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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

Farmalinx RAGE 400 EC Herbicide is an emulsifiable concentrate formulation and is to be mixed with water and applied as per the labelled Directions for Use. RAGE 400 EC is a post-emergence herbicide to be added to knockdown herbicides to improve the control of certain broadleaf weeds including marshmallow prior to the establishment of fallows, winter and summer broadacre and horticultural crops, marshmallow control in grass pastures, in commercial, industrial and public service areas, around agricultural buildings, yards and other farm situations or in tree fruits, nuts and grapevines. RAGE 400 EC can be used alone with a suitable adjuvant for control of volunteer cotton seedlings including Roundup Ready cotton. It can also be used for desiccation of regrowth in cotton.

SYMPTOMS

RAGE 400 EC is rapidly absorbed through the foliage of plants. Within a few hours following application, the foliage of susceptible weeds show signs of desiccation, and in subsequent days necrosis and death of the plant.

Extremes in environmental conditions eg. temperature and moisture, soil conditions and cultural practices may affect the activity of RAGE 400 EC. Under warm moist conditions, herbicide symptoms may be accelerated. While under very dry conditions, the expression of herbicidal symptoms is delayed, and weeds hardened off by drought are less susceptible to RAGE 400 EC.

COMPATIBILITY

As per the Directions for Use, RAGE 400 EC should always be tank mixed with formulations of the knockdown herbicides glyphosate (BAZOOKA), paraquat and/or glufosinate. RAGE 400 EC is also compatible with partner herbicides commonly used with knockdown herbicides including atrazine, Boxer Gold, clopyralid (CLOP 300), dicamba (DICAM), metribuzin (METRALAN), Outlook, pendimethalin (PANDA), Sakura, simazine, triasulfuron (TRIAFON), triclopyr (TRIPYR) and trifluralin (TRIFLURALINX). This compatibility claim is restricted to a three-way mix of RAGE 400 EC with any one of the above partner herbicides plus a knockdown herbicide provided the knockdown herbicide label includes a claim of compatibility with that partner herbicide. RAGE 400 EC is compatible with nonionic surfactants (wetting agents) such as BS1000 and WETDROP, and with oil adjuvants including Adigor, Bonza, Hasten, Supercharge, and Vibral. RAGE 400 EC can also be mixed with the insecticides alpha-cypermethrin (ALPHA-CYPER), bifenthrin (BIFENTIN), omethoate (OMETHO-MITE) and phosmet.

TIMING

Pre-crop, Volunteer cotton and Marshmallow in grass pastures

Application should be made to small, actively growing weeds less than 6 to 8 leaf in stage. As RAGE 400 EC is a contact herbicide, best control is achieved when weeds are exposed and are not shielded by other weeds and or stubble.

Cotton

If cotton re-growth occurs after the initial defoliation program, apply RAGE 400 EC to desiccate re-growth prior to harvest.

MIXING

Add half the required volume of water to spray tank and start agitation. Add any partner SC or WG herbicide next if it should be added before an EC or knockdown herbicide. Add the measured amount of RAGE 400 EC next, followed by the knockdown herbicide (if required). Add balance of water to tank and add any adjuvant or additive if recommended for use with the knockdown herbicide or as suggested in the Critical Comments. Maintain good agitation at all times until spraying is completed. DO NOT store spray mixture overnight.

APPLICATION

DO NOT apply by aerial application except for cotton desiccation.

Extremes in environmental conditions eg. temperature and moisture, soil conditions and/or cultural practices may affect the activity of RAGE 400 EC. Under warm moist conditions, herbicide symptoms may be accelerated. While under very dry conditions, the expression of herbicidal symptoms is delayed, and weeds hardened off by drought are less susceptible to RAGE 400 EC.

Ground sprayers

Pre-crop, Volunteer cotton and Marshmallow in grass pastures

Apply RAGE 400 EC as a broadcast application using a conventional boom sprayer with either mechanical or by-pass agitation.

Use single orifice flat fan nozzles such as Spraying Systems TeeJet 11001, 110015, 11002 or equivalent sizes from other manufacturers or Spraying Systems TwinJet twin flat spray tips TJ60-11002, TJ60-11003 or TJ60-11004 or equivalent sizes from other manufacturers. Do not use 110-03 or bigger single orifice nozzles or TJ11006 or bigger twin orifice nozzles with RAGE 400 EC. Do not use floodjet, low drift or air induction nozzles, boomless jets or misters or controlled droplet application equipment.

Spray equipment should be properly calibrated to ensure correct and uniform application. Use a spray volume of 50 to 150 litres per hectare (minimum 80L/ha for volunteer cotton). Experience has shown that increasing spray volumes can improve weed control. Use the lowest pressure and boom height which provides uniform coverage. Use the higher volume if weed infestation is heavy and/or tall.

Cotton

When desiccating cotton regrowth, use sufficient water to obtain complete coverage of all leaves, ie. at least 100 litres of water per hectare. Good coverage should be obtained with three or more nozzles per row depending upon crop height and canopy density.

Knapsack, Pneumatic, Handgun sprayers

Apply RAGE 400 EC at the recommended rate of 1 mL per 15 litres (6 mL per 100 litres) in conjunction with labelled handgun rates of a knockdown herbicide in sufficient water to adequately and uniformly wet the foliage of the weeds being sprayed. A spray volume of 500 L to 1000 L will usually be sufficient but higher volumes may be required for dense taller vegetation. The best application conditions are when soil is moist, weather fine and rain unlikely within one hour or as specified for the knockdown herbicide.

Aerial Application (for Cotton Desiccation Only)

Apply by fixed wing aircraft in a minimum of 30 L/ha water and ensure thorough coverage. Do not exaggerate swath width.

SPRAYER CLEAN OUT - AFTER THE USE OF RAGE 400 EC

Thoroughly clean all spray equipment using the following procedure when you have finished spraying highly active materials such as carfentrazone-ethyl. In addition to the following procedure, ensure proper equipment clean-out for any other products mixed with RAGE 400 EC as specified on the other product labels.