ineffective or may cause serious damage and hence is not recommended.