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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

Insecticide Resistance Warning:

• For insecticide resistance management, Radicle 600 FS is a Group 4A insecticide. Some naturally occurring insect biotypes resistant to Radicle 600 FS and other Group 4A insecticide may exist through normal genetic variability in any insect population. The resistant individuals can eventually dominate the insect population if Radicle 600 FS and other Group 4A insecticides are used repeatedly. The effectiveness of Radicle 600 FS on resistant individuals could be significantly reduced. Since occurrence of resistant individuals is difficult to detect prior to use, Kenso Corporation (M) Sdn Bhd accepts no liability for any losses that may result from the failure of Radicle 600 FS to control resistant insects. Radicle 600 FS may be subject to specific resistance management strategies. For further information contact your local supplier, Kenso Agcare representative or local agricultural department agronomist.

Cotton:

• Mixing and seed treatment:

  • Prior to pouring or pumping Radicle 600 FS from the container, either shake container vigorously or operate pump by-pass to ensure thorough mixing of the contents. Flowable formulations will settle over time. Add most of the water into the mixing vat followed by flowable fungicides (e.g. quintozene), coating agents (e.g. Peridiam, Nacret) and Radicle 600 FS and stir until homogeneous. Then add the emulsifiable liquid fungicide (e.g. Apron 200 SL) slowly whilst stirring. Calibrate commercial seed dressing equipment to ensure the seed throughput is mixed with the correct dose of slurry seed dressing. Ensure the seed dressing mixture is applied to the maximum number of seeds when initially applied to the seed. Retain seed in mixing chamber until coverage on seed is good. Store treated seed under cover in cool, dry conditions. Do not treat seed with poor viability. Do not store treated seed near foodstuffs or where likely to prove hazardous to humans or animals.

Forage and seed pasture, canola, forage brassicas, lupins, summer crops:

• Mixing and seed treatment:

  • Prior to pouring, shake container vigorously, then add the required quantity of Radicle 600 FS to sufficient water to give even coverage of the seed to be treated. Place seed in mixing equipment and rotate. Mix Radicle 600 FS with sufficient water to give even coverage of seed and spray onto seed. For small seeds, apply a total volume of Radicle 600 FS plus water of 1.5L/100kg seed. For large seeds, apply a total volume of Radicle 600 FS plus water of 500mL/100kg seed. Continue rotation until all liquid is distributed on seed. Store treated seed under cover in cool, dry conditions. Do not treat seed with poor viability. Do not store treated seed near foodstuffs or where likely to prove hazardous to humans or animals. Do not carry over maize, sorghum, sunflower or sweet corn seed from one season to the next season. The insecticidal activity of Radicle 600 FS on the seed is maintained for a minimum of two seasons.

  • Flow rate: Radicle 600 FS treated seed may slow flow rate of seed. Check flow rate of seed through sowing machinery before sowing to ensure the desired seeding rate is achieved.

Cereal crops:

• Mixing and seed treatment:

  • Prior to pouring, shake container vigorously, then add the required quantity of Radicle 600 FS to sufficient water to give even coverage of the cereal seed to be treated. The quantity of water used for mixing will vary depending on type of equipment and quality of seed. Use a minimum of 400mL of mixture (i.e. Radicle 600 FS plus water) with each 100kg of seed. Do not use more than 600mL of mixture (product+water) with each 100kg of seed. Whatever dilution is used it is essential that 120mL (or 240mL) of Radicle 600 FS is applied/ 100kg seed. The mixture should be gently stirred regularly.

• Seed quality:

  • Radicle 600 FS seed treatment should not be used on seed with more than 12% moisture content, or on sprung, sprouted, damaged or severely pinched seed, or seed of poor viability. If in doubt, have a germination test carried out on the seed before treatment to ensure that it is of acceptable standard. Treating with Radicle 600 FS as directed may raise the moisture level of the seed by up to 0.6%, depending on conditions at treatment. The use of Radicle 600 FS mixed with water at recommended rates will have no effect on the storage life of treated sound seed.

Compatibility:

• Radicle 600 FS Flowable Seed Dressing Insecticide is compatible with Baytan® C Flowable Seed Dressing and Raxil® C Flowable Seed Dressing for use on cereal seeds. Do not use more than 600mL of total mixture/100kg seed (i.e. Radicle 600 FS plus Baytan® or Raxil® plus water). Radicle 600 FS Flowable Seed Dressing Insecticide may be applied with Jockey® Systemic Fungicide or with Semevin® P Dressing Insecticide.

Storage of treated seed:

• Do not store treated seed near foodstuffs or where likely to prove hazardous to humans or animals. If the seed is not used immediately after treatment it should be stored in a dry, well-ventilated place. Although Radicle 600 FS has no effect on the viability of treated seed, subsequent germination can be adversely affected by poor storage conditions such as high moisture combined with high temperatures. No liability can therefore be accepted for the performance of stored treated seed.

PRECAUTIONS:

• When treated seed is stored it should be kept apart from other grain and the bags or other containers should be clearly marked to indicate the contents have been treated with this product. DO NOT allow seed treated with this product to contaminate seed intended for human consumption. Bags which have held treated seed are not to be used for any other purpose.

PROTECTION OF LIVESTOCK:

• Seed treated with this product must not be used for animal consumption or poultry feed or mixed with animal feed. DO NOT allow seed treated with this product to contaminate seed intended for animal consumption.

PROTECTION OF WILDLIFE, FISH, CRUSTACEANS AND ENVIRONMENT:

• DO NOT contaminate ponds, waterways and drains with this product, used containers or bags which have held treated seed. DO NOT feed treated seed or otherwise expose to wild or domestic birds. Any spillages of treated seed, however minor, must be cleaned up immediately, preferably by recovery and reuse. If disposal is required, ensure treated seeds are thoroughly buried and not accessible to birds and other wildlife.