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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

Smart Caldera 250 SL Herbicide is a liquid Soluble Concentrate formulation of herbicide which will kill a range of standing weeds and emerging seedlings. It stops growth rapidly, although symptoms may take over 30 days to develop. Affected plants are discoloured and often growth is distorted. The active material in Smart Caldera 250 SL Herbicide is rapidly absorbed through foliage and roots, and translocated throughout plants. Foliage treatments will provide pre-emergence control as the active material is released to the soil following plant decay. Residual control of weeds, for which the lower rate of Smart Caldera 250 SL Herbicide is recommended, will increase when the higher rate is used.

RESISTANT WEEDS WARNING
GROUP B HERBICIDE
Smart Caldera 250 SL Herbicide is a member of the imidazolinone group of herbicides. Smart Caldera 250 SL Herbicide has the inhibition of acetolactate synthase (ALS) mode of action. For weed resistance management Smart Caldera 250 SL Herbicide is a Group B Herbicide. Some naturally occurring weed biotypes resistant to Smart Caldera 250 SL Herbicide and other Group B 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 Smart Caldera 250 SL Herbicide or other Group B herbicides. Since the occurrences of resistant weeds is difficult to detect prior to use, Crop Smart Pty Ltd accepts no liability for any losses that may result from the failure of Smart Caldera 250 SL Herbicide to control resistant weeds.

APPLICATION:
Faster control of standing weeds will result if growing conditions are favourable at, and after, application. Rainfall within two hours of the spray mixture drying on leaves may result in reduced weed control.

SPRAYING INSTRUCTIONS:
For medium volume spraying, apply through a spray boom calibrated to ensure even coverage. Use spray nozzles suitable to prevent spray drift onto surrounding desirable vegetation. For high volume application, use a hand gun or knapsack to apply sufficient spray to wet the surface visibly without producing run-off.

MIXING
Smart Caldera 250 SL Herbicide is a liquid Soluble Concentrate formulation. Part fill the spray tank with water, then with the agitator running, add the required amount of product, then fill the tank with water. When tank mixing this product with other recommended compatible products, first add this product to the tank and mix thoroughly to dissolve before adding the other products. Use ONLY stainless steel, fiberglass, plastic or plastic-lined containers for mixing, storage and application.

COMPATIBILITY:
For faster knockdown of weeds, certain other herbicides may be mixed with Smart Caldera 250 SL Herbicide. Bipyridyl herbicides (e.g. Paraquat) are NOT compatible with Smart Caldera 250 SL Herbicide. Mixtures of this type will result in poor weed control.

PROTECTION OF CROPS, NATIVE AND OTHER NON-TARGET PLANTS
DO NOT apply under weather conditions or from spraying equipment which may cause spray to drift onto nearby susceptible plants/crops, cropping lands or pastures. DO NOT apply on or near desirable trees or other plants, or on areas where their roots may extend, or in locations where the chemicals may be washed or moved into contact with their roots. DO NOT apply where run-off water may flow onto agricultural land or other desirable vegetated areas. Dispose of washings away from desirable plants and their roots.

PROTECTION OF LIVESTOCK
Low hazard to bees – may be applied to plants at any time. DO NOT graze or cut for stock feed, vegetation which has been treated with Smart Caldera 250 SL Herbicide.

PROTECTION OF WILDLIFE, FISH, CRUSTACEANS AND ENVIRONMENT
DO NOT contaminate streams, rivers or waterways with the chemical or used containers.