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GROUP 3 FUNGICIDE
GROUP 15A INSECTICIDE

For control of bunt, flag smut and loose smut of wheat.
For control of covered and loose smut of barley.
For control of covered and loose smut of oats.
Treated seed is also protected against insect pests of stored grain.

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
Raxil may delay emergence of wheat. Crops will recover rapidly in most soils without any adverse effect on yield. Sowing Raxil treated wheat deeper than 50 mm may reduce plant establishment in heavier soils or soils that will crust or clod at the surface after sowing. Sowing rates may need to be adjusted accordingly.

Fungicide Resistance Warning
Raxil is a member of the DMI group of fungicides. For fungicide resistance management the product is a Group 3 fungicide. Some naturally occurring individual fungi resistant to the product and other Group 3 fungicides may exist through normal genetic variability in any fungal population. The resistant individuals can eventually dominate the fungal population if these fungicides are used repeatedly. These resistant fungi will not be controlled by this product and other Group 3 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, Bayer CropScience Pty Ltd accepts no liability for any losses that result from failure of this product to control resistant fungi.

Insecticide Resistance Warning
For insecticide resistance management, Raxil is a Group 15A insecticide. Some naturally occurring insect biotypes resistant to Raxil and other Group 15A insecticides may exist through normal genetic variability in any insect population. The resistant individuals can eventually dominate the insect population if Raxil and other Group 15A insecticides are used repeatedly. The effectiveness of Raxil on resistant individuals could be significantly reduced. Since occurrence of resistant individuals is difficult to detect prior to use, Bayer CropScience Pty Ltd accepts no liability for any losses that may result from the failure of Raxil to control resistant insects. Raxil may be subject to specific resistance management strategies. For further information contact your local supplier, Bayer CropScience representative or local agricultural department agronomist.

Seed Quality
Raxil 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.

Storage of Treated Seed
Treated seed may be held over for sowing in the following season. If so, additional insecticide treatment will be necessary. Treated seed prevents insects from multiplying and preserves grain condition but may not kill adult insects migrating from other infested grain. If the seed is not used immediately after treatment it should be stored in a dry, well-ventilated place. Treated seed not used for sowing in the current or following season should be destroyed. Although Raxil 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. Refer to STORAGE AND DISPOSAL section for additional instructions.

Mixing
The required quantity of Raxil should be thoroughly mixed with the correct weight of seed in a seed dressing machine or a suitable revolving drum or barrel.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE
Restraint
Do NOT treat physically damaged seed.

WHEAT
Disease / Pest: Bunt, flag smut (seed and soil borne), loose smut
State: Qld, NSW, Vic, Tas, SA, WA only
Rate: 100 g/100 kg seed
Critical comments: Thorough mixing is essential. Ensure that the recommended rate is applied.

BARLEY, OATS
Disease / Pest: Covered and loose smut
State: Qld, NSW, Vic, Tas, SA, WA only
Rate: 100 g/100 kg seed
Critical comments: Thorough mixing is essential. Ensure that the recommended rate is applied.

WHEAT, OATS, BARLEY
Disease / Pest:Protection against pests of stored grains: granary weevil, lesser grain borer, rice weevil, rust-red flour beetle, sawtoothed grain beetle
State: Qld, NSW, Vic, Tas, SA, WA only
Rate: 100 g/100 kg seed
Critical comments: Thorough mixing is essential. Ensure that the recommended rate is applied.

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

WITHHOLDING PERIODS:
Harvest: NOT REQUIRED WHEN USED AS DIRECTED
Grazing: DO NOT GRAZE PLANTS GROWN FROM TREATED SEED, OR CUT FOR STOCK FOOD WITHIN 4 WEEKS OF SOWING