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GROUP I HERBICIDE

For the control of a range of woody weeds and melons as specified in the Directions for Use table.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE
Restraints:
DO NOT apply to weeds which may be stressed (not actively growing) due to prolonged periods of extreme cold, moisture stress (water-logged or drought affected), poor nutrition, presence of disease, or previous herbicide treatment as reduced levels of control may result.
DO NOT spray if rain is likely within one hour or if foliage is wet from rain and dew. However, when tank mixed with Wipe-Out® 450, this time extends to 6 hours.
DO NOT burn off, cut or clear blackberry or other woody weeds for six months after spraying.

WOODY WEED SITUATIONS

High Volume Spraying
See General Instructions – Application section for application method details.

PASTURES
Weeds controlled: African Boxthorn
Weed growth stage: Less than 2 m tall
State: Tas only
Rate / 100 L water: 170 mL

Weeds controlled: Angophora, Banksia regrowth
Weed growth stage: 1 to 2 m tall
State: All States
Rate / 100 L water: 400 or 560 mL
Critical comments: Use the higher rate on larger regrowth. Ensure the weed has dense foliage.

Weeds controlled: Blackberry
Weed growth stage: Active growth during late Spring to early Autumn
State: All States
Rate / 100 L water: 170 mL
Critical comments: Where herbicides other than Group I herbicides have been used, allow two seasons regrowth to occur before spraying with Safari 600EC. Any subsequent regrowth and seedlings should be sprayed after hardening off.

Weeds controlled: In association with St John’s Wort
Weed growth stage: During flowering (Nov-Jan)
State: NSW, Vic, Tas only
Rate / 100 L water: 170 mL
Critical comments: Apply as a thorough foliage spray.

Weeds controlled: Brigalow
Weed growth stage: 1 to 2 m tall
State: Qld, NSW only
Rate / 100 L water: 170 mL
Critical comments: Use at least 1000 L of water/ha.

Weeds controlled: Brooms: English
Weed growth stage: Spring to mid-Summer prior to pod formation
State: All States
Rate / 100 L water: 170 mL

Weeds controlled: Camphor Laurel
Weed growth stage: Seedlings up to 3 m tall
State: All States
Rate / 100 L water: 170 mL

Weeds controlled: Capeweed
Weed growth stage: Rosette
State: Tas only
Rate / 100 L water: 80 mL

Weeds controlled: Common Prickly Pear
Weed growth stage: Active growth
State: All States
Rate / 100 L water: 3 L

Weeds controlled: English Ivy
Weed growth stage: Active growth during late Spring to late Summer
State: Vic only
Rate / 100 L water: 1 L + 1 L glyphosate (360 g/L)
Critical comments: DO NOT treat ivy growing up trees or on other plants as death of the host may result. This mixture is not selective to grasses.

Weeds controlled: Eucalyptus
Weed growth stage: Seedlings and regrowth from small lignotubers, 1 to 2 m tall
State: Qld, SA, WA, NT only
Rate / 100 L water: 400 mL
Critical comments: Add a 100% concentrate non-ionic surfactant (eg. Wetspray® 1000) at 100 mL/100 L of water for best results.
State: NSW, Vic, Tas only
Rate / 100 L water: 560 mL
Critical comments: Add a 100% concentrate non-ionic surfactant (eg. Wetspray® 1000) at 100 mL/100 L of water for best results.

Weeds controlled: Fennel
Weed growth stage: 1 to 2 m tall
State: Tas only
Rate / 100 L water: 170 mL

Weeds controlled: Green Cestrum
Weed growth stage: 1 to 2 m tall
State: Qld, NSW, Vic only
Rate / 100 L water: 170 mL
Critical comments: Some regrowth may be expected the following season which can be sprayed after hardening off.

Weeds controlled: Groundsel Bush (Baccharis halimifolia)
Weed growth stage: Seedlings, 1 to 2 m tall
State: All States
Rate / 100 L water: 160 mL
Weed growth stage: 2 to 3 m tall
State: All States
Rate / 100 L water: 320 mL

Weeds controlled: Gorse
Weed growth stage: Spring to mid Summer
State: All States
Rate / 100 L water: 170 mL or 340 mL
Critical comments: Add a 100% concentrate non-ionic wetting agent at rate of 125 mL/100 L water.
Retreatment of regrowth may be necessary. Use higher water rate on older hardened off plants.

Weeds controlled: Horehound
Weed growth stage: Rosette
State: Tas only
Rate / 100 L water: 170 mL

Weeds controlled: Saffron Thistle
Weed growth stage: Up to bud stage
State: Tas only
Rate / 100 L water: 80 mL

Weeds controlled: Tiger Pear
Weed growth stage: Active growth
State: All States
Rate / 100 L water: 3 L

Weeds controlled: Wattles, including Silver Wattle, Black Wattle
Weed growth stage: Seedlings, 1 to 2 m tall
State: All States
Rate / 100 L water: 160 mL
Weed growth stage: 2 to 3 m tall
State: All States
Rate / 100 L water: 320 mL

Aerial Application
Helicopter NSW, Vic, Tas, SA, WA only
Helicopter or fixed wing aircraft (Qld only)
See General Instructions – Application section for application method details.

PASTURES
Weeds controlled: Blackberry
Weed growth stage: Late Spring to Autumn
State: All States
Rate / ha: 4.8 L
Critical comments: Avoid overspray/drift onto waterways.

Controlled Droplet Application (C.D.A.)
See General Instructions – Application section for application method details.

PASTURES
Weeds controlled: Blackberry
Weed growth stage: Late Spring to Autumn
State: All States
Rate / 1 L water: 170 mL

Low Volume High Concentrate Application Techniques (Gas Powered Gun, Sprinkler Sprayer)
See General Instructions – Application section for application method details.

PASTURES
Weeds controlled: Blackberry
Weed growth stage: Late Spring to Autumn
State: All States
Rate / 10 L water: 280 mL

Weeds controlled: Eucalypt seedlings
Weed growth stage: 1 to 2 m tall
State: All States
Rate / ha: 400 mL

Basal Bark and Cut Stump Treatment
See General Instructions – Application section for application method details.

PASTURES
Weed growth stage:
Basal bark: Plants up to 5 cm basal diameter
Cut stump: Plants up to and in excess of basal bark sizes
Weeds controlled: African Boxthorn
State: All States
Rate / 60 L diesel: 2 L

Weeds controlled: Australian Blackthorn
State: All States
Rate / 60 L diesel: 1 L

Weeds controlled: Broom
State: Tas only
Rate / 60 L diesel: 1.25 L

Weeds controlled: Brown Salwood
State: All States
Rate / 60 L diesel: 0.5 L

Weeds controlled: Bitter Bark
State: Qld, NSW only
Rate / 60 L diesel: 1 L

Weeds controlled: Castor Oil, Chinee Apple
State: All States
Rate / 60 L diesel: 1 L

Weeds controlled: Dawson Gum
State: Qld only
Rate / 60 L diesel: 2 L

Weeds controlled: Eucalypts (except Dawson Gum), False Sandalwood, Green Wattle, Lantana, Needlewood
State: All States
Rate / 60 L diesel: 1 L

Weeds controlled: Olive
State: SA only
Rate / 60 L diesel: 2 L
State: NSW only
Rate / 60 L diesel: 4 L

Weeds controlled: Paperbark Teatree, Rubbervine, Silver Wattle
State: All States
Rate / 60 L diesel: 1 L

Weeds controlled: Sweet Briar
State: All States
Rate / 60 L diesel: 2 L

Weeds controlled: Yellow-wood
State: Qld only
Rate / 60 L diesel: 2 L

Weed growth stage:
Basal bark: Plants up to 10 cm basal diameter
Cut stump: Plants up to and in excess of basal bark sizes
Weeds controlled: Camphor Laurel
State: Qld, NSW only
Rate / 60 L diesel: 1 L

Weeds controlled: Common Prickly Pear
State: All States
Rate / 60 L diesel: 0.8 L
Critical comments: Apply as a thorough foliage spray.

Weeds controlled: Groundsel Bush (Baccharis halimifolia)
State: All States
Rate / 60 L diesel: 0.5 L
Critical comments: Treat from early Summer rains to end of April when regrowth is apparent.

Weeds controlled: Prickly Acacia
State: All States
Rate / 60 L diesel: 0.5 L

Weeds controlled: Privet
State: All States
Rate / 60 L diesel: 5 L
Critical comments: Treatment may be carried out at any time of the year.

Weeds controlled: Smooth Tree Pear, Tiger Pear
State: All States
Rate / 60 L diesel: 0.8 L
Critical comments: Apply as a thorough foliage spray.

Weeds controlled: Tree of Heaven
Rate / 60 L diesel: 1 L

FENCELINES AND FIRE TRAILS only

PASTURESWeeds controlled: Broadleaf Hopbush, Narrowleaf Hopbush, Turpentine Bush
Weed growth stage: Basal bark: Plants up to 10 cm basal diameter
State: NSW only
Rate / 60 L diesel: 1 L

CROPPING/FALLOW SITUATIONS
See General Instructions – Application section for application method details.

SORGHUM
(Apply between 4 to 6 leaf stage, when secondary roots have developed.)
Weed growth stage: Up to 20 cm diameter
Weeds controlled: Prickly Paddy
Melon
State: Qld, NSW only
Rate / ha: 80 mL
Critical comments: DO NOT add crop oils, as severe crop damage may occur. Fusing of sorghum prop roots may be observed and this may be worse under stress (e.g. root disease). Should only be mixed with Starane* 200 Herbicide and atrazine (500 g/L flowable only) for increased weed spectrum.

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

IN TASMANIA FOR BLACKBERRY: DO NOT TREAT BUSHES CARRYING MATURE OR NEAR MATURE FRUIT.
FOR NATIVE VEGETATION: USE OF SAFARI 600EC ON NATIVE VEGETATION MUST BE DONE IN ACCORDANCE WITH STATE AND/OR LOCAL LEGISLATION.

WITHHOLDING PERIODS:
PASTURE: NOT REQUIRED WHEN USED AS DIRECTED.
SORGHUM: NOT REQUIRED WHEN USED AS DIRECTED.

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
RESISTANT WEEDS WARNING
SAFARI® 600EC Herbicide is a member of the pyridines group of herbicides. The product has the disruptors of plant cell growth mode of action. For weed resistance management, the product is a Group I herbicide.
Some naturally-occurring weed biotypes resistant to the product and other Group I herbicides may exist through normal genetic variability in any weed population. The resistant individuals can eventually dominate the weed population if these herbicides are used repeatedly. These resistant weeds will not be controlled by SAFARI 600EC or Group I herbicides.
Since the occurrence of resistant weeds is difficult to detect prior to use. Adama Australia Pty. Ltd. accepts no liability for any losses that may result from the failure of SAFARI 600EC to control resistant weeds. Strategies to minimise the risk of herbicide resistance are available. Contact your farm chemical supplier, consultant, local Department of Agriculture, or local Adama representative.

COMPATIBILITY
Fallow Situations
SAFARI 600EC is compatible with the following products: LV Ester 600 (2,4-D ester), Adama 2,4-D amine 625 (2,4-D amine), Zulu® 300 (2,4-D isopropylamine), Flagship® 200, glyphosate, Lontrel*, Starane* 200, Wipe-Out® 450, Wipe-Out® Plus, Victory® and Strike-Out® 500EC Insecticide. When mixing with Wipe-Out 450 or Wipe-Out Plus refer to the Wipe-Out label for use rate and adjuvants recommended.
DO NOT use Uptake* Spraying Oil or DC Trate* Crop Oil.
Sorghum
SAFARI 600EC is compatible with Flagship® 200, Starane* 200, Farmozine® 500 SC (atrazine flowable products only).

MINIMUM RE-CROPPING PERIODS
Before using SAFARI 600EC in tank mixes with other herbicides, check the plant-back information on all product labels. The time between spraying and planting will be determined by the product with the longest plant-back period.
Observe the following RE-CROPPING periods for SAFARI 600EC:
- Wheat, barley, sorghum, maize 7 days
- Chickpeas, soybeans, sunflowers 7 days
- Cotton 14 days

MIXING
Half fill the spray unit with water and add the required amount of SAFARI 600EC. Add the remaining water with the agitator running. If required, then add crop oils or wetters (surfactants). Maintain mechanical or by-pass agitation in the spray tank during spraying. Only mix sufficient solution for immediate daily use and avoid storing.
Basal Bark and Cut Stump Application: Quarter fill the spray unit or mixing container with diesel and add the required amount of SAFARI 600EC. Add the remaining diesel and shake or agitate thoroughly to mix the contents. Periodically shake or agitate to stop product settling out. Only mix sufficient solution for immediate daily use and avoid storing.

Application
1. WOODY WEED SITUATIONS
Weeds need to be actively growing for herbicides to have optimum effect. Delay treatment until all regrowth has had time to grow to one metre high in situations which have been bulldozed, slashed, burnt, ploughed or areas having a previous chemical treatment.
A. High Volume Spraying: Thorough coverage of foliage and stems to the point of run-off is essential, however, avoid excess spraying which is wasteful of chemical. Hand Gun: Apply the recommended mix to give full coverage of leaves and stems through a No. 6 to 8 tip at 700 to 1500 kPa. A spray volume of 3,000 to 4,000 L per infested hectare (30 to 40 L/100m2) should be used on the weed infestation. Knapsack: Used for small infestations, where penetration of the canopy is not essential. A spray volume of 3 to 4 L/10 m2 of infested area should be used.
B. Aerial Application
Apply in 100 to 200 L water/ha. Use a calibrated aircraft to apply in half overlap passes. Nozzle configurations should produce droplets of not less than 250 to 350 micron diameter (e.g. D8/45). The potential for damage from drift can be greatly reduced by avoiding unsuitable spraying conditions and using spray pressure and nozzles to minimise the production of small droplets. DO NOT spray when wind exceeds 10 km/hr and/or air temperature reaches 30°C.
C. Controlled Droplet Application (C.D.A.)
Results similar to high volume spraying can be obtained using Micron Herbi* or similar equipment. Select a nozzle to give a flow rate of 2 mL/sec and sweeping action of approximately 1 m/sec to ensure a droplet density of 20/cm2. Use a marking agent as recommended by the equipment manufacturers, to check spray coverage. Also, consult directions provided with C.D.A. unit.
D. Low Volume High Concentrate Application Techniques: Good control will be achieved, similar to high volume application, where bush size enables good coverage of the bush. Use a marking agent, as recommended by the equipment manufacturers, to check spray coverage.
Gas powered gun: Apply 50 mL shots to obtain uniform coverage of 4 to 5 m2 of surface area of bush. This relates to 20 droplets/cm2 of leaf surface.
Sprinkler sprayer: This technique involves using a micro sprinkler which is connected to a hollow fibre glass rod attached to a pressure knapsack sprayer. Use at low pressures (50 to 200 kPa) and apply with a slow sweeping action over the top of the plants ensuring even coverage on the leaves.
E. Basal Bark and Cut Stump Treatment: Mix SAFARI 600EC in diesel. The use of diesel as a herbicide carrier may affect the rubber seals in some sprayers. To avoid this, use sprayers which use Viton* seals and fittings.
Basal Bark Method: DO NOT apply to wet stems as this can repel the diesel mixture. Apply only with hand-directed equipment such as a pressure sprayer or a paint brush. Spray equipment should be used at low pressures, up to 200 kPa, to avoid excessive splashing or drift. Species with old, rough bark require more thorough wetting than smooth barked species. Liberally spray or paint the bark around the stem from ground level up to 30 cm high, wetting thoroughly to the point of run-off (unless otherwise stated).
Cut Stump Method: Stems should be cut less than 15 cm above the ground. Immediately apply SAFARI 600EC diesel mixture liberally to the freshly cut stump by spray or painting the cut surface and sides of the stem.

2. CROPPING/FALLOW SITUATIONS
A. Boom Application
Application of SAFARI 600EC in a minimum spray volume of 50 L/ha is recommended. Flat fan nozzles are recommended, using pressures in the range of 200-300 kPa. Boom height must be set to ensure double overlap of nozzle patterns.
B. Aerial Application
DO NOT allow SAFARI 600EC to physically drift onto desirable plants. Aircraft may be used to apply SAFARI 600EC in fallow situations, when ground application equipment cannot be used due to prolonged wet conditions. A minimum spray volume of 35 L/ha should be used with flat fan and CP nozzle configurations. DO NOT apply SAFARI 600EC by aircraft when wind exceeds 10 km/hr and/or air temperature reaches 30°C. Droplets with an average size (or Volume Mean Diameter) of 250 to 350 micron diameter are recommended.

CLEANING SPRAY EQUIPMENT
Water-Based Cleaning
Rinsing: After using SAFARI 600EC, empty the spray unit complete lyand drain the whole system. Thoroughly wash inside the spray unit using a pressure hose. Drain the spray unit and clean any filters in the tank, pump, lines, hoses and nozzles. After cleaning the spray unit as above, quarter fill with clean water and circulate through the pump, lines, hoses and nozzles. Drain and repeat the rinsing procedure twice.
Decontamination: Before spraying cotton and other sensitive crops, with equipment that has been used to apply SAFARI 600EC, see Protection of Crops, Native and Other Non-Target Plants section. Wash the tank and rinse the system as above. Then quarter fill the tank and add an alkali detergent (e.g. liquid SURF*, OMO*, DRIVE* at 500 mL/100 L of water or the powder equivalent at 500 g/100 L of water) and circulate throughout the system for at least 15 minutes. Drain the whole system. Remove filters and nozzles and clean them separately. Finally, flush the system with clean water and allow to drain. Rinse water should be discharged onto a designated disposal area or, if this is unavailable, onto unused land away from desirable plants and water courses.

Diesel-Based Cleaning
Rinsing: After using SAFARI 600EC, empty the spray unit completely and drain the whole system. Thoroughly wash inside the spray unit using a pressure hose. Drain the spray unit and clean any filters in the tank, pump, lines, hoses and nozzles. On completion of spraying, use a degreaser such as Caltex Kwik-D-Grease* to remove traces of diesel from the sprayer. Rinse tank and spray through the nozzles with water to remove degreaser.
Decontamination: After the above, quarter fill the tank with clean water and add an alkali detergent (e.g. liquid SURF*, OMO*, OMOMATIC*, DRIVE* at 50 mL/ 10 L of water or the powder equivalent at 50 g/10 L of water). Shake or operate spray to circulate the washing solution throughout the sprayer and spray the solution through the nozzle. Rinse well with clean water to remove detergent. To clean brushes and container, spray liberally with degreaser. Hose off thoroughly with clean water and repeat using detergents (see above). DO NOT use this equipment for any purpose.