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For the control of blackspot (scab), powdery mildew and Alternaria leaf blotch and Alternaria fruit spot in apples and blackspot (scab) in pears as specified in the DIRECTIONS FOR USE table.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE
RESTRAINTS:
Do NOT apply by aerial application in apples
Do NOT apply PRISTINE Fungicide if waterbodies, watercourses or wetlands are within 30m downwind of the application area.

APPLE
Disease: Blackspot (scab) Venturia inaequalis Powdery mildew Podosphaera leucotricha, Alternaria leaf blotch and Alternaria fruit spot (Alternaria mali)
Rate: 
Dilute spray: 40 g/100 L water
Concentrate spray: Refer to the Application section.

PEAR
Disease: Blackspot (scab) (Venturia pirina)
Rate: 
Dilute spray: 40 g/100 L water
Concentrate spray: Refer to the Application section.

Critical Comments: 
Apple
Application may commence at spurburst for black spot (scab), and at early pink stage for powdery mildew control. Application for the control of Alternaria leaf blotch and Alternaria fruit spot should begin after blossom and during early fruit development.
Pear
Application should commence during the blossom period, or earlier if conditions favour disease.
Apple and Pear
Apply at 7 to 10 day intervals prior to petal fall and during periods of rapid growth. Later applications should be at 10 to 14 day intervals, or according to prevailing weather conditions and disease incidence.
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.
DO NOT use in equipment that requires concentrations greater than 200 g of Pristine / 100 L of water (5x concentration).
Ensure thorough and even coverage of all plant parts.
May be used with the recommended rate of a non-ionic wetting agent.
The use of Pristine is subject to the CropLife Australia Resistance Management Strategy. DO NOT apply more than three applications of Pristine or other Group 7 or 11 fungicides per season. If two or three consecutive applications of PRISTINE or other Group 11 fungicides are used, then they must be followed by at least the same number of applications of fungicides from a different group(s) before PRISTINE or other Group 11 fungicides are used again, either in the current or following season.

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

WITHHOLDING PERIOD
HARVEST:
DO NOT HARVEST FOR 14 DAYS AFTER APPLICATION GRAZING:
DO NOT TREAT ORCHARDS THAT WILL OR MAY BE GRAZED BY LIVESTOCK EXPORT SLAUGHTER INTERVAL (ESI):
DO NOT FEED TREATED PRODUCE TO LIVESTOCK FOR 7 DAYS BEFORE SLAUGHTER. FRUIT AND FRUIT PRODUCTS INTENDED FOR EXPORT:
CONSULT APPLE AND PEAR AUSTRALIA (APAL) (www.apal.org.au) OR BASF FOR THE RECOMMENDED WITHHOLDING PERIOD

FUNGICIDE RESISTANCE WARNING
GROUP 7 11 FUNIGICIDE
Pristine Fungicide is a combination of a oxathiin and a strobilurin fungicide. For fungicide resistance management, the product is both a Group 7 and a Group 11 fungicide.
Some naturally occurring individual fungi resistant to the product and other Group 7 and/or Group 11 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 this product and other Group 7 and/or Group 11 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 this product to control resistant fungi.

EXPORT OF TREATED PRODUCE
Growers should note that Maximum Residue Limits (MRLs) or import tolerances do not exist in all export markets for fruit treated with Pristine Fungicide. Additionally, some export markets have established MRLs different to those in Australia. If you are growing fruit for export please check with your industry spray diary, Apple and Pear Australia Ltd (APAL) – www.apal.org.au or BASF for the latest information on MRLs and import tolerances before using Pristine Fungicide.

MIXING
Partly fill the spray tank with water and add the required amount of product while stirring. If required, add compatible products and agitate thoroughly. Continue agitation as filling of the tank is completed. Agitate again before spraying commences.
If tank mixing with other water dispersible granule (WG) or wettable powder (WP) formulations, ensure they are mixed in well before adding emulsifiable concentrate (EC) or suspension concentrate (SC) products. WP formulations should be pre-mixed separately prior to adding to the spray tank.

APPLICATION
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)
As the dilute label rate is 120 g/100 L, then the concentrate rate becomes 3 x 120, that is 360 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 concentrate application, do NOT use in equipment that requires rates greater than 200 g/100 L (5X concentration). Do NOT apply in volumes less than 250 L/ha.
- For further information on concentrate spraying, users are advised to consult relevant industry guidelines, undertake appropriate competency training and follow industry Best Practices.

COMPATIBILITY
PRISTINE is compatible with a wide range of agricultural chemicals commonly applied to apples. For further information on compatibility please contact your local reseller or BASF representative.

RE-ENTRY PERIOD
Do NOT allow entry into treated areas until the spray has dried, unless wearing cotton overalls buttoned to the neck and wrist (or equivalent clothing) and chemical-resistant gloves. Clothing must be laundered after each day’s use.