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Controls Black Spot (Apple Scab and Pear Scab) of Apples and Pears, Blossom Blight and Brown Rot of Apricots and Peaches, and Grey Mould (Botrytis cinerea) of Grapes.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE
Restraints
The effect of SOLARIS 300 EC FUNGICIDE could be diminished if rain falls within 2 hours of application.
DO NOT apply by aircraft.
DO NOT apply by spraying equipment carried on the back of the user.

CRITICAL COMMENTS: Apply by dilute or concentrate spraying equipment. Apply the same total amount of product to the target crop whether applying this product by dilute or concentrate spraying methods

APPLES, PEARS
Pest: Apple Scab (Venturia inequalis), Pear Scab (Venturia pirina)
Rate:
Dilute spraying: 67 mL/100 L
Concentrate spraying: Refer to the Application section
Critical comments: Commence spraying at green tip with an approved fungicide, then apply a maximum of 4 applications of SOLARIS 300 EC FUNGICIDE between spur burst and petal fall at 7 to 10 day intervals. Ensure thorough coverage. Continue he Scab/Black Spot program commencing no later than 7 to 10 days after the last SOLARIS 300 EC FUNGICIDE application, using approved DMI plus protectant fungicides.
DO NOT apply SOLARIS 300 EC FUNGICIDE after petal fall.
DO NOT use at concentrate rates greater than 267 mL/100 L of water.
DO NOT apply more than 4 applications of this product to apples and  pears per season.

APRICOTS, PEACHES
Pest: Blossom Blight (Monilinia laxa), Brown Rot (Monilinia fructicola)
Rate:
Dilute spraying: 67 mL/100 L
Concentrate spraying: Refer to the Application section
Critical comments: This use is subject to a CropLife Fungicide Resistance Management Strategy.
Apply a maximum of 3 applications of SOLARIS 300 EC FUNGICIDE between early blossom and shuck fall. Ensure thorough coverage. Critical application timings between early blossom and shuck fall are: 10% blossom, 100% blossom and shuck fall. After shuck fall continue with a disease control program using alternative chemistry.
DO NOT apply SOLARIS 300 EC FUNGICIDE after shuck fall.
DO NOT use at concentrate rates greater than 267 mL/100 L of water.
DO NOT apply more than 3 applications of this product per season.

GRAPES
(except grapes grown for dried fruit production)
Pest: Grey mould (Bunch Rot) Botrytis cinerea
Rate:
Dilute spraying: 100 mL/100 L
Concentrate spraying: Refer to the Application section
Critical comments: This use is subject to a CropLife Fungicide Resistance Management Strategy.
DO NOT apply more than 2 applications of SOLARIS 300 EC FUNGICIDE per season.
Applications can be made at 5% capfall, 80% capfall, pre-bunch closure or veraison.

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

WITHHOLDING PERIOD:
APPLES, PEARS, APRICOTS, PEACHES: NOT REQUIRED WHEN USED AS DIRECTED.
GRAPES: DO NOT HARVEST FOR 4 WEEKS AFTER APPLICATION.

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
SOLARIS 300 EC FUNGICIDE is a systemic fungicide that is taken up into the cuticle and waxy layers of leaves and fruit. From there it is distributed and penetrates into other parts of the plant.

FUNGICIDE RESISTANCE WARNING
SOLARIS® 300 EC FUNGICIDE 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 SOLARIS 300 EC FUNGICIDE 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 and 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, Adama Australia Pty. Ltd. accepts no liability for any losses that may result from failure of SOLARIS 300 EC FUNGICIDE to control resistant fungi.

EXPORT WINE
Where this product will be used on grapes that will be used to produce wine destined for export markets, seek advice from the Australian Wine Research Institute or Adama to ensure the wine will meet the requirements of the intended importing country.

MIXING
Add the required amount of SOLARIS 300 EC FUNGICIDE directly to the spray tank and mix well.

COMPATIBILITY
This product is compatible with a number of products, including Chief 250 Liquid Fungicide and Gem Fungicide. Mixtures with more than one other product are not recommended. As formulations of other manufacturer’s products are beyond the control of Adama, all mixtures should be tested prior to mixing commercial quantities.

APPLICATION INFORMATION
Good disease control requires even, thorough coverage of the treated area. Except when applying with orchard airblast equipment, DO NOT apply with spray droplets smaller than a MEDIUM spray droplet size category according to nozzle manufacturer specifications that refer to the ASAE S572 Standard or the BCPC Guideline.
Dilute spraying
Use a sprayer designed to apply high spray volumes, up to the point of runoff and matched to the crop being sprayed. Set up and operate the sprayer to achieve even coverage throughout the crop canopy. Apply sufficient spray volume to cover the crop to the point of run-off. Avoid excessive runoff. The required spray volume to achieve point of run-off may be determined by applying different test volumes, using different settings on the sprayer, or from industry guidelines or other expert advice.
Add the amount of product specified in the Directions for Use table for each 100 L of water. Spray to the point of run-off. The required dilute spray volume to achieve point of run-off will change and the sprayer set up and operation may also need to be changed, as the crop grows.
Concentrate Spraying
Use a sprayer designed and set up for concentrate spraying (that is a sprayer which applies water volumes less than those required to reach the point of run-off) and matched to the crop being sprayed. Set up and operate the sprayer to achieve even coverage throughout the crop canopy using your chosen water volume. Determine an appropriate dilute spray volume (See Dilute Spraying above) for the crop canopy. This is needed to calculate the concentrate mixing rate. The mixing rate for concentrate spraying can then be calculated in the following way:
EXAMPLE ONLY
1- Dilute spray volume as determined above: For example 1500 L/ha
2- Your chosen concentrate spray volume: For example 500 L/ha
3- The concentration factor in this example is: 3 X (i.e. 1500 L/ 500 L = 3)
4- As the dilute label rate is 100 g/100 L, then the concentrate rate becomes 3 x 100, that is 300 g/ 100 L of concentrate spray.
The chosen spray volume, amount of product per 100 L of water, and the sprayer set up and operation may need to be changed as the crop grows. Do not use a concentrate rate greater than that specified in the Critical Comments. For further information on concentrate spraying, users are advised to consult relevant industry guidelines, undertake appropriate competency training and follow industry Best Practices.

PRECAUTION
Re-entry periods
Apples, Pears, Apricots and Peaches:
- DO NOT allow entry into treated areas for 2 days after application unless wearing cotton overalls buttoned to the neck and wrist (or equivalent clothing) and chemical resistant gloves. Clothing must be laundered after each day’s use.
Grapes:
- DO NOT allow entry into treated areas until spray has dried unless wearing cotton overalls buttoned to the neck and wrist (or equivalent clothing) and chemical resistant gloves. Clothing must me laundered after each day’s use.