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GROUP 9 FUNGICIDE

For the control of yellow sigatoka, leaf speckle and cordana leaf spot in bananas as specified in the DIRECTIONS FOR USE table

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
Fungicide Resistance Warning
Siganex is a member of the anilinopyrimidine group of fungicides. For fungicide resistance management the product is a Group 9 fungicide. Some naturally occurring individual fungi resistant to the product and other Group 9 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 or other Group 9 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 may result from failure of this product to control resistant fungi.

Resistance Management Strategy
Do not make more than two consecutive applications of Siganex or other Group 9 fungicides before changing to a fungicide belonging to a different activity group. After making two consecutive applications of Group 9 fungicides, follow with at least two applications of fungicides belonging to a different activity group before resuming with a Group 9 fungicide. The total number of Group 9 fungicides which may be applied to a banana block in a 12 month period is limited to 6 for tropical regions and 5 for sub-tropical regions.

Integrated Pest Management
Siganex is suitable for use in IPM programmes. Siganex is harmless to predators in situations where integrated mite control is practised.

Export of Treated Produce
Growers should note that MRLs or import tolerances do not exist in all markets for bananas treated with Siganex. If you are growing bananas for export, please check with Bayer CropScience Pty Ltd for the latest information on MRLs and import tolerances before using Siganex.

Crop Oils
Siganex requires the addition of a high quality (narrow range) water miscible mineral crop oil. As formulations of mineral spray oils are beyond the control of Bayer CropScience please refer to Bayer CropScience, your chemical reseller, aerial applicator or the manufacturer of the oil to ensure that it is physically and biologically compatible with Siganex before applying.

Mixing
Add the required amount of Siganex directly to the spray tank half-filled with water, with agitators in motion, or with constant mechanical agitation. Then add the water miscible mineral crop oil, and the remainder of the water and mix well, under constant agitation. Do not allow the spray mixture to remain in the tank for long periods without agitation.

Application
Apply at least 30 litre of spray mixture per hectare for aerial application. For ground application, apply in sufficient water volume and with a sprayer set-up to ensure even and thorough coverage of leaf surfaces.

Compatibility
DO NOT mix Siganex with any additive other than a high quality (narrow range) water miscible mineral crop oil.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE
Restraints
DO NOT mix this product with any type of spray additive with the exception of high quality water miscible crop oil.

BANANAS
State: Qld, NSW, WA, NT only
Disease: Yellow sigatoka (Mycosphaerella musicola), leaf speckle (Mycosphaerella musae), cordana leaf spot (Cordana musae)
Rate: 660 mL/ha plus a high quality (narrow range) water miscible mineral crop oil at 2 - 5 L/ha
Critical comments: Siganex should be applied as part of a regular program of fungicide sprays, alternating with fungicides from different chemical groups.
For optimum disease control maintain thorough deleafing practices to reduce disease inoculum. Old leaves and leaves with advanced lesions, or infected parts of the leaf, should be removed regularly and prior to the application of Siganex.
Intervals between fungicide applications generally should be 14-21 days, but should be modified for locality, disease conditions, and leaf emergence or growth rates.
Siganex should only be applied with a high quality water miscible mineral crop oil (applied at 2 - 5 L/ha) and diluted with sufficient water to ensure thorough coverage of all leaf surfaces (minimum 30 L/ha spray volume when applied by air).
Choose an oil rate based upon disease pressure ie. use a lower oil rate under low disease pressure, and higher oil rate under high disease pressure.
The surface of recently emerged fruit is particularly prone to marking damage from spray applications under certain circumstances, including high temperatures, strong direct sunlight and rapid fruit growth. To minimise the risk of fruit marking, it is recommended that all emerged bunches be bagged prior to spraying under such circumstances.
This use is subject to a CropLife resistance management strategy, which limits the total number and the number of consecutive applications of Group 9 fungicides. Please refer to the GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS for details of the resistance management strategy.

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

WITHHOLDING PERIOD: NOT REQUIRED WHEN USED AS DIRECTED