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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

MIXING

Shake the container prior to opening. Measure the required amount of SORCERER 36, add it to the partly filled spray tank, and then add the remainder of the water. Wetting agent is not required.

Crop Safety: Abamectin formulations plus summer oil have very occasionally caused slight fruit russetting on some pear varieties, particularly ANJOU and other sensitive varieties, when used alone or when other products are applied sequentially. A very small amount of temporary apple fruit blemishing has been associated with low water volume applications. Certain conditions may play a part in the occurrence of this damage. DO NOT make applications (1) when unusually hot conditions are present or expected within 24 hours after application, (2) under poor or slow drying conditions, or (3) with equipment that may leave large droplets on fruit after application.

SORCERER 36 plus summer oil may increase the severity of fruit russeting on sensitive apple varieties. DO NOT apply SORCERER 36 to apples or pears before or after applications of Delan* or Captan.

Cut Flowers: This product has been used on a wide range of ornamental plant species without damage. However, some species and varieties are particularly sensitive to chemical sprays, and this is often related to local conditions. It is advisable to treat only a small number of plants first to ascertain their reaction before treating larger quantities.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR CITRUS:

To be effective, SORCERER 36 requires thorough spray coverage. Ensure that equipment is properly calibrated to give an even distribution at the correct volume. The same quantity of SORCERER 36 per hectare should be used when spraying either the dilute or concentrate method.

DILUTE SPRAYING:

Use a sprayer designed to apply high volumes of water up to 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. Apply sufficient water to cover the crop to the point of run-off. Avoid excessive run-off. The required water volume may be determined by applying different test volumes, using different settings on the sprayer, from industry guidelines, or expert advice.

CONCENTRATE SPRAYING:

Use a sprayer designed and set up for concentrate spraying (that is, a sprayer that 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 as follows:

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 concentrate factor in this example is 3X (i.e., 1500 L ÷ 500 L = 3).

4. If the dilute label rate is 125 mL/100 L, then the concentrate rate becomes 3 x 125; that is, 375 mL/100 L of concentrate spray.

The chosen spray volume, amount of product per 100 L of water, and the sprayer setup and operation may need to be changed as the crop grows. For further information on concentrate spraying, users are advised to consult relevant industry guidelines, undertake appropriate competency training, and follow industry Best Practices.

COMPATIBILITY

SORCERER 36 is compatible with Caltex Summer Spray Oil, BP Summer Spray Oil, Codacide, and most commonly used insecticides and fungicides. As formulations of other manufacturers' products are beyond the control of ADAMA, all mixtures should be tested prior to mixing commercial quantities.

CROP MONITORING

Effective control depends on regular monitoring of crops. Check crops regularly (every 3-5 days) during the season.